WHAT’S INSIDE?

Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………2

Jobs and Training Opportunities…………………………….....................................................3

Lands Department Update………………………………………………………………………………..5

Natural Resource Update……….………………………………………………….………….………….6

Forthcoming Events …………………………………………………………………………………..…….6

June 2016

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Welcome

Hadi!

Dear Reader,

This is our sixth edition of our monthly newsletter.

The goal of this newsletter is to keep our members

informed about economic opportunities and

endeavors, activities on the reserve land, and

updates on natural resource development in the

territory. Please let us know if you have any

suggestions about the contents of this newsletter.

You can reach us on 250-562-0847 or email us at

zshah@lheidli.ca; csam@lheidli.ca; iali@lheidli.ca;

nwiltermuth@lheidli.ca ballan@lheidli.ca;

cpountney@lheidli.ca; cfrederick@lheidli.ca;

briantoth@shaw.ca

Our Economic Development Vision Statement

Lheidli T’enneh Nation is self sufficient Nation with

the technical expertise to advance larger scale

economic ventures, ensure sustainable employment,

support the entrepreneurial spirit of its Citizens

and sustain a strong, recognizable presence within

the Lheidli T’enneh Traditional Territory.

What do we do?

• Expand Business and Economic Development

Capacity

• Develop Business and Project Partnerships

• Attract Investment

• Support capacity development of our workforce

• Expand our business network with Governments,

Industry and other First Nations

Musi!

Zishan Shah, Community Economic Development

Manager

Capacity Development and Training objectives

• Individual course purchase: To provide

community members with access to training

interventions leading to employment

• Mobility: Assist with cost associated for

relocation of permanent employment

• Safety works gears: industry required

safety gears itemized by Worksafe BC

• Targeted wage subsidy: To provide

employers support that provides training

and work experience that leads to

recruitment and retention

• Supplementary allowances: the combination

of training and supplementary costs as a

result of entry to training

Capacity Development and Training office funding

initiatives

• Individual course purchase

• Mobility

• Safety works gears

• Targeted wage subsidy

• Supplementary allowances

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Non-Funded Services

• Employment counselling

• Resume and cover letter writing

• Job search

Musi!

Barbara Allan, Capacity Development and Training

officer

Lands Department The Lheidli T'enneh First Nation has been operating under the First Nations Land Management Act since the ratification of their Land Code and Individual Transfer Agreement in 2000. As a signatory to the First Nations Land Management Act the Lheidli T'enneh have opted to take over the management and control of their land and resources, coming out from under the land and resource sections of the Indian Act. This includes the protection and management of the Reserve land environment. When an Environmental Management Agreement has been negotiated between the First Nation and the Federal Government the Lheidli T'enneh will be able to enact environmental protection laws on their lands. This Environmental Management Framework will outline the operating procedures for the protection and management of the Lheidli T'enneh Reserve land environment

Musi!

Ibraheem Ali, Lands Manager

Natural Resources Referrals Office

• To review, track, monitor crown and industry

referrals, follow-up on referrals and draft

responses within designated deadlines

• Liaise with government, industry proponents,

consultants and third party interest groups

regarding information requests and referrals on

Natural Resources

• Coordination, development and facilitation of

Traditional Knowledge & Land Use Studies

• Collect, analyzes and stores geospatial mapping

data from government, business and other

resources referral processes

• Coordinate and participate in field work and site

visits as required

Musi!

Chus Natlo Sam, Referrals officer

Jobs and Training Economic Development Intern Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Division/Department: Lheidli T’enneh Economic Development Wage: $14.45 per hour Type of position: Economic Development Projects Hours: 30.0 hours/week

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Duration: 9 weeks Location of job: Lheidli T’enneh Economic Development office - 215, George Street, Prince George GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position will support Economic Development office of Lheidli T’enneh in implementing and monitoring projects. Also providing assistance to the Community Economic Development Manager, the Intern will coordinate and support the activities of the economic development office of Lheidli T’enneh. You will assist in drafting, reviewing and preparing presentations, reports, and any other relevant documents; Attending conferences and meetings; Assistance during meetings; Research, compilation and analysis of information. JOB REQUIREMENTS - Lheidli T’enneh Citizen - Registered in a high school or post-secondary

institution - Effective communication skills both verbally and

written - Knowledge of Lheidli T’enneh economy BENEFITS FOR THE INTERN - Opportunity to strengthen his or her

interpersonal skills, project management, and research skills

- Receive hands-on guidance and mentoring from Community Economic Development Manager to ensure a successful internship experience

- Gain real world experience in a professional office setting

- Exposure to economic development opportunities and challenges

Note: This is an Internal Job Posting open to Lheidli T’enneh Citizens. Application Deadline: June 13, 2016 at 4:30pm Interview Dates: To be Determined Position Start Date: June 20, 2016 or can be negotiated Applications including resume, cover letter and list of references to be submitted by mail, email, fax or hand delivered no later than 4:30 p.m., June 13, 2016 to: Mrs. Dolleen Logan, Lead Executive Assistant Lheidli T’enneh 1041 Whenun Road Prince George, BC, V2K 5X8 Fax: 250-963-6954 Email: dlogan@lheidli.ca

Housing Department Intern (2 Positions) Lheidli T’enneh First Nation

Division/Department: Housing Department

Wage: $12.50 per hour

Type of position:

Housing Administration Clerk – 1 Positon

Public Works Assistant – 1 Position

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Duration: 10.4 weeks per position

Location of job: Lheidli T’enneh Administration

Office – 1041 Whenun Road

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Housing Department has two positions: (1)

Housing Administration Clerk Intern and (2) Public

Works Assistant Intern. These are two summer

youth employment positions provided by Canada

Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Both positions will have an opportunity to work in both

capacities of inside and outside work experiences

throughout the duration of their employment. To

understand the roles and responsibilities within the

housing portfolio, and to understand the roles of

Public Works.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The two (2) positions are 100% funded by “Housing

Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit

Youth” Program.

All Applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Lheidli T’enneh Citizen

- Registered in a high school or post-secondary

institution. Or intentions to return back to school.

- Effective communication skills both verbally and

written

- Between the ages of 15-30 years old

- Must not be in receipt of Employment Insurance

Benefits.

BENEFITS FOR THE INTERN

- Opportunity to strengthen his or her interpersonal skills, project management, and research skills - Receive hands-on guidance and mentoring from the Housing Officer and the Public Works Officer to ensure a successful internship experience

- Gain real world experience in a professional office setting and community beautification projects. - Exposure to administrative operations and challenges

Note: This is an Internal Job Posting open to

Lheidli T’enneh Citizens.

Application Deadline: June 17, 2016 at 4:30pm

Interview Dates: To be Determined

Position Start Date: June 22, 2016 or can be

negotiated

Applications including resume, cover letter and list of

references to be submitted by mail, email, fax or hand

delivered no later than 4:30 p.m., June 17, 2016 to:

Mrs. Dolleen Logan, Lead Executive Assistant Lheidli T’enneh 1041 Whenun Road Prince George, BC, V2K 5X8 Fax: 250-963-6954 Email: dlogan@lheidli.ca

Lands Department

Update

The Lands department is working towards finalizing

the following matters:

a. Dog licensing

b. Zoning Law

- Lands department has organized three Lunch and

Learn events to learn from different organizations

about their involvement within Lheidli T’enneh

community.

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- Lands Department has worked extensively on

Taxation, Tax Rates Law, and Tax Annual Expenditure

law and the laws are now endorsed by Chief and

Council.

- ACRS report has been received, one funding

application has been submitted for water treatment

and UV System. Planning to get approval for more

projects and funding opportunities.

Natural Resources

Update

Progress Report on Provincial Moose Research Project

from Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource

Operations – February 2016

The project is a comprehensive five-year study that will investigate recent moose population declines in B.C.’s Interior. Over its five-year duration, more than 200 moose will be radio collared, their movements tracked and all mortalities will be investigated to determine cause of death. Inventory work conducted by wildlife biologists in 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 indicated that moose densities in some areas of British Columbia’s Interior have declined, while they were stable in other areas. The study will help determine what factors contributed to the declines, and what can be done to reverse them. There are currently five separate study areas: the Bonaparte region northwest of Kamloops; the Big Creek Area south of Alexis Creek; South PG; Fort St. James; and Entiako. The areas were specifically chosen to ensure a range of landscapes are examined in terms of the age of forest cover and amount of

pine-beetle infestation with associated salvage logging and road building. The study will consider:

� What factors, like hunting pressure, predators, parasites and diseases, and climate, influence the risk of mortality to moose;

� How forestry-related changes to the landscape may impact those mortality risks; and

� Seasonal movement and distribution of moose populations in target areas.

Although the final results of the study will not be

available for several years, wildlife biologists will be

able to use preliminary information to help direct

management of moose throughout the province.

The following is a link to an update report on the

Provincial Moose Mortality Project:

http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/eirs/viewDocumentDetai

l.do?fromStatic=true&repository=BDP&documentId

=12431.

Forthcoming events

Early Years Health Fair by Northern Health Saturday June 18, 2016 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM -The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place The Early Years Health Fair welcomes families with children ages 0-6 and offers an abundance of information regarding children's development. While you are learning about your child's development and having your questions answered by professionals in all areas, your child can participate

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in a variety of activities that are sure to keep them busy! Contact: healthpromotions@northernhealth.ca

Northern BC Motorcycle Ride for Dad Saturday June 18, 2016 | 9:00 AM Kinsmen Hall, 777 Kinsmen Place

Registration at 9am, ride 11am-12pm, poker run 1-

3pm, presentations to follow.

Join hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts for a parade

through the city followed by a scenic country poker

run. Enjoy lunch and prizing as well. All the money

raised here will stay in Prince George (last year

$72,000 was raised). For every $200 raised across

Canada you will receive an entry to win a custom

motorcycle valued at $124,000!

Contact: 250-612-1856 cbrunette.rfd@gmail.com

National Aboriginal and Metis Day Tuesday June 21, 2016 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, 17th or 22nd Avenue

National Aboriginal and Metis Day is a day set aside

to celebrate the culture, history, and tradition of the

local First Nations and Metis. This day of drumming,

dancing and food is a cornerstone event in Prince

George summer festivities, and should not be missed!

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Get to know us

Barbara Allan Capacity Development & Training officer Phone: 250-963-8451 | Fax: 250-963-6954 | ballan@lheidli.ca

Brian Toth Contract Fisheries Manager Phone: 250-963-5632 | briantoth@shaw.ca Carl Frederick Fisheries Program Manager – Trainee Phone: 250-963-8451 | cfrederick@lheidli.ca

Chus Natlo Sam Natural Resources Referrals Officer Phone: 250.562-0847 ext. 201| Fax: 250.562-2198 | csam@lheidli.ca

Clay Pountney Workforce Promoter Phone: 250.963-8451 | Fax: 250.963.6954 | cpountney@lheidli.ca

Ibraheem Ali Lands Manager Phone: 250.562-0847 | iali@lheidli.ca

Nicole Wiltermuth Communication and Lands Clerk Phone: 250.562-0847 ext. 100 | nwiltermuth@lheidli.ca

Zishan Shah Economic Development Manager Phone: 250-562-0847 ext. 202 | zshah@lheidli.ca