Sema:th Lands Department Building Sumas Mountain Rd. Abbotsford B.C. V3G 2J2 P(604852-4040) F 604-852-3834 Lands & Resources Manager– Stephen.McGlenn@sumasfirstnation.com

Lands &Resources Officer— josie.kelly@sumasfirstnation.com

SEMA: TH Upcoming Lands

Events: Lands Department

Luncheon—August 22nd, 12pm. Health Building.

Wills & Estates Community Workshop

(stay tuned for date and location)

Emergency Response Community Workshop

(stay tuned for date and location)

In This Issue Fish Distribution

Vedder / Chilliwack Sockeye fishery

SAVE THE DATE Lands Luncheon

LAC Newest Member

TUOS Research As-sistant Job Posting

Community Sockeye Distribu on 2016

July 28, 2016 was a busy day here at the Sema:th Lands of-fice. As some of you may recall we were able to distribute an estimate of 175 freshly caught sockeye to community members. The fish were distributed on a first come, first serve basis, primarily to elders and those who didn’t have access to fishing. We recorded and tracked all portions of fish distributed. Due to short notice of the fishery, we were not able to notify individually and it was announced via Facebook or word of mouth. All efforts will be made in the future to give the community adequate notice. The Sema:th Lands & Re-sources Department would like to thank all of those that helped out and made the distribution possible. A huge thank you to SFN staff, fishermen, Counsellor Murray Ned (Kwilosintun), and all the volunteers that took part in the busy day. I witnessed a lot of happy smiling faces and was also shown gratitude and appreciation from each community mem-ber as they received their share of fish. For the love of Sock-eye! -Josie Kelly, Sema:th Lands Officer

Sumas First Nation Lands & Resources Newsletter—Special Summer Edition August 2016

Vedder / Chilliwack Sockeye fishery

Eleven communities from the Chilliwack and Pilalt Tribe and Se-ma:th have explored ways to access Chilliwack Sockeye. These communities have expressed a historical interest in the fish which pass through their respective territories. The 11 First Nations had to work and negotiate with DFO to plan and implement this fishery.

DFO provided access for up to 1 fisher per community in Chilliwack Lake with a set or drift net (300 feet). Troy Ganzeveld has been our primary fisher and I was his deckhand for a couple of nights when he was unable to find a fish partner.

At the end of July Sema:th was persistent and was able to try a couple of evening fisheries in the lower part of the Vedder River near the Highway #1 Bridge. It was not very successful because it was late in the migration period but we were able to catch 76 Sock-eye and 5 Chinook. The important factor is that we were able to re-establish a fishery in our own territory and provide some fish to community members in a year that was dismal in terms of sockeye returns everywhere.

We hope to be able to plan and implement this fishery earlier next time to target the peak migration period, and ideally find a way to expand the fishery to allow for more participation. If you have any questions feel free to contact Murray @ 604 309 7824.

-Counsellor Murray Ned (Kwilosintun)

Sema:th Traditional Use & Occupancy Study

The Sema:th Lands & Resources Department is get-ting ready to launch this histor-ic project. The TUOS will docu-ment the Sema:th peoples rela-tionship to the land, and how that has changed over time and why. This will be a key tool for us moving forward as we assert Sema:th Aboriginal Rights & Title over Sema:th Territory. It’s also an incredible opportunity to share, learn and celebrate Sema:th culture! Please stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to be involved in this exciting pro-ject.

SFN Summer Student Dakota Bag-ging Fish July 28, 2016

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LANDS LUNCHEON The Lands Department is hosting a lunch on Mon-day, August 22, 2016 12:00pm—1:00pm at the Community Health Build-ing in the boardroom.

We welcome you to come meet the staff, share a meal, and ask us ques-tions and / or share your thoughts regarding Se-ma;th Lands & Re-sources. Or just come for the Indian Tacos

TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:

REFERRAL PROCESS

LEASE INFORMATION

ZONING/REZONING PROCESS

SEMA:TH LAWS

PROPOSAL PROCESS

WATER SYSTEM UP-GRADE

Welcome our newest Sema;th Lands Advisory Committee Member The Sema:th Lands Advisory Commi ee is pleased to welcome Alyssa Villeneuve as our newest commi ee member. We would also like to welcome back our members who have renewed their two‐year term on the commi ee: Larry Ned, Sr., Lyndy Silver,

Audrey Silver, Melvin Williams (Co‐Chair), and Troy Ganzeveld (Chair). Our sincerest thanks go out to these dedicated community members who commit their me, energy, exper se and passion to the important work of the commi ee and the be erment of Sema:th. Thank to all the applicants that applied.

Who is Alyssa Villeneuve?

“Hello my name is Alyssa Villeneuve. My Indian name is Welί:lwet. I am a Sumas First

Na on member, I live on reserve with my family. I have worked with in the community in few different term‐posi ons. I am very happy and excited to be accepted as the newest member of the Sumas Lands Advisory Commi ee. I look forward to learning

and working with the commi ee. Throughout the term my goal is to aide in the development and protec on of Sumas Land, Culture and History. I hope to be involved in the community and serve on the commi ee with the goals and vision of the whole

community in mind”

‐ Alyssa Villeneuve (Weli:wet)

Sumas First Nation 2788 Sumas Mountain Road Abbotsford, BC V3G 2J2 Phone: (604)-852-4041 Fax: (604)-852-4048

Sumas First Nation (SFN) requires the services of a Research Assistant for the Se-ma:th Traditional Use and Occupancy Study (TUOS). The TUOS is a critical project that will document and celebrate our member’s historical relationship to the land, and to demonstrate how that relationship has changed over time and why. By building our research capacity and developing GIS-based mapping of our traditional sites, the TUOS mapping project will ultimately increase SFN’s capacity to assert our Aborigi-nal rights and Title within Sema:th Territory, particularly when responding to major de-velopment projects. Critical duties of this position including collecting and analyzing sensitive cultural information (e.g. use and occupancy), facilitating meetings, inter-views and interpreting results. This is a 6 month full-time position that reports to the TUOS Project Coordinator and the Sema:th Lands & Resources Manager. Responsibilities Assist with qualitative data management including document management, summary and tran-

scription of oral history interviews with Sema:th knowledge keepers; cataloguing and storage of oral history interviews;

Provide administrative support to TUOS project coordinator (minute taking at meetings, support during and/or after TUOS interview sessions and field visits);

Participate in the presentation of TUOS project updates and findings in various settings includ-ing community forums and committee meetings;

Participate in field research trips to map Sema:th cultural and natural resource sites and tradi-tional use areas;

Attend required research and professional training on an as-needed basis (SRRMC, Culture Code)

Provide logistical support in both workplace and during field site visits; Provide technical support in form of audio and video recording of interviews, community forums

as needed; Conduct supplementary research, including document summary and data entry.

Sema:thTraditionalUseandOccupancyStudyResearchAssistant

Sema:th Lands Department Building Sumas Mountain Rd. Abbotsford B.C. V3G 2J2 P(604852-4040) F 604-852-3834 Lands & Resources Manager– Stephen.McGlenn@sumasfirstnation.com

Lands &Resources Officer— josie.kelly@sumasfirstnation.com

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences such as History, Anthropology or Indigenous studies or relevant, recent and significant experience conducting qualitative data collection and analysis, or an acceptable combination of education, training and professional experience; Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team;

Familiarity with Stó:lō and Sema:th perspectives in relation to Resource Management is an as-set;

Sensitivity towards culturally appropriate and respectful practices involving the gathering and handling of cultural knowledge is a must;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy as set out within the TUOS; Knowledge and/or experience in qualitative research, including data management; Proven experience in project management, ability to meet deadlines, manage resources and

meet reporting requirements is a must; Must be proficient in both verbal and written communication. Suitable experience with MS Of-

fice Suite and internet applications is a must; Ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, consultants and other stake-

holders is a must; and Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License and submit an acceptable Drivers Ab-

stract.

This is a 9 month position. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education and ex-perience.

In addition to a current resume, please submit a cover letter stating clearly how you meet all of the qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Sumas First Nation Attention: Human Resources Department

2788 Sumas Mountain Road Abbotsford, BC V3G 2J2

Fax: (604) 852-4048 Or by email to: human.resources@sumasfirstnation.com

Successful applicants will be required to provide education documentation and three (3) references of previous supervisors at the time of the interview.

We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

APPLICATIONSDEADLINE:AUGUST26TH,@4:00PM