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SNUNEYMUXW LEARNING
Volume 7 Issue 35, May 23, 2014
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We are moving into the final stretch! Wow, this year has flown by!
As it is getting warmer, please remember to put sunscreen on your child before they come to school. A light jack-
et is also helpful, as the weather changes quickly. This is especially important during Culture Week, when the
students will spend much of the week outside.
It’s a busy time—please see our list of important dates:
May 26 – May 30 – Culture Week
May 28—Canoeing (sunscreen, swimsuit required)
May 31—Beach Day (sunscreen, swimsuit required)
June 2-4 – School Assessors Visit Qwam Qwum for Recertification
June 9 – Grade 2/3 Class & PM Preschool – Year End trip to Greater Vancouver Zoo
June 10 & 11 – Grade 4/5 Year End Trip to Strathcona Park camp out
June 12 – QQS Year End Graduation Ceremony at the Snuneymuxw Community Kitchen
June 20 – Last Day of school for Preschool
June 25 – Last day of school (1/2 day for Kindergarten-Grade 5)
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Language Teacher Update:
CONGRATULATIONS GRADE 4/5 SPUPTITAL TEAM!
On May 13, 2014 QQS entered our Grade 4/5 class in the Annual Spuptital Hulq’u’minum Language Contest.
This year it was held at the Ladysmith Secondary School. There were 19 schools and our kids competed against
8 other schools—placing 3rd overall! The kids were so excited, and were ready to compete! This was the first
time that Qwam Qwum has entered, and many of the other teams have competed for the entire 11 years of the
event.
We’re proud of our Grade 4/5 class for entering this contest, and proud of how hard our entire school (grown-
ups included!) are working to learn our Hulq’u’minum Language!
From Gary Smith
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Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh
Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE) Graduation
On Friday, May 2nd, Constables Angela Lynch and Jindy Manj of the Nanaimo RCMP were here to celebrate with
our DARE graduates. The students were honoured individually, and each received their certificates and DARE T-
Shirts.
This is the 2nd year that our students have been fortunate enough to participate in the DARE program. Under the
direction of Constable Angela Lynch, the program equips our Grades 4 and 5 students with the necessary skills to
make well-informed choices and to empower them to say no when they are tempted to use alcohol, tobacco or
drugs.
DARE helps students to recognize the dangers of violence in their schools and in the community. Throughout the
13 weeks of the program the students participate in a variety of oral and written activities to help learn these life-
long skills.
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Annual Blanketing Ceremony
Close to 60 families and friends gathered on Sunday to ‘Welcome’ into the community Snuneymuxw babies born
in 2012 and 2013. Of the babies born in those years, five women chose to have their babies take part in the
event.
They have been working very hard measuring, cutting, sewing, and dedicating time to creating their child’s quilt.
Two women and children were unable to attend Sunday-we missed you Terri and Reggie and Shirley and Nata-
leen. Please know you were honored in your absence.
The Health Centre would like to thank speaker and Council member Bill Yoachim , Council member Emily Man-
son, the Snuneymuxw Dance Group, and all the family and friends of the children who came out to celebrate
with us.
Photos courtesy of Dave Bodaly 250-701-9827
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Snuneymuxw First Nation Men's Group Residential School
Honouring Ceremony by Cst Jindy Manj, First Nations Policing, Nanaimo RCMP Detachment
History and healing
For over a century, the Government of Canada and churches operated 132 Residential Schools in Canada. The last residential school did
not close until 1996. The vast majority of students suffered severe physical, sexual, mental, cultural, and spiritual abuse while attending
Residential Schools. During this period the RCMP’s role involved forcibly removing First Nations children from their homes and placing
them in Residential Schools. There are approximately 93,000 former students alive today who are known as survivors.
On June 11, 2008, the Government of Canada issued a statement of apology to former students of Residential Schools. A Truth and
Reconciliation Commission was established in 2008 (www.trc.ca). The goals of the commission included documenting the extent and
impact of residential school experiences, providing a safe setting for survivors to share their stories, and to produce a report to the fed-
eral government on the legacy of the residential school system.
In 1998, the Aboriginal Healing Foundation was created to promote reconciliation and encourage and support First Nations people and
their communities to establish and support healing programs to address the physical, sexual, mental, cultural, and spiritual abuse
suffered in Residential Schools and the intergenerational impacts.
Honouring ceremony
The Snuneymuxw First Nation is comprised of 1,646 members, approximately 500 of whom reside on the four reserves located in the
Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island. For more than 100 years, many Snuneymuxw First Nation people attended Residential Schools. The
horrific abuse which occurred at the schools continues to have a detrimental impact on the survivors and all members of the communi-
ty. Some Snuneymuxw survivors and community members have taken steps towards healing.
One group which has supported ongoing healing within the community has been the Snuneymuxw First Nation Men's Group. In 2013,
members of the men’s group organized and raised funds to host the Snuneymuxw First Nation Residential School Honouring Ceremony.
The honouring ceremony was for living and deceased survivors of Residential School
and for all members of the community who continue to struggle with the intergen-
erational effects of Residential Schools.
Over the last several years, the Nanaimo RCMP First Nations Policing Unit has partic-
ipated in the Snuneymuxw Men’s Group meetings and has supported programs and
services that address the negative impacts of Residential Schools. In providing sup-
port for the honouring ceremony, both Cst. Jindy Manj and Cst. Angela Lynch invited
RCMP members, civilians, and volunteers of the Nanaimo detachment to attend the
honouring ceremony. The RCMP provided a $1,000 contribution towards the hon-
ouring ceremony.
The honouring ceremony was held on September 7, 2013 at the Snuneymuxw Long-
house. A total of 150 people attended the ceremony, including 20 from the RCMP.
The honouring ceremony involved prayers, elders, and mask dancers to carry out the Coast Salish traditions and beliefs in regards to
healing. A traditional Coast Salish meal was provided.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation Men's Group would like to thank those who attended for supporting healing among Snuneymuxw sur-
vivors and others members of the community.
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About Chickenpox Caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), chickenpox used to be a common illness among kids in the Canada
(particularly among those under age 12). An itchy rash of spots that look like blisters can appear all over the
body and be accompanied by flu-like symptoms. Chickenpox is very contagious, so an infected child should
stay home and rest until the rash is gone.
Chicken pox is transferred between children by coughing, by touching the fluid in the blisters.
Please keep your child home until their rash has healed. Please phone the Community Health Nurse @ 250-
740-2337.
Kids can be protected from VZV by getting the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine. The vaccine significantly reduces
the chances of getting chickenpox. Vaccinated kids who do get chickenpox tend to have milder cases and quick-
er recoveries compared to those who contract the virus and aren't immunized.
Symptoms
Chickenpox often starts with a fever, headache, sore throat, or stomachache. These symptoms may last for a
few days, with fever in the 101°-102°F (38.3°-38.8°C) range.
Chickenpox causes a red, itchy skin rash that usually appears first on the abdomen or back and face, and then
spreads to almost everywhere else on the body, including the scalp, mouth, arms, legs, and genitals.
The rash begins as multiple small red bumps that look like pimples or insect bites, usually less than a quarter of
an inch wide. They appear in crops over 2 to 4 days and develop into thin-walled blisters filled with fluid. The
blister walls break, leaving open sores, which finally crust over to become dry, brown scabs. The rash is very
itchy, and cool baths or calamine lotion may help to manage the itching. In rare cases, serious bacterial infec-
tions involving the skin, lungs, bones, joints, and the brain can occur.
High-Risk Groups
Certain groups of people are more at risk for complications from chickenpox, including pregnant women and
anyone with immune system problems. These groups should avoid others who have chickenpox.
Prevention
The chickenpox vaccine is 99% effective in kids.
It’s recommended that kids receive the chickenpox vaccine twice — when they're 12 to 15 months old, with a
booster shot at 4 to 6 years old. People 13 years of age and older who have never had chickenpox or haven't
gotten the vaccine should receive two doses of the vaccine. Healthy kids who have had chickenpox do not
need the vaccine — they usually have lifelong protection against the illness.
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Dealing With Discomfort
To help relieve the itchiness, fever, and discomfort of chickenpox:
Use cool wet compresses or give baths in cool or lukewarm water every 3 to 4 hours for the first few
days. Oatmeal bath products, available at supermarkets and drugstores, can help to relieve itching.
(Baths do not spread the rash.)
Pat (don't rub) the body dry.
Put calamine lotion on itchy areas (but don't use it on the face, especially near the eyes).
Serve foods that are cold, soft, and bland because chickenpox in the mouth can make drinking or
eating difficult. Avoid feeding your child anything highly acidic or especially salty, like orange juice or
pretzels.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about pain-relieving creams to apply to sores in the genital area.
Give your child acetaminophen regularly to help relieve pain if your child has mouth blisters.
Ask the doctor about using over-the-counter medication for itching.
Never use aspirin to reduce pain or fever in kids with chickenpox because aspirin has been associated with the
serious disease Reye syndrome, which can lead to liver failure and even death. As much as possible, discour-
age kids from scratching. This can be difficult for them, so consider putting mittens or socks on your child's
hands to prevent scratching during sleep. In addition, trim fingernails and keep them clean to help lessen the
effects of scratching, including broken blisters and infection.
Most chickenpox infections require no special medical treatment. But sometimes, there are problems. Call the
doctor if your child:
has fever that lasts for more than 4 days or rises above 102°F (38.8°C)
has a severe cough or trouble breathing
has an area of rash that leaks pus (thick, yellowish fluid) or becomes red, warm, swollen, or sore
has a severe headache
is unusually drowsy or has trouble waking up
has trouble looking at bright lights
has difficulty walking
seems confused
seems very ill or is vomiting
has a stiff neck
Call the health nurse or your doctor if you think your child has chick-
enpox and you have a question or are concerned about a possible complication.
If you take your child to the doctor, let the office know in advance that your child might have chickenpox. It's
important to try to avoid exposing other kids in the office — for some of them, a chickenpox infection could
cause severe complications.
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QQS Registration Reminder
Registration (including registration of new students) is now open for September. The school
has attempted to contact all parents to confirm returning students in September.
If the school has been unable to reach you, please contact the school as soon as possible to
confirm enrollment. The school has a number of students waiting to register, as soon as we
are able to confirm space.
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The Aboriginal Nutrition Network is starting a collection of traditional Indigenous recipes
from across the country. Every recipe that you contribute will be entered into a draw for prizes such as nutrition re-
sources, cookbooks and an iPod shuffle. Once completed, the attached recipe template will become your ballot. There
is no limit to the number of entries per person.
Please email your recipe and put “Traditional Recipe Submission” as your subject line when sending your recipes to Emily
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IMPORTANT NOTICE On April 10
th, 2013, a concerned resident contacted the SFN
office and informed us of the damage that a B.C. Hydro con-
tractor’s machinery had done to our petroglyph site near Cable
Bay.
From meetings between the previous Chief and Council and
BC Hydro, an agreement was reached to allow Snuneymuxw elders and membership
to engage with and give guidance to their leadership in preserving this site and sharing
traditional teachings that will guide them in future meetings with BC Hydro.
There will be another community engagement that will include senior staff from BC Hy-
dro to inform them on the importance of the Petroglyphs to our Nation. There will be
door prizes and lunch provided.
Contact Tara or Desiree @ 250 740- 2300 to RSVP
To arrange for transportation please call 250-802-
1184 before 4:30 on May 29th
When: Friday May 30th, 2014
Where: Community Kitchen
Time: 11:00am to 2:30 pm
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NEW SECURITY SYSTEM NOTICE
Dear Snuneymuxw First Nation Community Members: Please be advised that SFN is installing new security systems in the administration build-ing, QQS and the IR# 1 Youth Center. It is anticipated these new systems will be activat-ed towards the end of May or early June. SFN’s goals are to provide a safe and secure environment for all staff, members and visitors in addition to complying with legislation regarding Working Alone and Workplace Violence. SFN feels the new system will help achieve these goals. The new security system will be monitored by Reliance Protectron who has replaced Price’s Alarms. Beginning on May 20, 2014, all visitors and SFN community members will need to sign in and out if you are meeting with a SFN staff member, except for parents who are drop-ping off or picking up children from the Daycare or QQS. A sign in/out sheet will be at the Reception desks of the Administration Department, Health Department and Qwam Qwum. Once you sign in, you will be given a “Visitor” tag which you will wear during your visit and is to be returned when you leave. You will also notice other changes in SFN’s buildings. A number of doors will now re-quire security card access; however, visitors and community members can be “buzzed in” by the Receptionists if you have come to meet any of the SFN staff members. Thank you for your cooperation! .
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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CHANGES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014
MONTHLY DECLARATIONS AND ALL FORMS SUCH AS BUDGET AND DECISION FORMS WILL NEED TO BE
SIGNED BEFORE THE 15TH OF EVERY MONTH. TO ENSURE THERE IS NO DISTRUPTION WITH YOUR SA
YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH BECKY LOU KOGSTAD OR KAREN AHENAKEW TO SEE IF
YOU HAVE OUTSTANDING PAPER WORK WHICH NEEDS YOUR SIGNATURES BEFORE THE 15 TH OF EVE-
RY MONTH. FAILURE TO COMPLETE WILL RESULT IN YOUR CHEQUE NOT BEING PRINTED FOR THAT
MONTH - ACCORDING TO SA POLICY.
THOSE PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN NEED TO DECLARE THEIR CHILD TAX MONEY ON THE MONTHLY
DECARATION FORMS.
PLEASE ENSURE BOTH COUPLES SIGN THE MONTHLY DECLARATION FORMS NO EXCEPTIONS! BEFORE THE
15TH OF EVERY MONTH. FAILURE TO COMPLETE WILL RESULT IN YOUR CHEQUE NOT BEING PRINT-
ED FOR THAT MONTH - ACCORDING TO SA POLICY.
NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP ANOTHER PERSON’S SA CHEQUE OR FOOD CARDS; UNLESS THEY ARE
IN THE HOSPITAL AND IS APPROVED BY KAREN AHENAKEW WITH AN AUTHORIZION LETTER TO BE
PRESENTED AT TIME OF PICK UP. SPOUSES CAN PICK UP THE SA CHEQUE AS LONG AS BOTH HAVE
SIGNED THE MONTHLY DECLARATION.
IT HAS BEEN 5 MONTHS SINCE OUR COMPLIANCE FILE AUDIT BY ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NOTHERN DE-VELOPMENT CANADA. AND THERE ARE STILL FILES NOT UP TO DATE ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS.
YOU MAY NOT BE ISSUED A CHEQUE IF YOU HAVE FAILED TO BRING IN THE FOLLOWING.
INCOME TAX FORMS FOR 2012 AND 2013
CANADA CHLD TAX CREDIT NOTICE OF STATEMENT OR GENERAL TAX NOTICE OF STATEMENT
CHEQUE CASHING RECEIPTS AND OR
BANK STATEMENTS
RENTAL AGREEMENTS
PROPER ID FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SIGNED CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
BC HYDRO BILL EVERY 2 MONTHS IF YOU ARE NOT ON AN EQUAL INSTALLMENT PLAN
BC HYDRO BILL ANNUALLY ON THE ANNIVERSARY DATE.
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Snuneymuxw Native Sons Jr. Basketball team is hosting the Jr. All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) during 2015 spring break. There will be a combination of approxi-
mately 50 boys and girls teams from all over BC coming to play basketball in our territory.
This is a huge event and we are in need of some different artwork from Snuneymuxw artists.
We will choose two designs from this contest that will be used on t-shirts, sweat shirts, water bottles etc.,
1st winner will receive $200 and a package of items with their logo on it.
2nd winner will receive $100 and a package of items with their logo on it.
The package will not be ready until artwork has gone to the printer.
Contest Guidelines
Snuneymuxw artist only
Art work submitted on 8 ½ x 11 paper
Print Name, address, phone # on back of art work
4 color max (can be less)
Art work will not be returned
Deadline is June 19th, 2014
Art work submitted becomes property of JANT 2015
Hand in your art work by 4pm June 19th to:
Snuneymuxw First Nation
c/o Angie Wyse-Seward
668 Centre Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Z4
The winners will be notified no later than July 2014.
LOGO CONTEST
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Housing Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone that entered!
1st prize – Bradley Morris
2nd prize – Sienna Point ( 8 years old)
3rd prize – Melissa point (10 years old)
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Red Road to Recovery N.A. Meeting
When: Saturdays 7:30 pm
Where: 668 Centre St. in
Chambers
Who: Open to all
Garbage &
Recycling Notice
Recycling pickup Wednesday
Garbage pickup Thursday
Please have your garbage and recycling
out by 8:00 am on the day of the service
Please remember that All recyclables
MUST be in a clear plastic bag or in a
bin. The recycling depot does not
accept anything in a dark garbage
bag.
Reminder that the speed limit in the school zone is 10 km/hr and is in effect all school days from 6:00
am—6:00 pm
Visit www.snuneymuxw.ca for
more info!
Weekly Mass at the Longhouse
kitchen
Mass will not be held for this week at the
Community Kitchen
Sunday School and
Church Service
SUNDAYS IN MAY/JUNE
Sunday School is not being held for the time being as Pastor Cho is away.
7:00 pm-Church service with coffee afterwards - come and enjoy!
Summer Camp is coming - August 22 to 26 at Nanoose Bay - be on the lookout for a garage sale soon to support camp!
Blessings,
Pastors Per and Chris
Knudsen, Pastor John and
Mira Cho,
Nanaimo Native
Victory Chapel
471 Irwin St.
250-754-7866
SFN MEMBERS—
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please call the office at:
250-740-2300 or email:
Please provide your latest
contact information in-
cluding address, contact
numbers, email and any
other updated infor-
mation.
Thank you for your help!
Wednesday Morning
Coffee Breaks
At St. Andrew's United Church
10 - 11:30 a.m. Come join us!
Live Music by Willie Thrasher (Inuit) and
Linda Saddleback
Now—Dec 18, 2013, then
January 8, 2014 onward
Contact Madeline Bruce: 250-741-1271
Prayer Group
With Brother Mark Saturdays 7:00 pm 614 Centre Street
If you are graduating in 2014 or if
you know of graduating Snuney-
muxw Band Members living off
reserve please contact Terena at
250-740-2316 ASAP to ensure
their names are on the Gradua-
tion of 2014 list.