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No. 41280514

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In-SHUCK-ch Nation

41290-B Lougheed Highway

Deroche BC V0M 1G0

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In This Issue

Gatherings ..................................2

Community ................................3

Environment ..............................6

Health ..........................................7

Elders ...........................................8

Announcements .......................9

Letters/Notices ......................14

Fun.............................................15

Calendar ..................................16

Volume 14 Issue 2 February 2016

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Continued Road page 3

In 2014 the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources (FLNRO) was well on its way to complete the sections prone to fl ooding on the In SHUCK ch Forest Service Road (FSR). The plan in 2014 was to complete the 18km to 20km section and the remainder of the section at 43km that was done in the winter of 2013/14 along the Lillooet River. Work began in the summer of 2014 on these sections, completing 18km to 20km by September. The road crew was ready to move to the next section of their contract located at 43km. A mandatory site review with BC Hydro was required prior to any works commencing. This site inspection was to ensure that the road crew working under the powerlines could do so safely. The site inspection revealed that

Collaborative Eff orts Pay Off

the powerline was too close to the existing road and that equipment could not safely work in this area.What happened next? The 800 meters of the 43km section of road could not be built and is now the last section of road that has not been lifted above the estimated 100-year fl ood elevation. With

Gene MacInnesmacinn@shaw.ca

Photo of the forest service road at 43 km.

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Gatherings

NewsletterSubmissionsAll members are welcome to

announce any upcoming events,

such as anniversaries, birth

announcements, or meetings.

Poems, artwork, thoughts, articles

and letters are welcome. The next

newsletter deadline is:

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Please contact the newsletter

editor at the In-SHUCK-ch offi ce in

Deroche or write to:

Úcwalmicw Newsletter41290-B Lougheed Hwy.

Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0

Ph: 604-820-6873 EXT. 107

Fax: 604-820-6847

Email: ucwalmicw@inshuckch.com

www.inshuckch.com

Úcwalmicw is produced monthly

by In-SHUCK-ch Nation. Our purpose

is to inform readers about the In-

SHUCK-ch treaty making process. We

will gladly accept signed comments,

questions and opinions about our

newsletter and will consider withhold-

ing contributor’s name if desired. We

reserve the right to edit for grammar,

space and sensitivity.

Individual articles from the Úcwal-

micw may be reprinted, photocopied

or redistributed with permission from

the Úcwalmicw provided the date of

publication and source of the material

is indicated. Please notify Úcwalmicw

at ucwalmicw@inshuckch.com if

you would like to reprint an article.

Kukwstum’ckál’ap.

Editorial Policy

Regional and Community Treaty Information Gatherings

REGIONAL GATHERINGS:

New Westminster Tuesday, February 2, 2016

6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)

40 Begbie St, New Westminster

Purpose Society

Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109

Chilliwack Wednesday, February 3, 2016

6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)

Evergreen Hall

Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109

Mission Thursday, February 4, 2016

6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)

Mission Friendship Centre

Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109

ELDERS & YOUTH GATHERINGS:

Q’aLaTKú7eMTo be determined

COMMUNITY GATHERINGS:

Q’aLaTKú7eM (Baptiste Smith) Tuesday, February 9, 2016

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (dinner provided)

Q’aLaTKú7eM Cultural Centre

(Baptiste Smith Multiplex)

Main Room

Contact Vern, 778-231-4957

Skatin Wednesday, February 10, 2016

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (dinner provided)

Head of the Lake School,

Multi-Purpose room

Contact Vern, 778-231-4957

* Please note, there will not be

regional/community gatherings

the same month as an In-SHUCK-ch

Nation General Assembly *

Topics of Discussion for February:

Nation Building Plan details Pillar #2 Economic Development

DerocheFebruary 28, 2016

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Community

Shawn Gabrielshawn.gabriel@inshuckch.com

almost $8.5 million invested in the road construction on the In-SHUCK-ch FSR to date to upgrade the fl ood prone sections and the sections that are located within the Indian Reserves, this was deemed a priority to resolve. To remedy this, talks with BC Hydro, FLNRO and the In-SHUCK-ch Nation started in the fall of 2014 with the objective to lift the power line so that the road construction at 43km could be completed to fl ood proof the section. Further engineering work had to be done by both BC Hydro and FLNRO to determine the power line height to the constructed road elevation. With this information BC Hydro by June of 2015 determined that a steel tower would be required as an intermediate tower and that the steel components would have to be ordered with delivery projected to 2016.On January 14, 2016 BC Hydro informed the In-SHUCK-ch Nation the intermediate tower would be installed between July and October 2016. Once the power line is lifted the FLNRO can then proceed with a contract to lift the road to meet the estimated 100-year fl ood elevation. BC Hydro and the FLNRO need to be commended for providing their expertise and funds and Eppa, Gerard Peters, of In-SHUCK-ch Nation for pursuing this very important community issue. This has been an example of how a collaborative approach to a problem can be resolved to meet the long term community’s social and economic needs.

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By no means am I an expert with medicinal plants or wildcrafting. My interests began when I took the ethnobotany course at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. I had two instructors that shared their knowledge of medicinal plants. Liisa (pronounced Lees), a botanist, had textbook knowledge to share, and Darrel shared knowledge which came from his elders. Liisa introduced us to a number of books such as “Food Plants of the Interior First Peoples” by Nancy Turner. Darrel’s focus was the importance of sitting with our elders and learning hands on with our elders. This is best done by going for walkabouts with the elders throughout each of the seasons. And now with “Google” at our fi ngertips… Grow!I can’t truly put my fi nger on when I fi rst started learning about what plants are edible but I recall snacking on “salmon berries, thimble berries, huckle berries” and snacking on the shoots of the thimble berries, “bryers”, and many other plants throughout the spring and summer.The late winter and early spring is the time to start harvesting the buds of the cottonwood. And it is time to get out there now! I suggest

The Calendar Year - Time to Harvest

going out and harvesting a cup or two of buds. Either squish the buds open or snip the buds in thirds. Put the buds in a jar and fi ll the jar up with olive oil. Add enough oil so that is about quarter inch or half inch above the buds. Store the jar in a dark cool place. Every day give the jar a good shake for a few minutes. While you are shaking the jar; say a prayer of gratitude for the medicine it will make. After a month of shaking each day. Separate the buds from the oil by using a strainer and cheese cloth. Squeeze the oil out of the cheese cloth. Tah-dah… you have a salve for enzymes. There are a few other ways of making the salve and I suggest taking the time to surf “Google” to fi nd a recipe that you feel comfortable using.While you are out harvesting the cottonwood buds keep an eye out for alder shoots…

Have fun and enjoy the company of elders and family!

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Community

Journey Back to the Future July 2-11

Pulling

Together

Update

Photo from the 2015 Canoe Journey, courtesy of Jolene Andrew.

Lilylot (Kerry Lumsden)kerry.lumsden@inshuckch.com

The 2016 Canoe Journey, ‘Back to the Future’ has been coming together for a number of years. The ground work and vision inspired by Dave Loop, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, was to reconnect the Lil’Wat, In-SHUCK-ch and Xa’xtsa Communities to one another through their traditional Canoe Culture. That connection and love for the waterways along the Lillooet River has brought the planning committee together to organize the 2016 Pulling Together Canoe Journey. The planning committee consists of a collaboration of experienced marine and geographically knowledgeable people, with representatives from the Lil’wat, Samahquam Skatin, Xa’xtsa, and Sts’ailes First Nations. On November 21st, 2015 the AGM gave an update from the planning committee. Regular updates and

announcements will be made to ensure clear understanding of what canoe families can expect, how to prepare to engage and enjoy their journey.

Registration Fees2016 Registration fees are set as:• $500 fee for each canoe family registration (non-refundable)• $200 per individual registrationAll participants, pullers and ground crew must register as journey participants. All journey participants will be fed and cared for during the canoe journey. Application of intentIf your canoe family wishes to participate in the 2016 canoe journey, you must return the Canoe Family Application of Intent by February 29, 2016.

Canoe Family Registration feeThe canoe family registration fee will be requested after the canoe

selection process, due March 15, 2016.

20 Canoe LimitThe planning committee has limited the participation to 20 canoes to ensure the safety of participants, to provide independent campsites, to minimize environmental impacts, and meet community capacity requirements. The planning committee will post selection process details. The Planning Committee and Pulling Together Canoe Society Board of Directors acknowledges that the additional costs might aff ect some canoe families. The planning committee and board of directors are willing to work with any canoe family to provide assistance in all aspects of planning for this year’s journey. You can email the Pulling Together Canoe Society: ptcanoesociety@gmail.com or Kerry Lumsden atkerry.lumsden@inshuckch.com

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Community

Vision of the 2016 Canoe JourneyLeaders from each community shared the following sentiments

This journey is a chance to recognize the communities’ rich and important history.

BC origins and relations dependent of cooperative commerce and trade was based on the collaboration and cooperation between the fi rst nations and newly arrived explorers, traders and settlers.

The wealth of resources and culture is plenty rich and communities are excited to share the waterways and landscape in appreciation for the land and life that happens there.

It is expected that most people attending will have their fi rst opportunity to visit these traditional territories. As the Pulling Together family enters the territory they will be a witness to the interconnection of the places and the people, as said by one of the members, I could see that the youth are needing to know who each other are and their backgrounds.

The community will be able to see their own land from a diff erent perspective, from the water, and introduce that to a greater community that they will forever be connected to Pulling Together. I think it will be really important to expose the community to something new but also something that will connect them to their past… and I think that’s something that will be a great opportunity for people to see our world in a whole other way.

Above: Photo from the 2015 Journey, courtesy of Kerry Lumsden

Below: Photo of some of the youth from the 2015 Journey, courtesy of Johnny Boysis

My experience was so much fun I had a blast! Met new friends and family! Some parts were hard, but I got through it. Other times were amazing, like talent night went we sang the Women's warrior song and I was so happy how many women and children came and sang with us. I was so happy I started to cry. I cannot wait until July to see my friends and family, I'm just so eager to go back on the water.

~Tamara Scheelings

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Environment

Land Land ForestForestPeoplePeople

strong communi es strong communi es through environmental through environmental

stewardshipstewardship

David Carson RPFDavidmcarson@landforestpeople.com

E m e r g e n c y P r e p a r e d n e s s

In January of 2015 this newsletter column turned its attention to emergency preparedness because the communities were in the previous month in peril. Now in January 2016, Samahquam Ucwalmicw, with the assistance of Land Forest People, is taking the initiative to bring together all the organizations with an interest in the health and safety of the communities to defi ne a cooperative approach.

The goal is a permanent, self-sustaining, emergency

preparedness system. Let’s wish them well and think back to December 2014.Encore publication from Ucwalmicw Newsletter:As I sit down to write this our communities down the river are isolated by multiple road washouts caused by intense rain. Until such time as the roads are open again the priority is to look after the immediate needs of the people. Many organizations are involved in the eff ort: In-SHUCK-ch Nation, Lower St’at’imc Tribal Council, Southern St’at’imc Health Society, Samahquam, Skatin, Xa’xtsa, Lizzie

Bay Logging, and the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources.

Of course, we owe our thanks also to the residents of the

communities who pull together and support our

families and friends.

Once the emergency situation is over we can all refl ect upon it. We are humbled by the power of nature. We also become more determined to act. We turn our attention to how we might improve safety in the communities.Much work has been done over the years in disaster response preparation and that shows in the quick action of the past week. Food was delivered by helicopter and those at risk were checked on. As well, safety and security in the communities has been advanced through electrifi cation, improved communication, and road and bridge improvements. Yet we are powerfully reminded that there is more to do.In the past I have written in this space about climate change, but let me repeat myself. What can we expect in the future? We will experience more extreme conditions. There will be more very hot days. The risk of forest fi res will increase. Diseases and pests that

kill trees will be more common.Dead trees do not hold water and stream fl ows will fl uctuate more, and be less predictable. We will see more rain, more frequent storms, and more intense heavy rain events. Yes there is more work to do and it is becoming more important that we do it.The draft treaty agreement and the Nation Building project competed last year, as both call for joint coordinated emergency response planning. Through the In-SHUCK-ch Environmental Management Plan, a template for such planning was prepared. Samahquam and Skatin have emergency plans prepared according to First Nations Emergency Services Society guidelines. LSTC and SSHS play very important roles. Outside agencies such as the Red Cross are ready to assist.

I suggest we put some energy into revisiting the planning, building stronger internal

processes, and further developing the relationships

which we depend on.

On a happier note, Tammy and I wish you and yours a very peaceful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year.

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Health

F i r s t N a t i o n s T r a d i t i o n a l F o o d : S a l m o n

Information taken from article “First Nations Traditional Foods Fact Sheets” from the First Nations Health Authority website: www.fnha.ca

History of Use - General to BC:From the beginning, over 50 kinds of fi sh from the ocean, lakes, ponds, and rivers have nourished us, providing us with the strength and ability to survive and prosper in our traditional territories. Eating fi sh has always been an important part of our culture and nutrition. Fish meat and eggs are excellent sources of protein and B vitamins. Traditionally, fi sh heads and the soft bones have been a source of calcium to keep our bones strong.

Traditional Harvesting:If the people tired of dried fi sh during the winter, fi shing under the ice was the only way they could catch fresh fi sh. Rocks heated in the fi re were used for making holes in the ice. They had usual spots for these holes. A hook made of dried willow fork, with bait attached to a legnth of willow bark was lowered, and held there with some jiggling

until there was a bite. Other ways that fi sh were caught through the ice were by lowering nets through the holes or by placing traps in the water at diff erent depths, depending on what was being caught.

Traditional Food Use: Traditionally, no edible part of the fi sh was wasted, including the head, eyes and edible internal organs. The Gitxsan, people in north central BC, the fi sh heads are considered really good to give to a sick person. They

say this is where the real stregnth is. The cheek meat is considered tasty as well, and is usually saved for a special person or occassion.

Good Nutrition:Fish meat, heads and eggs are excellent sources of protein and B vitamins. Our bodies need protein rich foods daily to build and repair muscles, skin and blood. Protein also helps us fi ght sickness. B vitamins help our bodies use the energy we get from the food we eat and to keep our nervous systems working properly. Cold water, oily fi sh, such as herring, eulachon, salmon, trout, halibut and cod are rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-3 Fatty Acids help protect against strokes, heart disease and may help protect against diabetes and cancer. Salmon is also rich in vitamin D and A. Fish head and bones are good sources

of calcium. We need calcium for strong bones and teeth. Smoking or drying fi sh may increase the amount of some nutrients due to moisture loss during the drying process. Smoked or dried fi sh is great for travelling or snacks.

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Elders

Who is part of the

Skelkela7lhkálha Elders Society?

All elders from Skatin, Samahquam and Douglas

Do I need to register to become

a part of the Skelkela7lhkálha

Elders Society?

No, as long as you are an elder, you are welcome to participate (this includes Samahquam, Douglas and Skatin Elders)

Is the Skelkela7lhkálha Elders

Society part of the treaty

process?

No, the elders society was created to help all elders come together from all three bands

What do the Skelkela7lhkálha

Elders do at monthly Sunday

meetings?

They gather, enjoy a meal together, enjoy each other’s company and fundraise.

The Skelkela7lhkalha Elders

society have a new process for

the Annual Elders Gathering

registration. For everyone

attending you will be expected to give a $50 deposit by the end of April. When you arrive in Williams lake you will get your $50 back. If you do not attend the gathering then you will surrender your $50 to help cover lost funds for the registration fee.

How does the Skelkela7lhkálha

Elders Society determine who

they pay for to attend the

Annual Elders Conference?

The Society determines who it pays for based on those elders who participate at Sunday meetings by volunteering, setting up, cleaning up, helping fundraise, donating items, and purchasing raffl e tickets.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Board Members.

Email:

skelkela7lhkalha@hotmail.com

Facebook:

skelkelalhkalha elders society

Skelkela7lhkálha Elders Society

Elders Rep Contact Information:

Mary Ann Reyburn: 604-379-5370 Jeanette Phillips: 604-814-4129

Agnes Giesbrecht: 604-826-5175 Oliver Peters: 604-966-4807

Priscilla Wells: 604-780-4593 (text) Charles Peters Sr.: on facebook

The Water Song

http://inshuckch.com/

about/our-culture/

Learn our Anthem

The Water Song is our anthem and shared proudly by all In-SHUCK-ch.

The In-SHUCK-ch have always believed songs and good words are made for the purpose of passing on traditions, stories, healing, and culture to the generations to come.

The Water Song is a healing, helping song which is intended to be shared. – Mtsiltsqet (Mike Peters), born August 19, 1947.

For more details about where the Water Song came from, check out our website.

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Announcements

- 94 Recommendations from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission

- Trudeau aims to hit reset on Canada’s relationship with Indigenous people

- Thank you for donations received for community Christmas hampers

- And much more, come check it for more information!

A few of the headlines from our facebook page:

You are invited to our upcoming

General AssemblySaturday, April 16, 2016Head of the Lake School, Skatin

We are seeking qualifi ed childcare providers as well as a caterer to provide lunch and dinner for this event. Please refer to the Call for Proposals for more information.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact:shannon.chapman@inshuckch.comor call: (604) 820-6873

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Announcements

Call for Proposals: Caterer for Saturday, April 16, 2016

In-SHUCK-ch Nation will be hosting a General Assembly on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Head of the Lake School in Skatin. On-site kitchen and cooler available, must bring own equipment and utensils, and clean kitchen afterwards. We are calling for proposals for caterers interested in providing lunch, and dinner for the assembly. Must have a valid foodsafe certificate and own transportation.

Saturday, April 16, 2016 Lunch Caterer: Serve meal at 12 noon Catering numbers: Approx. 120 people

Saturday, April 16, 2016 Dinner Caterer: Serve Meal at approx. 4pm Catering numbers: Approx. 120 people

Provide beverages with the meal at lunchProvide a menu of what you will provide for the lunch meal An organized set-up of the meal so people can be served efficiently Provide plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, condiments A dessert or afternoon snack Within budget of $12/person

Provide beverages with the meal at dinnerProvide a menu of what you will provide for the dinner meal An organized set-up of the meal so people can be served efficiently Provide plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, condiments Include a dessert Within budget of $14/person

Things to include for a successful proposal:

Any food handling and food safety certificates you may have Any food and serving qualifications you may have Any references from previous clients A sample menu of what you are prepared to cater A listing of the catering equipment you have to demonstrate your professional ability to cater this event Outline what is included in your services (set up, clean-up, servers) Outline if you require a deposit Lunch budget of $12/person, Dinner budget of $14/person Be mindful of dairy allergies, vegetarians, elders and diabetic friendly meals

All Proposals are to be submitted to the attention of: Shannon Chapman, Executive Assistant

In-SHUCK-ch Nation 41290-B Lougheed Hwy

Deroche, BC V0M 1G0

Ph: (604) 820-6873 Fax: (604) 820-6847 Email: shannon.chapman@inshuckch.com

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Community

Radio Reprogramming

Get RR Channels

Contact:

Rich Doucetrichdoucet@gmail.com604-905-8215

by Adventure Valley Outfi tters

D i d y o u m i s s t h e r e g i o n a l

g a t h e r i n g s ?

If you missed January’s presentation on the 1st Pillar of the Nation Building Plan: Government and Administration, you can see the presentation on our website: http://inshuckch.com/treaty/treaty-101-resources/

Some of the highlights in the presentation include:- the 4 pillars of the Nation Building Plan- 9 building blocks of Government and Administration

Each month we will post the regional gathering presentations online, so you can always refer to it!

February 8 is BC Family Day!

Celebrate it with the ones you love!

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Community

In-SHUCK-ch Days 2016We are pleased to announce a new time and location for:

July 9th - 10thMission, BC

For more information contact:Kerry Lumsden, 604-820-6873www.inshuckchdays.com

In honour of the New Year, a time to refl ect on where we have come

from and where we are going, In-SHUCK-ch Nation is having a photo

contest! The theme of the contest is GENERATIONS. Enter a photo

depicting at least three generations of In-SHUCK-ch members for a

chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

There are two ways to enter: 1) Post a photo in the comments of our facebook post; or

2) Post a photo to your own profi le, and TAG In-SHUCK-ch Nation

Contest Rules:

1) Make sure you write a caption to your photo with the names of the people

featured in the photo

2) Photos must show at least three generations to qualify

3) Photos must be respectful to all individuals shown in the photo, and respect

cultural protocols

4) Photos must be original photos taken by you

5) The prize goes to the person who posted the photograph, not the people

featured in the photograph

6) Contest deadline is Wednesday, February 17th at midnight.

The winning photo will be featured in our March Newsletter!

In-SHUCK-ch NationPhoto Contest

Disclaimer: By tagging In-SHUCK-ch Nation in your photos or posting photos to the

In-SHUCK-ch Nation page, you give permission for In-SHUCK-ch Nation to use your photo

on our website and facebook and in print publications at our discretion.

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Mission Library

33247 Second Avenue

Cora Kollin

Library Services Assistant

Mission Library:

Events for February 2016How do you read your newsletter?

Hello everyone! I hope you have all had a happy, healthy holiday season. For this new year, we would like to move forward in the most environmentally friendly manner we can.

In our best eff orts to maintain eff ecient, eff ective communication with our members, we have several methods in which we send information out to you.

Our newsletter is posted each month on our new and improved website, and we can send you interesting emails each month to let you know when it is posted. We encourage our members to consider reading the newsletter online, so we can become more environmentally friendly and print less paper.

If you are interested in signing up for the e-notice of when the newsletter is posted online, please contact ucwalmicw@inshuckch.com with your name, address and email address so we can create the circulation list.Thank you!

Shannon Chapmanshannon.chapman@inshuckch.com Lights, Camera, Action

Wednesday, February 3; 7 pm - 8:30 pmCamille Atebe of Opening Night Theatre will be talking about the joys and the diffi culties of running and maintaining a community theatre company on one's own dime. She will also speak on the importance of making the arts accessible to both small town audiences and the artists who make their homes here.

Make It and Take ItTuesdays, Feb 9, March 8, April 12; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmCalling all kids! Want to create something cool and learn something new? Come to the Make It and Take It zone at the Mission Library. Each month we’ll have a diff erent project and all the materials needed to complete it. Take the fi nished product home and wow your family. Register in person or by phone.

I Love My Library Book Sale Friday, Feb 12; 10 am – 4:30 pmSaturday, Feb 13; 10 am – 4 pmCome buy some gently loved library materials for a sweetheart of a deal. Sponsored by Mission Friends of the Library Book Sale.

BabytimeMondays, February 15 - March 7; 10:30 am - 11 amMake language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming

with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers.

Moms, Reclaim Your Life!Tuesday, Feb 16, 11:15-12:45 pmCome to the library to discover three easy ways to have more energy, compassion, and focus for you and your family. Modern motherhood is complicated, but you can learn how to thrive, and not just survive the daily routine! You’ll hear how to fi nd the “me” inside the mom, and be the best mom you can be. This presentation includes hands-on techniques and handouts to take home.

Building Resilience in Mission with Diana Marshall and Janet Chalmers Wednesday, February 24; 7-8:30pmBuilding Resilience in Mission (BRIM), is part of an international grassroots response to peak oil and climate change. They are raising awareness and sparking imaginations for the possibilities in our community. Come to the library and share your ideas. BRIM will be showing a short fi lm and facilitating discussion.

More events and information posted on FVRL Website: www.fvrl.bc.ca

Community

What happens when a frogs car breaks down?

He gets toad away!

What did the dog say when he sat on sandpaper?

Ruff !

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Letters/Notices

Letter Policy

The Úcwalmicw welcomes letters to

the editor. Letters should be fewer than

250 words and are subject to editing for

clarity, legality, taste and length. Unsigned

letters will be reviewed and may not be

published. Publication is not guaranteed.

The Úcwalmicw reserves the right to

also publish letters electronically on our

website.

Send letters to the following:

In-SHUCK-ch Nation

41290-B Lougheed Hwy.

Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0

F: 604-820-6847

E: ucwalmicw@inshuckch.com

February

March

April

New Westminster: 2nd, Chilliwack: 3rd, Mission: 4th,

Q’aLaTKú7eM: 9th, Skatin :10th

New Westminster: 1st, Chilliwack: 2nd, Mission: 3rd,

Q’aLaTKú7eM: 8th, Skatin: 9th

In-SHUCK-ch Nation General Assembly: April 16, 2016Location: Head of the Lake School, Skatin

2015/2016 Regional/Community Gatherings Schedule

Ucwalmicwts

Facilitated by Ken McDonald

language classes

At the Mission LibraryIn the Rotary Room

Classes are free! Time: 6-8 pmFebruary classes: 1, 9, 15, 16

Hotel Parking is not covered in patient travel.

Only parking when you are at your medical appointment or hospital parking is covered.

PLEASE keep receipts for reimbursement.

If you required a hotel, you must pay for your own parking at the hotel.

A notice from the Samahquam Community Health Rep:

Barbara Peters, CHR & Coral Tipton, CHN have the Health Benefi ts Medical Transportation Request Forms. When you are requesting travel First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) needs this request form completed and emailed to transportation@fnha.ca

Also a reminder: When using SSHS transportation, please insure you have added SSHS on the form.

If you need further assistance please contact Lisa Peters at the SSHS Offi ce by phone: (604) 894-0151 or email: lpeters@sshs.ca

Skatin members:Health Benefi ts

Medication Transportation Forms

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Happy Birthday!

Ámhas ku scwétpcensu to all those born in February:

Fun

Melvin Sam

Ester Peters

Matilda Pierre

Chief Pat Williams

Hilda Frank

Lorraine Jack

Myrtle Smith

Edward Arthur James Frank

Nina Sam

Raphael George

S’Miah Nevaeh Wolfe

Judy Smith

Jack Frank Jr.

Luke Sam

Jeramie Reginald Jerome Sam

Enrico Smith

Gord Thorne

Blake Williams

Misty Charlie-Thomas

Bill Wells

Lloyd Smith Sr.

Hank Williams Jr.

Keith Smith

Rhea Williams

Normaline Smith

Ronda August

Olivia Martinez

Daniel Peters

Raoul Peters

Madeline Sam

Bryson Thomas

Megan Thomas-Edmonds

Deena Williams

Leonard Williams

Kenny Gray

ADMIRATION ANCESTORS APPRECIATE AUNTS CELEBRATE CHILDREN COLLECTIVE COUSINS FAMILY FESTIVE GATHERING GRANDPARENTSRELATIVES REUNION UNCLES

Word Scramble: OYSTER, CLAMS,

MUSSELS, CRAB, LOBSTER

VEGETABLE SCRAMBLE

OTARCR______EELYRC______INONO_____PTIUNR______BCEGAAB_______

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Family Word Search

C T T U Y T L D R T R O

H V N W N I Y E W A O L

I E Y E M C L N R I T L

L V S A R A L E C C S E

D I F T T A U E L E E C

R T I I N N P F S R C T

E S V S I U R D P P N I

N E V O V U A A N P A V

S F N C E L E B R A T E

A D M I R A T I O N R L

R G N I R E H T A G M G

T V D Y S Y L I M A F F

New Years Word Search

G N I C N A D X E G N I

L S N R O H T L A O D R

I E G D I B D T I G R E

G S L Y T N H T T S I W

H G P K A E U S E E N O

T U E C R L N W F S K R

S H T I O A T L F S S K

B C N S C X P M U I O S

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Please note that meeting dates are subject to change, but were accurate at the time of printing. For the most accurate information, please refer to online calendar:www.inshuckch.com

Please note that our offi ce will be closed on February 8, 2016 to acknowlege BC Family Day.

Our offi ce will also be closed on March 25 and March 28 for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

N7úts’qa7= February (literally, going outside time.)

Qapts7úl = March (literally, spring real)

We do our best to keep our website and social media pages current. If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact the Deroche offi ce.

Important Dates SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

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Q’aLaTKú7eM Gathering

SkatinGathering

New West Gathering

Chilliwack Gathering

Mission Gathering

Newsletter submission deadline

BC FamilyDay

Elders Group Deroche

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pts7úlúMarch QapM h p

Elders Meeting Deroche

GoodFriday

ValentinesDay

February N7úts’qa7qb r 7

UcwalmicwtsClass

UcwalmicwtsClass

UcwalmicwtsClass

UcwalmicwtsClass

New West Gathering

Chilliwack Gathering

Mission Gathering

Q’aLaTKú7eM Gathering

SkatinGathering

Easter Monday