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Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Yo! News - 06/02/2012

E c o N o m i c DEvEloPmENtCan you help make movies? Name a boat? Read on! We are gearing up for a new project this summer- The Nakwakto Rapids Cultural Tour. This tour is a trip from Port Hardy out to the Rapids and back using the Hook Tender (we still need a much better name for the Band’s boat!!) This tour will use the rapids as its en-vironmental focus but while customers are on board they’ll learn about the culture and history as well.

Customers will have the option of downloading infor-mation onto their mobile device (smartphones, iPads etc.) to watch and listen on their own. We will also have a flat screen TV and headphones to watch 4 ten-minute movies. The movies are to help us represent what we want to share. One movie is complete that was spon-sored by the Treaty department. It shows the home-lands and some of the Band members going there.

I am asking for the community’s help to make the other three movies that we require. There are band members with experience making films so I en-courage you to ask around and team up to create some-thing that you would like to share with the world!!

The boat will be taken out of the water in the next few weeks for some upgrades; Washroom installation, flat screen TV, wiring for sound, as well as a fresh coat of paint. This would be a good time to rename the boat so….

Let’s have a contest!!!!We are looking for a name for our boat. The name must be in Kwa’kwala/Bakwam’kala. It should repre-sent both of the Nations, Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw, and it should be a strong, powerful name. Please work with your Elders and other members of your family and community to come up with a fantastic name for this

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important piece of the Bands equipment. The contest will end on Feb. 24th. The winning name will receive a full day’s use of the boat with its certified skipper which will include a trip out to see the rapids. It will also include a $250 donation to a charity or special interest group (sports teams, cultural groups, Elders ETC.) on your behalf. Please have fun with this, interact with each other and have a conversation about it, you never know where the best name will come from!! Email entries to [email protected] or drop off to me at the Band office.

We had a CCP meeting to talk about Economic Develop-ment last Thursday evening. Thanks to Dorey, Betty, Mary and Bird for coming out, and Jessie Hemphill for organizing it. I shared information about the Nakwakto Rapids Tours, and other plans for future ec dev activ-ities.

There will be more economic development news to come in the weeks ahead.

Conrad Browne

eConomiC development offiCer

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw band officePhone: (250) 949-8343 / fax: (250) 949-7402

les taylor, band [email protected] / (250) 902-2307

margaret bernard, [email protected] / (250) 902-2308

conrad browne, Economic [email protected] / (250) 902-2301

Pat Dawson-hunt, Social [email protected] / (250) 902-2309

colleen hemphill, [email protected] / (250) 949-8424

linda Paul, treaty administrative [email protected] / (250) 902-2311

jessie hemphill, communications & Exec. [email protected] / Cell: (250) 902-8221

lorna henderson, [email protected] / (250) 902-2304

Nicole mclelland, Natural resources [email protected] / (250) 902-2310Fax: (888) 345-5063

Grace Smith, [email protected] / (250) 902-2320

bob Swain, Public worksCell: (250) 230-0087

Native courtworker office(250) 902-2223

Natasha walkus, treaty resource [email protected] / (250) 902-2305

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders centreSilena George, Elders’ coordinator(250) 949-7406 / [email protected]

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw health & family Servicesfront Desk: (250) 949-8131 / fax: (250) 949-6811

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Schoolfront Desk: (250) 949-7743 / fax: (250) 949-7422

Eke me-xi School(250) 949-8332

Staff Yo! News is prepared by Jessie Hemphill, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Executive As-

sistant and Communications Officer.

This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsul-quate Reserve every second week and posted to the

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have ques-tions or comments about this newsletter, contact Jessie

at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail [email protected].

The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed

about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding

community. Anybody is welcome to make submis-sions to the newsletter, including announcements,

lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc.

Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community are:

website (www.gwanak.info)facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw)

twitter (User: Gwasnakw)

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations band officePO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve

Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

coUNcilchief Paddy walkus: (250) 949-1486Sits on all committees / [email protected]

Ernie henderson: (250) 230-4198Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries,

Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty and Finance Portfolios

crystal walkus: (250) 230-4649Ec. Dev., Personnel & Policies, and Recreation Portfolios

Gary walkus: (250) 230-2479Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios

robert walkus: (250) 230-2155Education Portfolio

victor walkus: (250) 230-3723Health & Social Development, Housing,

Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios

Norman charlie: (250) 902-8492Ec. Dev., Recreation & Education Portfolio,

David charlie: (250) 949-9413 Fisheries and Recreation Portfolios


UPDatE oN irENE ShEarD“Hello all. I want to thank all for prayers for aunty Irene. She is strong through our prayers & knowing we all care & love her. Thanks to those people that helped mom, dad & aunty Hazel with travel arrangement to go see aunty Irene. It is so heartwarming knowing there are caring hearts out there.

Sis Sandra thank you so much for being there when aunty got to Nanaimo & for keeping us updated on her condition. I know mom & Hazel were so worried. Thanks to the family members that went to visit her in Nanaimo hospital; Cousins Florence, Jeannie, Florence children, Neff Tommy, Ashley her husband John K. Sr. With the visits it made aunty so much more stronger. Thank you to all the sisters for your support and broth-er Ernie for his help with travel for mom & aunty Ha-zel. THANK YOU GOD FOR GIVING AUNTY IRENE STRENGTH. Love you all.”

linda paul Henderson

“I just received a msg fr my sister. Aunty Irene is on her way home by ambulance to port hardy hospital. Such great news. Words can’t express how happy we all are. Thank again to every1 for all yur support. Our parents, Linda and aunty hazel are traveling home as well. Just not sure w/Johnny hvnt heard fr him. Luv u all. ;)”

sandra CHarlie

hEaliNGfEaStScheduled for Saturday, March 3, at the Wakas HallCall Gary Walkus for more info, 230-2479

wEaviNG & jEwElrY claSSESCedar Weaving this Friday starting at 10am @ the Elders Building from 10 to 9 pm, with lunch and sup-per break, Sat. from 10 to 4, Sun. 10 to 4, with Anthony Hunt.

Silver Jewelry starting Monday 13 Feb. 10: all week at the Adult Ed. Building.

For anyone who interested! Call 949 8343 and sign up at the front desk with Bernadine.

- pat dawson Hunt

soCial development

flEa markEtharvEY mEmorial fUNDraiSErFeb. 20TH 10am-3pm Wakas Hall $5 a table or $2 for additional tables.

Drop-in bingo, maybe a poker table depending on inter-est. Bake sale, toonie sale, raffles, 50/50.There will be a concession available. Lunch for sale for those of you working come check it out on your lunch break :) Contact Gary Walkus for more info or to book your table: 250-230-3852

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Yo! News -06/02/2012

ElDErS UPDatEHello everyone!

I hope your weekend was splendid! There is not a whole lot happening be-sides the job interviews, which will be taking place tomorrow.

I will be also having a family fun night for you Elders and your family at the Elder’s Center this Saturday starting at 5pm. We will play games, eat some food and have fun.

My last day of work it Friday February 17th. I will return March of 2013. :)

Gilakasla- silena GeorGe

elders’

Coordinator

NatUral rESoUrcES UPDatEGwabalis Fisheries Group is a new organization cre-ated to provide more commercial fishing opportunities for the five nations that are members of the group: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw, Da’naxda’xw, Mamalilikula, Quatsino, and Tlatlasikwala.

There are training opportunities coming up for mem-bers of the five nations, here is the list of courses that will be offered:

• Small Vessel Operator proficiency training: March 4-8 and 19-22 (in-class training)

• MED A1: March 13-14 and 27-29 (in-class training)• Driver’s Education: Three-day course, dates TBA• Radio Operator Marine Commercial: March 9 & 29• Marine basic First Aid: Two-day course, dates TBA• Occupational Driver’s Certification: Six-week course,

only accepting two applicants. Dates TBA• Marine Commercial Fisheries Mentor: March 13-16• Commercial Dive Training

All interested people should submit a Letter of Interest along with your resume to me at the Band Office. For more information you can call me at (250) 949-8343 or [email protected]

-niCole mClelland

natural resourCes

manaGer


from cathYI would like to acknowledge all our ice hockey players, there are more and more players getting involved and it really does the heart proud to go and watch them play! They’re going into the playoff time of the year now. What really inspires me is seeing how they keep trying, no matter what! They never ever give up! Way to go!

This past weekend, Bob, Justin and I had the honor to watch the Atom Eagles’ Rep hock-ey team play in a tournament hosted by Campbell River. Braden Walkus and Tianna Walkus play on this team. When we got to the arena in Campbell River they were down 4-1 by the end of the

2nd period. Then, while short-handed, Tianna took it from one end to the other and scored! That was the in-spiration for the team! They caught up and, with just 9 seconds left in the 3rd, Tianna scored the winning goal! Their next game they won, which placed them in the Finals. They lost that in shootouts! 2nd place is nice, especially over of how many teams? We then watched the Bantam Eagles play their 1st playoff game. It was an incredible game to watch. Why? The refs were beyond belief, issuing so many penal-ties, some of which were for 4 minutes even, and many times the Eagles played with just three on the ice. De-spite that they retained their lead and won that game! Darryl Coon Jr., Ernest Paul, Harry Paul and George Walkus play on this team. Many more of our fans were there because we were also down to watch the indoor soccer tournament as well. So it was soccer, soccer, hockey, soccer, hockey, hockey, soccer, hockey, soccer all weekend! Congrats to the Sockeye United on their 1st place win! Corey Swain, Darryl Coon Sr. and Rolando King all play for that team. GN United also had a team in, that included Roger Fox, Quinten Coon, Johnny Hender-son, Eddie Walkus, Wayne Walkus and Randy Walkus (what Bob and I remember). Eleanor Wilson, Silena George and Crystal Walkus also played but we didn’t get to see any of their games.

- CatHy swain

EmPloYmENt traiNiNG North Island College in Port Hardy is now recruiting students for tuition-free employment programs. They have three programs starting in February, March, and April designed to help unemployed people get back into the workforce and under-employed individuals requir-ing skills upgrading improve their job prospects.

A Woodland Harvest Certificate Program will be offered Feb. and is designed for individuals with lim-ited experience, who have a desire to work in the field and gain the fundamental skills to pursue entry level forestry positions. It includes classroom and practical training as well as job readiness and work experience.

A Shellfish Aquaculture Technician Program will be offered Mar.12th-Apr.18th and is designed for those interested in entering this aspect of the aquacul-ture industry.

Leadership & Capacity Building for First Nations is an 18-day program starting Apr.2nd-May 30th, and is based on developing essential skills in leadership, communications and relationship building. This pro-gram will develop skills important in any workplace and is being instructed by a First Nations individual.

Each program is limited to 14 seats which are available on a first come first served basis, so it is important not to wait till the last minute to apply.

Tuition and material costs are being funded through the provincial Employment Skills Access (ESA) initia-tive. Transportation and living allowance remain the participants’ responsibility. lf participants are receiv-ing income assistance, they may continue to do so while receiving training.

Yau are eligible for these programs if: • You are unemployed and not currently receiv-

ing employment insurance (EI) benefits, and have not received EI in the past 3 years or the past 5 years for a maternity/parental claim.

• You are employed with less than 21 hours per week and have not completed high school;

• or if you have completed high school, you have no post-secondary education towards a degree/diploma or trade

• certificate.

For more information please give Barb Groening at North Island College a call at 250-949-7912 ext. 2849 or email [email protected]


PUblic workS UPDatEWATER RESULTS: The chlorine reading for this week is 0.94, taken at 207 Tsulquate. POTHOLES: A new order has been placed for more pothole mix.

GARBAGE BINS:The Conservation Officer has informed the Band Man-ager that he won’t come onto the reserve for any wildlife issues (bear/cougar) due to the amount of garbage bins left open.The Band could receive a fine for not making sure that the bins are closed, which we have no funding for. Fox Disposal has installed clips on almost all the bins, the remaining clips should be installed later this week. The purpose of the clips is to keep the lids closed and latched so no wildlife can get into the garbage cans. The Conservation Officer does some random checking of the bins to see if we are keeping them closed. Since the community members don’t make sure that the lids are closed and latched, the Public Works Department goes throughout the community in the morning and late afternoon to close and latch all the bins. The Conservation Officer will also fine anybody they catch dumping garbage by the old school site.

Bin # Location ByOpen & unclipped

out of 25 times1 Old school site 82 New house 113 Betty & Dorey 134 Bunny Jackson 135 Harriet Henderson 116 Maggie Jack 127 Herb Lancaster 158 Ernie & Mary 199 Crystal Walkus 7

10 Crystal Walkus 1311 Lloyd & Shannon 712 Chris & Andrea 15

SUiciDE PrEvENtioN Action Group Members Wanted Okay, it’s time, actually, it’s past time, to do something about working together to make change. We don’t want to lose any more loved ones to suicide! I am looking for concerned community members who want to work together and take action against suicide. Essential Suicide Facts:• Suicide is about stopping the pain, it is

not about dying.• People who talk about suicide mean what

they say• A non-lethal attempt is serious.• Always take a potentially suicidal person

seriously• Talking to a person about suicide will

NOT make them try it.• Ignoring painful feelings will not make

them go away.• A person’s youth does not protect them

from suicide.

Let’s work together to show our loved ones that we care. I cannot do this alone, I need YOUR help. We will meet on Wednesday, February 8th at the Health and Family Service Big room at 1:00. Call me at 902-2274 or text me at 230-8191, or of course, Facebook message me if you have questions, etc. Thank you.

-CatHy swain

mental HealtH worker

Bin # Location ByOpen & unclipped

out of 25 times13 Chris & Andrea 314 Reno 1315 College 1816 Band Office 417 Dennis Walkus 1018 Wakas Hall 219 Wakas Hall 320 Wakas Hall 221 HFS 322 Gloria Robertson 323 Angela Walkus 1124 James Walkus 0

BYBOBSWAIN


PatiENt travElI would just like to say I’m off work on Feb.7th & Feb.10th, using some more of my overtime.I also would like to Thank you all who have been keeping in touch with me thru texting, I also am away on March 8th & 9th for Medical.

I also want to say that I am very, very happy that Irene is back and same with sis. Jessie. I did tell Irene of allThe texts I was getting for her while she was in Nan. God is good and he does answer our Prayers. I’m still waiting to hear from Gerty as she is still in Nan. With Joe. Have been keeping him in prayers also.

Like I said I will be off 7th & 10th so if you have travel that needs to be done please bring it up to me today.And also I would like to Personally like to Thank Rob, Ernie & Victor for your help when it is needed for Emer-gency when our people have to go down and be with family down Island. When our members are sick down Island Family members are good medicine. We all need to be Thankful to the ones who can help out when I can’t help you. As always I follow my travel guidelines. And can only cover for 1 person when someone gets send down, I hope you all understand I’m not doing this to be mean it’s the guidelines I follow. Have a great day to you all.

This is our fax number 949-6811 attention Bunny if its travel. And my direct line is 902-2278 if you need to talk to me. Some Birthday Wishes I would like to send out to for Feb. My handsome nephew Daniel for today, and to Tyler. Both have a great day.

For tomorrow I would like to wish my cuz Gloria and my little friend Janella a very Special Happy Birthday.On Feb.8th Special Birthday wishes going out to my niece Ravena Coon. Love you all very much. May God richly Bless u on your Special Day.

I know I have missed a lot of birthdays but I don’t have my person book with me right now.

Feb.15th,Happy Birthday to my friend Mary Have a wonderful Blessed day my friend. Happy Birthday to All the Feb.’s babies. Have a great day!

Bunny JaCkson

Community HealtH representative

miNiStErial GUaraNtEESA way for on-reserve band members to get funding for housing...A Ministerial Guarantee (MLG) provides collateral for a loan. It provides security for the lender that, in the case of default, the lender will not lose any money.

It can be difficult for community members to get finan-cing for housing construction or mortgages because re-serve land is owned by the federal government. Min-isterial Loan Guarantees are a requirement to secure most on-reserve housing loans.

Programs exist to assist Band Councils or Aboriginal people living on-reserve get financing for the construc-tion, purchase and/or renovation of single-family homes or multiple residential rental properties. Processing a MLG requires the involvement of the First Nation, Fi-nancial Institution, CMHC and AANDC.


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ABORIGINAL EDUCATIONABORIGINAL EDUCATIONABORIGINAL EDUCATIONENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTENHANCEMENT AGREEMENT

SIGNING CEREMONYSIGNING CEREMONYSIGNING CEREMONY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012FORT RUPERT BIGHOUSE & FORT RUPERT BIGHOUSE & FORT RUPERT BIGHOUSE &

U’GWAMALIS COMMUNITY HALLU’GWAMALIS COMMUNITY HALLU’GWAMALIS COMMUNITY HALL9:30am9:30am9:30am———1:00pm1:00pm1:00pm

Please join us for the official signing of the 2nd Aboriginal Education Enhance-ment Agreement for School District No. 85. Representatives from Kwakwaka’wakw Nations represented on the First Nations Education Council, the Honourable George Abbott, Minister of Education, and School District repre-sentatives will be in attendance. The signing ceremony and celebration will be held from 9:30am – 1:00pm with lunch provided at 12:00 pm in the Bighouse.

School groups and general public welcome to attend.

*PLEASE BRING YOUR REGALIA*

Please RSVP to: [email protected]

For more information, please call:

Kaleb (250) 949-6618 ext. 2233, cell (250) 230-7750, or email at [email protected]

OR

Teresa (250) 949-6618 ext. 2232 or email at [email protected]


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Institute for Coastal Research Fellows Program The VIU Institute for Coastal Research (ICR) has an interdisciplinary research mandate focusing on coastal communities of British Columbia, the Pacific North, and beyond. The ICR works towards synthesizing the bonds between local and academic communities and industry through discussion and research. The aim is to foster interdisciplinary research involving the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities as they relate to coastal study, research and dialogue. The focus is on understanding and promoting the resilience of our coastal social-ecological systems. The ICR mandate includes a range of research, scholarly activities and facilitating functions related to the coast. The ICR recognizes that knowledge, leadership and benefits of collaboration for good coastal resource management exist in academic institutions, the private sector, government, amongst coastal and especially First Nations communities whose traditional connections with the coast provide essential perspectives, and within the not-for-profit sector. Therefore we are pleased to announce a new Vancouver Island University ICR Fellows Program open to any applicant with expertise and/or interest in BC coastal resource management issues. Applications will be received twice each year, March 1 and October 1. Each fellowship opportunity is for up to one year in length. Up to $2500 is available per fellowship. (Successful candidates who are external to VIU will receive Visiting Scholar designation, which includes library access and other privileges). As an interdisciplinary program we encourage submissions from collaborators from the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities disciplines. (In the humanities, this could include, for example: creative writing or the visual arts).

The Opportunity - ICR Aquatic Foods Initiative (AFI): We are initially seeking an individual who is interested in research or other activity that will help further the objectives of the ICR Aquatic Foods Initiative. The Aquatic Foods Initiative is a new ICR program whose mandate is to: “develop strategies that increase the economic, cultural, social and ecological values of BC’s aquatic food resources. Approaches to be taken by the Aquatic Foods Initiative will feature: 1) applied and interdisciplinary research; 2) engagement with First Nations and coastal communities, stakeholder groups, industry, government, researchers and others; and 3) a strong emphasis on the relationship between aquatic food resources and the well‐being and resilience of coastal social‐ecological systems Seafood has sustained BC First Nations for millennia, and more recently, the modern seafood industry (both capture and farming) has played key roles in the evolution of both BC coastal and First Nations communities and economies. Today, demand for marine protein is growing at an unprecedented rate, but there are complex social, ecological, economic, and governance issues challenging the development of this resource in BC.


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A recent two-day ICR 2011 Symposium (November 2011) drew 150 delegates from industry, government, NGO, First Nations and academic sectors to discuss opportunities in BC’s seafood economy across five cross-cutting themes: markets and trade, environment and sustainability, culture and society and food security and health. An AFI strategic plan is now being developed to guide activity over the next few years. The AFI Fellow will play a contributing role in helping deliver results within this new program.

ICR Fellowship Benefits This is a competitive fellowship and the successful applicant will receive the following benefits:

Designation as a Visiting Scholar

Up to $2500 to cover time and expenses

ICR Fellowship Expectations: As project team members, the ICR Fellows will be expected to:

Undertake directed research or other activity within the mandate of specific programs as described

Communicate and, where appropriate, collaborate with ICR team members

Participate in and support ICR events where possible

Produce a final report on your involvement as an ICR Fellow

Include ICR acknowledgement in all products related to ICR projects

Deliver one public presentation about the Fellow’s research or activity during a VIU campus ‘lunch and learn’ event

To apply: Please send CV, cover letter, names and contact information for 3 references and a maximum 2-page concept paper to: Michele Patterson, AFI Program Lead: [email protected], by March 1, 2012.

The concept letter should address the expectations outlined above and contain:

Description of your interest and involvement in BC’s Aquatic Foods sector

Proposed project objectives, approach and methodology

Clear explanation of activity, deliverables and timelines for the project

Funding amount requested and budget justification

Explanation of how the proposed contributions will contribute to the development of the AFI program

For more information on the AFI program, please see: www.viu.ca/icr or contact Michele Patterson at 250-740-6296 or by email at: [email protected]


Sasamans (Our Children) Society Office: 680 Head Start Crescent, Campbell River, BC, V9H 1P0

Phone: 250-914-2212 Fax: 250-914-2215 Toll-Free: 1-888-597-2189

Sasamans Society News January 2012

Moving forward in 2012 - What's new this month It`s been a busy January for the Sasamans Society, with visits to both the Quatsino First Nation and the Whe-la-la-U Area Council in Alert Bay. Two facilitators from the Sasamans Society spent several days in Quatsino, meeting with parents and youth. They then traveled to Alert Bay to have dialogues with elders and parents. Meeting with the public and hearing the questions, stories and concerns from the constituents is a vital part of what the Sasamans Society does, as it works towards the goal of collaborating with communities to identify needs and create plans to keep aboriginal children out of government care. The Sasamans team is currently hard at work on draft reports about the team`s findings in three communities: The Dzawada'enuxw First Nation of Kingcome Inlet, the Wachiay Friendship Centre and the Laichwiltach Family Life Society. The first report, about Kingcome Inlet, will form the basis of how future reports are completed.

Once the draft reports are complete, representatives of the Sasamans Society will go into the communities to do a presentation on the findings, and to seek people, including youth, parents, elders and frontline workers, to participate in a community committee. That committee will go through the draft report, and with the support of the Sasamans Society, will identify needs in the community and gaps in service, in order to work together to keep children out of care. The Society is aiming to have the draft reports and community visits done for the Wachiay Friendship Centre, the We Wai Kai First Nation, the Laichwiltach Family Life Society and the Dzawada'enuxw First Nation done by the end of March. It`s going to be a busy last quarter for the Sasamans Society.

Visit planned to Dzawada'enuxw First Nation Feb. 8 - 10 Two Sasamans Society representatives are planning to visit the community of Kingcome Inlet, home of the Dzawada'enuxw First Nation, from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10 to have a dialogue with community members to discuss how they, as a community, keep children out of care. Because of the remote location of Kingcome Inlet, the visit will only take place if weather permits. Community members will hear details about planned meetings and events via CB radio once they become available. The Dzawada'enuxw First Nation of Kingcome Inlet is an isolated community with travel in and out by seaplane or by boat.


Sasamans (Our Children) Society Office: 680 Head Start Crescent, Campbell River, BC, V9H 1P0

Phone: 250-914-2212 Fax: 250-914-2215 Toll-Free: 1-888-597-2189

January 2012

A look at what the term 'non-delegated services means for the Sasamans SocietyThe Sasamans Society's long-term aim is to provide Aboriginal services currently provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development in aboriginal communities in the North Island area. Referred to as "Indigenous Approaches,' aboriginal communities are taking the lead in developing and delivering services for their children and families, and ensuring that those services are rooted in traditions and customs. There are 15 contracts in B.C. with First Nations and Societies, so the movement towards child and family wellness plans conceived by First Nations for First Nations is happening throughout the province. The Sasamans Society's mandate is to plan for and govern a North Island Aboriginal Child and Family Service system that will service both communities as well as urban aboriginal organizations. However, the services that Sasamans Society will provide will not include 'delegated' services currently provided by the Ministry. Delegated services refer to guardian ship, resources development and child protection. Watch for February’s newsletter for more information on delegated agency roles. The Sasamans Society's goal is to provide the non-delegated piece of the puzzle. The level of service in aboriginal communities varies widely, so gaps in service need to be first identified, and then addressed. However, non-delegated services include everything from mental health services for youth, youth probation, family support counselling, and trauma counselling and family violence workers. Working with individual communities to determine which services are needed and required is the important first step the Sasamans Society is taking. Communities

will be served in a manner that respects cultural traditions and community members will be the ones who work with the Sasamans Society to create the service model that best suits the needs of their own community.

The Sasamans Society - Who We Are

Sasamans is derived from the Kwak'wala language. It translates to “our children”, which reflects the society`s intention to honour and listen to our children`s voices, consequently the voices of our communities. The Sasamans Society has two roles in aboriginal communities: to focus on supporting our communities in identifying a service plan that meets their needs through an information gathering process, and to develop a strategic plan to introduce the concept of the management of aboriginal services to our communities and what it could look like. Over time this plan would phase out the Ministry of Child and Family Development`s role in the management of aboriginal services (NOT including delegated services, i.e. children in care) The Sasamans Society is charting new waters to provide First Nations and urban aboriginal organizations with the support necessary to shape their vision of a child and family wellness plan and to develop their respective cultural and traditional approaches to keep children out of care.

Reaching out to young people and adults who have been in care The Sasamans Society is hoping to hear from young people and adults who have previously been in government care. The Society wants to hear what these community members think children currently in care could most benefit from. To get in contact with the Society, please call Terry at 250-914-2212. Privacy will be respected and honoured.


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job titlE : bariStaCompany Name : North Coast Backpackers Date Posted : 2/2/12Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Details : PT or could be FT position if desired. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Duties include make special teas/ coffees, serve customers, cashier and closing. Must have “FOODSAFE’ certificate & experi-ence. To start ASAP. Contact : Apply in person with resume, Rob or Savan-nah, 101-8636 Granville Street

job titlE : SErvEr Company Name : Sporty Bar & Grill Date Posted : 1/31/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Details : Duties related to serving customers. Experi-ence an asset but not necessary. Available immediately. Contact : Apply to Walter by Fax: 250-949-8894 or in person 7800 Market Street

job titlE : boommaN/ DEckhaND Company Name : DH Timber Towing Ltd Date Posted : 2/1/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Location : Coal Harbour Salary : $30.41/ hr + benefits Details : Operate dozer boats and winders. Deckhand on tugboat. Must have experience on all plus MED, ROCM and Marine First Aid courses. Require caulk boots, vehicle and DL. Contact : Apply to DH Timber by fax 250-949-9886 or email: [email protected]

job titlE : maiNtENaNcE workEr Company Name : Town Park Apartments Date Posted : 2/1/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Salary : $15/ hr Details : Repair & upkeep of 71-unit complex; minor electrical & plumbing repairs. Must be team player; have good working knowledge of general home repairs & maintenance; You are reliable & honest. Apply with references. Phone for interview appt. Contact : Marg - Phone: 250.902.0677

job titlE : kitchEN PrEP & DElivErY Company Name : Sporty Bar & Grill Date Posted : 1/31/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Details : Kitchen prep and delivery driver needed. Ex-perience is an asset but not necessary. Must have valid DL, but vehicle is provided. Position available immedi-ately. Contact : Apply to Walter by Fax: 250-949-8894 or in person 7800 Market Street

job titlE : aDmiN aSSiStaNt Company Name : Pacificus Biological Services Ltd Date Posted : 1/30/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Location : Port Hardy Details : Applicants must have strong customer service, communication and computer skills and have operat-ing knowledge of office technologies. Multi-tasking and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. Contact : Submit resume, cover letter & references to [email protected] by Fri. Feb.17, 2012 (Attn: Jen Rus-sell)

job titlE : fiShEriES tEchNoloGiSt Company Name : Pacificus Biological Services Ltd Date Posted : 1/30/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Location : Port Hardy Details : Applicants must have a technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences. This person will work with senior staff to assist with field projects and office activities. Valid BC driver’s licence are re-quired. Contact : Submit resume, cover letter & references to [email protected] by Fri. Feb.17, 2012 (Attn: Jen Rus-sell)

job titlE : fiShEriES bioloGiSt Company Name : Pacificus Biological Services Ltd Date Posted : 1/30/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Location : Port Hardy Details : Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences and previous field experience in coastal BC. This person will design and undertake fish and fish habitat field evaluations, manage projects, supervise field crews, and Contact : Submit resume, cover letter & references to [email protected] by Fri. Feb.17, 2012 (Attn: Jen Rus-sell)

job titlE : rEliEf hoUSEkEEPEr/ chEf Company Name : Great Bear Nature Tours Date Posted : 1/24/12 Full/Part-Time : Seasonal Location : Port Hardy Details : As Relief Housekeeper/Chef, you will work as the Chef when the FT Chef has days off, and the House-keeper when the FT Housekeeper has days off. Please email a cover letter and resume with 3 references. Com-plete details at [email protected] Contact : Email materials to Marg Leehane or Adele de Wit at [email protected].

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job titlE : froNt officE Company Name : Great Bear Nature Tours Date Posted : 1/24/12 Full/Part-Time : Seasonal Location : Port Hardy Details : You will have responsibility for operating the office 5 days per week with some weekend work re-quired from April to mid October. Please email a cover letter and resume with 3 references. Complete details at [email protected] Contact : Email materials to Marg Leehane or Adele de Wit at [email protected].

job titlE : aDUlt rESoUrcE workEr Company Name : North Island Community ServicesDate Posted : 1/23/12 Full/Part-Time : Part-time Location : Port Hardy Details : This position will be part-time Monday-Fri-day. A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are required. A Criminal Record Check. Applicants must have Community Support Cert. or equivalent education and experience. Contact : North Island Community Services Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or phone 250.956.3134

job titlE : mariNE mEchaNic Company Name : Triport Marine Date Posted : 1/23/12 Full/Part-Time : Full-Time Location : Port Hardy Salary : Up to $30/ hr DOE Details : Repair & rebuild inboard & outboard engines and drives. Must be certified in Mercury or Evinrude. You have knowledge in all aspects of boat repair and are physically fit. Require steel toe boots. Contact : Please Fax resume to 250.949.6251 with attention Jim

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moNEY-Smart kiDSWant to give your kids some money sense? This great book, “Money-Smart Kid$” by Gail Vaz-Oxlade (pub-lished by Collins, 2011) has some great advice about how to make sure your kids grow up with good money habits. Some of the tips in the book are:

• You should give your kids a regular allow-ance, instead of just giving them money whenever they ask for it. That way they are forced to save up for things they want.

• If you do give allowance, set some expectations for how your kids will spend it. Ideally they should divide it in three, one part to save, one part to share/donate, and one part to spend.

• Take the time to talk about money with your children. Show them how you save up for big-ticket items, and value even the small change around your house.

• Set up bank accounts with your kids, and talk to them about the importance of keeping track of their expenses (and their bank card!)

• When your child is old enough, it’s good to start building their credit by getting a credit card with a very small limit, and helping them stay on top of payments.

• Make sure you teach your kids the importance of savings. Even a small amount, like $5 a week, will go a HUGE way to having a healthy savings account when they get older. If your child has a hard time saving his or her money, you could offer to match whatever they save, 50%/50%. This could be a good way to save money for school clothes, or a new computer.

• Talk to your kids about the differ-ence between “needs” and “wants” and help them prioritize their needs.

Gail talks about some rules to remember, including:Remember your children are always watching you• It’s just as easy to learn bad habits as

good ones• Explain everything you’re doing• What goes around comes around• Keep it simple• Routine is your friend• Know when to let go!

What are some of your money-smart habits? Let us know on the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Facebook page!


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fEbrUarYFEBRuARY 6: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Council Meeting, 3pm

FEBRuARY 7 : Emergency Management Committee meeting, 10-11am Wakas Hall

FEBRuARY 8: Claire Trevena’s Community Office Open-House, 2pm @ Robert Scott

FEBRuARY 10-12: Cedar weaving @ Elders’ Centre (10am-9pm Fri, 10-4 Sat & Sun)

FEBRuARY 11: Family Fun Night @ Elders’ Centre

FEBRuARY 13: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Council Meeting, 3pm. Week of jewelry classes starts.

FEBRuARY 14: Valentine’s Day

FEBRuARY 16: CCP Dinner @ Elders’ Centre, 5pm

FEBRuARY 17: Digital Jam @ Alert Bay

FEBRuARY 20: Flea Market, Wakas Hall 10am-3pm, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Council Meeting, 3pm

FEBRuARY 23-26: Harvey Walkus Memorial Tournament

FEBRuARY 27-28: Truth & Reconciliation Commission hearings, Port Hardy

marchMARCH 3: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Community Healing Feast

MARCH 5: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Council Meeting, 3pm

MARCH 12: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Council Meeting, 3pm, Sarah Walkus’ 90th Birthday!

MARCH 16: UBC Museum of Anthropology Opening Reception for Doug Cranmer exhibit

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