2016 03 04 yo news

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS

YO!News March 4, 2016 BIGHOUSE UPDATE This is an update on what activities are beingcomplete a GN Bighouse. COMMUNITY INPUT Many meetings have taken place over the pastyears to gain input from Community membersBighouse should look like. BIGHOUSE DESIGN Over time the ideas have been put into drawingsdisplayed at Bighouse meetings held. BIGHOUSE SOCIETY In addition a Bighouse Society was formed wdirectors. The main purpose of a Bighouse Societya method to raise funds and accept donations frominitiatives and support construction costs of the Bigho CONTRACTORS Our Economic Development Corporation, KEDC,and CEO have assisted with studies and selectionconstruction of the Bighouse. BUILDING MATERIALS AND COSTS It remains that we gain access to logs from ouruse for building the Bighouse. Strong efforts are Ec Dev Corp and Treaty Neg Team to access tenuresto use to hire carpenters for carving and building.these efforts are successful construction can begin.. GROUNDBREAKING Soon we hope to announce the groundbreakinghoped by then we will be close to accessannouncements will be made for hiring contractorscommunity members interested in helping out. The GN Treaty team have facilitated meetings.Ninogad cannot stress enough the importanceown Bighouse to carry our ceremonies and all thoseteach the young to follow footsteps laid out by ouris difficult to wait, but we all continue to work construction started. Gila Kasla. Please watch for further updates. (Please contact myself, Colleen Hemphill at the Treatyfurther details)

’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 04/03/2016

being carried out to

past two and half members on what the

drawings that were

w the Board of Society is to provide

from fund raising Bighouse.

KEDC, contractors selection of site for

our homelands to on-going by our

tenures and funds building. As soon as

begin..

groundbreaking ceremony. It is access logs and

contractors and GN

ings. Elders and importance of having our

those activities to our ancestors. It hard to get the

Treaty Office for

TRM MEETING – MARCH 7, 2015 You are invited to a Treaty Related Measures meeting: Date: Monday, March 7th, 2016Place: Elders building big roomTime: 4:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm Childminding: at our Health Centre big room Purpose:review progress studies/projects in the Homelands

1. Surveys of 4 areas in Gwa’sala territory

2. Tourguides –and Giga’ak

3. Burnett Bay trail Door prize: Apple iPad Please join us and voice your opinion and suggestions. Hosted by: Gwa’salaNations Treaty Office

MARCH 7, 2015

You are invited to a Treaty Related

Monday, March 7th, 2016 Elders building big room

at our Health Centre

review progress on projects in the Homelands --

4 areas in sala territory

– staying at Ba’as ak

Burnett Bay trail

Door prize: Apple iPad

Please join us and voice your opinion

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations Treaty Office

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 04/03/2016

Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionis This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every first of the month and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine 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 submissions 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)

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve

Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

COUNCIL

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

Grace Smith: (250) 902-2320

Treaty, Housing, Infrastructure Portfolios

Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852 Health and Social Development,Ec. Dev. Band Office,

Capital, Treaty, Education, Personnel, Infrastructure, fishing, FuneralPortfolios

Lucy Scow: (250) 230-4275

Ec. Dev, Youth, Treaty, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios

Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034 Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing, Education, Fishing Portfolios

Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642

Youth, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios

Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360 Housing, Social Development, Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing,

Education, Personnel, Fishing, DarrylPortfolios

Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459 Social Development, Ec. Dev, Band Office, Capital,

Treaty,Housing, Personnel, Fishing, Funeral Portfolios

Eddie Charlie; (250) 230-4212 Social Development, Personnel, Housing,

STAFF Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Dylan Thomas, Band Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-2307 Margaret Bernard, Finance [email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development [email protected] / (250) 230-5081 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty [email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant [email protected] / (250) 949-8994 Chelsey Walkus, Food & Nutrition Coordinator [email protected] Katrina Johnny, CCP Coordinator [email protected] / (250) 902-2305 Lucy Scow, Social Development [email protected]/ (250) 902-2309 Lorna Henderson, Housing [email protected] / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer [email protected] / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education [email protected] / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works [email protected] / Cell: (250) 230-0087 Patrick, Public works/recycle operator [email protected]/ (250) 230-4892 David Schmidt, Natural Resource manager [email protected] / (250)902-2310 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre Silena George Elders’ Coordinator [email protected]/ (250) 949-7406 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca Eke Me-Xi School (250) 949-8332


Social Development News

Special Needs

It is that time of year again! If you know that you haven’t received your

Special needs for the year of 2015/2016 please come in to see me to make

arrangements to spend this right away! You have only to the end of

March to receive these funds.

SA Stubs

Friday before Social Assistance day will be the deadline date to hand in

your Stubs, I will not issue any cheques during the week of Social

Assistance, this week is the busiest for me. If you hand your stub in the

week of SA you will receive your cheque the week after.

Appointments

I am always busy during the week doing reports and summaries of the

month and organizing previous month’s paper work so it is a lot easier if

clients would make an appointment with Bernadine so I have that time

aside for you because you are my priority.

If you require further information please do not hesitate to call and

leave a message and I can get back to you as soon as I can.

Lucy Scow

Social Development Administrator


Hello Everyone!

The next GFB date is on Wednesday, March 9th AND the next one will be the week after on

Wednesday, March 16th as I will be away March 22nd - 24th then we will be falling into the

Easter holiday!

There is still no sign up sheet at the front desk due to it being super full but I do have a waiting

list that you can add your name to if you would like to do so :)

Just a friendly reminder that if bags are not picked up on the pick up date they will be given or

sold to someone else (usually the people on the waiting list). If you are unable to pick up yourself,

you can arrange for someone to pick it up for you!

I will be starting to plant in our wonderful community garden in the next little while. If anyone

would like to participate in some gardening, you are more than welcome to come on down!

Have a great weekend!

Chelsey Walkus

Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator

[email protected]

(250)949-7406

(250)230-2319

mailto:[email protected]


Yo Wiksas!

I hope everyone is well.

I would like to thank these people on behalf of the GN

Elder's Program for helping and doing all the fish last

weekend and this week: Leo Lawson, Brian David, Ernie

Henderson, Ernie Hanuse, Gordy Walkus, Alvin Walkus

Sr., David Schmitt, Jimmy King, Conrad Anderson, & Ellen

Paul.

Gilakasla!

The Elders have been keeping up with their Good Food

Program. This last luncheon, everyone received smoked

fish. Fish and wild game are the best types of meat to eat

if any at all.

There were a total of 18 elders present. They have

decided not to participate in the Annual Conference this

year due to various reasons. For the past 2 months it has

been a very thorough discussion as far as finding a

destination and all agreeing on it as a group. There were

a few that did not agree. But they make their decisions as

a group, not just a handful making these sorts of

decisions.

This year the Elders will travel early and head down to

Vancouver Saturday March 19 and return Wednesday

March 23. They have a couple exciting events they chose

between to attend. Their choices were: Canucks game

Saturday night against St Louis Blues or the Return to

Grace Land Elvis Presley tribute concert Tuesday night!

I have a list of the Elders that have been participating in

the group's events and, most important, fundraisers.

Here is the list for this year's trip:

1.Ernie Henderson 2. Marion 3. David 4. Sally 5. John 6. Lily 7. Janet 8. Mary Mac 9. Mable 10. Betty? 11. Kathy 12. Doug 13. Emma 14. Gertie 15. Alvin Sr. 16. Harry James 17. Mary V. 18. Bird 19. Mary H.? 20. Ernie Hanuse? 21. Paddy? 22. Nelly?

Helpers have been appointed by the group. I must

contact them all before posting names.

If you do not see your name on the list, and you wish to

go, please come a speak with me directly at the Elder's

Centre.

Don't forget!

Elder's Fundraiser this Saturday March 5 starting at 5pm!

UFC will be ordered and concession available. Entry is by

donation at the door. Proceeds will go towards the Elder's

Program. Kids are welcome to come with you parents!

After all, it is a family affair!

That's it folks! Have a great weekend :)

Gilakasla! Silena George, Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Elder's Coordinator Phone: 250 949 7406 email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


I am requesting that all band members to please start referring to our street names when calling Telus, BC Hydro, and especially 911. I have sent this map to the Mapping and Database Cofind everyone faster in emergency situations. Once they coordinate our maps to their maps they will contact telus and resend a map for future use in emergency situations. Thank you for your cooperation


I am requesting that all band members to please start referring to our street names when calling Telus, BC Hydro, and especially 911. I have sent this map to the Mapping and Database Co-ordinator, North Island 911 Corp, so that they can

r in emergency situations. Once they coordinate our maps to their maps they will contact telus and resend a map for future use in emergency situations. Thank you for your cooperation

I am requesting that all band members to please start referring to our street names when calling Telus, BC Hydro, and ordinator, North Island 911 Corp, so that they can

r in emergency situations. Once they coordinate our maps to their maps they will contact telus and


Motorized Scooters and wheelchairs


LOCAL JOB POSTING

Wellness Coordinator - Part-Time Company: Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre Industry: Social Services Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 - 9am Details: Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre is currently seeking to fill a part time position as Men’s Wellness Coordinator as part of our team. This position is accountable to the Executive Director and will run from April 1, 2016 – March 31 2017 with a possibility of continuing the following year. Facilitate workshops, support groups that promote and incorporate healing and cultural development for men Engage community members to implement traditional and modern practices in healing Coordinate community events in collaboration with local First Nations where necessary Collaborate with local agencies to provide group sessions in accordance with the job description Host and Coordinate Monthly Health and Education Workshops for Men regarding healthy Male Development Collaborate with the organization to host educational workshops or groups that explore fatherhood Provide cultural sessions that allow men to explore their cultural identity and their traditional role in an aboriginal community or urban setting Qualifications & Experience: Certificate or Diploma in field of Social Services or 5 years of direct experience working with aboriginal men, program coordination and in cultural settings Awareness of Kwa’kwakawa’kw Territories and knowledge of the local First Nations customs and heritage Strong interpersonal communication skills and self- motivated Knowledge of the spectrum of Male Development and Health Class 5 Drivers Licence with own vehicle Must be willing to complete and submit a criminal records check through the Ministry of Justice

How to apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Janet Hanuse by 4:30pm on the posted date. Relief Cook - Full-Time Industry: Forestry Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 9am Details: Remote fly in and out camp. Qualifications & Experience: Experience cooking for small crew, all cleaning and baking. How to apply: please forward a resume to: [email protected] Line Cook - Seasonal Company: Sporty Bar & Grill Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 - 9am Details: This is a seasonal job with start beginning of April. There is a possibility for full-time employment after the season ends in September. We are able to train the right candidate for red seal certification. Qualifications & Experience: Prepare quality, consistent and well-presented food items. Ensure all guidelines and recipes outlined from the head-chef are met and adhered. Prepare and stock for daily operation. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of workspace and equipment. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, as part of a team or independent, on evenings and some weekends. Red seal is an asset but not required. How to apply: per email to: [email protected] per mail: Box 113, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 or drop off resume at 8700 Hastings St. Website: http://www.sportybar.ca Sales/Cashier - Part-Time Company: Ace Hardware Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 8am Details: Job requires ability to run computerized cash registers and Debit machines. Must be willing to learn all aspects of working in a hardware store. Duties will include mixing paint cutting keys, rope chain etc. Receiving and merchandising product. Customer Service is key


must be willing to help customers and work as a team member. Must be available to work weekends and have reliable transportation. Qualifications & Experience: We are looking for a physically fit energetic team player that will help grow our business. Customer Service and Cashier experience would be an asset but would be willing to train the right person. Must be dependable,outgoing and have good customer rapport. Salary is commensurate with experience How to apply: Please apply in person with resume to Terry or Vera Smyth Ace Hardware 7070 Market Street, Port Hardy Enumerators - Part-Time Company: Statistics Canada - Census Industry: Other Wage: $16.31/hr Expiry Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 8am Details: Statistics Canada is looking to hire Crew Leaders and Enumerators for the upcoming Census. These non-office jobs require staff to work in neighborhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas across the North Island. As an Enumerator you will distribute questionnaires door-to-door and conduct personal interviews and follow-up both in person and by phone. Varying employment periods between mid-April and the end of July 2016, depending on the assignment. If you like working with people and are detail-oriented, this may be the job for you. Qualifications & Experience: Are you: 18 years or older? A Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada? Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required? A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required in some areas. Candidates should be computer literate and have access to a home computer with Internet. Candidates must pass a written test, reference check, and government security assessment. How to apply: For information on the application process, please visit the census website: www.census.gc.ca/jobs Website: http://www.census.gc.ca/jobs Crew Leaders - Full-Time Company: Statistics Canada - Census

Industry: Other Wage: $19.91/hr Expiry Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 8am Details: Statistics Canada is looking to hire Crew Leaders and Enumerators for the upcoming Census. These non-office jobs require staff to work in neighborhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas across the North Island. As a Crew Leader you will train, lead and supervise a team of Enumerators. You will be involved in the recruitment of staff. Varying employment periods between early March and the end of July 2016 depending on assignment and location. If you're a proven leader in your community who can motivate others, this may be the job for you. Qualifications & Experience: Are you: 18 years or older? A Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada? Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required? A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required in some areas. Candidates should be computer literate and have access to a home computer with Internet. Candidates must pass a written test, reference check, and government security assessment. Supervisory positions will require the candidate to pass an interview. How to apply: For information on the application process, please visit the census website: www.census.gc.ca/jobs Website: http://www.census.gc.ca/jobs Education Assistiant I - Contract Company: School District #85 Industry: Education Wage: $25.71/hr Expiry Date: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 8am Details: Education Assistant I (Posting #10) Location : Port Hardy Secondary School Hours of Work : 28 hours per week (plus 1 hour for LIF in 15/16), while school is in session Start Date : ASAP Reporting To : Ms. Patti Burt, Principal See attached job description for duties. Qualifications & Experience: CPI and POPARD training is required. FASD training is preferred. This position may involve working with students who can be physically aggressive. See attached job description for qualifications. How to apply: Please direct all applications to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer


School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) P.O. Box 90 Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2PO Applications should be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on the posted date. Website: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/ Clerk/Cashier - Full-Time Company: Old School House Store Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 8am Details: Full time and part time positions available. 7 Days a week availability, Days and Afternoon Shifts. Start date ASAP. Job duties include: customer service, cashiering, stocking, cleaning and lottery. How to apply: Please apply in person with resume to 4950 Beaver Harbour Road. No phone calls please. Campground Manager - Full-Time Company: Quatse River Campground Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 8am Details: Full time position with accommodations and most services included. Duties includes: Facility maintenance ,reservations, reception, fee collection, grounds keeping and monthly reporting. Marketing skills also an asset. Seasonally busy in summer. This could be ideal for retired or semi-retired couple. Qualifications & Experience: Four years of training or equivalent experience in the accommodation and tourism sector. Successful completion of the BC Super host Program. Experience in budget preparation and administration. Power saw experience. Ability to train and work with volunteers. Valid BC driver's licence and good computer skills. How to apply: email resumes to [email protected] or mail to Box #1409, Port Hardy, V0N2P0 Contact Person : Lorraine Landry : 250.949.9022

BIRTHDAY/REQUESTS

Priscilla Charlie-Iraheta: Happy Birthday uncle Norman Charlie Sr we love you uncle. March 4th Love Priscilla Diana Luis baby Rj Happy Birthday up in Heaven to Grandpa John Charlie Sr. He would be turning 82 on the 14th. Love from Priscilla and family Happy Birthday sis Mary Walkus brother David Walkus March 26th Happy Birthday to my baby sis Gladys Dawson NEPHEW David Brotchie love you both so much March 31st Love from Charlie-Iraheta Family _____________________________________________ Jean Ann Paul: Wishing My beautiful daughter Judy Leanne a very special Happy 11th Birthday!! March 10. You have grown so much Babygurl . Mommy and Daddy love you Sweetheart. From your Brother's and Sister's Happy birthday to Samson Cecil March 13th hope you have a wonderful day. Lotsa love Cuz from Jean Ann & Family Special Birthday wishes to Bae'GurrL Mary and (Son) Neph DaiDai' (David) Mar 26. Very Special Birthday to my Big Bro Bruce Wakas Niece Paula Jr Happy birthday March 13. Neph David and Gladys a Happy Happy Birthday ! Happy Birthday to My handsome lil Neph Clydo And Bestest Bro Dux Love from us all Jean Ann & Family _____________________________________________ Gladys Dawson: I would like to wish my nephew David aka boots a happy bday from aunty Gladys March 31 happy love you neph bday to uncle Norman Charlie Sr March 4 th from your neice Gladys love you uncle _____________________________________________ Loraine Skookum – Wilson: Birthday wish going out to my brother Norman love from mommy and i and from the rest of the Skookum gang god bless you Wishing heaven had a phone would like to wish my dad happy birthday for march 14th love and miss you dad __________________________________________ Lucy Scow: Wishing our sonshine Haiden Scow a very Rawsome 10th birthday love you son and


brother from mom dad haley Rylan and mackenna _____________________________________________ Joanna Jack-King: Happy birthday to aunty sarah Lancaster and Shandi Wamiss march 17th. Happy Birthday to my brother thomas and happy anniversary to sis Trish and bro wes March 24th love from Joanna, Rolando, tynisha, Mckayla, Tomika and Mitchell _____________________________________________ Margaret Skookum Joe: Birthday Wishes To, My Uncle Norman March 4th, Judy March 10th, Carla March 23rd, & Twins Bentley & Bailey On March 8th, And Uncle Bruce Sr March 23rd Love From Luke,Margaret & Family Oh And Happy Birthday To My Sis Mary Walkus (Babygirl) & Bro David Walkus For The 26th & To Sis Gladys Dawson & Neph David Brotchie For The 31st, Love You All From The Joe/Walkus Family _____________________________________________ Tiff Wallace: March 24th a day he's been waiting for.... My sonshine William Theodore hits up the double digits. Happy 10th Birthday babe! Hope it's everything you dream of and so much more! I love you to the moon and back!!! love momma & all your siblings. _____________________________________________ Darcy Walkus: Happy Birthday Harvey Walkus, March 31th - Have an awesome year son! _____________________________________________ Sarah Patricia Joe: Happy 1st birthday to my baby twins Bentley and Bailey March 8th! Wishing my girl Carla happy 3rd birthday march 23rd love you kiddos from mommy. Daddy siblings and happy birthday going out to my sis Mary Walkus (baby girl )and bro David Walkus March 26th. wish u all nothing but the best on your special days _____________________________________________ Val Walkus: March 4th special birthday wishes going out to my son weldon Robert who will be 9 years old! March 24th happy anniversary going out to sister Trish and brother Wes! March 26th special 19th birthday going out to my best friend Babi-Gurl lots of love from Kevin Val and the kids _____________________________________________ Jason Willie Walkus: Happy birthday to me on march 21st:) lol

_____________________________________________ Kianna Marie: Happy 16th anniversary to my mom Donna and dad Wilfred on March 10th heart emoticon love from their children _____________________________________________ Melissa Henderson: March 3rd We would like to wish our brother/uncle willo a happy birthday. Hope you have a wonderful day we love and miss you . From Mac, Bernice, Johnson and Melissa _____________________________________________ Laura Thelma: Happy 1st birthday to my Brother Bentley and Sister Bailey! Love forever your big sister Laura _____________________________________________ Alice George-Wamiss: Happy birthday Sarah Lancaster- March 17 Happy birthday Shandi Wamiss- March 17 Happy birthday Thomas jack- March 24 Wishing you all the best. Love you all. From Bill, Alice & family. _____________________________________________ Gloria Nelson: March 5th Happy 15th birthday to our girl Serena Jaelin Richelle.... Love u babe . March 24th Happy 10th birthday to my God son William Charlie , love u kiddo . _____________________________________________ Lily Bruce: Happy birthday to my loving uncle Spruce Wamiss on March 12, 2016. Wish him many more to come too!!!! Love you uncle, with all my heart!!!! _____________________________________________ Paula H Walkus Sr: A very Happy 13th Birthday to our girl Paula Jr. March 13th. Hope u have an awesome day, we love you! Fr. Mom, dad, sisters, and brothers A Happy Birthday to my niece Cherilynn Summer Walkus March 10th. Hope u have an awesome day, lots of love fr aunty Paula, Baba and family. _____________________________________________ Travis Walkus: Would like to wish my baby sis cherilynn a happy 18th birthday , hope u have a great day that u deserve love u from your big brother trav court and the kids _____________________________________________ Maggie Coon: Happy 7th birthday clydo March 6th I love you son. Happy birthday to his dad dukes from clydo March 19

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