Yo news may 2 2014

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 05/2/2014

WELL HELLO EVERYONE! Are you enjoying the nice weather we have been

having lately? I sure hope so.

As you may have heard, the Elder's have been very

busy the last week catering for various occasions.

Last week we catered for Trust for their monthly

meeting. Then we did an outside cater function up at

the Port Hardy Hospital for the ground breaking of

the new ward that's going to be built. I have been

informed that we came recommended from a reliable

source to cater! That's awesome! As you know, the

Elders fundraise to do things like go to the Annual

Elder's Conference, go on trips to the homelands,

have weekly luncheons, exercise, swim, etc. One of

the Elder's main Revenue is through catering. The

Elder's are also on a health kick. So we cook and

serve all healthy meals. Lucy Hemphilll & I prepare

and cook every Elder's Day Mondays and make the

healthiest meal for them possible. Great job G&N

Elders for taking a step towards healthy living!

s you all know, Lucy will be leaving by the end of

this month. I would like to thank her for all her hard

work and dedication she has put into the Nutrition

Program, as well as into the Elder's Program! We

wish you well on your journeys down the road. We

will miss you!

Elder's Day is still in action! Please feel free to bring

a friend (Elder) from other communities! We will be

working towards our Tri Band Elder's Luncheon in

the very near future. Every Monday starting at 10am

Our next catering job in May 8th for Trust. I need

each of you that plan on coming on any trips this

summer to help. It is not fair to those that are always

helping with fundraising activities. You MUST help

it least 3 times from now until the trips in order to be

able to come along. So please, be sure to help. If you

can't, you can also send someone on your behalf.

YO! News May 2, 2014

3-4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

5 CALL OUT LIST UPDATE

6 NEW HALL POLICY’S

7 G-N COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

8 REQUEST FOR CATERING DINNER

9 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK

10 EARTHQUAKE SURVIVAL GUIDE

11 GFB CALANDER

12-13 HEALTH & FAMILY SURVISE UPDATE

14 PATIENT TRAVEL UPDATE

15 TUTORING SCHEDULE FOR MAY

16 GNHH BINGO SCHEDULE FOR APRIL, MAY

17 HEALING MINISTRY

18-21 RAFFEL TICKET FUNDRAISER

22-23 LOCAL JOB POSTING

24 BIRTHDAY WISHES

We are sending all of our love, prayers &

condolences to Shirley's family & the Nolie family. I

will be out of the office attending an Elder's funeral

in Alert Bay Friday May 2 with a few Elders from

here.

Gilakasla

Silena George, Elder's Coordinator


YO! NEWS IS PREPARED BY BERNADINE CLAYTON

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW RECEPTIONIST

This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every second week 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]

Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-3404

Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries, Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty, Personnel and Finance

Portfolios

Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852

Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios

Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3855

Health & Social Development, Housing, Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios

Eddie Charlie: (250) 230-9251

Housing Portfolio

Sandra Charlie: (250) 230-4677

Housing Portfolio

Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360

Housing Portfolio

Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459

STAFF

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office

Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Les Taylor, Native court worker

(250) 949-8343 Margaret Bernard, Finance

[email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development

[email protected] / (250) 902-2301 Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development

[email protected] / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty

[email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant

[email protected] / (250) 902-2311 Lucy Scow, Finance/ council secretary

[email protected]/ (250) 902-2300 Lorna Henderson, Housing

[email protected] / (250) 902-2304 Nicole McLelland, Natural Resources Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-0550 Fax: (888) 345-5063 Grace Smith, Education

[email protected] / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works

[email protected] / Cell: (250) 230-0087 Native Courtworker Office

(250) 902-2223 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) 949-833


Economic Development Update

We are coming to the end of the initial information about the basis of the economic development

corporation. We will continue to provide updates on the work that is being done and the

transition of the Nations businesses to the ecdev corp.

Now we are hoping for some help. We are looking for a name for the economic development

corporation, it is important that the name is culturally significant, accepted by the Elders and

means what our community wants it to mean when representing the ecdev corp for the many

years to come. We are providing 5 options below, they are not the only options of course but 5

that we see fitting the criteria mentioned earlier. The spelling and meaning of these words comes

directly from the First Voices website and the work done by them on the “Language Legacies”

project. Please give these different options some consideration and then let us know which one

you like the best, then second best and finally third best. The Sisiutl artwork is a part of the

overall “logo” with the name being incorporated into it.

Here are the options:

k̓awat̕si - [k̓a] (wa) (t ̕si) Means- treasure box, painted

ḵ ̓iḵ ̓ed - [ḵ̓i] (ḵ ̓ed) Means- Rich, wealthy (To be)

dadalut̕ła- [da] (da) (lu) (t ̕ła) Means- get or earn money, trying to

dalanukw- [da] (la) (nukw) Means- money, has or to have

ǥwa'wina- [ǥwa] ('wi) (na) Means- Raven

Once the name has been chosen the artwork and the name will be professionally “finished” and

then it will be used on all signage, business cards, letter head etc.

Please email [email protected] with your votes or stop in and see Bernadine.

We will also have a booth at the community open house May 7th where you can vote.

Gila’kasla and until next time, stay safe!!

mailto:[email protected]


k ̓awat ̕si Economic Development Corporation

ḵ ̓iḵ ̓ed Economic Development Corporation

dadalut’la Economic Development Corporation

dalanukw Economic Development Corporation

gwa’wina Economic Development Corporation

http://www.firstvoices.com/en/Kwakwala/word/1b5cce3ab73546b1/%27treasure+box%27+with+painting

http://www.firstvoices.com/en/Kwakwala/word/be9390aa21d40b6c/rich%2C+wealthy+%28to+be%29


News from Lucy Scow

Just a reminder to come into the Band office for the call out list and fill out our

forms, there are many jobs coming up, there have already been a few people on the

list that has gotten a job through the call out list, please if you are on the list

already and know that your number isn’t updated please do come in and update it,

if you don’t and I try call or text you and you aren’t available I will move to the

next person and your name won’t come up until I go through the whole list again.

How the list works

I go through the list when a job comes up

I follow the list of how it was drawn or in the order you handed me your form.

I call you, text, Facebook or email you

If declined I won’t come back to you until your name comes up on the list. It

will also be reported to Pat for those of you who are social assistance and it

will affect your social assistance.

There are close to 70 people that have filled out forms I cannot just pick

anyone for a job I need to know if they have the experience or interest in the

position.

Some jobs require licensed drivers this will be the only reason that I would

jump the list to find those that have license in the order of course of how they

are on the list.

Some businesses are requesting qualified workers or specific experience. So I

have to look through the list thoroughly to find that specific person.

Some jobs are long term and some jobs are short term it isn’t in my control to

pick and choose who will be in what position.

If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact me I am more

than willing to answer any questions.

Call the band office and ask for me Lucy Scow please let the receptionist know it is

in regards to the call out list thank you!


Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Child & Family Services Department Report

By Dean Wilson, Director of Child & Family Services

A larger annual report is being prepared but here are some highlights of the 2013/14 year:

Last year we accomplished a 90% reduction in the number of suicide concerns - and this year it has

stayed at that low rate or even lower:

In addition, we have been working with MCFD to change the responses to child welfare concerns in the

community - this has resulted in a 50% decrease in the numbers of people involved in child protection

investigations:

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There are also more people than ever getting counseling to work on their healing. This year we had 1153

counseling appointments compared with last year when there were 670 - a 72% increase!

Services 2013/14 2012/13 Notes

Check Ins 169 n/a Not tracked in 2012/13

Counseling & Personal Healing

1153 670 72% increase in number of

counseling appointments

Parenting 28 24 Not a significant change Life Skills Outreach 217 10 A new service focusing on high risk

youth Relationship 148 106 32% increase in people addressing

relationship issues Housing/Finances 51 37 37% increase in contacts for people

struggling with issues of finances or

housing Advocacy 270 196 38% increase in the amount of

advocacy staff are carrying out for

clients Attend Court 146 131 12% increase in the number of

people supported at court Healing Circle 148 26 Healing Circle was added near the

end of 2012/13 so a straight

comparison would be misleading Case Conferences 579 459 26% increase in the number of

people supported through case

conferences

We had 3453 contacts with clients last year. On average, this means that our team of 6 people provided

services to 67 people each week - in addition to attending meetings, committees, training opportunities,

doing paperwork, and other minor work. A huge accomplishment - my hat's off to the team!


Tutoring May Schedule-

Adult Education Centre at Gwa –Sala- ‘Nakwaxda’xw

Thurs, May 1- 4-6

Sat, May 3- canceled

Sun, May 4- 7-9

Mon, May 5- 7-9

Thurs, May 8- 4-6

Sat, May 10- 1-4

Sun, May 11- 12-2 ** change schedule, as Mother’s day

Mon, May 12- 7-9

Thurs, May 15- 4-6

Sat, May 17- canceled

Sun, May 18- canceled

Mon, May 19- Victoria Day 7-9

Thurs, May 22- 4-6

Sat, May 24- 1-4

Sun, May 25- 7-9

Mon, May 26- 7-9

Thurs, May 29- 4-6

Sat, May 31- 1-4


GNHH BINGO SCHEDULE FOR APRIL, MAY

AND EARLY JUNE

Tuesday APRIL 15TH

NORMAN JANSSEN BINGO & ALL DRAWS

(YOUTH TRIP TO HAWAII)

MARION WAMISS CONCESSION

Friday APRIL 18TH

CHRISTMAS BINGO

DAISY & DARRYL COON JR CONCESSION

THOMAS JACK ALL DRAWS

Tuesday APRIL 22ND

JACK WALKUS MEDICAL & ALL DRAWS


Friday APRIL 25TH

BINGO IS CANCELLED & HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY MAY 3RD

Tuesday APRIL 29TH

GENERAL

$5.00 BOOKLET NIGHT

THOMAS JACK ALL DRAWS

Friday MAY 2ND

2014 CANOE JOURNEY – GARY WALKUS &

ALL DRAWS

ED/DOWA CHARLIE CONCESSION

Saturday MAY 3RD

MCKAYLA MCLEAN MEDICAL


DARRYL COON JR ALL DRAWS

Tuesday MAY 6TH

THOMAS JACK MEDICAL BINGO & ALL

DRAWS


Friday MAY 9TH

2014 CANOE JOURNEY – GARY WALKUS &

ALL DRAWS


TUESDAY MAY 13TH

2014 GRADS


DRAWS ARE OPEN

FRIDAY MAY 16TH

CHRISTAMAS BINGO

JACK FAMILY CONCESSION

DRAWS ARE OPEN

TUESDAY MAY 20TH

CHRISTMAS BINGO


DRAWS ARE OPEN

FRIDAY MAY 23RD

GENERAL

JACK FAMILY CONCESSION

DRAWS ARE OPEN

TUESDAY MAY 27TH

GENERAL BINGO


DRAWS ARE OPEN

FRIDAY MAY 30TH

2x$1000.

CHRISTMAS BINGO

ED/DOWA CONCESSION

DRAWS ARE OPEN

Tuesday JUNE 3RD

2014 GRADS


DRAWS ARE OPEN

Friday JUNE 6TH

THOMAS JACK MEDICAL & ALL DRAWS


DRAWS ARE OPEN

THANK YOU FROM GNHH BINGO

COMMITTEE


Local Job posting

CLERK/ CASHIER-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: OLD SCHOOLHOUSE STORE

Expiry Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 9am

Details: Provide customer service, operate till,

perfom cash/debit transactions.Must be flexible

with shifts, available for various shifts between

the hours of 6 AM to 10 PM including weekends.

How to apply: Apply in person with resume to

Old Schoolhouse Store: 4950 Beaver Harbour

Road, (off Byng Road}

RETAIL CLERK-PART-TIME

COMPANY: QUARTERDECK LIQUOR STORE

Wage: DOE

Expiry Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 9am

Qualifications & Experience: Customer service,

Serving It Right, must be of legal age to sell

alcohol with cash experience preferred. Wiling to

train the right candidate and work will be for

approximately 3 shifts per week

How to apply: Drop off resume to the front desk

of the hotel

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: GEISLER CONSTRUCTION

Wage: DOE

Expiry Date: Monday, May 12, 2014 - 9am

Qualifications & Experience: Must be

Journeyman Carpenter knowledgeable in all

aspects of house construction. Must have Class 5

DL and provide driver's abstract. Require own

hand tools, hard hat, safety boots. Start asap.

How to apply: Phone or Fax: 250-949-7139 or

phone 250-949-1135 cell or email

[email protected]

MECHANIC/WELDER-FULL-TIME

Wage: TBD

Expiry Date: Monday, May 12, 2014 - 9am

Details: Looking for an experienced

Mechanic/Welder for road construction

equipment. Ticket not required. This is a camp

job outside of Port Hardy with the shifts being

14/7.

How to apply: Email resume:

[email protected]

RAMP AGENT-SEASONAL

COMPANY: PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES

Wage: $11.94/Hour

Expiry Date: Friday, May 9, 2014 - 9am

Details: Load/unload freight, luggage from PC

aircraft, accept & release freight, create waybills;

tow & inspect aircraft; drive passengers to float

dock, operate forklift and other machinery as

required

Qualifications & Experience: Valid Class 5 DL,

team player, work well alone, excellent customer

service skills, lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long

periods, work outdoors

How to apply: email [email protected]

BARISTA-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: CAFE GUIDO

Wage: DOE


Details: Cafe Guido is looking for a customer

service star to join our team. Must love coffee, be

energetic and positive, and a great team player.

Full time, part time, and casual/student positions

available, working evenings and weekends are

likely for most positions. Must be able to multi-

task and prioritize, work in a fast paced

environment, have memory for detail, and create

friendly relationship with customers.

Qualifications & Experience: Start immediately.

Must have or be willing to obtain Foodsafe level

1. Experience in a cafe or similar environment an

asset, exceptional customer service a must.

Includes making drinks and food to order, using

a cash register, dishes and other cleaning.

How to apply: Apply in person with cover letter

and resume at Cafe Guido or email

[email protected]

FRONT STORE MANAGER-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: REXALL

Wage: TBD


Details: The Front Store Manager is the catalyst

in building an effective team to ensure the

ongoing success of store operations. Acting as a

leader in driving superior customer experience,

that translates into an environment that ensures

people make the healthiest choices quickly, easily


and confidently, helping them feel better every

day.

WORKING TO BUILD STORE OPERATIONS

YOUR FOCUS WILL BE TO:

•Actively promote the Rexall image within the

community by encouraging a positive profile

through participation and leadership in

community business groups as well as initiatives

focusing on Health and Wellness.

•Demonstrate outstanding sales ability,

leadership capabilities, and contributes to the

overall store concept by bringing plenty of

energy, enthusiasm, passion and strong

communication skills as we strive to be

recognized as the Canadian leader in pharmacy

health care.

•Identify ways in which front shop and

pharmacy programs intersect and ensure

communication to maximize customer interface

is smooth and seamless towards achieving

exceptional customer service.

•Oversee human resource activities which

include recruitment, training, certification,

developing and motivating staff, performance

evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and

handling union issues where applicable.

•Champion and model the development of

subject matter expertise at store level. Health

and Wellness product knowledge, merchandising,

loss prevention, Health and Safety and

exceptional Pharmacy/Patient Care.

•Ensure that the store achieves and maintains

budgeted sales, gross profit, EBITDA, inventory

targets, labour costs, shrink, and controllable

store expenses.

•Lead and inspire store staff-"hands-on"

approach in identifying and responding to issues

in a timely manner motivating employees to

perform above expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

•5-7 years retail sales experience

•Strong financial acumen

•Proven superior customer service, people

management and effective communication skills;

•Exceptional multi-tasking skills with the ability

to adapt to change

•The effective execution and implementation of

strategic corporate initiatives and programs;

•Strong problem solving and analytical skills

How to apply:

Visit Rexall.ca/careers/ posting #860-029 or email

resumes to [email protected]

CUSTOMER SERVICE-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: DUNLOP'S HOME HARDWARE

Wage: Minimum DOE


Details: Provide service at the Customer Service

Counter. Includes cashier duties and product

assistance. Willing to train. PT position could

lead to FT

How to apply: Apply in Person with/wo resume to

Mike Christianson, 8945 Granville Street, Port

Hardy BC

GARDEN CENTER REP-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: DUNLOP'S HOME HARDWARE


Details: Provide customer service in Garden

Center, run cash register, assist clients loading

purchases. Start date asap. Seasonal position 30

+ Hours/week

How to apply: Apply in person with/wo resume

to: Mike Christianson 8945 Granville Street, Port

Hardy BC

COOK/LINE COOK-FULL-TIME

COMPANY: SPORTY BAR & GRILL

Wage: DOE


Details: Part-time and Full-time position

available. Apply asap

Qualifications & Experience: Must be fast, clean,

reliable and trainable with positive and creative

input; able to maintain high quality and

cleanliness

How to apply: Email resumes to Alfons or Stacey:

[email protected] or drop off in person to 8700

Hastings St. Port Hardy or mail to Box 113,

Pt.Hardy BC V0N 2P0


We would like to say A Very Happy 5th Birthday to our Handsome son Buddy Jr on May 2nd . Love you

son! Love Mom, Dad, Tris, Alisha, Trin and Sierra.

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Happy 5th Birthday to my handsome nephew Keagon Victor on May 30, 2014. I hope you have a fabulous

day babe. We love you very much. Love aunty Vi and baby Vic also a very special birthday wish to my big

bro Jimmy Charles King and baby girl Jazzy Jazz on May 27th love you guys have a wonderful day.

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A happy 5th Birthday going out to our baby boy Keagon Victor on May 30th lots of love from Mommy

Daddy Brother & Baby

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We would like to my brother Jimmy a very special birthday on May 27th also Baby Jazmin Marie lots of

love fr Kevin, Val & Boys ♡

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Wishing my son Xavian Walkus a Very Happy 6th Birthday on May 2, 2014 love Mom, Dad, Romeo and

Evette

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Wishing Brandon Walkus a Happy Birthday May 10, 2014 love you so much I hope you have a wonderful

day! From your honey and the kids Romeo, Xavian, Evette

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