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Shuswap Newsletter JUNE 2019
Shuswap Band and Edgewater Elementary School came together to learn about the teepee. Elder Tony, help assist and teach the eager students how to raise a teepee as well as the important cultural stories and protocols behind the teepee. All the children from the school had a chance to learn about the teepee and participate. The Edgewater Elementary School was overly thankful for the opportunity of meaningful collaboration that they gifted beautiful artwork to Chief Cote.” “Thank you to everyone who helped with making this event possible!”
BAND MEETING THURS JUNE 6TH 5PM START
O F F I C E C L OS U R E JUNE 21 2019
National Indigenous Peoples
Day is a day recognizing and
celebrating the cultures and
contributions of the First
Nations, Inuit and Métis
Indigenous peoples of Canada
F A T H E R ’ S D A Y JUNE 19, 2019
Happy Father’s Day to all the
granddads, dads, uncles,
brothers, nephews, cousins
and step dads -- ENJOY
Y E AR E N D S C HOO L C E L E B R A T I O N JUNE 28 2019 Come join at the Shuswap
Band Community Hall 2.30
start
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Health Department
Trauma Crisis training: The Shuswap Band has provided education for 5 members of the Shuswap Band in the
Community Self Care Demonstration Program. This program uses an evidence-based approach which teaches
and facilitates traumatized communities to help each other within a structure and forum of safety in which they
can tell and resolve their stories and thus bring about their mutual recovery. The members are learning to
become facilitators in this process and will be facilitating community members. The program developer, Diana
Canant is here from June 3 through Jun 19 to work with the students and with the membership to initiate this
program.
Orientation starts Monday Jun 3 from 4-7 pizza and salad will be provided. This orientation will provide the
membership an opportunity to learn about the training. The training will then begin Jun 4th for members. This is
an amazing opportunity to start healing!!
Dr. Mannheimer: Will be in the office on Tuesday June 11th and Tuesday June 25th from noon to 2pm
Food box dates: Thursday Jun 6th and Jun 20th
Dietician/Diabetes Educator: Monday Jun 17th from 1-4. Please call the health department to book appointment.
Elders Frozen Meal Cooking: Wednesday Jun 26th from 12-4
Please see attachments for important information about Bed Bugs and Ticks.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Social Assistance Cheque Issue Dates For 2019
JUN 26 JUL.24 AUG.21 SEPT.25 OCT. 23 NOV.20 DEC.18
Cheques can be picked up between 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Clients receiving payments for utilities must bring in their invoice or payments will not be issued.
Community Garden
The garden has been planted, all community are encouraged to come out and water and weed.
If you would like to plant something you are more than welcome to contribute. This is your garden.
Community Strengthening Nights
Our last CSN will take place June 12th. See the poster in this Newsletter.
HOUSING
Housing Applications for New Housing are available at the Administration Office.
Fire Season is here, protect your home and assets. Have a good water hose, clear debris, garbage and other
material that may cause fire to exhilarate. Make sure you and your family are prepared in case you are evacuated.
Still taking applications for Shuswap Housing Committee, Duties of a Housing Committee Member, Develop
Terms of Reference, Policy and Procedure, Housing Budget, New Housing Strategy for current and future
housing. Applications available from the Housing Department.
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Cultural Heritage Department
Shuswap Indian Band has taken the lead on the Kicking Horse Canyon Archaeology Impact
Assessment (AIA) project, which is part of the Trans-Canada Highway expansion with Ministry of
Transportation. This is a great opportunity for us to manage such a large project. We have been able
to have 5 field technicians working full time. This is just the beginning phase of this highway project, so
please let us know if there is an interest in project related training/employment!
As a result of the revenue of this project we were able to purchase a new work truck!! This is a great
asset to our community, as it will enable us to continue to expand our work and allow our crew to have
safe and reliable transportation.
Yoho Twinning
We are also engaged in the Yoho Twinning highway expansion as well. This will connect the highway
expansion that the province is doing to the Alberta border. We will provide updates as the project
commences and be engaging community through meetings.
Landmark Resources Management Ltd
We have contracted Landmark Resources Management Ltd to assist and mentor with the large
research project we have begun. We will be seeking interviews, documents/books, stories in the near
future, so if you have information you would like to share please contact Pauline Eugene or Lavonne
Johnson. If you live out of the area, we can make arrangements such as Skype/video conference or
telephone. This project will strengthen our claim and allow our community to document our history and
knowledge for generations yet to come.
Bitter Root Harvesting
A few of our community members were able to learn how to identify and harvest bitter root, which is a
traditional food and medicine! Was a great opportunity to get out on the land and transfer knowledge
from a couple of our Elders! Thank you to Xavier and Marge Eugene for taking us out and sharing your
knowledge!
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2019 REGISTRATION FORM
SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
PART A: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
First Name: Last Name:
Birth Date:
Age:
Health Care Number:
Status Number:
Family Doctor:
Participant Resides With:
PART B: PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Home Number: Email Address:
Parent/Guardian 1 First Name: Last Name:
Cell Number: Work Number:
Parent/Guardian 2 First Name: Last Name:
Home Address:
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PART C: EMERGENCY & AUTHORIZED PICK UP CONTACT INFORMATION Only the adults listed below & Family/Guardians listed in PART B will be allowed to pick up participant. Other
arrangements will have to be made in writing.
First Name: Last Name:
Cell Number:
Relationship to Child:
First Name: Last Name:
Cell Number:
Relationship to Child:
First Name: Last Name:
Cell Number:
Relationship to Child:
PART D: REGISTRATION If the participant is unable to make a day on short notice please contact the Senior Summer Program Leader ASAP.
Dates: Participation, please circle Y/N
Comments:
WEEK ONE: July 9,10,11
YES/NO
WEEK TWO: July 16,17,18
YES/NO
WEEK THREE: July 23,24,25
WEEK FOUR: July 30,31,1
WEEK FIVE: Aug 6,7,8
WEEK SIX: Aug 13,14,15
Wrap Up Party Date to be Determined
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WAIVERS, DISCLAIMERS & CONSENT
Medical
Does participant have special needs, medical conditions or allergies you would like us to know about? If so,
please list and specify below:
Authorization for Field Trips
I give permission for my child to leave the premises of the Shuswap Band to participate in trips. I give
permission to the staff of Shuswap Band to take my child to all scheduled trip locations for the 2018 Summer
Program. I agree that my child may be transported to trip sites via walking, bus, or Shuswap Band Staff’s personal
vehicles. I understand that my child will be escorted and supervised by the Shuswap Band staff while participating
in these activities.
Authorization & Consent for Children Walking Home (if applicable)
I give permission to have my child walk home by himself/herself (if 10+ years of age)
Photography, Media Release & Waivers
I hereby give the Shuswap Band and its partners and affiliates consent to use and reproduce my child’s name/image for promotional purposes related to Shuswap Band, its member clubs and/or external partners. My child’s first name (unless otherwise authorized) image may be published or used in newspapers, promotional videos, program brochures, posters, on World Wide Web or otherwise displayed to the public or used for other educational/fundraising purposes, either in whole or in part of the Shuswap Band and/or its external partners.
I, the parent/guardian of the child named above give permission for such child to participate in all the programs and services of the Shuswap Indian Band, and consent to any necessary first aid or emergency medical treatment being given or provided for the child, waive any claims against the Shuswap Indian Band, the sponsors of said programs, or any of the Shuswap Indian band’s representatives, employees or volunteers, in respect to any personal injury to such child or to any other person or and loss of or damage to property, arising in any way at, from or in connection with the programs and services of the Shuswap Indian Band. I am providing this waiver on behalf of such child and on behalf of my spouse and any other family members or persons who might entitled to assert such a claim as well as on my own behalf.
________________________ ___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Welcome to our team…………
Hello, my name is Mike Archie
I am very honored to be working for Shuswap Band as the Language and Cultural Advisor as of Monday June 3,
2019. I look forward to meeting all staff and community membership to start the very important work language
and culture as it defines us a people with very long rich history and ties to the land and animals and environment.
I am a fluent speaker of the Secwepemc Language as I was raised by my mother and grandmother as a child
and through some means I did not attend Residential School however I did attend Days Scholar School for a few
years. I have a Bachelorette of Fine Arts and a Major in First Nations Studies through University of Victoria and
Simon Fraser University as well Week-end University which was a joint agreement between University of
Thompson Rivers and University of Northern British Columbia.
I grew up in Canim Lake where I just completed 12 years serving my community as Chief/CEO. I am very grateful
to say that I enjoyed every bit of it and gained a lot of experience and knowledge at various levels with band
programs and governance. Prior to being an elected Chief/CEO I worked in forestry doing Heli-logging and
firefighting and later years as youth and elders cultural coordinator. I also had the opportunity to work with victims
of sexual violence and victimization as well as men’s program.
I learned that healing is key and very important component to advance in learning at any level with community.
Language defines us and our connection to one another and the land which we live on as our ancestors have
since time immemorial. We have come through so many trials and tribulations as individuals, families,
communities and as a nation as a whole. The right to speak and practice our language and traditions were
prohibited by law and children were taken away from communities to attend Residential Schools which strained
the families and way of life. Parenting roles and teachings from elders were pretty much taken away which made
its impact.
Today, I am very passionate and enjoy learning language and culture and tradition I find it very much healing
and understand knowledge is power through learning my history and language and culture. I am very thankful
and grateful for all my teachers and mentors I met throughout my life.
Today, I would like to take what I learned and share it with all staff and community as I feel that is what I believe
is my role in life. I will be around the community and hope that you will come by and visit or have coffee at the
office.
In closing I believe we still have language and culture and traditions instilled in us which we can and will tap into
and most of all we are not afraid to pick up the language and speak it and have fun while doing it. I look forward
to the working with you in the next months to come.
Mike Archie, Language and Cultural Advisor-Shuswap Band
Referrals Co-ordinator, Sasha Eugene
Since my start with the Shuswap Indian Band team I have been working diligently on completing the referrals.
The Shuswap Indian Band, Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, Adams Lake Indian Band, Splatsin, Simpcw First
Nation, and Tk’emlups te Secwepemc & Skeetchestn had a suspension period with the government where
referrals were only recorded and not reviewed or entered into our Community Knowledge Keeper (CKK). The
suspension ran from December 3,2018 until March 18,2019. I have been able to upload the information from
217 referrals into our Community Knowledge Keeper (CKK). I am now working on reviewing the backlogged
referrals and going through the different workflow steps. I also receive anywhere between 5-20 new referrals a
week and enter this information into our CKK as well. My son and Myself are settling in well and are glad to be
back home in the Valley.
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Columbia River Treaty Researcher
I have been going through pictures from various museums across Canada. Looking for old pictures of the
Columbia River. Documentation, information such as plants, trees, various fish, including Salmon. If anyone
out there would like to share stories of your ancestors, please let me know.
With the Columbia River Treaty coming up in 2024 it would be great to get our stories, pictures, beliefs, and
history together.
Brisco Falls:
Question: Who has been to the Brisco Falls?
With information given by some elders, this is an area where the Salmon used to be. I am looking for pictures
and any history of this area. Can be from plants to animals. Colour of water.
Christine Warbrick
SNTC and Shuswap CRT Researcher
cwarbrick@shuswapband.net
778-526-8056 ext.1016
Lands Department
Spay and Neuter Services
If you are a low - medium income family and are looking to have your animals spayed and neutered, please go to
https://pawsforhope.org/what-we-do/spayaid-bc/.
If you qualify, SpayAid could cover 67% percent of the procedure and in most cases 100%.
BC Hydro
UPATE***Shuswap Indian Band has asked for an independent appraisal, by Kent MacPherson. We feel the appraisal
valuation (by the Hydro approved appraiser) is too low for transmission line plan 67381 CLSR. We are still in discussions
for the transmission lines located adjacent to highway 93/95.
BC Hydro and Shuswap’s on-going rent review for the transmission line for Shuswap Indian Reserve on plan 67381 CLSR
has brought to our attention that a portion of 69 kV circuit 60L271 which runs along Highway 95 towards Golden is not
included in this agreement or in any separate agreement.
60L271 runs along the current public road allowance of Highway 95 and portions of the transmission line cross the edge of
several lots on Shuswap IR that are adjacent to the highway. There is presently no right of way agreement in place for the
portions of transmission line that are located outside of the public road allowance.
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We are currently trying to rectify this trespass (by way of a right of way agreement and rent agreement) while negotiating a
new rent review for the transmission line located on plan CLSR 67381. If you would like to see maps of the areas, please
feel free to drop by the Land’s Office.
Community Resiliency Investment Program 2019
UPDATE****We have a post approval meeting Thursday May 30, 2019, which will lead to our workplan. If you are
interested in this please contact please contact landclerk@shuswapband.net or 250.341.3678 ext. 1014
Shuswap Band and Wildlands Eco Forestry have been approved for a project under the UBCM/FNESS portfolio. This
project proposes to continue with On Reserve FireSmart Assessments and mitigation with the objective of assessing all
relevant Band resources within the Reserve. This will be achieved through additional Shuswap Band member HIZ training
and additional courses including First Aid, Basic Chainsaw and other relevan training planned where feasible.
FireSmart mitigation is proposed by conducting the following phases over the 2019 calendar
year:
1. HIZ & Relevant Training: Recruit Band members for training and schedule a training session
day(s) with certified training representative. This will be coordinated with our FNESS fuels specialist.
2. HIZ FireSmart assessments: Prioritize and assess On Reserve resources. Building upon the
initial assessments conducted in the fall of 2018, the objective is to expand on the program,
identifying and conducting assessments for the remaining un-assessed resources.
3. Schedule and conduct FireSmart HIZ activities based on the results of the HIZ assessments.
4. Reassessment of former fuel management treatment units, prescription development, and forest
fuel management activities.
CP Rail
CP and local Police will be patrolling the area over the summer months as there is a lot of non-member use happening.
We strongly urge you to stay off the bridge while fishing. This is an offence that can carry a fine from CP Rail.
CP Rail and The Shuswap Indian Band are discussing ways to limit non-member use but still leave it accessible for
membership and their families. We will be reaching out to membership with some ideas soon.
If you have any ideas you would like to share, please contact landclerk@shuswapband.net or 250.341.3678 ext. 1014.
BC Hydro
BC Hydro’s Overhead Transformer Replacement Program will start sometime in May. There may be some monitoring
positions available. If you are interested, please contact landclerk@shuswapband.net or 250.341.3678 ext. 1014 or
Pauline Eugene at heritage@shuswapband.net.
We will post on Shuswap’s Facebook site when we receive more information.
Land Code & Lands Management Act
Please see next page for the approved Framework Amendments to the First Nations Lands Management Act
If you would like to know how these amendments will affect our Land Code, please contact
landclerk@shuswapband.net or 250.341.3678 ext. 1014
See attached end pages
Shuswap Creek Watershed Restoration
Shuswap Band has received approval from Columbia Basin Trust to move forward with a work plan for
the restoration of Shuswap Creek which is due for submission May 30th, 2019.
This is exciting news. Stay tuned for more opportunities!
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A Heavy Hearted Soldier
We are heavy hearted to say goodbye
as we will not see them as the years fly by
we all feel glum
but good thing
there
is sun
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with
confusion
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with all
our prayers
and
all our grief
sometime
they
sometimes just go away
now we live
with pain
but we
still
live day
by day
We all feel grateful
and blessed
for our
freedom
and for
our peace
Shuswap Indian Band member, Cecilia Nokleby-Johnson won the poster and literary contest through the local
Legion back in November 2018. Cecilia is a grade 6 student at Edgewater Elementary School.
Congratulations !!!
Chief and Councillors report
Greetings Community Members,
Chief and Council are continuing their busy schedules in so many directions and are working extremely hard for our
community.
We are still looking for a Director of Operations and have been lucky to have Lorena, Chief and Councils Executive Assistant
fill that position until such time we get a Director that will suit our community.
Also, Diana Cote has requested an early retirement to spend more time with her family and we are now posting the Territorial
Manager position. We have to thank all of our staff for stepping up and working extra hard to fill in the gaps while we get
someone in that position.
We have hired a new language and culture teacher, Mike Archie, who was previously a Kukpi7 at Canim Lake Band. He
has worked extensively with First Nations Health Authority and will be a tremendous addition to our community as not only
a language teacher, but someone who knows the cultural ceremonies of our people.
Due to the many recent deaths not only in our community but at Akisqnuk, we have had to reschedule our Band Meeting a
few times. Our new time is Thursday June 6 at 5pm. We continue to work on the establishment of the new Administration
building/Health/Dancing Arbor. Please congratulate yourselves in the decision to have the building placed on the old Mud
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Bog site. We have established funding from the Columbia Basin trust to assist us in the creation of this building site. We will
work together with you in creating a vision of what you want, we encourage people to share with us your thoughts are, what
you would like to see in this project? We continue to work for you, dream big!
CEDI/Cando Initiative
SHUSWAP BAND and the District of Invermere met on May 27th for our monthly meeting and will meet again for a day
workshop in September with the team to work on our joint venture to help our two communities come up with an economic
development plan to not only showcase our band but to benefit both communities for the future of our children.
Columbia River Treaty
Ktunaxa Treaty Negotiations- Our meeting had to be rescheduled due to a mechanical failure in the plane from Vancouver.
We are rescheduling this meeting and have yet come up with a date.
Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band MOU
We met with Little Shuswap Indian Band on May 27th to renew our MOU and look for opportunities that are advantages to
both Bands. This was a very good meeting and looked at ways LSLIB can support us with the Highway#1 twinning,
developing strategies on forest tenure, Hydro, and other ventures that will be of huge benefit to both communities.
Letter of Commitment
The Shuswap Indian Band Chief and council have signed on to a Government-to-Government agreement with 6 other First
Nations Bands ; Splatsin, Tkemlups, Little Shuswap Lake Indian band, Skeetchestn, And Simpcw First Nation. Look forward
to more information we are working with The British Columbia Governments to implement and protect all of our rights
surrounding mainly Water, Wildlife and Forestry. We have signed a Letter of Commitment that states we will work together
with Government to protect and steward the land together. The Shuswap Indian Band will hopefully be able to fill our
capacity needs with the implementation of this huge undertaking.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. (Moti)
The Shuswap Indian Band continues to work to finalize the Corridor wide agreement with the Ministry and transportation.
There are several projects going within our territory where the 4 laning of Highway #1 is now approaching the Shuswap
Indian band territory.
We continue to assist all membership and members of Indigenous organizations that we work with to continue to provide
employment in these projects.
Parks Canada
The Shuswap Indian band continues to lead the structure with all neighboring Bands with Parks Canada. We work
continuously to ensure that as the four laning goes through the Glacier, and Jasper Parks that Shuswap Indian Band will
benefit directly throughout. We continue to work with Banff and Kootenay National Park to maintain an ongoing relationship.
Items of mutual interest with Parks Canada continue to be hunting, fishing, park fees, and collection of Berries and herbs
throughout All Canadian Parks.
Please don’t forget to send your email to reception@shuswapband.net so that we can send newsletters and information as
soon as we get it.
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What are bedbugs?
Bedbugs are flat, wingless insects about 0.6 cm (0.25 in.) long. They range in colour from almost white to brown. They turn
rusty red after feeding. Like mosquitoes, bedbugs feed on blood from animals or people.
Bedbugs have that name because they like to hide in bedding and mattresses. Bedbugs usually hide during the day and are
active at night when they feed. They can go for weeks without feeding. See a picture of a bedbug.
Bedbugs are not known to spread disease to people. But itching from the bites can be so bad that some people will scratch
enough to cause breaks in the skin that get infected easily. The bites can also cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Where can you find bedbugs?
Bedbugs are found worldwide. They are most often found in hotels, motels, hostels, shelters, and apartment complexes
where large numbers of people come and go.
Because bedbugs hide in small crevices, they can come into your house on luggage, furniture, clothing, pillows, boxes, and
other objects. The bugs can hide in beds, floors, furniture, wood, and paper trash during the day.
How do you know if you have bedbugs?
The first sign of bedbugs may be red, itchy bites on the skin, usually on the arms or shoulders. Bedbugs tend to leave straight
rows of bites, unlike some other insects that leave bites here and there.
Look also for these other signs:
• The bugs themselves, especially along the seams of mattresses.
• Tiny bloodstains on sheets and mattresses.
• Dark spots of insect waste where bedbugs might crawl into hiding places on furniture, walls, and floors.
• A sweet odour from bedbugs' scent glands where bedbugs are found in large numbers.
How can you treat bedbug bites?
Home treatment can help stop the itching and prevent an infection. You can:
• Wash the bites with soap to lower the chance of infection.
• Use calamine lotion or an anti-itch cream to stop the itching. You can also hold an oatmeal-soaked face cloth on the
itchy area for 15 minutes. You can buy an oatmeal powder, such as Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal, in pharmacies.
• Use an ice pack to stop the swelling.
• See your doctor if you think the bites may be infected.
How do you get rid of bedbugs?
Bedbugs can be hard to kill. Bugs can hide in cracks and crevices in the mattress, bed frame, and box spring. They can spread
into cracks and crevices in the room and lay their eggs. For these reasons, it is best to call a professional pest control company
for treatment choices. The usual treatments include:
• Heat. Equipment is used to heat rooms to kill the bugs and their eggs. The temperature needs to be around 50°C
(122°F).
• Insecticides. Make sure that the product the company uses has been shown to be effective against the bugs you are
trying to get rid of. Do other cleaning steps such as:
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▪ Vacuum often. Be sure to empty the vacuum after each use. If you use a vacuum bag, seal it and throw it out in an
outdoor trash can. If you don't use a vacuum bag, empty the container and clean it with hot, soapy water.
▪ Launder things that might hide bugs. Washing and then drying items in a dryer on a hot setting is adequate to kill
bedbugs in clothing or linens. Turn the dryer to the hottest setting that the fabric can handle.
▪ Use mattress, box spring, and pillow (encasement) sacks to trap bed bugs and help get rid of them. Be sure to
follow the directions on the package.
When the bugs are gone, be careful not to bring bedbugs back into your house.
Follow the link below:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/za1160
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TICKS
Most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems. But it is important to avoid and
check for ticks, and to remove a tick as soon as you find it. Removing the tick completely may help you avoid diseases such
as Lyme disease that the tick may pass on during feeding, or a skin infection where the tick bit you.
How to avoid tick bites
• Learn where ticks and deer that carry ticks are most commonly found in your community. Avoid those areas if
possible.
• Cover as much of your body as possible when working or playing in grassy or wooded areas. Wear a hat, a long-
sleeved shirt, and long pants with the legs tucked into your socks. Keep in mind that it is easier to spot ticks on light-
coloured clothes.
• Use insect repellents, such as products with DEET.
• Clear leaves, brush, tall grasses, woodpiles, and stone fences from around your house and the edges of your yard
or garden. This may help reduce ticks and the rodents that the ticks depend on.
• Remove plants that attract deer, and use barriers to keep deer—and the deer ticks they may carry—out of your
yard.
• Call your local landscaping nursery or county extension office to see if your yard can be treated for ticks with
nonchemical or environmentally safe methods.
Checking for ticks
• When you come in from outdoors, check all over your body for ticks, including your groin, head, and underarms.
Comb your hair with a fine-toothed comb, or have someone check your scalp.
• Ticks can come into your house on clothing, outdoor gear, and pets. These ticks can fall off and attach to you.
▪ Check your clothing and outdoor gear. Remove any ticks you find. Then put your clothing in a clothes dryer on high
heat for 1 hour to kill any ticks that might remain.
▪ Check your pets for ticks after they have been outdoors.
• Check your children daily for ticks, especially during the summer months.
How to remove a tick
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Use fine-tipped tweezers to remove a tick. If you don't have tweezers, put on gloves or cover your hands with tissue paper,
then use your fingers. Do not handle the tick with bare hands.
• Grab the tick as close to its mouth (the part that is stuck in your skin) as you can. The body of the tick will be above
your skin.
• Do not grab the tick around its swollen belly. You could push infected fluid from the tick into your body if you
squeeze it.
• Gently pull the tick straight out until its mouth lets go of your skin. Do not twist the tick. This may break off the tick's
body and leave the head in your skin.
• If part of the tick stays in the skin, leave it alone. It will likely come out on its own in a few days.
• Tape the tick to a piece of paper and put it in a dry jar or ziplock bag for later identification if needed.
After the tick has been removed, wash the area of the tick bite with a lot of warm, clean water. Be sure to wash your hands
well with soap and water also.
You may cover the wound with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more
petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.
Some ticks are so small it is hard to see them. This makes it hard to tell if you have removed the tick's head. If you do not see
any obvious parts of the tick's head where it bit you, assume you have removed the entire tick, but watch for symptoms of a
skin infection.
If you have a rash, headache, joint pain, fever, or flu-like symptoms, this could mean you have an illness related to a tick bite.
If you have any of these symptoms, or symptoms of a skin infection, call your doctor.
What to avoid
Do not try to:
• Smother a tick that is stuck to your skin with petroleum jelly, nail polish, gasoline, or rubbing alcohol.
• Burn the tick while it is stuck to your skin.
Smothering or burning a tick could make it release fluid—which could be infected—into your body and increase your chance
of infection.
There are some tick-removal devices that you can buy. If you are active outdoors in areas where there are a lot of ticks, you
may want to consider buying such a device.
Follow the link below:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tp23585spec
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Unit 3A – 492 Arrow Road
Invermere BC V0A 1K2
250.341.3678
www.shuswapband.net
JOB OPPORTUNITY
MANAGER
TERRITORIAL STEWARDSHIP/KENPESQ’T TERRITORIAL OPERATIONS
SHUSWAP INDIAN BAND
Job Summary
The Manager of Territorial Stewardship/Kenpesq’t Territorial Operations is responsible for the administration, supervision
and leadership of the team that drives recognition of Shuswap Indian Band Title and Rights for the membership and
community, ensures sustainable use of lands and resources, fosters a prosperous and sustainable economy, and curates
and educates regarding Shuswap Indian Band history, and traditional knowledge and culture.
Key Result Areas and Tasks
1. Prepares and leads negotiations towards appropriate accommodations stemming from impacts to Shuswap Indian
Band’s Title and Rights
2. Monitor and evaluates the progress and budgets of Territorial Stewardship initiatives and implement improvements
as needed
3. Lead, direct and manage the Territorial Stewardship team which involves recruiting, assigning work, monitoring and
evaluating work performance, coaching, training and ensuring staff professional development to ensure optimal
performance
4. Seek and secure external funding sources to support the Territorial Stewardship Department staff and programs
5. Promote and facilitate through the identification and or securement of funding, Shuswap Indian Band name places,
territorial boundaries, culture, language, etc. through the creation of educational materials, educational sessions,
publications, books, and pamphlets for Elders, staff, council, community and the general public
6. Secure economic development opportunities for Shuswap Indian Band and its economic entities through the
consultation, engagement and negotiations process with external organizations (businesses, government, etc.) by
securing opportunities for the Shuswap membership.
7. Work with the legal team to ensure all documents will not infringe on Shuswap Indian Band Title and Rights
8. Develop and Implement communication and information protocols with the neighboring Secwepemc communities
9. Liaise with other First Nations regarding Territorial Stewardship and areas of common concern
10. Implement strategic plans for Territorial Stewardship and support staff work plans
11. Support and encourage professional development for individual team members and self
12. Develop the Territorial Stewardship operational budget in compliance with the Shuswap Indian Band Financial
Policies
13. Support Kenpesq’t Territorial Operations LP until it is efficiently staffed and managed
14. Regularly report and communicate with Chief and Council regarding department projects/initiatives, upcoming
funding opportunities, staff updates and other topics of concern
15. Participate in presentations to Chief and Council and Community as necessary
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16. Provide relevant Territorial Stewardship information to members via newsletter.
Relationships and Supervision
1. Reports to the Chief and Council bi-weekly
2. Works and builds relationships with Shuswap Indian Band employees, Chief and Council, and community members
3. Builds relationships with organizations interested in Shuswap Indian Band territory, culture and history
Work Environment
1. Office setting
1. Travel required
Position Requirements
1. Post secondary education in a relevant field
2. Strong oral and written communication skills
3. Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office
4. Excellent ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
5. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build successful relationships across diverse backgrounds
6. Ability to negotiate
7. High ethical standards
8. Prioritize multiple projects, meetings and objectives that align with approved strategic plan
9. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
10. Discretion & respect for confidentiality is essential
11. Clean criminal record check
12. Valid Class 5 Drivers License
13. Preference will be given to applicant with at least five years progressive experience in Title and Rights or related
field
14. Preference will be given to applicant who has extensive knowledge of Shuswap Indian Band and Secwepemc
people
CLOSING DATE: June 24, 2019
To apply contact Lorena Tegart
Interim Director of Operations
Email: ea@shuswapband.net
Phone: 250-341-3678
Fax: 250-341-3683
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