april 2011 secwepemc news

PESLL7EW’TEN 2011 Secwepemc NEWS 1

A monthly publication serving the people and communities of the Shuswap Nation

SHUSWAP

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NEWSApril 2011

PESLL7EW’TEN

• SEXQELTQÍN

ADAMS LAKE

• ST’UXWTÉWS

BONAPARTE

• TSQ’ÉSCEN

CANIM LAKE

• STSWÉCEMC/

XGÉT’TEM’

CANOE/DOG

CREEK

• ESK’ÉT

ALKALI LAKE

• LLENLLENÉY’TEN

HIGH BAR

• TK’EMLÚPS

KAMLOOPS

• QW7EWT

LITTLE SHUSWAP

• SK’ATSIN

NESKONLITH

• SIMPCW

NORTH

THOMPSON

• TSK’WÉYLECW

PAVILION

• KENPÉSQ’T

SHUSWAP

• SKÍTSESTN

SKEETCHESTN

• XATS’ÚLL

SODA CREEK

• SPLATSÍN

SPALLUMCHEEN

• T’ÉXELC

WILLIAMS LAKE

• STIL’QW/

PELLT’ÍQ’T

WHISPERING

PINES/CLINTON

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Look up the 2011 Midland University Spring Roster in Nebraska, USA and you will find number ‘65’ Jonathan Michel, 6’5, 300 lb Offensive Guard from Kamloops, BC. (South Kamloops Titans, HS) listed under the National Association of the Inter-Collegiate Athletics Warriors Football Team. Jonathan’s Football journey started with his SFU Western Canadian All-star Football Camps in Vancouver, BC. In the summer of 06-07. After those camps, Jonathan attended the Marcus Trufant Seahawks camp the coaches and players nicknamed him ‘Big Man’. A Washington Elder whose grandchildren were attending the camp commented on Jonathan’s Awards and said ‘It’s so good to see a First Nations win the top award over 300 football players!” He was always bothered by the image of the American Indians as ‘Little Big Man,’; however, he said watch out now cause our ‘Big Man’ is here now. Jonathan credits Coach Dave Arthurs and Coach Brian Olthuis in helping him get to College Football in the USA. Jonathan had offers to play football in NCAA Division 2 & 3 schools and other NAIA; however, he liked the core values of learning, quality, respect, and stewardship taught at Midland University; The other schools are Saint Anslem College, Mass; Assumption College, Mass; Brevard College, NC; Stonehill College, SC; Mount Union College, NCAA National Champions, Ohio; Maritime College, NY;

Mid-American Nazarene University, KS; Peru State College, Nebraska; S.U, NY; Wesleyan University, Ohio; and North park University, IL. On February 1, 2009 Jonathan signed his Academic and Athletic Scholarship in Adams Lake, BC witnessed by his late Sla7a Joseph Michel. Jonathan is a member of the Secwepemc Tribe Cst’len. His proud parents are Peter and Janice Michel who are both graduates from the University of British Columbia with teaching degrees. At Midland University Jonathan is also enrolled in a teaching program to become a teacher. In his first two years playing for the midland Warriors Football team Jonathan played with the junior varsity team. He carries two nicknames with the team. The first one is ‘CANADA’ and the second is ‘RAMBO.’ Jonathan is the ONLY FIRST NATIONS AND CANADIAN PLAYER THAT IS PRESENTLY PLAYING IN THE TWELVE TEAM GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE. Jonathan thanks the Kamloops Indian Band, Chief Gottfriedson and Donna Jules, Education Coordinator, Adams Lake Indian Band in their support and recognition of his football achievements. When Jonathan is home he spends his time on both those bands. Jonathan is close to his family, community and traditions. He participates in traditional sweats, ceremony, stick games and gatherings and takes great pride in his traditional knowledge.

“Perform the best you can even when you are away from your family, friends and community. Leadership is what one shows when nobody is watching”. Jonathan Michel

Leadership is what one shows when nobody is watching Jonathan was trained as a “Warrior” by his late Grampa Skeezix Jules. Jonathan is a Secwepemc youth going to school in Nebraska, USA and his message to the readers of the Secwepemc News is;“Perform the best you can even when you are away from your family, friends and community. Leadership is what one shows when nobody is watching”.

Left: Jonathan with his late Sla7a Joe Michel

Above: Jonathan with his proud parents Peter and Janice Michel

Right: Jonathan Michel “Canada” or they call him “Rambo”

photos provided by: Peter Michel

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The B.C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, Kamloops Branch #12, is pleased and proud to bring Canada’s World-Class Fiddling Sensation Calvin Vollrath from St. Paul Alberta to Kamloops. Returning after playing for a sold out crowd here 6 years ago, Calvin will perform at 7:30 P.M Friday May 6, 2011 at the St. John Vianney Church Hall, 2826 Bank Road in Westsyde. Everyone is welcome. FMI 250-376-2330.”

DENEAULT FAMILY REUNION - Deneaultville, Chase, BC - July 1, 2 & 3rd, 2011 for more information on this event, please contact Lucy Martin @ (250) 373-8098 or Deb Deneault @ (250) 373-2270

Queen Beez 3rd Annual Ball Hockey Tournament at Sugar Cane July 1-3, 2011 – .Tournament is open both to Women (1st 15 teams)& Men (1st 20 teams). Teams will be playing for Prizes, Trophies, Prize Trophies, and Prize Money. There will be daily shootouts. Concession & camping available. Entry Fee and Roster Deadline is June 28th. Queen Beez and the Williams Lake Indian Band will not be responsible for lost or stolen items; and will not be held liable for any injuries sustained during the event. To enter or further information please contact Shiela at 250.296.3446, or 250.267.1456.

The 7th Annual Aboriginal Career Fair - UBC OkanaganMay 5, 2011 @ 9:00 am to 2:00 pmUBC Okanagan Kelowna Campus

All Native Father’s Day Ball Hockey TournamentJune 17 to 19th, 2011Shulus Arena & Lower Nicola GymFor information contact: Morgan Christopher @ (250) 378-7282 or Buzz Manuel, Jr. @ (250) 315-3457

Traditional Circle Gathering May 27, 28, 29, 2011Place: Chlcahl Arbor, Salmon River, BCFor information contact: Shirley Bird @ (250) 838-2116 or Julianne Alexander @ (250) 838-6189

Sampson Family & Friends Gathering When: Saturday, July 16, 2011Where: Dog Creek Mountain (Tske7)Time: 10:00 a.m.One day OnlyEveryone is welcome to JoinWe will be having games ie, baseball, volleyball, Bingo, horseshoes, whatever games you are interested in. Also this is Thomas Sampson’s last year of playing with the Night Hawks at the end August 2011.. so come and help us celebrate.Company Kitchen setup – bring food and drop it off at the kitchen and eat when you wanna !!There will be a Open air Dance to Night Hawks starting around 9:00 p.m.Absolutely No Drugs or AlcoholWe will not be responsible for injuries or stolen goods, or damages. Come and have fun.Contact: Margaret Sampson at 250-440-5616or Thomas Sampson at 250-440-5723or Sherry Sampson mess # 250-440-5645

Next Deadline for the Secwepemc News will be the last Wednesday of May. Please note. Our paper is now being printed in Vernon, BC. Kamloops Daily no longer prints papers so we have to a bit patient until we get things on track. Thank you for your patients.

Goalie’s Summer Camp will be held in 100 Mile House BC from August 8th to 12th, 2011. For more information contact Justin Foote at (250) 305-8030 or at (250) 392-

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Pow Wow Listings:

Canim Lake Traditional Pow WowJune 24, 25 and 26th...Come one, come all and enjoy a beautiful weekend..For more information..please contact Cheryl @ (250)397-2002. MC: Gord CuthbertArena Director: TBA, Whipman: Adrian Retasket, Vendors: $20 a day or $50 for the weekend. Jr and Sr Princess’s...if you can let Cheryl Archie know if you are having a special or giveaway. thank you.

Honoring Young Women Traditional Pow Wow April 29 to May 1, 2011Chu Chua Community HallFriday, Grand entry 7pmSat., Grand entry 1pmSun., Grand entry 12pmHost drum: Sweetwater DrummersMC: Buck SheenaWhip Man: Jules ArnouseHand drummers bring your drums!Jr. & Sr. Princess give-away, Princess PageantCraft tables, 50/50 draw (No out-side raffles or concessions please)Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday between 7am-9amDinner served Saturday & Sunday between 5pm-6pm ALCOHOL & DRUG FREE EVENT! LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS ! Contact persons: Sam Saul – 250-672-5301Eunice Donald – 250-672-5356Linda – 250-672-9512

June 17-19, 2011 – Annual Father’s Day Powwow held at the Sugar Cane Powwow Grounds. For more information contact Virginia at 250-296-3128.

Working Together Society Traditional Pow WowJune 17, 18 & 19, 2011 @ the Neskonlith ArborMen’s Grass Dance Special sponsored by the Martin’s.Boys Grass Dance Special sponsored by Gwen HumphreyTraditional breakfast on Saturday & Sunday, Lunch and Dinner will be provided. Sunday will be brown bag for the road. Vendors welcome, all food vendors and 50/50 will be done by the Society, no outside sales. Free Admission. Free Camping. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WILL BE TOLERATED !For more information please contact Lucille Martin’s @ (250) 679-8098. Livia Sampolio @ (250) 679-2036 The Society will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

June 25-27th , 2011– Annual Powwow at Canoe Creek hosted by the Rosie Seymour Elementary School. Contact Leona at 250-459-2329 for more information.

Neskonlith Traditional Pow WowAugust 19 to 21, 2011 “New Arbor”for more information call Patrick Adrian at (250) 572-6075 or Laura at (250) 679-8584

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Pell7é7llqten - “digging month” Yi7éne te mégcen m-yews re s7e7llqs te skwenkwínem ell te tséts’elq re Secwépemc, ell m-t7iqwelqwmes. M-yews re snesnés te t7íweltk e

syéwems tek ximísell.This is the month the Secwépemc dug for wild potatoes and balsam root and scraped the jack

pine tree for cambium. Then they would go to the mountain tops and dip net for the big trout.

art work by Jeff Samson

Qw7el re Sqwyits (The Rabbits get together for a discussion)

Plukwentwecw-ekwe well Sqwyits re m-qw7eles.

The Rabbits gathered together to hold a discussion.

Xwexweyt wew7ec tucw w7ec re tsenxexelstelses‚...qwmintls e skwenwentlsWe live in fear of everyone, everyone is after us.

P7ec re sle7s e snexweykwe-kt.It is better that we drown ourselves.

Re m-tegwegwes nu7 ne pepsellkwe e snexweykwes.

So they ran to the little lake to drown themselves.

Tsyem-ekwe tri7 re kwikwenc te Slleqwqin

Some frogs were sitting there.

Qeqnimens te stet7ek well Sqwyits,They heard the Rabbits approaching,

m-clgwelcetkus te m-negwilc.and jumped into the water to hide.

Tscentwecw well Sqwyits: “P7ec re sle7s e swumec-kt.”

The Rabbits said to one another: “We had better stay alive,

w7ec tri7 stem te tsenxelemstls.”there are creatures out there that

are afraid of us.”

Vocabularysqwyits rabbitslleqwqín frogqw7el discussionplukwem to gatherxwexwéyt all

nexall afraidqwenmíns he/she wants somethingkwenwéntls they take usp7ecw more thannexwéykwe several people

drowned at one timetegwégw run (plural)pésellkwe laketsyem seated (plural)qeqnímen to hearstete7ék approachingllgwilc to jumpnegwilc to hidetscentwécw said to one anotherwuméc be alive

Story from A Western Shuswap Reader by May Dixon, and Mary

Palmantier


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Kukpi7 Bev Sellars’ table was the source of inspiration and good ideas. With the Chief are Cindy Charleyboy (Xatśūll), Tammy Thomas (Neskonlith), Shawna Sellars (northern youth representative for Stsmémelt), Crystal Camille (southern youth representative for Stsmémelt) and Donna Dixon (Xatśūll). Speaking of youth who are involved with gangs, Cindy said, “We see their gifts and strengths and we want to help bring them out of that. They could be good role models.” photo by Walter Quinlan

Justin Prairie Chicken and his grandmother Mary Porter (Bonaparte) showed that great things happen when youth and elders get together. For his part, Justin emphasized the importance of all nations working together. Mary told everyone that she was “appalled” that the number of aboriginal children in foster care today is higher than the Residential School years and underlined the urgency of the work at hand.

Stsmemelt Strategic Planning Session108 Hills Health RanchSubmitted by Sharon Lee

The powwow was held on March 26, 2011 Saturday at the TRU gymnasium in Kamloops. It was a group project ran by 9 students from Shelly Johnson’s 454 Decolonizing class in the social work program. The idea was presented by the Aboriginal Student Collective in our class one evening and we thought it was a good way to raise awareness of traditional Aboriginal culture, and also to educate others in the community. The Student Collective had wanted to put on a powwow during the Aboriginal Awareness Week at TRU, but the students were already running events the whole week and didn’t have the time to put on a powwow as well. The students in the class thought that this would be good way to work with the Collective collaboratively and in partnership to realize the powwow event. It was the first traditional powwow in honour of tiny tots in celebration of diversity in North America. Both the Student Collective and Shelly Johnson recommended talking with Elder Gerald Carter who had the experience of running a powwow. The vision and framework for the traditional powwow in honour of tiny tots was from Elder Gerald Carter, a vision that he had since the birth of his granddaughter four years ago. Crystal Cote, Nicole Joseph, Vernie Clement and some other student volunteers were instrumental in helping us put the powwow together along with other TRU staff. It was such a great success and the feedback was so good that the Aboriginal Student Collective had a meeting with Alan Shaver, the president of TRU, who will now be supportive of the powwow being run annually around the same time. Next year, the powwow will be two days long and there will be a crowning of a tiny tots princess. A big “kukstsemc” to TRU Staff: Nathan Matthew, Dwayne Siebel, Christine Adams, played an important role in helping us to connect with resources, and of course, we had the support of Charles Webber, Dean of Social Work, and Alan Shaver, TRU president.

TRU’ S ABORIGINAL AWARENESS WEEK

TRU Elders LuncheonHarold Eustache and Richard Billy enjoying the TRU Luncheon honouring the “Secwepemc News”.


Submitted by Rebecca Johnston New Gold has a clear direction for its New Afton Mine: commercial production by 2012, and believes its success is tied directly to the achievement of operational targets; hiring the right people; and developing its employees to be the best at what they do. At New Afton Mine, all this is tied to the long-term prosperity of Kamloops and the surrounding areas. In mid-January, the New Gold team celebrated the graduation of 25 students from New Afton’s Underground Mine Training program. This was the second group to graduate, and another class is scheduled to begin April 11, 2011. Of the 25 graduates, 17 were hired from BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association pool of qualified candidates.

The program is a critical part in New Afton’s focus on workforce training and development. Today, the mine employees about 140 underground miners, all of whom go through basic training before they join the team, irrespective of their previous work experience. Those with little or no experience working underground, get more in-depth, eight-week education: four weeks in the classroom with an experienced Underground Miner and supervisor as their instructor, and four weeks in the field paired up with Underground Field trainers to learn different pieces of equipment in a safe, effective manner. “Programs like this are great because you learn so much more when you’re working hands-on with the equipment,” says Tyson Goforth, class valedictorian of the second cohort of trainees to graduate. “And, New Gold hires us and pays us to complete the eight-week training program before they integrate us into the crews. Tyson is one of twenty-three members of local First Nations communities who are graduates of the program and who illustrate New Gold’s commitment to building capacity within local Aboriginal communities. The company signed a Participation Agreement with the

New Gold has a clear direction for its Production by 2012

Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn bands of the Secwepemc Nation in 2009, which will provide long-term economic opportunities, as well as social and financial benefits, including employment, education, training and business opportunities. To date, 20 percent of New Afton’s workforce comprises men and women from local Aboriginal communities.

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At the Stsmémelt community engagement visit to T’exelc (Williams Lake IB), April Thomas, Randy Sam, Robin Gilbert and Jamie Thomas work together on the “path.” The goal of these visits is to learn Secwepemc dream for the future for children and families in the traditional territory. Submitted by Walter Quinlan Stsmémelt will be visiting Canoe Creek on Wednesday, April 27th. The very next day, Thursday, they’ll be at the Dog Creek Gym. Later on, on Thursday, May 12th, Stsmémelt will be at the Deep Creek Community Hall. Tk’emlups at the CLC on May 3rd. Starting time for all four visits is 5:00 p.m. For information, contact your band office or phone Jody at 778-471-8210. We’re on Facebook too.

Stsmémelt Community Engagement

SNTC Council of Chiefs Meeting Summary (April 7, 2011)In attendance: Chiefs: Paul Sam, Terry Porter, Wayne Christian, Michael LeBour-dais, Rick Deneault, Nelson Leon, Judy Wilson and Fred Fortier (Acting Chief). Councilors: Alice Sam (Shuswap), Youth: Reanna Leonard, SNTC: Bonnie Leonard, Walter Quinlan, Veronica Leonard

Community RoundtableChief Leon reported that work begins next week on the Adams Lake irrigation project. With respect to Sun Peaks, the province will be filing an appeal to the BC Supreme Court ordering the province back to the table. ALIB will cross-file to quash the Appeal. Chief Paul Sam stated that the Coun-cil of Chiefs should meet more often in his area. In response, the next meet-ing will be held in Invermere. He also said that Chiefs should be looking at “sharing” and not “one shot deals.” Chief Wilson said she agreed with Chief Sam on the “collective approach” and on the importance of all the Chiefs being at the Council table. Neskonlith has filed a judicial review on Salmon River Delta development. They’re also working on Band to Band protocols. Skeetchestn is meeting with companies and government agencies that carry out business on their territory (Ex.: Spectra, Pembina, etc …). The discussions focus on culture and heritage; co-management; and revenue-sharing. Chief Deneault also reported that they’ve invited elders from all 17 bands to a lunch planned for April 20th. Chief Porter (Bonaparte) spoke about the fact that a highway has “split the reserve for 50 years with no agreement.” Talks with the province are ongoing and the Minister of Highways is paying for the band’s legal representation on this issue. Chief LeBourdais remarked, “I’m dealing with pretty much the same” as the other chiefs. “The problem starts with INAC and their failings,” he added. On another note, he told the chiefs about the Swedish Firefighting that came to exchange information with the Whis-pering Pines crew. Ernie Phillip was there to share stories with the visitors. Splatsin recently hosted the monthly Secwepemc elders meeting. Chief Christian recounted that “significant” words of Casimir Felix and his advice ‘to start training the young ... we have a school up in the mountains – it is free!’ In other business, they’re drafting a taxation by-law for On-reserve members. Splatsin is also revising their child wel-fare legislation so that “council is more at arm’s-length,” said Chief Christian. “We go wherever our children and we bring them home,” he added.

Acting Chief Fortier spoke of Simp-cw’s recent experience with an adop-tion issue in California. They’ve found BC “no help” and they’ve had to hire a lawyer. “We have to have the author-ity to go and get our children,” he said. The spring celebration “had another good turnout for the Lahal tournaments. With eight-year-olds and younger,” the Acting Chief happily reported. Elders Report - The elders want SNTC to be more involved with organizing their meetings and managing funds. The Chiefs agreed to this. The next el-ders’ meeting is April 28th at Simpcw. Youth - Reanna Leonard reported that they’re planning a gathering for youth and elders to be held in June. “It’s an awesome idea,” said Chief Deneault. Chairperson’s Report The two Tribal Council Resolutions presented at UBCIC - one on ousting provincial jurisdiction over heritage conservation and the other on provincial funding of consultation and accommodation - were both passed. Chief Christian has initiated talks with the new Ministry of Aboriginal Rela-tions. Secwepemc will be participat-ing at the St’at’imc Gathering and the Frank Oliver Memorial (May 7-10). Tribal Council Governance - From discussions about the Governance Policy and the Portfolio system, the Chiefs identified that they want to structure their work and Council meetings on a Rights and Title implementation system. Acting Chief Fortier pointed out that there are “opportunities” for collective action in making Rights and Title portfolio shared by all the Chiefs and putting it at the top of the meeting agenda. This will be in place for the next Council of Chiefs meeting. Aboriginal Recipient Funding Agree-ment - Chief Leon pointed out the impor-tance for bands to separate own-source revenues from federal funding. There’s a concern that as bands are more successful at generating revenues, the federal govern-ment will use this as an excuse to get out of their fiduciary responsibility. The Chiefs approved by motion to seek UBCIC and BC AFN support in holding the federal government, particularly INAC, responsible for meaningful consultation on this issue. Health - The Interior Region First Nations Child and Family Wellness Council was born from the Indigenous Child at the Cen-tre (ICC) Forum four years ago. Its purpose is to advocate and support 55 communities in defining and asserting their inherent jurisdiction, explained Chief Wilson. A Chief’s Working Group was established to work on inherent jurisdiction over health. At the provincial level, three represen-tatives were identified from each region to form the First Nation Child & Family Wellness Council; Chief Christian Co-Chairs, Chief Wilson is an appointed

representative. Recently, there has been some confusion over funding. Chief Christian is meeting with the Minister to clarify. The Gathering Wisdom conference will be held in May. First Nations will be presented a new health agreement and they can “opt in” or “opt out.” Chiefs LeBour-dais and Christian will first meet with other interior chiefs to go over the fine print. Mines - BC would like the new Pros-perity Mine proposal to go through. Esketemc First Nation, citing their constitutionally-protected title, wants the release of all relevant documents so that meaningful consultation takes place before there’s any new develop-ment. The SNTC Chiefs fully support Esketemc on this point. Chief LeBourdais is setting up a meeting with Black Dome CEO Mike Ferris. When the date is con-firmed, an invitation will go to the Chiefs. Métis - Recently the federal government has been regarding Métis as a consult-ing body on title and rights issues. The Chiefs of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council assert that the Métis do not have inherent rights within Secwepemc terri-tory and they are not the consulting body. Finance - Chief Deneault presented the Finance Committee report. Nance Henne (Finance Director) said that all monthly financial reporting is up-to-date. The Coun-cils of Chiefs approved, by motion, SNTC’s monthly consolidated financial statements. The Chiefs also approved an allocation of $10,000 to Esketemc for the 2011 Shus-wap Gathering. Donations in the amount of $500 each were made to the Working Together Pow Wow Society, the Tk’emlups All Native Hockey Tournament and the New Life Mission.

WORK @SNTC - Tribal DirectorTribal Director Bonnie Leonard’s Task List included: organized meetings for SNTC bands on the subject of BC Hydro; discussed business plan for commercial fisheries with Nicola Tribal Association; planned Consultation and Accommodation workshop for Chiefs, elders and youth; carried out a wide range of tasks for SNTC business operations.

Stsmémelt ProjectThe primary task of the legal unit is to research options for service delivery that will lead to full jurisdiction. 11 commu-nity visits are done, 6 more are currently planned. The Strategic Planning session is planned for April 11-12 at 108 Mile House. Mary McNeil is the new Minister.Secwepemc Fisheries CommissionFollowing a report by Director Mur-ray Ross on the lobbying efforts by First Nations to conserve early running Chi-nook stocks in the face of sports fisheries impacts, the Council of Chiefs agreed to meet with the Nicola Tribal Association to discuss strategies.Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training (ASET)Numerous organizations have responded to the Request for Proposal for the BC Employment program. The SNTC negotiat-ing team will meet then set up meeting with these organizations. Shuswap Training and Employment ProgramSTEP has a new logo and is now working on a pamphlet and other marketing materi-als. They’re completing all year-end closure of client contracts.


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First Nations Resolute in Seeking Just ResolutionWith Respect to Transmission Line Project

April 6, 2011 – for immediate release

Vancouver: The Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, Okanagan Nation Alliance and Upper Nicola Indian Band remain resolute in their challenge to BC Hydro’s proposed $600 million Interior to Lower Mainland transmission line project despite a disappointing decision from the BC Supreme Court on March 31, 2011.

The case challenged the Environmental Assessment Certificate issued to BC Hydro by the Province on June 3, 2009. In January 2009 then Minister of Energy Richard Neufeld and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Michael de Jong promised to consult with the NNTC, ONA and UNIB regarding the full impacts of the ILM system, including the existing transmission lines and the proposed new line. After negotiating a plan to move ahead on those consultations in February 2009, the Ministers broke their promise and quietly abandoned the consultations prior to issuing the EAC. The Court did not accept the NNTC’s, ONA’s and UNIB’s request that the EAC be suspended and the Ministers ordered to fulfill their promise.

“It’s a sad day when the Court confirms that a Minister’s promise isn’t worth the paper it’s written on,” said Chief Bob Pasco, Chair of the NNTC. “We’ll add this to a long list of broken promises made to us and other First Nations and carry on the fight just as our people have always done.”

“It was so obviously dishonourable for the Ministers to make a commitment to work with us and then walk away without even an explanation, we expected the Court to agree they had to be held to account, ” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Chairperson of the ONA and President of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. “Make no mistake, we’re not backing down. We’ll continue to do everything we can to ensure that our Aboriginal title and rights are respected.”

“We’ve won two decisions over this transmission line so far,” said newly elected Chief Daniel Manuel of Upper Nicola, noting that earlier decisions on the same transmission line by the B.C. Court of Appeal and the B.C. Utilities Commission were in favour of the First Nations. “Instead of just sitting down and working out a solution, the Province keeps forcing us to go to court to protect our interests. This isn’t our community’s preferred way to resolve land and resource issues, but we’re prepared to do what it takes to achieve a just resolution.”

Despite the recent decision, the proposed ILM project cannot currently proceed. The required Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the project remains suspended as BC Hydro was found by the B.C. Utilities Commission to have not adequately consulted and accommodated First Nations with respect to that required permit.

Sixth Warrior Goalie Training Set To Go for August 2011 “We’re looking for players aged eight to seventeen - beginners, anybody who just wants to go for that next level” say Sellars. Willie Sellars is a member of the Williams Lake Band, son of Denise and Darrell Sellars. He grew up on the Sugar Cane Reserve. Willie stepped on the ice at a young age, going to early morning practises, playing the game he loves. Willie played the “goalie” position for the Williams Lake Stampeders when he ran into Justin Foote. At the time, Justin was running a goalie camp in Williams Lake. After Justin went through the minor hockey rep system and BC Junior leagues he still wanted to continue to contribute to hockey, so he volunteered to help coach with a friend that was running a goalie school. “I really enjoyed my time

working with it, so I decided that this is something I want to do for the kids,” states Foote. Foote is the owner of “Sixth Warrior Goalie Training and he welcomed Willie on board about four years ago. Willie and Justin were the main force behind organizing the camps and training but now they have a few additons to their team. Josh Hutchinson and Own Sutton and Anthony Humm who were students of the training three years ago have now joined the team and are teaching the young goalies. “It’s important because we don’t have anything like this in this area” Sellars said. We are are trying to give the kids the ase that is going to make them a better goalie and allow them to take the next step”. Willie and Justin both played Sr. AA hockey with the Williams Lake Stampeders of the CIHL. They are both enthusiastic young leaders that love teaching and passing on their knowledge. “It is great because I learn something new every time I step out onto the ice” says Sellars.They work together on developing and implementing:* Camps * Clinics* One to One Sessions with goalies* House levels or Rep Hockey levels Their training camp is for young goalies age 7 and up. They are located in the BC Interior (Williams Lake), BC.

Goalie’s Summer Camp will be held in 100 Mile House BC from

August 8th to 12th, 2011. For more information contact Justin Foote at (250) 305-8030 or at (250)

392-6998 or email [email protected] to register.


EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTEMERY ARNOUSE

by Wesley Francois Emery Arnouse is a member of the Little Shuswap Indian Band and Secwepemc Nation who successfully completed the Industry Training Authority program in carpentry which resulted in the Red Seal Certification. The Red Seal certifica-tion is a recognized endorsement by the Industry Training Authority which is the crown agency of the Province of British Columbia. Emery has achieved this “Journeyperson” carpentry status after many years of hard work, perseverance and determination. Emery started as a laborer with the Little Shuswap Indian Band construction company in 1996. The journeyperson car-penter/project manager recognized that they had a diamond in the rough. Emery proved that he had the basic essential skills for the carpentry industry. Emery had the social supports to get him through the hard times he encountered along the way to certification which is one of his keys to his success. These social supports included the Little Shuswap Indian band, Shuswap Training & Employment program (STEP), Central Interior Trades and Apprenticeship Centre (CITAC) and his and family, specifically his dad James Arnouse. Emery is the grandchild of William and Mary Arnouse who taught Emery his work ethic, higher thinking and the pride to be Secwepemc. William and Mary shared with all their grandchildren the traditional Secwepemc values which included honoring your elders and people. Emery recognized these values and completed the program that would in fact honor his family and his people, something instilled by his grandparents. It is this pride and honor that was infused into Emery that gave him the determination and motivation to complete something that he started.

Submitted by Rene Spence The Kamloops School District Annual Report on First Nations Students indicates that over 10,000 elementary and secondary students participated in organized school or classroom learning sessions, activities, or field trips that provided them with the op-portunity to learn more about Secwepemc history, culture, and First Nations contribu-tions to Canadian Society. The students (both First Nations and non-First Nations) also learned about other Aboriginal cultures including Haida, Nisga’a, Metis, Inuit and others. This impressive number of partici-pating students means that many students participated in more than one learning session. These learning opportunities meet one of the very important District goals in our Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement: “Expand opportunities for participation in Cultural Education for All Students.”

The types of learning sessions that stu-dents participated in included:

- Field Trips to the Secwepemc Museum and the Salmon Run

- Traditional Games- Curriculum related classroom les-

sons with First Nations content in language arts, social studies, art, and history

- Arts and crafts activities- Book studies eg. “My Name is

Sepeetza”- Storytelling with Elders- Soapstone Carving- Drumming and Singing

Thousands of School District No. 73 StudentsParticipate in First Nations Cultural Education

“Students from A.E. Perry and Arthur Hatton Schools celebrate their culture with their regalia and dancing.”

The following quotes taken directly from the student feedback surveys show the types of increased knowledge and understanding of First Nations/Aboriginal history and culture: “ I learned that Respect is very important to First Nations people.”“ I learned that residential school wasn’t a good place and children got hurt and you couldn’t talk your language or see your family.” “ I learned about all the different F.N. fishing gear and how important water is to the Secwepemc.” “ I learned that First Nations people used everything in their environment.” “ I learned that the Secwepemc people have been living here for over 6,000 years.” “ I was surprised at the number of F.N. people who fought or died in the World Wars.”


Young Secwepemc Man Is Honoured for his Dedication to Hockey

Mark Strongbow Boyce - Number #13

Submitted by Andrea Boyce My name is Mark Boyce I play on the 100 Mile Sport Shop midget rep team. I was born on April 17, 1993 and my Parents are Wilma Boyce (Christopher) and Jerome Boyce. My maternal Grandparents are Maryanne Christopher (Emile) and Fred Christopher. My paternal grandmother is Selena Boyce. My coaches are Tyler Robinson and Dustin Price. The positions I play are Forward, Center and Defenseman. I have played hockey all of my life in the 100 Mile Minor Hockey Association. I have also played with native hockey teams and have travelled all over to vari-ous native hockey events such as the Prince George and Merritt annual native hockey tournaments. I also played in Saskatoon in the Canadian Native Hockey Champi-onships. “ I love hockey because I get to travel to different places and to get away from drugs and alcohol, and meet new people. I enjoy the high caliber hockey and the fans. I am learning how to be a positive role model, go places I have never been and the feeling of winning and losing with good sportsmanship. My goals are to place in the provincials, score over 60 goals this year, try out and make it on a junior team and to use hockey to assist in passing school. I am into all sports, I like to be active in any season. I’m honest, supportive, motivated and goal orientated. I have dedicated my-self to my team to be a team leader. I help out my grandparents Fred and Maryanne Christopher a lot at their home, and I also help out in my community when I am avail-able”. Right after Mark was born his father Stumpy put baby hockey skates on him and Mark never removed them. Mark wanted so badly to play hockey since he could walk because his dad, along with his brothers Neil and Allen all got to play. He was broken hearted to hear that he couldn’t play until he was 5 years old, so he joined figure

skating just so he could get on the ice. He was a great skater at 5 years old all due to the fact there was no ice skating rink in Canim Lake and Mark and Al used to skate on the road in front of his grandparents house. During the winter months growing up Stumpy used to make an outdoor rink in front of the Boyce family’s home and Mark would skate from the time he got home to the time he went to bed. He started playing hockey at 5 years old as an initiation player in 100 Mile House BC. During his atom years he had such great hockey and skat-ing skills that he and one of his teammates Kevin chose to move up to Peewee’s. During his time in Peewee’s Mark was on the 100 Mile House Peewee Rep team. Mark also was a part of the Northern Win-ter Games team where him and his team captured a gold medal. Mark has played 8 years of developmental and Rep hockey. He his tried out for U16 and U17 Zone camps for BC high performance hockey team. During both of these try out Mark suffered from a badly sprained right ankle and the next year a badly sprained right shoulder and he made it to the final cuts in both try outs. Mark has made his family and friends very proud of who he has be-come, not only in hockey but in life. He is just a great guy who loves life. In February 2011 during his final game of three games for the Provincial qualifiers versus Ques-nel, Mark did amazing! You knew that he was on the ice with his speed, soft hands and hard hitting abilities. He was a strong force on the ice even while he had two or three Quesnel players on him at all times. During the final game Mark got a goal and an assist with a final score of 4-3 100 Mile Midget Rep secured their spot in the Provincials in Cranbrook BC. The house was full of spectators; many fans had tears of happiness as the clock wound down. As our bro Otto would say “We had on our proud faces that day!” Mark is very fortu-nate to have the grandparents and parents that he has, they have been very supportive him and all of their children. With parents like Wilma and Stumpy, Mark was destined to becoming a great person and a future leader. Mark has had support, love and most of all he was taught the Secwepemc way! Coach Tyler Robinson of the 100 Mile House Midget Rep says, “I’ve had the pleasure of coaching Mark for the past three seasons and to say the least it has been a truly exciting three years with him. Mark the person is a fun, smiling, ener-getic individual who can find the good in just about anything. His sense of humor can brighten an entire room without effort. Mark the hockey player shares a lot of these traits, but the competitive nature comes

out in hockey. Mark is such a determined individual in hockey. I have watched him improve so many aspects of his game over three years and he is now maturing into the player I knew he could. Mark creates excitement, not just only for his teammates but for the crowd. Just when he has shown you all of his flash he widens our eyes again. He’s a game changer when he wants to be, and he is surely one of our biggest leaders by example. Mark has all kinds of opportunity to move on and play further if he wants to; he is a naturally gifted athlete and can be good at anything he does. I’ll miss having Mark around next year when he graduates minor hockey. Mark’s former Coach Bill Forman states that watching him grow has taught him a lot and he is now a huge fan of the Canim Lake Band and community and he is very proud of the kids playing from the band in our hockey association. Any cultural differences or biases I may have had have completely changed by my experiences with kids like Mark. I feel very fortunate to have coached him and crossed paths with this young man. Mark has taught me so much over the years and I have seen him grow to be a strong and confident young man. He has the ability and skill to play junior hockey. Another former coach Tom Turner states that Mark has become one of the strongest skaters to come out of the 100 Mile House systems with constant practice at home and in town. He has the ability to play in a higher level of hockey and would encour-age him to pursue his hockey career. Deb Turner a former teacher and hockey parent calls says that Mark is an incredible skater (poetry on ice) extremely quick and agile, hard shot, he’s relentless and never gives up. MOST importantly Mark LOVES hockey and shows it in the way he plays. Mark’s Boyce and Christopher Families would like to thank Canim Lake band with all of their support throughout his hockey career. We would also like to send special thank you to Alana & Marty Dixon, Chris Amut & family, Ernie Archie, John Dixon,

Sandra Archie, Hazel Gilbert, Shirley Pete, Audrey Daniels & Justin Paul, Grace Ar-chie, Eileen Dixon & Family, Steve & Zoey Daniels, Pe7e Freddy &key7e Maryanne, Vern Christopher, Gloria Christopher, Ivan Christopher, Bertha & Greg Pellerin, Bren-da Grant, Doreen Archie, Teniye Logging, Brian Pugh & family, Paul & Karen Scott, Icebox Arena, Barb & Bert Geurtsen, Kevin Geurtsen, Lorelei Boyce, Doreen Archie, Moffat Dixon, Corrine Archie, Cst Brian Harris, Andrew Christopher, Eileen Archie, Joanie and Kenna Miller, The Celesta Fam-ily, Dustin Price, Ward Family, Alyce Allen and family, George Archie and family, Evan Daniels, Randy Boyce, Gladys Archie, and Barb Archie. A special thank to the people in the spirit world Randa Amut, Charles Gilbert jr., Ray Peters, Ike Daniels Sr., Antoine Archie Sr., Henry Frank, Larry Dixon, Granny Cathy Boyce, Granny Mary Angus, Granny Lilly Emile, Clarence Dix-on. “May you forever be loved and never forgotten! Thank you for your support.We would like to thanks all of the people who helped get mark to and from practices and games Audrey Daniels, Justin Paul, Andrea Boyce, Jaycen Elliott, Nadine Boyce, Neil Christopher, Michelle & George, Marty & Alana Dixon, Lucas Vitik. We would like to honor all Mark’s sup-porters both business and individuals. You fill our hearts with love! Without all of you support and help fundraising Mark would not have had a successful hockey career, thank you for all you have done and the love that you showed for him! Thank you to all of my minor hockey coaches and Native hockey coaches- You have taught me to be a strong respectful, caring and competitive and loving young warrior man! The tools and lessons you have given me and taught me, will forever impact my life! Thank you mom and dad for everything and all you do! I love you with all of my heart!GO MARK GO! GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY IN LIFE! WE BELIEVE IN YOU !!!!


Sexqeltkemc of the Secwepemc Nation to benefit from Mica Expansion Project facilities Project part of BC Hydro’s regeneration program; will generate clean power for 80,000 additional B.C. homes Revelstoke – As part of the regeneration program to meet British Columbia’s growing need for electricity, BC Hydro announced today that Sexqeltkemc of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation will develop a temporary “home away from home” for approximately 250 contractor employees as a result of the Mica Units 5 & 6 Construction Camp contract being awarded to Horizon North Camps and Catering Partnership. The contract is one of the largest ever awarded to a First Nations joint venture by BC Hydro. Contractor employees will work out of temporary modular dormitories as they prepare to install two 135-metric-tonne generating units into empty bays at the Mica Generating Station, resulting in the addition of 1,000 megawatts of capacity to BC Hydro’s system. This additional capacity, which will facilitate service to approximately 80,000 additional homes during peak demand periods, has an in-service date of 2014 for Mica Unit 5 and 2015 for Mica Unit 6. The temporary housing and catering facilities will be fabricated in Kamloops by Horizon North’s subsidiary Northern Trailer and will be delivered beginning in June with the camp scheduled to be in full operation by August 2011. In addition to single-room dormitories, the Mica camp facilities will include a service complex which will house recreation, administration, first aid, security, kitchen and dining, luggage storage and laundry facilities. All facilities shall adhere to energy efficient standards guided by BC Hydro’s Power Smart recommendations. Horizon has more than 30 years experience in providing camps, camp management and catering to industry working in remote locations. “Throughout the traditional territory, Secwepemc leaders are open to partnerships that will generate opportunity for our people and for our neighbours,” said Kukpi7 Christian – Splatsin, spokesperson for the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council. “We believe in the statement made by our ancestral leaders in 1910: ‘What is ours

will be theirs, and what is theirs will be ours. We will help each other to be great and good.’ As this contract demonstrates, all British Columbians benefit when their government and its agencies work with us.” “This project with the Sexqeltkemc of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation is a great example of what can happen when partnerships with First Nations are formed in the early stages of a project,” said Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak. “Projects such as the Mica Expansion create jobs and opportunities that can benefit First Nations and other communities through all stages of the project.” The Mica Units 5 and 6 project is

part of BC Hydro’s overall regeneration program over the next three years to invest in and renew the province’s electricity system. These investments are required to improve and replace aging facilities that were built primarily between 1950 and 1980, ranging from upgrading dams and generating stations, to building entirely new transmission lines linking existing and new substations, and much more. These investments are also essential for BC Hydro to maintain among the lowest rates for electricity in North America. <http://www.bchydro.com/etc/medialib/internet/images/graphics/rate_comparison_chart.Par.0001.Image.gif>

“Mica’s expansion will generate both electricity and jobs for British Columbians,” said Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman. “The development of a temporary home for workers will bring immediate economic benefit to the Sexqeltkemc of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and provide comfort to employees about to undertake this upgrade to one of the largest facilities in the BC Hydro system.” “We’re confident that the First Nations from the Shuswap Lakes Division teamed with Horizon North from Kamloops will deliver a first class product,” said Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro’s Generation Executive Vice President. “The awarding of this

contract is another important milestone for this project and we look forward to working with First Nations from the Secwepemc Nation to help foster future economic development opportunities.” This is the second project awarded to First Nations in support of the Mica 5 and 6 Project. Last summer, BC Hydro awarded a contract to Kinbasket Integrated Project Management (KIPM) to perform water, sewer and service upgrades at the Mica town site for project. KIPM is comprised of three Secwepemc Nation bands: Shuswap, Simpcw and Little Shuswap. Phase one of that work – preparing the dormitory pads and water, sewer and electrical services for the camp – began last August and

Sexqeltkemc of the Secwepemc Nation to benefit from Mica Expansion Project facilitiescontinued through until October 2010. Phase two of the contract - to complete the site preparation work - will be finished this spring, prior to delivery of the work camp dormitories. About Horizon North Camps and Catering Partnership Horizon North Camps and Catering Partnership is a limited partnership with the Sexqeltkemc of the Secwepemc Nation, also known as the Lakes Division, which consists of the Adams Lake, Neskonlith and Splatsin. Specializing in the construction and servicing of remote work camps, Horizon North Camps has its B.C. headquarters in Kamloops. Horizon North is also in partnership with the Tk’emlúps (Kamloops)

Indian Band and have entered into a 25 year agreement to lease land for their Mount Paul manufacturing facility. About BC HydroFifty years ago, British Columbians turned to BC Hydro to build the clean electricity system they count on to power B.C.’s economy, create jobs in every region, and keep the lights on. Now, BC Hydro is building again for the next 50 years. B.C. continues to grow and so has the need for more electricity. That’s why BC Hydro is building, renewing, and encouraging conservation to

meet today’s needs and those of future generations. In 2011, BC Hydro is celebrating 50 years of providing power for British Columbians, and inviting them to help prepare for the next 50 years.

Photo caption: Artist’s rendition of proposed Mica camp once all the dormitories are in place at the Mica town site later this summer.

For more information, contact:BC Hydro Media RelationsDirect: 604 928 6468Web: www.bchydro.com/media Kukpi7 Wayne Christian – Splatsin Shuswap Nation Tribal Council778-471-8200


MONDAY, MAY 2, IS ELECTION DAY

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TO VOTE, YOU MUST:• beaCanadiancitizen• beatleast18yearsoldonelectionday• proveyouridentityandaddress

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Secwepemc Prayer Kukstéc-kuc Tqelt kukpi7 te skectec-kuc ne7elye ne qilqelt te tmicw

We thank you Creator for giving us this beautiful earth.

Yucwminte xwexweyt te stem ne7elye ne tmicw.

Take care of everything on this earth.

Yucwminte re qelmucw, re mesmescen, re spipyuy’e, re séwllkwe, ell re stsillens-kuc.

Take care of the people, the animals, the birds, the water and our food.

Knucwente kuc es yegwyegwt.s-kuc.

Help us to be strong.

Kukstéc-kuc Tqelt Kukpi7 t’e skectec-kuc t’e xwexweyt t’e stem.

We thank you Creator for giving us everything that we need.

“It’s always successful to have Aboriginal People working with Aborignal People. You have that core understanding of background and need” Ruth Williams, ANTCO

Neskonlith Band will host the main music event site for the “Sturgis North Motorcycle Rally & Music event” July 13-17th on reserve lands located on #3/50th Avenue in Salmon Arm BC.

For information on this event contact: Chief Judy Wilson - Neskonlith Indian Band

Box 318, Chase BC V0E 1M0Tel: 250 320 7738 or Band Office 250 679 3295 Ext. 218 for messages.

Fax: 250 679 5306 [email protected]


MONDAY, MAY 2, IS ELECTION DAY

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Katrina Harry gives Presentation at TRU“Empowering Indigenous Women”

Katrina Harry is a Secwepemc lawyer from the Esketemc First Nation. She wrote her thesis, “The Indian Act and Aboriignal Women’s Empowerment”, in 2009, and has since worked on cases ranging from land claims to child protection. Katrina’s interest in child protection comes from it correlation with the long standing impact of the Indian Act on First Nations communiities, and particularly on Aboriginal women and their children. She is honoured to be invited to the Secwepemc territory, and is willing to listen, share and help whenever asked. She recently gave a successful lecture at the TRU.

”Aboriginal Pathways to Health Careers Program”

From September 2011 to August 2012, TRU is pleased to offer a 3 semester pro-gram that provides students with the courses to enter a health career degree or diploma program and the skills that promote success. This 3 semester program

offers small classes, Elder and tutor support.To enter the program:

• High school students require Math 040 and English 050 with a B grade in each course within the past 2 years.

• Mature students and high school students require a recent TRU Accuplacer assessment at a Math 050 and English 060 level

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Practical Tips on Blood Glucose Testing This is the twenty third article in a series of articles discussing diabetes. With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the disease and its related complications. It can be confusing to know how often you should test your blood glucose levels and what you should do with this infor-mation. This is especially true for type 2 diabetics that are treated with oral medica-tions and/or lifestyle modifications as the guidelines are a bit ambiguous. The 2008 CDA guidelines recommends testing a minimum of 3 times daily for both type 1 and 2 diabetics on multiple daily insulin injections and a minimum of once daily for type 2 diabetics on once daily insulin injections and oral medications. For type 2 diabetics who do not fall into the previ-ous categories, they recommend testing be individualized. So what does this mean? In this article, I hope to give you some use-ful tips that will help to clarify this for you and ensure that you get the most out of your blood glucose testing. So when is it important to test? The bottom line is that testing should be done when the information gathered from testing will assist you and your healthcare provid-ers in making decisions about your diabetes management. There are several situations in which this may apply including if you are above your target A1C, if changes are being made to your medication manage-ment and on days you are sick. I would like to look at each of these situations in a bit more detail. The target A1C (3 month average blood glucose test) for diabetics is ≤ 7%. This target has been set based on multiple stud-ies which have found that at this level you have the lowest risk of developing compli-cations from diabetes. If at your 3 month check up, your A1C is above this level, it

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RIGINAL CAREER FAIR 2011

The Seventeenth Annual Aboriginal Career FairThe Aboriginal Career Fair is designed for Aboriginal high school students. The objective is to provide them with career information from Aboriginal role models in various career fields.

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When: Thursday, May 5, 2011Where: UBC - Okanagan Kelowna Campus

Agenda:9:00am to Noon Open displays, presentations, activities and seminars10:00am to 10:30am Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker11:30am to 12:30am Lunch & Door Prizes1:00pm to 2:00pm Displays & Presentations1:30pm Closing & Grand Prize Draw for Computers

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18 holes (up to 14 day advanced booking) $70 18 holes (walk on only) $66 9 holes (walk on only) $40

TIB Preferred Player Membership* $2200 *14 day advanced booking, unlimited play,

terms & conditions apply, inquire within.

All rates include shared power cart, use of range and bottled water .

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Chief Atahm School Ph: 250-679-8837Box 1068,Chase,B.C.V0E1M0 Fax: [email protected] www.chiefatahm.com



Chief Atahm School 20th Year Re-union

Former Students and Staff of Chief Atahm Schoolare invited to our 20th Year Re-union

Evening events include, Guest speakers, Dinner,Traditional Secwépemc Dance, Photo Displays and

Stick Games.

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011Time: 5:3o p.m.Place: Adams Lake Band Gymnasium

Secwepemc Cultural Education Society has a board room for booking(s). This room features all your needs

for a successful meeting. Seats up to 40 people comfortably.Great for classroom teaching or

Board Meetings, Small Conferences.Daily rate $100

(extra for lunches and coffee service).

Please Call SCES

@ 1-778-471-5789or email

[email protected]

Board Room/Meeting Room or Class Room Space for Rent

50 Firefighters from Sweden trained with the Cowboy Crew of Wildland Protection Services in anticipation of the upcoming Fire Season.

The ladies team traveled to Prince Rupert, BC leaving on February 5, 2011 and arriving just after 3 am. After a good rest, the team participated in the 52nd All Native Basketball Tournament, where all the teams enter the main gym to a welcoming of singing, dancing, and drumming by the Tsimshain Nation. The Simpcw Team played their first game on Monday, the 7th at 2:30 pm against Kispiox. It was an excruciating first half, but eventually Simpcw pulled ahead to win the game 41 to 22. This wins the next game for Tuesday at 8 pm against Kitimat. The team played a very good game but took a loss with a score of 56 to 46 for Kitimat. Kitimat was crowned the 2011 Champions; so for Simpcw to only lose by 10 points, it was an outstanding game by the team. This loss made Simpcw turn heads at this tournament, where people wanted to know where they were from and how to pronouce “Simpcw”! The final game played was on the 9th at 11 am with Metlakatla, BC. The score was 45 for Simpcw and 83 for Metlakatla. It was a loss to a more experienced team, whom also had won more Championships at the All Native then any other ladies team. The Simpcw ladies team did an awesome job !!! Congratualtions !!!

Simpcw Ladies Go To Prince Rupert to play Basketball

Back: L to R: Rachael Bowser, Tiffany Bowser, Amanda Celesta, Kerri Jo Fortier.Front: L to R: Alison Eustache, Molly Lampreau, Marissa Eustache, Charli Fortier, Angie Rainer (Coach), Adrienne Boyce


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Greetings...........Happy Birthday to our daughter, sister, granddaughter “Angie Rainer” love the Fortier Clan.

Happy belated birthday to BOOBOO March 21stHappy birthday to Emma March 26thHappy 18th birthday to Hambone April 17thHappy 1st birthday to the BIG BOSS April 26thFrom Fred and Maryanne ChristopherCongradulations to Hambone on Team BC and Junior tryout

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Welcome New Baby

Irene and Fred Johnson and Wanda and Blaine Charleyboy, wish to

announce the birth of their grand daughter, Kailynn Marie Johnson born

March 22 in Williams Lake. Proud parents are Fred Johnson Jr and

Amanda Charleyboy of Esketemc. Also welcoming little sister is brother Riley.

We want to thank Dr. Engelbrecht and the nurses at Cariboo Memorial Hosipital and Yeye7 Elsie for being

there for all of us. Kukstemc.

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Improve your SKILLS & EMPLOYABILITY

Become a

Residential Building Maintenance Worker Apprentice

The program covers:

Safety Care, maintenance & use of tools Trades Math Identifying/selecting building materials

Troubleshoot building problems Roofing repairs & maintenance

Drywall Plumbing repairs & maintenance repairs Flooring repairs & maintenance Heating systems repairs & maintenance

Electrical repairs & maintenance Appliance repairs & maintenance

Painting Project Management/Estimating General contractor duties and responsibilities

TENTATIVE DATES

Level 1 Start: September 12-November 4, 2011 Cost: $1,300.00

Level 2 Start: January 16-March 9, 2012 Cost: $1,300.00

Level 3 Start: April 16-June 8, 2012 Cost: $1,300.00

Please note: the course dates and fees are subject to change

These classes will be held in Kamloops, B.C.

Completion of three 8-week levels combined with 4500 workplace hours is required. (if you already have work

experience in this field, you may apply to have your previous work hours credited). It is the responsibility of the

apprentice to find his/her own work placement. Each apprentice must keep a record of their own hours worked and

whom they worked for. This information must be reported to the Industry Training Authority on a regular basis. After

successfully completing all three levels of in-class courses, completion and reporting of work hours to the ITA, the apprentice will be issued a Residential Building Maintenance Worker Certificate of Qualification for the Province of BC.

Keep in mind, this program is transferable through the ITA.

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For more information and registration packages, please contact:

Secwepemc Cultural Education Society

274A Halston Connector Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1J9

Phone: (778) 471-5789 Fax: (778) 471-5792

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.secwepemc.org

Happy Mother’s Day


16 MARCH 2010Secwepemc NEWS

SK’ELEP SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IS ACCEPTING KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 7

STUDENTS FOR 2010/2011REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2010

Registrations are being accepted for Kindergarten to grade 7 students for the 2010/2011 school year. If your child turns 5 on or before December 31, 2010 they are eligible to start Kindergarten in September 2010. Please complete a registration form at Sk’elep School by April 30th to ensure your child is registered for the fall.

“Join us for an Open House April 12th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.”

School Contacts: Ruth Darby Linda Leonard Principal Office Administrator

Sk’elep School of Excellence web: www.skelep.com315 Yellowhead Hiway email: [email protected], BC phone: 250.828.9777V2H 1H1 fax: 250.314.1572

Sk’elep School Offers… • Full Day Kindergarten• Secwepemc Language• Secwepemc Culture• Daily Breakfast Program• Daily Hot Lunch Program• Bus Transportation• Small Class Sizes• BCCT Certified Teachers• Qualified Support Workers• BC Curriculum• Experiential Learning• Team/Extracurricular Sports Our Modern Facility Includes... • Large Gymnasium• Literacy Rich Library• Up to Date Technology Lab• Generous Playground Areas

The Sk’elep School of Excellence will provide educational opportunities for all children that balance high academic standards and traditional Secwepemc Culture

in a healthy, safe environment for now and the next seven generations.

2011/122011

SK’ELEP SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IS ACCEPTING KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 7

STUDENTS FOR 2011/12.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2012

Registrations are being accepted for Kindergaren to Grade 7 students for the 2011/2012 school year. If your child turns 5 on or before December 31, 2011 they are eligible to start Kindergarten in September 2011.

Please complete a registration form at Sk’elep School by June 30,2011 to ensure your child is registered for the fall.

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