yo! news 29 04 2016

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 01/04/2016

Treaty Update Brief Overview of the Tla'amin (Sliammon) First Nation Treaty The Tla'amin Final Agreement (Treaty) came into effect on April 5, 2016. This article looks at who the Tla’amin people are, the history of their negotiations, and highlights of their Final Agreement. The information below is quoted in full or part from the INAC website: https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1460134560857/1460134642518 Tla'amin Nations’ main village site is near Powell River.Tla’amin membership totals approximately 1,100 people. Overall their traditional territory covers about 609,000 hectares (roughly equally divided between land and marine portions). Tla'amin Nation entered the British Columbia treaty process in 1994. Since this time the Nation has achieved the following major treaty events: 2003- Agreement-in-Principle was signed by Tla’amin, Canada and British Columbia 2009- Tla'amin Members ratified the Tla'amin Constitution 2011- The parties initialled the Final Agreement 2012- Tla'amin Citizens approved the Final Agreement through a community vote 2013/14- British Columbia's and Canada’s legislation ratifying the Final Agreement, received Royal Assent 2016- Tla'amin Final Agreement came into effect

What the Tla’amin Treaty has to say on some important rights and responsibilities includes the following. Tla’amin Government: With the exception of determining Indian status, after a transition period the Indian Act no longer applies to Tla'amin Nation, its members or lands.Instead, self-government provisions enable Tla'amin Nation to make its own decisions on matters related to the preservation of its culture, the exercise of its treaty rights and the operation of its government. Tla’amin Lands: The treaty land package consists of approximately 8,323 hectares of treaty settlement land or Tla'amin Lands (approx. 1,917 hectares of former reserves and 6,405 hectares of former provincial Crown land).Tla’amin’s lands include approximately 70 km of waterfront land. A further 1,212 hectares of Crown land may become Tla'amin Lands if acquired by Tla'amin Nation according to certain provisions of the treaty. Some areas of Tla’amin Lands are open for public recreation and leasing and use by non-Members but certain areas of Tla’amin Lands are set aside exclusively for private use by Tla’amin Members for hunting and cultural use. Tla’amin prepared a short video ‘fly-over’ of their lands: http://sliammonfirstnation.com/?p=649 Financial Component: The Tla'amin treaty provides Tla'amin Nation with a capital transfer of $33.9 million over 10 years. Over the same period, Tla'amin will pay back to Canada the loans taken to negotiate the treaty. Tla'amin Nation also received an Economic Development Fund of $7.9 million and a Fishing Vessel Fund of $285,585.

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A resource revenue sharing agreement provides for $738,895 per year for 50 years to Tla'amin Nation. This is nowhere near the billions of dollars in forestry, fishery and other resources taken from Tla’amin historically but is at least some recognition and compensation. Tla'amin Government will deliver agreed upon programs and services under the terms of a Fiscal Financing Agreement.The Fiscal Financing Agreement provides annual transfers from Canada and British Columbia to support the delivery of agreed upon programs and services by Tla'amin Nation to its Citizens and residents, as well as funding to support activities to implement the treaty. It will be renegotiated every five years. Taxes: The section 87 tax exemption will be phased out over a 12-year period. Tla’amin will receive significant taxation revenues from Non-Members in their Territory including property tax, and a significant share of GST and income tax. Programs and Services Continue: Importantly, Tla’amin Members continue to receive health, education and social services funding and other programs and services. The funding Tla’amin receives from Canada under Treaty is slightly more than the old INAC funding. In addition, Tla’amin now has close to 20,000 acres of land and significant opportunities to generate its own revenues. Fisheries: Tla'amin Nation has a treaty right to harvest fish and aquatic plants for domestic purposes within the Tla'amin Fishing Areas. Tla’amin secured a number of important shellfish beaches where the priority harvest is for Tla’amin Members and no commercial harvesting is allowed. Harvesting of fish and aquatic plants is done in accordance with harvest documents issued

by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Tla’amin’s fishing rights are limited by measures necessary for conservation, public health or public safety. Tla'amin has the right to trade and barter fish and aquatic plants harvested under its food, social and ceremonial fishing right among Tla'amin members and with other Aboriginal people of Canada. Tla’amin Members have a right to fish and hunt in broader shared territory areas provided there are protocols in place with neighbouring First Nations. Water: Tla’amin has the right to a large volume of water for domestic, agricultural and hydro power from key watersheds in Tla’amin Territory. Shared Decision-Making: The Tla’amin Treaty has a requirement for B.C. to negotiate a shared decision-making agreement with Tla’amin to manage and protect the Theodosia watershed. Tla’amin’ s Chief Negotiator, Roy Francis, concludes that "It's a very proud and exciting time to be Tla'amin. We are entering into a new phase of our growth as a Nation. We have a solid land base, a constitution and governance authorities over our lands. All are vital tools for building our future. The work does not finish with a final agreement, it actually just begins.” G-N members are encouraged to go to the Tla’amin website to read more details on the Tla’amin Final Agreement: http://sliammonfirstnation.com/ and http://sliammonfirstnation.com/?p=649 Submitted by: Colleen Hemphill, Chief Negotiator

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NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 01/04/2016


Yo Wiksas!

The Elders would like to express how proud they are of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School staff and

students on their outstanding performance at the Yayuma! Good work everyone. Keep it up. We really

enjoyed watching our children and are amazed how much they have learned.

The Elders have expressed a few topics at their meeting today and this was one of the main ones. They

have also asked me to put it in the Newsletter, as well as on Facebook:

We are the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw People. We live on the Tsulquate Reserve. We are not just called:

Gwa’sala. When we hear others say, “Oh we’re going to Gwa’sala or oh they are from Gwa’sala,” it bothers

us Elders. We are two Nations combined. When you say Gwa’sala, you are leaving an entire Nation out

and that hurts them and is not fair. This is our People’s identity. It’s who we are and where we come

from.

These are words directly from some of our Elders. They have asked me to put this out there so that people

can get educated on who we are.

Weekly Events for next week:

Tuesday- Walking Club from starts at 11, equipment will be ready to go for you when you get here. 5

minutes is all I ask :)

Wednesday- Elder’s Luncheon, homemade Chinese food on the menu as well as some really great door

prizes.

Thursday- Movie night time to be determined at next week’s lunch.

I would like to take this moment to thank Elizabeth, our Band Manager Roger’s wife, for all her fantastic

work cooking the last two luncheons. She has taken some very great recipes in with her and shared them

with me. I am now the sous chef and I live it!

So thank you again Elizabeth, we really appreciate your time helping us. We welcome you and Roger into

the community and Program.

KDC AGM May 5, 2016 in Campbell River. We have Marion Wamiss and Mary V. Rufus attending as

representatives from the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Elders.

Gilakasla,

Silena George,

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Elder’s Coordinator

Phone: 949-7406

email: [email protected]


k’awat’si Economic Development General Partner Corporation

Kwa’lilas Hotel

Request for Proposals:

Kwa’lilas Hotel Stairwell Murals

Issue Date: April 26, 2016 Submission Deadline: May 6, 2016

Request To: Davis Henderson


1. OVERVIEW

The Kwa’lilas Hotel is the region’s premier First Nations

owned, operated and themed four star destination hotel,

offering high-end amenities and services for North Island

visitors and residents. As part of our mandate we are

seeking to include beautiful local art created by local

artists to adorn the Hotel. There are two Stairwells on the

_____ side of the Hotel that will act as large canvases for

artwork.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of Work

We require artwork for the outside stairwells on the North

and South sides of the Kwa’lilas Hotel – Three in total. A

drawings are attached to this RFP as Appendix “A”, “B”,

and “C”. These will be a mural style paintings using paint

suitable to withstand the elements/weather typical of Port

Hardy.

Ideally this will be a team of two artists, one Gwa’sala and

one Nakwaxda’xw. The Artist’s will complete one design

representing the Gwa’sala Nation and one design

representing the Nakwaxda’xw Nation to go on each of

the South side stairwells of Kwa’lilas, (Appendix “A” and

“B”). The artists will collaborate on a transformation

design for the North Wing Stairwell (Appendix “C”) which

will incorporate design elements of both Nations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful artists will be required to:

1. supply two scaled designs; 2. transfer the supplied designs to the Hotel

stairwells using a projector; and 3. Paint the design onto the stairwells.

Project Timeline

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Deadline for RFP submissions

Monday, May 9, 2016 – Artist will be chosen

Monday, June 23, 2015 – Deadline for completion of work

3 RFP PROCEDURES

Evaluation and Award Process

The Kwa’lilas Hotel Art Advisory Council will make the

decision on which artist to choose for this work. This

Council is made up of Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Elders and

cultural keepers.

4 RFP SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Submission process is straight forward. Please

submit the following in this order:

a. Title Page which includes: i. Artists’ names;

ii. Contact Information; and iii. The name of the Project

(“Kwa’lilas Hotel Stairwell Murals”)

b. Your Designs scaled to fit the stairwell dimensions provided in this RFP; a

c. A description of any experience that would prepare you for the job of mural painting. References or pictures of previous work may be helpful.

Contractual Terms and Conditions

By applying to this RFP you are agreeing to the terms and

conditions herein.

Payment

If your Stairwell design/designs are chosen for this project

you will be paid:

(1) $1000.00 for the use of each Stairwell Design – This will be made immediately (within a few days of selection). The artists will remain owner of their artwork. Kwa’lilas Hotel seeks to use this design for the purposes stated in this RFP only.

(2) $2000.00 for the work of painting the respective designs on each Stairwell. Kwa’lilas Hotel will supply the paint, brushes, and scaffolding.


GWA’SALA - BOX 998 ● 154 TSULQUATE RESERVE ● PORT PHONE: (250) 949-8343 ● FAX: (250) 949

Emergency Preparedness Committee

Emergency Awareness Fair

To help promote Emergency Preparedness Week which takes place on the first week of May.

Our community is hosting an Emergency Awareness Fair on

Tsulquate.

Representatives from the following emergency response agencies will include the RCMP, BC Ambulance Services,

PH Fire, Coast Guard, Coast Radio and the GNN Emergency Preparedness Committee.

We will be there to answer any questions regarding emergency preparedness.

The GNN emergency warning system will also be tested at 1000.

All the voice messages will be played to ensure that they are all in work

This is only a test and there is no need for the public to do anything.


‘NAKWAXDA’ XW NATIONS● 154 TSULQUATE RESERVE ● PORT HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

● FAX: (250) 949-7402 ● WEB: WWW.GWANAK.INFO


Our community is hosting an Emergency Awareness Fair on May 5, 2016, 10 – 12 at the Memorial Park in


and the GNN Emergency Preparedness Committee.

We will be there to answer any questions regarding emergency preparedness.

The GNN emergency warning system will also be tested at 1000.

All the voice messages will be played to ensure that they are all in working order.

and there is no need for the public to do anything.

XW NATIONS HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA ● V0N 2P0


at the Memorial Park in



LOCAL JOB POSTING

Counsellor - CWWA & STV Program - Full-Time Company: NI Crisis and Counselling CentreIndustry: Social Services Wage: $26 - $28/hr Expiry Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 9am Details: This position combines two specialized counselling programs: Stop the Violence Women’s Counselling and Children Who Witness Abuse. The STV Counsellor assists women in identifying, understanding, and overcoming the effects of violence in their lives. CWWA Counsellor responsibilities include working with children and youth who have witnessed family violence.

Duties include providing counselling and

emotional support to children, their families and

caregivers, individually or in a group setting;

developing and delivering public

awareness/information sessions and educational

support materials; maintaining positive

relationships with other service providers, schools

and agency team. It is critical that this person be

able to demonstrate ethical thinking, respecting

the diversity of our North Island community.

A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle, as well

as a successful completion of a criminal record

check are required. Winter tires are required

October 1 – March 31. As a member of our team

you will receive an excellent benefits package and

work in a supportive, flexible environment.

Contact [email protected] for job descriptions

Qualifications & Experience: A degree, preferably

a Master’s, in Counselling or related field, or an

appropriate combination of education and

training. Should have sound knowledge and

understanding in the area of violence against

women and children. Preferred background and

skills include a minimum of two years recent

supervised children’s counselling, in addition to

direct counselling experience with women who

have experienced abuse. Other assets would be

art and play therapy experience; analysis,

knowledge and training in trauma counselling;

knowledge of First Nations culture; experience

working as a member of a multi-disciplinary

team.

A relevant Bachelor's Degree will be considered if

the candidate will be taking a relevant Master's

Degree via distance.

How to apply: Email resume and cover letter to

[email protected].

Document format to be either: .doc, .pdf, or .rtf

Logging Camp Maintenance Person - Part-Time Company: Mill & Timber Products Ltd. Industry: Forestry Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 9am Qualifications & Experience: Must be flexible, self starter and diligent. Also must be able to: -inspect, troubleshoot and maintain and fix different equipment -keep records of work and costs -clean buildings and grounds as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of providing a safe work environment, preventing damage and/or limiting liability exposure. - must be able to perform a variety of general and semiskilled maintenance activities (ex: carpentry, mechanical) Applicants must live in or willing to move to the Port Hardy, Port McNeill areas Pay will vary depending on required skills How to apply: email: [email protected] Camp Cook - Full-Time Company: RSD Road Building Ltd Industry: Forestry Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 - 9am Details: A head camp cook is needed for shift of 14/7. Fly into camp. Average crew is 10-15 people. Qualifications & Experience: Experienced camp cook for remote camp. Must have Food Safe Certificate. Must be able to maintain a clean and organized camp.


Ensure proper storage and rotation of all food supplies. Must be able to prepare and send food orders. How to apply: Email resume with references to: [email protected] Cashier / Clerk - Part-Time Company: Port Hardy Harvest Thrift Store Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: $10.50 Per Hour Expiry Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 9am Qualifications & Experience: Permanent, Part time 10+ hours per week to start immediately. Probationary period is 3 months. Job Duties: Sorting and displaying the ongoing donations of clothes and goods. Cashier, loss prevention and other duties. Job Requirements: Must be able to work 2-6 Friday afternoon and Saturday 10-4. Also coverage for staff member holidays. How to apply: Please apply in person with resume Attn: Andy at 7120 Market Street Email: [email protected] Fax: 250-902-0613 Enumerators - Part-Time Company: Statistics Canada - Census Industry: Other Wage: $16.31/hr Expiry Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 9am .Details: Statistics Canada is looking to hire Crew Leaders and Enumerators for the upcoming Census. These non-office jobs require staff to work in neighborhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas across the North Island. As an Enumerator you will distribute questionnaires door-to-door and conduct personal interviews and follow-up both in person and by phone. Varying employment periods between mid-April and the end of July 2016, depending on the assignment. If you like working with people and are detail-oriented, this may be the job for you. Qualifications & Experience: Are you: 18 years or older? A Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada? Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required? A valid driver's license and

access to a vehicle are required in some areas. Candidates should be computer literate and have access to a home computer with Internet. Candidates must pass a written test, reference check, and government security assessment. How to apply: For information on the application process, please visit the census website: www.census.gc.ca/jobs Website: http://www.census.gc.ca/jobs Crew Leaders - Full-Time Company: Statistics Canada - Census Industry: Other Wage: $19.91/hr Expiry Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 9am Details: Statistics Canada is looking to hire Crew Leaders and Enumerators for the upcoming Census. These non-office jobs require staff to work in neighborhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas across the North Island. As a Crew Leader you will train, lead and supervise a team of Enumerators. You will be involved in the recruitment of staff. Varying employment periods between early March and the end of July 2016 depending on assignment and location. If you're a proven leader in your community who can motivate others, this may be the job for you. Qualifications & Experience: Are you: 18 years or older? A Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada? Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required? A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required in some areas. Candidates should be computer literate and have access to a home computer with Internet. Candidates must pass a written test, reference check, and government security assessment. Supervisory positions will require the candidate to pass an interview. How to apply: For information on the application process, please visit the census website: www.census.gc.ca/jobs Website: http://www.census.gc.ca/jobs


BIRTHDAY WISHES/ REQUEST

_____________________________________________ Priscilla Charlie-Iraheta: Happy 3rd Birthday to my Ricardo we love you baby. Love from mama dad sister and Bro. Priscilla. Happy 4th Birthday to my niece Mia love you Princess ,Happy Birthday to nephew Johnny Samson Charlie Love you nephew From Priscilla and family. April 29th

_________________________________________________________________________ Loraine Skookum – Wilson: Happy birthday to our grandson Ricardo love from auda and grampa ________________________________________________ Maggie Coon: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO THESE COON BOYS ❤❤❤

____________________________________________ Angela Marie: We still have more of the 50/50 cards $10 for half a card-winner tskes$540- all proceeds go towards helping Nevaeh, Tom, & Dodie be with their dad during a difficult time❤ Also have the two

beautiful native prints of a butterfly and dragonfly- $5 for 6 tickets or $10 for 12 tickets. Will also be starting other great raffles!

______________________________________________ Ethyl Marie Skookum: Happy 16th birthday Miss Eddie-lynn Joseph on April 26th and also a very Special birthday to our bro Edwato on April 26th Lots of love from family & friends ❤❤❤

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Kianna Marie: Happy birthday Donna A. Williams and Wilfred Williams May 2nd and May 31st from your 7 beautiful children

______________________________________________ Charlee Dubitski: Happy 13th birthday to my princess Eriyanah Conroy on may . 2 & to my neff Jake Williams aka steak happy 7th bday on may. 5 & happy 6th bday to my other princess Jersey Williams aka dolly girl on may . 7th I sure miss you all aunty loves you all I can't wait to see you all! Love : aunty Char & uncle Jake & kids zar&bob ______________________________________________ Janine Henderson: Happy Birthday to Trevor and Andrew from your family ______________________________________________ Wishing our son Xavian Walkus a Happy Birthday May 2 / 2016, love Mom, Dad, Romeo, Evette…Also wishing Brandon Walkus a Happy Birthday May 10 /2016… Love your family

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Hi everyone, My name is Brian. I live here in the community. I would just like to put the word out that I am now able to get people firewood. If you are on Social Assistance, you can fill out a wood slip at the Band Office and I can get on that right away for you. Let me know any specifics you would like as well. I can do maintenance repairs was well as some construction. Please call me if you have a project in mind. I am sure I can help with it. I have great rates as well. Thank you very much, Brian 949-0126 call or text _____________________________________________________________________

Hello everyone, I have my Scentsy business up and running now. I had my first online party last week and it turned out well. Thank you to those who joined in on the fun. If you'd like to check out my scent samples, host a party, place an order or have any questions please feel free to shoot me a text, call or FB message me. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Tiffany Charlie Scentsy Independent Consultant


Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every first of the month and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail [email protected] The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements, lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc. Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community are: Website (www.gwanak.info) Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw) Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

COUNCIL Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486 Sits on all committees / [email protected] Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852 Health and Social Development,Ec. Dev. Band Office, Capital, Treaty, Education, Personnel, Infrastructure, fishing, FuneralPortfolios Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034 Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing, Education, Fishing Portfolios Grace Smith: (250) 230-5001 Treaty, Housing, Infrastructure Portfolios Lucy Scow: (250) 230-4275 Ec. Dev, Youth, Treaty, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642 Youth, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360 Housing, Social Development, Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing, Education, Personnel, Fishing, DarrylPortfolios Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459 Social Development, Ec. Dev, Band Office, Capital, Treaty,Housing, Personnel, Fishing, Funeral Portfolios Eddie Charlie; (250) 230-4212 Social Development, Personnel, Housing,

STAFF Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Roger Nopper, Band Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-2309 Margaret Bernard, Finance [email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development [email protected] / (250) 230-5081 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty [email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant [email protected] / (250) 949-8994 Chelsey Walkus, Food & Nutrition Coordinator [email protected]/(250)949-7406 Katrina Johnny, CCP Coordinator [email protected] / (250) 902-2305 Lucy Scow, Social Development [email protected]/ (250) 902-2307 Lorna Henderson, Housing [email protected] / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer [email protected] / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education [email protected] / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works [email protected] / Cell: (250) 230-0087 David Schmidt, Natural Resource manager [email protected] / (250)902-2310 Elisha Taylor-child/Native Court Worker (250)902-2223 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre Silena George Elders’ Coordinator [email protected]/ (250) 949-7406 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca Eke Me-Xi School (250) 949-8332

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