Adams Lake Indian Band 2019-2020 Annual Report by alib107

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT

6453 Hillcrest Rd PO Box 588 Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Website: www.adamslakeband.org Phone (250)679-8841 Toll Free 1-877-679-8841

Vision Statement

Re Tqeltkúkwpi7 tntels ne7élye ne tmicw es yecwemínte re k̓wseltkn-kt, re ck̓úl̓ten-kt, re xqweqwlúten̓-kt, re tmicw-kt, re tk̓wemíple7ten-kt, re stselxmém-kt, re pellsúten-kt ell re keknuctn-kt welmé7 yews, welmé7 yews. Me7 tsyecwemínste es le7s r stsyem-kt n7élye ne tmicw, es yecwestút-kt, es sxyestém r eḱultn-kt tikumíte7, es tselxestút-kt ell es sxyestwécw-kt tel7éliye te pyin. Our Creator placed us on this land to take care of our people, our land, our language, our customs, our knowledge, our culture, our title, to be ours forever and ever. Ensuring that we live in a safe, healthy, self sufficient community where cultural values and identity are consistently valued promoted and embraced by all.

Mission Statement

R “Adams Lake Indian Band” melk̓wetés r qelmúcws, xqwléllcu es tsetset.s r stuqném̓qst.s ne tmicws ell e stuqwnéḿqst.s ne stems es tselxestés k̓weseltkns ell es tnmin̓s r tmicw es cwelcwelts, es tslleq̓éms, es yegwúps ne Secwepemctsín ell es tselxestés r ekuĺtns me7 knucwestsút es tsetset.s r tsyems— welmé7 yews ne7élye ne r tmicw Cstélnec to sq̓7ests. Through a unified First Nations process and supported by a community process, the Adams Lake Indian Band will succeed in exercising title and rights, enhancing our natural resources, promote community, economic development, health, education, language and cultural awareness thereby continually improving the overall quality of life for all Band members.

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHIEF AND COUNCIL CHIEF’S REPORT

5 -6

BAND COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

7 - 15

ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

16 - 17

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

22 - 24

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

25 - 26

HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

27 - 32

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL

33 - 35

SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE

KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12, POST SECONDARY

37 - 38

NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION'S SYSTEMS

FORESTRY

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RECREATION SITE MAINTENANCE

FISHERIES

ARCHAEOLOGY

ALIB GREENHOUSE

PUBLICS WORKS, HOUSING & CAPITOL

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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT

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LANDS & TAXATION DEPARTMENT

2020 STATEMENT OF FINANCES - Un-Audited

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Photographs from throughout the Year

Staff Directory

Acknowledgments

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ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS 2018 - 2020 TERM Kúkpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Steven Teed Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Elaine Jules Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Jules Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Gina Johnny

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Message from Kukpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse Wéytk kwseltktens: There are values and principles every family has and supports. Each are the guides that are the road maps for our family, community, and nation, we pass to our children, as examples to teach them. Kwseltknews – we are all related Knucwectsut.s – help yourself Mellelc – take time for yourself Slexlexs – develop wisdom These and related principle are good, for everyone to practice, on your own journey. Wéytk cwexweytk kuc, le7 te sitk, me7 skwest Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse, from Cstèlnec, (Adams Lake). Having 6+ brothers and one sister. There were other family members before my time and gives me a good appreciation of family values. My mom was Regina Agnes Arnouse (Michel) (D) born 1921 in Kamloops BC, to Catherine and Lazare Michel (D) of the Neskonlith reserve. She had brothers, sisters and many aunties and uncles. My dad was Frederick Alex Arnouse (D) from Adams Lake, born in 1916 also in Kamloops BC. Fred had several brothers and sisters, I can go further back in my family story, but I only have limited space. These strong traditional principles, came from these and other family heads, throughout my life in the Adams Lake and related typical areas. I have been told the stories, name places, and heard the old language from these and other families who’s names we may have not heard for awhile or forgotten.

their journey has been very helpful. This year 2020 has been demanding for ALIB because of the COVID 19 and we have planned on starting some new projects, like the potable water lines expansion, new housing construction and new health building, our camp grounds, to mention a few. Our New Water lines project is completed, to Wagon Road currently, west down Kamloops Shuswap Road. The final phases to the boundary of our reserve to include elder Lawrence Michel house was to be financed with the other Public works community projects delayed at this time. Renovations is the investment into these homes many years ago has been left too long and needs to be fixed to current building standards. Mold has been a priority and has been addressed, for the most part. We hope to begin building new CMHC homes this year in our newly purchased subdivision. Again, the funds were also linked to the GBM loan approvals meeting.

Additional principles are, that if you want something done right, roll up your sleeves and get in there and help make the good changes. Having solutions to the many situations, rather than adding to the questions, is goals some need to be working towards. A prominent inspirational elder and mentor, now in the spirit world, mentioned “Always keep one foot in the past and one foot in the future and remember where you came from, to know where you are going”. All the great and good advice from him and others on

Photo by Karen Everard, Communication Dept. Chief Atahm School Grand Opening Ceremony August 15, 2019

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Message from Kukpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse Budgets has followed the new Finance Administration Law (FAL), this year maybe pushed back a few weeks or months for community information. This is because of the COVID 19 ravaging our nation. The emergency funding set out to assist our memberships and community at this difficult time to have enough food, BC hydro, natural gas, wood bills paid. There are many that have been laid off from their jobs, schools are closed, as is many stores and restaurants, ALIB is purchasing goods and meat to share for a good food box to house holds on reserves. For off reserve members there are funds from ISC given to agencies in major centre to assist urban members with food. The band was to borrow a smaller amount of funds to cover funds for a short fall for the housing, water, and health building projects at our GBM, but this got delayed or cancelled by the comments and questions.

and ALIB has written letters regarding our concerns.

Secwepemctsin, is taught in our schools by the fluent teachers, elders. Secwepemctsin defines who we are, where we came from, tells of our values, principles. Our stories, songs are also indicators of our nation’s boundaries and spiritual beliefs.

The warmer weather is here, and we appreciate the difficulty it takes to keeping in doors and away from the Pow Wows.

Policies-there has been several Councillors working on the development and re-reviewing of the various policies. Due to the delays with the virus this will be put on hold at this time until its safe to gather again.

In closing I have been a politician since 1995, with others that are not here with us today. The natural political shifts that are with us now are good for our community. My brother Doug stated, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”, at that time I did not know what he meant, but today its obvious. Everyone stay with the COVID 19 plan, it is having a positive effect in BC and Secwepemc territories. We want our moms, dads, brothers, sisters, cousins and uncles, aunties to be all safe, healthy and be able to gather for the ceremonies, celebrations once again. Many of the gardens put in this year will be good for the harvests this fall. Getting back to the land is the work many are doing with the built garden’s boxes supplied to those wanting to plant fresh vegetables and fruits.

I commend you all for the sacrifices you all are making to keep your families safe, Kukstemc All my relations Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse

Economic development our two campgrounds because they a need to be renovated or up graded to better standards for health and safety reasons have also been impacted by the GBM Budget. Environmental concerns have not abated in and around that community. Last summer the health authority closed the beaches, due to high E.COLI health contamination concerns. There is a costly procedure to fix the sewer systems on the Shuswap Lakes. They are also included in the closures due to the virus. Douglas Claim- has been sitting idle for years and requires a review by Council. The major sun peaks development recently has pushed the boundaries to their limits. Letters by our communities do not seem to change their plans. We need more political involvement to help move this forward. Little Shuswap

Photo by Denise Michel, Communications Dept. Land clearing in preparation for IR #4 new subdivision.

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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Jules Highlights & Accomplishments of 2019-2020 Wéytk, I first of all want to send my gratitude to the Front Line Workers here in our community and across the Globe, Kukstsemc for all that you do to keep us informed and all that you do to keep us safe and well. I myself will continue to do my part in Staying Home to flatten the curve of Covid19. There is definitely some change coming our way with how we have had to adapt during this Pandemic. We have been given the tools and resources to work virtually and there are still some areas in which we need to iron out, but this is a learning curve for all of us, and we thank those who have been working with us and assisting us with your comments on how we can better our services during this time. When the time comes, that we are able to open up our work space again, we are going to have to adapt to remaining our social distance, still taking precautionary steps as highlighted daily by the Provincial and Federal Government. We have a “new” normal, and this too will take some adapting to.

primary Board member on behalf of Adams Lake. Our goal is to help and assist children and families. When I first took this role on, I had a lot of questions of why our children were not the forefront of our conversations, after all Adams Lake has one of the highest numbers of Children in Care. Adams Lake has signed a Protocol agreement with Secwepemc Child & Family to work together and in the best interest of the child(ren). There is some work that needs to happen to strengthen our protocol with the Agency and this is in progress. In the near future, it is Adams Lake goal to host a Coming Home Ceremony for our Children in Care, welcome them home and introduce them to family members. To expand on this, I would love the same to happen with our Residential School Survivors and our 60 Scoop survivors, properly welcome them home through ceremony. We would work with our Agency to help assist in finding members in our urban areas. Stsmemelt MOU: In July 2018, 11 communities of the Secwepemc Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Province and Canada to work together on defining Jurisdiction of our Children and Families. A Technical Working Group was formed to create a Terms of Reference, Budget and Workplan.

Infrastructure: The Water Line is well under construction, this is a huge accomplishment as its been years and years that our homes down Kamloops Shuswap Road haven’t had potable water. We are working with ISC to secure funding to extend the Water Line to the end of our Reserve. Secwepemc Child & Family Services: I serve as the

Language Student Graduates, Simon Fraser University

Elders Gathering, Thompson Rivers University

Stsmemelt Engagement Session

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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Jules The roles and responsibilities include providing recommendations to the Leadership Table and advancing the Memorandum of Understanding. October 2019 the MOU has expired with both the Province and Canada. Effective January 2019, Bill C -92 Legislation has also been in effect. With the MOU expired, this gives the Leadership and Technical Working Group time to work together on the implementation of C-92. To date, it is not a requirement for any Secwepemc community to sign on to any MOU, however we are taking a collaborative approach in remaining to work together. This approach will be driven from the communities. Adams Lake has hosted engagement and information sessions around Stsmemelt, and this has been put into a report and submitted back to SNTC to implement into drafting our own Secwepemc Law around Children and Families. A draft Secwepemc Law of Stsmemelt and Kweselkten has been drafted and presented to the Chiefs Leadership. Due to the current situation, there is a need to get this Law presented and reviewed by our Secwepemc communities and this is a challenge because we are unable to gather and not everyone has access to technology. Grandmothers Circle: Last annual report, I mentioned a goal was to create a Grandmothers Circle to bring to the forefront our Children in Care. Our first meeting occurred June 3, 2019 and we have been consistently meeting once a month up until February 2020. I can’t say how much I have really enjoyed being part of these meetings. The wealth of knowledge in one room is amazing and the things learned. I was so eager to get on the topic of children and family and how we can put forward solutions and preventative measures but was also reminded that things don’t happen that quickly. The Grandmothers will guide this circle and what needs to be addressed.

Our first meeting, we brainstormed on areas we want to touch on, the list was endless. It was discussed that our children who are in care, lose some of their identity and where they come from, and without going into too much detail. The first completed task was to assist our families and members who come back home on how to conduct a Funeral. This is a heavy topic, but there was commitment from an amazing group of Grandmothers, and we are close to completing this document. The next area to touch on was around Baby Welcoming, focusing on the love and light they give to us. As you can see, it is not just talking to our grandmothers about children in care, there is so much more to it, there are stories, there are our values, there are our protocols and our ways of life. Out of this group, I was also asked if our Graveyard can be cleaned up, take care of our Ancestors and our Ancestors will take care of us. Way back when, our community use to do graveyard clean up in the beginning of November. This too has not been a priority but moving forward, I would like to see our community take a role in this and make it happen. This past November 2019, we had a group of about 25-30 members, a good number being young youth assist in cleaning up our graveyard. I was so amazed to see the dedication; it was really hard physical work and there is still a lot of work that needs to occur at our grave site. But let this be the start. Many of our Grandmothers in our community are taking care of their grandchildren with no financial assistance from the Agency or other sources. I have had many discussions around this with Grandmothers on how we can help. In the short term, we have created a fund where the Band assists not only our Grandmothers, but our Grandparents who have children in their care. Though finances does not solve the real problem of why our children are in care, it helps In the short term as we start to brainstorm what resources we need in our community such as a Safe House, and deliberating around what this looks like an where an appropriate location would be etc. We got to set the foundation for those yet unborn. Please Stay Safe during this current Pandemic, and I look forward to the day we can gather again! All my relations.

“Be the Change you want to see” Home visits with our Grandmothers

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TkĚ&#x201C;wemiĚ ple7 (Councillor) Elaine Jules Finance and Audit Committee Member

the virus has put virtually everything on hold.

Finance Administration Law Policy Member ALIB Policy Committee Member Pillars:Administration and Community Wellness 2019-2020 started with Strategic Planning at Quaaout Lodge for Council and Department Directors. The top 5 priorities that Executive Director Vaughn Sunday was tasked with were: Building Homes, Preservation of Culture and Language, Social and Education Improvements, Work on Economic Development, and Health Improvements. My pillars remained as Administration and Community Wellness. I continue to work with Laura Bouchard from First Nation Management Board (FMB) to complete the 4 policies (Finance, Human Resources, IT and Governance) that compliment the Finance Administration Law (FAL). The FAL is the new policy with procedures that direct the operation of the ALIB finance and administration departments. The FAL was adopted by ALIB to strenghten overall transparency and accountability of ALIB operations. Other teams worked on the HR and IT policies, however they still have to have to be viewed by FMB staff to ensure no changes were made to the FMB originals. Laura and I were near completion of the finance policy when FMB decided to change the entire policy, then another booklet of internal controls was added. Feeling a bit frustrated because we had to go through another 149 pages and decide what needed to be kept or added. This is not only time comsuming, it is also a long process because Laura only works 3 hours per week with ALIB. A policy committee was struck in 2019 to make amendments to other ALIB policies; the members are Leona Hammerton, Marilynn Johnny, Pauline Arnouse, and Iris Jules is the minute taker. As there are a lot of ALIB policies to update, I asked Tkwemiple7 Gina to join our meetings as she knows the history of ALIB; Gina is a welcome addition to the group. Gina and I were successful in securing a grant from ISC to assist in completing ALIB policy work. We were getting ready to bring at least 6 policies forward to present and get feedback from membership and then covid19 hit, and as you know

Another important committee that I sit on is the Financial Administration Committee (FAC). The voting committee members are Paul F. Michel, Joyce Kenoras, and myself. Executive Director Vaughn Sunday and Chief Financial Officer John Adebanjo also attend FAC meetings. To promote financial transparency at ALIB, larger financial planning must be presented to the FAC before it is presented to Council. FAC reviews financial submissions, plans, proposed expenditures and then makes recommendations to Council. In a sense there is another pair of eyes on all ALIB financials whether it be capital projects, housing, emergency operations etc. FAC is also involved in viewing and making recommendations on budget presentations, quarterly reports and audits. One huge task that needs addressing is the Accounts Receivable that ALIB has carried for decades, in some cases 20 years. Addressing this will take time, as you know our CPA has been with us for just over 1 year. As Tkwemiple7, when I sign cheques I take the opportunity to jot down financial internal controls that can be improved on. An example would be, making sure all purchase orders or cheque requisitions have all the required information on or attached to it. I also ensure internal control improvements are added to the Finance Policy. I have always been intrigued with finances. I guess you could say, I'm a numbers person. Aside from finances and administration, one of the things I enjoy attending and giving input is at the Elder's meetings, and the Grandmothers Circle. The Grandmothers Circle is working on writing down traditional protocols so they are available for all members. ALIB Elder's also attend the monthly Secwepemc Elder's meetings, and luncheons. Another Elders activity that I enjoyed was the Elder's Fundraising Golf Tournament, this was a fun activity to volunteer for. One trip that I missed this year was the Elder's Gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba; I understand that it was a very enjoyable trip. Instead of attending the Elders Gathering I made a decision to look after my own well being. I chose to attend the Psychology of Vision workshop in Sechelt facilitated by Chuck Spezzano, Phd. This was an opportunity for me to do some extensive healing, it was a very rewarding workshop. Last year I also had the joy of attending a few Women's Wellness Days, one in Kamloops and 2 at the ALIB gym.

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TkĚ&#x201C;wemiĚ ple7 (Councillor) Elaine Jules One unpleasant job that I assisted staff with was evicting the homeless people from ALIB property in Salmon Arm. This had to be one of the dirtiest jobs that I was involved in, but it had to be done. As most Councillors do, I assist band members when requested; whether they are having difficulties being heard or understood by ALIB staff, giving support when dealing with their children/grandchildren, wanting to register their children with ALIB, needing special equipment for medical needs, voicing the lack of services at ALIB, or looking for lost children. I approach all band member issues/ concerns from a solution based perspective. Another activity I enjoy is taking young women and Elders out berry picking. When I'm asked by a young woman if I can show her how to gather and make soopalallie, I jump at the opportunity. It's an opportunity to teach when asked about your traditional ways. It's also an opportunity to help out Elders and those who are grieving by picking berries for them. At the office, I'm always busy; there are tons on emails and when I'm asked I make suggestions on administrative tasks such as looking over and having input on smaller equipment leases, assisting with housing lists for insurance purposes, sitting in on job interviews. I like to sit in on job interviews as this is one area that there are far too many complaints on nepotism, or favortism. To create fairness, I fought for the posting of all ALIB jobs, whether they are new or existing. I still believe we need 1-2 band members sitting in on job interviews, maybe a possibility would be to look at a set interview committee for all ALIB jobs. In March 2020, budgets, capital projects, policy presentations, and other group presentations all came to a complete stand still as covid19 hit BC. Instead, Council and Administration had to jump into Emergency mode, health and the well being of ALIB comunities became top priority. In March, C&C decided to get out support cheques out to all band members and a good food boxes to the lower income families on reserve. Tkwemiple Gina and I jumped into action, first making lists of who lived on IR#4 & IR#6. I then worked closely with Communication Manager Karen Everard, Membership Clerk Eva Saul to work on getting our band member addresses updated so we could prepare the covid19 cheques. This is where Finance Officer Accounts Payable Bernice August worked tirelessly to input and print all cheques. Another team

prepared and delivered the good food boxes. For everyone, this was very challenging time but we got it done. We pray for all people of the world and that this nasty virus makes it's exit. Throughout the year, on behalf of ALIB I've had the opportunity to attend many meeting, workshops, open houses, luncheons. Each was a joy and educational opportunity, here are some of them: Assisting with Covid19 cheques

Supper Club Old Time Fiddlers CAS High School -Chase/Swits Opening Spiritual Ceremonies

Finance Retreat

G2G-Highway 4 Laning

Graduations Quilminte Meetings

Secwepemc Flag Ceremony-OUC

2 FMB Policy Workshops

Meeting with Village of Chase

Meetings with RCMP

Stememelt Agreement

Communication Agreement Mtg

AA Celebrations

All Dept. T&R,Communicat Foresty workshop Open House ion Open House Remembrance Elder's Christmas Day Luncheon Ceremony

Meeting with Prov. dignataries

Baby Welcoming

Strategic Planning

3 Band Meeting

Protocol Protocol signingsigning-TIB Upper Nicola

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X-Mas Community Brunch

Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Gina Johnny cmuten te Sxwetsmellp6 Wéytk xexeweytep I would like to start with sharing, that on November 2018 Tkwekwem7iple7 (C&C), AlderHill Planning Inc facilitated by Elaine Alec and ALIB Executive Director Vaughn set aside a retreat, this was to create and address a understanding on Governance verses Administration, effective ways to work as a team, find neutral trust, and to establish ways to communicate with Members, staff and each other. The Alderhill program that guided us, incorporated a cultural structure, was non-threatening and the process didn’t ask for you to agree but to have an open mind, trust, recognize diversity and to understand the emotional attachment to various views. Also, the program assisted Council in formalizing plans, resolve problems/conflicts that incorporated protocols and ways of governing through all the laws. Council started by: acknowledging challenges and understanding the current state, identifying priorities, what can we reasonably accomplish in this term, The Council took the time to take a look at the CCSP and community immediate priorities, to list ALIB policies, by laws that needed to be updated asap, establish goals & actions for an effective Governance on the following items: info to support quality decision making, overseeing & supporting administration, being accountable & realizing the Band vision, maintaining positive relationship with membership and businesses, plan com-

munity healing initiatives and at least of all complete the TOR/ Governance manual. Me7e, I agree it was a lot of good work drafted out from the retreat but as you can see Council’s vision has always been to move forward, acknowledge the past, current and future, acknowledge where we come from, and the willingness to work. The following is the 2019 projects that I have been attentive to: West bay Trail- created a working team, set meetings and had a working MOU signed, st  Coordinated & planned the 1 Local Governance Meeting, on the Policy Committee that is addressing & reviewing TOR/Governance, Elections, the 1996 Membership Rules, Elders honoraria...  Attended QS-Qwelminte meetings (6),  QS- Forest Transformation community session, 

Secwepemc Flag Ceremony - Okanagan Collage Salmon Arm- September 23, 2019

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QS- Forest Transformation community session, Parks Management Board meetings (3)C&C meetings (20), GBM/community (4), ALIB Directors/Managers projects & budget presentation – 2 days, Governance meetings (4), Finance & Administration Law committee meetings, Pillar support to Equinox celebrations/ ceremonies, Grandmother circles, Stsememelt Triparte Leadership update out at the Esketemc community, Secwepemc Elders Council meeting (2), Chief Atahm New school opening, Graduates for the ECE at OUC,

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Graduation Celebration at the Salmon Arm Senior High & Aboriginal Grad in the North Okanagan Shuswap School District 83, Witnessed the presentation of a Band Member receiving Commendation from the RCMP, Protocol signing with Tk’emlups, Indigenous Day Celebration at Sxwetsmellp6, Secwepemc Tourism sessions, T&R & MOTI update on the Kicking Horse pass Best of all attendance to the National Elders Conference with an awesome group, And enjoyed home cooked meals at Sexwetsmellp6 supper clubs. Es tsuks, yucwminte xwexweyt. Tkwemiple7 Gina Johnny

Signing of West Bay Trail MOU, January 31, 2020

Local Governance- Secwepemc Tkwekwem7iple7 ell Local Municipalities Mayor’s & Councillors - June 6, 2019

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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Steven Teed Over the past year we have been continuously pushing forward and making progress in strengthening our political relationships and improving our community living. As a Tkwamipli7a for Cstèlnec it is an honor to represent the people when we negotiate and discuss our rights and jurisdiction on the land. I have been working on the Government to Government table where we have been making progress in having a say in Provincial Regulations that govern the seme7, from water, land, forestry, and industry. We are still a long way away from gaining full control of what happens out on territory but with every generation I see strong traditional knowledge that will continue in protecting our Tmicw from devastation. With all the pressure on First Nations right now from corporations, government, media and the public, it is important we work together and unite as a collective voice in the fight against climate change, destruction and racism. That is why we signed Protocols with other bands and nations and will continue to do so. We need to be open, honest, and work together in our common goals and put our minor differences aside. We are strong people and have survived in harmony for thousands of years, we now face one of the hardest challenges for the Secwepemc people going into the future, and I will continue to work for our future generations.

Adams Lake Indian Band and Upper Nicola Band Protocol signing February 10, 2020

Congratulations to the Chief Atahm School and everyone involved in getting the new High School completed for the 2020 year. It is a beautiful space that will serve in developing life skills, language, and pride into the children. I would also like to thank everyone involved in the new water line expansion and everyone’s work in getting clean drinking water to all on reserve, we are not complete yet but making progress every season. I look forward to seeing how much we can complete in our last year as Council. Kukstsemc.

Chief Atahm High School and Language Centre Grand Opening Celebration, August 15, 2019

Cstélnec ell Tkemlúps te Secwepemc Protocol Resolution , April 26, 2019

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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Weyt-kp, Shelley Witzky re skwes. Secwepemc ka. Tkwamipla7 te Cstelnec. Hello, my name is Shelley Witzky, daughter of Cecilia George (nee Sampson) and Hub George of Osoyoos Indian Band, granddaughter of Henry and Ann Sampson of Sahhaltkum. I am Secwepemc and a Tk’wemi’ple (Councillor) of Adams Lake Band. Here is an update of the political projects and initiatives I am working on. Please contact me if you have any questions or are interested in getting involved: Switzky@alib.ca 250-679-8841, ext. 2217. During these challenging times of COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to keep each other safe, support each other, from a distance, and ensure we all get through this together. ALIB Council Council had the opportunity to review the 5-year Capital Plan with our Executive Director and Public Works and Housing Department Manager. It includes the following:  Chief Atahm High School & Language Centre (completed August 2019)  Health and Multi-Purpose Building  Water Treatment & Water Line Extension (completed to Arnouse system, September 2019; Kenoras system, December 2019)  Subdivision & Housing (project started early 2020)  Administration Building  IR6 Community Sewer System Our Executive Staff are working hard to ensure the portion that the Band funds is minimal and does not cause a financial hardship to the Band. I’ve mentioned this before being elected to Council, and I’ll mention it again, we need all the services we can get, to undo the 150 years of marginalization, removal from our own economy and the larger economy, genocide, oppression, institutionalization, and intergenerational effects of cumulative trauma. We deserve to have an up to building code Health Centre, an administrative building that is not on a grave, we deserve to have more good things in our community. Secwepemc Nation Brushing Off Ceremony On January 10, 2020 there was a well-attended

Brushing Off Ceremony in our community. The Secwepemc Nation also provided food for all the participants as a giveaway. Kukstsemc to SNTC and all their staff for their hard work and care for their people, consistently going above and beyond to ensure we gather as a Nation, have a supplement to our food supply, have spiritual ceremony, and the opportunity to practice our living culture. Go International I attended a very good workshop in the United States to gain information for the Secwepemc Lakes Tourism Project and for ongoing professional development, as I am involved with several tourism initiatives in the Secwepemc Lakes region. While I was there, I met with the AIANTA Executive Director, whose head office is in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Centre, some of the questions I asked are how the Cultural Centre got started, what was their corporate model, etc. They stated the 19 Pueblos, with a total population of about 6000 citizens, built the Cultural Centre in 1979 and it has been on the same spot and in existence ever since. They did it by devoting profits from casino’s, campgrounds, gas stations, etc. on their reserve lands to the common cause and benefit of all their members. It also provides employment for their students and artisans year-round. I also met with the archaeologist who conducts the Chaco Canyon archaeological digs with the University of New Mexico and gained a wealth of knowledge about that process and how it contributes to their museums and cultural centres within NM. I also met directly with artisans and gained good info on how they and their art are protected by law within the City. The entire knowledge and information I gathered will be integrated into the 4 Band regional tourism strategy I founded and sit on their volunteer committee, which will then be put to use to assist our artisans and wild crafters. ALIB-MoTI Meeting: Maintenance and Contracting Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse and I met with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the maintenance and contracting of Shuswap Road. We addressed issues of grading and snow removal that affects the condition of the ALIB school bus. MoTI will work with ALIB to look at taking a survey of how much traffic drives on the section that our school bus travels and that might affect the condition of the road and safety for our community who drive, walk, and ride on.

Adams Lake Indian Band Annual Report 2019 - 2020

Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky ALIB Strategic Planning I participated in a three-day strategic planning session with Council, Executives, and Department Managers at Quaaout in February 2020. It was one of the best sessions I’ve ever been involved with as we looked at ALIB operation plan for 2020-2021. The most informational pieces from the session is: Enterprises are more likely to sustain profitability with:  Scheduled formal reports to Council  Staggered terms for Board members  Enforced conflict-of-interest rules  Clear compensation standards  An independent Board insulating CEO from politics  A Council aware of the dangers of micromanagement  Board members with expansive business experience, expertise, commitment  Clear rules for terminated Board members  In other words: independence, transparency, accountability CFDC of CIFN Economic Summit I was invited to present on the Secwepemc Lakes Tourism Project at the Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations Economic Summit in Kamloops. I and several others were on the tourism panel and gave great updates on our projects. The Secwepemc Lakes Tourism purchased two vendor tables for Secwepemc Artisans to sell their product at, and this is something the project will be doing more of, to assist artisans generate revenue. It was also a wonderful networking opportunity as we had our own table set up to promote the project.

19 pandemic and postponed all events until the provincial government lifts the ban on meeting. The steering group is in the process of contracting an industry expert and a top-level Secwepemc individual who will work together planning out the next two years of the project. Secwepemc Landmarks In partnership with Neskonlith, Splatsin, ALIB, The Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shuswap Tourism, and the City of Salmon Arm, this project is also paused on moving forward with events and meetings, but the background work that can be done remotely is still taking place. We will be contracting Secwepemc and settler artists to create sculptures that will be placed along key areas of the Shuswap Trail Alliance system of trails. The Secwepemc Lakes Elders Committee (made up of Elders from the four local Bands) have guided this project with regards to Secwepemc place names, spelling, definitions, and stories of areas in the Shuswap region that can be shared with the public. We also will be working with Chief Atahm and School District #83 students to create the designs on the trailhead posts, in autumn or such a time that we can gather again in groups. Stay safe, stay healthy, kukstsemc.

Thompson Rivers University Elders Luncheon This was a well-attended event with over 300 Elders from around the Secwepemc Nation, supporting TRU Indigenous students. There was an amazing lunch, entertainment, and the students were auctioned off to assist Elders with chores around their homes or yards. BC Economic Development Conference I attended one day of this conference and gained valuable information on cooperatives which will be incorporated into the 4 Band regional tourism strategy. Secwepemc Lakes Tourism Project In partnership with Neskonlith, Splatsin, ALIB, Community Futures Shuswap, CSRD, and funded by the Provincial Government, this project is moving forward with research and planning during the COVID-

Trailhead Post draft design, photo by Sutra Brett.

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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT The Administration Department oversees the daily operation of the Adams Lake Indian Band. All Directors and Managers report to the Executive Director. The programs and services that comprise the Adams Lake Indian Band Administration includes the following:   

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Human Resources Information Technology Economic Development Communications Finance Administrative Assistants

Mission Statement To provide efficient, effective, professional Administrative and Financial Services consistent with Adams Lake Indian Band’s vision statement. To support the Adams Lake Indian Bands government for the benefit of community members.

Accomplishments Annual Report—This is the second consecutive Annual Report for the Adams Lake Indian Band. An annual report is to be completed every year. The fiscal year saw 2019/2020 experienced the completion of the first year with an annual budget cycle. The new budget was completed in March of 2019. The directors and managers all presented to the full Council. The consolidated budget was presented to the public prior to Council passing the overall budget. The audit was completed in July of 2019 and was on time. This schedule is to be adopted and utilized every year. The Investment Portfolio – The Adams Lake Investment Portfolio was initiated in June of 2019. For the first time in ALIB history, its funds were put into a conservative portfolio with monies put into bonds and others in equities in various companies. Before the summer of 2019, ALIB funds were held in a savings account and with the bank charges, we broke even most years in terms of money management. ALIB will now see some interest monies from its investments. The Council will receive quarterly reports

from our investment manager and a visit every six months. 10 Year Funding Arrangement – The Adams Lake Indian Band is currently operating under a standard 5 year funding arrangement with Indigenous Services Canada. Under this arrangement, ALIB is responsible to provide numerous reports, the funding must be spent in certain areas only, failure to do this results in penalties and the government is able to claw back any funds deemed to be spend incorrectly. The Adams Lake Indian band is now looking into the possibility of working under the new 10 year funding arrangement that has more flexibility, less government reporting and the funding cannot be clawed back by the government. The final decision will come in the new fiscal year. Visit by the Minister of ISC – The Honourable Seamus O’Regan – The dedication of the opening of the new High School was held on August 15th, 2019. The Adams Lake Indian Band was honored to host the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Seamus O’Regan who attended our school opening ceremonies. He was greeted by an Honour Song, sung by our youth singers, drummers and their parents. Traditional foods were served, and it was a very happy event and demonstration of Secwepemc culture and a source of pride for the Adams Lake Community.

Chief Atahm Expansion Grand Opening , Aug. 15, 2019

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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT This occasion was also attended by the Member of Parliament Mel Arnold, local MLA, Chief Wayne Christian from Splatsin and Chief Oliver Arnouse of the Little Shuswap Indian Band. The Waterline on I.R. #4 – The Adams Lake Indian Band has had water with manganese and arsenic in it for many years. The year 2019 saw the construction of a waterline on I.R. #4. This was a historic accomplishment. We were able to construct 2.8 km and a total of 13 homes were hooked up to good water. This fiscal year, we expect to get to the end of the reserve going toward the West border with a similar distance to go this coming fiscal year. Through a cooperative effort of Chief and Council, Public Works and Administration, we met with ISC officials several times and we used the grant of $1.3 million dollars to get about half-way, to the end of the community. These meetings with ISC were helpful for the implementation of the project. We were able to utilize all of the monies given to us by the end of the fiscal year and the second stage was completed just before the snow arrived. Workshops and Training – There were three separate training sessions and workshops this year. They were open to both employees and interested Council members. The first workshop was on progressive discipline and was presented by an outside consultant. The second one was for staff and involved the proposed changes to the Human Resource policy. The third training was Occupational Health and Safety presented by the Canada Labour. Finally, Chief and Council along with the Executive Management Team attended a session with Native Nations Institute member and former Harvard Professor Stephen Cornell. The topic was good governance and the separation of the political and administrative.

Funding for the Health Facility – The Administration was able to work with Council and the Health staff to organize a number of meetings in Vancouver with the First Nation Health Authority. These meetings resulted in the Adams Lake Indian Band receiving a letter or commitment for $3.4 million dollars over five years toward the construction of the $6.9 million dollar health facility. Additionally, we have also been working with ISC to receive a one time grant of $500,000 which will be used during the construction of this project. Securing funding is a very important part of our efforts as we move toward the implementation of our capital plan over the next ten years. Finance Administrative Law – The Adams Lake Indian Band has had a Finance Administrative law since 2017. It is implemented over time. It is designed to ensure that the financial practices and procedures implemented by the Adams Lake Indian Band Chief and Council and administrative staff are using sound financial procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Further, the Finance Audit Committee was initiated and began meetings every two weeks to review financial issues and make recommendations to Council. The Finance Audit Committee has been very active, and it has become an integral part of the financial procedure at the Adams Lake Indian Band. An updated Finance Administrative Law was passed in November of 2019 and the old law was repealed. The First Nation Financial Management Board will do a review of the Adams Lake Indian Band adherence to the FAL in the next fiscal year and if we are deemed to be in compliance, a certification will be forwarded. Pink Shirt Day Feb 26 2020

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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Executive Summary Of 2019-2020: The Human Resources area has been busy with these main areas: policy and form amendments, new hires for replacement and/or new project positions, mediation and professional development. During mid-March 2019, job postings were postponed due to the pandemic situation. Once the pandemic situation is passed the following job postings will be sent out: • • • • • • • •

Addictions and Mental Health Counsellor Title and Rights Assistant Coordinator Daycare ECE (Infant Toddler Certification) Human Resource Manager Home Care Worker Individual Land Holding Clerk Taxation Clerk Construction Liaison (MOTI – Field Services Assistant)

Collaborative relationship with the ARMS Database Clerk also took place during the past year to populate the Bands’ human resource database. This stemmed from a benefit agreement with Ministry of Transportation, through the Title and Rights department and may continue into the next couple years.

vices, etc. All available positions will follow the directive from Chief and Council related to public posting to offer opportunity to all for applying. Mediation and position evaluation support is ongoing for all departments. For professional development, workshops related to Labour Canada laws were the main focus and open to Chief, Council and Executive Management Team members. This will also be ongoing in the new fiscal year. GOALS for 2020/2021: Completion of the new Human Resource Policy and all forms  Fill the Human Resource Manager position  Complete hiring process for all outstanding positions on hold due to the COVID pandemic  Continue to work with Departments to develop a human resource strategy. 

Staff in your Department. At this point, I am the only staff member in this department and in the process of hiring a new Human Resource Manager with position credentials, on behalf of the Band. Name of Program The main highlight for this program is the completion of the Human Resource policy. It has now undergone a legal review and ready to be presented to the Chief and Council for final review. Forms required for this new policy have also been developed to coincide with changes made. Secondly, a wage grid was developed and will be presented to the Executive Director in May 2020. A comparative review of all wages will be undertaken and discussed with all Department Directors. Continued recruitment is ongoing for replacement positions, as well as hiring for special projects external from the normal Band operations, such as Ministry of Highways, Secwepemc Child, and Family Ser-

ALIB flag and birch baskets

Orange Shirt Day Sept 30, 2019

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Economic Development Department has one staff member - Economic Development Officer. The Economic Development Department has reviewed and is revisiting the Land Use Plan (LUP). This is an important document as members of Adams Lake Indian Band identified some of their preferences and priorities within the broader initial phases of the Comprehensive Community Strategic Plan (CCSP) especially with respect to economic development information and land related information. The focus on Land Use Planning and the CCSP will aid the Economic Development Department in developing and protecting lands and advancing economic and business development opportunities. The Economic Development Department has been creating and drafting several land, sewer, water, Land Development and Land Governance Policies and Procedures. The Economic Development Officer has been looking at a number of structural and document adjustments that affect how West Harbour Village is managed, operated and what is required for future development of West Harbour Village. Again, this required looking at ALIB’s comprehensive community plan with the economic development strategy as a cornerstone. The Economic Development Officer ensured that any leasing and sales at West Harbour Village was followed and adhered to guidelines. There is a focus on developing new homes for sale at West Harbour Village that looks at financial returns and economic opportunity. Meetings and discussions have been held with several builders. The anticipated construction activity and sales will be 3 new homes this year. The key areas of focus for economic development is based on the principles for preserving land, resources, and culture for future generations including: the management, administration, governance, control, and regulation of landlord and tenant matters on ALIB lands;  lands, resources, including their protection, conservation, management and development;  agriculture; and  the licensing and regulations of businesses. 

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Expand and create a climate that supports business opportunities Communicate employment, tourism, and business opportunities to the Membership Create an Economic Development Policy Advance an Economic Development Steering Committee Develop a 5 year and a long-term economic development strategy with ALIB community involvement and their input Assist with economic development opportunities for its entrepreneurs; and Continue to support Administration with proposal writing.

To this end, the Economic Development Department is seeking funding to prepare a Three to Five-year Community Economic Development Plan to reconfirm and/or adjust ALIB’s economic vision, functions, goals and strategies for Adams Lake Indian Band that is inclusive of a comprehensive community consultation process. The goals and deliverables of the strategy development process will provide a three to five-year Economic Development Strategy with goals, objectives, strategies, activities, costs and implementation schedule (including recommendations on sector targets and marketing), partnerships and action plans. A few projects are currently in the planning and design stage which will have a significant impact on construction expenditures and asset accumulation when they move to their implementation phase. These projects are expected to begin within the horizon of an economic development strategy. The Economic Development Department has been working to promote a healthy and prosperous future to ensure the continued existence of ALIB as a strong political, social, and cultural community and ensuring that environmental quality and social harmony objectives are in the decision making process so that the cultural heritage of Adams Lake can be maintained for future generations.

There is a focus on building capacity with members of Adams Lake Indian Band to support initiatives based on business rationale and tourism activities. The goal for the Economic Development in 2020

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Adams Lake Indian Band Information Systems Department (IT Dept) is committed to delivering an efficient and effective technical support program to all users of technology. The IT Dept will work with all other band departments to improve communication to our own people and to the outside world. Executive Summary Of 2019-2020: The IT Dept provides technical support for all departments within the organization. We were involved in various phases of Chief Atahmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new high school. We assisted in installing fiber optics, network cabling, network switches, Voice over Internet Protocol Phones (VoIP Phones), wireless access points (WAPs), smart boards, and other technologies. The IT Dept recognizes the Chief and Council and key administrative leaders for making the new high school a reality.

custom database for government and construction industry jobs. Registering in the ARMs database is an opportunity for ALIB community members to access jobs before they are publicly posted.

Document management, specifically document archiving, resumed after numerous mis-starts. A paperless timesheet and leave request program is in the developmental stage. A milestone achieved in document management was the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key involvement in developing a new paperless timesheet, vacation accrual and leave request system with our development partners Kamloops Office Systems, DocStar, and HR Strategies, Inc. This product is still in the development stages.

Document Management In the 2019- 2020 fiscal year, Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) was very busy in several areas of document management. A few years ago, Kamloops Office Systems provided a quality document management system, DocStar. Administration provided clear direction that ALIB needed to work towards implementing this much-needed document management system. We aligned our data with the First Nation Summit Classification Guide, which led to more detailed planning in several key areas: identify priority list of data to be input; establish a work force, complete with specific roles and responsibilities; and to establish realistic work routines.

In 2019-2020, the IT Dept concentrated on replacing network equipment, refurbishing workstations and laptops, and streamlined and improved remote management support.

All IT Dept staff are involved in various technical training measures: online training, classroom training, training webinars, project conference calls, and many forms of technical support communication. Technology constantly evolves, we utilize informal and formal channels to keep up with changes in the industry.

Staff in your Department. In 2019-2020, the IT Dept employed four full time staff members. Ranging from IT Manager, IT Network Administrator, IT Help Desk Support, and IT/Communications Support. The IT Dept developed close alliances with Front Line Administration, Communications, Finance, Public Works, Human Resources, and Title and Rights. From Nov 2019 to Feb 2020 the IT Manager supervised the ARMs Data Entry Clerk. Funds for this position came from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to populate a

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT A special collaboration is in progress to bring about a paperless timesheet, leave request, and a vacation accrual system, built specifically for Adams Lake Indian Band. The new software combines the strengths of Okanagan Office Systems, DocStar, Tle’ Nax T’Awei Group and Info:HR Software. Highlights include, workflows and approvals for vacation, mobile app for time sheets, integration with our payroll system, PayDirt; and 5 years of UNLIMITED support with DocStar and identified Info/HR Software modules. New Chief Atahm School High School The IT Dept was fully involved in all technical areas in the planning, construction, and implementation phases of the Chief Atahm School High School. We worked closely with Chief Atahm School, Horizon North, ALIB Public Works, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Mascon Communications and other partners to install the under-ground fiber optics, Cat 6 network cables, building security monitoring, and network equipment. ISC provided multi-year funds for network connections and one-time funding for some of the costs for network hardware and support.

GOALS for 2020/2021  Set up three departments for daily input into DocStar (document management) 

Work to ready paperless timesheet and leave request product for launching this fiscal year

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Work to ensure all workstations and laptops are updated to Windows 10 operating system.

Community Info Day November, 2019

Network Infrastructure Management We updated some of our ageing network switches and Wireless Access Points (WAPs). We continued with an upgrade program to bring workstation and laptop systems to the more current Windows 10 operating system. Some of our network servers were also updated to current versions. Hardware components are replaced and updated, where applicable. We replaced the air conditioning unit in one of our server rooms. The IT Dept has branched out to provide remote and on-site network support for nearby First Nation organizations. In years past, we have provided network infrastructure assessments for three First Nation organizations. Since 2016 we have provided full network management, both remote and on-site network support, for a nearby First Nation development division.

Chief Atahm School Expansion Site Office June, 2019

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The Communication Department provides a point of contact and consultation services for the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various Departments. Our daily work entails assisting in developing materials, review/ proofreading content on letters, notices, reports, press releases, assist with graphic design, layouts etc. We respectfully point out recommended edits to the documents prior to them be dissemination to ensure a positive image through brand management.

As Band employees, everyone in the organization each share the responsibility to communicate and provide timely, accurate information on the various initiatives, projects, meetings/events their departments do throughout the year.

2019-2020 highlights include: installed a new LED sign board on IR4. We had made some administration changes to the website and included a new program ISSUU, to upload the ALIB annual report digitally. In March of 2020 the Communications Department hosted an Open House engaging the community of an overview of the Department. Staff The Communication team has one full time and one shared employee. Karen Everard under the direction of the Executive Director, as Manager coordinates, creates/amends content prior to dissemination of printed/electronic materials/ publications for the organization. Denise Michel is shared part time with Communications and Information Technology Department. Website The website is an integral strategy of communications reaching people living within and outside our community. The Communications Department manages, and co-ordinates the updates of the website and monitor on-line presence. The ALIB website

www.adamslakeband.org is uploaded every few days with new posters/notices. Be sure to check out the website frequently to keep updated. If you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find what you were looking for on our website and have a question about our organization, please complete our Contact Form and send an email to a Department listed on the drop-down list and a representative from ALIB will return your email. Website Traffic April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Total number of visitors on our website 7,889. Returning visitors 1,737. We have had an increase in numbers of visitors to our website page, +465.

Top Pages Viewed: Pages

# Page Views

Home Page

12,135

3,089

Employment

1,866

About Us

1,770

Chief & Council

1,232

Newsletters

1,021

Health & Wellness

849

Communication Distribution Email List Postage Mail Out Door to Door Delivery IR 4& IR 6

March 2019

March 2020

170 email addresses 20 people 84 houses

165 email addresses 23 people 82 houses

Rink board signage at Arts Memorial Arena, Nov, 2019.

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Advertising Communication department manages and oversees all the outside advertising activity/budget for the Band office advertising. We maintain a relationship with local media for advertising, press releases, press conferences etc. ALIB now has marketing of signage down at Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase with a large rink board and wall sign advertising ALIB and ALRCC. Annual Report Communication department co-ordinated this year’s Annual Report for 2019/2020. The Communication department will continue on annual bases to coordinate the Annual Report that will provide a fiscal year report on programs and services provided by Adams Lake Indian Band office. Newsletter & Notices The Communication Department produces a biweekly publication for the purpose of keeping Band Members informed about ALIB programs, services, Band Council reports and decisions etc. Conveying the organization’s numerous information to help readers understand what’s going on and to build a strong sense of community. Please feel free to submit stories, recipes, photos, articles and any other information that would be of interest to our communities and membership. Each issue of the monthly Cstélnec Newsletter, as well as past years are posted on website. Keep in Touch Members are also encouraged to let us know how you would like to receive communications from ALIB. To subscribe to ALIB Communication List to receive communications via email, Canada Post/ mail, phone (pre-recorded message), or video broadcasts (when available).

Sign board installation on IR #4, November, 2019

Power point presentation on Communication Department role and services. March 12, 2020.

Group activity telling group story to boost active listening skills. March, 2020.

Please contact the Communications Department if you wish to be added or removed from our communication distribution. Adams Lake Indian Band Annual Report 2019 - 2020

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Carrier Deliveries Communication Department maintains a list of names of youth on our rotating delivering list for door to door deliveries of the bi-weekly publications to homes in Chase and Salmon Arm. The ALIB newsletter carriers were recognized and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation and a gift for their critical role in the delivery of ALIB communications. Communication Contact Database The Communications Department utilizes a Highrise Software to centralize ALIB Membership Contact Information. The data base is a list of community/ membership who wish to receive communications from the Band Office. Keeping track of contact information, e.g. mailing addresses, phone numbers etc. is an ongoing task. Please contact the Band Office if you move. Maintaining an up-to-date contact list is especially important for keeping in touch with members to participate in Band Elections, referendums, policy/bylaws amendments and other news relevant to our membership. PLEASE, when you move, let us know your new address immediately. If you move or change any of your contact information addresses or numbers, please update your information. Contact: Membership Clerk OR Karen Everard, Communications Dept. Email keverard@alib.ca Adams Lake Indian Band PO Box 588 Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Phone: (250) 679-8841 Toll Free: 1-877-679-8841 Or use the form on our website: Web www.adamslakeband.org Goals and Proposed Projects for 2020 – 2021  Enhance existing communication tools.  LED sign board project for Swits.  Annual Communications Dept Open House.  Streetlight pole banners for bridge Chase. Communication Dept will continue to work with the numerous Departments of Adams Lake Indian Band to effectively communicate and distribute information out to the community we serve. Kukstsemc (thank you).

Communication Contact Database Info as of March, 2020 Band Members Living On Reserve

285

Band Members Living Off Reserve

389

Band Members With No Addresses

118

Community Members

Total

865

Principal Rob Matthew talking with the press at Grand Opening of Chief Atahm School and Language Centre, Aug. 15, 2019.

Communication Dept collaborated with various Departments for assembling and distributing Covid 19 bulletins to the community. Road signage, video tapings, address updates, weekly Community Communiques etc.

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mission Statement: The mission statement of the Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) Finance Department is to provide useful and accurate financial information in a timely manner to Adams Lake Indian Band Community and other stakeholders. Executive Summary: During the fiscal year 2019/2020, ALIB finance department recorded financial transactions accurately in accordance to GAAP, FAL, and ALIB financial and accounting manual policies. We produced timely, accurate and relevant financial reports to directors, program heads on a monthly basis and supplied quarterly reports to the council. Finance department also supported other departments with their financial reporting to external agents, funders, and council. During this fiscal year, finance department researched and gave supporting documents for any financial projects or transactions that council and management embarked on or plan to implement. Due to our outstanding financial performances, ALIB received First Nations Financial Management Certifications. Other external accountants such as Spearhead Management Canada Ltd who conducted audit review on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada also commended our internal controls and good financial policies. Finance Department Staff: Alysa Deshima works in payroll as an accounting officer. She has been with ALIB for over two and a half years. She continues to pursue her academic goals of obtaining her (CPA) Canadian Payroll Association-Certified Payroll Manager. Alysa contributed significantly to the growth of our finance department.  Bernice August has been working as accounting officer in accounts payable for the past one and a half years. She is a dedicated worker who took on the task of ensuring that Adams Lake Indian Band members received Council initiative relief fund of $200 per community member. Bernice 

worked with 2 council members for countless hours starting from the beginning of COVID 19 lockdown. Both Councillor Elaine Julies and Councillor Gina Johnny worked with Bernice on the compilation of member list and distribution of the cheques. Finance team extended our appreciation to both councilors. Like Alysa Deshima, Bernice is also pursuing her professional educational goals. She will be obtaining her bachelor’s degree in business in few semesters. Bernice had completed her first level of AFOA, and she is pursuing her second level to obtain her financial manager certification.  Tracy Friesen is the supervisor of finance department. She has been working with ALIB finance department for the past four years. She worked tirelessly to improve financial productivity and helped other accounting officers in producing outstanding work that led to FMB Certifications for ALIB financial performance. Finance team appreciates Tracy’s leadership.  Jacqueline Manuel is an accounting officer in charge of accounts receivable and she supported various department with their financial transactions. Jacqueline is also currently pursuing her academic goals. She got an excellent mark in her excel course and hope to be a certified bookkeeper.  Donna Lyons is a great asset to our finance department. She helped us with our pre-audit working papers and assisted all our accounting officers with reconciliation projects. Donna helped to produced step by step templates for the use of our staff in reconciliation projects. We all appreciate your dedication and productivity in moving ALIB forward.

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Highlights and Accomplishments of fiscal year 2019/2020:     

Continuation of annual budget cycle with a major improvement in budget transparence and accountability. Finance and Audit Committee efforts in ALIB financial performance is very significant. Key interest of Chief and Council in financial operations to be transparent and accurate is unmeasurable. Leadership of our Executive Director is an inspiration to the entire ALIB finance team. Cooperation between various ALIB departments and Finance department is highly commendable.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Mission Statement To work with our health service partners to provide co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate the provision of quality health programs for ALIB community members.

Nexe7yelts Pierre Moyese Health Administration Office

Sexqeltqin Health Centre

Sxwetsmellp Office

The Sexqeltqin Health Centre The Sexqeltqin Health Centre is a fully accredited health centre with Accreditation Canada. Being Accredited helps maintain compliance with health care regulations and keeps us up to date with industry standards and provides formal recognition by peers, across the country. Being an Accredited Health Center improves the quality, safety and efficiency so we can provide the community with the best care and service possible. The Adams Lake Band Health Center completed our first accreditation survey in 2014 and completed our second successful survey in October 2018. Nexe7yelts Pierre Moyese Health Administration Office/Sxwetsmellp Office We offer a variety of services to the Sxwetsmellp area. The Community Health Nurse, Shauna Buchannan, as well as the Social Worker Natasha Billy, Cultural worker Howard Shield and Youth Worker Tim

Johnson all work full time supporting the community and youth in the Sxwetsmellp area. Mark Fromme with the assistance of the Cultural worker provide weekly supper club throughout the year bringing together family and friends. Charity Johnson also supports the youth through the youth program. Michelle Hay works part-time in the Sxwetsmellp office as well. Our Health and Wellness Team Our Health and Wellness team of experienced, dedicated, compassionate and responsive professionals continue to work hard to diligently achieve community driven services. The team incorporates ongoing and changing services at our Health and Wellness Centre and Sxwetsmellp office. Shirley Anderson: Director of Health and Wellness. Rhonda Camille: Assistant Director of Health and Wellness. Rhonda supports the Maternal Child Health with the Baby Circle as well as Patient travel. Rhonda has completed her first year of language training and will continue her studies.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Shauna Buchannan: BSN, RN, CCHN (C), CTE, MPH Shauna provides Maternal Child programming, as well as general Community Health services to both the Chase and Salmon Arm communities (pre and postnatal care, immunizations, communicable disease prevention and control, school health, community health and education) Jackie Jones: RN, BScN, MN. Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse. Jackie manages the Home Care Support program as well as the immunization She has been with our health centre for 14 years. Michelle Hay: MA. Social Assistance Clerk. Michelle is the newest member of our team. She comes to us with years of experience in the Social Assistance field, working both for the province of BC and other first nations. She has an M.A. in Sociology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. We look forward to including her expertise in our team. The Income Assistance program is regulated by (DISC) Department of Indigenous Services Canada. Jolene Anderson: RSW, BSW Family Support / Social Workers. Jolene works closely with the Secwepemc Child and Family Service Agency (SCFS) and with the Stsmemelt project. Jolene also works with the Early Years program as part of her service to children and families. Natasha Billy: RSW, BSW: Social Worker/Family Support Sxwetsmellp Community Centre. Natasha also works closely with the Secwepemc Child and

Family Service Agency (SCFS) and is the Stsmemelt project Coordinator. Natasha also works with the Early Years program. Grace Narcisse: Administrative Support/Reception. She plays a huge role in the success of the health centre as the first voice or person welcoming you to the health centre. Annie Williams: Reception Sxwetsmellp office. Annie works daily to keep the Sxwetsmellp office running smoothly. Niomi Boadway: Early Childhood Educator. Naomie works with the BC First Nations Head Start program and the Early Year program. Headstart is a holistic community-based program designed to enhance early childhood development, school readiness and overall family health and wellness for First Nations preschool children (birth to six years). Eva Michel: Early Childhood Educator. Eva works with the BC First Nations Headstart program. Eva has also completed her First Nation Language Certificate through SFU and will be completing her First Nation Language Diploma by the end of April 2020. Tim Johnson: Youth Worker. Tim works full time supporting the youth in the Sxwetsmellp area. Tim has been working with the Band for six years with the support of his wife Charity. Sandy Lund: Youth Worker. Band and community member, Sandy Lund has worked as the youth worker for the past nine years. Sandy works out of the youth room at the ALIB gym.

It was Adams Lake Indian Band’s turn to host the annual ‘Baby Welcoming’ event this year. This event Enjoying a day at Sun Peaks. The youth are provided took place in September, and welcomed 13 babies with safe places to learn and grow. Some activities from Neskonlith, Little Shuswap and Adams Lake that the youth participated in were snowboarding, (13 babies couldn’t make it, so there would have skiing, hiking, swimming, basketball, floor hockey, been 26). We had approximately 100 people attend canoeing, cooking, and crafts. The youth also attend this event, with most of the feedback being very posthe SNTC youth council meetings and the Chase itive. Babies were presented with bundles that conyouth action Committee. Tim, Sandy and Charity tained traditional first foods, story books, as well as provide weekly youth groups. Mulc. 28 Adams Lake Indian Band Annual Report 2019 - 2020

HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Howard Shields: Cultural facilitator. Howard works full time for the ALIB, providing Secwepemc culture and support to the communities. Daidri Marr: Elder Coordinator/Recreation Worker. Daidri has extended and expanded on events and activities with the Elders to ensure quality of services and engage them in activities to support overall wellness. Daidri offers the monthly Grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle involving all grandmothers to share their learnings Cathy Andrew: Custodian and is also on our personal care giver /home care/ home support team. Don Arnouse: Personal Care Giver /Home Care/ Home Support Worker. Don provides compassionate professional support to his clients. Betty Arnouse: Personal care giver /Home Care/ Home Support Worker. Betty provides compassionate professional support to her clients. She has supported the community for 27 years. Matt Mclean: M. Ed. Counselling RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) Mental Health Service Provider

Hilda Green, B.A (Psychology), M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology), CCC: Mental Health Services Provider Shawna Biron, BBA, MA, MACP, RCC: Mental Health Service Provider Brenda Robinson: The Robcan Group-Contract consultant and accreditation co-ordinator. Charity Johnson: Volunteer-Youth programs in Sxwetsmellp Mark Fromme: Volunteers for weekly Supper club in Sxwetsmellp and youth programs. The Health and Wellness department provide equal access to our services and ensure respect for each personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dignity. Our services involve, include and engage our community members in decision making over health and wellness programs and services. We strive to ensure that we base health and wellness services on relevant health information and data. We also want to focus on building on the strengths of every individual, family and the whole community.

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In the Head Start class the children had taken interest in a children's yoga book of poses. This became a book that was looked at daily, the children enjoyed trying the poses. We decided to bring a yoga instructor in once a week to teach the children some poses and breathing techniques.

Throughout the year Howard Shields, Cultural Worker, comes in once a week to teach the children at Headstart a few drumming songs. The children enjoy singing, dancing and drumming with Howard.

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How Addictions Affect FamiliesWorkshop Anxiety in Youth Practical Intervention Strategies Workshop Mental Health Concerns in Children & YouthWorkshop Wellness Strategies for the Helping ProfessionalWorkshop Raising a Child is Raising an ElderWorkshop Family Wellness with Motivational Speaker Joel West -Workshop Family Wellness Dance

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Elders Dinner and Old Time Fiddlers dance National Gathering of Elders in Winnipeg Secwepemc Family Services BBQ Sexqeltqin Health & Wellness day Solstice/equinox ceremony’s Family retreat Youth Waymakers camp Baby Welcoming Ceremony Grandmother’s retreat Cultural camp Family Wellness days Snowboarding/ Skiing at Sun Peaks Elders Charity golf tournament

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Elders Foot Care Elders Massage Elders Haircuts Elders Tk’emlups shopping trips Sxwetsmellp super club Weekly sweats Women’s/men’s only sweats Counselling and referral services Stsmemelt Community and Youth Engagement Sessions Recreation funding Sxwetsmellp Elders lunch Chase Elders dinner

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Baby Circle Grandmother Circle Kids Club Senior youth group Jr youth group Boys group Immunizations Children’s Oral Health Initiative Diabetes care Seasonal Supper club at the gym Community health nursing Home care nursing Weekly Drinking water monitoring Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Initiative

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Health Administration-Shirley Anderson As the Director of Health and Wellness we will be changing the programs around so that I can once again sit on the Provincial Boards, Regional Boards and committees to advocate for funding and supports for the community. We take every opportunity to learn from our peers and from other communities. Partnerships have continued to enhance our capacity to provide more and better services for our community. We are grateful to have visiting professionals come to the community to enhance services for the people. We have the following professionals: Footcare, Massage, Counselling, Mental Health and Addictions, Parenting, Chronic Pain Management and the Seabird Island Mobile Diabetes Clinic. Our Nurses continue to have an excellent working relationship with their Nursing Supervisor and their Practice Consultant/Mentor. The Nurses also have a good working relationship with Interior Health, Public Health (offices in Chase and Salmon Arm), First Nations Health Authority and now ISC. Interior

Health has extended the invite to join educational activities, as well as sit on the joint committees (such as Shuswap Perinatal Committee). This is cause for a celebration since this has not always been the case. This provides a much needed resource access and professional support for the work they do. CAPITAL PROGRAM The Capital Program for the new Health and Wellness Centre is progressing. The plan to expand has changed to building a new Health and Wellness Centre with a new hall and combining Headstart/Daycare. This is an exciting time. The ground breaking will be in the spring with politicians from FNHA, ISC, Federal and Provincial. Summary: 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2021 will be an exciting year. We look forward to having our whole team intact. We are inspiring to provide more and better Health and Wellness services to the community of ALIB. We will be planning our annual Team Professional Development retreat for 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2021. We will be ready.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT HOME CARE REPORT Home and Community Care is a service which enables First Nations people of all ages with disabilities, chronic or acute illnesses to receive needed care in their homes and communities. Our home care program includes the coordinator, the nurse (me), a personal care aide (position vacant right now) and homemakers, Service delivery is based on assessed need and follows a case management process. Services include in-home respite, institutional respite and referrals to other health and social services, education on how to access medical equipment/supplies, and injury prevention. Since our clients are eligible for Interior Health Authority (IHA) Home Care services like any other citizen in the province, we can use our program funds to supplement and enhance those offered by IHA. Some examples are: falls prevention, the Life Line pro-

gram, foot care, and massage. A highlight of the past fiscal year was a Kamloops Old Time Fiddler’s dance funded by home care funds and coordinated by the elders’ coordinator Deidre Marr. We had the pleasure of mentoring a registered nursing student from TRU. One of the major accomplishments for our staff was … the homemakers learned how to chart their care on our health information system – all had very little computer experience prior to this venture into the tech world. Another accomplishment is … influenza utilization was up slightly from the previous year and clients’ tetanus and pneumococcal immunizations were updated as necessary.

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Jackie Jones, RN, BScN, MN Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse

CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL Vision and Principles Chief Atahm School is grounded on the belief that knowledge of the language, traditional practices and beliefs of the Secwepemc will establish and maintain a healthy and balanced living environment. At Chief Atahm School, there is a belief that everyone has a gift, and the family, school and community all have a responsibility to foster and develop each child’s gift. Executive Summary 2019-2020: Chief Atahm School has successfully operated for 29 years. The school is based on Secwepemc language and culture. There were 47 students enrolled at Chief Atahm School and 5 in the language NEST. The school has the capacity to develop immersion curriculum for all subjects. In August 2019, the new Chief Atahm High School and Language Centre was opened. The high school was equipped with new digital equipment. The arrival of the new language NEST building was another accomplishment. The parents and school staff raised the money to buy the new facility that opened in January. In 2018-2019, Chief Atahm School started the Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Secwepemc Knowledge Institute. This year 7 students will successfully complete their Diploma in Secwepemctsin Language Proficiency from Simon Fraser University. Chief Atahm School has 25 employees: A Principal and an Administrative Assistant, 6 Teachers, 4 Teacher Aides, 5 Fluent Elders, 6 Curriculum staff, 1 janitor, 1 bus driver/maintenance man. Programs

ed daily singing Secwepemc songs. The teachers and curriculum department have developed the Secwepemctsin learning resources for all the subjects. Grade 5 to 10 In 2019-2020 school year, First Nations Studies and Cooperative Education was added to the core courses of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education. This year, the grades 8, 9 and 10 attended several career exploration activities that ranged from career fairs to an aviation centre in Vancouver. Physical Education Chief Atahm School has always had a strong physical education program. The school is part of the Northern Spirit Program. The whole school enjoyed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Skmana and Larch Hills on new equipment. As well, two basketball clinics were held at the school and in the community. Secwepemc Traditions Continue At Chief Atahm School, teachers continued a long established practice of teaching Secwepemc traditions. In September, the whole school participated in cutting fish at the Adams Lake Band fishing station. Children learned how to cut and smoke salmon in our smoke house. In October, the students learned how to cut meat and get it ready for making “skec”. In the spring every year, the whole school digs scwicw and “stinestn”. In the fall, the school joined the adult immersion class doing a “quelstem”.

Kye7e’s House: NEST

New Chief Atahm High School and Language Centre

There are 3 people employed in the NEST: 2 language teachers and a trainee. The school is excited to have a new building, appropriately named, Key7e’s House. The Language Nest is an early childhood immersion experience in Secwepemctsin for very young children from 6 months to 4 years old.

After many years of waiting, Chief Atahm School has a High School and Language Centre. The new building has classrooms, a computer lab, and a Language Centre. The grand opening in August 2019 had many dignitaries from Indigenous Services Canada and local towns.

Immersion N/K to 4 Grade 4 immersion instruction was successfully implemented. Total immersion instruction at Chief Atahm School now include, Nursery /Kindergarten to grade 4. This year, the immersion program includ-

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CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL Chief Atahm School has the capacity to research, develop and produce Secwepemctsin resources. In the spirit of “Knuwetsut”, the school has trained its own staff in all phases of resources development. The school is publishing: Connecting Stories Series: depicting childhood stories of Secwepemc Elders from Adams Lake. This year the book will feature Elder Lucy William. The curriculum department’s new material can be found on 3 Chief Atahm websites:

www.chiefatahm.com/ http://www.atahm.info/ https://www.chiefatahmgames.com/ Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Knowledge Institute

Secwepemc

In 2018-2019, Chief Atahm School started the Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Secwepemc Knowledge Institute and entered into affiliations with Thompson River University, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and Simon Fraser University. This was to answer the need for new Secwepemc speakers and new immersion teachers. Dr. Kathy Michel and Elders Lawrence Michel, Lucy William and Anna Michel taught a cohort of 7 students who are completing their Diploma in Secwepemctsin Proficiency.

GOALS for 2020/2021: • Increase the enrolment at all grade levels • Development Immersion language arts curriculum • Review and adopt school policies and parent handbook • Digitize the school language collection • Add to the On-line Secwepemctsin resources • Develop avenues for the Diploma students to pursue a B. of Ed. or a B. Arts in Secwepemctsin.

New Language Nest building sign—April, 2019

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CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL

View of new CAS high school and language centre main entrance

CAS High School Aviation Field Trip Mia in plane.

Fish Ceremony, luncheon tables Sept 19, 2019

CAS High School Aviation Field Trip

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SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE Marnie Baxter: Daycare Coordinator and Robert Matthew: Education Director

1 full time staff: “Responsible Adult” (can work with Out of School Care children).

Sahhaltkum Daycare has many highlights and changes over this past year. We continue to implement our vision “to create a loving, peaceful and culturally responsive early learning centre that nurtures children’s minds, bodies and spirits in changing and evolving contexts.”

1 On-call staff: Early Childhood Education Assistance Certificate (has been filling almost full hours with missing staff).

Positive changes towards improved early learning and care were implemented through a variety of ways. Kathy Bonell, an ECE Instructor implemented onsite training and mentorship. She helped draft the Employee, Parent/Family and Human resource policy handbooks to go with our updated philosophy. Kathy Bonell, also helped guide renovations to the Infant/Toddler room and the play spaces for the Three to Five year old . The license was changed a Multi-Age program, so that older children/siblings can visit or stay in this program longer if needed. All of Sahhaltkum daycare staff attended the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Conference in Vancouver. Joyce Willard co-presented the “Pillars workshop” at this conference which embodies the changes we have been making at our centre. The high-lite was excellent professional development workshops and networking with other child care agencies.

There were an average of 30 children total in all 3 programs this year. The daycare could take 44 children if we were running at full capacity. There were challenges meeting the needs of children who benefit from individual support. Our future goals include: 

Ratifying the Employee, Parent/Family and Human resource policy handbooks

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Network with other early learning and care programs to share strengths.

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Revisiting and strengthening the language and culture program

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Implement a professional development in the field of special needs.

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Provide professional development that leads to formal ECE or ECEA qualifications

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Explore funding opportunities through BC Aboriginal Childcare Society.

Sahhaltkum daycare staff contributed to the Adams Lake Band Statement of Readiness at the request of the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society. The childcare workers were a huge part of a Community meeting to help create a vision for quality Early Learning and Care for the whole community. Sahhaltkum Daycare presently have the following staff members: 3 full time staff: Early Childhood Education Certificates (1 ECE staff is on a parental leave until the end of September 2020). 1 full time staff: Early Childhood Education Assistance Certificate.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Adams Lake Band Education program will provide:  our members with tools to be self-sufficient/ reliant  to work toward developing knowledge, skills and attitude for employment or  further education. The overall vision statement is to take care of our resources, protect our language, culture and customs through education.

Accomplishments Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12):  Implemented 2 Local Education Agreements with School District #73 & 83  Conduct home and schools visits in both Adams Lake Band Communities  Successfully prepared Nominal Roll  Attend Post Secondary & Highschool graduation Ceremonies  Negotiated new BCTEA Transportation Agreement Post Secondary & Short Term Program:  Completed required report AANDC  Assisted members with Post Secondary & Short Term inquiries for programs or courses  Visited Post Secondary students

Chase Secondary & Haldane Students

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Visited Post Secondary Institutes Negotiated and participated Post Secondary training with Okanagan College

Community & Summer Planning:  Employed 4 Summer Students Workers  SWEP  Hosted 2 Reading and Recreation Programs, involving 30 children  Math Program  Cultural Camps  Berry Picking  Birch Barks & Cedar Root Picking  Students travel and see graduation ceremonies  Support Elders participating in Spokane Salish Language Program  Held 2 Post Secondary information sessions for Parents and High School Students  1 Parent Field Trip to Okanagan College & UBCO  Invited Guest speakers to community 2020-2021 Goals  Increase Highschool & Post Secondary graduation rates  Plan parents education awareness events  Plan motivational events for students  Increase access for training for community members through Short Term Program.

Simon Fraser University Students

Parent & Student Dinner

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Congratulations to the Graduates of 2020 Chase Secondary School

Carden

Angelina

Jesse

Corbyn

Mica

Alec

Cameron

Michel

PhelpsArnouse

Wood

Liam McAlduff Lions Gate Christian Academy

Alyse Coates Valleyview Secondary

∞Post-Secondary Graduates∞

2019-2020 Deans List Honor Roll

Okanagan College ∞ Doris Johnny ∞ Iesha Johnny

Capilano University ~Tyson Ono

∞ Alison Echeverria

Bachelor of Business Administration

Early Childhood Education Certificate Simon Fraser University

∞ Jacqueline Manuel Bookkeeping Certificate

~ Eva Michel Secwepemc Language Proficiency Program

Chief Atahm School/Simon Fraser University

~ Lisa Orton

~ Alisha Billy~ Rhonda Camille~ Ada Jules~

Secwepemc Language Proficiency Program

~ Eva Michel ~Sarah Michel~ Lisa Orton Secwepemc Language Proficiency Program Diploma

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Mission Statement: By developing management processes through direct involvement from the community as well as Chief and Council we will ensure our lands are being utilized in a sustainable manner while making sure we protect our culture and heritage for future generations. The purpose of the Natural Resource Department is to insure ALIB is developing capacity to engage with government and proponents on land use planning and development projects throughout the territory. Strategic Priorities The Adams Lake Indian Band Natural Resource Department continues to be self-sustaining through generating external revenue and building capacity. With the assistance of our supervisors, crews and employees we strive to make all our projects a success. Natural Resource Staff: Dave Nordquist, RPF - Acting Director of Natural Resource

istration of equipment and office procedures, finances, assisting with project management, report writing and scheduling of crews. Sandy Andrew continues to supervise crews for archaeology, fuel management and brushing projects. He also assists as a silviculture surveyor, layout and development for Fuel Management work and assists with forestry. Training hosted by NR; completed by staff/ technicians  Basic Incident Investigation 

Occupational Health and Safety

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Environmental Monitoring Certificate

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S100/S185 Fire Suppression Course

Ministry of Transportation Projects Throughout the year contract opportunities came up which we push to ensure ALIB has the opportunity to do the work 

Clearing and Brushing of the Chase West Project

Vacant - Natural Resource Office Manager

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BC Hydro Monitoring on Chase West Project

Stuart Parker - Forester

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Further Archaeological Work on Chase West Project.

Avis Deneault - GIS Technician Jennifer Pooley - GIS Technician Sandy Andrew - Forestry/Field/Archaeology/ Supervisor Technician Stephanie Williams - Office Assistant Employees that have assisted the Natural Resource Department over the last year – Corey Saul, Ruben August, Dylan John, Kevin Sampolio, Jamie August, Mark Michel, Cody Gaze, Tom Williams, Logan Michel, Jamie Kenoras, Mike Michel, Daylen Williams, Marisa Wood, Fern Jules, Harold Narcisse, Shawn Kenoras, Josh Arnouse, Agnes John, Donald Boulette, Gary Michel, Karen August, Stephanie Williams, Chris Williams, my apologies for those who I may have missed. Thank you to all these employees for your hard work and dedication to making our projects a success. Steve Murphy oversaw the Natural Resource Operations securing and managing contracts for all facets of the Natural Resource Management. Valerie Michel managed the safety program, admin-

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Overview - Avis Deneault Project involved in this year: 

Fuel Management for our own Band and contract out to other Bands/Cities; mapping and spatial data management.

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ALIB Forestry Development; operational mapping (Recce, Site Plan, Cruise, Appraisal Maps), data management, track our data and update government with data using Phoenix Pro.

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ALIB Silviculture Programs; use our system to report data/spatial data to government (ensure we meet our obligations), data management (track our data and update government using Phoenix Pro), planting mapping, survey mapping.

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Verifying Civic Addresses for ALIB reserve parcels; this will be brought forward to emergency services, they will then be able to serve communities efficiently.

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Support ALIB departments and community mapping; PFR mapping/data management, TUS Overlay and archaeology overlay, banners/poster printing/design, data management, parcel mapping, land management mapping, hunting camp direction map.

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Shuswap Trail Alliance; attend meetings and contract mapping.

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Chief Atahm Place Name mapping.

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORESTRY 2019 PFR Season - By Jennifer Pooley The PFR crew started their season with a few PR's the last week of April and in full operation from May through to beginning of November. The crew took the S100/S185 Forest Fire Suppression Course toward the end of May. The crews are always in the forest and have even had a few encounters in the past to validate good reason for the crew to have this training.

ams Lake Indian Band. Treatment includes danger tree removal, spacing, pruning and surface fuel removal. This past year our fuel management crew completed the area above IR#4 by the reservoir. Silviculture Pile Burning: was completed by the Natural Resource Crews.

There were approximately 300 blocks assessed this year for roughly 10 different proponents throughout the season. The crews found archaeological and/or cultural heritage concerns within 32 of these blocks and recommended a second opinion. Some of the features recommended this year include debitage/flakes, possible CT's (culturally modified trees), possible traditional trails and potential traditional overnight areas. (see pictures below). Other non archaeological/cultural features are often observed also.

standards.

We have continued to be SAFE (Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise) Certified for 10 years. This program is designed to ensure the health and safety of our employees. We aim to ensure our Health and Safety policy and program meets current industry safety

Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Fuel Management) This plan identifies wildfire threats that could impact reserves and surrounding areas of Ad-

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORESTRY/RECREATION SITE MAINTENANCE Planting: Spring and Summer planting was completed by our regular contractor, Blue Collar Silviculture. Planted over Â˝ million trees. Brushing Crew: Brushed approximately 40hectars. Brushing involves using either manual or power saws to cut back competing vegetation around the planted trees. Pruning

involves cutting select branches off trees to encourage height growth and minimize disease. Silviculture surveys are used to measure reforestation (tree planting) success and predict inventory conditions of our forests

Recreation Site Maintenance Employees: Gary Michel and Karen August We have a co-management agreement with Recreations Site and Trails BC to manage and maintain the recreation sites around Adams Lake including Dennis Lake, Johnson Lake, Skmana Lake, Squaam Bay, Gannet Lake, Gordon Bay, Honeymoon Bay, Rocky Point, Stukemapten Lake, Tsikwustum Creek North & South. Brennon Creek Site is closed indefinitely due to the land sliding down the mountains.

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FISHERIES Adams Lake Fisheries Communication and Management  This program allows for consultation with the general membership on fisheries policy and planning issues. This also includes reviewing local conservation concerns, facilitating development of fishing plans, issuing permits, organizing communal fishing events and arranging enforcement protocol discussions with Department Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).  Coordinate annual Salmon Ceremony.  Organize the canning of salmon. 

Adams Lake Catch Surveying:  Catch Survey is the bands community fisheries program. We use the boat to set nets and catch salmon to bring to the fish cleaning station for processing. Once processing is complete a portion goes to the community freezers and the rest is split amongst those community members there assisting. 2018 was the dominant year for sockeye but our catch numbers were low.  For 2019 we provided donations of salmon to ALIB Headstart programs, ALIB community workshops, community meetings, funerals, Chief Atahm Winter celebration, Salmon Caravan and traded about 250 sockeyes for a buffalo with the Tsuu T’ina Nation. The following bands arranged days where their communities came and took the days catch; Neskonlith Indian Band, Splatsin, Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band and the Shuswap Indian Band.

max, Huihill, Nikwikwaia, Harbour, Cayenne and Momich River. Adams Lake Creel Survey:  NR Employees conduct patrols of the South Thompson River, Adams Lake Bridge, Hoffman’s Bluff, Pritchard Bridge and interview sport fisherman for the purpose of collecting harvest information such as type of gear used, length of time spent fishing, species caught and released, hourly levels of gear type (fishing activity), biological sampling, relay of fishing opening or closure information and reporting of illegal fishing activities. Other Fisheries  As a result of having a dependable boat we are able to utilize it for contracts: boom log replacement at Pritchard Bridge, Whatshan Guardian program with BC Hydro, Arrow Debris Management (Arrow Lakes).

Adams Lake Watershed Coho Surveys:  The purpose of the project is to conduct Coho assessments on the tributaries of Adams Lake. The enumeration method consists of stream walk surveys at set intervals and within set stream sections during the period of adult Coho presence within the tributaries. Data collection standards have been set by local DFO Stock Assessment Division. Data collected from these surveys will be used by SFC, the Secwepemc communities and DFO Stock Assessment to estimate Coho escapements.  NR employees conduct Coho Stream assessments on the following creeks (tributaries): Sin-

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ARCHAEOLOGY We continue to develop our Archaeology Department each year with equipment and trained staff. We will continue to push having First Nation Archaeology Technicians monitor all ground disturbances within our Traditional Territory. As Archaeology Consultants we will continue to issue our own permits for companies who wish to operate in our territory with the condition we have our certified technicians accompany them. ALIB continues to push for contracts for Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIA), Mitigation and Monitoring.

Younger Pit (Terra)

Projects our Arch Field Technicians assisted with: Chase West AIA (MOTI)

Illecillewaet AIA (Yucwmenlucwu)

Chase West Mitigation (MOTI)

Solsqua Road (Yucwmenlucwu)

North Fork AIA (Yucwmenlucwu)

Cooper Creek (Ursus)

Revelstoke Safety Boom (Hydro)

Canadian Coast Guard NavAid (Tipi)

Arrow Lakes RAP (Ursus)

Animal Track Survey (Skatsin)

Simpson Rd. Lee Creek (Hydro)

Wells Gray Park (Woodplc)

Bank Swallow Monitoring (MOTI)

Shuswap Lake (Hydro)

SA West Environ. Assessments (Skatsin)

Pritchard Hydro Pole Replacements

Guardian Watch Arrow Lakes (Hydro)

Bruhn Bridge (Yucwmenlucwu)

Jade Mountain (LSLIB)

Whitfield Landing (Antiquus)

Revelstoke Walter Hardman Dam (Tipi)

Salmon Arm West

Big Mouth Pit (Terra) Arrow Lakes Debris Mngmt (Ursus) Rev 6 (Ursus) Kinbasket RAP (Tipi) Kicking Horse AIA (Stantec) Heralds Bay (Antiquus) Chase Hydro Pole Replacements (Hydro) Shuswap Lake Provincial Park (Ursus)

Many othersâ&#x20AC;¦.

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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ALIB GREENHOUSE 

We received funding through the Rural Dividend fund to support this initiative

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In partnership with OUC and Canada Job grant funding we put on a greenhouse management course. (10 members completed this course.)

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This project was initiated after C&C approved the infrastructure improvements to the industrial park and has been on hold due to the project being delayed.

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This project is dependent on water and power scheduled to be installed Spring 2020.

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We will have approximately 7,000 plants growing in the greenhouse by spring of 2020.

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Field crews collected and will continue to collect seeds.

Other ongoing projects 

Firewood is cut and delivered for funerals and homes with wood stoves

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Annual Banana island surveys to gather and protect baskets.

Goals for 2020 - 2021 

Meet with Ministry to discuss new recreation site locations.

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Continue to pursue contracting and employment opportunities

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Continue to educate band members regarding archaeology, plants, animals and birds

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Protect sensitive cultural/berry sites

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Replace plastic cover on Greenhouse

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Set up sprinkler system in greenhouse

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Increase safety gear and modifications on fishing vessel

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Pursue DFO on another 3-year contract for S. Thompson Creel Survey

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Engage with children, families and community regarding traditional fishing practices.

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PUBLICS WORKS, INFRASTRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Provide a standard level of service to the Community; develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for the existing buildings and infrastructure.

of flooring, plumbing fixtures, plugged sewer lines, furnaces, toilets, hot water tanks, frozen waterlines and the daily maintenance and cleaning of the Band buildings, Parks and Administration area. Public works department furnished the pumphouse building along Kamloops-Shuswap Road. SANITARY

Coordinate and communicate with different ALIB departments to accomplish common goals. Our water systems supply the community and individual band members with water, we are continually looking for funding to provide clean drinkable water for all Band members.

The Adams Lake community has over 65 septic disposal systems. These systems have been failing and causing issues at an alarming rate, we have been maintaining and monitor the rehabilitated process.

Investigate and rehabilitate failed septic systems that have caused untreated sewage breakouts and backups into homes. Emergency Services are improving relationships, techniques, equipment and operations with other local departments to provide the best possible service. Gatherings, Funerals, weddings, celebrations, and sports are a big part of our community, maintenance of the gym will provide a great place for these events to happen with room for our growing community. DEPARTMENT STAFF: Our Department staff are continually improving and developing skills as technology is improving and new materials and equipment are available. We had personnel take courses from Emergency services, Heavy metals removal from water and Maintenance courses. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2019-2020:

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PUBLIC WORKS Our Public Works Staff has been working with the water program to tie-in and install water services to residents not on the water system. Public Works Staff are consistently working on Band rental units, renovations, building exterior repairs, replacement

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FIRE DEPT, SECURITY & REC CENTRE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire department has been growing, teaching and equipping new volunteers, they are continually being called out to fire alarms, uncontrolled fire burns and residential fire this past year. ALIB has a great team and group of volunteers to be proud of. SECURITY Security department is tasked with covering all 7 reserves and notifying authorities when needed. They have assisted and attended numerous incidents from car crashes, theft, substance abuse, and various disturbance WATER We have been vigilant on sourcing funding which helped us removed 13 residents on IR4 off of Boil water. The IR4 community water main along waterfront lane broke in two different area’s within in 6 months, the Band had sourced funding to replace 100m of 6” watermain and new Fire Hydrant. The Arnouse and Kenoras residents are now off boil water system the Band had sourced 1.3Mil in funding to install 2.8km of 8” watermain, upgrade two pump houses and add 6 new fire hydrants along Kamloops-Shuswap Road. ADAMS LAKE RECREATION & CONFERENCE CENTRE The IR4 gym staff has been maintaining, organizing events, fixing broken equipment and making improvements to the overall image. The floor was polished, and a new floor cleaner was purchased which has helped the image of the floor. The Gym has a new fitness coordinator at the gym that can help with personal goals and overall improvements to health. GOALS for 2020/2021: • Repair, replace broken un-maintained equipment and work more efficiently •

Continue to secure funding for subdivision development

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Update current policies

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Work on funding to upgrade and extend community water and sewer systems

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Equip Security department with adequate attire and training

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New heating units for the Gym to reduce repairs and call out costs.

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HOUSING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) Housing Department is committed to providing, promoting and maintaining adequate, safe, sustainable and affordable housing which strives for a greener environment and planned development. Our goal in the future is to build sustainable and affordable housing for our membership. DEPARTMENT STAFF: Housing Department has no staff just contractors who are qualified to work on all the renovations and when the time comes our new housing. The staff in the office does everything from electrical, plumbing and repairs. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2019-2020:

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Updating the Housing Policy and attending training workshops when available.

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Completion of a 5 year strategic plan for housing in the summer of 2019.

Renovations:

sign for them right now. Also pursuing other housing alternatives for this coming year.

GOALS FOR 2020/2021 

Apply for CMHC Section 95 housing

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ISC and BC Housing on Rental and band owned housing.

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Request Replacement Reserve dollars to do a complete renovation on Phase 11.

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Assist with individual mortgage application

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Help to prepare for clearing of lot on IR # 6

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Rent review for all CMHC and band rental units.

We have completed 14 renovations and are working on another 15 which are ongoing right now. Our Public Works Staff took a training course on Stream 2 through BC Hydro, it identified what to look for in air leaking through windows and doors etc. We have cleared the area for the new subdivision which the first phase will be 13 lots. We are planning an six plex rental units and working on the de-

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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Through a First Nations Process and supported by a community process, the Adams Lake Indian Band will succeed in exercising Title and Rights, enhancing our natural resources, economic development and ensuring our Title and Rights are respected thereby continually improving overall quality of life for all band members.

studies where it makes sense to all parties. The Title and Rights Department was created to support the Adams Lake Indian Band in its pursuit of it goals and to defend the unextinguished rights of the Adams Lake Indian Band

The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) holds Aboriginal rights and unextinguished title to our territory. There are several active and future major projects related to lands and resources that are located within the Adams Lake territory. The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) are part of the Secwepemc Nation located in central British Columbia. The Secwepemc territory is extensive and includes seventeen communities. ALIB is one of five communities that make up the Lakes Division bands of the Secwepemc now being call the Pespesellkwe. The Lakes Division communities work collaboratively on projects and technical or traditional land use

Highlights and Accomplishments Progress on Projects in 2019-2020:

Project

Description

Columbia River Treaty

Involvement decreased significantly as Shuswap Nation Tribal Council led and coordinated the process for the last year.

Qwelminte G2G

Letter of commitment was negotiated, and the table is focused on the forestry chapter with the water chapter to be completed fiscal 2021/2020-year end. The group is also focussing on re-invigorating the Divisional Campfires.

Shuswap Council

Watershed A Government table that works on issues common to the Shuswap Lake Watershed.

BC Hydro Protocol

The Pespesellkwe have withdrawn from the protocol due to lack of progress and are working on alternative arrangements to reach the same goals.

Corridor Wide Agreement

An amended and Restated Corridor Wide Agreement (CWA) was renegotiated. It provides for a process to deal with the Provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to 4 lane the TransCanada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta Border.

Parks Canada

A process was initiated with Parks Canada to discuss 4 Laning of the Trans Canada Highway and other issues like the Renewal of Parks Management Plans.

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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT Project Salmon Arm West

Description CWA Agreement Project. Led by Neskonlith. Will provide accommodation, jobs and opportunities.

Chase Creek West

CWA Agreement Project- led by ALIB. Will provide accommodation, jobs and opportunities.

Bruhn Bridge

CWA Agreement Project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Led by Splatsin. Will provide accommodation, jobs and opportunities.

Trans Mountain Canada

Engaged with the Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative to do a Cultural Heritage Study and Bitumen in water study.

IR# 7

CWA Agreement Project. A 4 Laning Project that deals with some trespasses and allows for some land use planning on IR #6, access on IR #7 and to a pedestrian overpass on IR #6.

Ruddock Creek

Ruddock Creek Mine, 50% owned by Imperial Metals is a proposed underground mine located in the headwaters of the Upper Adams watershed. The mine life is proposed to be about 8 years with 7000 tonnes of ore extracted daily. The mine is at the initial stage of the BC Environmental Assessment (EA) Process but has been suspended. Its EA extension is under review and has been opposed by ALIB.

Yellowhead Mining Inc.

Was bought by Taseko Mine in February. ALIB is in the initial stages of developing the opposition position.

Chief Atahm School

Worked on using our Rights to the trees to help provide the wood resources for the new Chief Atahm Building.

Revelstoke 6

The Cultural Heritage Assessment is currently underway for this project. The project has also been suspended by BC Hydro in the Environmental Assessment Process.

Quartz Creek, Jumping Various Projects being led by the Shuswap Indian Band. Currently have a culCreek, tural heritage assessment underway. Illecillewaet River

Accommodation Agreement Signed.

Donald

Accommodation Agreement Signed.

Guardian Project

Trained 11 Natural Resource Staff with the NVIT Environmental Monitoring Certificate. Due to Covid 19 we did not get to finish the last portion.

BC Hydro Guardian Pro- Is an ongoing Guardian project with the Ktunaxa and Syilx People to safeguard ject the Archaeology site in the draw dawn zones in the Columbia. Done in conjunction with the NR department. Archives

In the process of establishing our own archives for our artifacts etc.

Wildlife Project

Started a project to be completed in the 2020/2021 fiscal year around wildlife. The goal is to develop a tool using ALCES to target the watershed in the Adams River valley that would get the most benefit for wildlife for deactivation.

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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT Staff in Title and Rights Department:

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Dave Nordquist, Director of Title & Rights

Qwelminte G2G

Deanne Anthony, Title and Rights Assistant

Corridor Wide Agreement

GOALS for 2020/2021:

Develop/Initiate/Expand a Guardian Program

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The Title and Rights Department will respond effectively and efficiently to referrals in a timely matter that reflects our Title and Rights.

The Title and Rights Department will develop strategies to add lands most effectively to our control and to exercise our Yecweminte on others.  The Title and Rights Department will develop a strategy to effectively educate and involve all membership in matters effecting their Title and Rights.  The Title and Rights Department will play a role in developing a strategy to work effectively on Title and Rights with the other Shuswap Bands.  Support the Governance initiatives of the Adams Lake Indian Band. 

We will participate in:

Participate in talks with Parks Canada Participate in BC Hydro Protocol

Monthly Community Meetings ALCES and Land Use Planning- ongoing Support Governance Meetings Finish Cultural Heritage Assessments Deal with ongoing Referrals Deal with Sun Peaks Resort Deal with Trans Mountain Canada Keep informed on Columbia River Treaty Deal with Forestry Companies.

Title & Rights Info Session

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LANDS & TAXATION DEPARTMENT Administer the lands program in a responsible, fair and relevant manner that strikes a balance between cultural values and economic use of the land and resources. Pursuant to section 5 of the First Nation Fiscal Management Act, the council of a first nation may make laws respecting taxation for local purposes of reserve lands, interests in reserve lands or right to occupy, possess or se reserve lands;

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2019-2020: Going through the filing system scanning and archiving most of the documents including maps, old maps that could not be scanned will remain in the lands department filing cabinets. Creating a system for the file folders so the people who work within the Lands and Taxation department have easy access, sharing knowledge when a workshop is attended the information is scanned and saved for viewing with in the departments. Going through the ILRS (Indian Land Registry System) and NRCAN (Natural Resource Canada) location surveys that have not been register, this includes a lot of research in location back up to complete the process of registering surveys. This is a on going process, searching threw archives for boxes for Lands and Taxation.

ting proper documents to Joe Johnson to complete his tasks. Staff in your Department. The Lands Department has been doing increments of 3-month contract with Carla Sam to do the scanning and archiving of the Lands Department files. This is a long process and once this task is completed, she will continue with the inhouse files. Karla Turner works in the Taxation Department and keeps track of all the invoice paperwork and has been scanning the tax files as well. Wesley Oscar works in the Lands Department and works with Single Family Homes and Commercial Leases and assisted with Individual Land Holdings as well. Eva Saul has retired, and the Lands Department is in the process of hiring a new membership clerk. When Covid settles down we will be sending more staff for training.

Started renovation of the Lands Department rental units and getting house insurance on the homes, visited each home to make notes of what is needed in repairs and prioritising each property. Working on the homes that needed immediate attention first, this is still a ongoing process.

Looking at gates that need repair and areas that need gates installed, so there is no uninvited access to reserve lands for either camping or dumping of garbage. There have been a few gates added in areas of great concern, there has been garbage and recycling added to some reserves for the lease lots. Working with Administration, Lands Lawyer and Public Works for the purchase of land for future homes. This was a long process working with Brown and Johnson Land Surveyors from Salmon Arm, get-

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MARCH 31, 2020 STATEMENT OF FINANCIALS UN-AUDITED* Notice 

Subject to changes after auditor’s performance procedures are completed for year ending March 31, 2020.

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Audited financial statements will be forth coming. They will be presented at a future General Band Meeting and will also be uploaded to our website.

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MARCH 31, 2020 STATEMENT OF FINANCIALS UN-AUDITED* Notice 

Subject to changes after auditor’s performance procedures are completed for year ending March 31, 2020.

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Audited financial statements will be forth coming. They will be presented at a future General Band Meeting and will also be uploaded to our website.

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2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHS

Salmon Ceremony and BBQ September 19, 2019 CAS children and teachers sang the Secwepemc Salmon song.

Communication Dept Open House, March, 2020

Elders Flora Sampson and Lorraine Arnouse.

Agnes John and Angela John

Fish Station. Catch of the day. Sept, 2019.

Department Info Session, Nov 14, 2019.

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Staff Directory Administration Department Vaughn Sunday, Executive Director Email: vsunday@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Chief & Council Dorry William, Executive Assistant for C & C Email: dorryw@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Finance Department John Adebanjo, Chief Financial Officer Email: JAdebanjo@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Education Department Rob Matthew, Director of Education Email: rmatthew@alib.ca Address: 6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Health & Wellness Shirley Anderson, Director of Health & Wellness Email: sanderson@alib.ca Address: 6424 Village Rd, Chase, BC Public Works & Housing Department Jerry Andrew, Director Email: jandrew@alib.ca Address: 6451 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Title & Rights Natural Resources Department Dave Nordquist, Director Email: dnordquist@alib.ca Address: 6443 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Lands & Taxation Department Rena Gregoire, Tax Administrator/Lands Manager Email: rgregoire@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC

Sahhaltkum Daycare Marnie Baxter, Daycare Manager Email: mbaxter@alib.ca Address: 6349 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Chief Atahm School Rob Matthew, Principal Email: rmatthew@alib.ca Address: 6371 Chief Jules Dr, Chase, BC Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre Christine Eustache Email: alrcc@alib.ca Address: 6349 Chief Jules Dr, Chase, BC Communication Department Karen Everard, Manager Email: keverard@alib.ca Address: 6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC IT Department Art Michel, Manager Email: amichel@alib.ca Address: 6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Switsemalph IR#6 Annie Williams, Reception Email: awilliams@alib.ca Address: 2516 Pierreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pt Rd NW Salmon Arm

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Adams Lake Indian Band 2019 - 2020 Annual Report By ALIB Communications Department Design, Illustrations, Content Collection, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Formatting and Layout by Karen Everard and Denise Michel. Reports by Chief & Council, Directors, Managers and Supervisors. They are chosen and written by Adams Lake Indian Band staff. They are the expressed opinion of the staff. Creative & Prepress Editing Team: Karen Everard, Denise Michel, and Vaughn Sunday. Copyright ÂŠ 2020 Produced by Adams Lake Indian Band. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used any manner without the express written permission of Adams Lake Indian Band. Printing and binding by ARC Document Solutions, Burnaby, BC Canada.

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KUKSTSEMC (THANK YOU) Adams Lake Indian Band Phone (250)679-8841 Toll Free 1-877-679-8841 Website: www.adamslakeband.org 6453 Hillcrest Road

P.O. Box 588 Chase, British Columbia, Canada V0E 1M0

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Articles inside

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LANDS & TAXATION DEPARTMENT

RECREATION SITE MAINTENANCE

PUBLICS WORKS, HOUSING & CAPITOL

ALIB GREENHOUSE

ARCHAEOLOGY

FISHERIES

FORESTRY

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION'S SYSTEMS

HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

BAND COUNCILLOR S REPORTS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

CHIEF AND COUNCIL CHIEF S REPORT