ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019
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Vision Statement in Secwepemctsin Re Tqeltkúkwpi7 tntels ne7élye ne tmicw es yecwemínte re ќwseltktn-kt, re cќúĺten-kt, re xqweqwlúteń-kt retmicw-kt re tќwemíple7ten-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 yecwestsút-kt, es sxyestém r eḱultnkt tikumíte7, es tselxestsút-kt ell es sxyestwécw-kt tel7éliye te pyin. Vision Statement in English 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 in Secwepemctsin R “Adams Lake Indian Band” melḱwetés r qelmúcws, xqwléllcu es tsetset.s r stuqném̀qst.s.ne tmicws ell e stuqwném̀qst.s ne stems es tselxestés k’weseltkns ell es tnmiǹs r tmicw es cwelcwelts, es tslleq̀éms, es yegwúps ne Secwepemctsiń́ ́́ ell es tselxestés r ekuĺtns me7 knucwetsút es tsetset.s r tsyems- welmé7 yews ne7élye ne r tmicws Cstélnec te sq̀7ests. Mission Statement in English 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
“Ways we’re working for you” 2018 - 2019 Theme Here are some of the programs, services or benefits that community enjoys:
Chief and Council
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Chief’s Report Adams Lake Indian Band Councillor’s Reports Administration
7 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 18 19 20 21 - 23 24 - 25 26 - 28
Licensed Daycare
Communal Fish Harvest
Summer Day Camps for reading and math
Short term program/ courses funding
Administration Department Human Resources Coordinator Information Technology Department Communications Department Finance Department Health & Wellness Department
Street signage in language
Education Department
Community Dumpsters
Water quality testing, monitoring & reporting
Community Christmas luncheon
Elders luncheons/dinners
Elders shopping trips
Canoe Paddles
Chief Atahm School
29 - 31
Kindergarten to Grade 12, Post Secondary
32 - 33
Sahhaltkum Daycare Natural Resources Department
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Girl’s Groups
Forestry Archaeology Fisheries Recreation Site Maintenance Geographic Information Systems ALIB Greenhouse Public Works, Housing and Capital
36 - 38 39 40 - 41 42 43 44 45 - 46
Women’s Groups
Title & Rights Department
47 - 49
Family Camp
Lands and Taxation Department
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Blood pressure screenings
Staff Directory
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Flu Clinics
2019 Statement of Financial Activities—Un-Audited
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Harm Reduction
Photographs from throughout the Year
53 - 54
Diabetes & Nutrition
Acknowledgments
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Pre & Post Natal
We will continue to strive for the betterment of our communities through the assistance of ALIB programs and its employees.
Audited Financial Statements: The March 31, 2019 Financial Statements were not available at time of press. They will be available in July, 2019. They will presented at a future General Band Meeting and also will be uploaded to our website: www.adamslakeband.org. Located on Departments/ Administration/Finance/Reports.
ALIB BAND COUNCIL
ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS 2018 - 2020 Kúkpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse ̓ Tkwemíple7 (Councillor) Steven Teed Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Elaine Jules Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Jules Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Gina Johnny Band Council 2018/2019 Priorities were to:
Promote healthy lifestyle.
Promote Secwepemc language, culture, traditions in the workplace, programs and celebrations.
Build industry standard community infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing community.
Create economic opportunities that supports sustainable, meaningful employment.
Encourage and support educational opportunities spanning early learning through to adult education.
Operate ALIB’s government and commercial affairs with efficiency, effectiveness and transparency.
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2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT ALIB BAND COUNCIL Values Mission for our people is to communicate effectively and have meaningful respectful relationship with ALIB, at all levels; Our Culture is a strong vibrant Secwepemc culture endeavoring to integrate the wisdom of our traditional culture with the present; Our Land our goal is to protect our lands and waters utilizing Secwepemc values and principles. Any development in our territory will be evaluated under these principles; Vision our vision is to have a strong, healthy, selfsufficient and family oriented community. Highlights/Accomplishments Additions to Secwepemc Government of Adams Lake The Adams Lake Chief and Council have welcomed senior staff to its management team. In October, Vaughn Sunday accepted our offer to be Executive Director. Vaughn comes in from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory in Ontario, having formerly worked at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and the Assembly of First Nations. In January, Mr. John Adebanjo was brought in as our Chief Financial Officer. John is a CPA or chartered professional accountant having formerly worked for the Saskatchewan First Nation Gaming Association. Chief and Council are happy to announce that this is the first time in many years that Adams Lake has an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer who is a CPA at the same time. Budget and Audit The budget for the Adams Lake Indian Band was passed and implemented a bit late date than usual, because we did not have our senior staff in place until late in the fiscal year. As a result, our budget for 2018/19 was done between Council and the management team available. The budget was adhered to and our annual audit for the previous fiscal year was very positive. The Adams Lake Indian Band has consistently demonstrated sound management of its budget. The audit was presented to the public in November of 2018 and was well received. The Council reviewed the new fiscal year budget in January and February and passed it in March. This management system will be repeated on an annual basis and the audit will be presented in July of each year.
Chief Atahm School After several years of effort, the Adams Lake Chief and Council is very happy to oversee the construction of the Chief Atahm School. A ground breaking ceremony was held in March of 2019. This construction is the culmination of work by the Education Director Rob Matthew, the parents of the students, the community, the funding agencies such as ISC, FNESC and Chief and Council. The school is being constructed at a cost of over $2.5 million dollars and will operate as a full high school and language center. Chief Atahm School is the oldest language immersion program in British Columbia with classes being taught in Secwepemctsi’n. Students who have graduated with language and cultural learning have been statistically more successful than those that do not have such knowledge. The school is expected to be completed and open for classes in September of 2019. It is a truly proud accomplishment for the Adams Lake community and its students.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Chief Atahm School, March 2019 ALIB Investment Portfolio Adams Lake Indian Band has developed an Investment Plan for some of our revenues. Previously, funds were kept in a bank in a saving plan at a rate of .5 of one percent. We were also being forced to pay bank charges on the use of our funds. On the advice of senior management, interviews were held with investment managers who could manage Adams Lake funds. The winning manager was from RBC Dominion Securities in Kelowna, BC.
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2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT ALIB BAND COUNCIL The Band Council has decided to invest in a balanced portfolio of bonds and shares. The expected return is 5.5% annually as opposed to a losing position which is what was happening by keeping band funds in a savings account with a .5 of 1% return. In accordance with the Finance Administration Law (FAL), this is a good management practice and a historic accomplishment for the Adams Lake Indian Band. Policy and procedures will be developed on how the investments will be managed and administered in a manner to preserve capital and generate sufficient income and growth to meet our operational and strategic objectives. Our money can now work for the community and appreciate in value.
Work Activities Throughout the Year
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Public meetings are planned four times per year. These include General Band meetings and presentations for the proposed budget and annual audit presentations. Other meetings are for such specific topics as Title and Rights, Education and update meetings with Elders. Policy updates and implementation of Finance Administration Law. Under the FAL, the Adams Lake Indian Band is busy revising its Human Resource policy, Finance policy, Information Technology policy and Governance policy updates. All of these policy updates are under way and will be completed during the current fiscal year. Outreach in meeting with the public in forums such as the grandmothers group, meetings with the elders groups, attending family meetings. The Chief and Council see public meetings and consultation with the public as an important aspect in our planning and decision making process. The Council has initiated meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) in regard to the four lane expansion of Highway 1. The Adams Lake Indian Band attends these meetings to bring up such issues as community safety, hiring targets, contracting possibilities, archaeology needs etc. Honouring Our Women, Wellness Day was held in late March. The women of Adams Lake and other communities were encouraged to sign up for hair, nails, shoulder and neck massage, tarot cards, essential oils and make
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up. A healthy lunch was served and over 100 women attended this successful event. Buffalo Meal – This event was held in February at the community gymnasium. It was a highly successful event that began with a trade between ALIB and Tsuut’ina First Nation of Alberta. This trade was 250 salmon for a buffalo. Chef and Council Member Steven Teed was instrumental in this event which served a delicious meal of buffalo, followed by speeches by our Chief and representatives of Tsuut’ina First Nation, drumming and dance and finally a performance and legend told by storyteller Ken Thomas. The extremely successful event was attended by several hundred people. Pipe Ceremony – A pipe ceremony for unity was held at the Adams Lake gymnasium in February. It was a very spiritual event in which 40 people attended from this community and from other First Nations including Secwepemc from the Williams Lake area. Four pipes were used and three were local pipes. An Indigenous Tourism Strategy is under development with the three local First Nations of Neskonlith, Little Shuswap and Adams Lake. This is a very timely development with our beautiful lakes and scenery in the area. A strategy can provide guidance to what needs to be left alone and preserved and where are there opportunities for development that will see a return for Adams Lake. The Health program held a welcoming ceremony for newborns from ALIB in September, 2018. This initiative was hosted by the three local First Nations of ALIB, Neskonlith and Little Shuswap Lake. All babies and youth were welcomed to the Adams Lake Indian Band and the new members were gifted with baby bundles and these include hand-made infant quilts, traditional first foods such as salmon, berries and storybooks. ALIB has contracted the services of Bonnie Thomas to act as our Human Resource specialist. Bonnie accepted the contract in December, 2018 and offers a wealth of experience in HR. She has worked to ensure transparency, fair and open hiring procedures, employment practices and adherence to Federal and Provincial employment law.
Kukpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse
Kukpi7’s annual report is a written document that supports accomplishments that ALIB has made over a period of twelve months. Mission for our People is to communicate effectively and have meaningful respectful relationship with ALIB, at all levels. Our Culture is a strong vibrant Secwepemc culture endeavouring to integrate the traditional with the present. Our Land is to develop meaningful/beneficial relationships, utilizing Secwepemc values and principles that protect the lands, water, on our traditional territories. Vision is to have strong, healthy self-sufficient families. What makes us stand out from others is we have not been hesitant, to step forward and stand and struggle for all our rights, lands, people. ALIB’s Financial Summary: Our Financial summary generally covers the total revenue and net income during the year. The data compares current performance of the Band with that of previous year—this is done to show how well or bad the Band is doing. It also includes a summary of future financial goals.
ALIB’s Financial Statements: Key players are our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Auditor, Finance Committee, Executive Director (ED) that has helped guide and made their professional recommendations. Annual report of any Band is incomplete without giving career highlights of key team members to assure the members that their community is in good hands. Auditor’s report 2018/2019 has been late for many political reasons, including having qualified personnel in place, on time. Accounting
policies are strong in protecting the financial integrity of our financial department. The Financial Administration Law was proclaimed in 2017 by the previous leadership and administration. Compliance standards is rarely a concern due to the fact we have maintained strict financial controls. Corporate governance with other governments, entities has been carefully monitored over a long period of time. Social responsibility report has been tested by a member and proven to be able to with stand the negative comments and tested to be professionally handled. Notes on financial statements by our auditor gave some recommendations and changes. ALIB has never made an annual credit report and will be researching the various process. Growth is change, some don’t want, because they fear what they don’t understand and destroy what they fear. We are going to be an important community, that we once were through, our, Language, Land and Laws. Also, we have our own Secwepemc values and principles. The Chief Atahm School principles that guide many aspects of leadership are: - Kwsalkenaws - Knucwentsut - Sleclecs
we are all related help your self develop wisdom.
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Kukpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse
The stories of the Secwepemc that we glean for our Secwepemc laws: Bush Tailed Rat Thlee-sa travels the land The fish and the cannibal Coyote and the salmon The war with the sky people Coyote and the black bears Coyote and his son The liberation of the chinook wind Coyote and wolf The story of tcotcu’lca Old-one and the sweat lodge Wolf and wolverine Story of Hupken Story of porcupine Coyote and fox Story of famine Story of coyote and the swans Story of tsowa’una Thlee-sa and rabbit Old one and the brothers Coyote and deer Origin of the Chilcotin canyon Story of salmon -boy Story of one bound and grass hopper Story of grass hopper. There are other Secwepemc stories that others have written and published like Randy Buchard, Dorthy Kennedy, James Teit.
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Looking forward ALIB 2019/2020 fiscal year - Own Source Revenue (OSR) is projected to be approximately 7.2 million. - ALIB will be able to fund all our programs and services and required the use of our own source revenue. - Each department will each contribute monthly for a total of over $300,00 annually for investment savings. - Over three years contribution there will be over one million dollars, in our investment portfolio - A Band Council Resolution has approved the operational business and governing activities to cover OSR requests for programs essential for ALIB to carry out its daily activities and obligations. Kukstsemc for working with leadership sharing the information for your great community. Planning process is beginning and ALIB will be busy shortly. We have many financial, capital projects, policies, negotiations, communications, and plans for the next year, because we are just getting started. Looking forward to your continued participation.
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Kukstsemc, Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse Concerned for Unity and Language.
Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Jules
HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2018-2019: Weytk; This is my second term serving as Tk’wemi’ple7, and I first and foremost want to extend my gratitude to the community of Cste̒len ell Switsemalph for your continuous support. This first six months our Chief & Council assisted one another in the transition from the previous Chief & Council. We completed Governance Training as well as a Council Retreat. Our accomplishments were a better understanding of what each of us bring to the table and focussing on these strengths. We also realize that each of us bring a different leadership style and that makes us diverse and unique because it allows us to be open minded to each perspective. This is important when we are making informed decisions. During this time, Council also expressed interest in Pillars/Portfolio’s, while keeping in mind that our Comprehensive Community Strategic Plan will need to be reviewed and updated in the near future. I politicly advocate for Health & Wellness but not limited to just this area as all of Council assist where they can to build capacity and work as a team. The main focus in this area for myself is assisting families and children who are in care. It is important to bring to light the fact Adams Lake’s number continues to grow however for different reasons that are out of our control.
ALIB Swearing In Ceremony
I work closely with our Social Workers of Adams Lake, and we continuously work at taking different approaches with families to better the services. It is important to complete home visits to have first hand knowledge of where we can improve and how we can help. It is my job then to relay a briefing to the Council and get direction on what our next steps are in this area. Esketemc Coming Home Ceremony
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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Jules Quote by an elder: These home visits, and discussions with the Council have led me to gather information on forming a Grandmothers Group. Historically it was our Grandmothers who took the initiative and gave direction on our children. The goal of forming the Grandmothers Group is to gather our knowledge keepers, our matriarchs of our community to come together and brainstorm where Adams Lake position is when it comes to our Children in Care, how do we want to be communicated with, what information is needed to make informed decisions, who will be involved, and uphold our Laws. There is a lot of work that is needed, but I am committed to starting this work with a good team beside me; it is crucial as we set a better foundation for our future leaders, and those yet unborn.
“Back in the day, it did take a community to raise a child, in today’s world, many of our teachings are being lost”
Boards/Committee’s: Board Member, Secretary for Secwepemc Child Family Services; Yecweminmen Working Group; Stsmemelt Working Group. Esketemc Coming Home Ceremony
ALIB Women’s Wellness Day Esketemc Coming Home Ceremony
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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Elaine Jules
OUR VISION: “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.” HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2018-2019: As Councillor I chose to concentrate on the Finance and Administration and Community Wellness pillars. My main goal for my term as councillor is to ensure that all ALIB policies are amended and updated. In February of 2017, previous Council adopted the Financial Administrative Law (FAL) and with the FAL are four lengthy policies, these will hopefully be complete by December 2019. I am the Councillor representative on the Finance and Audit Committee. Working on the 2017-2018 budget, and interviewing and hiring a Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer were all done from scratch, being a part of this was very time consuming.
Usually a Human Resource (HR) person takes care of the hiring, but at this time we did not have an HR on staff. For myself, my first year on Council was like being back in university, there is a lot of reading. GOALS for 2019/2020: There are many, many goals for ALIB administration, but I must say that my focus will be a part of a team that completes and/or updates as many policies as possible. Another goal is to work on seeing that the financials of ALIB are presented to membership in a way that is easy to understand, right from the budget process to the audit. Other goals include being involved with community wellness to bring wellness programs to the band or to support members who want to attend wellness programs elsewhere. Some other highlights for 2018-2019 were:
Swearing In Ceremony for Chief and Council
Governance Training for Council
P&ID Grant Reporting with Councillor Gina J
Part of hiring team for Executive Director
Part of a hiring team for Chief Financial Officer
C&C and staff/finance staff worked on 2017-2018 budgets Meetings with Auditor on 2016-2017 budget
Councillor rep for Finance & Audit Committee FAL policy amendment meetings with Laura B. from Finance Management Board Attended ALIB & Elder’s Council meetings Attended SNTC Fall & Winter Gatherings Attended meetings on ALIB business: SEI
Attended community celebrations: baby welcoming, Round Lake, Women’s Wellness Day, Buffalo Fundraiser and more Attended all Council & GBM meetings Meetings with government agencies Being a part of a strategic planning team
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Cstelnec Tk̓wemíple7 Councillor Gina Johnny cmuten te Sxwetsmellp6
Weytk Exeweytep Kukstec-kuc for your support and re election to 2018-March 2021 term as Cstelnec Tkwemiple7en. Congratulations to all celebrating, graduation, birthday, wedding, new born, new job and I send wishes of wellness and health for 2019. 2018 started with connecting and working with new and re-elected Council’ members at Cstelnec and in the Secwepemc Nation. To highlight one event, meeting or project would be injustice to all that I’ve witnessed and participated in. I’ll do my best to honorably mention all. The following information is in no particular order for 2018: Under direction of the Sexqeltkemc te Secwepemc (STS) Councils and Chief’s, transition to a five Band council was implemented, the 5 Band approach has a general understanding of Unity and coordinating within the ‘lakes division’ area, the Reconciliation Framework Agreement formally known as the RFA, received a legal opinion and the signatory Councils reviewed, discussed in detail and forwarded the recommended to transition title to G2G Council. Hopefully I can explain it appropriately, transitioning title was so the signatory Secwepemc Bands (G2G) be formally recognized as a Government. A Shuswap Local Secwepemc Government Communications Agreement was signed –by four Bands and seven Municipal Governments, the guiding principal and foundation is communication. One of the goals is to integrate local governments and Secwepemc communities on areas of mutual interest through regular communication and working together on joint initiatives and to raise awareness of Secwepemculecw and traditions by meeting once per year. Completed and participated in two sessions of screening, interviews and selection for ALIB’s Executive Director and a Chief Financial Officer. Also in 2018 completed four sessions (one retreat) Page 12
on ALIB Governance strategic, training and planning. Assisted with the Aboriginal Day celebration at Sxwetsmellp6 community, attended TRU annual Elders luncheon and a Secwepemc Elders Council at Skeetchestn. Was an Observer at the UBIC annual assembly at the Tk’emlups Band, participated in the Secwepemc Spring Gathering at the Shuswap Band
Other: events and highlights on behalf of ALIB – annual Salmon Ceremony at the IR4 Fishing Station, annual budget presentation, annual winter break of the ALIB administration and on a personnel note attendance to family Weddings, the thirteenth annual spring family gathering. Witnessed the Ceremony of a ‘grandmother’ celebrating the return of her grandchildren ‘coming home’. Other work in progress and with plans for community participation is: West Bay Trail – Salmon Arm Wharf to Sunny Brae, the Mt Ida Agreement is to be revisited, Trans Canada Corridor Wide Agreement, the Governance & Traditional framework for Cstelnec Tkwemiple7tn, clean and plans for the Sxwetsmellp & Sxwetsmalph Cemetery – Salmon Arm, plans for introduction to community Justice Circle or Tribal Policing. Finally, to revisit and support a plan for the ALIB’s Financial Investment policy. I take this time to send Huge appreciation and on behalf of the staff here at Nexe7yelts Pierre Moyese Health Administration office (Sxwetsmellp6), kukstec-kuc for your time and visits. Yicwetsutcweye, me7 witkleme neneneses.
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Te Gina- Tkwemiple7
Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Steven Teed Weytk, As a first time Councillor it is an honor to serve my community, thank you to all the community members and elders who came to me and gave me words of wisdom and educating me on what it takes to be a good leader. I am always working on learning how to be a strong voice for our community. I am here to break barriers for our people, it is a new time in the world, and I am here to stand strong for you, and for the future while learning from leaders of the past. I would like to give thanks to our team, this is our first year together and with new Councilors it is always a learning curve for all. Kukstsemc Kukpi7 Arnouse for your wisdom and guidance Tk’wami’pal7 Johnny, Jules, Witzky and Jules together we have overcome hurdles and work towards a positive future for the next generations together. I would also like to thank the management team and staff of Adams Lake who help deliver the programs and run the organization, many people count on you, Kukstsemc.
In my rookie year of council, I have held a number of community engagement meetings to get input on new and old issues that we are working on and I thank all who participated in the meetings to discuss a wide range of issues from the repairs and maintenance of the Irrigation Water Line, Business Development, Government to Government negotiations, Community Garden, Cannabis Policy and many more. Your input is helping shape policy and helping me with updated community issues and concerns.
This year was the “Big” Salmon run in the Adams and it was great to see Natural Resources facilitate the community fish and seeing all the community members come and volunteer gutting and cleaning the salmon for community use, Kukstsemc. We held a wonderful ceremony at the end of the season and had a feast of delicious Salmon, Kukstsemc to all who cooked and assisted, it was a great day. The numbers were low this year and it is always a concern, that is why the restoration of the upper Adams run is an important issue that we are working on fixing so we can insure we have salmon for generations to come.
Working with the Government to Government table and being part of the signing of the Letter of Commitment was a step in the right direction in working with the Province of BC and an opportunity to address issues on our territory. Working with six other bands to develop and implement Land Use Planning that respects our tmicw is a challenge and an honor. We have placed sewllkwe at the heart of the negotiaSalmon Ceremony & BBQ Feast tions to make sure we don’t forget what is important September, 2018 when making decisions. Adams Lake Indian Band Annual Report 2018 - 2019 Page 13
TkĚ“wemiĚ ple7 (Councillor) Steven Teed
One highlight of my first year was being a part of the Buffalo Dinner that was held in February, it was a great event that brought so many people together for a fun night of games, food, stories and song. I hope to be able to facilitate more events like that in the community and help bring fun events to the community. Food is very important in every aspect of our life, it is important we understand where our food comes from and how it got on our plate. That is why this year I am leading the Community Garden program, to start producing local organic food production for sustainability. We have held a few meetings already and are anxiously waiting for the school expansion to be completed so we can have access to the garden. I want to encourage everyone to participate in the garden weather you are new to growing or an
expert, working together and teaching each other is one way we will get back to food sovereignty for our people. Food prices are only going up with the rising costs of transportation and climate change, it is an important skill to have for you and your family. These are some of the highlights of the first year in office, and only a fraction of the work we are doing, I am continuously working on multiple projects and negotiations, too many to list. We are caretakers of this land and must do all we can to protect it for future generations, I look forward to working with, and fighting for, all of you.
Buffalo Fundraiser February, 2019
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Kukstsemc, Councillor Steven Teed
Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky After a challenging first year, I feel that Council has learned to work well together, respect each other’s opinions even when we disagree, and support the decisions of Council. Over the last year, I have been involved with several committees, working groups, and Joint Councils, as well as regular Council duties. Adams Lake Water: Council met with local MP Mel Arnold and discussed ALIB’s concerns and issues regarding unpotable and Do Not Consume water advisories and septic and sewer system concerns, among others. Mel will canvass all Indigenous Bands in his constituency and send an amalgamated list to the Feds to inform the content of 2019/2020 proposals, meaning what those proposals would fund and Indigenous bands/groups can apply to. We as a Council will also lobby Ottawa and the Province to fund Adams Lake water system so that our community can have safe drinking water. Qwelminte : Formerly known as the RFA, the Qwelminte Joint Council meets monthly. The negotiations for an updated agreement stalled for years, but regained energy when the 7 Bands demanded a Letter of Commitment from the Provincial Government, as the Bands have been footing the bill since the 1990’s for referrals and potential encroachment of our traditional territory. After lengthy discussions, the Chiefs made a common statement to the provincial staff that the Secwepemc have never sold, ceded or signed away our land and according to international standards, the colonial governments must fund Indigenous to reinstate their own traditional ways of governance and jurisdiction, since the colonial governments systematically dismantled them since first contact. We are now in the phase where we the Secwepemc are drafting our own Terms of Reference in order that we have our own traditional and educated people drafting policy to inform provincial policy with our
Secwepemc values. Secwepemc Lakes Tourism: This strategy is alive and well at the regional 4 Band level (Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Little Shuswap, and Splatsin) working with Switzmalph Cultural Society, Community Futures Shuswap and Shuswap Tourism. We have contracted several Coordinators to roll out 4 main work deliverables: storyboards and signage to increase Secwepemc presence in our own territory; updated artisan database for local shopkeepers to purchase authentic Secwepemc crafts rather than the Made in China products; entrepreneurial support for any Secwepemc interested in starting their own small business or tourism operation; and an events coordinator to organize some large events as an opportunity for artisans to sell their crafts. Upon success of this project, we will apply for further funding to extend this project several more years. Shuswap Trail Alliance: I have been involved with this organization for several years prior to being on Council and have continued working with this amazing group of people who respect Secwepemc and our values. The working group works with over 30 different user groups, from horse trail rides, to ATV clubs, small business and local governments. The Shuswap Trail Alliance builds, monitors and maintains over 100 hiking trails within the Shuswap region. I regularly get out on these trails as they are the highlight of my weekends! Secwepemc Landmarks: To create awareness of Secwepemc traditional territory through a series of iconic Landmarks (sculptures) situated at key, highly visited areas, which portray Secwepemc location names, culture and stories throughout the Shuswap lakes region.
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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Within the Landmark designs would be a series of viewing portals (essentially a tube) that when viewed through, point to the different locations and physical landmarks (peaks, geological areas and historical interest) within line of site. They would include the Secwepemc and English names of the features and some details (ie elevations, key stories etc.) This initiative is another way for Secwepemc to create more awareness of our presence within our traditional territory. The sculptures can be a collaboration between Secwepemc and settler artists and the mountain names in both Secwepemc and English will showcase Secwepemc language to the visiting tourists and locals alike. Storyboards, sculptures/ landmarks placed on trailheads and other key areas will showcase Secwepemc culture and settler history. All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO): I attended ANTCO’s Annual General Meeting in Kamloops, where I learned that this Indigenous owned and operated finance institute is in a very healthy state with a bright future for the next 20 years. First Nations Leadership Cabinet Gathering Ministry of Tourism: I networked with the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture and her staff on funding pots for possible future ALIB tourism development. I have also been in contact with Minister Lisa Bear’s staff on numerous occasions as I am researching those Call for Proposals. BC Hydro: Eleven Secwepemc communities have entered into a Relationship Protocol with BC Hydro in order that our Secwepemc values are at certain decision-making tables. The BC Hydro Joint Executive Team meets to approve the Terms of Reference developed by the steering committee and determine next steps. The Secwepemc Relationship Protocol is an agreement to work with BC Hydro to eventually develop capacity to take on aspects of their projects in our traditional territory, thus creating employment opportunities and build capacity within the Secwepemc Nation. Chase Museum: I attended the unveiling of the rock cairn and Secwepemc Flag at the Chase Museum, Page 16
along with a time capsule to be opened in 100 years. Adams Lake and Neskonlith leadership said a few words on the importance of working together and building relationships. Local MP Mel Arnold, MLA Todd Stone, and Mayer Ron Berrigan also spoke a few words to that affect. An Elder blessed the flag and a pray was said in Secwepemcstin. The three local Bands are represented on 3 sides of the rock cairn, and the Village of Chase on the 4th side. It’s nice to see our Secwepemc flag represented here. Check it out sometime and see the pictographs etched into the plaques. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure: The five Bands met to discuss the Corridor Wide Agreement (CWA) with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and how we can develop capacity and partake in the highway expansion and other projects. The 5 Bands are Splatsin, Shuswap Band, Little Shuswap Lake, Neskonlith, and Adams Lake Bands. Each community is taking the lead on particular projects; Adams Lake is the lead for the Chase West project, securing direct awards such as Archaeological Assessments, Cultural Monitoring and other work for our members. International Indigenous Tourism Conference: Attended the International Indigenous Tourism Conference with approximately 550 other Indigenous tourism operators, tourism associates, leaders, and industry experts. I met and networked with dozens of Indigenous tourism operators and managers on how they got started, what their current operations are and they all invited me to Facebook, email, and even come visit them to see how they operate on the ground. The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is hosting the 2019 International Indigenous Conference, so we will ensure the Secwepemc are well represented at this great learning conference. Adams Lake Community Fishing Station: I spent the better part of a week at the ALIB communal fishing station helping clean and wrap fish for the community freezer and attended the First Fish Ceremony on September 13, 2018. It is a joy to see my people able to harvest fish for winter as our ancestors did for tens of thousands of years.
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ADMINISTRATION
Administration Department oversees the daily operations of Adams Lake Indian Band - To provide efficient, effective, professional Administrative and Financial services consistent with the Adams Lake Indian Band’s Vision Statement to support the Band’s organizational and governing structure. Consists of the following departments, programs and services:
Human Resources
Information Technology
Communications
Finance
Front Line Workers
Mission Statement To provide efficient, effective, professional Administrative and Financial services consistent with the Adams Lake Indian Band’s Vision Statement to support the Band’s organizational and governing structure for the benefit of community members.
It has been a busy year as Administration continues to provide leadership and support to various departments within the ALIB Organization. We expect to move forward in a positive way for programs and services for our community. Our administration has grown with the staffing of a few key positions for what we expect to be better service to the community. The annual report will be available every year from now on.
Budget Planning – The Executive Management team have all developed goals and objectives, an annual budget, and a twelve-month expenditure plan which is to be approved by Council for the new fiscal year starting in April, 2019. All departments will have approval to implement their planned activities and Council will be aware of what is to be done for every department within the organization. There was public presentation in March, 2019 for community input, with a Band Council Resolution of support to follow.
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ADMINISTRATION
New Positions in Staff – One of the first things undertaken was the hiring of a Human Resources person to assist int the posting and interview process for such positions as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. It is interesting to note that this is the first time in four years that the community has had both a Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at the same time. Some other positions staffed were as follows: Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, Social Worker, Housing Manager, Economic Development Officer and Lands Manager. Workshops for the development and training of Adams Lake employees was offered. Community Investment Portfolio – The Adams Lake Indian Band did not formerly invest any community monies instead leaving it in a savings account. An investment team looked into the use of ALIB resources and a decision was made to invest some funds into short, medium and long-term investments. Community funds are currently receiving a low return of 1% per year, we are now expecting about 6% annually. This initiative was approved by Council and now community monies are better utilized and developing a reasonable return.
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Policy Updates – The Adams Lake Indian Band administration was able to update several policies to date. These include the Human Resource policy, Finance Policy, Governance Code, Donation policy and Housing policy. Many of these were old and in need of updates. Committees were formed to review and recommend changes to older policies, and most of these will require a Council resolution for adoption. The near future Planning – The Adams Lake Indian Band has now implemented one-year operational plans. The next fiscal year we will concentrate on developing strategic five-year plans for such areas as Housing, a Capital Plan, Economic Development/Tourism, Community Wellness, and Finance Planning. 2019/2020 – The Adams Lake Indian Band is expected to have a big year with the construction of a new school starting in early spring and breaking ground on a new health facility in the fall. We are targeting 2020 to see the first new home construction on the territory in 20 years. We aspire to a bright and better future for our youth!
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HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Tyegyegténs r Adams Lake Band, Our Values Commitment Me7 knucwetwécw-kt ell me7 yecwestwécw-kt es le7s r s7elkstwecw kt - We help and care for each other to succeed. As Adams Lake Indian Band employees, we value the services we provide to all and therefore we are committed to each other and the organization in how we carry out our roles and responsibilities. An overarching value is that of honoring and respecting Secwepemc Culture in all that we do. HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2018-2019: The Human Resources main objective to implement revisions to the ALIB Employment Guidelines and forms connected to the policy, including Manager training. Second, it was to put into place a hiring process that expedited the many needed positions that were outstanding, to ensure quality service to the Members of Community.
The following is a list of accomplishments from December 2018 to March 2019: Employee Staffing Summary New Hires - Completed posting/hiring and Letters of Offer for: Chief Financial Officer; Executive Assistant; Addictions Counselling & Mental Health Worker (vacant now); Housing Manager; Income Assistant Clerk; Lands Manager; Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Worker – Sahhaltkum Daycare; ECA Worker – Sahhaltkum Daycare (Term); ECE Worker – Headstart/Early Years (Term); Front Desk Relief Workers (3 – On Call); Audio Video Technician (Term); Curriculum Illustrator/Artist (Term); Office trainees (3 Temporary – students); Curriculum Assistants (2 Temporary – students); Office Maintenance (1 Temporary – student). Grievances – ongoing or near completion – three. Human Resource Policy Development Applied for and successful in securing funding (approx. $15,000) for complete review and amendment of the ALIB Employment Guidelines. Includes training sessions for Managers and Chief and Council
(Progressive Discipline and Performance Evaluation) and review by all staff. Amendment of ALIB Employee Orientation Package – should be completed by April 30, 2019 for review by Executive Director, then to Chief and Council for ratification. Professional Development Assisted in arranging for training within Solar Panelling, Executive Assistant management courses, review of support staff training needs (pending budget approvals). This area will be reviewed in more detail once all strategic planning is completed. Rewriting Job Descriptions for Job Evaluation and Wage Grid Job descriptions will be updated during the performance evaluation process through April and May 2019. Human Resource Database The Title and Rights/ Natural Resource Departments arranged for payment of a human resource database through MOTI funding for a one-year period. Denise Michel and myself attending training to learn about data entry. Now we will be arranging for marketing with Community Members to begin populating the database for potential employment with MOTI contracts and other areas, as set as priority for ALIB. Staff HR Department. Bonnie Thomas has been hired on a term basis as the Interim Human Resources Coordinator. GOALS for 2019/2020: Completion of the amended Employment Guidelines by June 2019 and populating the Human Resource Database for identifying complete human resources within the Community. A review of the Comprehensive Community Plan in relation to Human Resources will continue to take place, in conjunction with other departments.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mission Statement he Adams Lake Band Information Systems Department (IT Department) is committed to delivering an efficient and effective technical support program to all users of technology. The IT Department will work with all other band departments to improve communication to our own people and to the outside world.
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Each year brings changes. The Information Systems Dept, or more commonly referred to as the IT Dept (Information Technology Department), provides technical services to our organization. We have implemented new network hardware, software, and connected equipment. We work closely with most departments in all areas of technology. Each fiscal year we implement large projects, mixed in with several smaller projects, all the while making ourselves available for technical support to managers, supervisors, and all staff. It is surprising how we have become so reliant on technology in our day-today operations. From computer systems, phones, and printers in our offices, we connect through fiber optic cables to domain servers in air-conditioned server rooms, and then even further to people or websites anywhere in the world through the internet. Budget Planning – Every year the IT Dept develops a work plan, complete with goals and objectives, and detailed budget to identify main activities planned for the year. The core of the work plan displays a structured strategic focus centering on General Roles and Responsibilities, IT Goals and Objectives, Technology Infrastructure, Access to Technology, Security and Availability, Technology Education, and Technology Policies.
Staff – There are currently three staff positions in the IT Dept: Information Systems Manager (ISM); Information Systems Assistant (ISA); and Information Communications Technology Support (ICT Support). We will be soon filling a vacant Network Systems position.
We invested into online training to keep informed on various technologies.
Through our regular hardware, software, and license review, adjustments were made to software renewals, subscriptions, and license purchases. We have worked closely with the Communications Dept to outline web page improvements and to connect with various database programs to better serve our organization. Towards the end of the fiscal year, the IT Dept investigated different products: to reduce paper for our meetings; to streamline key human resource areas such as time sheets and leave requests; and to identify cost-saving fleet management methods.
Policy Updates – There are several technologyrelated policies the IT Dept has been involved with. The IT Dept, along with all departments, has had to align ourselves with the new Financial Administrative Law (FAL). We will work with administration to further these initiatives. The near future: Planning – the IT Dept is looking forward to working closely with all managers to assist each department in determining their technical needs. The IT Dept has met with two network consultants to determine the best course of action to take on renewing our key virtual host servers and storage devices. We have developed a three-year plan to renew network equipment, subscriptions, and licenses for our virtual host environment.
Projects – The IT Dept has implemented a few major projects this fiscal year. We replaced and installed several network switches and wireless access points. The department connected an older building to the network by dedicated wireless access points. Page 20
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COMMUNICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2018-2019 The Communication Department had a busy year working with Band Council and with the numerous Departments of Adams Lake Indian Band to effectively communicate and distribute information out to the community we serve. We provided a point of contact and consultation services for the organization’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. The Communications Department has numerous communication tools to assist in getting the information out. Staff The Communication team currently 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. Website team consists of both the staff
of the Communications and IT Departments. The Communications department manages, and coordinates the updates of the website and monitor online presence. The ALIB website www.adamslakeband.org is uploaded every few days with new Upcoming Meetings/Events, Notices, Community News, ALIB Job Postings/ Employment. Be sure to check out the website frequently to keep updated. If you couldn’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. The website was updated this year to simplify main navigation, specifically Departments drop-down list, review google analytics and determine pages from most viewed to least viewed, categorize and organize newsletters by years, clean up Community News and ALIB Election posts. Website Traffic April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 Total number of visitors on our website 7,424. Returning visitors 162.
Top Pages Viewed: Pages
# Page Views
Home Page
9,173
Contact Us
3,041
Chief & Council
2,109
About Us
1,859
Departments
1,829
Newsletters
1,184
Employment
1,677
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COMMUNICATIONS 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. The newsletter and notices are scheduled to be published on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Circulated several ways via house delivery on IR #4 and IR #6, Canada Post mail outs, mass email, posted on website and hard copies are printed and left in several band building waiting rooms. 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 2019 monthly Cstélnec Newsletters, as well as past years from 2016, 2017 and 2018 are posted on website. Communication Tool Outside Email
May 2018
March 2019
Postage Mail Out
157 email addresses 28 people
170 email addresses 20 people
Door to Door
92 houses
84 houses
Delivery IR4&IR 6
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). Please contact the Communications department is you wish to be added or removed from our communication distribution. Carrier Deliveries Communication Department maintains a list of names of youth on our rotating delivering list for Page 22
door to door deliveries of the bi-weekly publications to homes in Chase and Salmon Arm. If you are a youth interested in earning some extra cash, please contact Communications Department for more information on carrier deliveries. Reminder to Pet Owners Re: Stray Animals. Stray animals have to be contained to their property. There are dogs roaming around that are a potential danger to the community. Please keep your pets contained in your yard. 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. There are about 803 members in the Adams Lake Indian Band. 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-todate 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: Eva Saul, 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 Communication Contact Database Band Members Living On Reserve 250 Band Members Living Off Reserve
327
Band Members With No Addresses
113
Community Members
111
Total
801
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COMMUNICATIONS 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. Annual Report Communication department co-ordinated this year’s Annual Report for 2018/2019. It has been a few years since Band Office has done one. Each Director/Manager, Chief/Councillor wrote their own department’s report. The Communications Department did the design, illustrations, content collection, grammar, proofreading, editing, format and layout prior to going to press. The Communication department will continue on annual bases to co-ordinate the Annual Report that will provide a fiscal year report on programs and services provided by Adams Lake Indian Band office.
Goals and Proposed Projects for 2019 – 2020 Build capacity within the organization for clear, consistent and collaborative communications. Enhance existing communication tools. Enhance two-way communications between the Band office and the community. LED sign board project. Communication department 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).
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Finance department covers a wide range of activities from basic bookkeeping to providing information to assisting other department managers in making strategic decisions. The finance department is responsible for management of the nation’s cashflow and ensuring there are enough funds available to meet the day-to-day payments. At the base level, the finance staff tracks all transactions and managing any government and external funders reporting. Finance department work closely with other directors and managers to prepare annual budgets and systematically calculate and forecasts community financial needs and capital projects. ALIB has implemented annual budget cycle that entails:
Goal and objectives from each department with a draft financial budget forecast. The objectives and draft budgets are submitted to the Executive Director. Each department make presentation to the Chief and Council. Finance department work to consolidate the departmental budgets. Consolidated Adams Lake Indian Band Draft Budget is presented to Finance Committee for review and comments. Finance Committee recommends approval of the consolidated draft budget. The draft annual budget is presented to the community for feedbacks and reviews. Then the last step in the cycle is for the Council to approve or make changes as per finance committee and community feedbacks. Apart from day to day working capital, the finance department is involved with the nation governing body (Chief and Council and the Executive Director ) in planning long term financial strategy of the community.
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ALIB finance department contributes to the management and improvement of the nation operations by measuring and reporting regularly on key numbers crucial to the success of the community. Chief and Council and department heads can use the information provided by finance to see where further attention may be required.
Finance gives financial statements that show actual financial transactions compare to the directors’ budget forecast on a monthly basis. This information can be used to plan staffing levels, asset purchases and cash needs, before they become necessary. In the last fiscal year, finance department has worked to implement internal controls for nation’s financial operation and Adams Lake Indian Band adopted and operates under Financial Administration Law (FAL) policies. We have dedicated and professional Finance Team who are ready to serve the community and provide high standards Financial Services to the nation. Fiscal Year 2017/2018 audited statement was very good, and we are confident that our Fiscal Year 2018/2019 will get standard unqualified audit opinion. Beyond 2019/2020 your finance team will continue to provide high standards of financial and operational support services to the nation and other stakeholders.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND FINANCE TEAM:
John Adebanjo John Adebanjo Chartered Professional Accountant joined Adams Lake Indian Band around end of January 2019. John has a considerable First Nation Accounting Experiences. In the past, he was the Comptroller for ‘Namgis First Nation in Alert Bay, British Columbia and also worked for Sechelt Indian Band in Sunshine Cost HWY Sechelt BC from there he moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and worked for ( SIGA) Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority which is one of the biggest gaming organizations in Canada that is controlled by Saskatchewan First Nations. John last position in Saskatoon is with Camponi Housing Corp./SaskNative Rental Inc. which provides social housing for Metis and Saskatoon Indian heritage people. Jacqueline Manuel Weyt-k, Jacqueline Manuel en-skwest; I am from the Adams Lake Indian Band. I am happy to say I am the Finance Assistant for ALIB; I am responsible for Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable and other financial duties. Having worked with the ALIB for the past year and half, I have great working relations with the Chief, Councillors and community members; and will continue to do so. Alysa Deshima I have been working in payroll for one and a half years. In that time, I have been able to become familiar with most of the Adams Lake Indian Band staff as well as Chief and Council. It has been excellent to see new job posting filled adding to the Adams Lake Indian Band staff community. There have been many opportunities for learning, program development and improving efficiencies. I’m looking forward to the new year and hope to see you soon.
with First Nations, but she has adapted quickly. She became the Finance Assistant in November 2018 and she is always willing to share her knowledge with all other finance staff and does a lot of cross-training. Tracy Friesen I have been working at Adams Lake for the past three years and with other First Nations since 1993. My roles have changed numerous times in the past three years and each new position has brought new challenges, opportunities and knowledge. Finance has gone through several changes and it has been challenging at times, but we are on the right path and have an excellent team who all work together to serve the needs of the community. We are in the process of implementing stronger internal controls, cross-training, and upgrading our skills on our Financial program. There are some significant improvements to the Accounting Software that we are currently using and we are excited to start implementing some of them in 2019/2020. They will help us in Finance as well as other Departments. We welcomed John Adebanjo to our team in late January and he has brought a wealth of knowledge and some welcome reprieve to our team. Nevertheless, Finance is on the right path and we all work well together. We accomplish a lot of work daily while still maintaining a sense of humour and some laughter which is always good for the soul. I appreciate all the hard work that everyone on our team does. Keep up the fantastic work ladies and John.
Donna Lyons Donna began working in Finance in early 2017 and has been a great asset to our team. She brings a wealth of finance knowledge and has tackled any task asked of her and Donna is our reconciliation expert. Although, she had limited experience working
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HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement The mission of the Adams Lake Indian Band Health and Wellness Department is to work with our health service partners to provide, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the provision of quality health and wellness programs for the A.L.I.B. community members. It has been an extremely busy and challenging year for the Health & Wellness Department. We have once again completed a survey for Accreditation. We received our Qmentum Accreditation status and have completed all follow up activities. This was a full team effort and we anticipate complete maintenance of the highest standards of service provision as we move forward.
Our Annual Report is presented based on our cluster program model. There are six cluster areas. This format helps us to maintain our focus on provision of quality health and wellness programs. Our Community Programs cluster includes: • Healthy Child Development • Addictions and Mental Wellness • Healthy Living
rals for needed services and education. We have six new babies this year. Aboriginal Headstart Program is in its 16th year of services to children and families at ALIB. Addictions and Wellness Program provides support, resources and referrals to support our community members in securing needed services. We had a change in our team and continue to work hard to maintain the quality of service provision in this area. Our focus on harm reduction, Naloxone kits and education, tobacco education and drug awareness programs continue. Our staff and community members can access the services of a Mental Health Practitioner. Healthy Living Program has a number of initiatives that continue to provide our community with information and resources to support healthy living. We ensure healthy choices as part of our nutrition programs. We have a program to help understand traditional uses of tobacco. Many of our activities emphasize fitness as a path to wellness. Our gym has provided enhanced opportunities for our community to experience healthy activities in support of healthy living. We have many new resources available. We also have a visiting Foot Care Specialist and a Massage Therapist. We have responded to the Cannabis legalization by providing information sessions and additional resources.
Maternal/Child Health Programs continues to thrive. We ensure excellent pre-natal care. We work closely with parents of newborns. We continue with our Baby Circle activities and our Baby Welcoming event. We provide resources for parents and refer-
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HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Our Health Protection cluster encompasses: • •
Communicable Disease Control Environmental Health
Immunization Our immunization rates continue to be over 90%. We are working hard to provide education and support to families who choose not to practice immunization. Our response to flu shots was high and we responded by increasing our flu clinics. We were able to use our new Panorama Information System to search the records of all children in our community in response to the Measles outbreak. Engagement from our school, daycare and children’s programs was excellent. We were able to provide education and recommendations about immunization status to youth before their trip to Vancouver where the Measles outbreak was occurring. Environmental Health Programs are consistent and ongoing. We work closely with the Environmental Health Officer to ensure activities and standards are fully addressed. Our Primary Health Care includes: • Community Primary Health Care (PHC) • First Nations Home and Community Care (HCC) • Accreditation • Membership • Assisted Living • Visiting Professionals Home Care / Home Support Programs continue to thrive. We have a consistent, long term team of Home Support Workers who provide compassionate, professional support to their clients. Our Home Care Nurse is always looking for program innovations and improvements. We have developed some new working partnerships with Interior Health Authority (IHA). These innovations all support our clients to stay longer in their homes in their community. The assisted Living program is also in support of this goal.
Our Health Governance Programs include: • Health Planning and Management • Health Consulting and Liaison • Aboriginal Health Services Association • Security Services in our Health Facilities • Aboriginal Health Partnerships • Support Services for Nursing • Health Research
We continue to update all of our health plans, policy and procedure manuals, Panorama program descriptions, Medi-tech guidelines. We have recently completed a full upgrade of our Musti’muhw data collection system. We have an excellent relationship with our First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) liaison and have attended two conferences on Quality Improvement and Risk Management. Health Administration Our Health & Wellness Director sits on four regional and provincial boards / committees. We take every opportunity to learn from our peers and from other communities. Our partnerships have continued to enhance our capacity to provide more and better services for our community. We have visiting professionals in Foot Care, Massage, Counselling, Mental Health, Addictions, Parenting, Optometry, Chronic Pain Management and Seabird Island Mobile Diabetes Clinic. Our Nurses 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) Interior Health is now extending the invite to join educational activities, as well as sit on joint committees (such as Shuswap Perinatal Committee) This has not always been the case, and so we celebrate this developing partnership. This provides a muchneeded resource access and professional support for the work they do.
Membership Services continue to address all requests and provide resources to people who are seeking information and support.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Our Accreditation survey, implementation of Panorama and Medi-tech and the upgrade of Musti’muhw have all stimulated enhanced security and safety in our health facilities. We have completed full safety and security audits and made many changes in support of better security and the highest safety standards. We are still a part of the Longitudinal Study of Community Health. We contribute to research efforts with FNHA and in particular the research to support the changing trends in health needs and health evaluation. We provide resources for E-Health solutions and continue to upgrade technology to allow increased and enhanced information sharing for best results.
Our Social Workers provide comprehensive services for children, families, youth, adults and elders. They address our intergenerational community with compassion while using a professional approach. They are key members of our Health and Wellness Team.
We support students in their interest in First Nations health careers. We anticipate mentoring a Nursing student this year.
Capital Programs are exciting in development and growth. We anticipate breaking ground for our new Health Centre in 2020. We continue to meet, plan and develop the ideas our team has shared. Planning: The Health and Wellness Department will complete a 1-year operational plan. We are on year 6 of our 10-year Health Centre Plan. Our team members will all complete individual and program plans to support the operational plan and the 10-year plan. Summary: 2019 – 2020 will be an exciting year. We look forward to having our whole team intact. We are aspiring to provide more and better Health and Wellness services to the community of ALIB. We are planning a team professional development retreat in May of 2019 and all of our team is encouraged to participate in training and development opportunities.
Our Community Wellness Programs cluster includes: • Elder Programs • Youth Workers • Cultural Facilitator • Band Membership • Social Development Worker Our Community Wellness Programs are vibrant and exciting. Our Elder coordinator is providing leadership and support to our elders. She works hard to help all our elders maintain healthy, quality lifestyles. A trip to Winnipeg to the Elders Gathering is in the plans for next year. Our Youth Workers are busy and productive. Weekly activities, events and youth gatherings are well attended and feed back is overwhelmingly positive. Recreation, socialization, information sharing, peer support and resource development are all part of the services for youth. Youth Workers have participated in training and continue to work collaboratively with the Health and Wellness Team to enhance their services and quality of their programs.
Our Cultural Facilitator has continued to increase activities and enhance involvement and participation. He contributes to all of our other programs with his traditional wisdom and knowledge traditional and cultural activities. Our Capital Programs cluster is made up of: • Facilities • Expansion
WE ARE READY!!!
We have a new Social Assistance Worker who is already an integral part of our team. She plays an important role in our collaborative family and community service approach. Page 28
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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. Individual will be prepared for today’s world and help protect the Earth for Tellqelmucw, the people to come and for all living beings. 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. Highlights of Chief Atahm School 2018-2019 Tekwemiple7 The Tekwemiple7 is made up of all the parents/ guardians of children at Chief Atahm School . They meet at least three times a year to review school programs and new initiatives. Each June, the Tekwemiple7 go on a retreat to revisit the school Vision statement and plan for the direction for the next year. NEST 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 fund raising, the school is excited to have a new building that is adjacent to our Nursery/Kindergarten classroom. The building is appropriately named, Key7e’s House. The Nest operates from October to May. Immersion N/K to 4 Chief Atahm School has expanded its Secwepemctsin immersion program. In 2018-19, Grade 4 immersion was added. Total immersion instruction now include, Nursery /Kindergarten to Grade 4. The
teachers and curriculum department have researched and produced the Secwepemctsin learning resources. Secwepemc language instruction is the central to the school Grade 5 to 9 In 2018-2019 school year, the middle school has added First Nations Studies and Cooperative Education to the core courses of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education. This year, the grades 7, 8 and 9 attended several career exploration activities that ranged from career fairs to a national youth conference in Edmonton. The outdoor education program was highlighted by the cross-country skiing at Skama and Larch Hills Trails. Last year, the school bought mountain bikes , so that the students would have a way to develop their fitness. Tania Willard, a fine arts instructor taught art with the new digital art tablets the school purchased. Two basketball clinic were held at the school and in the community. In the new high school 2019-2020 program, the academic courses will be accompanied by electives based on Secwepemc language and tradition, digital technology and outdoor education.
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CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL Highlights of Chief Atahm School 2018-2019 Physical Education Chief Atahm School has always had a strong outdoor education program. In the 2018-19 school year, the school joined the Northern Spirit Program. The whole school enjoyed cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Skama and Larch Hills on new equipment.
To promote lifelong recreational skills, swimming lessons are part of the Chief Atahm School experience. This year the grade 1 to 4 will complete five lessons. Secwepemc Traditions Continue to be taught At Chief Atahm School, we believe that we are defined by our language and our land. The school continues a long established practice of teaching Secwepemc traditions. Last year the whole school participated in cutting fish at the Adams Lake Band fishing station. Children learn how to cut and smoke salmon in our smoke house. Every October, the intermediate students learn how to skin a deer and get the meat ready for smoking. Ken Billy shows the children how to safely cut the meat and how to make “skec”, dried meat.
Secwepemctsin language resources for the school, community and the Secwepemc Nation. The high school will have four themes: high quality academic courses, Secwepemc traditions and language, digital technology and outdoor education. The construction has started and the target completion date is July, 2019. The grand opening will be in August 15, 2019 and the new school will open in September, 2019. Curriculum Department 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 curriculum department has develop new websites and learning resources for immersion classrooms and the community. The new developments and resource list can be found on three Chief Atahm websites:
www.chiefathm.com/ http://www.atahm.info/ https://www.chiefatahmgames.com/
In May, the whole school digs scwicw at Legwike. In May and June, we gather “stinestn” , cedar root, this is followed by collecting birch bark for baskets. In the fall, the school joined the adult immersion class in “pit cooking”. A high light of the year, is the Stick game tournament at Skeetchestn.
Garry Gottfriedson, a guest instructor taught Secwepemc songs and dances. The school plans to continue and expand the Secwepemc cultural program in 2019-2020. New Chief Atahm High School and Language Centre After many years of waiting, Chief Atahm School will expand to include a high school and a language centre. The new building will have classrooms, a computer lab and a Language Centre. The school will have the capacity to develop a wide range of Page 30
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CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL Highlights of Chief Atahm School 2018-2019 Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Knowledge Institute
Secwepemc
to a Diploma and later, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Education.
There is a need for new Secwepemc speakers and new immersion teachers. In 2018-2019, Chief Atahm School entered into affiliations with Thompson River University, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria.
Dr. Kathy Michel and Elders Lawrence Michel, Lucy William and Anna Michel taught a cohort of nine students who are completing their first year. On June 13, 2019 the students will receive their language proficiency certificate at Simon Fraser University.
Chief Atahm School started the Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Secwepemc Knowledge Institute. The goals is to offer university immersion courses for a Certificate in Language proficiency that ladders
The future
The parents and school staff plan to continue our Secwepemc traditions while expanding and enriching the school experience.
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The overall vision statement is to take care of our re- Post Secondary & Short Term Program: Completed required AANDC report sources, protect our language, culture and customs • • Assisted members with Post Secondary & through education. Short Term inquiries for programs or courses • Visited Post Secondary students The Adams Lake Band Education program will pro• Visited Post Secondary Institutes vide: • Negotiated and participated Post Secondary our members with tools to be self-sufficient/ training with Okanagan College. reliant to work toward developing knowledge, skills and attitude for employment or further education. Highlights and Accomplishments of 2018 - 2019 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12): • Implemented two Local Education Agreements with School District #73 & #83 • Conduct home and schools visits in both Adams Lake Band Communities • Successfully prepared Nominal Roll • Attended Post Secondary & Highschool Graduation Ceremonies • Negotiated new BCTEA Transportation Agreement. Simon Fraser University Students
Chase Secondary School & Haldane Elementary Students
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Community & Summer Planning: • Employed four Summer Students Workers • Summer Student Program (ASETS) • Hosted two Reading and Recreation Programs, involving 30 children • Hosted summer Math Program • Cultural Camps Berry Picking Birch Barks & Cedar Root Picking • Attended graduation ceremonies • Support Elders participating in Spokane Salish Language Conference • Held two Post Secondary Information Sessions for Parents and High School Students • One Parent Field Trip to Okanagan College & UBCO • Invited Guest speakers to community.
Goals for 2019 - 2020 Increase High School & 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.
Parent and Student Dinner
Birch Bark
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SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE Sahhaltkum Daycare has had several highlights over the past year and have been striving for improvements to our centre. There have been positive changes with the early learning program focus and environment this year. We have also had changes in staffing and scheduling. We continue to build and create a warm and nurturing learning environment for the children attending our Daycare. Training: We have continued to focus on training and have been working with an on site mentor (Kathy Bonell), an instructor from the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program in Salmon Arm. She has helped us to form professional practices that are more current and provide inspiration for staff and children. We have been creating a more natural environment using wooden toys and other natural learning materials. We are eliminating many of the plastic toys which are often over-stimulating to children and can make them feel like they are in a “Toys R Us” environment instead of a natural, calm learning atmosphere. Kathy has been helping us observe the children’s interests and create spaces and opportunities that reflect their interests. It keeps the children engaged and excited about learning. Kathy is also assisting us to develop updated Daycare staff and parent handbooks. Highlights of 2018 - 2019 Some highlights include fieldtrips to a variety of destinations including the donkey refuge, splash parks, beaches & parks, gym climbing centres, waterslides, science centre, and the pumpkin patch. The children spent a lot of time down at the fish station at the end of the summer to observe and help which is a great learning opportunity. We also have weekly gym days and go on frequent walks to keep the children active and learning from the outdoor environment. When inside, the children have free play to help with imagination and social, emotional growth and craft, art and circle time activities to help with focus and fine motor skills. We continue to offer a hot lunch program and snacks which helps to keep all children nourished during the Page 34
day. We have appreciated many food donations from people who think of us and have extra food from community events. Staff: This year has been particularly challenging with staffing issues. We have had several staff off work for various reasons. It has made it difficult to take time off which can lead to burn out in a very demanding job. To deal with these issues, we hired one staff who does not have ECE qualifications but is able to work with older children and is an Educator and kitchen support. We also found a qualified staff member who started in March 2019. As well, we shortened our operating hours and have been only taking in minimal new children. So we are presently operating under capacity. These changes are starting to create a more positive work environment for children and staff. The Daycare presently has staff with the following certifications: two staff: Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler and Special Needs Certificates; two staff: Early Childhood Education Certificates; one staff: Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificates and two staff: “Responsible Adults” (can work with Out of School Care children). Goals and Proposed Projects 2019 - 2020 Our future goals still include creating a better quality daycare to meet the needs of all the programs and staff by expanding the existing daycare, moving to another space or building a whole new daycare. We also have goals to keep trying to find ways to implement the language and culture, and to keep training our staff in areas of child development, special needs, programming with the environment and team building. The Daycare continues to move forward with building capacity and improving the working and learning conditions for both children and staff.
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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: Steve Murphy, RFT, Director of Natural Resource Valerie Michel, Natural Resource Office Manager Stuart Parker, Forester Avis Deneault, GIS Technician Jennifer Pooley, GIS Technician Sandy Andrew, Forestry/Field/Archaeology/ Supervisor Technician Employees that have assisted the Natural Resource Department over the 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, Kalvin Arnouse, Ryan Arnouse, Marisa Wood, Fern Jules, Harold Narcisse, Shawn Kenoras, Josh Arnouse, Agnes John, Lisa Kenoras, Coreen Williams, Donald Boulette, Cindy Kenoras, Gary Michel, Karen August, Stephanie Williams, Chris Williams, Melissa Kenoras, my apologies for those who I may have missed.
Valerie Michel continues to manage the safety program, administration 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: Greenhouse Management and Use Wilderness Training Level 3 First Aid Basic Incident Investigation Occupational Health and Safety Leadership & Professionalism for Forest Supervisor Due Diligence for Employers/Supervisors Due Diligence for Forest Supervisors Communication for Forest Supervisors Assertive Communication Conflict Resolution Navigating Difficult Conservations Ministry of Transportation Projects Throughout the year contract opportunities came up which we push to ensure ALIB has the opportunity to do the work: •
Demolition of the fruit stand (Chase, BC)
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Clearing and Brushing of the Chase West Project
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Garbage/Material cleanup along Trans Canada Highway (Chase Truck Stop).
Thank you to all these employees for your hard work and dedication to making our projects a success. Steve Murphy continues to oversee the Natural Resource Operations securing and managing contracts for all facets of the Natural Resource Management.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORESTRY
Submitted by GIS Technician Forestry Referrals Jennifer Pooley 2018 PFR Season The PFR crew started their season the 2nd week in May with a Wilderness & Remote 1st Aid Training course. This covered Attendees working together to basic 1st aid and CPR, secure and warm a patient as well as learning ready to transport. how to tend to emergency situations in remote areas. Part of the course included training in an overnight emergency situation where lessons took place outdoors at night. The next week, the crews completed online safety courses required by Tolko Industries before starting work in the field. The field season for the crews was in full operation through to beginning of November, with a few sporadic field assessments completed into December. There were approximately 370 blocks assessed this year for roughly 10 different proponents throughout the season. The crews found archaeological and/or cultural heritage concerns within 27 of these blocks and recommended a second opinion. Some of these recommended blocks are yet to be reviewed in the 2019 season. However, the proponents opted to remove areas of potential from harvesting from most of the blocks that had concerns. One AIA was completed in July from recommendations in 2017. The results were negative, but it was a great opportunity
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the crew to further explore the role they have when completing PFR field work. Some
of the features recommended this year include, possible CMT’s (culturally modified trees), possible traditional trails and potential traditional overnight areas. Other historical features, were observed during field reviews.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORESTRY 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 standards. Forest Licence A86512 Cutting Permit 2, located at Grizzly Creek, was approved by the Ministry of Forests to be harvested. The permit has been marketed to Gilbert Smith. It will be reforested and managed by our Department. Forest Licence A89987 Cutting Permit 4 was approved by the Ministry of Forests to be harvested. The Permit has been marketed to Gilbert Smith. It will be reforested and managed by our Department. Forest Licence A89984 CP750/752 was approved by the Ministry of Forests to be harvested. The permit has been marketed to Interfor. It will be reforested and managed by our Department. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Fuel Management) This plan identifies wildfire threats that could impact reserves and surrounding areas of Adams 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.
Fuel Management crew taking their daily hike to the area being treated. Carrying, brush saws, pole pruners, chainsaws, winter and safety gear. View of where the crew worked, burning debris piles to eliminate wildfire threats.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORESTRY Silviculture Pile Burning: was completed by the Natural Resource Crews
Planting: Spring and Summer planting was completed by our regular contractor, Blue Collar Silviculture. Planted over ½ million trees. Brushing Crew: Brushed approximately 40 hectares. 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.
ALIB Crew member brushing.
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Silviculture surveys are used to measure reforestation (tree planting) success and predict inventory conditions of our forests.
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.
Projects our Arch Field Technicians assisted with
Kinbasket RAP (Tipi) Kicking Horse AIA (Stantec)
Chase West AIA (MOTI)
Heralds Bay (Antiquus)
Chase West Mitigation (MOTI)
Chase Hydro Pole Replacements (Hydro)
North Fork AIA (Yucwmenlucwu)
Illecillewaet AIA (Yucwmenlucwu)
Revelstoke Safety Boom (Hydro)
Shuswap Lake Provincial Park (Ursus)
Arrow Lakes RAP (Ursus)
Solsqua Road (Yucwmenlucwu)
Simpson Rd. Lee Creek (Hydro)
Cooper Creek (Ursus)
Bank Swallow Monitoring (MOTI)
Canadian Coast Guard NavAid (Tipi)
SA West Environ. Assessments (Skatsin)
Animal Track Survey (Skatsin)
Guardian Watch Arrow Lakes (Hydro)
Wells Gray Park (Woodplc)
Jade Mountain (LSLIB)
Shuswap Lake (Hydro)
Revelstoke Walter Hardman Dam (Tipi)
Pritchard Hydro Pole Replacements
Younger Pit (Terra)
Bruhn Bridge (Yucwmenlucwu)
Big Mouth Pit (Terra)
Whitfield Landing (Antiquus)
Arrow Lakes Debris Mngmt (Ursus)
Salmon Arm West
Rev 6 (Ursus)
Many others….
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FISHERIES Adams Lake Fisheries Communication and Management • •
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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 of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO); Coordinate annual Salmon Ceremony and 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.
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Catch numbers for 2018; 4,157 Sockeye, 96 Chinook and 7 other.
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For 2018 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.
ALIB Fishing Vessel setting nets.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FISHERIES 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.
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NR employees conduct Coho Stream assessments on the following creeks (tributaries): Sinmax, 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.
Sinmax Creek Restoration • Decades of poor land use management and activities have resulted in multiple highly eroded cut banks on Sinmax Crk. This stream continues to move vertically cutting a deeper channel over time. There is significant loss of riparian vegetation from combined effects of bank erosion and livestock browsing. Some areas of the riparian corridor are completely devoid of in-stream complexity and are lacking in cover for juvenile and adult salmonids (Coho, sockeye, kokanee) amongst other coarse fish species. •
ALIB is committed to taking a lead role in fisheries and land management projects within the traditional territory. This project included stabilization of the creek corridor through introduction of habitat recruitment structures such as rock/ log spurs, tree revetments and coarse woody material which will mimic the natural features within the stream in order to promote stability and fish values.
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Results included 260m of stream bank stabilized from further erosion, 700m of riparian corridor planted or staked, increase in-stream complexity creating rearing habitat for juvenile salmonids, increased amount of riparian vegetation and protection of limited existing trees.
Other Fisheries • Purchased pressure washer for improved disinfection and cleanliness of fish cleaning station.
Section before restoration
Section after restoration (aerial view)
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Purchased vacuum sealers for longer food storage.
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Purchase new freezer.
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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).
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 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 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Submitted by GIS Department - Avis Deneault Overview Projects 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 (pre-field work) 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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Digitizing of IR4 infrastructure; water, sanitary, drainage.
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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, Traditional Use Study (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 ALIB Greenhouse 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 this fall.
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We will have approximately 12,000 plants growing in the greenhouse by spring of 2020.
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ALIB Greenhouse
Field crews collected and will continue to collect seeds.
Goals for 2019-2020 •
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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Harvest WL315 CP1.
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Harvest A89984 CP5.
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Increase safety gear and modifications on fishing vessel.
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Pursue DFO on another 3-year contract for South Thompson Creel Survey.
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Engage with children, families and community regarding traditional fishing practices.
Other ongoing projects •
West Harbour Village Snowplowing Contract.
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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.
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PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING Public Works: Water/Sewer, Roadwork, Community Buildings, Housing Department DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Provide a standard level of service to the ALIB Community by developing and implementing a preventative maintenance plan for the existing buildings and infrastructure. Communicate and coordinate with the ALIB Departments to accomplish common goals. Inspect and source for funding to fix any necessary repairs required for heathy Community homes. Our water systems supply the community and individual band members with water, and we are continually looking for funding to provide clean drinkable water for all Band members. Investigate and rehabilitate the failed septic systems that have caused untreated sewage breakouts and backups into homes. Provide the best possible Emergency Services by improving the relationship, techniques, equipment and operations with other Departments. 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 Structural Fire Suppression, Installation and Maintenance of Solar Electric Systems, Rubber Tire/ heavy duty operator Course and Sanitary System Design/Installation and Maintenance course.
HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2018/2019 PUBLIC WORKS Training and new equipment provides the opportunity for our department complete jobs that were normally sourced out. Our Public Works Staff are amassing the tools, knowledge and experience to complete future jobs and projects at an economical cost for years to come. Public Works Staff are consistently working on Band rental units, building exterior repairs, replacement 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. HOUSING Mold in homes caused from poor roof ventilation, roof leaks, plumbing leaks, or improper drainage has been the housing departments top priority. The Housing department secured funding for one Emergency Repair Program, 16 Mold and 10 regular home renovations at no cost to the home owner or the Band. Health and Safety are priority as Band and Maintenance Program completed furnace ducts cleaning and chimney sweeping this year.
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PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING & CAPITAL Water/Sewer, ALIB Fire Department, ALIB Security, Adams Lake Recreation & Conference
WATER We have been vigilant on sourcing funding which helped us remove five water systems Off of Boil water. We have now a water laboratory in the maintenance building that quickly indicates if a water sample is bad. The IR4 community water system old well has been reconditioned to provide good backup water supply in the event of a pump failure, with new pump controls, new chlorine pumps, alarm system, reservoir cleaning, Ultra Violet Treatment and Micron Filtration. The Arnouse water system had been on boil water for over 14 years and is now off boil water due to a new well pump, sand filtration, Ultra Violet treatment, new pressure tanks & controls for the system. SANITARY The Adams Lake community has over 65 septic disposal systems. These systems have been failing at an alarming rate, our staff has taken on the initiative to assess, correct and rehabilitate old and recent septic systems that have been failing. We have started a maintenance program to inspect and monitor rehabilitated system to prevent future issues. ALIB 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. ALIB SECURITY Security has a new vehicle for IR 6 as the 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 disturbances. GYM The IR 4 gym needed some TLC and the staff have stepped up to the task of cleaning, fixing broken equipment, organizing, lights, wall switches, heating, and making improvements to the overall image. The Gym has been opening for youth in the evenings to play sports and keep them active during the winter months.
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Goals for 2019/2020 • Update current policies; • Resurface gym flooring and provide new cleaning equipment; • Equip Security department with adequate attire and training; Repair, replace broken un-maintained equipment and work more efficiently; Continue to secure funding for Mold and Housing renovations; Work on funding to upgrade and extend community water and sewer systems.
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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT Highlights and Accomplishment of Projects 2018-2019 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.
The Adams Lake Indian Band holds Aboriginal rights and unextinguished title to our territory. There are a number of active and future major projects related to lands and resources that are located within Adams Lake territory. 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. The 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 studies where that 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.
HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PROCESSES 2018-2019: Process 2018-2019 Columbia River Treaty
Description Involvement decreased significantly as SNTC led and coordinated the process for the last year. Reconciliation Framework Agree- Was the old G2G agreement with the previous Liberal Government that ment did not work out to anyone’s satisfaction. It expired on April11 of 2018. Work continue on a completely different style of agreement. Shuswap Watershed Council BC Hydro Protocol
A Government table that works on issues common to the Shuswap Lake Watershed. An 11 band Agreement signed with BC Hydro. Terms of Reference have been completed and some progress is being made in the areas of procurement, archeology
Corridor Wide Agreement
An amended and Restated Corridor Wide Agreement was renegotiated completed. It provides for a process to deal with he Provinces plans to 4 lane the Trans-Canada between Kamloops and the Alberta Border.
Parks Canada
A process was initiated with Parks Canada to discuss 4 Laning of the Trans Canada and other issues like the Renewal of Parks Management Plans.
Qwelminte-G2G
Replace the Secwépemc RFA. Is an agreement that Provides funding to implement a larger agreement along the lines of what the Tsilhqot’in have achieved after their court case.
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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT Highlights and Accomplishment of Projects 2018-2019 Projects 2018-2019
Description
Salmon Arm West
CWA Agreement Project. Led by Neskonlith. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities CWA Agreement Project- led by ALIB. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities CWA Agreement Project – Led by Splatsin. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities A consultation Agreement that allowed for the funding of a North Thompson Cumulative Effects study on the proposed pipeline.
Chase Creek West Bruhn Bridge
Trans Mountain Canada IR# 7 Ruddock Creek
Yellowhead Mining Inc. Adams Lake Erosion Study
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 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 Process but has been suspended Its EA extension is under review and has been opposed by ALIB
Was bought by Taseko Mine in February and are in the initial stages of developing the opposition position. Part of the Land Use planning Goal for Adams Lake. This project builds upon the previous modelling done for that area.
Salmon Indicator
A first of its kind and will help us understand and measure the differences cumulative effects on Sockeye Salmon.
Chief Atahm School
Worked on using our Rights to the trees to help provide the wood resources for the new Chief Atahm Building. Was shut down due to safety issues. Will look at finding a new site in the future. Proposal is to build the 6th and final turbine for Revelstoke Dam. The estimated capital cost is $420,000,000. Project is estimated for completion in 2027. There are 6 Secwepemc Bands being consulted. The Pespesellkwe and Simpcw. The Cultural Heritage Assessment is currently underway for this project. The project has also been suspended by BC Hydro in the Environmental Assessment Process.
Brennan Creek Site Revelstoke 6
Quartz Creek, Jumping Various Projects being led by the Shuswap Indian Band. Currently have a Creek, cultural heritage assessment underway. Illecillewaet River CWA Agreement Project – Led by Splatsin. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities Donald CWA Agreement Project- Led y Shuswap Indian Band. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities
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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT
Staff in Title and Rights Department Dave Nordquist, Title and Rights Coordinator. Deanne Anthony, Title and Rights Assistant. GOALS for 2019/2020: 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 most effectively add lands 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:
BC Hydro Protocol
Qwelminte G2G
Monthly Community Meetings
CWA Develop/Initiate/Expand a Guardian Program talks with Parks Canada
ALCES- and Land Use Planning- ongoing Support Governance Meetings
Finish Cultural Heritage Assessments
Keep informed on Columbia River Treaty
Deal with ongoing Referrals Deal with Forestry Companies Deal with Sun Peaks Resort Deal with Trans Mountain Canada
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LANDS & TAXATION DEPARTMENT Lands Dept. Mission Statement: To develop a Land Use Plan that will ensure the development, administration and preservation of the ALIB lands (7 reserves). The Land Use Plan will focus on networking, expansion, strengthening and information sharing consistently ensuring that the use and preservation of lands meets the needs of the ALIB Membership.
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 use reserve lands. HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2018-2019: 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. Looking at the land Designations that need to be added or removed of reserve lands.
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.
Trevor Andrew with getting Salmon Arm water to Sandy Point lease holders to lift the boil water advisory, also working with Trevor Andrew with the Indian Point reservoir. Indian Point reservoir is located on Hustalen IR#1, the reservoir was repaired, cleaned, and inspected thus lifting a 20-year boil water and do not consume advisory. Also working with Trevor Andrew and Ron Hein with septic inspection for the lands lease lots we started with IR#5 the eight lease lots, out of the eight lots only one has passed inspection. Staff: Wesley Oscar is the newest addition to the Lands Department, Wesley started June 1, 2018, Wesley has been very successful with in his position adapting to the fast pace of the department and has excellent time management, managing project, extremely organized, absorbing information and a team player. In the Taxation Department we have Karla Turner, she is on call staff, Karla is attending TRU for Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Human Resources and works as much as she can. Karla has been scanning, archiving and organizing the office and doing what ever is needed work with me within the Tax Department, Karla has exceptional organization skill and time management she keep’s everything in order and on time. New for 2019-2020. As of April 1, 2019, Membership has moved under Lands Department welcome Eva Saul, excited to have join our team. Also for the lands department the direct supervisor is Vaughn Sunday and for Taxation the direct supervisor is John Adebanjo.
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Avalanche Lilies, Chase Meadows
Staff Directory Administration Department (6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Vaughn Sunday, Executive Director vsunday@alib.ca Chief & Council (6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Dorry William, Executive Assistant for C&C dorryw@alib.ca Finance Department (6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) John Adebanjo, Chief Financial Officer JAdebanjo@alib.ca Education Department (6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Rob Matthew, Director of Education rmatthew@alib.ca Health & Wellness Department (6424 Village Rd, Chase, BC) Shirley Anderson, Director of Health & Wellness sanderson@alib.ca Natural Resources Department (6443 Hillcrest, Rd, Chase, BC) Steve Murphy, Director of Natural Resources smurphy@alib.ca Public Works & Housing Department (6451 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Jerry Andrew, Director of Public Works, Housing jandrew@alib.ca Title & Rights Department (6443 Hillcrest, Rd, Chase, BC)
Dave Nordquist, Director of Title & Rights dnordquist@alib.ca Lands & Taxation Department (6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Rena Gregoire, Tax Administrator, Lands Manager rgregoire@alib.ca Sahhaltkum Daycare (6349 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Marnie Baxter/Vicki Sampolio, Daycare Managers mbaxter@alib.ca Chief Atahm School (6371 Chief Jules Dr, Chase, BC) Rob Matthew, Principal rmatthew@alib.ca Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre (6349 Chief Jules Dr, Chase, BC)
Christine Eustache, alrcc@alib.ca Communications Department (6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Karen Everard, Manager keverard@alib.ca IT Department (6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC) Art Michel, Manager amichel@alib.ca Switsemalph IR #6 (2516 Pierre’s Pt Rd NW, Salmon Arm, BC) Annie Williams, Reception awilliams@alib.ca Adams Lake Indian Band Annual Report 2018 - 2019
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ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND 2019 Statement of Financial Activities—Un-Audited* * subject to changes after auditor’s performance procedures are completed. Year Ended March 31, 2019 NOTICE Audited Financial Statements will be available in July, 2019. They will presented at a future General Band Meeting and also will be uploaded to our website: www.adamslakeband.org
Location will be: Departments/ Administration/ Finance/ Reports.
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2018/2019 SNAP SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHS
Photo by Racelle Kooy
Photo submitted by Daidri Marr
Secwepemc Spring Gathering, April, 2018 Invermere, BC. Water Ceremony Participants
Elder’s Group Fundraising Raffle Winner, April, 2018 Linda Anthony, winner of 65 inch LED smart tv.
Photo submitted by Daidri Marr
Canada 150, Rock Cairn and Secwepemc Flag dedication at Chase Museum, May, 2018.
Photo by Karen Everard
Elders Haircuts & Nail Art Day
Smokey sky. Little Shuswap Lake,
June, 2018.
August, 2018.
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2018/2019 SNAP SHOTS Photographs
Photo by Denise Michel
Salmon Ceremony, September, 2018
Photo by Karen Everard
Orange Shirt Day, September, 2018
Photo by Daidri Marr
Fluent Secwepemc speakers blanket ceremony at Secwepemc Winter Gathering, Kamloops, BC, December, 2018
Photo by Denise Michel
Pink Shirt Day, February, 2019 Photo by Denise Michel Photo submitted by Bernice August
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Honouring Women’s Day, March, 2019, hair braiding.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Adams Lake Indian Band 2018 - 2019 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 Š 2019 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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