CstĂŠlnec Newsletter September, 2019
Photos by Denise Michel and Karen Everard, ALIB Communications Department
Adams Lake Indian Band Salmon Ceremony and BBQ By Karen Everard, Communications
The Adams Lake Indian Band honoured the first catch* of the year with a Salmon Ceremony on September 19 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the IR #4 Fish Station. The ceremony included a prayer, welcome speech and words from Elders Mike Arnouse and Lawrence Michel. The Chief Atahm School children and teachers sang the Secwepemc Salmon song as the crowd moved their way down to the lake side at the tip of the island. A prayer giving thanks to the salmon for their role that salmon and water play in the health and culture, as the carcass was returned to the water. Participants then enjoyed a wonderful feast of BBQ salmon, rice, salads, salmon chowder soup and cake for dessert. Thanks was given to the boat crew and the volunteers for their hard work at the fish station this season with gutting, cleaning and wrapping fish for portions going to the community freezers and shared with the volunteers. (*fish was netted in mid August and stored until ceremony).
Inside this issue: Adams Lake Indian Band Offices will be closed on Mon. October 14, 2019 For Thanksgiving Re-Open on Tues. Oct. 15 8:00am to 4:30pm
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Salute to ALB Fire Department
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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Quarterly Update Report May to Aug. 2019 Weytkp, Shelley Witzky re skwes. Secwepemc ka. Tkwamipla7 te Cstélnec. Hello, my name is Shelley Witzky, daughter of Cecilia George (nee Sampson) of Sahhaltkum and Hub George of Osoyoos Indian Band, granddaughter of Henry and Ann Sampson of Sahhaltkum. I am Secwepemc and a Tk’wemi’ple (Councillor) of Adams Lake Band. Here is a quarterly update. Please contact me if you have any questions: Switzky@alib.ca 250-679-8841, ext. 2217 or by cell 250-819-0872. May 2019 ALIB Council Council had the opportunity to review the 5-year Capital Plan with our Executive Director and Public Works and Housing Department Manager. It includes the following: • Chief Atahm High School & Language Centre (completed August 2019) • Health and Multi-Purpose Building • Water Treatment & Water Line Extension (completed to Arnouse system Sept. 2019) • Subdivision & Housing • Administration Building • IR6 Community Sewer System Our Executive Staff are working hard to ensure the portion that the Band funds is minimal and does not cause a financial hardship to the Band. Indigenous Women’s Summit The National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA) hosted the 1st Annual Women’s Summit in May, attended by approximately 200 Indigenous women and men. The Summit featured some of the most successful and influential Indigenous women across Canada who have created and accomplished their goals and showcased real life stories of hardships, planning, action, set-backs, and victories. The Panel discussion included: • Indigenous Economy and Innovative Strategies to Succeed • Community Leadership • Entrepreneurship and Corporate Canada • Entrepreneurial Success • Trusts, Investment and Finance This Summit was extremely motivational, uplifting and a good reminder of how communities should be supporting our own Indigenous entrepreneurs. Lateral violence (toxic gossip and maltreatment) was a Cstèlnec Newsletter
recurring topic in each of the Panels discussions and solutions were presented. I took six pages of notes, but here are some highlights: • When someone tells you that you cannot do it, use that as fuel, it’s gasoline on your fire, not water. Don’t let people put your inner fire out. • There are barriers everywhere but see them as an obstacle course. They will always be there, see how to go over, around or through them. Dream it, design it, do it. • Find your own way of giving back, lean on your gifts from the creator. • Try again tomorrow, just keep moving, even if it’s just a little bit. • When buying gifts for speakers, buy from local Indigenous artisans, do as much as you can to help them stay in business. • Be brave to say we can and will be healthy. Lateral violence must end. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) – Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Meeting Elected Officials and Elders met with TRU Executive staff to discuss ways TRU can support Secwepemc and Indigenous people be successful in their studies. I discussed having more programs in the communities because students are surrounded with their family and community support systems and are more successful in completing their training programs that way. The recent Professional Cook Level 1 program put on by Okanagan College is a good example of Secwepemc students completing a challenging training program because they were surrounded by family and friends. Trail Building Workshop The Shuswap Trail Alliance hosted a 3-day trail building workshop, with a half day of theory at the ALIB Old Hall with supper donated by Safety Mart. 14 people attended, four of which were Adams Lake Band and community members. Following that, we spent three days building the Rocky Road trail which is located up Scatchard Mountain across town above the Chase Cemetery. I and a youth from Adams Lake Band helped build the trail, which is now finished, except for the signage. June 2019 Earth Day Event On June 5, 2019, the rescheduled Earth Day Event occurred. 24 people attended, of which 17 were ALIB Band/Community Members. The purpose of this info session was to learn how we as Secwepemc can continue our Yucwiminmen (caretaker role of the land) in a modern world, to lighten our footprint on the earth. Continued on next page
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Tk̓wemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Quarterly Update Report continued ALIB Education Ceremony On June 17, 2019, I was Master of Ceremonies for our ALIB Grad Celebration where we recognized recent graduates from a variety of schools and programs. Congratulations to all our students. Keep up the hard work, it will bring you far in life. Congratulations to ALIB Education Department, it was a smooth-running event and well attended. July 2019 Wrapping Our Ways Around Them Hosted by the ALIB Health Centre, this workshop provided good information and updates on the foster care system and new policies. Meet & Greet with the City of Revelstoke A few Council met with the Mayor and Council of the City of Revelstoke, who recognize they are within the traditional territory of the Secwepemc and want to build a relationship with us. They also supported our application for the Mica Hunting Cabin with a Letter of Support.
the Mica Hunting Cabin. It was great seeing a part of our traditional territory that we’ve been removed from for over 100 years north of Revelstoke. The cabin will provide a good home base for hunters and for cultural camps, meetings, and seasonal gatherings. August 2019 Chief Atahm School (CAS) Grand Opening Local, Regional, Provincial and Federal elected officials attended this wonderful event opening our Grade 10 expansion and Language Centre at CAS. Great hard work and congratulations to all the staff for making this happen from concept to completion.
On-Going Meetings and Working Groups: • Regular ALIB Council Meetings • Qwelminte G2G • The Shuswap Trail Alliance Working Group Meetings • Secwepemc Lakes Tourism Steering Group Meetings • Secwepemc Landmarks Project Meetings • ALIB Governance Sessions with Council • Tsutswecw Kekuli Planning Meeting.
Scouting Locations for the Mica Hunting Cabin In late July, myself, Councillor Brandy Jules, Band Member Rhonda Jules, and Councillor Brad Arnouse of Neskonlith scouted several potential locations for
Councillor Shelley Witzky, ALIB Band Member Rhonda Jules (who was on Vacation Days), and Councillor Brandy Jules. Downie Creek, flows into Lake Revelstoke.
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Attention: Community Members located on urban IR #4 Chase and IR #6 Salmon Arm If you prefer NOT TO receive a paper copy of door to door of Communications from Band Office you may choose to have them emailed to you. Get news, events emailed to you. Electronic communications reduces cost of paper, postage, and paper waste. Instantaneous, cost effective. Call ALIB Communication Dept. Karen or Denise at (250)679-8841 or Toll Free at 1-877-679-8841 Cstèlnec Newsletter
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Photo by Annie Williams Receptionist, Nex7yelst/Pierre Moyese
Photos by Okanagan College Public Affairs
Okanagan College Salmon Arm campus flies Secwepemcúl̓ecw flag permanently On Monday, September 23, 2019 members and elders of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Splatsin Indian Band, Neskonlith Indian Band, Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, Adams Lake Indian Band, Okanagan College representatives, students and staff gathered for a flag raising ceremony recognizing that the Salomon Arm campus is located within the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc people. This is the third ceremony recognizing Indigenous peoples in whose land the College resides. Flags are flown at the Kelowna and Vernon campuses with Okanagan Nation Alliance flag.
“Our first Pendleton Sale was a success!! Thank you everyone that assisted with our fundraiser, we were able to purchase our dad’s monument for his memorial. We are still in need to fundraise for other Memorial expenses, so here we go round two of our dad’s Richard Manuel Memorial fundraiser. Thank you everyone, Jacqueline, Angus & Raven-Rain Manuel”
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Submitted by Greg Witzky
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SEPTEMBER 30 ORANGE SHIRT DAY Every Child Matters
Wear Orange in honour for the Children who survived the Indian Residential Schools and In Memory of Those who did not.
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Bears Active It’s normal for bears to wander through our communities. Their constant search for new food sources may draw them into urban areas and into your yards. Let’s be ‘bear smart’ and take personal responsibility to follow some guidelines to ensure any encounters with bears are positive and free from conflict.
Dispose of household garbage properly or store indoors until morning of garbage pick up.
Make lots of noise and make your presence known to let the bear know it is in human territory. Ensure the bear has a safe avenue of escape/exit.
Do not crowd the bear, give it plenty of space. Warn others to be respectful and bring small children and pets in the house.
Keep accessible doors and windows closed and locked. Food smells can lure hungry bears inside your home.
Remove fruit from trees and berry bushes as it ripens. Do not let fruit rot on the ground.
If a bear appears to be threatening human safety, pets or destroying property call the Police or the Conservation Officer Services 1-877-952-7277. Cstèlnec Newsletter
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Across 1. Socrates' student 6. Harbor 10. Angelic instrument 14. Sci-fi weapon 15. Mimicker 16. Toledo's lake 17. Modify 18. Sub shop 19. Wander 20. Tidy up 22. About-face 24. Bucharest's country 26. Raised railroads 27. Ethiopia's neighbor 31. Road material 32. Evaluation 34. Ten cents 38. Richard ____ of "Pretty Woman" 39. Proclamation 42. Tibet's continent 43. Invites 44. Most transparent 46. Lawn starter 49. Sickness 50. Fire remains 53. Church spire 55. Of one's bones 57. Plot 62. Grain tower 63. Rocker ____ Clapton 65. Photocopier liquid 66. Congers 67. Ms. Hayworth 68. More antiquated 69. Jogging gait 70. Trickle 71. Takes it easy
Down 1. Plot 2. Feeble, as an excuse 3. Adrift 4. Camp shelter 5. Neat 6. Lily ____ 7. Puccini work 8. Give in 9. Insignificant matters 10. Frau's spouse 11. Got up 12. Opponent 13. Rinds 21. Din
23. Corn spike 25. Hotel employee 27. Norse tale 28. Change for a five 29. Grade 30. Pub offerings 33. Family mem. 34. Mend socks 35. Words of comprehension (2 wds.) 36. Young lady 37. Chows down 40. Potato ____ 41. Narrates 45. Voter 46. Compass reading (abbr.)
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Aquatic mammals Sweetie Plus Aspen visitor Hi Upper class Missing Pit Finishes Run into Is mistaken Bottle top
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Q - How much money does a skunk have?
A - One scent. Q - What key has legs and can’t open doors? A - A turkey. Q - Have you played the updated kids’ game? A - I spy with My Little Eye...Phone. Q - Which U.S. state is famous for its extra-small soft drinks? A - Mini-soda. Q - Why does a pilgrim’s pants always fall down? A - Because they wear their belt buckle on their hat. Cstèlnec Newsletter
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Tips
Get rid of that nasty smelling garbage bin by placing a couple of lemon peels in the bin.
Soak barbeque grills in the solution of baking soda and hot water. Let it sit there for a couple of minutes and take out and rinse.
Make your own homemade window cleaner. Add water, vinegar, and bit of alcohol in spray bottle and spray it on your windows. Use a wiping cloth and get rid of that dirt and grime.
Wipe away microwave smells. Get the largest microwave bowl in your kitchen. Fill the bowl with one cup of water and a few drops of vanilla and lemon extract. Put the bowl in the microwave and allow it to heat until boiling. Then let it cool and wipe down the inside.
Shine that silver with toothpaste. Cover the silver with a bit of toothpaste and let it sit. Now use a clean soft cloth to wipe it off and rinse. Your silver becomes as shiny as new.
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We invite stories, recipes, photos, articles and any other information that would be of interest to our communities and membership. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. Contact the Cstèlnec Newsletter Team: Karen Everard, Communications Dept. Denise Michel, Information Communications Technology Support Mail: PO Box 588 Office: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Phone (250)679-8841 Email: keverard@alib.ca Web:www.adamslakeband.org Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Closed lunch hour, weekends & holidays. Cstèlnec Newsletter
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Keep in Touch Dear ALIB Members: We are continually updating our communications data base to engage members through more effective communications. We ask that you let us know your most current contact information. Your contact information will be kept confidential in the Membership and Communications offices. We respect that some of you prefer traditional methods of reading, while others have gone paperless or prefer digital reading. Please update us on how you prefer to receive ALIB Communications by: email, Canada Post, ALIB website. Please provide the information at the ALIB Office, email keverard@alib.ca, calling (250)679-8841 or Toll Free 1-877-679-8841. Or use Update Contact Info Form found on ALIB website: www.adamslakeband.org Kukstsemc (thank you).
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My Mother-in-Law’s Plum Bread Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pitted, chopped plums
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper. 2. Sprinkle chopped plums with 1 tablespoon of flour in a bowl, and toss to coat. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the margarine, white sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. In another bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cup of flour with salt and baking soda. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with yogurt until the mixture forms a smooth batter. Lightly stir in the flour-coated plums, and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with brown sugar. 3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool in the pan 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan for slicing.
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Salute to Adams Lake Indian Band Volunteer Fire Department Crew
L to R: Shawn McCarthy, Luke McClendon, Brian Lauzon, Cory Sampson, Rob Greenaway, Blair Wakeman, Sheri Lysons, John Leonard, Duane Manuel. Missing from photo Chief Tony Dennis, Jarvis Saul, Alison Lauzon, Samantha Sampson and Alex Greenaway.
Fire Prevention Week - October 6th to 12th, 2019 Every home should have an annual discussion on their Home Safety Plan in the event of a fire. Also take time to personally thank a firefighter for their dedication, sacrifice of time and energy. They go above and beyond to keep our community safe.
Kukstsemc (thank you) to all the firemen and firewomen with the Adams Lake Indian Band Volunteer Fire Department who given so much of themselves to protect and watch over our communities. On behalf of the Adams Lake Indian Band Chief, Council and Staff.
Learn Secwepemctsin Words Chief Atahm School (CAS) has archived and teach our language using First Voices web based tools and services . On this website you can engage and learn Secwepemctsin words, phrases, songs, stories, the alphabet. Go to: www.firstvoices.ca 1) Click on Choose a Language. 2)Scroll down to near bottom and Choose Secwepemctsin (Eastern Dialect). This brings you to CAS Community Portal . 3) Click on Learn Our Language. At the bottom of the photograph you can pick: Words, Phrases, Songs, Stories, Alphabet. 4) You can also hear audio on how to say the word and the pronunciation. Secwepemctsin (Eastern Dialect)
English
scecp̓el̓st
tail feather
secwen̓we
morning
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Shuswap Stories by James Teit. Each month the Cstèlnec Newsletter will reprint a story to share.
Shuswap Stories James Teit
James Alexander Teit (1864 - 1922) Born in Scotland, Teit immigrated to Spences Bridge, BC in 1884. In 1904 he visited Secwepemc communities at Splatsin, Shuswap Lake, Kamloops and Savona (Skeetchestn). There are a series of books, many articles and his fieldnotes on his recordings. Teit viewed Native peoples as his contemporaries friends, relatives and neighbours who lived a lifestyle similar to his own.
Did you know . . . . . . Some fun facts about Colour Did you know a lobsters blood is colourless but when exposed to oxygen it turns blue. Did you know grasshoppers have white blood. Did you know nettes.
mosquitoes prefer children to adults and blondes to bru-
Did you know night vision goggles use green phosphor because the human eye can see more shades of green than any other colour. Did you know dark roasted coffee beans contain less caffeine than medium roasted ones (the longer a coffee is roasted the more caffeine is burns off). Did you know squid choose and hold particular skin colours to help camouflage themselves remains unknown and is particularly interesting because they are completely colour blind. Did you know green and red peppers are not distinct varieties. Rather, green peppers are simply immature versions of red peppers.
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When in doubt Dance it out.
Find the 6 differences
Monday, October 14, 2019
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Sing. Sing who?
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Says. Says who?
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Amish. Amish who?
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Hatch. Hatch who?
Whooo-ooo-ooo!
Awe, I miss you too.
Says me, that’s who.
Bless you.
“My memory is gone Mildred, so I changed my password to “Incorrect.” That way when I log in with the wrong password, the computer will tell me… “Your password is incorrect.” Cstèlnec Newsletter
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Can you say this tongue twister three times in a row fast? Greedy gobblers grabbed the gravy. Page 22
Adapted from the children's songs, “Kukstéc Kuc Sqleltn” and “R Sqleltn7úw̓i” in the songbook ,Set.setsines r Secwepemc t̓e Stsmélt .Copyright 1999 Secwepemc Cultural Education Society. Copies available at Chief Atahm School
The Salmon Life Cycle
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Upcoming Meetings/Events Sweat Lodge Ceremony Sun. Sept 29 starts at 10:00 am at Gleneden, Salmon Arm, BC. Women's and Men's Sweats to run at the same time. Women’s sweat at Howie’s lodge, Men’s sweat at Derek Williams’s lodge. All welcome. Feast afterwards. Bring a donation for the cook if you can. FMI contact Howard Shields (250)253-9900. Community Housing Information Session Mon. Sept. 30 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre, Chase, BC. Lunch served at 12 noon. Come hear from Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank of Canada, Market Housing, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Indigenous Services Canada, BC Housing, ALIB Capital Plan Update and others. FMI contact Christine (250)679-2228.
Read and Review Draft Chief & Council Terms of Reference Chase, BC Thurs. Oct. from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre, Chase, BC. 5:00 pm light dinner. Please bring your recommendations. Secwepemc Traditional Hunting Camp, Revelstoke, BC Thurs. Oct. 3 to Sun. Oct. 6th near Revelstoke, BC. On site dry camp, trailer space, food supplied for community kitchen. Butchering, canning, drying, salting, medicine pouch making, story telling. Be prepared for camping in all weather conditions. Site map will be provided upon registration. FMI contact Tamara at 1-778471-8200. Read and Review Draft Chief & Council Terms of Reference Salmon Arm, BC Fri. Oct. 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Sxwetsmellp Community Centre (blue building), Salmon Arm, BC. 5:00 pm light dinner. Please bring your recommendations. Community Needs & Training Survey Secwepemc Lakes Training & Employment Initiative Project is collecting info to identify what resources and support is needed to provide for their communities. ALIB has included additional questions related specific to ALIB. For ages 15+, estimate 15 minutes to complete. By adding your name to the survey will enter you in a draw for cash cards. Complete the on-line survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NeedsandTraining or link can be found on ALIB website upper left hand corner. Band Office Closed for Thanksgiving Long Weekend Mon. Oct. 14 our band offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Day. Re-opening on Tues. Oct. 15 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Learn to Manage Stress Program Mon. Oct. 21 at ALIB Health Centre, 6424 Village Road, Chase, BC. Mind Medicine groups for ages 18 to 30. Everyone experiences worries and stress. Program will help young people develop coping strategies and build social connections. No cost to participate. FMI contact Jolene (250)253-1773. Indigenous Tourism Meet & Greet Salmon Arm, BC Wed. Oct. 23 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Pierre’s Point Log Building, Salmon Arm, BC. FMI or if you would like to set up a table contact Donna at (250)550-6152. Indigenous Tourism Meet & Greet Chase, BC Thurs. Nov. 21 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre, Chase, BC. FMI or if you would like to set up a table contact Donna at (250)550-6152.
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