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Nuxalk community rallies in support of national ‘Idle No More’ movement CAITLIN THOMPSON On December 20, the Nuxalk and Ulkatcho communities united in the latest wave of the ‘Idle No More’ movement that is sweeping across our country. It has seen drumming flash mobs dominate shopping centres, rallies disrupt public spaces, and freeways paralyzed by determined marchers. In just a few weeks, a small campaign launched against the Conservative govern-

ment’s omnibus budget bill by four First Nation’s women in Saskatchewan has expanded to include First Nations across the country. Harper’s omnibus Bill C-45, passed into law last December, is a massive 400-page bill that changes some 60 pieces of legislation. It has been heavily criticized for the sweeping changes it will bring to areas such as environmental protection, the Fisheries Act, the Indian Act, and Navigable Waters

Protection Act. Proposed amendments brought forth by the Official Opposition and First Nations Chiefs were ignored, and the bill was fast-tracked through parliament. The multitude of issues that have ignited the Idle No More movement have been simmering for decades, but Bill C-45 is turning out to be the tipping point for protesters, who claim it eliminates treaty and aboriginal rights set out in the

Constitution. Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who has been on a hunger strike near Parliament Hill since December 11, has received international attention. She is demanding a face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss aboriginal issues, which so far has not been granted. Chief Spence has publicly stated many times that she is willing to die for her people. National Chief of the

Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo says that the relationship between First Nations and the government is reaching a “moment of reckoning.” Atleo said that the ongoing hunger strike by Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence and the growing Idle No More movement are signs of the frustration and anger over treaty rights and the poor conditions on reserves. The Minister of Aboriginal SEE STRIKE ON PAGE 3

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Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence on hunger strike since December 11 Continued

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Affairs John Duncan has dismissed the escalating protest movement, saying, “that’s social media, so we’ll just have to see where that goes.” He told international media that relations with First Nations are “very good.” Duncan has, however, expressed concern for the health of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence. In a Christmas Day letter released to the media, Duncan urged Spence to end her hunger strike and said his office has made attempts to set up a meeting with her, but received no response. Former Prime

Minister Paul Martin, who has made improving aboriginal education his main focus since leaving public office, recently made some scathing comments about the Harper government’s approach to dealing with First Nation’s issues. Martin said Canada is ‘starving its First Nations of the funding they need for proper health care and education and, even today, is fixated on assimilating aboriginals into a culture that is not theirs.’ Martin stated that Canadians must understand why such a rich nation has allowed this to occur. “We have never

admitted to ourselves that we were, and still are, a colonial power,” he said. Martin’s conviction has been echoed many times before among First Nations leaders and activists. “Canada has not committed itself to addressing the colonial relationship it still has with indigenous peoples,” wrote Metis blogger Chelsea Vowel last November. “I think it’s fair to say that most Canadians believe that kind of relationship no longer exists. We are trying to tell you that you are wrong.” Locally, Nuxalk are hoping the movement will be the final catalyst for a radical

transformation of their community. The ‘Nuxalk Resurgence Movement’ recognizes the existing colonial relationship and its resulting injustices, but it differs in its approach to the continuing impasse. The Resurgence sees the solution arising from the engagement of ‘self determination,’ through the revival of Nuxalk diet, way of life and government system. In a notice issued at the December 20 gathering, the Nuxalk Resurgence Movement stated that, “It is time to admit that colonizing governments will not fund our decolonization, our healing and

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Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence sits between supporters in a teepee on Victoria Island in Ottawa during her hunger strike our re-awakening. We must take this upon ourselves.” For the Nuxalk community, the pushback against Bill C-45 does not dig deep enough get to the heart of the issue.

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herring for sovereign indigenous Nations,” said former Chief Councilor Spencer Siwallace. “If we focus on the Queen’s laws, we forget our own.”

Bill C-45 has proved to be the tipping point for many First Nations across Canada Hereditary Chief Noel Pootlas opens the rally

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Financial struggles mean Art House may have to close Submitted by Ray McIlwain Treasurer, BCV Arts Council Since 2001 the Bella Coola Valley Arts Council has operated the ‘Art House’. Thanks to School district 49, one of the old teacherages on the Hagensborg school site has been loaned rent free to the Arts Council for the purpose of promoting the arts. Over the last decade this has allowed for an art gallery, a place to meet and hold events including workshops, music nights, literary nights etc. For those involved, there has been a great deal of emotional investment in the concept of a physical centre for the arts in Bella Coola. In spite of being loaned rent free, it continues to be expensive to operate the Art House. There are insurance costs of over $1200 a year, and heating oil and

hydro can cost another $3500 a year. In the initial years of operation there was some funding available from the Lottery Corporation and various grants. Even so funding remained an issue. Attempts to operate a coffee shop/tea room were financially unsuccessful, and it required a lot of volunteer time. In 2009, with the loss of funding from the Lottery Corporation, a review of the Art House operation was carried out and recommendations made to close down the operation of the facility. There was great reluctance to do this, because of the activities it allowed and the investments, emotional and physical that had already been made. One way or another, the decision to close down the operation has been postponed to the present. Today, with reduced grant options, some roof repairs impending, and ongo-

ing operation costs, we find ourselves without the financial resources to continue operating the Art House. The amount of fund raising required to continue would be a huge drain on our volunteer time and energy, and would detract from other organizations in the Valley that are also faced with fund raising in order to maintain their facilities. Finally, we have to ask ourselves, where and how we want to expend our resources and energy in order to promote the arts in the Bella Coola Valley. There are plenty of other physical venues available in the Valley to put on events. This would be a much cheaper option and would help in the maintenance of those facilities. While the decision to close down the Art House has not been formally made, this proposal will be made at the next

arts council meeting. Meanwhile we hope to canvass the opinions/thoughts of the many people in the Valley who have been involved with the arts council over the years.

Bella Coola Book Club Book Review – The Book Thief Caitlin Thompson What a change from the last novel! On a cold November night, Book Club members gathered to mull over their latest choice, The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. The Book Thief cannot be described as a ‘feel good’ novel. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. It’s nar-

rated from the point of view of Death, and this takes some getting used to. At first, the reader might be taken aback with this odd choice, but as the story progresses, you get used to the idea and actually come to appreciate this unusual point of view. The story is set in WWII Germany and follows the sad tale of Liesel Meminger,

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Liesel, in this era of Nazi Germany her mother is being targeted for her Communist leanings, so she is forced to give up Liesel into foster care in order to avoid persecution. Liesel is adopted by an older German couple that turn out to be quite the characters. Her newfound mother, Rosa, is a crusty, grudge-bearing, sour woman who is constantly berating everyone in the household. Her father, Hans, is a gentle soul who bonds with Liesel easily and, through much struggle and dedication, teaches Liesel to read in the dead of the night. Book Club members overwhelmingly liked the book, especially once they grew accustomed to the unique perspectives and language Zusak uses throughout the story. As one member explained it, “even if his words didn’t make any sense, he describes things in such a beautiful way, you end up with a very clear mental picture of what is going on in the story.” The story doesn’t particularly focus on

the war or the reasons behind it, but the persecution of the Jews is constantly in the background and becomes front and centre once Hans fulfills a promise to an old friend and shelters a German Jew, Max Vandenburg, in the family basement. Max’s arrival signals a shift in the family and Liesel, as they grow to love the young man as part of their family and become personally attached to the treatment of Jews by the Nazis. The story is also filled with wonderful characters such as Liesel’s childhood friend Rudy Steiner, and they made more alive by Zusak’s skillful descriptions and his clever use of Death as the central ‘being.’ The story easily transports the reader smack dab into the middle of small-town Nazi Germany during the war. The reader is transfixed by the dayto-day feats of survival during this desperate time, watching closely as Liesel grows bolder in her quest to steal more books in a time when simply having

enough to eat was a constant concern. The book is certainly unorthodox in more ways than one, and although it can be described as ‘melancholy,’ the reader becomes entranced with the cast of characters, no matter how small their role. Zusak, a young novelist with a number of publications behind him, based the book on stories his own parents told him

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about surviving the war in Nazi Germany. Primarily a youngadult fiction writer, this was his first book that transcended that age group. At the risk of giving away too much, this review will stop here. But, it’s safe to say that Book Club members thought that this novel, with its strange format and curious storytelling, was definitely worth the read.

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Canadian Communities 4 Africa travels to Burundi and Congo Canadian Communities 4 Africa Hope Society directors Teresa Corbould and Pegge Stewart travelled to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo in October to visit the orphans at New Hope Centre and the CRIB House, and to look at the various projects. The Society is committed to supporting the education of the orphans at New Hope Centre in Bujumbura and at Emmanuel Centre at Marungu on the High Plateau in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. To date, funds for school fees, uniforms, shoes and supplies have been provided. CC4A is currently seeking sponsors for the children at Emmanuel Centre. The pair travelled to Uvira, which is just across the border in Congo, for a day and attended a school graduation ceremony. The escalating unrest and dangerous travelling conditions in Congo forced the cancellation of a planned five-day trip to stay with the children at Emmanuel Centre in Marungu. A highlight of the trip was spending time with the children and mamas at New Hope Centre in Burundi. Ray and Mary Anne Bale had established an English primary school for the young-

est children (21 altogether) in their home, which CC4A supported for two years. While there, Teresa and Pegge assisted Mary Anne in teaching English to the mamas and staff. The English curriculum at the Bales' school prepared the children for admission to the Kings School in the fall of 2012. This school was founded by Christine Chapman some years ago for the CRIB orphans, and it is the only English school in Bujumbura. The pair travelled upcountry with Dr. Aline Muryango to the city of Gitega in central Burundi to visit the Gitega Clinic complex. In 2008, the BC2Africa barbecue and auction raised funds for the construction of Phase One of the clinic project so it was gratifying to see the progress. The first building constructed in 2008 is used for administration offices, the laboratory and, until now, has been functioning as the maternity clinic. In 2009, World Emergency Relief (now Emerge Poverty Free), an NGO based in London, England, built Phase Two, which consists of a pharmacy, a nutrition centre, consultation rooms and long-term care rooms. In 2011, Teresa Corbould, Jennifer Taylor, Taisa

Anderson and Carmen Svisdahl participated in the Edgeto-Edge Marathon on Vancouver Island in order to raise funds to construct Phase Three, the new maternity clinic. This year Teresa and her husband Keith raised additional funds by doing a marathon in Italy. When the group arrived at the complex, the vaccination clinic and the biweekly nutrition program were underway. Two mothers who had delivered their babies that morning talked with the group. On average, 49 babies are born there each month. Because of limited space in the current building, the nursing staff is very much looking forward

to the move into the new maternity clinic. CC4A is currently helping to get the Clinic hooked up to the power grid. When board members of BC2A first visited Gitega in 2007, there were no medical facilities to service the area outside of Bujumbura, the capital. There was a huge need to provide health care and support to women and children as well as education and treatment programs for those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Dr. Aline Muryango, the administrator who has overseen the construction and running of the clinic, has used the complex as a base for health care and education.

Emerge Poverty Free has built a home for street boys and is planning to construct a similar home for street girls on the property. Each home supports 25 children, taking them off the streets for one year, and provides food, clothing, shelter, schooling and postschool training. A mobile clinic operates in the surrounding countryside, visiting remote villages to provide testing for HIV/ AIDS. The medication to treat the disease is free, and the clinic's nutrition program is crucial in supporting successful treatment. The Gitega Clinic Project is evolving into a Health and Education Centre

under the capable administration of Dr. Aline Muryango. Because of the generous support given by the people in the Bella Coola Valley and across Canada, CC 4 Africa (BC2Africa) can be very proud of what has been accom-

plished. For further information regarding sponsorship of orphans at Emmanuel Centre, contact Pegge Stewart (982-2245), Joan Cole (982-2540) or Michele Bazille (799-0096).

Mother and newborn at the new Maternity Centre

Children at Emmanuel Centre, Congo

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The CCRD is seeking to retain the professional services of an experienced Emergency Program Coordinator (the Contractor) to provide part time (.5 FTE) emergency services as outlined in CCRD Bylaw No. 325. Information packages may be obtained from the CCRD or can be found on the CCRD website at www. ccrd-bc.ca. Three (3) proposals (original plus 2 copies) should be placed in a sealed envelope marked “CCRD Emergency Program Coordinator Request for Proposal” and mailed or hand delivered to: Central Coast Regional District 626 Cliff Street, Box 186 Bella Coola, British Columbia V0T 1C0

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Proposals will be received on or before 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered. There will be no public opening for this RFP. This is not a tender and the CCRD reserves the right to reject any or all RFP’s, to waive defects in any submitted documents, and to accept any offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the CCRD. Any proposal, bid or quotation will not necessarily be accepted, and the CCRD is not responsible for any costs incurred by the Contractor. Enquiries may be directed to Isabell Hadford, Interim Chief Administrative Officer at cao@ccrd-bc.ca.

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The poverty line – it’s real and it’s personal Dr. Paul Martiquet Medical Health Officer More than half a million British Columbians live below the poverty line, and most of them have a job. Those on social assistance are also working hard, struggling to meet their basic needs. Unfortunately, BC has no comprehensive plan to tackle these problems. The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is working towards changing this. The Coalition consists of community groups, faith groups, health organizations, First Nations organizations, businesses, labour organizations and social policy groups. There are 30 members and more than 350 supporting organizations trying to get a comprehensive poverty reduction plan created and implemented by the government of BC. Poverty is not just a hardship for those who experience it. It is costly to all of us collectively. We are told that we can’t afford poverty reduction measures like investments in hew social housing, raising welfare rates or providing universal access to child care, but that attitude fails to consider the amounts we spend, year after year, paying for

the consequences of poverty. Making a difference in the fight against poverty requires dedicated legislation and actions comprised in a poverty reduction strategy. BC is one of only two provinces (the other is Saskatchewan) without such a plan. A poverty reduction plan is a comprehensive strategy that addresses the root causes of poverty. It offers a long-term solution for the crisis of poverty we face. A legislated poverty reduction plan must include legislation that raises income assistance rates, raise the minimum wage, improves food security, builds more social housing, supports training and education and enhances community health care. We may think we understand poverty, but unless you have experienced the dread of not knowing where your next meal is coming from, or the fear that you can’t afford medicine for you sick child, we don’t know poverty. Poverty is real, and personal. Sue works in retail in Surrey earning just above minimum wage. She supports a disabled 20-year-old son and is currently couch surfing. Her living situation changed radically over a

dispute with a landlord which led to her eviction. She is faced with insecurity, not knowing if she can afford clothes for her son or medication. Poverty reduction includes raising the minimum wage so people can rise above the poverty line. Protection for renters would also have helped Sue in her one-sided battler to get a leak fixed in her (rented) roof. Malcolm is active as a community volunteer in Victoria. He is living in a shelter and tries to get by on welfare. He feels frustrated with the amount of time he loses each day lining up to receive basic services. Some days, he can spend six hours just getting food. He also sees steep barriers to accessing safe, clean housing. Raising welfare rates and providing more social housing are both keys to poverty reduction. The challenge people like Malcolm face trying to just survive, look for work and plan for the future make for continuing instability in their lives. Poverty reduction is a sound investment for our province, our communities and our neighbours. Dr. Paul Martiquet is the Medical Health Officer for Bella Coola.

Bella Coola gets brand new bus shelter The government of B.C. has installed the first bus shelter for Bella Coola, offering families and transit passengers more comfort and safety. The Central Coast Regional District and Bella Coola Valley Tourism asked government to build a shelter because more people are taking the bus, and they need shelter from bad weather. For $24,000, the government built the shelter at the busiest bus stop, near the grocery store in the centre of town. Bella Coola transit service started in 2006 and provided 3,500 rides. Last year transit offered more than 18,000 rides. It is the only form of public transportation in Bella Coola. There are six scheduled trips a day and a Dial-a-Ride service. The transit fare is $2.50. “We heard from

community members that this shelter is important to them and a priority for transit users. The first shelter here offers transit riders a place to get out of the bad weather while waiting for the bus,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak. “I’d like to thank the regional district and the tourism association for bringing this to our attention.” “The Central Coast Regional District is pleased to have participated in the construction of the new and only bus shelter in Bella Coola. It is a welcome addition to the town and will provide for a comfortable wait out of the elements,” said CCRD Director Brian Lande. “We’ve been known to have some rain here and the shelter will not only provide weather protection but offers

passengers a place to sit, rest and visit while waiting for their ride home.” “We are fortunate to have a relatively new bus service here in the Bella Coola Valley for the general public and visiting tourists,” said Bella Coola Valley Tourism President Leonard Ellis. “The public bus shelter is certainly a welcome addition to our limited facilities here and will be especially nice to keep the general public sheltered when the weather sets in.” “Our customers and the community of Bella Coola will benefit from this investment in transit by the government of British Columbia,” said BC Transit president and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “Bella Coola’s first bus shelter will help make our service more effective and efficient.”

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Western Forest Products Inc. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO), North Island – Central Coast District Office for a Temporary Permit for Log Handling / Helicopter Drop Zones (File no.: 1414025) situated on Provincial Crown Land located in Finlayson Channel. For a Copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Kathryn Howard, FLNRO, North Island-Central District, PO Box 7000, Port McNeil, BC, V0N 2R0, or email at Kathryn.Howard@gov.bc.ca. The application will be available for 30 days from January 3, 2013. Comments will be received until February 3, 2013. FLNRO office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNRO office. Photo credit: BC Government

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Brand new Tweedsmuir Ski Cabin near completion Sunday’s, December 9 Work Party/Fun Day was a great success up at Eastbranch, Tweedsmuir Park. The weather was beautiful and we had 27 bodies (moms, dads, babies, kids, and grandparents) helping rebuild the overnight cabin, play in the snow and eat hotdogs! The rebuilding of the overnight cabin,

which was burnt in the 2009 wildfire, has been progressing thanks to the dedicated support and help of volunteers. To date we’ve managed to raise the log shell, floor, and roof, install windows and doors, complete the permachinking, and install the stove and chimney pipe. The Sunday work party then managed

to add some extra support posts to the roof, and build an outhouse as well as vacuum and clean the interior logs and apply a complete coat of varnish to them. The following Sunday then found a few more dedicated soles completing the final coat of varnish and the window trim. With the varnishing complete we are

now hoping to move forward with the furnishings. Next on the list includes installing the sink and kitchen counter and hauling in furniture, mattresses, kitchen table and beds as well as installing the propane system and lights. An extra special thanks to Rob Stewart and Ken Courbould, who have spent countless hours vol-

unteering their time and skills to rebuilding the new cabin, we couldn’t have done it without them, and their dedication and support to the ski club is outstanding As of right now the cabin is a work in progress, and there is no definite completion date, however we will be sure to let everyone know when the cabin is available

for bookings and use. A great big thanks to everyone who has and is helping with the rebuilding efforts, this new cabin will hopefully be around for generations of Valley folks and winter enthusiasts to enjoy. Thanks and hopefully we’ll see you

out for the next work party and up at the hill this winter! Send us an email if you’re interested in helping out: tweedsmuirskiclub@ gmail.com or check out the website: www. tweedsmuirskiclub. com

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Flood effects in Bella Coola: Impact on health BY CHRISTINA BOUCHER Residents of the Bella Coola Valley experienced an emergency event due to flooding that officially lasted from September 23 to 25. The effects of that event, however, are much more long-lasting for many people. The flood event of 2011 was a painful reminder of the 2010 flood in the Valley, which had a devastating effect on the lives of residents who experienced

damage to their homes, businesses, and surrounding land. Additionally, this year’s flood caused a wave of distress and anxiety for many people who are still faced with clean-up from 2010. “It’s normal for people to feel stress and anxiety in the face of traumatic events like the flooding,” commented Carole Clark, Mental Health Department Manager at the Bella Coola General Hospital. “I’d like to see

it become more normal for people to seek supports sooner for that ongoing stress and anxiety.” Due to realities of dealing with flood clean-up, pursuing compensation through insurance or government agencies, or managing other issues related to the loss of personal or business items, stress could be having a detrimental effect on your health. Everyone responds in a different way to stressful situations; therefore, everyone has

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