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The Queen of Chilliwack will no longer be servicing Bella Coola as the Discovery Coast Passage Route has been cancelled

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BC Ferries cuts mean Bella Coola will lose Discovery Coast Passage Route BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Bella Coola is losing its direct summer ferry service. The Discovery Coast Passage sailing, known as the ‘Circle Route,’ which normally runs from May to September, is a crucial piece of the tourism industry in the Valley, and the loss is expected to be a devastating blow. In its place, the winter connector service by the Nimpkish will be extended year-round, connecting Ocean Falls, Shearwater and Bella Coola to Bella Bella and the north-south Prince Rupert to Port Hardy service. Full details of the service have yet to be announced. “It is sad news that BC Ferries have decided to cut the summer service,” said CCRD CAO Darla Blake. “While BC

Ferries has stated they wish to protect basic service to coastal communities for future generations, the reality is their decision will no doubt have a significant negative impact on our Central Coast tourism, economic sustainability, and opportunities for getting across to the island.” The government is insisting the cuts are necessary to keep the ferry system sustainable. In a news release, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure declared, “the government of B.C. is charting a new course for our coastal ferries’ future. The guiding principles behind all future decisions to affect the coastal ferry service will be based on an affordable, efficient and sustainable system which protects basic service to coastal commu-

nities for future generations.” While the Bella Coola – Port Hardy route is the only route to be effectively cancelled other routes will see a reduction in service, especially those in the north and minor routes around Vancouver Island. “The first phase is service reductions to lower-use round trip sailings on the minor routes, and on the higher-cost northern routes, accounting for $14 million in net savings,” said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. “These service adjustments will be implemented in April 2014.” The announcement has set off a firestorm in Bella Coola, with residents and tourism operators alike dismayed and outraged by the cuts. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice was quick to react. “I am totally

shocked and appalled. I have expressed my dismay to the QCI Observer and the Prince Rupert Northern View,” said Rice. “Please have people talk to me about how this impacts their lives.” There are also serious reductions in service to Bella Bella. The Heiltsuk Nation has reacted strongly to the news, with Chief Councilor Marilyn Slett stating that the ferries are a life line for people on the Central Coast. “What BC Ferries is proposing is equivalent to cutting off a major highway in the Lower Mainland, and people living there wouldn’t allow it to happen,” said Slett. Stone also announced seniors discounts on the routes will be cut. “As of April 1, 2014, the current 100 per cent pas-

senger fare discount received by B.C. seniors (65 and older) travelling Monday to Thursday will be reduced to 50 per cent on major and minor routes.” He also announced BC Ferries may add slot machines to its main routes, starting with a pilot project on sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay. Slot machines will added to vessels sailing between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay as part of a test project by BC Ferries and the B.C. Lottery Corporation. Despite the fact that the decision to cut the service appears to have already been made, there is a Community Engagement Meeting on Friday, November 22 at Lobelco Hall at 5:30 where residents are encouraged to come and state their views.

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ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Bella Coola Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Service Song & Bible Study For Adults & Children 9:30 am Sabbath School Program 10 am Bible Study Church Service 11 am Bella Coola Adventist Academy Offers a Christian Learning Environment for Grades K - 9 Grades 10 - 12 Distance Learning through West Coast Adventist School

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Honouring 60 Years Please join Mary & Monica For 60 salutations Mary’s Yoga Class Tuesday, December 3rd 5:15pm Nusatsum Gym – Free!

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Remembrance Day celebrated - story on Page 8

The annual Remembrance Day Parade in Hagensborg on Remembrance Day

WWII Veteran Clarence Hall stands amongst the Rangers

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Kathy Nylen places a wreath

Awards presented to members of Cancer Society By Paula Fralick The local chapter of the BC and Yukon Cancer Society met on November 1, 2013 to honour some of their members. The Chapter recognized Audrey Gurr for 32 years of hard work raising funds and organizing

events for the Cancer Society. On behalf of the BC and Yukon division of the Cancer Society, Milicia Epp presented Margaret Brekke with a Certificate of Merit for long service. Brekke has served for 28 years as secretary, vice-president and

president, her current position. In turn, Brekke presented long-term service pins to members. Five-year pins were awarded to Connie Nygaard, Angela Hall and Joan Cole, and ten-year pins were awarded to Lynn Nelson and Ullii Richards.

Pharmacy Clerk Required Alexander Mackenzie Pharmacy providing services to the Bella Coola General Hospital and the community of Bella Coola. Margaret Brekke presents Audrey Gurr with a certificate

Margaret Brekke was presented with her award by Milica Epp

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Assists Pharmacist with daily duties such as Rx filling, answering telephone, compound creams/ointments, generate daily reports, third party billing, assist with cleanliness of pharmacy, filling dosettes/blister packs, preparing medications for the hospital and ordering pharmaceuticals. Qualifications: • Grade 12 graduation. • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. • Demonstrates courtesy, diplomacy and patience. • Proven interpersonal skills. • Proven ability to organize work. Hours of Work: Casual, on call as required Noncontract, following the HEU Facilities Subsector Collective Agreement Hourly Rate: $19.62 Please forward resume and cover letter to: Donna Ratcliff, Manager of Pharmacy Services Bella Coola General Hospital, Alexander Mackenzie Pharmacy PO Box 220, Bella Coola, B.C. V0T 1C0 Phone: 250-799-5432 Fax: 250-799-5635 Email: amcpharm@vch.ca

Receiving pics for their work are Angela Hall, Lynn Nelson and Connie Nygaard. Missing from photo are Joan Cole, Percilla Ericksteen, and Ulli Richards

Closing Date: 20 December 2013 Start Date: Early January 2014

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader urges residents to take a closer look at what was done to lobby for ferry service Dear Editor: As I assume many local residents feel, the announcement from the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the cancellation of current ferry service to the Central Coast has me frustrated and more than a little discouraged. Having been chair of the North and Central Coast Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) for several years, I had significant insight into the complicated processes that revolved around the Discovery Coast Passage Route 40 that provided ferry service between Port Hardy and the Central Coast communities. It was apparent as early as 2002 that the ferry corporation had a desire to cancel the service and it took years of challenging lobby efforts to ensure that the route was maintained up to this point. Feeble attempts by BC Ferries (BCF) to enhance the

schedule, such as adding three additional direct sailings from Port Hardy to Bella Coola in September of 2007, only served to pay lip service to the needs of the Bella Coola Valley communities since, without promoting such extra sailings at least a year in advance, the pitifully low response to the additional sailings was a direct result of travellers not being aware that the product was even being offered. It takes over a year’s advance promotion to inform European visitors of any changes to ferry schedules. When the Queen of the North sinking occurred the province immediately announced their Northern Routes Strategy, which included three new vessels; the Northern Adventure; the Northern Explorer, and the Northern Discoverer, the latter to be the replacement vessel for the Queen of Chilliwack that has

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traditionally supported the Discovery Coast Passage route. But after the first two vessels were obtained and commissioned, the province conveniently announced the satisfactory completion of the Northern Routes Strategy without any mention of the third vessel, the one that was to serve the Central Coast. Continuing lobby efforts at the FAC level resulted in the Queen of Chilliwack receiving a 25 million dollar refit less than three years ago, that was intended to provide an eight year life extension to the vessel. Clearly that entire process was a whole load of spin. For that reason, it comes as a fairly big shock that the province is willing to pull the pin on the route altogether. There’s very much more I could say on this angle of the topic but I fear, Ms. Editor, that your publication isn’t prepared to manage all of the rel-

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evant history in a single edition. However, for those Central Coast residents who believe that their ire is justifiably exclusive to the province and BCF, I offer some further insight. Despite the extensive efforts of the Bella Coola Valley Tourism Association, through the decade beginning around 2001, the campaign to promote and lobby for the continuation of route 40 service appears to have waned considerably. Earlier this year I took the Discovery Coast ferry coming and going from Port Hardy and was most disappointed to note that there was virtually no representative promotion of the Bella Coola Valley in any part of the vessel. Petroglyph Gallery was the only Bella Coola business that was racked in the ferry’s promotions area. However, the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce had a binder of information identifying all of their respective members and the associated services that

they provide. Similarly, the West Chilcotin Tourism Association also had a binder of their members and I was interested to note that Tweedsmuir Park Lodge was represented in the West Chilcotin binder. As such, it was the only Bella Coola business that had representation on the vessel, aside from Petroglyph Gallery. No visitor guides, no maps, no business cards. The Bella Coola Valley was completely absent from any tourism promotion on this voyage ( I had discussions with the Chief Steward and learned that although they had received no contact from Bella Coola Valley Tourism, she was most receptive to having me provide a brief presentation to interested passengers regarding things to do in Bella Coola). In past years the tourism association engaged volunteers to be local tourism ambassadors on the ferry and provide live commentary to the passengers

regarding the activities and services available in the Bella Coola Valley. I’m also aware that the group is a volunteerdriven organization and I need to clarify that my intent is not to criticize the volunteer association but rather to evidence that the community certainly didn’t appear to be firmly behind the ferry corporation in promoting the value of the travel experience. To that end, I believe it appropriate to suggest that our local government, the Central Coast Regional District (CCRD), holds a greater degree of responsibility for the establishment and promotion of economic development within our region. However, recent experience, combined with the obvious lack of any initiatives pertaining to this goal, indicate that the local government has made no viable attempt to promote, secure or otherwise support the provision of ferry service, or any other economic activity within their territory.

REGIONAL DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER The Central Coast Regional District is pleased to welcome Ken McIlwain as their new Public Works Manager. The new dedicated role combines administration and technical work involved in the development and coordination of the District’s asset and infrastructure management and planning; contract and project management; and emergency management (as the Assistant Emergency Program Coordinator). Ken McIlwain, a longtime resident and business owner, is well known in the Bella Coola Valley. He comes to the CCRD with over 12 years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge in resource management and engineering. Ken holds a Bachelor of Science degree and other post-secondary training relevant to public works and emergency management. Ken’s initial focus will be on updating the solid waste management plan, landfill capacity issues and management, implementing the new recycling initiatives underway, in addition to managing various other contracts and projects for the region. Darla Blake Chief Administrative Officer 8 November 2013

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Instead, the group of elected CCRD directors continues to be challenged with Bella Coola’s very own ‘Rob Ford’ and the ensuing in-fighting that such frivolous conflicts foster continues to drain the limited human and financial organizational resources that deserve to be directed towards the economic and social well-being of the District’s residents. And unlike the trustees of the City of Toronto, our elected directors were provided the legal opportunity to remove their insidious counterpart last spring yet declined to act on the situation, for reasons that remain unknown. It’s difficult to overlook the fact that all levels of government, from local, provincial, federal and even international, are currently embroiled in petty conflict with themselves and are clearly ignoring the purpose that they were created for in the first place: to govern. It’s frustrating and, in my view, irresponsible and most inappropriate. So before anyone launches a scathing attack on the province or the ferry corporation for taking away such an essential economic engine from our community, have pause to consider just what form of effort we provided to ensure the security of this service for ourselves. And when you attend the provincial consultation meeting at Lobelco Hall this Friday at 5pm, have a good look around and count the number of locallyelected representatives that are in attendance to promote your interests. Then file a note away to be revisited in November of 2014. Respectfully, Stephen Waugh

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Reader urges officials to reconsider ferry decision Dear Editor, CC: Premier Christie Clark Opposition Leader Adrian Dix Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone Since the near collapse of the resource industries on the Central Coast and

across the Chilcotin by 2016 (two seasons Plateau, only tourat $750,000 per seaism remains as a son) some of which viable sustainable will be offset by the industry. cost of replacing the The Route #40 route with a local 5 x 7 inchesmid-coast ferry. cancellation breaks the “Circle Tour” that The vessel slated attracts thousands of to replace Route visitors to our region #40 is unsuitable for and pumps “new most tourist traffic. money” into our For communilocal economies. ties served by BC BC Ferries expects Ferries, the fleet to save $1.5 million is not only part of

British Columbia’s transportation and infrastructure: For the Central Coast and the Chilcotin, it represents a critical link in the economic lifeline. For this region, this action to cancel Route #40 is tantamount to closing a major highway or hospital in order to reduce government

costs. Like hospitals and highways, the ferry system is a vital part of the services that taxpayers should be able to expect from a government elected to serve its citizens. It SHOULD lose money: Hospitals and highways aren’t expected to make a profit. Is the cancella-

tion of Route #40 an example of the “user pay” corporate mentality that drives the policy of the current government? 3 5/16 x 5all due With

respect, we plead with those in control to reconsider this poorly reasoned decision. Sincerely, Ernest Hall

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November 30 deadline for RCMP Aboriginal Pre Cadet Training Through the RCMP’s Aboriginal Pre Cadet Training Program, aboriginal youth not only participant in training at the RCMP’s Training Academy (Depot) for three weeks but they also spend the summer months assisting police officers in various aspects

of regular police duties which will vary depending on the needs of the detachment and will include crime prevention and community policing initiatives. The program offers Aboriginal Youth the opportunity to experience daily police work

with the RCMP. The summer program provides candidates with hands on experience in the RCMP’s training program and unique opportunity to work in their community with police officers in the RCMP. It develops candidates as role

models in their communities and demonstrates positive alternatives to other Aboriginal Youth, prepares Aboriginal youth mentally and physically for training in the RCMP training academy, and encourages Aboriginal youth to pursue careers in

the RCMP. “The Aboriginal Pre Cadet Training Program was a positive experience. I have decided to continue on and make the RCMP my career choice,” said Simon Courtoreille, a 2006 APCT Cadet, who is now an RCMP member in Williams Lake.

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North Coast MP Nathan Cullen decides not to run for BC NDP leadership Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has officially decided not to run for the BC NDP leadership. Cullen had entertained the idea after being heavily touted as a successor to Adrian Dix. Cullen was regarded as a possible frontrunner in the party's search for a new leader, following Dix’s resignation after his devastating loss to Liberal Premier Christy Clark in the May 2013 provincial election. In an open letter to his supporters, Cullen

said that he wanted to follow through on a commitment he made to Jack Layton to help the party form the next federal government. “I have made this decision with a greater depth and breadth of consultation and personal reflection than almost any other in my personal or professional life. These conversations have led me to believe in two fundamental truths,” said Cullen. “First, that stopping Stephen Harper will take all of our talents and energies over

the next 18 months and BC will be the final battle ground in that struggle. And, second, that all the elements exist, the passion and creativity, to renew and rebuild the BC NDP in time to take government in 2017.” Cullen said he was “humbled and made a better person for the process I have gone through over the past few months,” and cited pivotal fights such as Enbridge’s Northern Gateway in his decision to stay on as an MP for northwestern BC.

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Nathan Cullen has confirmed he will not run for the BC NDP Leadership position

Key B.C. aboriginal land claim case starts before Supreme Court Members of a British Columbia First Nation are at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa to hear a case that is expected to have far-reaching effects on aboriginal title in Canada. The Supreme Court has been asked to determine if the Tsilhqot'in First Nation holds title to land in the Chilcotin

region in B.C.’s Interior. B.C.’s Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says many of the First Nation’s leaders travelled to Ottawa for the first time for the hearing. “Many of the elders have only been as far as Victoria, B.C. So it was an incredible journey across Canada,” says Phillip. The B.C. Court of

Appeal found that the Crown had infringed on the rights of the Tsilhqot'in Nation with its management of forestry in the claim area, which lies to the south and west of Williams Lake and Alexis Creek. Recognizing ownership is key to a stable future for First Nations, he says. “The continued denial on the part of Canada

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 0811426 B.C. Ltd has applied to the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region, for a Roadway Licence of Occupation situated on Provincial Crown land located in Bella Coola valley to access their private property east of Noosgulch River via an old existing road. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #14141001. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142- 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 1, 2013. MFNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

and British Columbia with respect to our aboriginal title interests has created great economic uncertainty across this country.” “The only answer with respect to this decision is a recognition of genuine aboriginal title interests, which will lay the foundation for genuine reconciliation between aboriginal title interests, and other Crown interests.” The case began more than two decades ago, when the provincial government granted logging rights within the Xeni Gwet’in nation’s traditional territory, which is near Williams Lake. In 2002, the Xeni

Gwet’in and the larger Tsilhqot’in National Government went to court to prove aboriginal title to 4,400 square kilometres in the Chilko Lake area in the province’s Interior. Tsilhqot’in national government members do traditional drumming as they protest a proposed mine in their territory outside in Vancouver last June. The B.C. First Nation is now involved in a Supreme Court of Canada case centred on whether it holds title to land in the Chilcotin region. (Jonathan Hayward/ Canadian Press) The marathon trial with nearly 30 lawyers

sat for 339 days over five years. Finally, in 2007, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that the band had aboriginal rights throughout the claimed area, including the right to hunt, trap and earn a moderate living from it. The judge also found the band had aboriginal title to about 40 per cent of the claimed land, but said he could not grant a declaration of aboriginal title because the claim was pursued as all or nothing. The First Nation, the province and the federal government all appealed, but the B.C. Appeal Court dismissed their actions.

The band then sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, which announced earlier this year it would hear the case. Numerous stakeholders on both sides are expected to make arguments in this case, including provinces like Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, the Assembly of First Nations and B.C.’s First Nations Summit. When it hands down its decision, the Supreme Court is expected to set out just how aboriginal land title can be established.

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Brian McNaughton (left), Ian Lanki (third), Rod Blake (right) with Rod Krimmer (second from left), who recently won two awards for his woodlot management

Cariboo woodlot owner wins two awards By Monica LambYorski Cariboo woodlot owner Rod Krimmer has received two awards. Krimmer was awarded the $2,500 Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management, along with a separate $2,500 regional award for his work in B.C.’s southern Interior, during last weekend’s Federation of B.C. Woodlots Association and the Woodlot Product Development Council joint AGM in Campbell River, Krimmer only

learned of the awards on Monday evening because he attended a wedding in Francois Lake and was not at the AGM. “I was aware of the regional award because it recognized that I’ve been with the Cariboo Woodlot Association for 18 years and recently moved to Hagensborg,” Krimmer said Tuesday in Williams Lake. The minister’s award, however, was a complete surprise and a “huge honour,” he added. Krimmer’s 600-hectare woodlot, located at Big Lake, was awarded to him in 1985 and he has been man-

aging it ever since. It has always been an inspiration, and part of his identity, he said. “I do many things, but when people ask me what I do, I always say I’m a woodlot owner,” he said. “It’s the most rewarding thing I do.” Krimmer runs all facets — the planning, logging and reforestation. “B.C.’s woodlot licence program is a unique way to give British Columbians the opportunity to manage small-scale forestry operations on Crown land,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, in a

press release issued Monday. “Rodney Krimmer is a worthy recipient of this award, who demonstrated provincewide leadership when it comes to forest stewardship and innovative practices.” Brian McNaughton, general manager of the Federation of B.C. Woodlots Association, praised Krimmer for his dedication to his woodlot license and said he was entirely deserving of award. “He is exemplary because he manages his woodlot the way it was intended,” McNaughton said in Williams Lake

Tuesday. “Not only does he manage the forest, sell logs, and reforest, but he manufactures from the trees he harvests. He makes log homes and he has a saw-

mill.” Cariboo Woodlot Association president Ian Lanki and association director Rod Blake nominated Krimmer for the minister’s award.

“We are very happy that he’s the recipient,” Lanki said. Blake, who attended the AGM, said it was a record turnout with about 160 people.

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Community Food Security coordinator thanks volunteers and participants By Joseph Fletcher As winter is settling in and the Community Harvest project has wound down the Food Security Coordinator would like to thank all of the volunteers and participants. This year’s annual Edible Gardens Tour was expanded to include local foods and was a success. Stops on tour included P.J. Hillview farm where Bob Pollich entertained us with his stories and folks picked apples and plums. Next on to Bella Coola Valley

Seafoods with a quick stop at the hatchery’s fish weir on Saloompt River, Carl Siwallace was on board and able to explain how the weir works. Sandy Willson had delicious smoked salmon waiting for us when we arrived. Then off to Bella Coola Grizzly Tours to check out Leonard Ellis and Mikey Bazilles’ beautiful garden… they happened to not be home and we were sure of it because we had a little problem with the school bus’s alarm…oops!

Next stop was two doors down at Haywire Farms where everybody fell in love with a baby goat. Dave Brown was out of the valley so Sheena gave us a look around and joined in for the rest of the tour. Four Mile reserve was our next destination to view the smokehouses of Marlene King and Frank and Lorraine Tallio. Both places provided a wealth of information and shared their sluq with us. Finally we ended the tour at Tallheo

Cannery and toured the orchard, gardens, chicken coop and had a wonderful potluck meal of Spring salmon, salads and soup. Garrett and Skye Newkirk captained the water taxi and were excellent hosts. Also thanks to Rhonda Sandoval who toured with us and can really drive a school bus! Stay tuned for upcoming winter workshops, movie nights and a spring smokehouse tour! Thanks again, now I have to go stack my firewood…….

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The annual Bella Coola Valley Garden Tour at Tallheo Cannery

Lest We Forget – Bella Coola Valley observes Remembrance Day By Ara den Otter

Morley Riley, Cpl. Peter Dionne, Junior Ranger Rhys Nygaard and Ranger John Willis at the Cenotaph in Hagensborg on Remembrance Day

2013-14 Term 1 – SAMS Principal’s List (4.00 GPA) Samuel Stewart (Grade 9) 4.00 Jordan Tuck (Grade 9) 4.00 Carrigan Tallio (Grade 12) 4.00 Honour Roll (3.50-3.99 GPA) Brianna Brown (Grade 8) Aaron Schieck (Grade 8) Ashley Moore (Grade 11) Breagha Koroluk (Grade 7) Kelly Harrison(Grade 11) Braden Tallio (Grade 8) Mallory Hans (Grade 7) Catriona Nelson (Grade 8)

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While recalling the damages of war will always remain relevant, this year the Remembrance Day Ceremonies brought the sufferings of times past starkly into the present in a number of ways. At SAMS, in an assembly held on Friday, November 8, the staff and students were reminded not only of the suffering of soldiers who lost life and limb in the wars, but also those who suffered the horrors of internment camps and the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families today. A video of the personal testimony of one internment camp survivor told of the horrors of being a woman imprisoned by hostile male soldiers and the fear of death by gas chamber. To end the ceremony a song was played. In the last two months Bryan Adams has written a new song, honouring the soldiers who are in the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. Adrienne Clarkson commissioned the song for the 100th anniversary of the regiment, coming in 2014. The song’s title, ‘Rica-Dam-Doo,’ referenc-

es a flag that was given to the original regiment that fought in World War I by the Princess Patricia herself. ‘Ric-a-Dam-Doo’ is believed to be Gaelic for ‘Cloth of Your Mother.’ The song was not recorded by Bryan Adams himself, but by a group named Homefire, comprised of the wives of soldiers based in Edmonton, AB, who are current members of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. The chorus says: “Always glorious, victorious, songs of freedom fill the air, standing shoulder to shoulder ‘till the end, while the world is turning, we’ll keep the homefires burning, until we meet….again.” During the song pictures of modern-day soldiers accompanied by reality check statements about their sacrifices were flashed on the screen. The song itself is hauntingly beautiful and deeply moving, and already hugely popular on iTunes. The Remembrance Day ceremonies at Augsburg/The Legion were unforgettable. Cynthia Breadner welcomed the community and pointed out that we were “gathered in unity,” seeking hope,

peace, love, patience and reconciliation, not boring words on a page, but symbols of the real and tangible evidence that we and our children are safe today because of the sacrifices of soldiers in the past and present. Lois Casperson surprised us all with an original song composition, both words and music, of powerful images of what we were all there to remember. Not all eyes were dry as we walked out of the church. Both old and young attended, from babes in arms to senior citizens. I was reminded of the wisdom of the elders with their many years of experience, the bravery of the young men, both now and before, the respectfulness and discipline of those who serve, and the precious gift of freedom we have all been given. Hopefully, our children will never need to know what it's like to live in a time of world war, ever again. This is the gift: that we can enjoy our Canada, the “True North Strong And Free!” For this hope and the sacrifices of many, I am ever thankful. Oh Canada, May we ever “Stand on Guard for Thee.” Let’s keep the home fires burning.

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POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Voluntary Services Supervisor, the Voluntary Services Social worker, who has received Voluntary Services delegation will have the authority to provide ONLY the following services identified in Part 2 of the Child, Family and Community Service Act: Support Services for families; Voluntary Care Agreements (e.g., temporary non-protective care); Special Needs Agreements; establishing Residential Resources; other job responsibilities include: community liaison and development with the Member Bands of Denisiqi; and obtaining delegated authority for each level of delegation Denisiqi obtains. Please note Denisiqi will be obtaining C4 – Guardianship delegation in 2014, at which time all the Voluntary Services Social Workers job description will change to also include Guardianship duties, as per AOPSI. QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess C-3 Voluntary Services Delegation and direct experience in child and family services OR • BSW OR BA Child and Youth Care AND/OR MSW OR Master degree in related human services field (I.E. Med Counselling/MA Clinical Psychology) plus delegation training; OR • Preference will be given to applicants who have their Child Welfare Specialization with a 4th year practicum in a child protection setting; OR • Bachelor of Arts degree or a degree in related human service field, plus 3 years of experience in child and family services delegation training; • Knowledge of Tsilhqot’in and Ulkatcho’en governance, culture and traditions OR a minimum of 2 years working experience in the field with Aboriginal people would be considered an asset; • Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry; • maintain competence and integrity in their practice and adhere to the standards in the BRSW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice; • must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License and have a clean drivers abstract; and • successful pass a criminal record and criminal record review check. Working Conditions: May be required to work evening/week-ends; Exposure to regular travel in remote locations; and may be required to use own vehicle and reimbursed for travel. Please Note: Applicants may be considered for other similar current and/or future vacancies, including temporary and/or permanent positions. An eligibility list may be established.

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Please submit your resume and cover letter attention: Dwayne Emerson, Executive Director Denisiqi Services Society 240B North Mackenzie Avenue Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N6 Fax: 250-392-6501 Email: elaine@denisiqi.org Closing Date: November 22nd, 2013 Resumes submitted after 4:30 pm on the deadline date will not be considered. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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