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Shortage ofrattles Earthquake beds but fails to mental health startle nerves workers resolved By Marple By Stacey Stacey Marple Haida Haida Gwaii Gwaii Observer Observer

The morning April 24, The early urgent call forofa Friday new mental health Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 worker for children and youth on Haida magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued Gwaii has been met. A new worker has after the earthquake. The epicentre of the stepped in to fill the gap in service that quake approximately 167 km south Haida was Gwaii has faced since spring thisof the Village of Queen Charlotte. year. Some Haida Gwaii reported Angusresidents Wilson, of superintendent of School objects shaking and windows rattling, but no District 50, along serious damage or injuries were reported. with fellow educaAs the islands of Haida Gwaii all have tors wrote a letter unique geological to the Ministry ofqualities, the effects of an earthquake can vary from island to island. Child and Family Every community Development, reported feeling the quake in different ways. Queen urging officials to Charlotte Village which has base didn’t feel the quake as much findaarock solution. as “A the number residentsofof the northern parts of Graham island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based incidents have area and feels almost every quake that happens. occurred on Haida Shirley Wilson Gwaii or in our of Skidegate reported feeling thecommuearthquake. “I was sitting in my extended bed when I heard nity over the last the house creak.” After the initial creak she felt her bed start rocking - Gayle Duteil year that demand and noticed her ornaments rocking. “The a more compreornaments rocked for a while after the quake hensive approach stopped,” Ms. told the Observer. “My to supporting Wilson our son and brother who were in the house youth,” Mr. Wilson wrotealso in his letter. didn’t feel the earthquake at all.” Principal Verena Gibbs Tahayghen Barry Pages of written Masset, adirector of the earElementary had letter herself Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District lier in the year urging the ministry to help, said he felt the quake but because it was fairly stating that “based on my observations, the short wasn’t too concerned.the However, he need he on-island, particularly north end, added, is a reminder to every one to be exceeds“This the amount of support available.” prepared.” Mr. Wilson told the Observer there are Earthquakes are nothingthat newservice to Haida two teacher counsellors the Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks a youth and children of Haida Gwaii.after Their study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero resources are stretched trying to cover all for the next major seismic event on with the west schools on Haida Gwaii, but now the coast. new CYMH worker it’s expected the gap This earthquake will berecent sufficiently filled.doesn’t qualify as theThe bigrecent one scientists predict, as Columbia it was smaller Union of British than even some of the aftershocks the 7.7 Municipalities Conference saw aafter resolution magnitude earthquake in 2012. requesting the province to develop a long The multi-faceted same weekendstrategy that Haida Gwaiipeople got term, to help hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated suffering from mental health and addiction by a 7.8 magnitude event. issues. Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are See on Page 5 considered a strong on theHEALTH Richter scale.

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photo Students of Queen Charlotte Secondary took part in the B.C. Shake Out Oct. 15. A provincial wide drillSubmitted for earthquake Committee members of the Pulling Together Haida Gwaii Event demonstrate their teamwork abilities at the carving shed in the preparedness. . Kay Centre. The group will be holding a fund raiser May 2. See full story on Page 3

Search and rescue suspended aftercamp Day 3 Logging threatens adventure By Marple By Stacey Quinn Bender Haida Observer Haida Gwaii Gwaii Observer Mount Moresby Adventure The search for Kumdis Ilsandcamp resihas active since the 2000s’ dent,been Brent Hendren, wasearly suspended but is now facing its biggest threat last weekend following one of Haida yet. Like many other areas on Haida Gwaii’s largest search and rescue Gwaii, home of thethan adventure camp operations in more 25 years. at “I Mosquito lake on Moresby know for a fact that if heIsland was is under threat logging. alive outthe there we of would have found Joanne Hager, the would camp, him. There’s nodirector chanceofwe says logging willThe affect the future havethe missed him. community of the camp’s educational aspects. should know we did everything we “It would could really to affect programpossibly findour him,” said ming. perSAR cent manager of our outdoor Chris Ninety Ashurst, with education all happens in that forest,” Archipelago Ground Search and Ms. Hager “It isunit precious us, Rescue andsaid. deputy leadertowith

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educational wise.” The proposed logging area is actually used to teach the youth and Massett Marine Rescue. children about the logging industry. Mr. Hendren, 27, was last seen The forest also is home to the trails rowing out to his Kumdis Island the camp useswith to access streams and cabin rental supplies Sunday

waterfalls for the and morning, April 18. of Hestudy missedfish dinner other of nature in the plans aspects with friends later thatarea. night. Ms.following Hager saysTuesday she understands The Masset the appeal to log athemissing area, but urges RCMP received persons decision makersled to consider it’s other report, which to the discovery values as well. “It is high value timber Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and which can besouth easily of accessed. are overturned Watun We River not against logging,” she says, adding near Pure Lake Provincial Park. the“Itislands schools’ outdoorthat education is strongly believed Brent and forestry programs alsocapsized use the drowned when his rowboat camp forKumdis educational purposes. west of Island,” Mr. Ashurst If the logging of the forest beside the said. “This is based on information camp goes through, the area of will from witnesses, the location thenever capbe thevessel, same educationally or landscape sized and the distribution of his wise, Ms.effects Hageralong says. the shoreline. personal See CAMP on Page2

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Proposal now with the Solution Table CAMP from Page 1 “We won’t shut down the camp but it would be devastating. There really isn’t a better option. The quality of the program would go down.” The Council of the Haida Nation has stepped in with the hope to find a solution for the camp, which falls under one of their mandates to protect the area and waters around Mosquito lake. “We had to make the effort to meet [with Teal-Jones] originally,” Ms. Hager said. The camp has yet to hear from Teal Jones since their initial meeting last year. At press time calls to TealJones were not returned. The camp was built in 2001 by volunteers in Sandspit with the financial aid of grants and donations across the islands. “We have a lot of

“We won’t shut down the camp but ... the quality of the program would go down.”

- Joanne Hager

support from Sandspit,” Ms. Hager said. The proposed logging at Mount Moresby Adventure Camp has now been passed onto the Haida Gwaii Solution table.

Two youth participated in camp’s educational and adventure programs.

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Hooterville residents served with trespass notices By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer Two of the last remaining residents of Hooterville have been served with trespass notices and given until mid November to remove all traces of their homes, or face a roster of possible fines, fees and seizures of personal property. The orders from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations would reduce the number of residents on the stretch of Crown on the west end of Queen Charlotte to possibly just two, after more than 20 years of contentious dispute between the province, who had temporarily leased out the land during a housing shortage, and the occupants of once 10 homes who have fought to permanently stay. “We just want to live,” says resident Kevin Gibson. “Not high off the hog; we just want to live. The bottom line is, the people of Haida Gwaii should not permit anyone to be forced out of their home. I don’t care what the law is, or what rules they broke, or whatever the case is: no one on Haida Gwaii should get the boot.” In 2004 the ministry canceled all tenures in the area and in 2008 issued trespass notices to all occupants—then numbering around 10. But as some of the residents vacated the area and others passed away, the ministry engaged in a dialogue with those remaining and in November, 2014, relented, inviting the last four to reapply for tenure. Mr. Gibson is the only resident approved for a non-transferable Life Estate licence. One resident is awaiting a decision, while the other two were denied. One of those is Alexander MacDonald, who’s lived on this piece of land since 1995, and says it is physically and financially impossible to comply with the order. Whether he finds the means and method to remediate the land, or ignores the order under threat of fines and penalties, both paths lead to financial ruin and homelessness. As most islanders will remember, the issue stems back 30 years, when float homes were moved from the Queen Charlotte dock area to the west end of the tidal flats. Then in the early 1990s, these float home residents entered into licence to occupy arrangements with the province. The original intention was to phase out the licences over time, and that people would remove their improvements when the meagre accommodations were not needed anymore. Mr. MacDonald never held an original lease, but purchased improvements from the holder in

1995, with his then wife and two young sons. He says he was led to believe the ministry would revise the property’s status for one-time exemption to transfer tenure. Instead, for 20 years he’s lived under threat of eviction but with enough prolonged periods of stability and hope to build a home suitable for sustaining him for the rest of his life. When he and the other three residents were invited to apply for new tenures last November they needed to prove they live in dire poverty. Mr. MacDonald failed on one count for owning vacant land in Ontario. He says he inherited the piece of farmland from his father in 2010 with the understanding it would pass to his two sons once they turned legal age. Mr. MacDonald volunteered this information and asked the province to delay their decision for one year so he can transfer title Quinn Bender photo and meet the province’s criteria, Alexander MacDonald, pictured in his Hooterville home, has been given a Nov. 16 deadline to remove his but that request was denied. Leonard Munt, the ministry’s belongings and the structure itself from the stretch of Crown land. district manager who issued the well-being of the land, waters and later told the Observer he paid his to two bedrooms, an office eviction notice, says after decades people of Haida Gwaii and that taxes regularly when his situation and a TV room. The value of of shifting agreements between we all seek security for our family was legal, but he has not received the home does not account the province and the residents, this and homes.’ a bill since the eviction notice was for his possessions, including latest order will be final. “If the only thing you quote served. hundreds of thousands of neg“All the other options have been from me is that, I would be happy “I would love to pay taxes. But atives taken during his career exhausted. The district here tried … I spent 10 years getting booted without tenure I’m not allowed. as a photographer and the really hard to get a variance to the out of my home, and believe me, That’s what this is all about. I’m ample furnishings and family Land Act for the four individuals it’s not a good experience to have not doing this because I want a heirlooms. who are left there. The criteria the government turn against you free ride, I just want to stay in my Within the order to remove or was for people who have no other when they’re supposed to be home and be a regular, tax-paying destroy all that, Mr. MacDonald options—and we did work really helping you.” member of the community. And is advised to to apply for welfare hard to get that variance. “It makes no sense to evict it’s not like the village is out of and subsidized housing. “It is very awkward, [But] people. Let the people stay and pocket $4,000. The property is “This is my dream home,” he Mr. MacDonald didn’t meet the the numbers will eventually go accruing taxes, but it’s not costing says. “If they seize everything, criteria and I have to do what is down by attri- the town anything. It’s potential does that mean they’re seizing currently on the my photos, my camera, my life’s tion. Look, income.” books.” Mr. MacDonald understands work? If I lose everything, includthere’s only Mr. MacDonald four of us left. the village’s frustration with ing my means for a livelihood, I’m was given 90 days Why do they Hooterville, but feels the a street person overnight. to fully vacate need to evict situation has changed dramat“They’re not just knocking me the property or anyone?” ically since the early days of down and kicking me, they’re face possible M r . disorganization, disrepair and grinding me into the dirt.” penalties of up MacDonald’s liability, while the conversation Mr. MacDonald plans to bring to $1,000, fines situation is not has not. He is characterized as the matter to the attention of the of up to $20,000, currently dire. a squatter—little more—but CHN, saying the Haida, not the undisclosed costs He holds part- he and the other residents province, are the rightful landbased on his histime jobs and consider themselves good lords of Hooterville. Historically, toric use of the - Alexander MacDonald pursues cre- stewards of land on which they he says, he has received verbal land, double the ative endeav- live and active members of the permission from the late Chief land rental fees ours through community. Their homes, and Skidegate to live on the land, and retroactive up to five years and a life-long career as a photogra- the contents, are not unlike once had public support of the associated expenses for dem- pher—by his own standard he any other found on a Queen then CHN president Guujaaw olition and remediation. If the lives a comfortable but modest Charlotte street. when the first round of trespass ministry is forced to remove the life. But without his home and When Mr. MacDonald lost notices were issued. improvements themselves, they the stability it provides, his life his original home to the 2003 “Things happen to people in also reserve the right to seize, sell, will almost certainly become dire Christmas storm, he was at the their life, and sometimes you’re or destroy all of Mr. MacDonald’s overnight. centre for community fundrais- able to bounce back. And somebelongings. Mr. MacDonald attended the last ers of cash, supplies and labour time you see people who are But Mr. Gibson, refers to a village council meeting hoping to to help him rebuild. He’s been bowled over and are never to get phrase at the top of the Protocol shore up support, but found very finishing that process ever back up again. If I lost this, I don’t Agreement between the Skeena- little. Mayor Greg Martin said since with his own resources. know what would happen—now, Queen Charlotte Regional District as an issue of Crown Land the The house stands two stories it wouldn’t be everything; I have and the Council of the Haida conversation was out of their tall today with picture windows two kids. But as far as my own Nation that he feels endorses Mr. jurisdiction. Additionally, a village overlooking the bay. A large life goes, I’d like to think I have MacDonald position. “It’s right at staff member seemed to rebuff his fireplace stands in the centre the resilience to get back up again, the top of the first page,” he says. plea for support by remarking that of spacious sitting room with but I don’t know. I’m 54 years “It reads: ‘The people who live his occupancy of the land equates a full kitchen in the rear, a oldnow and it’s hard to climb these on Haida Gwaii have a vested to more than $4,000 owed in library to the side and curving mountains.” interest in the present and future property taxes. Mr. MacDonald staircase in the corner leading

“They’re not just knocking me down and kicking me, they’re grinding me into the dirt.”

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Mud volcano discovered off HG By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer A plume of methane gas was the smoking gun that lead researchers to a previously unknown, active underwater volcano off the north coast of Haida Gwaii. There was no boiling water, steam or even lava, but the discovery of the active underwater volcano has shed light on how the Queen Charlotte-Fairweather Fault system works. Plumes of gases coming up through the earth’s core into the Ocean form small volcanoes made of mud. “Where we found the volcano is on Alaska’s side of the border,” explained marine geologist Gary Greene with the Sitka Science Center. “This was a surprise..serendipity.” The researchers aboard of the Canadian Coast Guard ship John P. Tully were not looking for volcanoes when the discovery was made. “We were looking primarily to see if we can identify areas where the fault zone has offset features like channels, so we can estimate how fast this fault zone is moving,” Dr. Greene said. Then the surprising discovery of a plume of gases found on the Queen CharlotteFairweather fault line, just above the Canadian border has lead the team of researchers

“It is fairly large, we suspect it has been active for some time.” - Dr. Gary Greene

to an active underwater mud volcano 3,000 feet below the surface. Mud volcanoes are formations created by geo-exuded mud, water and gases. There are several geological processes that may cause the formation of mud volcanoes, such as the recently found active volcano in Dixon Entrance. At the early stages of research the team does not have an explanation on what geological procesess formed this new volcano. Mud volcanoes are not true igneous volcanoes as they produce no lava. “The carbonate buildup and the organisms living around there all indicate that this is methane coming from the volcano,” Dr. Greene said. “It is fairly large, we suspect it has been active for sometime, we are not quite sure what that time would be,” Dr. Greene said. This is not the first volcano

found in the area, but it is the first active discovery, which has Dr. Greene very excited. Once the John P. Tully docks, the research team will have more than 40 core samples to dissect and study to find out more about the area where the volcano lies. “We are going to send people out there as soon as possible to do more research,” Dr. Greene said. Dr. Greene along with the Sitka Science Center in Alaska will continue to study the new found volcano in Dixon Entrance, for the geological explanation of the active volcano. They hope that future research will help define the significance of understanding the fluidity of that fault. The early findings from the trip indicates that this fault zone that separates the North American Plate from the Pacific plate is actively leaking gas and fluids. Other underwater volcanoes have been discovered in the waters of Alaska and B.C. The recent find of the active mud volcano in Alaska makes the researchers lean toward believing that those may be mud volcanoes as well. Mud volcanoes can be on land as well as under the ocean; there has even been the possible discovery of mud volcanoes on Mars.

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Mount Moresby Adventure Camp concludes 2015 season Submitted by the Mount Moresby Adventure Camp Mount Moresby Adventure Camp has just concluded its 2015 season. Last spring we welcomed Grade 5 and 9 students to Mosquito Lake, while the grade 11s joined us this fall. Each group came to camp for a week and participated in a different aspect of the Forest Stewardship Outdoor Education Program, designed to teach students about the forest ecosystem and strengthen their connections to it. The grade 5s, attending camp for the first time, were introduced to the forest ecosystem around Mosquito Lake, through building and investigating insect traps, orienteering, goggling in the waterfall, and playing an ecosystem survival game. The grade 9s, returning to camp, ventured farther afield. We spent 4 days at MMAC, learning about forestry, bryophytes, insects, and the effects of introduced species on the forest. Then, we boarded zodiacs at Moresby Camp and travelled into Gwaii Haanas, where we visited Tanu and camped at

“We thank the students, teachers and chaperones who joined us each week at camp.”

Windy Bay for 2 nights, giving us the opportunity to learn more about the ecosystem in an old growth forest, the intertidal zone, Culturally Modified Trees and the life of the Haida who traditionally lived in these villages. This opportunity was made possible for the first time this year through a partnership with Gwaii Haanas, and we hope that this will become a tradition for grade 9 groups in the future. The grade 11s, returning for their final week at camp, arrived with memories of their previous visits and the activities they had done. After a day of elective activities at camp, including primitive fire building, navigation and tarpology, these

groups set out for an overnight adventure. We paddled to the far shore of Mosquito Lake, camped overnight, and hiked toward the summit of Mosquito Mountain the next day, learning about the plants, fungus, and lichens that grow on the mountain, and noting the changes in the ecosystem as we climbed higher into the alpine. Common to every grade was swimming, paddling, tree climbing, a hike to the waterfall (recently calculated as the geographical heart of Haida Gwaii!) and a pit cook, in which food is cooked overnight in a pit of hot rocks. Each and every student at camp challenged themselves in some way, and many have left with stronger friendships, new knowledge about the flora and fauna of Haida Gwaii, and new skills that they can use in future outdoor pursuits. We thank the students, teachers and chaperones who joined us each week at camp, and are already looking forward to our spring season! Please see our Letter of Appreciation to all those who helped to make the 2015 a success.

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Rain or shine, students at the Mount Moresby Adventure Camp make their way on an educational walk through the forest.

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Years Ago

Oct. 14, 2010 Hurricane-force winds, sheets of lighting, high tides, and heavy rain lashed the islands with backto-back storms hitting on Friday and Saturday nights. “It’s been a long time since we had them two nights in a row,” said O’Brien Road and Bridge Maintenance operations manager Dennis Reindl, who had crews out all night long both Friday and Saturday. “It was actually about as bad as it could be.”

Oct. 27, 2005 A group of teenagers’ interest in saving the Haida language inspired Masset council to consider redoing every street sign in the village with its name in both Haida and English. Council members decided to give the idea serious consideration after reading letters from Gr.8 students. Ms Madore wrote that many languages of Canada are being lost and that people need to become more aware of the Haida language.

Oct. 12, 1995 A commercial fisherman from Queen Charlotte rescued a pilot after a floatplane crashed in stormy waters south of Prince Rupert on October 7, 1995. Lindsey Doerkson and a deckhand were on their way to Rupert in his 36-foot boat Triana with a load of fish when he heard a report of a downed aircraft. He made his way to the crash site in Petrel Channel off Pitt Island.

Oct. 17, 1985 Mr. Tom MacMillan, the new federal Minister of Environment visited the Charlottes , to tour the South Moresby area. He and several others arrived at Sandspit and then spent about five hours flying by helicopter around the South Moresby Islands. A second helicopter carried a CBC film crew. With Mr. MacMillan were Duane Gould, Gary Edenshaw, Thom Henley.

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Hooterville evictions a tragic final chapter of long saga Let them stay. The province isn’t just knocking him down and kicking him, it’s grinding him into the dirt. Those are the words of Alexander MacDonald as he faces the very real prospect of losing everything he’s built in the past two decades. Within that time there is likely not a single island resident who hasn’t formed an opinion on the issue of Hooterville and Frog Flats. Probably one of the bigger criticisms the residents face resolves around the issue of privilege. Why on earth should they get free land, when we do not. That may have been an argument in the past, but Mr. MacDonald is trying to change that conversation: he doesn’t want a free ride; he wants to pay taxes in exchange for guaranteed security and rights we all enjoy. But it doesn’t appear anyone is listening.

Nonetheless, after more than two decades of shifting resolutions, tenures granted, retracted and granted again, the province must accept its complicity. But it seems this is just another case of a bureaucracy terrified of making precedent. Local staff with the ministry say they pushed for a variance to find a unique solution to a unique situation, but our law books would only allow us to concede leases if the residents were among the poorest of the poor. There is no mechanism in place to recognize the province’s socially-conscious intent is having the exact effect its trying to address: dire poverty. Mr. MacDonald is being penalized for his family’s good fortune of owning land (unoccupied, undeveloped and half a country away—but land nonetheless). This judgment is a disgusting affront to his rights as a citizen of Canada.

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Long-time resident and vocal champion of the Hooterville residents, Kevin Gibson is right when he asks why the province is in such a hurry to clear out the area. Evictions aren’t necessary when the settlement will one day be fully vacated by attrition. The village could also do more to lend its support, if it so sympathized with the residents. It’s true, Hooterville residents are not paying the province for occupying the land their homes are on. It’s true the village is losing (a bit) of revenue because of that. But it’s also true that the Hooterville residents are wanting to pay for the right to occupy the land. Why not let them? What harm are they doing? Mr. MacDonald is living a life friendlier to the environment than the average islander. He’s wanting to sign an agreement and lease the land on which his home sits. He wants nothing more than to have his occupation rendered legal.

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FRIDAY Time M (ft) 04:26 1.8 5.9 11:01 5.8 19.0 17:05 2.1 6.9 23:06 5.9 19.4 SATURDAY Time M (ft) 05:24 1.5 4.9 11:50 6.3 20.7 17:59 1.5 4.9 SUNDAY Time M (ft) 00:05 6.2 20.3 06:15 1.3 4.3 12:34 6.8 22.3 18:48 0.9 3.0

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Friday Showers. High 12. Low 10. Saturday Rain. High 11. Low 10. Sunday Rain. High 11. October Average Temperature 10 C Record High: 12.4 C (2005) • Record Low 5.0 (2007)

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Question of the Week How do you feel about the proposed logging around Mount Moresby Adventure Camp?

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The community and its economic development By CAMERON BELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Ryan Brady Sandspit

Malcom Dunderdale Queen Charlotte

Bryce Klee Queen Charlotte

Phil Pelletier Queen Charlotte

“The trees are precious around the lake. They shouldn’t be logging there.”

“If it is around camp, think of the youngsters and find other trees.”

“The area around is the gateway to Gwaii Haanas and should be kept pristine.”

“I’m not aware of it .”

Letters to the Editor Make vaccination mandatory Dear Editor, C The debate over the use of vaccines will never go away because of people giving in to pseudo-science and debunked theories instead of relying on fact-based information from reputable sources. I don`t think anti-vaxxers have a clue what it was like before vaccines were invented, when people died of diseases like smallpox by the droves until that virus was wiped out by modern medicine, and a more enlightened population than we seem to have now. There can be a case made that we live in a too-antiseptic world, afraid to get our hands dirty. But that does not excuse putting children at risk of childhood illnesses that can kill. It does not excuse any fact-deprived people of putting others at risk because they don’t think they are safe to use. Of all the great things that the internet provides, it also provides people with the means to spread their most ridiculous conspiracy theories ranging from the Truthers about the 9/11 attack to the Loch Ness monster which are believed by an alarming number of otherwise people. In the case of vaccines and pseudo-science beliefs, I say no, it is not each to his own in deciding to be vaccinated as that is beyond selfish and dangerous to others. If we truly believe that children need protection we wouldn’t give in to the anti-vaxxers and would make vaccination mandatory in order to enter school: public or private. Sincerely, Robert T. Rock

Stand on guard for thee Dear Editor,

I visited a local pub for lunch Wednesday, purposely around 1 p.m. to see the start of the Blue Jays game. During the national anthem I stood in respect to the flag and our country. I, sadly, was the only one that did. If I was in a pub in England, Germany, or the USA and the respective national anthem was playing, you can be assured that everyone would stand — probably sing along as well. We truly live in the best place on earth but have we become so arrogant and complacent that we can’t stand for our national anthem? Apathy is a sad result when we take for granted what we have. Think of how many have died to protect the flag, the anthem, and all that it stands for. I was deeply saddened by the strange looks I received from a table of young men that didn’t even have the respect to remove their hats during the anthem. Can we not do better? Ernie Blumke Penticton

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ow do you measure the development of an economy? How do you quantify community? Statistics and data can track trends in employment, population, revenue, and other indicators, but they cannot always capture the impact of community well-being. Without communities, there is no economy, but without economic activity, we cannot support our communities. Economic development initiatives in the past have typically focused on attracting industry and creating employment. Development and growth are the focal points of this approach, building healthy communities through stronger economies. Now, in a globalized economy rampant with inequality, developing our towns and countries requires more than simply securing a portion of private-sector profits. Community development is a concept we can all support. Provide opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and civic engagement, and people will come together to strengthen their ties and become a vibrant collection of individuals known as a “community”. It includes problem solving on issues important to that specific community, which could include economic challenges. This approach is often grassroots, with initiatives and organizations originating from local residents. Compared to economic development, community development puts more value in social factors like quality of life; the “warm and fuzzy” factors, if you will. So how do we combine the two into effective projects and initiatives that build strong, sustainable communities through meaningful employment? Consider Love Haida Gwaii, a project that celebrates our independent entrepreneurs for their business endeavours and their contributions to our communities. The Tradeshow in Queen Charlotte last Sunday saw 50 vendors and almost 400 local residents milling about the Community Hall, mixing business and pleasure in typical small-town fashion. Deals were struck and dollars were spent, but it also created a social space for people to interact. Compared to the anonymity of e-commerce, Tradeshows are an excellent example of how community and economic development can coincide. The 21st century is full of opportunities to tackle community economic development in innovative ways. The sharing economy, social enterprise, and co-operative business models all provide a fresh perspective on old ideas. Creating sustainable communities may require more than government and grassroots programs that support employment, recreation, and conservation. A successful society will require a new paradigm on how we support ourselves and each other. While development allows us to adapt and evolve, growth cannot continue forever. Our future depends on enhancing our quality of life without compromising the resources that allow us to live here. MIEDS, Community Futures, and other organizations both on and off Haida Gwaii have the duty and pleasure of pursuing this vision of a sustainable society through community economic development. The Misty Isles Economic Development update is a collaborative promotional venture by the Misty Isles Economic Development Society and the Haida Gwaii Observer.

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Lesser-known symptoms of breast cancer Public perception that breast cancer is only identified by lumps detected through self-examination or routine mammography may prevent thousands of women from receiving an early diagnosis and the care they need. Although lumps are the most common symptom associated with the disease, women should recognize that breast cancer can produce additional symptoms. Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of the premier organizations for breast cancer research, advocacy and treatment, advises that the warning signs for breast cancer are not the same for all women (or men). Various changes in the breast and body can occur, including the following conditions. • Breast-size changes: Many left and right breasts are not completely symmetrical, and women familiar with their bodies know that one breast is often slightly larger than the other. However, breast-size changes that occur out of the blue may be indicative of a medical problem. • Skin rash or redness: Women who are breastfeeding can experience a rash on the breasts from an infection of breast tissue. But those who are not breastfeeding should be evaluated by a doctor if redness, irritation or rash appears. • Nipple changes: Nipple discharge that starts suddenly and is not associated with breastfeeding can be indicative of cancer. Other changes to the nipples, such as pulling in of the nipple (inversion) or itchy, scaling skin on the nipple, should be brought

“Women should recognize that breast cancer can produce additional symptoms.”

to the attention of a doctor. • Changes to the skin: Dimpling of the skin, peeling, flaking, or scaling skin can be a cause for concern as well. • Lumps elsewhere: Cancerous tumors may not only be felt in the breasts. Breast cancer can spread to the lymph nodes around the breasts, and lumps may be felt under the arms. • Unexplained pain: The Mayo Clinic advises that less than 10 percent of people diagnosed with breast cancer report pain as a symptom. But unexplained pain in an area of the breast should not be ignored. Breast pain that does not go away and seems to involve one area of the breast should be checked. • Fatigue: General cancer symptoms can include unusual fatigue and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms should not be left unchecked. One of the best things women and men can do is to familiarize themselves with their bodies so they will be more capable of pinpointing

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A short history of mammography Mammography remains one of the most popular and wellknown diagnostic tools for breast cancer. It is estimated that 48 million mammograms are performed each year in the United States and many others are conducted all around the world under the recommended guidance of doctors and cancer experts. Mammography can be traced back more than 100 years to 1913, when German surgeon Albert Salomon attempted to visualize cancer of the breast through radiography. By the 1930s, the concept of mammography was gaining traction in the United States. Stafford L. Warren, an American physician and radiologist, began his own work on mammography, developing techniques of producing stereoscopic images of the breast with X-rays. He also championed the importance of comparing both breast images side-by-side. Raul Leborgne, a radiologist from Uruguay, conducted his own work on mammography and, in 1949, introduced the compression technique, which remains in use today. By compressing the breast, it is possible to get better imaging through the breast and use a lower dose of radiation. Also, compression helps spread the structures of the breast apart to make it easier to see the individual internal components. Compression helps to pull the breast

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away from the chest wall and also to immobilize the breast for imaging. Advancements in mammogram technology continued to improve through the 1950s and 1960s. Texas radiologist Robert Egan introduced a new technique with a fine-grain intensifying screen and improved film to produce clearer images. In 1969, the first modern-day film mammogram was invented and put into widespread use. The mammogram process was fine-tuned in 1972 when a high-definition intensifying screen produced sharper images and new film offered rapid processing and shorter exposure to radiation. By 1976, the American Cancer Society began recommending mammography as a screening tool. Through the years, mammography became a great help to women looking to arm themselves against breast cancer. Thanks to improvements in early detection and treatment, breast cancer deaths are down from their peak and survival rates continue to climb.

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The Haida Gwaii Golf Tour has come to and end. The winners of the summer-long tour are James Sawyer from Masset in the Men’s Division and Trish Sosick of Skidegate for the Women’s Division. Lon Sharp of Queen Charlotte came out swinging to win the senior men’s division while (missing from the photo) Fran Fowler held the Senior women’s top spot since the beginning.

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Haida Gwaii documentary cleaning up the awards By Evelyn von Almassy Haida Gwaii Observer A documentary film showcasing Haida Gwaii’s unique values and standard of life continues to rack up the awards. Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World, the film which was shown here, with the director Charles Wilkinson and producer Tina Schliessler in attendance in May 2015 previously won the Best Canadian Feature documentary at the Toronto Hot Docs Festival, along with a $10,000 prize. Most recently at the Vancouver International Film Festival, the project went on to impress the judges there as well, declaring it the “clear winner” for the Most PopularCanadian Documentary Award. The film had three screenings, at VIFF, two of which were held at a 680-person theatre, and all of which were sold out. Some Haida Gwaiians who were featured in the film were at the Vancouver showings: Severin Cullis-Suzuki, Dafne Romero, Lynn Lee, Amanda Cook, and Alex Martynuik, one of the Haida Gwaii Higher Education students. Ms. Cullis-Suzuki’s father Dr. David Suzuki and mother, Dr. Tara Cullen were also in attendance. It was the

“People are liking it all over.”

- Charles Wilkinson

first time that Ms. Cullis-Suzuki had seen the film. The film also won the Best Feature Film at the One World Film Festival in Ottawa, and it will be going to the Margaret Mead Film Festival in New York, and showing tomorrow, October 24th. On November 20, it will be at the Van City Theatre in Vancouver for a week, and at the Bloor cinema in Toronto at the same time. “People are contacting us to show the film at their festivals,” Mr. Wilkinson says. “People are liking it all over; so many people feel so concerned about some of the directions we are heading in—here is such a sense of despair.” There are people who do make positive steps, and at the same time, there is a sense of hope. “Northern Gateway is probably dead,” he added. “Even Christy Clark isn’t going to be shipping natu-

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ral gas; things are looking better for the coast.” Mr. Wilkinson is currently working on his fourth film in the “quadrilogy”, which includes the first three: Peace Out, Oil Sands Karaoke, and the third, Haida Gwaii. Although Mr. Wilkinson does not like talking about projects until they are finished, he did offer one hint of the synopsis.

“One thing I can say is that [the film]is about stories about people who do things like Haida Gwaii. It closes the circle.” Peace Out began in downtown Vancouver: here we are in the city, destroying our back yard. The other two went to other areas of our province to look at how people are taking a stand where they live to make their lives and lands more

sustainable. Because of the response that Haida Gwaii has received, it makes it possible for Mr. Wilkinson to create more films. “It motivates us; there’s a ton of stuff we can do. We are so thankful to the people of Haida Gwaii, and we want everyone to know that Haida Gwaii: EOTW will be on Knowledge Network in unlimited showings, and on DVD and blue-ray very soon.”

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A small portion of the Masset residents, local government officials and emergency responders gather at the village’s muster station during a mock evacution during the Great BC Shakeout Oct. 15 at precicely 10:15 a.m. Right, QCSS students evacuate their school at the same time.

Yohanovich takes top spot at 2015 Coho Derby Submitted by the Sandspit Rod and Gun Club It was a dark and stormy – wait this was the last weekend of the 62nd Coho Derby. It was not the weather we wanted, but one weekend of the derby is usually modified by the winds of the equinox. So this year the last weekend was not the best for fishing or catching, and of the twelve coho weighed in for the weekend none made the board. Good effort by those who braved the elements. The Derby broke some records though for most tickets sold in 15 years, most fish ever weighed in and record sales at the “Shack”. There were a few minor adjustments due to weather, including Ray K’s breakfast that was in jeopardy due to the missed ferry sailing (no freight), but Elaine and the community (Copper Bay

campers, thanks for the eggs) came together to fill the requirements. Unlike most years where the final weekend provides some changes to the board, there were not any this year. Cindy Frazer, the weekend winner, didn’t make the board and all was calm with the Top 10. The ‘Braggin’ Rights’ go to Bill Y. for his second Derby win – congratulations. The Derby Dinner Awards night will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 at Norther Shores L & C. The success of this Derby is only possible because of all the volunteers who help make it happen – too numerous to name. The key folks are Ray & Elaine K. at the ‘Shack’ weighing Coho and cooking up the edibles. The folks that help them in the ‘Shack’ are indispensable and they keep coming back every year too! Of note this year were the numerous kids who picked up trash around Copper Bay to keep

things looking tidy. Also good job in keeping the fire in the stove going – one less thing Ray had to tend to. Copper Bay was certainly the social, fishing, camping and eating place for the past four weekends. Good to see so many enjoying the awesome fall weather (3 out of 4) and this traditional community event. The club can host an event, but it takes a community to make it happen. 2015 Coho Derby Final Standings Top Ten 1. Bill Yohanovich 2. Alex Matson 3. Les Wourms 4. Dave Putterill 5. Phil Oates 6. Al Hunt

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MIEDS Director of Economic Development Cameron Bell and Queen Charlotte Councillor Sabrina Frazier, right, drop by QC Liquidation to speak with owner Ruth Kendal, far left, and employee Jeany May about hurdles and opportunities facing islands businesses. The so-called Business Walk took place throughout Haida Gwaii earlier this month.

Now that the election is over, time for Broga Saturday, (thanks to all the people who came from Masset and Port) and with a very enlightening and fun dance workshop on Sunday. Love Haida Gwaii was a huge success last Sunday. The Charlotte Coffee House is happening this Friday, October by Evelyn von Almassy 23rd at the Legion, with North Beach band Tow Town on after the open mic, and the Swap ‘n Shop on the 24th in the Charlotte Hall. Farmers’ Market is still happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Kay said I am writing this after a busy week, and knowing she went through two pots of stew last Saturday.) that this coming Monday, October 19, (which will The Hallowe’en dance is happening in Charlotte be in the past when the paper comes out on Friday, on the 31st. Thanks to Tracy Morton, (also known as Dr. October 23rd), we will have a new government in Morton, dad to his two boys, and husband to his Federal politics. At least that is what I heard on wife) for reminding us of Broga, which teacher CBC radio last week, with them predicting we will by Evelyn von Almassy Devjeet Singh Khalsa launched for bringing men have the Liberals in government, with the NDP as together for yoga and connection. It happens on the Official Opposition. Or not, because not everyWednesdays from seven until half past eight. There one is included in the national polls. So we may have the NDP in power, and the were eight men there one night, so guys, don’t be Liberals as the Official Opposition. I found it shy. The Sun Studio is a great place to get more fit bizarre that Stephen Harper was at a rally for him, and positive. Speaking of the Sun Studio, put this date on your given by Rob and Doug Ford of Toronto. A sitcalendars now: Saturday, December 19. ting Prime Minister, being supported by someone There is going to be a yoga rave to celebrate the who was caught on tape smoking crack?! And the Winter Solstice. It will be by registration only, as Conservative candidate not being part of the first the space can only hold up to 40 people. More on federal debates on Haida Gwaii, yet having his posters up here? One of which was found vandalized. that soon, but in the meantime, check out glorialatham.com/yoga raves. The world of politics is a wild place. Gloria Latham is one of Kiki Van Der Heiden’s The great modern dancer Margie Gillis gave teachers. It will be a blast. an incredible performance at the Kay Centre last

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Thanks to Betsy Cardell, who sent information about the Nicola Wheston Oil Painting Group, which is a collective of 11 people that committed to bringing her from the Duthie Gallery on Salt Spring, for a five-day life drawing in oils workshop. They financially agreed to pool funds, supply lots of treats and create a supportive environment. The workshop was held October 17 to the 21st, and they gratefully acknowledge the support of the Gwaii Arts Committee which helped make this wonderful event happen. Thanks also to writer Marla Abbott who reminded us of the Swap ‘n Shop, and also sent the information that the French Immersion class of Sk’aadgaa Naay will be providing the concession at the Charlotte Hall, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday. What a busy place Haida Gwaii is; I look forward to going off- island for a rest! I will be taking in the play “Nirbhaya” at the Vancouver Cultural Centre (the “Clutch”), which received the 2013 Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award. It is based on the performers’ real life experiences and the sexual violence that happened in Delhi, India, on December 16, 2012 and shocked the world. This work also won the New York Times Critics’ Picks award. Just heard: Eddie Murphy receives Mark Twain Prize for humour. Please send your news to evelyn.vonalmassy@ haidagwaiiobserver.com before Thursdays at 2 p.m.

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An inspired triple-layer lemon cake like no other Cooking on the Rising Tide by Kris Leach

y friend Helen celebrates her birthday today. I asked her last week all ninja like, “Sooo....Helen, what’s your favorite flavour?” which in turn grants me a baleful look as she says to me, “Now, don’t go to any trouble.” I want her to smile as she sees this cake which we mark birthday celebrations with, and I want there to be a look of pure pleasure on her face when she takes that first bite and then another and another; I want her to remember this cake as she thinks of all of those who love her and surround her on this special day for being who she is. There are no guarantees in this life, so let’s eat cake and be merry at least one more time, ‘cause that’s what we should remember, the happy times, the best of times and know that we have strived to live as many of those moments as we possibly can! Helens Triple Layer Lemon Cake 2 1/3 c. cake flour 2 ¾.tsp. baking powder ¼. tsp. salt 1 ¾ c. sugar 2 T. Lemon zest ¾ c. softened butter 1c. whole milk 5 large egg yolks ¼ tsp. cream of tartar Sift together the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Pulse ¼ c. sugar and lemon zest together in a food processor until well combined Add to your mixer the butter and lemon sugar and mix until light and fluffy, then add the remaining sugar and mix until smooth. Add ¼ of the milk and mix until just blended then add the dry ingredients 1/3 at a time alternating with the remaining milk in three batches, scraping the bowl with a spatula, beat until blended. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the cream of tartar beating until stiff, but not too stiff or they will be dry. Add ¼ at a time

to the batter, folding in gently. Keep adding the whites to the batter ¼ at a time, very gently folding so as not to deflate your batter. Spread this into your well buttered pans, smoothing the tops and baking in a 350 degree oven until golden and a tester comes out smooth, around 35 – 40 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of the pans to loosen, invert onto a rack, flip right side up and let them cool completely before going on to the next step. When they’re cool, cut each cake in half horizontally with a long serrated knife, setting the first layer on your cake plate of choice right side up. Meanwhile....

The Filling ½ c. unsalted butter ¾ c. sugar ½ c. fresh lemon juice 3 T. lemon zest Pinch of salt 6 large egg yolks Melt the butter over medium heat, remove from heat and whisk in the sugar, lemon juice, zest and pinch of salt. Put it back on the heat and while whisking constantly for the next 5 or 6 minutes cook until thick, but not boiling. When the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and press the curd through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove the chunks of zest and give it a smooth texture. Let cool and keep covered and refrigerated until ready to use. So now you want to spread about 1/3 c. on the first layer, ready and waiting for you on the plate. If you want to be super professional about it, have some squares of parchment or waxed paper cut into 3-4 inches and set these under the outer edges of your first layer before you set it onto the plate. These will be removed after you finish your cake for a clean plate with no crumbs! Spread the curd almost to the outer edge of the first layer; you don’t want the curd to spread to the outside when you place the next layer on top. Continue with another layer of cake and 1/3 c. curd until you place the final 4th layer on top. Then you want to ice it.

Lemon Frosting 1 c. unsalted butter 2 T. finely grated lemon zest 3 ½ c. icing sugar 1 ½ T. Fresh lemon juice 3 T. Heavy cream Pinch of salt In a mixer beat the room temperature butter and lemon zest until well combined. Add the icing sugar in batches, mixing well until all in, then add the lemon juice and beat for a few minutes. Add the pinch of salt then the heavy cream, mix for a minute or so. Spread a very fine layer of icing on your completed cake, taking care to fill any gaps between the layers, then place in the refrigerator until firm. This is called a scratch coat or crumb coat. It seals the cake so that when you spread the icing and decorate your cake, you don’t have those messy crumbs showing up and ruining your party! Spread the remainder of the frosting smoothly over the top and sides, then decorate with lemon curls made from a channel zester, or if you don’t have one of these, use a sharp vegetable peeler, and try to do your best! I would use this item so seldom, but it is on my wish list! I will also use silver dragees to punch up the elegance and festivity of this cake. Now you can remove those squares of paper under your cake, step back and admire your work! I’ll be watching her face closely as she takes her first bite, which for me will be the icing on the cake!

Thinking about summer during our stormy fall on that one. The darkness is closing in but that gives us more time to rest after all that work. The Farmers’ Market is also over but just for the season. There will by Elizabeth Condrotte soon be new activity in the big white building next to the soccer field in ell it’s over, the election that Tlell. Starting in November we will is. Now we can return to our be hosting a few winter swap and regular lives. This month shop events leading up to the big Last and next it’s all about getting ready Minute Christmas Craft Fair. No dates been set for these activities as yet for winter. The garden needs to be have by Elizabeth Condrotte put to bed and winter crops planted, but they will be announced soon. You spring bulbs as well. The woodshed can start downsizing and cleaning out must be filled and summer tools put the storage space. Then call me if you away although there may be another want a table. The Tai Chi group has been very mowing as the grass has been growgrateful to have Wendy back to help us ing. Weeds too but they’ll freeze along with anything left in the garden. And work on our moves. Tai Chi is a living it’s time for winter tires. In the rest thing, like language, and there are of Canada they must already be on always subtle changes in the form to but the west coast can procrastinate incorporate into our practice. Wendy has brought these back to us from

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Victoria and she will be returning there next week for a brief visit and refresher. My own practice is sadly out of date as I am just returning to it after a long absence. Leately it has been interrupted by my other life as the school board trustee for Tlell and Port Clements. The Port Clements Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee met on October 13th and elected a new executive headed by chair, Andrea Turton. She was also elected to represent the Port PAC at the District PAC. Its meeting was on the 15th in Queen Charlotte. I also attended as alternate board rep. All parents of the students in Port school are automatically members of PAC. It’s the best way to influence the direction of your children’s education as DPAC meets regularly with the school board representatives. DPAC is also has a

member of the provincial body and Kim Laroque will be attending that meeting in the near future. Don and Leslie took some bulls off island so Tammy Abbot was working at the feed store while Dane took care of the clinic. The new clinic is progressing quickly. I do think our Animal Hospital will be accepting patients before our people hospital. Even though there are many months to go before the music festival returns, preparations are already underway. To that end, director Janet Rigg attended the workshop for northern BC music festival representatives in Wells over the Thanksgiving weekend. She came back inspired to make our future festivals even better for the upcoming years. It’s nice to think about summer fun during our fall stormy season when any outside activity is a wet one.

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he best Mum ever passed away peacefully on September 30, 2015. Born on May 18, 1941, Diane grew up in London, Ontario and after completing a degree in English moved to Ghana to be a CUSO Volunteer. After returning to Canada, Diane trained CUSO volunteers and led the program in BC. In 1979, a sense of adventure and a desire to help small communities led Diane to Masset and a life-long friendship with the people of Haida Gwaii. As Head of H&HR, Diane was responsible for running the Islands Health Clinics. Our Mother loved Haida Gwaii and attending potlatches, watching Haida dancing, cooking at Rediscovery and annual trips to Prince Rupert to cheer on the Haida Nation team at the All-Native Basketball Tournament became family staples. One of her proudest moments was being adopted into the Raven clan by her second Mother Ethel Jones. Diane was Haida in spirit, if not by birthright. In 1987, Diane returned to Vancouver and for the next 10 years proudly served as the Director of the Carnegie Centre. She was a passionate defender of the incredibly important role the Centre plays for the people who call the Downtown Eastside home. The final chapter of Dianeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career came at the request of Mayor Owen who asked her to help establish a new community centre in Yaletown. Diane was determined that the people forming that vulnerable community should have a gathering place to call their own. This year, the Gathering Place Community Centre celebrated its 20th Anniversary! Diane is survived by her three extremely proud sons and her beloved grandchildren.Â She will be missed by many, but we take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain.Â We will celebrate Dianeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing life on Saturday, October 24 (1:30-4:00) at the Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken St. For all our friends on Haida Gwaii, we are also planning to host a Celebration of Life in Masset in the Spring.Â We want our Mum to visit the beautiful beaches of Haida Gwaii one last time. Exact details will be announced at a later date.

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This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU. The employee is NOT required to use her automobile in the performance of her duties. JOB SUMMARY: This program provides individual and/or group counselling for children male or female ages 3 to 18 who have experienced sexual assault, violence or abuse. Qualifications: t Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in a related human/social service field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience t In-depth and up â&#x20AC;&#x201C;to-date knowledge of theory/treatment in the field of trauma and feminist counseling Training and Experience: t Two (2) years counselling experience with a sound knowledge and understanding in the area of violence against women and children from a feminist perspective

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For complete job description please contact: aa.hgspeace@mhtv.ca or Hecate Strait Employment Development Society www.hseds.ca To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current job references. Applications accepted until position is filled. Email: aa.hgspeace@mhtv.ca, Fax: 250-626-4662 Mail: Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace; P.O. Box 811, Masset, B.C. V0T 1M0 In Person: 2132 Collison Avenue, (across from the Library)

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School District No. 92 (Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a) is accepting applications for Certified Teachers on Call for the school term September 2015 to June 2016. Certified Teachers on call will be required to produce active BCTF membership with Teacher Regulation Branch certification. TTOC will be placed on district call out for all schools. Travel will be required from time to time. This position will be a member of the Local Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Teachers Union.

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Responsibilities: t You will be responsible to meet with teacher you are subbing for to receive classroom orientation t Will support the education plan that is in place for classroom t Will respect confidentiality of Students and School District 92 (Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a) information Basic Qualifications: t Ability to promote our Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Culture through example t Excellent organizational and communication skills would be an asset t Will hold an active membership with BCTF / Teacher Regulation Branch Please include copies of credentials with Resume. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm October 30, 2015. Job Posting #15-406 Human Resource Department School District No. 92 (Nisgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a) Box 240 New Aiyansh BC, V0J 1A0 Email: humanresources@nisgaa.bc.ca

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The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will: Job Posting â&#x20AC;˘ Meet contract specific goals CONTRACTED Support Worker â&#x20AC;˘ Have proven skills and be available Aboriginal to work with Family Crisis Intervention â&#x20AC;˘Haida Support youth and or their families to learn life skills Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term work â&#x20AC;˘ Support youth supportive to participate in life skills and recreational that can provide services for children, youth andopportunities their families on Haida Gwaii. â&#x20AC;˘ Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs QUEEN CHARLOTTE MASSET The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will: partners â&#x20AC;˘ Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community Meet contract specific goals â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team Have proven skills and be available toreports work with Crisis Course, Intervention â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘Maintain confidential records, submit asCore directed by team leader Prerequisite to getMasset Rollergirls Open Skate Support and or their families learn life skills â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘Must clearyouth the5-7:30 criminal record checkto and criminal record review to work with children and and Wednesdays p.m. ting your BC hunter number â&#x20AC;˘ vulnerable Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities adults atâ&#x20AC;˘the J. 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