com m u n i t y Christmas dinner On December 12 the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community came together for the annual community Christmas Dinner.
In the past this dinner has been organized by many people, with Sandra Charlie in particular playing an important role in the organization. While she was unable to play as big a role this year, Sandra’s hard work and dedication to the community were acknowledged at the dinner. Thank you Sandra!
Y O! NEWS
Jan 11 2011
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treaty update, run walk + pole train
ing, trophy sponsors needed
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trust update + elders update
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christmas dinner photos
6 patient travel + ccp dinner invite 7
truth & rec commision hearings
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anti-bullying poster
9 KDC job posting 10 S.A. Submission form
Clarke, Jamaine & Sonny compete in the traditional male beauty contest. Jamaine came in first, Clarke in second, and Sonny in third.
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local job postings
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colouring & maze
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mark your calendar
birthdays ETC.
“Wishing my brother Keanu a Happy Belated birthday. Congrats to Mary..Babygirl.. and Mark on the John Henderson, Ricky Coon & helpers did the ca- birth of their baby Willie. Congrats to Sally and Lattering for the dinner, which was phenomenal. Thank in [Leighton] on the birth of their baby girl Nianne.” you also to all of the paid help and volunteers who helped out in the kitchen, dishing out the meal, and - Fr Donna, Wil and kids helping to set-up & clean-up. “Lou and Elizabeth Walkus’ family would like to There was some confusion this year around fundwish the following a very happy birthday: Kendric Anderson, Libby Walkus, Gregory Walkus, Pering for the dinner, which has been provided by rys Charlie, Don Felkley, Victor Hanuse Jr., Bryce the bingo committee in the past. The Gwa’salaWalkus, Quinten Coon, Philena Walkus, Sierra ’Nakwaxda’xw Administration stepped up, as did the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Trust, both contribut- Walkus, and Mackenna Scow. Love you all!” ing the funds for the catering, gifts and everything “Happy Birthday to “my” Diamond Princess. Thlia else that goes into making the dinner a success. Lynn Mandy Mae, January 16th.” Huge thanks to Les Taylor for doing a ton of lastminute organizing, and to Gary & Ernie who helped - Lots of love Mom, Bros + Sisters, MC the event. For more pictures, turn to page 5.
and baby John Wesley.
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