Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw First Nation Comprehensive Community Planning
Staff Update
We need more staff participation in the CCP. Please come out to CCP meetings or let Jessie know how to include you in the CCP in a way that works for you.
May 2009
H
appy (early) Mother’s Day to all of you Moms out there! April was a busy month. We had two Forestry Forums, one at the hall on the 16th and one at the (newly renovated and beautiful) Elders’ Centre on the 30th. We had about 50 people for the whole day at the first one, and about 30 at the second one. There were many good things that came out of these forums, and we will be having another one in a month to check up on progress. We also had guests from the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) come to our community to visit.We might have some UBC students around this summer to help out with the CCP. If you have comments about this give me a shout! It’s been great to see staff coming out to CCP events, hope to see more of you in the coming days! Gila’kasla, Jessie Hemphill CCP Coordinator
1. Governance Meeting May 11 5-7 pm GN Elders’ Centre (beside band office)
At this meeting we will be talking about chief & council, treaty, government, administration & staff, and other leadership issues. If you are a staff member you should really come to this CCP meeting!
Dinner Provided!
Silena George CCP Assistant
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) (250) 902-2306 ccp@gwanak.info
Community 2.‘Empowering Voices’ Workshop May 27 9:00-3:00 GN Elder’s Centre This workshop will train you to do community visioning and how to write proposals. Spaces are limited, so please RSVP to as soon as possible! (902-2306 or ccp@gwanak.info).
Free & Open to Community Members!
Top: Elders’ Centre Re-opening, April 9. Bottom: (left) Participants at the April 16 Forestry Forum listening to Ted Stevens’ update on Gwa’Nak Resources. (right) Pulling names for the door prizes.
3. Forestry Forum 3 First Week in June GN Elder’s Centre
At the first forum we identified employment & consultation in forestry as major issues. At the second forum, we established community goals in employment and consultation (or ‘guidance seeking’) and figured out some ways to work towards those goals. At the third forum, we (including the forestry companies) will all report back on our progress. Everyone welcome!