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CALL OUT LIST Just a friendly reminder to please come into the band office to come fill out a call out list form. This is very beneficial to our community in many ways I strongly encourage you to come and take advantage of the help that is being offered!
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If you are looking for a job or are struggling or just simply need something to do and get paid for it… come fill a form out at the receptionist desk make sure to have a number that you can be reached at. I sincerely apologize but I just cannot come and find you if I do not have an accurate/updated number, please help me help you! If you are already on the call out list and are wondering why you haven't been called it is because I do not have a working number for you, we have a lot of jobs coming up don't miss out we can help, and if you can't do physical work let me know and I will make note of it and wait until jobs come up that you can do. The call out list is like any other list I will go down the list in the order it was drawn or the order that I received your form, No exceptions!
There are other people who would have taken that job!
I can't call you in two times in a row the next job is for the next person.
3 UPDATE FROM CHIEF & COUNCIL 4 SPPED LIMIT UPDATE! 5-6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 7-8 CLOSER LOOK AT TREATY QUESTIONS 9 TRUST VOTE: HOURS EXTENDED, PROPOSAL PASSED 10-13 GFB UPDATE 14 ELDERS UPDATE 15 PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE 16 HIGH SCHOOL YEAR END CELEBRATION 17-18 UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA FACULTY OF EDUCATION 19-20 HEAD LICE- HOW TO GET RID OF THEM 21-23 MORE ON PH (POTENTIAL HYDROGEN) 24 ISLANDLINK BUS SERVICES JOB OPPORTUNITY 25 FIRST NATION SUPPORT WORKER JOB OPPORTUNITY 26 JUNIOR WATCHMAN PROGRAM JOB OPPORTUNITY 27 CULTURAL GUID\ ART SHACK JOB OPPORTUNITY 28-30 LOCAL JOB POSTING/ BIRTHDAY WISHES/ REQUEST
Our list consists of 85 people as of today and 35 of those people are working full time we are aiming for everyone to have jobs, if we run out of people and still have jobs what will we do then? Not much we can do so please come in and fill a form out, if you filled one out already you don't need to fill another one out.
If I call you and you said yes to a job and didn't show up and are on social assistant I have to report this to Pat, and I will have some kind of restrictions to when your name comes up again.
Once I have gone through the list I go right to the top again.
If you just need to change your number we will gladly take your number leave it with Bernadine at the front desk. Thank you in advance! any questions please call me at the Band office. Lucy Scow (W) 250.949.8343 (C) 250.902.8724
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Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office
This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every second week and posted to the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail bandreception@gwanak.info
Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Les Taylor, Native court worker
(250) 949-8343
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements, lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc. Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community are: Website (www.gwanak.info) Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw) Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office
PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0
COUNCIL Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486
Sits on all committees / paddywalkus@gmail.com
Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-3404
Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries, Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty, Personnel and Finance Portfolios
Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852
Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios
Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3855
Health & Social Development, Housing, Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios
Margaret Bernard, Finance
finance@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development
ecdev@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2301
Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development
patriciad@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty
chemphil@telus.net / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant
kasalas4859@hotmail.com / (250) 902-2311 Lucy Scow, Finance/ council secretary
lucyscow@gmail.com/ (250) 902-2300 Lorna Henderson, Housing
l.d.henderson7@live.ca / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer lhanslawson@msn.com / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education
grace.smith176@gmail.com / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works
bswain4@telus.net / Cell: (250) 230-0087 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre Silena George Elders’ Coordinator
Silena1314@gmail.com / (250) 949-7406 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services
Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811
Eddie Charlie: (250) 230-9251
Housing Portfolio
Sandra Charlie: (250) 230-4677
Housing Portfolio
Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360
Housing Portfolio
Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459
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Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School
Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca Eke Me-Xi School
(250) 949-8332
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THE SEEP LIMIT IS 30 KM!
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Economic Development Update Hello again!! Our economic development corporation is just about complete and almost ready to start doing business!! I would like to thank the Elders and Community for their input into coming up with a name for the corporation. The new name is- k̓awat̕si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) this was the name chosen by you! Just a reminder that k̓awat̕si - [k̓a] (wa) (t̕si) Means- treasure box, painted
First Nations how to do community planning. Today Jessie runs her own company, works and presents all over Canada, sits on council for the District of Port Hardy as the first local First Nations person ever elected to that council, and continues to do many projects with the Gwa'sala'Nakwaxda'xw Nations. She also recently won a seat as Director at Large for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, and is a board member for the Canadian Women's Foundation's Girl's Fund
I would also like to introduce you to the first board of directors of the KEDC, they were appointed into these positions by Chief and Council who has the legal obligation to oversee this board. The board members are as follows: James Walkus: successful businessman well respected leader full bio to follow.
Jessie Hemphill was raised in the Gwa'sala'Nakwaxda'xw community, attending the GN School when it was still portables, and spending summers as a child and adult in the home lands. After graduating from PHSS as the "Top All Around Student" in 2003 she finished her Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Indigenous Studies before returning home to lead the GN Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) in 2008. Three years of community meetings gave Jessie a good sense of the community's vision and needs as she moved into a role as Communications Director and Executive Assistant for the band, while also traveling the province to teach other PAGE 5
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David Mitchell has been the General Manager with Community Futures Mt. Waddington since April 2009. David’s strengths as a manager include his ability to communicate both orally and in writing and his ability to build strong partnerships, all of which contribute to CFMW’s business and community economic development goals. As a result, CFMW has built a solid record of community economic development projects, funded through the Fisheries Legacy Trust’s West Coast Community Adjustment Program (WestCCAP) and an Investment Loan Fund that enjoys a level of activity similar to regions of the province with much larger populations. David is the President of the Port McNeill and District Chamber of Commerce. He is also a lead partner on a key regional “workforce development” initiative involving industry, employers, the college, school district and local governments. Prior to joining Community Futures David enjoyed a 25 year career with the Provincial Government. Over his career David held a 06/13/2014
number of positions in various ministries, including Director of Intergovernmental Relations for the Ministry of Human Resources. In this position David negotiated extensively, on a number of key federal-provincial funding programs, with senior federal officials. David was the driving force behind a new national funding framework for employment programs for persons with disabilities, which was introduced in 2002. After leaving government in 2003 David ran his own consulting business working extensively with non-profit organizations throughout BC. David moved from Victoria to the North Island in 2006.
Judith Bosire grew up in a small village in western Kenya. She holds Masters degrees in Financial Economics and in International Development, and her experience includes working for Merrill Lynch and Citigroup at Wall Street. Judith has worked with Coastal First Nations as a consultant for Coast Opportunity Funds agency to develop an awards impact assessment model for funded Nations. She has also worked through ISIS at the UBC Sauder School of Business as a First Nations social and economic strategic planning researcher to deliver business plans, workplans, and economic feasibility studies for engaged First Nations in BC. Her most recent engagement with the community was working on the Ba’as Reconstruction project.
Les Taylor is a Kwakiutl from the Tsawataineuk Band in Kingcome Inlet and transferred to the Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations 20 years ago. He has worked at many senior level positions over the years. He started his career at an early age, owning his own falling company for 20 years and as owner operator of a water taxi operation in the North Island. He has held senior management positions for Housing Corporations, Native organizations and other Native Bands. He is very experienced in Economic Development initiatives, development and opportunities. He takes pride in his culture and actively participates in our potlatch system. His Chiefs name is “ NUMAS “ He currently resides in Port Hardy, B.C. with his two youngest girls and their dog, Queenie and two cats, Midnight and Raja. He has 6 daughters, 1 son and 7 grandchildren. He is currently working in the legal profession. He can be contacted at ltaylor@nccabc.com As you can tell these individuals bring a tremendous amount of business knowledge and experience to the board. Chief and Council was proud to be able to appoint three members from our community to sit with two others that bring their own expertise to KEDC. Some of the next steps include a meeting with the Board of Directors and Chief and Council to review roles and responsibilities, code of conduct, accountability, reporting structure and many other things. It will also be important to have our businesses setup bank accounts, WCB numbers, GST and HST numbers, and finalize our corporate emblem. Then we start doing business!! Still lots to do but we are getting closer!! Gila’kasla and until next time, stay safe!!
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CLOSER LOOK AT TREATY QUESTIONS
On May 7th we held the second annual GN Community Celebration & Open House, to highlight all of the good work that has happened in our community over the last year. The Treaty Office had booths open to answer any questions and to provide materials on the treaty negotiation process. Also, as reported in the last Yo! News, in the evening we had a Q&A session with Roy Francis, the Sliammon Chief Negotiator (Sliammon has just signed their treaty). People wrote their questions and Roy answered them. Also, Johnny Henderson Sr. and Doug Johnny Sr. were given time to make a short presentation and ask some questions. There were many great questions asked, and this is the first of many Yo! News articles that will take a closer look at answering the treaty questions that are coming from members.
secured highly valuable development land but also protected important fishing and shellfish areas. Another example is the capital transfer fund. Sliammon is preparing to invest the fund in a trust fund that can look after generations yet to come. Roy stressed that it is ‘what you do with what you secure’ that is key to addressing hurdles. Roy also talked about how important it is to involve the community in all discussions and not to lose sight of vision and goals. He concluded that it is easy for people to reject things they many not fully understand and much harder to build - which needs to be a focus. Questions from G-N Members Some fundamental questions brought up by members, and the first to be discussed here, are: 1. What are aboriginal title and rights? 2. What is ‘grassroots’ title and rights and how do they connect? 3. What does treaty mean?
Sliammon First Nation Treaty Roy Francis explains that it has been a ‘long road’. About 18 years ago they started off in the treaty process talking about what needs to change for their community such as: o o o o
Jobs Services/health Continued access to a land base Certainty around hunting and fishing rights
Focus on ‘Building’ for the Future Roy talked about some of the hurdles faced by his community. The land base was an important discussion; community members wanted more land. They asked themselves what percentage would provide ‘enough land’. An important insight was that the answer would always be there is never enough
1. Aboriginal Title and Rights: Our way of saying aboriginal title and rights is “Oweentna-kula”, which means “one with the land and sea we own”. The courts have defined aboriginal title as land which a First Nation can prove that it used and occupied historically to the exclusion of other First Nations before the year 1846. Aboriginal title is a right to land. Aboriginal title is like ordinary land ownership in many ways. The owner can exclude others from the property, take resources from it, and use it for business or pleasure. But there are important differences, too. Aboriginal title is a right to land that was used and occupied by a First Nation in exclusion to other First Nations before 1846. Aboriginal title is a communal right. An individual cannot hold aboriginal title. This means that decisions about land must be made by the community as a whole.
land because we will never get back 100% of our land in Treaty or in Court. So the question had to be reexamined: What types of land do we need to meet Sliammon community needs and can we secured enough land in treaty to meet core needs? Through this approach, Sliammon succeeded in securing 20,564 acres of key lands including 70 km of waterfront. The focus on prime waterfront lands
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Aboriginal title is a type of aboriginal right. Generally, aboriginal rights are practices that were integral to the cultural of a First Nation prior to contact with Europeans. Because each First Nation has a different history and culture, each First Nation may have different aboriginal rights. Likely, all First Nations could prove aboriginal rights to hunt and fish. Other potential rights might include:
all work together to protect and develop our aboriginal title in GN territories/ homelands. .
cutting and using trees to build bighouses and other community buildings harvesting plants and medicines Self-determination & self- government Practice one’s own culture and customs including language
3. What is a Treaty?
For G-N we have strong evidence in a lot of these areas but we have not yet proven them in court. This is one reason why we working on negotiating a Treaty to confirm all of the rights in a Treaty.
2. Grassroots aboriginal title In the aboriginal rights movement some people refer to the “Grassroots” as people who are members of First Nations and are not necessarily Chief or Council or elected or hereditary leaders. In the Assembly of First Nations there is often a tension between the Chiefs who get to vote on AFN issues and the “grassroots” members of First Nations who do not get to vote on AFN issues. Some people refer to “Grassroots” title however, legally, there is no such thing as “Grassroots” title. This is because aboriginal title is held by the whole First Nation and not just a group of community members who decide they want to do their own thing. However, the idea of “Grassroots” is important to G-N because we need to make sure that our elected Chief and Council, our hereditary Chiefs and our members
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One reason GN has entered into negotiating a treaty is to be able to define our aboriginal rights with certainty and to protect them (once concluded, treaties are protected in Canadian law under the Constitution).
Under the BC treaty process, a treaty is a negotiated agreement between a First Nation, Canada, and British Columbia. The agreement clearly spells out the rights, responsibilities and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. BC has a six stage treaty negotiation process, and GN is in stage 4, negotiation of an ‘agreement in principle’. The agreement in principle defines a range of rights and obligations, and forms the basis for the treaty. With treaty we will have an opportunity to define our rights and title as we think they should be. Treaty negotiations involve many important and complex issues such as: Land ownership Environmental protection Roads and rights of way Wildlife management Forestry, fisheries and other resources Governance Financial benefits Collecting tax revenues from businesses and individuals In future Yo! News we will look at the benefits of a treaty as well as questions about how our lands, rights and funding can be protected. We welcome any questions or comments.
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June 6th, 2014 Good Food Bag Recipes
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say that I am very happy to join the team that has made the Good Food Bag happen and to continue the work Lucy and others have stated. I’m going to keep following Lucy’s format and include a few recipes as well as the extras bag and whenever possible I will try including a traditional food. I’m very excited to meet and work with everyone! I really welcome feedback so if you have any suggestions, don’t hesitate to let me know.
Lemon Baked Chicken with Potatoes, Tomatoes and Herbs Here’s a fresh tasting meal with lemon, herbs and vegetables just in time for summer. One pot baked meals helps to cut down with dishes and is a good alternative to fried cooking. This meal is full of nutritious vegetables like tomatoes, spinach and potatoes, all rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and fiber which will keep you full while helping reduce high cholesterol levels and is good for helping maintain proper blood sugar levels. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 2-3 potatoes, chopped into bite size pieces 2 Tomatoes, cut into quarters (smaller if desired) 1 tbsp dried basil (2 tbsp if fresh, chopped) 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tbsp dried if fresh not available) 1 lemon black pepper to taste 2 tsp olive oil 1 Cup Spinach
And if ever you don’t understand something in the recipe or would like to know if you could substitute anything, don’t be shy, give me a shout! Hope you enjoy! - Michelle 240-714-4117 michellehelenebeaulieu@hotmail.com
Preparation
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lemon. Bake @ 350°F for 20 minutes. * Use the entire lemon chopped (rind and juice) to add extra flavor to the dish. You can later dispose of the cooked lemon when you dish the meal out on your plate.
1 fresh lime, juiced 1 diced shallot (can substitute 2 tbsp regular onion diced) 2 tbsp honey, or to taste ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp of toasted sesame oil, or to taste 1 tbsp olive oil
2. Add the chopped tomatoes, spinach, parsley and basil, toss and bake for another 10 minutes. 3. Serve on a plate or in a bowl. Enjoy!
Preparation: 1. Combine all of the dressing ingredients into a small blender and blend until smooth. If you don’t have a blender, chopping the ingredients into small pieces and stirring until blended will do the same trick. If you prefer a stronger taste of the toasted sesame oil, add a bit more, but remember a little goes a long way!
Sweet Sesame-Lime Cabbage Salad Here’s an easy salad that you can have as a side dish or a full meal by adding chicken, sausage, fish or leave it vegetarian by adding chickpeas, yum! Great for something light when you don’t want to cook a big meal on a hot day. Grated carrots are something a little different you can toss into just about any salad making it easy to get Vitamin A, which is good for your vision and immune system.
2. Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well with the prepared dressing. Shred carrots with the largest size of your cheese grater. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving. 3. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Ingredients For the salad:
½ cabbage, thinly sliced 1-2 grated carrots 2 green onions, chopped 1 handful of fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) – not provided
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Easy Dessert or healthy snack to cool down: Cantaloupe-Mint Sorbet or Popsicles Blended frozen fruit mixes make excellent healthy alternatives to ice creams, popsicles and other frozen treats that have high contents of 06/13/2014
refined sugars. While the natural sugars in the fruit satisfies your taste buds, cantaloupe boosts your system with vitamins (A and C) and because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 it helps regulate your metabolism and blood sugars.
2. Chop the mint into small pieces and add to the blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth. 3. For Sorbet, add mixture in a container and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours or until frozen but still slightly soft (you’ll have to stir occasionally to get the desired consistency and keep it from freezing completely). 4. For popsicles, the mixture should be completely frozen - Great way to re-use individual yogurt containers (or ice cube trays) by filling them up with the cantaloupe mixture and placing a popsicle stick in the center. Fun and delicious for adults and kids!
Ingredients
½ Cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and chopped 2 sprigs of Mint, chopped ¼ cup Water
Directions 1. Chop the cantaloupe and place into blender add ¼ cup water.
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YO WIKSAS? Just a little update on the Elders Program. Our staff has welcomed Michelle to our team. She has taken Lucy Hemphill's position and will continue to work with the Elders. We had an excellent turn out this past Monday for Elders Fun Day! Reminder that Elders fun days now begin @ 12pm with lunch. We have Matt & Chelsey come on and do their weekly routine with the Elders. Good job team! Our funding proposal was approved by Community vote on Tuesday. We may now proceed with the Kamloopa Pow wow arrangements (Aug. 1-5) The Elders Council finally met yesterday after a long month off of meetings. Brush will be cleared behind the Elder's Center early next week. Phase One of the Walkway Project. How exciting. We will have a couple of fundraisers, yes we do have to fundraisers. It's all part of the agreement with Trust. June 25th @ 11am the Elders will have a bake sale & a car wash at the Elder's Center! July 11, they will have fish & chip lunch for sale at 12pm. Just a reminder, the Elder's Center is now closed to the community for extra curricular activities. It is now only available during office hours for work purposes. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. But the Elders have made their decision. Michelle & I will be planning a food/plant harvest trip in the next week or two. Stay tuned for updates. Walking club will begin Wednesday's at 11am- meet at Elder's Center. Council meetings will resume every Friday at 10am, unless otherwise informed. Still no leads on the TV, sadly :( Have a great weekend everyone! Happy Father's Day to all you amazing fathers out there! Yours truly Silena George, Elder's Coordinator
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HIGH SCHOOL YEAR END CELEBRATION
COME CELEBRATE OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AT THE WAKAS HALL ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 18TH 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! DAVID BROTCHIE CHYENNE JANSSEN KRISTEN WALKUS CASSIDY WALKUS STEPHANIE WALKUS CHASSIDY WILLIE ALSO GRADUATING FROM BELLA COOLA IS DANIKA NACCARELLA AND TAMMY DUNCAN FROM VANCOUVER! CONGRATS!
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IslandLink Bus Services 258 Nottingham Drive Nanaimo, BC V9T 1K8
Full-time summer employment Start June 29th – finish September 1st June 2014
Port Hardy Bus Drivers!
Islandlink Bus Services is looking for two full-time professional drivers. You must possess the following: professional driving skills customer service skills basic computer skills high speed internet working printer Islandlink account (easily attainable). These drivers will offset each other. Shifts are 4 days on and then 4 days off; or to be determined. Your day will start around 10am with a pre-trip and departure at 10:45am from Port Hardy. You will arrive in Campbell River at or about 1:45pm. Daily noon hour tasks; Fuel at Chevron card lock Vacuum and clean inside bus; wipe windows; clean pockets for garbage and items left behind. Wash the vehicle. Swap for another vehicle in Campbell River Under 30 minutes of your time. Your return trip is at 3:15pm or upon arrival of Departure Bay bus in Campbell River, with an arrival in Port Hardy at or about 6:10pm. Your most important and final task each day is your reconciliation report to be completed thoroughly and correctly each and every day at the end of your working day; no later than midnight. You will be paid an 8 hour day at $140 per day with a $2.50 / day expense allowance and a $300 bonus at the end of the season for completing the season. Anyone interested please forward cover letter and resume to Lisa Brisco at lbrisco@islandlinkbus.com no later than June 11, 2014; interviews Friday, June 13th. PAGE 24
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Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation Coastal Guardian Watchmen /Fisheries Technician Summer 2014
Junior Watchmen Program Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations is pleased to offer two (2) full time Junior Guardian Watchmen/Junior Fisheries Technician positions for the summer of 2014(July & August). The successful candidates will be individuals who have shown an aptitude toward and awareness of the current Guardian Watchmen/Fisheries programs. The successful candidates will be registered and attending high school or University and will be open to the required training as well as the willingness to be continually learning in their positions. Successful candidates should have the following; Willingness to learn Proven attendance and punctuality Open mind to new/different situations No alcohol or drug issues Additional Training that may be considered; Any accredited Vessel operating certificate Biology, oceanography, forestry, fishery certificates or diplomas Guardians must be willing to be away from home for days at a time, living in cramped conditions in potentially inhospitable areas. The work will require literacy and the ability to input data into a database. Wage for this position is $12.00/hr. For a full Junior Watchmen job description please email lwalkus07@gmail.com Competition closes June 19, 2014 All resumes must be delivered to: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office 180 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, BC Attention: Leslie Walkus
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Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation Cultural Guide/ Art Shack Supervisor
Art Shack Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations is pleased to offer one (1) full time Cultural Guide/Art Shack supervisor and one (1) Cultural Guide position for the summer of 2014(July & August). The successful candidates will be individuals who have shown an aptitude toward and awareness of the current and past history of the Homelands. Knowledge of a broad base of wildlife among the coast is an asset. Candidates must be willing and able to learn quick, take direction with high organizational skills. Successful candidates should have the following; Willingness to learn Proven attendance and punctuality Open mind to new/different situations No alcohol or drug issues Able to keep a very clean and spotless area Additional Training that may be considered; Any accredited Marine Safety or first aid Super Host or any other Public interaction Course Cultural guide get paid by the trip which consists of a 4 hour boat ride and 4 hours in the Art shack. The work will require literacy and the ability to input data into a database. Wage for this position is $13.00/hr & $100.00 per guided tour For a Cultural Guide job description please email lwalkus07@gmail.com Competition closes July 19th, 2014 All resumes must be delivered to: Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office 180 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, BC Attention: Leslie Walkus
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LOCAL JOB POSTING Front Desk Clerk-Full-Time Company: North Shore Inn Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 9am Qualifications & Experience: Duties include: Taking reservations, check in & assist guests, answering phones, some computer work, filing, keeping work area tidy, and check guest's room conditions. Willing to train but must be responsible & reliable. Start ASAP. How to apply: In person with resume to 7370 Market Street Bus Driver-Seasonal Industry: Transportation Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 9am Details: Schedules are 4 days on then 4 days off; we need two people to offset each other. Operates June 27 through to September 1st. Pre-trip and depart Port Hardy each day at 10:45am. Wash, vacuum and fuel vehicle in Campbell River. Depart Campbell River at 3:15pm daily and return to Port Hardy at or about 6pm. Qualifications & Experience: You must have: Class 4 unrestricted license Working cell phone PC with high speed internet and working printer Experience with passenger transport and computers Perfect for school bus driver's off season.. Along with your daily salary, we offer $2.50/day for expenses and $5/day bonus at the end of the season for fulfilling your summer position. How to apply: Please email lbrisco@islandlinkbus.com your resume and recent driver's abstract Service Clerk-Part-Time Company: Supreme Conveniece Store Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: Minimum wage Expiry Date: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 9am Details: We are looking for a service clerk to join our team. This person will be responsible for running the cash register, lotto terminal, general cleaning duties, opening and closing the store. As well as stocking the shelves. Qualifications & Experience: No experience is necessary we will train the right person. How to apply: Apply in person with resume at 7185 Market Street. PAGE 28
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Front Desk Attendant-Seasonal Company: Providence Place Inn Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: minimum wage - $12 Expiry Date: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 9am Details: Attention to detail in dealing with customers both face to face and by email and phone. Good interpersonal skills. Able to follow instructions and procedures explicitly. Qualifications & Experience: Front Desk experience an asset. Strong People skills & Strong computer skills an asset. Flexibility in schedules as work does fluctuate some around ferry schedules. Able to work any shifts including nights and weekends. Must be able to present a strong professional demeanor. Could lead to part time/fulltime spare even in winter. How to apply: In Person At Front Desk or by email to info@providenceplace.ca Server/Bartender-Seasonal Company: Sporty Bar & Grill Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: Minimum wage plus tips Expiry Date: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 9am Details: To strengthen our team over the summer time we are looking for servers with experience, and the ability to work in a professional manner in a fast pace environment. Must be able to work weekends and/or nights. Qualifications & Experience: A minimum experience of two years in restaurant/bistro is required. How to apply: email: sportybar@telus.net, by mail: Box 113, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0 or drop of resumed at 8700 Hastings Street Janitor-Part-Time Company: All Pro Janitorial Industry: Other Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9am Details: Busy janitorial company requires janitor able to handle auto scrubber and other cleaning equipment. Willing to train. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Qualifications & Experience: Require DL. How to apply: Apply to John Tidbury Phone: 250.902.7218 or Fax resume to: 250.949.7238 Server/Bartender-Part-Time Company: Sam's Place Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9am Details: We are looking for an experienced bartender and server. Qualifications & Experience: Serving or Bartending experience an asset! 06/13/2014
How to apply: Please Apply in person with resumé to Sam's Place Restaurant. 7300 Trustee Road Host/Hostess-Part-Time Company: Sam's Place Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9am Details: We are looking for a part time hostess to join our team. How to apply: Please drop off a resumé to Sam's Place Restaurant. 9300 Trustee Road
Company: Shoprite Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Monday, June 16, 2014 - 9am Details: Job includes: sales, customer service, furniture assembly and receiving. Qualifications & Experience: Must possess excellent communication skills. Must be customer service oriented, self motivated, very familiar with cash/credit transactions, and be able to follow instructions. How to apply: Please apply by fax 250 949 8911 or in person with resume.
Marine & Chandlery Sales Rep-Full-Time Company: Redden Net Company Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 9am Details: Sales & Inventory control person. Must be reliable, flexible, motivated with good communication skills. Should be able to take direction, work independently, assume responsibility, as well as offer & implement new ideas. Qualifications & Experience: Experience in sales, knowledge of marine industry, must be computer literate, preferably with POS experience. How to apply: Fax resume: 250.949.2669 Attn: Nola Ordanor or email reddenaccts@shaw.ca
Process Line Workers-Seasonal Company: Keltic Seafooods Industry: Commercial Fishing Wage: $12hr Expiry Date: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 9am Details: Opening for 35 Fish Processors! The season runs from July-November.
Line Cook-Full-Time Company: Glen Lyon Inn Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Expiry Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 9am Details: Duties includes but not limited to: completing prep tasks, completing cleaning tasks, executing menu accurately with portion control and consistency. Work starts on June 16th. Qualifications & Experience: Must be reliable and enthusiastic for scheduled shifts along with 2 years' experience line cooking. How to apply: In Person with resume to Gord or Eva: Glen Lyon Inn, 6435Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy
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Line-Cook-Seasonal Company: Sporty Bar & Grill Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Monday, June 16, 2014 - 9am Details: Must be able to work evenings and weekends, work independently or in a team and under stress. Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in busy restaurant/bar How to apply: per email: sportybar@telus.net mail: box 113, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 or drop off in restaurant, 8700 Hasting street, Port Hardy Furniture Sales Person-Full-Time PAGE 29
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Company Require WSBC approved safety toe rubber boots with tread. Qualifications & Experience: Good clean “food safe” hygienic work habits Able to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program regulations Occupational First Aid certification an asset but not necessary How to apply: Human Resource ManagerKeltic Seafoods PO Box 1559, Port Hardy, BC, Canada V0N 2P0 Phone: 250-949-8088 Fax: 250-949-8825 Email: hr@kelticseafoods.com Clerk/ Cashier-Full-Time Company: Old Schoolhouse Store Industry: Retail & Wholesale Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 9am Details: Provide customer service, operate till, perfom cash/debit transactions.Must be flexible with shifts, available for various shifts between the hours of 6 AM to 10 PM including weekends. How to apply: Apply in person with resume to Old Schoolhouse Store: 4950 Beaver Harbour Road, (off Byng Road} 06/13/2014
Journeyman Carpenter-Full-Time Company: Geisler Construction Industry: Construction/ Trades Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 9am Qualifications & Experience: Must be Journeyman Carpenter knowledgeable in all aspects of house construction. Must have Class 5 DL and provide driver's abstract. Require own hand tools, hard hat, safety boots. Start ASAP. How to apply: Phone or Fax: 250.949.7139 or phone 250.949.1135 cell or email geislerconst@cablerocket.com Chambermaid/Housekeeper-Part-Time Company: Glen Lyon Inn Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: $11/Hour to start Expiry Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 9am Details: Duties include: Clean rooms, wash walls, vacuum. PT position 20-26 Hours/week Qualifications & Experience: Must be in good physical condition for cleaning duties; able to work on call, weekends and weekdays. How to apply: Apply in person with resume to Ann Gray at Front Desk of Glen Lyon Inn, 6435 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy Hill Boss/Buckers/Riggers-Full-Time Company: Croman Corporation Industry: Forestry Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 9am Qualifications & Experience: This is a heli-logging camp position.Must be experienced in Heli-Logging and all aspects of bucking & rigging. Required Hard Hat, safety caulk boots & personal safety gear. How to apply: Apply by email to mikeghis@telus.net Ramp Agent-Seasonal Company: Pacific Coastal Airlines Industry: Transportation Wage: $11.94/Hour Expiry Date: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 9am Details: Duties include: Load/unload freight, luggage from PC aircraft, accept & release freight, create waybills; tow & inspect aircraft; drive passengers to float dock, operate forklift and other machinery as required. Qualifications & Experience: Valid Class 5 DL, team player, work well alone, excellent customer service skills, lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work outdoors. How to apply: email claudia@pacificcoastal.com
Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: $10.25 - $12/ hr Expiry Date: Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 9am Details: General housekeeping and sanitation of guest rooms, hallways and public washrooms and Laundry. Qualifications & Experience: Housekeeping experience an asset. Attention to detail and strong sanitary habits are important. Hard working, Some flexibility in scheduling as room sales dictates hours. Able to do stairs. How to apply: In person with resume at front desk or email to info@providenceplace.ca. NO phone calls please.
BIRTHDAY\REQUESTS A very special Birthday wish going out to two of my niece for June 25, 2014- June 30,2014 We love you both Aunty Cat. ********************************************* Wishing a beautiful women a very Happy Birthday Vimo June 26, 2014 From: Val, Kevin, Boys and baby ######################################### I can do yard work I have my own weed/brush cutter $40 to cut and take brush away Or $20 to cut grass 902-1497 Stan George ===================================== For sale: Sturdy wide walker folding for transport it is in very good shape I am asking $50 obo Text: (250) 230-4357 Mable James _____________________________________________ We just want to congratulate our niece Kristen hope on her graduation. We love you so much babe. Love uncle Ernie, Aunty Lucy and kids “””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””” Congrats to the 2014!! Graduates! YAY!!
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