Yo! news may 13 2016

GWA’SALA - ‘NAKWAXDA’ XW NATION BOX 998 ● 154 TSULQUATE RESERVE ● PORT HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA ● V0N 2P0 PHONE: (250) 949-8343 949 ● FAX: (250) 949-7402 ● WEB: WWW.GWANAK.INFO

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NOMINATIONS: BAND COUNCIL Date: May 9, 2016 Dear Gwa’sala – ‘Nakwaxda’xw Band Members, Please note that nominations for Gwa’sala – ‘Nakwaxda’xw Council will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm on Thursday, 30 June, 2016 at the Elders’ Centre Centre.

Up for nominations are:  4 two-year year Band Council positions  Terms ended for Gary Walkus, lkus, Dodie Rufus, Darryl Coon and Leslie Walkus In order to be nominated, you must:    

Be 18 years of age or older on the date of the election Be a registered member of the Gwa’sala – ‘Nakwaxda’xw Band Live on the Tsulquate Reserve permanently Be nominated by y electors (registered Band members over 18 who live permanently on onreserve)

The Advance Poll will take place from 4:00 – 8:00pm at the Elders’ Centre on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Elections are from 8:00am – 8:00pm at the Wakas Community Hall on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Swearing in of the elected Council members will take place on July 15, 2016.

Roger Nopper Band Manager

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Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every first of the month 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

STAFF Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Roger Nopper, Band Manager Manager@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2309

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.

Margaret Bernard, Finance Margaretb@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2308

Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community are: Website (www.gwanak.info) Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw)

Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant kasalas4859@hotmail.com / (250) 949-8994

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

Katrina Johnny, CCP Coordinator katrina@gwanakplan.org / (250) 902-2305

Conrad Browne, Economic Development conrad@kedc.ca / (250) 230-5081 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty chemphil@telus.net / (250) 949-8424

Chelsey Walkus, Food & Nutrition Coordinator chelseywalkus@gmail.com/(250)949-7406

Lucy Scow, Social Development lucyscow@gmail.com/ (250) 902-2307

COUNCIL

Lorna Henderson, Housing lornah@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2304

Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486 Sits on all committees / paddywalkus@gmail.com

Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer lhanslawson@msn.com / (250) 949-2306

Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852 Health and Social Development,Ec. Dev. Band Office, Capital, Treaty, Education, Personnel, Infrastructure, fishing, FuneralPortfolios

Grace Smith, Education grace.smith176@gmail.com / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works bswain4@telus.net / Cell: (250) 230-0087

Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034 Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing, Education, Fishing Portfolios

David Schmidt, Natural Resource manager david.schmidt@snrc.ca / (250)902-2310

Grace Smith: (250) 230-5001 Treaty, Housing, Infrastructure Portfolios

Elisha Taylor-child/Native Court Worker (250)902-2223

Lucy Scow: (250) 230-4275 Ec. Dev, Youth, Treaty, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre

Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642 Youth, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios

Silena George Elders’ Coordinator Silena@gwanak.info/ (250) 949-7406 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services

Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360 Housing, Social Development, Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing, Education, Personnel, Fishing, DarrylPortfolios

Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811

Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459 Social Development, Ec. Dev, Band Office, Capital, Treaty,Housing, Personnel, Fishing, Funeral Portfolios

Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca Eke Me-Xi School (250) 949-8332

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School

Eddie Charlie; (250) 230-4212 Social Development, Personnel, Housing,

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Housing Office News/Report May 11, 2016 Housing Committee –The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band Housing Committee has been meeting every Tuesday at 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

Volunteers are: Maggie Jack, Cathy Swain, Grace Smith, Darryl Coon, Leslie Walkus (newly appointed Chair), Silena George, Alvin Walkus Jr., Patti Sewid, Donna Williams, & Maggie Coon.

Housing Policy – Housing Policy has been adopted and ratified by Chief & Council as of August 13, 2015.

It is and has been in effect since then for all property (land) of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band whether you own your house or not.The Committee will be making copies of the Policies and Book binding them for all Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band/CMHC/Private homes on the Tsulquate I.R. #4. Once you receive them please familiarize yourself with it and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Housing Rental Agreements –As of June 1, 2016 all band owned units will be charged rent. The band has been paying for all repairs and replacement of appliances for many years with no money come in for those repairs or replacements. INAC has approved band rent charges through the SA department so as of June 1st rent for all band owned rentals will be charged rent. The Committee has recommended to council that any person who does not wish to purchase the units for a dollar will be required to pay rent or forfeit repairs/replacements and maintenance until an agreement to pay or purchase before a set deadline has been reached. Private owners are not subject to these rules but, this also means that they will not be eligible for repairs/replacements or maintenance.

All questions regarding housing should be directed to the Housing Committee. The volunteers listed above are the people who recommend to Chief & Council based on information from the housing office, or letters from the community members.

Housing Allocations - All housing allocations are based on a score sheet out of 100%. Each committee member does a score sheet for each applicant and the total is out of 100% all score sheets for that applicant is tallied for a total score.

Capital Specialist - Leo does not have authority to allocate houses, his job here is to submit applications for funding and take care of the new construction, maintenance calls for CMHC and band owned units pending approval.

According to the Housing Policy – if you would like to appeal any decision made by the housing committee which was adopted or approved by Chief & Council you are requested to submit a letter of appeal to the Housing committee for review.

The committee has made several recommendations to the C&C to date, they are implementing the use of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band Housing Policy, Residential Rental Agreement, and Housing Committee Terms of Reference in all aspects of the bands housing.

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There are two wooden compost bins made out of pallets on the outside of the garden fence. Anyone can use them  here is a little idea of what you can compost and what not to compost!

Greens Vegetable peelings Fruit waste Tea bags Plant prunings Grass cuttings Coffee grounds and filter paper Old flowers Salad leaves Browns Crushed egg shells Egg and cereal boxes Cardboard and paper scrunched up Toilet and kitchen roll tubes Gardening prunings Twigs Straw and hay Sawdust Wood chippings Corn cobs and stalks Tissue paper Paper towel Napkins KEEPOUT! Cooked vegetables Diseased plants Dog poo, cat litter Plastics Glass Metal Because these two bins are on the outside of the fence and cannot be closed or locked, I want to keep out the vegetable peelings, fruit waste, corn cobs and stalks to avoid any animals getting into it! If you do have any of these, you can contact me and we can open the fence to put it in the compost bin in there  Thank you!

Chelsey Walkus Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator chelseywalkus@gmail.com (250)949-7406 (250)230-2319

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Yo Wiksas?

We have been having such beautiful weather lately. I hope you all have been enjoying it.

As many of you may know, the Elders went on a boat trip to pick seaweed and cast a few jigging lines Tuesday morning.

We had Willie, Ernie Hanuse, Emma and Clyde all go on the trip along with the watchmen crew and their driver, Adam. Clyde was the only lucky one who caught a nice sized halibut. Way to go Clyde! Thank you GNN Marine for your services.

The Elders have been having their regular luncheon meetings every Wednesday.

If you have missed the last few, here are some of the things we discussed or was presented: - Elder's Finance update - Proactive ways to deal with vandalism within our community - Housing issues within our community, families with children & Elers in need of homes -Chief & Council attended a meeting on May 4th with the Elders -Treaty cutbacks - Future plans for the program - Elder's Council Nominations to happen very soon, last Council's term was up November 2015.

As you can see, the agenda for each meeting is usually pretty full.

Thank you to Elizabeth, Vanessa & Brian for all of your help in lending a hand with the lunches and program in general.

Youth Sports & Recreation Coordinator now is in full swing in her office here at the Elder's Centre, Vanessa Walkus.

Look out on Facebook for future activities happening here for the youth :) Our Good Food Bag is looking delicious as per usual. Great job Chelsey!

Gilakasla, Silena George Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Elder's Coordinator

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Ḵ̕a̱mḵ̕alał (Eagle Down) Dance Group

Gilakas’la, The Ḵ̕a̱mḵ̕alał Professional Dance Group has been formed based around our youth, to learn and express the ways that our ancestors have. Our Dance group was established in 2013. In the beginning, the group started off small, but with the increasing interest of our youth and community, we are becoming talented anda well-established group.The dancers, singers and Cultural Workers encompass members from many of our Kwak’kwaka’wakw Nations. We are privileged and grateful to have the blessing and permission from hereditary chiefs, late Frank Nelson and William Wasden jr. to show sacred songs and dances from their treasure box.

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Luncheon Fundraiser for Chief Tom Henderson Sr. Date: May 20, 2016 Time: 12pm - 4pm Place: 7170 Rupert Street (old church next to the Clothes Inn) We are fundraising for ongoing costs for Uncle's Cancer care. His follow up appointments after his chemo and radiation. He is going for another minor surgery in the near future. He and Aunty have to travel a lot and we all know how costly that can be.

We will have your choice of either Halibut or Salmon with your choice of Potato Salad or Pasta Salad. We will also have hotdogs for sale. Drinks & desserts to be sold separately. You can pre-order if you need. Car wash weather permitting!

Please come on out and support this great cause.

Contact Tiffany 250-230-9413 for more info. Hope to see you there.

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EMPLOYMENT POSITION OPENING FOR TREATY, TRUST AND GN ADMINISTRATION

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TRAINEE POSITION

Gwa’sala- ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations are seeking one (1) Band Member for the position of a full-time Communication Specialist Trainee. GN is looking for an energetic and creative Member to help create a new Communications Program that will meet the needs of administration, the Trust Board of Directors and the Treaty Dept. The Trainee will work with a Communications Consultant to develop a framework for a Communications Program.

Examples of duties include:

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Meeting with Elders to discuss communication protocols Learning the information/communication needs of Youth Regular reporting to GN Administration, Trust Board of Directors and the Treaty Team Researching and preparing the newsletter and other communications products Assisting with the organization of meetings and events Participating in various communication projects as required

Expectations:        

Enthusiastic and motivated, demonstrating dedication to the position and to the community Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with the public and maintain good community relations Good time management, problem solving, and analytical skills Able to express ideas coherently, to listen to others and to respond effectively Comfortable with computer use, including MS Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel Ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing with confidential issues Strong team player as well as ability to work independently Able to work odd or long hours as required to complete special requests or projects

The due date for your resume and cover letter: 4:00 pm on May 30, 2016. The cover letter should outline why you are interested in the position and what skills/qualities you would bring to it.

Drop off your resume to the receptionist at the GN Band Office by 4:00 p.m. on May 30 or fax it to her attention (250-949-7402). If you prefer email, please email Colleen Hemphill at chemphil@telus.net

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LOCAL JOB POSTING

How to apply: Drop off resume in person 6715 Bear Cove, Port Hardy, BC or via email Website: http://www.bearcovecottages.com

Front Desk Agent - Part-Time Company: The Quarterdeck Inn and Marina Resort Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: To be Discussed Expiry Date: Friday, May 20, 2016 - 9am Details: This job entails answering phones, booking reservations, handling cash and debit/credit transactions, possible night audit work, checking guests in and out of the hotel.

Qualifications & Experience: Looking for someone with administrative experience, someone who can work well with the public, who can multi-task well and can handle a fast paced environment How to apply: Please apply in person Monday to Friday 7-3 to Alyssa, The Front Desk Supervisor

Waiters - Full-Time Company: Mikonos Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 9am Details: Cafe / Family Restaurant at Providence Place is looking for part-time wait staff for breakfast, Tuesday to Sunday 8:00-10:00am, which will lead to full-time in mid-June for the summer season.

How to apply: Apply in person with resume only to Mikinos in Port Hardy- ask for John.

Security Guard - Casual Industry: Security Wage: $13-$15/ hr Expiry Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 9am Details: Aries Security Ltd is based out of Port Hardy and has been providing professional security services to the North Island since 2003. We are wanting to grow our team of professional security guards, so if you are looking for casual, part-time work, we are looking forward to meeting you!

Qualifications & Experience: Preference given to BST certified individuals, but willing to assist with training the right candidate. Basic Security Training requires fingerprinting & criminal record check.

Hours vary per shift and may include overtime. Must have Class 5 driver license and be physically fit.

Duties include but are not limited to: monitored alarm response; foot patrol; mobile patrol; event supervision; and scene containment.

How to apply: Resume, current driver abstract & references email to: admin@ariessecurity.ca or mail to: PO Box 1574, Port Hardy BC, V0N 2P0 Website: http://AriesSecurity.ca Room Attendant/Gardener - Full-Time Company: Bear Cove Cottages Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: 14.00/hour Expiry Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 9am Details: Cleaning of cottages and maintaining flowers and weeds on property.

Qualifications & Experience: Previous cleaning experience is an asset, but not mandatory Looking for a reliable, punctual employee who works well with little supervision.Must be a good multitasker and physically fit.

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Community Coordinator - Part-Time Company: Quatsino Band Council Industry: Management/ Administration Wage: $15 to $20 doe.

Expiry Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 9am Details: Quatsino First Nation is seeking an individual with multi-skills and ability to coordinate activities and workshops with our members in and around our community. Also to facilitate or coordinate employment readiness, life skills and prevention awareness.

See attachment for further details.

Temporary Part time: 40 hours per month until March 31st 2017 Qualifications & Experience: High school diploma (minimum) Food Safe Certificate Class 5 driver's license Criminal Record clearance How to apply: Please submit resume, cover letter, two references and an example of your monthly activities by May 12th Quatsino Band Council 305 Quattishe Rd Coal Harbour, BC V0N1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Melinda Sheard: msheard@quatsinofn.ca Counter Sales Person - Full-Time Company: Redden Net Industry: Aquaculture Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, May 20, 2016 - 9am Details: Temporary Full Time position leading to permanent Part Time or seasonal Full Time.

Qualifications & Experience: - solid prior sales experience and knowledge of the Marine Industry would be an asset - computer literate, preferably with POS software experience - duties include all facets of sales and inventory control - candidate must be reliable, flexible and motivated with good communication and people skills.

- applicants should be able to take direction, work independently, assume responsibility, and offer and implement fresh ideas How to apply: Email resume to: reddenaccts@shaw.ca Office Clerk - Part-Time Company: District of Port Hardy Industry: Management/ Administration Wage: $23.67 to $25.10 / hr Expiry Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 9am Details: The - Operational Services Department is looking for a part time Office Clerk for 20 hours/week.

The successful candidate will have proven skills, qualifications and abilities to perform a broad range of general administrative duties such as customer service,office administration, payroll coding, accounts payable/receivable, other related duties as assigned.

This is a Union position with wages ranging from $23.67 to $25.10 per hour. Plus 4% vacation pay, based on experience.

Qualifications & Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent.

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to deal with the public effectively and respectfully.

• Ability to maintain accurate files and records.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s licence.

How to apply: Please forward your resume and introductory cover letter to the District of Port Hardy 7360 Columbia Street Box 68, Port Hardy, B.C.,V0N 2P0 Or email: general@porthardy.ca Please apply no later than May 13th at 4:00pm Website: http://www.porthardy.ca/your-municipalhall/employment Crew Leaders - Full-Time Company: Statistics Canada - Census Industry: Other Wage: $19.91/hr Expiry Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 9am Details: Statistics Canada is looking to hire Crew Leaders and Enumerators for the upcoming Census. These nonoffice jobs require staff to work in neighborhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas across the North Island. As a Crew Leader you will

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train, lead and supervise a team of Enumerators. You will be involved in the recruitment of staff. Varying employment periods between early March and the end of July 2016 depending on assignment and location. If you're a proven leader in your community who can motivate others, this may be the job for you.

Qualifications & Experience: Are you: 18 years or older? A Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada? Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required? A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required in some areas.

Candidates should be computer literate and have access to a home computer with Internet. Candidates must pass a written test, reference check, and government security assessment. Supervisory positions will require the candidate to pass an interview.

How to apply: For information on the application process, please visit the census website: www.census.gc.ca/jobs Website: http://www.census.gc.ca/jobs Enumerators - Part-Time Company: Statistics Canada - Census Industry: Other Wage: $16.31/hr Expiry Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 9am Details: Statistics Canada is looking to hire Crew Leaders and Enumerators for the upcoming Census. These nonoffice jobs require staff to work in neighborhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas across the North Island. As an Enumerator you will distribute questionnaires door-to-door and conduct personal interviews and follow-up both in person and by phone. Varying employment periods between midApril and the end of July 2016, depending on the assignment. If you like working with people and are detail-oriented, this may be the job for you.

Qualifications & Experience: Are you: 18 years or older? A Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada? Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required? A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required in some areas.

Candidates should be computer literate and have access to a home computer with Internet. Candidates must pass a written test, reference check, and government security assessment.

How to apply: For information on the application process, please visit the census website: www.census.gc.ca/jobs Website: http://www.census.gc.ca/jobs Housekeeper - Part-Time

Company: The Quarterdeck Inn and Marina Resort Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, May 16, 2016 - 9am Details: Job duties entail making beds, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, folding laundry and dusting etc Qualifications & Experience: Looking for someone with previous housekeeping experience but willing to train the right person. Must be able to multi-task, work well with others and be available on short notice How to apply: Please apply in person to Alyssa at the Front Desk Monday to Friday 7am-3pm Bookkeeper-Admin Assistant - Full-Time Company: Quatsino Economic Development Industry: Finance & Banking Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 9am Details: To provide bookkeeping and office assistance to the management of the Economic Development LP and related entities. This person will be required to provide a full range of bookkeeping expertise for a number of entities through the use of Simply Accounting and excel. In addition this person should have strong interpersonal skills and initiative.

Computer knowledge, research skills and forestry experience would be an asset. Please see link below to PDF document for more information.

Room Attendant - Part-Time Company: Kwa’lilas Hotel and Pier Side Landing Hotel Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 9am Details: First impressions are everything! As a Room Attendant you will have the opportunity to create lasting memories for every Guest, ensuring Guest rooms and common areas are comfortable, inviting and clean.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service • Clean assigned guestrooms including: dusting, making beds, soiled linen removal from rooms, and retrieval of clean linen from linen closets, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, inside window cleaning, replenish rooms with supplies • Sign in and out master keys daily • Maintain proper usage of cleaning supplies and equipment • Update and record all cleaned rooms • Return and properly tag all lost and found articles in the Housekeeping Office • Follow departmental policies and procedures and service standards

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• Report necessary maintenance items • Follow all safety and strict sanitation policies Qualifications & Experience: • Previous housekeeping experience an asset • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • Highly responsible & reliable • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times • Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.

• The role requires walking throughout shift, frequent kneeling and ability of carrying up to 15kg • Ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends and holidays How to apply: Please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, to: careers@kwalilas.com Guest Services Team - Full-Time Company: Kwa’lilas Hotel and Pier Side Landing Hotel Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 9am Details: We are seeking enthusiastic people to join our hospitality team for the soon to open Kwa’lilas Hotel and the Pier Side Landing Hotel located on northern Vancouver Island in scenic Port Hardy Work as part of a Guest Services Team to ensure all of our guests have a positive experience. Your friendly and welcoming attitude and professional service results in our guests recommending the hotels to other visitors. Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, and ensuring the guests have a pleasant stay and smooth checkout.

We have full-time, part-time and seasonal roles available. Staff housing may be available for qualified applicants Qualifications & Experience: * Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Able to take reservations and when necessary and follow cancellation procedures. * Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates. * Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms. * Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.

* Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel. * Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel. * Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager. * Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner. * Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions. * Maintains and respects customers' privacy. * Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Post secondary education is preferred. * Previous hotel-related experience preferred. * Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner. * Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events is preferred. * Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information. * Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures. * Skilled in the use of front office equipment. * Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette. * Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

How to apply: Please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, to: careers@kwalilas.com

ECCE Childcare Worker - Full-Time Company: Kwigwis Daycare Industry: Social Services Wage: $17 - 19/hr Expiry Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 9am Details: Certified ECCE Childcare Worker -Up to 7 hours per day. Monday to Friday.

-Start date ASAP -Work with ECCE team in a licensed Daycare setting -Relieve staff for breaks.

-Support staff with programming duties.

-Clean up duties -Supervising children -Planning Qualifications & Experience: -I/T / ECCE Certification -Criminal Record Check -First Aid -Must sign confidentiality form

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-Desire to advance education / Workshops / Conferences -Have a sense of humour -Immunizations up to date including TB test -Medical clearance -Desire to advance education / Workshops / Conferences How to apply: Fax Resume and Cover Letter - 250949-9015 Mail to: Box 1440 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Apply in person: 99A Tsakis Way, Port Hardy.

Construction Labourer - Part-Time Company: Superior Concrete Industry: Construction/ Trades Wage: $17/hr to start Expiry Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 9am Details: This is a part-time position possibly leading to a full time role. We need to hire an employee ASAP, we look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications & Experience: Carpentry and concrete skills an asset. Honest and hard working. Drivers Licence and steel toed boots are an asset.

How to apply: Email: lawrence27@cablerocket.com

BIRTHDAY/REQUESTS

Happy Birthday to my first born: Xainya Dora Richelle George on May 13th Happy Birthday Dayna Charlie on May 14th!

We love you girls! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I, Lano, would like to wish my BBG "a very special Happy BIrthday!" I hope the best for you my "miracle girl!" Love you lots. From your mother & family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tiff Wallace: Birthday wishes: May 22nd ~ Happiest 18th Birthday to my girl Barbara Anne & Happy Birthday Aunty Mary V Rufus. Love you both so much and wish you all the best.

Lotsa love from my Wallace~Charlie tribe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rachel Child Charlie: Fundraising for my son Mattias and my nephew Nathan to go play in a soccer Tournament in Campbell River in June.

1st Prize 15 bags of smoked sockeye candy.

2nd Prize 10 bags of smoked peppered sockeye candy.

3rd Prize 5 bags of chum maple candy. $2 each or 3 for $5 Draw date is May 30th We except email transfers acharlie187@hotmail.com Thank you for your support Gilakasla

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cara Nellie Louis: Happy belated to my niece Kenya Rae on may 9th, Happy belated to my boy Levi may 10, happy belated to sis Steph may 11th, happy birthday to Christine, Johnson, Crystal, may 18th. And to my beautiful momma Rita a happy birthday on may 24th hope u all had/have a wonderful day. Love from me and mine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paige Walkus: Happiest Birthday wishes to my beautiful niece Damaya Susan Violet on May PAGE 25

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15th❤ lots of love from Aunty Paige, Payton & Kyle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daisy Coon: Good Morning F/F .. Would Say It's Been Another Bless Day .. And With The great Weather We've Been Having .. ☀ .. While before I Share .. WOULD LOVE FOR US TO CONTINUING PRAYING FOR OUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS .. AS WE SEE THE SADDNESS NEWS WITH FORT MCMURRAY..

WITH FAMILIES ...

NEEDS /SUPPORT FROM WHOM ARE DEARLY HELPING THIER NEEDS . ❤ ..

BLESSING TO U ALL ...

I'D "L❤ VE" TO "WISH" MY. DEAR SON DARRYL SR.. A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON .. May 12th..

May U Have a Very Bless Day ❤ ... L❤ VE U SON...LOVE From Yr Family .. Sis Eleanor Family ...❤ ❤ ... ❤ ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Priscilla Charlie-Iraheta: Happy Birthday Aunty a Chris Skookum Walkus May 18th Happy Birthday Aunty Connie Archambault May 26th Happy Birthday brother Leroy Skookum Charlie May 24th Happy Birthday sister Donna A. Williams May 31st Wishing Happy Birthday up in heaven to our sister Josie Walkus May 18th Happy Birthday to Cara Nellie Louis May 18th From Priscilla, Diana, Luis, Baby Rj Charlie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Donna A. Williams: A happy belated birthday to my Mr. Wilfred. love you. From Donna. May 2nd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Valerie Ellen Violet Walkus: Special 7th birthday wishes going out to our handsome son Keagon Victor on may 30th hope you have an amazing day son lots of love mommy daddy brother and sister! ❤ Special birthday wishes going out To Jazmin and her daddy Jimmy Charles King on may 27th love you both lots of love Kevin,Val and the kids ❤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lucy Scow: Happy belated birthday to Steph May 11th, birthday wishes to Cara and Crystal for the 18th and Gavin on the 21st pray you all have a great day from Lucy Ernie and Kids. Also can u

add to mine also wishing our sister Mel and bro jim for the 27th love u both ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alisha Joe: happy birthday to me may 30th from me - Alisha walkus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ethyl Marie Skookum: Sending Very special birthday wishes going out to my Nephew Darryl Lloyd May 12th hope you have a great day Lots of love from aunty Ethyl Marie and your Godson Henri Also sending very special birthday wishes out to my beautiful grand daughter Jasmine Marie and to my Son Jimmy Charles May 27th , love you both ❤ I would like to wish my handsome little not so little handsome grandson Keagon Victor a happy 7th birthday May 30th love you babe from Gran Ethyl Marie ❤❤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kianna Marie:Sending birthday wishes to my mom (Donna) on the 31st and my beautiful grandmother Christine on the 18th ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Margaret Skookum Joe:Birthday Wishes To Stephanie S Walkus For Today, And To My Sister Eva And My Niece Amanda On May 19th, My Aunty Christine Charlie On The 18th, My Beautiful Mommy Connie Archambault On May 26th And My Beautiful Daughter Alisha Joe For May 30th, Leroy Charlie For May 24th And Sis Donna May 31st, Love You All And Wishing You All The Best ❤ Lots Of Love From Luke,Margaret & Family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vanessa Eve Walkus: So I was hoping to do a Youth Group on Tuesday at 4:00 and Youth Movie Afternoon/Night on Friday at 3:00. These are starting tentative dates and times. These two will be happening at The Elders Building. Maybe for the first Youth Group we could start off with a meeting that includes parents. This will be to discuss different ideas and plans. Age group is 13-18 also tentative. Thank you!

Sunday, May 15th there will be a community swim from 3:45-5:15. I know there is a soccer tourney going on but this was the only date I could get. I will keep you posted on upcoming swimming times. As per usual children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Thank PAGE 26

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you On Sunday, May 29th there will be a Community Indian Baseball game! All ages welcome! We need to bring this great, family, fun-filled pastime back to life! We are hoping if you have bats, balls and gloves to please bring them on up to GNN Band school field at 2:00. I have nothing as of yet. Thank you again ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elvis Anderson: Sending a very special birthday wishes to my older sister Cara Nellie Louis on the 18th 32yrs old and another to a beautiful mother Rita Walkus on the 24th 53yrs old Love from Elvis Anderson thank you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Melanie Casmil: wishing a very happy birthday to my handsome son gavin a very happy 14th birthday ... may 21rst heart emoticon heart emoticon and birthday wishes to my man chad , on may 23rd heart emoticon heart emoticon my two guys ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chris Skookum Walkus: Awww thank you to my beautiful nieces Priscilla Charlie-Iraheta n Margaret Skookum Joe for my birthday wish loves ya both sooooo much.