Dootilh June 2018
”BUILDING A POWERFUL, PROSPEROUS AND PROUD COMMUNITY, HEALTHY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.”
HAISLA DRIVING SCHOOL marks a successful
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Driving school to fill a need Haisla Nation Council is proud to mark the launch of the Haisla Driving School in Kitimat. The company will serve both Haisla members and whole community as they pursue their driving goals, whether that be through graduated licencing, commercial licences, or elders seeking lessons. Providing better access to driving skills is a key piece of the Northwest Regional Human Resources Strategy, a report commissioned by the Kitimat Valley Education Society, released in December 2017. "The report highlighted that the lack of a driver's licence was a common barrier for persons to get jobs or even get training to get hired," says Haisla Nation Council Education Manager Tanya Rexin."Launching this driving school works to close that skills gap." Establishing the Haisla Driving School itself is part of the continuing effort by Haisla Nation Council to provide services that will lead to 2
employment by Haisla members. "Our desire on Council is to develop programs which enrich the lives of Haisla members, and having rewarding careers is a large part of making that happen. If the lack of a driver's licence is holding back our members from the jobs they want, we want to do whatever we can to fix that situation." Anyone can learn about the driving school, and register for lessons, by visiting Haisla Driving School online at www.drivehaisla.ca. HAISLA MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO DRIVING LESSONS THROUGH THE SCHOOL AT NO CHARGE. CONTACT A JOB COACH AT THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - 1-877-809-8098
Council moving ahead on communityenhancing projects for the Village Council has approved a number of projects which are aimed to further enhance the community in Kitamaat Village. Most significantly, Council approved a budget to go towards the construction of a 23-unit apartment facility on Kitamaat Village’s Upper Bench. With the approval in hand, the project will move towards a design and construction phase. Construction is hoped to begin this summer. the soccer field. Meanwhile, another project, this one in coIt’s an exciting project to give Haisla youth a operation with Haisla Nation Council and Altanew place to gather and socialize in healthy Gas, will see the build of a skateboard park ways. and basketball court in the community, near
Almost done! Community Development has nearly completed the renovation of the boat launch ramp at Haisla Marina. Work remains but you can already see how much it has improved.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation approve duplexes in Kitamaat Village The Community Development department is cheering with funding approval from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), which will mean construction can take place on three duplexes in Kitamaat Village, meaning a total of six new housing units.
These houses will be built under CMHC’s “Section 95”, which is social housing that will be managed by the band itself. The full project is anticipated to be completed by April 2019, at which point a call for applications will be made for persons wishing to rent one of the six units. 3
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Haisla Fisheries hosted a wonderful World Ocean’s Day on June 8, with a shoreline clean up and barbecue for the dozens of students who came to participate from schools in Kitamaat Village, and Terrace.
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Did You Know? Bus route runs on Saturdays to Kitamaat Village now Have you seen that there is Saturday transit service now in Kitamaat Village, including service to Terrace? From BC Transit's website: The new Saturday service will apply to all Skeena Regional Transit routes: 11 Terrace-Kitimat Connector, 12 Kitamaat Village, 13 Kitsumkalum and 14 Queensway-Gitaus. The cash fares are $2 per adult, or $4 for the Terrace-Kitimat Connector. Seniors and students are $1.7. Ticket vendors include the District of Kitimat offices, the Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex, Riverlodge Recreation Centre, and Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School.
Celebrating HNC staff achievements Haisla Nation Council has big cause for celebration of its employees with some recent notable achievements. Recently, a number of Finance staff graduated from the Business Administration program. They were Eliza Bolton, Lily Wilson, Deb Grant, plus Councillor Fred Ringham completed the program as well. 7
Corrina Wilson had good news as well, as she received her Professional Lands Management Certification from the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association. Rhonda Schulmeister and Karen Smith were recognized too for completing the Chemical Addictions diploma program, through the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.
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CULTURE CAMP July 2-11 | July 17-26
Ages 11-18
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CANOEING HIKING CEDAR WEAVING CAMPING FISHING HOTSPRINGS CULTURE FRIENDSHIP - MUCH MORE Interested? Send an e-mail to campinfo@haisla.ca or call 250-639-7051
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Important information on elder abuse When abuse happens, it can be hard to recognize and hard to accept. Many situations of abuse occur in families, or by other people we know and trust. Acts of abuse may start in small ways then escalate over time. When someone uses their power, ability or influence to limit or control another person’s rights and freedoms – that’s abuse. An older or vulnerable adult may be unable to freely make choices because they are afraid of being humiliated, hurt, left alone, or of the relationship ending.
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Kitimat Community Response Network wants you to know that compassion and support can help bring needed change to relationships where abuse is happening. Several agencies in Kitimat work together to help seniors and other vulnerable adults turn troubled situations into relationships of respect, safety, healthy boundaries and care. Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults can take many forms: financial, physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and/or sexual. : The failure to provide the necessities of life or withholding care for someone who needs assistance with food, shelter, health care, personal care, protection and emotional care. : When someone exploits, tricks, threatens, or persuades older adults out of their money, property, or posessions. When someone is violent or handles an older adult roughly, even if there is no visible injury. Forcing an older adult to engage in unwanted sexual activity. This may include verbal or suggestive behaviour, not respecting personal privacy, and unwanted sexual intercourse. : Emotional abuse includes psychological, verbal, and spiritual abuse. It is when someone threatens, insults, intimidates or humiliates and older adult, does not allow them to see their family and friends, or does not allow them to attend spiritual/religious events. Abusive behaviour can creep into a relationship. Here are some warning signs: You feel afraid of your caregiver, family member, or support person. You’re fully capable of making choices but are not permitted to, or your decisions are ignored. Someone takes your money or possessions without your full consent. Or they use your resources without fair exchange or replacement. You feel isolated, not by choice, from your personal networks of friends, family, and social activities. You’re not able to meet your needs for security, nourishment, personal activity, wellness, or respect without fear of backlash. www.itsnotright.ca
250-639-9361 ext. 309/409 250-565-7414 250-612-4500 1-800-563-0808 604-660-4444 www.trustee.bc.ca The PGT investigates allegations of financial abuse | Manage financial decisions for adults assessed as mentally incapable | assist and provide resources to substitute decision-makers. 9
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HAISLA GRADUATION Riverlodge Recreation Centre Ceremony for all recent Haisla graduates: High school, post-secondary, certificates, trades! l t aG as A d n a r o c Led ients to p i c e r p i h scholars at the d e c n u o n be an event!
RSVP, and also confirm you are a recent graduate (Sept 2016-June 2018), by reaching Kailee, at 1-778-649-2025 ext. 6001, or e-mail kgardiner@haisla.ca
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Tracking fish waste in the community In order to protect the Haisla community in Kitamaat Village, an inter-departmental effort by Haisla Nation Council’s Lands, Environment, and Community Development departments will be observing local oolichan camps, and monitoring how fish waste is generally handled in the community. This program will be used towards policies which will reduce human-wildlife conflict in the community, especially in reducing the need to destroy bears. If you would like assistance disposing of your fish waste, or if you have any concerns regarding the disposal of fish in the community, please contact any of the people listed to the right.
IMPROPERLY DISPOSED OF FISH AND GARBAGE ALREADY ATTRACTS DANGEROUS WILDLIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. TIP: ENSURE YOU ONLY PUT OUT YOUR GARBAGE ON GARBAGE DAYS, AND FREEZING YOUR FISH WASTE IS A USEFUL WAY TO KEEP ANIMALS AWAY.
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Haisla Fisheries a busy group over winter /Brenda Bouzane The Haisla Fisheries kept busy over the winter months. In January the crew took the Environmental Monitoring program in North Vancouver. This is a crucial course in that we are all able to go out and monitor areas that could potentially impact fish habitat areas. Upon their return each of the staff completed Marine Advance First Aid. The Marine Advanced First Aid was offered through the Canadian Coast Guard. CCG outfitted the Haisla Fisheries with an AED machine, marine hand held radios, personal first aid kits as well as a stock of first aid supplies. Canadian Coast Guard training didn't end there, Craygan Grant had the opportunity to go to Bamfield and take search and rescue training (SAR) in Bamfield. Craygan came home with a wealth of knowledge and would recommend this to anyone who has the opportunity to take this 10 day training. Highlights were learning how to carry out a search based on tides and weather conditions as well as how to navigate boats. Craygan learned how to do night navigation which he found very useful especially for our area. "I thought all around it was a good experience and if anyone else has a chance to take the SAR training they should,� says Craygan. Thanks to Haisla Nation Council, and the fisherman Frank Brown and his family, Haisla Fisheries were able to distribute herring eggs door to door in Kitamaat Village. Very few houses were missed, the community was very thankful for the feed of fresh herring eggs from Bella Bella.
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Material is on order to commence work at Haisla Harbour. The boardwalk and gangway to the breakwater will be the completion of the harbour. Completion date set for fall of 2019. Please be mindful of the construction that will be taking place. The Haisla Fisheries Crew are currently working on preparing for the up and coming Culture Camp. The buzz is out there, feedback is mainly positive. The Haisla Culture Camp is a Haisla Nation funded event for registered Haisla youth. There will be two camps this year. July 2 - 11 and July 17 - 26th. Please email inquires to campinfo@haisla.ca It was getting down to the last day and the Haisla Fisheries were going to be having our World Oceans Day awareness day BBQ without fish! Thank you to Len Bolton and David Amos our fish BBQ was saved! All hands on deck to make this another successful event. Vicki Amos made the potato salad and helped serve alongside the Fisheries crew. The Haisla Health Centre set up a table and provided gifts for all the youth that participated in the event! HFC invites the Haisla Community School and c'imo'ca Preschool and Siwilaawks Community School from Terrace to participate. World Oceans Day brings awareness to of the oceans and the importance for everyone to do their part and take care of it. The youth take to the beach and pick up discarded garbage. There were so many youth, they cleaned up the beach, around the field and along the roadway to the Sunrise General Store. Awesome job everyone!
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Church always looking for volunteers to keep it in top shape Church rental and deposit will be increased. You will receive your deposit after a volunteer does the walk through together with the renters. We will not do the walk through on our own, you will have to be present in order to receive your damage deposit back. ● Rental of the Church for the evening will be $125 (the day you rent is when you receive the key) ● Damage/cleaning deposit will be $100 (you will receive this back after all cleaning and walk through are complete) We are always looking for volunteers to help with the upkeep of the Haisla Nation's Church. Everyone is welcome! Thank you for all your support Haisla! We will be hosting a potluck dinner to help HUC is run by volunteers who make sure with the cost of the Church's bills - hydro and that it is clean and ready for all weddings, funerals and fundraisers. We have asked for a gas. We will try do this every other month beginning in September, 2018. Hope to see deposit of $50 for cleaning/damage which is you there! returned when all cleaning is complete. POTLUCK FUNDRAISER However, this is not working. September 3, 2018 at 5:00 pm In order to keep the HUC running and cleaned we have decided that we have no choice but to raise the rental and deposit for the Church. As of September 1, 2018 the Yowtz! ● The Haisla United Church Volunteers would like to thank the Haisla Junior Boys for their generous donation. Your kindness will never be forgotten! ● Also, Emma Stewart who donated part of her fundraiser to the Church! Proud of you all and we thank you so much! ● Thank you to Brian Grant Jr. who donated a carving. We are still thinking of what we can do with it. Suggestions welcome! ● Cheryl Grant won our food raffle fundraiser.
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Active Measures cooking up a storm for Iron Chef The Active Measures class - a life skills program run by Haisla Nation Council - recently held on of their big challenges of the program, an Iron Chef competition. The participants rose to the occasion on May 24 to provide a selection of mouth-watering
creations that impressed the judges for their flavour and creativity. There are eight participants in the current Active Measures program. The class will be graduating on Thursday, June 28 at Kitimat Valley Institute.
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The Bear Aware checklist Understanding Bear Awareness
Garbage
We've received bear safety information pamphlets or a Bear Aware presentation.
We keep our garbage stored in a secure building between garbage pick-ups.
We are aware that garbage, fruit trees, pets, pet foods, bird feeders, unmanaged compost, and unclean barbeques can attract bears We call the HNC Environmental Liaison (250639-5970) or visit wildsafebc.com if we want more information on being Bear Aware.
We do not put our garbage on the curb on the night before garbage day We freeze meat scraps/fish guts until morning of garbage pick up.
Fruit We pick all fruit as it ripens and remove all windfall fruit from the ground.
Safety We know not to approach a bear, and to stay indoors until a bear leaves. We call the provincial toll free line at 1-877-952-7277 to report bear sightings.
We've removed unwanted fruit trees, and manage our remaining trees well.
Compost, birdfeeders, and barbeques We do not put oil, grease, dairy products, meat, bones or large quantities of excess fruit in our composter.
Pets
We manage odors from our compost pile by layering with soil and dried leaves, and turning the pile often.
We store pet food indoors. We should feed our pets indoors.
We remove our birdfeeders between May and December.
We clean up spilled food left outdoors from our pets.
After using our barbeque we burn or clean off food residues, empty the fat trap, and store the barbeque in a secure area. 19
Words of advice from the Haisla Nation Volunteer Fire Department As most community members are aware, we have experienced a few emergencies within our community. Safety issues have surfaced; we need your assistance and cooperation in addressing these issues: . Some people have called a family member before 911. Depending on the type of emergency, time is everything, the sooner you have emergency personnel at the scene the better. Every call is important to Emergency Responders. This includes vehicles, pedestrians and pets (safer at home). In the case of an emergency, some Fire Department members will be using their own personal vehicles. They will be using their hazard lights. We need to ensure your safety while travelling back and forth from the scene and fire hall to retrieve any equipment or material we may need. Please let them pass for quick, easy access.
We all have assigned stations (Fire Fighter, Traffic Control, Runner (vests) and Dispatch) which we are trained for. When our volunteers ask you to leave the area it is for your safety. We have been advised to take your name and report un-cooperating individuals to the RCMP as we are all equipped with radios. With your help we can keep the public safe as well as our volunteers because we all have families to go home to at the end of the day.
Thanks for helping the CCP
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With the first round of member engagement completed, HNC would like to thank everyone for participating in the process to develop a comprehensive plan that will steer the future of the Nation. This was only the beginning, there will be more opportunities for input as the plan progresses. The posters from the events are on haisla.ca now as well.
Community School hosts mini-feast Welcome to Haisla Community School’s annual school feast to reclaim and honour our traditions of the past. The historical forces and government policies of colonization and the residential schools were destructive forces to our way of life - our languages and culture. This continued into formal education with the portrayal of Aboriginal peoples, traditions and cultures in “mainstream" education led to negative stereotypes and attitudes among non-Aboriginal Canadians. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released 94 Calls of Action to address the legacy of residential schools and advance Canadian reconciliation. These 94 Calls to Action are primarily focused on actions that can be taken by Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments but are also designed to provide direction to all sectors of society on actions that can be taken toward reconciliation with First Nations peoples. BC's curriculum renewal - the Ministry of Education's Call to Action: the authentic and respectful inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives, their languages, cultures and knowledge. Aboriginal peoples are part of the historical foundation of British Columbia and Canada. All students (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) will experience Aboriginal perspectives and understandings integrated with what they are learning and this knowledge will provide a foundation for developing mutula understand-
ing and respect. Although First Peoples are very diverse, most of us have a similar respect for and connection with the land. This informs our understanding of our roles and responsibilities; this understanding and interconnection also informs our relationships to all living things. All parts of our daily life: our interaction and relationships with our families and community, our food, our stories, our songs and dances, our spirituality and origin stories and values, and the land all interact with one another to make up a culture. Integrating First Nations language and culture into formal education allows our students the opportunity to regain access to traditional cultural practices and traditional values, increases a strong sense of First Nations peoples' identity which can lead to higher levels of overall educational, social and cultural success. It bridges gaps between our Elders and our children. A big thank you to our cultural team: MamaO Donna and Baba-O Cliff, for your passion and commitment to Haisla Community School's language and cultural program. And to Ms. Dianna for supporting our keepers of Haisla Nation's language and culture. Thank you to those who volunteered to ensure this learning experience. Thank you for attending and witnessing Haisla Community School's efforts in reclaiming and honouring Haisla Nation's language and culture. Wa. 21
Be a voice on the Haisla Lands Advisory Committee The Haisla Lands Advisory Committee (LAC) is looking to fill a vacancy on our Committee. As you may recall, the Haisla Nation took back the control of our reserve lands and since November 2015, we have been implementing our Haisla Nation Land Code. The LAC was created under our Haisla Land Code to help support its ongoing implementation and we make recommendations to HNC based upon the best practices from First Nations across Canada. We are seeking strong voices from members who are passionate about the legal, administrative and cultural aspects of our Haisla Lands. Committee members must: - Possess strong reading, writing and communication skills in order to assist with the drafting of Laws, policies, procedures and regulations for presentation to all Haisla members;
- Be committed to information sharing, team building, cooperative decision-making and all similar activities that will ensure the effective functioning of the committee; - Participate fully in committee discussions and be able to commit to monthly evening committee meetings, along with additional community meetings; - Sign an Oath of Confidentiality and become familiar with and abide by a Code of Conduct. Qualifications - previous committee experience is an asset but not necessary. We have technical support people as part of the LAC including Community Development, GIS mapping and a representative from the LAB (Land Advisory Board). Currently the TOR (Terms of Reference) for the LAC calls for 1 HNC representative and six others members. Interested candidates please submit your resume to Stephanie McClure at smcclure@haisla.ca, by July 13
Some smokin’ projects coming up in Village Coming in the near future, a construction project will be starting which will see three new community smokehouses added in Kitamaat Village. Complementing the plan will also be a specialized fish guts dumping location. The timeline and locations of these projects is still to be determined but the budget has been set, through the use of LNG delay funds provided to Haisla Nation Council. This project will be managed by the Lands department. 22
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What is the Land Code and what does it do? There’s a lot to take in about the Haisla Land Code. The whole thing starts with a Framework Agreement which was made in 1996 between the Government of Canada and a number of First Nations. The Framework sets out the principles of a land management process which gives First Nations directly control and management of their reserve lands - as opposed to managed under the Indian Act. From this, the Haisla Land Code emerged, and was ratified by members in 2014, with an overwhelming 95% in-favour vote. Today, the Haisla Land Advisory Committee works to develop and finalize the Haisla Land Use Plan. McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd will be facilitating community discussions during the planning process, and providing valuable technical expertise as the Land Use Plans are put together. They have helped several Nations in the past work on their Land Use Plans. The path to developing the Land Use Plan will involve gathering input from Elders, youth, cultural advocates and others to create an over-arching vision and mission for how reserve lands will be managed by Haisla. Through this process we hope to capture some of our history by showing the village in
the early 1900s and in the 1950s when Alcan arrived, and a look at what our reserves look like today. As you can see to your left, there is an opportunity right now to get involved in this process, through the Lands Advisory Committee.
Be aware of wildlife in the Village Residents in Kitamaat Village should be sure to exercise caution when in the community due to arrival of wildlife. There have been sightings of a cougar, a wolf, and two coyotes near the Maggie Point gazebo. This is a good reminder to please store and dispose of garbage responsibly to prevent conflicts with wildlife.
If you spot dangerous wildlife in Kitamaat Village, please contact the Conversation Officer Service first at 1-877-952-7277. HNC wildlife contacts are Andy Bolton at 250639-3741, Trevor Amos at 250-639-6360, or Daryle Bolton at 250-639-0199. Be sure to do the bear aware checklist on page 19!
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Important dates for Social Development Schedule of Income Assistance cheque dates
MONTH
CHEQUES RELEASED
July August September October November December
June 28, 2018 July 30, 2018 August 30, 2018 September 27, 2018 October 30, 2018 November 29, 2018
** Please have renewal slip submitted to our office on the 15th of each month; ***Please keep this information for future reference, and as a reminder of the dates. This will prevent any past due amounts and disconnection notices. When shelter bills are submitted late, Social Development payments will not show up until next billing cycle.
June 11, 2018 July 9, 2018 August 13, 2018 September 10, 2018 October 9, 2018 (Tuesday) November 13, 2018 (Tuesday) December 10th, 2018
Tax assessment is an eligibility requirement for each file.
Copy all pages of bill. Submit all shelter bills as soon as you receive it in mail.
Please submit as soon as possible. If you already submitted all documents. Thank you.
Accounts Receivable to community: take your receipts! When making payments at the band office
rental, etc.) Also please ensure you specify if
please do not leave without a receipt from the
you are paying a damage deposit for rentals so
front desk receptionist. We have had a
it does not get overlooked when it comes time
number of occasions where payments were
to repay.
left at the front desk. HNC has had different
* To secure a date for your Recreation Cen-
people filling it at the front desk, it would be
tre rental please take a copy of your receipt to
helpful to let them know what you are paying
Adrian at the Recreation Centre. He has a
for (such as Social Housing rent, Butedale
process in place for rentals. For any questions
Lodge rent, Recreation Centre or School
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