Dootilh - March edition

”BUILDING A POWERFUL, PROSPEROUS AND PROUD COMMUNITY, HEALTHY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT”

”BUILDING A POWERFUL, PROSPEROUS AND PROUD COMMUNITY, HEALTHY IN MIND, BODY

March 2016

AND SPIRIT.”

The Ledcor-Haisla Limited Partnership, together with LNG Canada, signed an agreement which will give Haisla members opportunities for work.

Ledcor-Haisla LP gets major LNG contract

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NG Canada says they’re pleased to announce that they have selected the Ledcor-Haisla Limited Partnership for site preparation activities at their proposed liquefaction and export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia.

The Ledcor-Haisla Limited Partnership is a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Ledcor, and the site preparation contract will lead to tangible benefits for the Haisla and Kitimat communities.

such as this one with Ledcor provide our people with training opportunities and employment, and an ability to partner with and learn from leading Canadian companies,” says Chief Councillor Ellis Ross.

“It's a commitment of Council that the revenues which come to the Nation through such partnerships are shared with our 1,800 members."

Haisla Nation, formed on trust and a willingness to work together,” says Quentin Huillery, Senior Vice President of Ledcor Constructors. “Ledcor will continue to bring positive, long-lasting benefits to the local community by providing training, employment, and business opportunities on this project.”

The scope of the site preparation contract includes activities such as grubbing, excavation, and grading in the area Ledcor is one of North America’s most where the LNG Canada workforce acdiversified construction companies and commodation centre will be located. believes in engaging with Aboriginal and This work will prepare the site for con“As LNG opportunities present them- local communities where it works to struction, should the project make a selves to the Haisla we wanted to ensure increase their role in our projects. positive final investment decision. benefits for our people beyond a few payments here and there. Joint ventures “We value our strong partnership with /Report provided by LNG Canada

Chief and Council

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n Wednesday, March the 2nd in Vancouver, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Premiers from across Canada to talk of a Climate Action Plan. Each Premier was allowed to invite 5 delegates. I was one chosen by Premier Clark.

Nations leader (me); she was refused as the Prime Minister felt only people at the table should speak, even though an interruption for a blessing turned out to be opposition to projects.

As for what I heard at this meeting from the national leadThe meeting itself was First Na- ers: tions represented by three national Aboriginal Organizations: 1) First Nations have to be included.

1) Assembly of First Nations; National Chief Perry Bellegarde 2) Many First Nations depend on the sale of oil and gas, so be 2) Metis National Council; careful on what gets cut.

Clement Chartier 3) Many of our Northern com3) Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Na- munities depend on diesel gentan Obed erators, so be careful on cuts to diesel use.

As it was to hear the opinions of First Nations regarding a There were many other items Climate Action Plan, Premier that were discussed that had Clark felt that she shouldn’t be nothing to do with climate talking on behalf of First Nachange but by the end of the tions in BC. She asked the table meeting nothing was decided. if she could give up her speak- There was no talk of next steps, ing time to a BC First next meetings, etc.

From the desk of Chief Councillor Ellis Ross Haisla Nation Chief and Council have many questions regarding a Climate Action Plan and what the engagement with First Nations will look like including: Will it be from the top down? Will it be built upon what is already in

place with the provinces?

How will LNG be affected?

There were no definitive decisions that came out of this meeting but HNC will be trying to follow this file very carefully.

Look inside...

Students set off to get inspired. / page 4

Lots of learning at school. / page 7

Looking back at Pink Shirt Day / page 8

Our long serving employees / page 10

CALLING ALL BABIES: Angie Maitland at the c’imo’ca childcare centre is looking for babies – born from May 2015 to May 2016 – to feature at the Baby Welcome for Haisla Days in May. She’ll need any information the parent is willing to share. (Date of birth, weight, length, siblings, etc..) Angie’s contact information is 1-888-842-4752 ext. 351, or ece.coordinator@haisla.ca.

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Administration desk Administration keeping very busy these days New staff We are in the process of interviewing for a number of positions. I know that other departments are also in the process of filling some positions. I am involved with: Capacity Supervisor, Capacity Assistant and Interim Education Manager Staff recognition

On February 26th, I was excited and happy to present awards to HNC staff, for recognition of those with 10 years or more of working with HNC. Thank you to each of the 25 staff who has dedicated their career to working with Haisla Nation and for the Haisla people.

Committee involvement These are the committees that I have been appointed to and/or attend meetings with: Executive Committee (meets monthly) Own Source Revenue (meets monthly) Communication (meets monthly) Council

From the desk of Director of Operations Linda Berg Capacity Steering Haisla LNG Capacity Development Committee, Chair (meets monthly) Haisla LNG Employment & Training (meets semi-monthly) Haisla LNG Job Training Program Managers (meets monthly) LNG Operators working group (meets monthly) RTA legacy working group (meets quarterly) Land Code committee My current projects

ment Management Association); New Health center discussions;

Own Source Revenue Policy/ Trust work with OSR committee; Booking meetings for New Zealand exchange partner (arrives in June); LNG Capacity Development Committee, meetings & tasks; Land Code meetings- developing policy, Terms of Reference and launching;

Policy review, with program managers; Interviews for new and vacant positions; Overseas manager exchange program report (to Local GovernCommittee tasks.

Bingo night

The N’wagilas Elders Centre hosted guests from Kitsumkalum, Kitselas, and seniors from Kitimat for Indian Bingo at the Recreation Centre on February 16. At right is the group having fun around the table in the gymnasium. Above, the ‘youngest cheerleader’ Ares Gaucher smiles for the camera. /Marilyn Furlan 3

News A welcome visit from Chief Joe Alphonse

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he Haisla Nation Council welcomed a visit to the community

by Tsilhqot’in Chief Joe Alphonse who was touring the area.

Chief Alphonse played a key role in the 2014 Supreme Court Aboriginal title victory for the Tsilhqot’in which granted full Aboriginal title to the Tsilhqot’in Nation Title Claim Area of approximately 1,900 square kilometres. It is a landmark case for all First Nations in Canada.

“A fascinating meeting and discussion with Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in.

Their story is not over. Now that they are the first and only First Nation to have proven Title in Canada, they are doing the transition work to implement their own authorities and responsibilities,” said Chief Councillor Ross. “As with most First Nation leaders, they have to continue to consider economic development for the benefit of their membership while implementing their proven Title.” Chief Joe Alphonse with Haisla Nation councilors and staff.

The sit down with Chief Alphonse the morning of March 17 left an impression on Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross.

“On behalf of Haisla Nation Council, I thanked Chief Joe Alphonse for the Tsilhqot’in courage, cost and determination on proving Title as all

First Nations now have a Alphonse’s words of wisdom path to follow if they from the morning: “The real fight is external. If we fight choose.” internally amongst ourselves, Ross also reflected on Chief we’ll lose.”

Haisla students given an inspiring trip

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ive Haisla students were picked to attend a major youth careers conference in Vancouver in February.

The event, called Soaring and hosted by the Indspire group, was two days packed with workshops and events geared to show Aboriginal youth the career opportunities that can await them.

Rio Tinto hosted the trip for the students, which also included attendees from the Cheslatta First Nation.

of participants, and included things that matched her interests like carpentry, maths, and even acting.

show,” she said, adding, “Seeing the many opportunities now, my options for colleges have expanded.”

Naturally, some of the best “I was interested in this trip perks of attending the conferbecause I've never been to a ence came from enjoying the career fair in Vancouver,” she city itself. said.

“The best part of the trip is She said her school has had being escorted to Soaring in a its own career fair but Van- limo, then seeing Dani and One of the Haisla students on couver’s offered a wider range Lizzy for our after lunch

As for the takeaways from Soaring, she said she’s learning that if you want a job the best first step is to be passionate about it.

Rio Tinto themselves used the event to announce a major training fund announcement.

The company announced the Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students. Rio Tinto’s contribution is being matched by the Canadian government, for a total of $2 million.

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the trip was Alexis Stewart, a Grade 11 student at Mount Elizabeth Secondary, who jumped a the chance to attend a careers fair.

“Because if you’re passionate about it, all good will come your way.”

Health Kidney importance can’t be understated

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arch is the time to reflect on 2. Kidneys remove waste products your kidneys with it being Kid- and help to balance the body's minney Awareness Month. erals

and creatinine, from your body. Urea and other wastes are made when the body breaks down protein, such as meat.

Creatinine is a waste product of the Did you know people of Aboriginal an- Many of the substances in the blood and muscles. As kidney function decreases, the levels of urea and creatinine in the cestry are at higher risk than the average other body fluids must be kept at the blood increase. The creatinine level in the population for kidney disease? correct level for the body to function properly. For example, sodium (salt) and blood is a very useful measure of kidney funcIt’s true, and there are a number of rea- potassium are minerals that come from tion. It is measured by a simple blood food. The body needs these minerals for test. sons kidneys are so important. good health, but they must be kept at certain levels. When the kidneys are 3. Kidneys produce hormones 1. Kidneys regulate water working properly, extra minerals, such as For your body to work properly, it must sodium and potassium, leave your body Normal kidneys also make important chemicals in your body called hormones. contain just the right amount of water. in the urine. The kidneys also help to adjust the levels of other minerals, such These hormones circulate in the bloodOne of the important jobs of the kidstream like “messengers” and regulate neys is to remove excess water from the as calcium and phosphate (which are important for bone strength, growth and blood pressure, red blood cell producbody or to retain water when the body other functions). Your kidneys help re- tion and the calcium balance in your needs more. move waste products, such as urea body.

Additional Steps to Help Prevent Kidney Disease  Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can speed up the natural course of any underlying kidney disease.  If you suffer from diabetes, make sure that your disease is under control. A growing number of kidney patients are people with diabetes.  Be very careful about taking non-prescription medications, particularly painkillers. It is wise to discuss all over-thecounter medications with a doctor or pharmacist before they are taken. Certain other medications, toxins, pesticides and illegal drugs (such as heroin and cocaine) can also cause kidney damage. Your doctor can explain the problems associated with long-term use or abuse of these substances.

Warning Signs

Uremia

Sometimes even people with serious kidney disease may not have any symptoms. That is why a blood or urine test may be necessary to check for kidney problems.

Uremia is a Greek word that means “urine in the blood”.

Uremia develops as the kidneys fail and are unable to remove wastes from the body. There are many symptoms of uremia If your kidney function continues to decline, you may start that occur as kidney function declines. Before severe uremia developing symptoms of kidney disease. Each person is differ- develops, treatments such as dialysis and transplantation are ent, but most people will start to develop symptoms when usually needed. The timing of dialysis will depend on your their kidney disease becomes severe. symptoms and varies from person to person.

Signs and symptoms that may occur with uremia 1) Weight loss, fatigue,

7) Restless legs,

13) Cold intolerance,

2) Weakness,

8) Shortness of breath,

14) Chest paint,

3) Nausea,

9) Forgetfulness,

15) Skin colour changes,

4) Vomiting,

10) Leg cramps,

16) Easy bruising,

5) Bad taste in the mouth,

11) Difficulty sleeping,

17) Decreased sexual desire,

6) Loss of appetite,

12) Itching,

18) Swelling in ankles and legs 5

Health

Choose your food wisely

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t’s not just Kidney Month, it’s also

- Eat more fruits and vegetables

National Nutrition Month in Cana- - Drink less pop and sweets da.

- Drink more water - Cut down on portion sizes

It’s important to know that it’s never too - Eat regularly, 5-6 small meals in the day late to take control of your health.

- Eat dessert only every other day

Eating healthy and exercising is critical to Learn more at www.eatright.org/nnm. prevent many chronic diseases and

And if you have more questions call Ro-

health problems such as diabetes, stroke, sanna or Laura at the Haisla Health Cenheart attack, angina, high blood pressure

tre at 250-639-9361, extension 310 for

and more.

Rosanna, or extension 302 for Laura.

Small changes can make a big difference:

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/ Laura Olsson, Community Health Nurse

Optometry Clinic Dr. Ahmed would like to come to the community in late June if he has enough clients.

If you would like to put your name down for approval please call 250-6399631 ext. 310 with your: Status Card, Care Card, date of birth, and contact number.

Education

Bringing community to the school

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he Haisla Community School brought in parents and community members through their doors on March 10, for a day of stories, crafts and gathering.

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Clockwise from at right: Ellis Ross reads to the senior class at the school; Dylan Duncan works on a craft in his class; Aaliyah Tait hard at work; and, Alanis Grant in intense focus.

The school wanted to put on display the great programs they have to teach youth and share their successes with every-

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Round table to promote use of Haisla language

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owtz. We send our prayers and regards to our Xailsa Nation , to our shut-ins who are ill and not feeling well.

Please, if you know of an Elder feeling under the weather or if you know of someone who is home recovering please let us know on ext. 409, and we can deliver Meals on Wheels on Wednesdays. Or inbox Marilyn .

We serve up to 20 shut-ins for Meals on Wheels every Wednesday.

Starting Wednesday night on March 23rd, doors will open at 6pm for a round table discussion on, or in, Haisla Language. We

just want to see if we can boost our Haisla language in an everyday conversation. Easy enough to talk with your grandchildren andchildren. Let’s give it a try with Nelson Grant, Ivy Maitland, Flora Grant, so come, all ages to join us. Anyone that can speak Haisla come join us. Coffee will be on, or bring your own beverage.

and family for oolichans. You could hear a pin drop during lunch on March 15th.

April 7th, Laura from Haisla Health Centre will be our guest speaker on ‘How you Can Identify Abuse And Help Older Adults At Risk’. Interesting topic. Come and join us.

Thank You Elected Chief Ellis Ross and Council and staff for all you do for us. Especially for the Elders Centre.

On March 31st elders are invited for a luncheon by LNG Canada. Bus leaves the Elders Centre at 11 returning at 1:30 pm.

Please call Marilyn at extension 309 or inbox Everyone, stay healthy and well, drive safe, her to add your name on list. be kind to one another. Hug an Elder and Gya Wa Tlaab. Wa! Thank You, Thank You Thank You, Nina / Marilyn Furlan, Elders Centre Coordinator

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Pink Shirt Day

Anti-bully poetry earns students prizes For these students’ efforts in writing anti-bullying themed poetry they collected gift cards. The prize winners were: Ryan Bolton Jr., Alanis Grant, Emma-Leigh Nyce, Nathan Bazil, Dylan Donovan-Duncan, Korryn Gardiner, Jonathan Grant, Keelee-Ann Grant-Lampreau, Tanisha Grant-Woods, Dallas Moon, Ava Pollard, Daniel Price, Troy Ross, Cole Smith, Vance Stewart, Aaliyah Tait, Jada Stewart, Haylee Woods, and Isabella Woods.

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Pink Shirt Day

Standing up to bullying on Pink Shirt Day

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ink Shirt Day is marked across Canada as a way to stand against the behaviour of bullying.

Social and health organizations throughout the region came out to join Haisla for our own Pink Shirt Day celebrations at the Haisla Rec Centre.

The minds behind the event were Hazel Annibal and Rhonda Schulmeister with Dolores Pollard MCing the event. Students at the event were representing youth from the Haisla Community school, Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School, and the c’imo’ca Childcare Centre.

Activities included ice breaker games to warm up the crowd, and there were presentations by the B.C. Schizophrenia Society, Northwest Counselling Centre, and the RCMP with victim services.

Not to forget, there was also a wonderful lunch served to attendees, which was served after a few words from Crystal Smith, representing Haisla Council.

Haisla students concluded the event with song and dance, drumming a number of songs to an enthralled audience.

People can learn more about Pink Shirt Day itself by visiting pinkshirtday.ca online. The campaign began as a single event supporting a bullied teenager in Nova Scotia, but has since grown to a national stage.

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Staff recognition

Just some of the HNC employees who received long service awards. At the top of the pack with 39 years of excellence is Karen Smith-Paul, receiving the award from Linda Berg. At top right is Tracey Ross for her 11 years, and below is Dolores Pollard for 12 years. At the bottom are Sherry Smith (20 years), Angie Maitland (10 years), and Robin Grant (17 years).

Marking decades of service with HNC

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hen Karen Smith-Paul started At the all-staff meeting on February 26 working for the Haisla Nation this year, Karen was recognized for bethe year would have been 1977. ing a long-serving employee who has reached a 39-year milestone with the Times were different. The first Star organization.

Wars film hit theatres, and the Apple II computer had just come out.

There were two dozen employees cele-

brated for their years of service as well at the meeting.

Below is the list in its entirety.

Congratulations to everyone for all of their amazing work over the years.

10 years Eva Grant Angie Maitland Stacey Smith

12 years Leana Brady-Algore Dolores Pollard

17 years Robin Grant Taylor Wilson

20 years Albert Nelson Sherry Smith

25 years Eliza Bolton Stan Omejc

11 years Doris Fraser Tracey Ross Annette Smith Liana Stevens

14 years Carmen Bolton

18 years Whitney Lukuku

23 years Deb Grant

16 years Hazel Annibal

19 years Lily Wilson

24 years Brent Robinson

28 years Andrew Bolton Sr. Wendy Bolton

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39 years Karen Smith-Paul

Economic Development

Taking stock of the economic situation

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t’s been a notable start to the year for the proposed projects in our territory - for better or worse - as contracts are signed at LNG Canada, and projects step aside with Douglas Channel LNG.

With the Kitimat Modernization Project effectively concluded, we look with great concentration towards new opportunities with other projects in the LNG field.

As seen on page one, the Ledcor-Haisla Limited Partnership has been given a major contract for site preparation work at the LNG Canada site.

It’s significant for us that that contract was made official on February 25, as that was the same day AltaGas announced to the public it would not pursue the Douglas Channel LNG project, slated for Haisla’s Lot 99.

The deal with LNG Canada for Ledcor-Haisla LP shows that even if smaller projects like DCLNG fall off, work and training is still happening with other proponents.

It’s sad to see a project get put on hold, but with 20 or so proposed LNG projects for B.C., it was a near certainty that some would not come to fruition.

The pursuit of a liquefied natural gas industry for the territory has been a great boost to the Haisla. Even without any final investment decisions from the companies, the training and partnerships that have formed have meant a swell of resources for Haisla Nation Council to put towards many programs and initiatives which have made us a

From the desk of Jason Majore stronger community.

LNG Canada as a company have said they are anticipating a final investment decision on their project by the end of this year.

Meanwhile the complex at Haisla Town Centre is being put up at a great pace and should still be concluded near the end of the year.

LNG Canada still holds a 10-year lease for those 49 units in the first phase of that project.

The year has started with its ups and downs, but we will continue to press for the LNG industry to move forward, which will mean resources for our community, and jobs for our members.

Quick facts Compared to others, Douglas Channel LNG was relatively small, proposing to produce 500,000 tonnes of LNG a year, and using mainly existing pipeline infrastructure. For comparison LNG Canada is looking to produce up to six million tonnes a year in each of their processing ‘trains’, and would need the construction of TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline.

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Indian Registry

Your quick guide to registry paperwork TRANSFERS: If you have married and your spouse wishes to transfer from their band to the Haisla Nation you will first need to report your marriage to Aboriginal Affairs. You will need to bring in your Marriage Certificate to me to do the paperwork required. Once your marriage has been reported you can then request transfer papers from me.

For Births and Transfers: If you are not the parent for any minor you wish to register or transfer, you will need to submit legal documents stating that you are legally responsible for the child or children.

** If you are calling for your status number (for example) I can only give this information to you as you will need to answer verification questions. I can only give status information to the parents if the child is under 18 years of age.

MARRIAGE/DIVORCE: If you wish to report your marriage and/ or change your family name you must bring in your Marriage Certificate. Aboriginal Affairs cannot change anything on the Registry list without proper documents. If your marriage has ended and you wish to revert back to your maiden name, your Certificate of Divorce will need to be submitted along with a form stating that you wish to revert back to your maiden name.

DEATH: If a Haisla Band Member passes on, a family member can contact me to request a Bereavement Assistance Cheque. Once again Aboriginal Affairs cannot make changes to the Registry List without proper documents, so please hand in a copy of the Death Certificate to me for submitting.

STATUS CARDS: I take appointments for Wednesday – Friday. Please have two pieces or valid ID (one being a valid picture ID) before making appointments. I cannot issue a status card without ID as I have to submit these to Aboriginal Affairs. I can use your old/current status card as picture ID as long it has not been expired for more than six months.

BABY REGISTRATIONS: Registering your child is not mandatory, but is the sole responsibility of the parents to do so.

First you must apply for the long form Birth Certificate, the one that lists parent/s name on it.

Then you can request registration papers from me.

If both parents are listed in the Birth Certificate then both parents need to sign the registration forms. The Birth Certificate does get sent away but will be sent back once Aboriginal Affairs makes their copy. I can make a copy for you before I send it away. The registrations do take a long time, usually 6+ months, so it is up to you to have your child registered as soon as. Your child is only covered by your medical for up to 1 year.

Elaine Maitland, Indian Registry Administrator ira@haisla.ca (250) 639-9361 ext 101.

On the water A call for artists continues for marina

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he Haisla Fisheries Commission (HFC) is seeking expressions of interest from Haisla artists to provide four prints, one for each Haisla clan, for eventual placement on the new steel pilings within the Haisla Harbour.

prints will be developed into a set of stencils If you are interested in submitting one or all for transfer to the pilings, and retained for four of the designs please contact Brenda at the HFC office at 250-639-9361, ext. 207, or future maintenance. through e-mail at b.bouzane@haisla.ca.

Ideally, each clan design will be 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and be composed of Deadline for the expression of interest is three colours: red, black, and white. Smaller April 8, 2016, and all designs will be reThe HFC has allotted a $250 payment per designs may also be accepted. viewed by the Haisla Nation Council prior print – $1,000 for all four designs – and the to a final selection.

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Job Coaches

The new Capacity Development website, at http://capacitydevelopment.haisla.ca. Check it out for updates on job or training opportunities.

Be up to date for your training needs There is core safety certification required in order to work on various construction sites.

The HNC Job Coaches work together with Kitimat Valley Institute to ensure that Haisla membership is employment ready.

Please see the contact information below: Kitimat Valley Institute Nicole Barriault, Registrar 1352 Alexander Avenue Kitimat, BC V8C 1A2 Phone: (250) 639-9199 Tollfree: 1-855-431-0012 Website: www.kvic.ca

PLEASE NOTE: HNC Job Coaches require 10 business days to process complete applications for Capacity Development funding.

Please stay tuned for upcoming Training initiatives.

REMINDER: It is up to you, the individual, to take ownership of your job hunting efforts. You must be responsible for keeping a hard copy, as well as an electronic copy of your resume (MS Word format preferably) and certificates. Job Coaches are only a resource to assist you initially to develop resume, refer employment opportunities as employer’s request. It is you that must maintain and keep your resume updated (including references) and find employment.

Notice about tax slips No tax slips will be distributed for those individuals that accessed our funds.

Schedule Effective March 11, 2016, the Job Coaches will have ‘Admin Days’ and will not be available to meet clients: Mondays – Glenda is not available to meet clients Fridays – Paula and Geri are not available to meet clients Normal business hours are: Monday to Fridays, 8:00 – 4:00 pm

Your job coaches Paula Smith, Job Coach (ext 144) Cell: 250-639-5290 Email: psmith@haisla.ca

Geri Budden, Job Coach (ext 125) Cell: 250-639-6489 Email: gbudden@haisla.ca

Glenda Smith, Job Coach/Database (ext. 139) Cell: 250-639-5277 Email: gsmith@haisla.ca 13

Haisla Fisheries

Clockwise from top left: Mitch and Olivia looking at the 14 coho fry that were caught in a minnow trap at Daudette Creek.

Trapping the beavers and removing the dams was one of our Fish Habitat Restoration projects - Thank you Gary Wilson for your help! Noah Timmins working on leveling one of the cabins. (HFC have also made prefab pit toilets to be installed at the cabins down the channel.)

Efforts made to rebuild the eulachon run

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he Haisla Fisheries started to monitor the eulachon in the Kitimat River on February 16, 2016.

Haisla Fisheries set smelt nets at 3 sites which are checked daily. HFC monitor for the return of the eulachon and once they catch eulachon the nets are pulled to help the run complete its course and hopefully one day we will have an abundance of eulachon in the Kitimat River again. The first eulachon were caught on Friday, March 4th at all three sites!

Brandon Dundas is working as a Haisla Observer in Kemano this year.

He will be working with EcoFish monitoring the arrival of eulachon and recording the number of eulachon returning to Kemano as well as number of eulachon harvested by Haisla. Once we hear news of the arrival, Trevor and Noah will also go to Kemano to 14

Crew in Kemano readying a test net. Inset, Brandon Dundas happy with the first eulachon of 2016

monitor the run.

Over the winter months when weather permits, the Haisla Fisheries have been

going out working on cabins, building more pit toilets and also have taken out another wood stove to one of the many cabins within Haisla Territory.

Haisla Fisheries

Harbour upgrades ongoing through year The Haisla Harbour Authority will continue with harbour upgrades throughout 2016. The decking of the initial breakwater (retrofit) will commence in late April. Boardwalk construction, painting within the inner harbour and small additions to the

breakwaters will also occur this summer. The HHA will be developing a revised harbour policy in 2016.

Please be advised that Harbour power users will now be billed by kilowatt hours based on usage.

Jumping at chance for restoration project

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aisla Fisheries was offered the opportunity to participate in the Fish Habitat Restoration Initiative (FHRI) in December of 2015 sponsored by the Department of Fisheries.

HFC jumped at the chance and quickly came up with areas within the Haisla Nation that could use some much needed improvement to help restore the fish habitat in our territory.

We started with monitoring the fish in a few creeks and streams, we replaced some culverts, removed beaver dams, monitored the water quality in 21 creeks and streams, and

planted some trees along some creeks to name a few of our projects.

Of the 220 trees planted last year, there appears to be about a 60% survival rate. The culvert placement and beaver dam removal was a success on both Daudette and Pine Creek drainages.

Juvenile trapping this spring confirmed Coho fry are now using the restored habitat on Daudette Creek. (See photo opposite page.) We will continue to monitor for adult Coho this fall.

Awaiting the fines for the Rio Tinto charges In April 2011 Rio Tinto did an unscheduled ramp down for maintenance.

Luckily, this was witnessed and reported to DFO which brought charges against Rio Tinto for destruction of fish and

fish habitat. Rio Tinto was found guilty in 2015.

This trial has been a long one. The sentencing has been rescheduled numerous times; let’s hope that the new date that is set for June 2016 will bring forth the long awaited fines. / reports submitted by Brenda Bouzane, Fisheries Administrative Technician

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From the RCMP Knowledge is power with fraud prevention

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hen it comes to Fraud Prevention; knowledge is power. The more you know about what types of fraud exist, the better chances you have of identifying and reporting it, instead of becoming a victim.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of different ways fraudsters can obtain your personal information. These are three of what we see most:

Identity Theft This kind of fraud includes the acquiring and using of the identity information of another person in connection with various frauds.

That information includes full name, date of birthday, social insurance number, address, bank account information, and so on.

Payment card fraud This is the fraudulent use of things the cards. such as debit cards and credit cards.

The fraudster can then transfer the All the information needed to get data to another card to access your access to your account is your name, money. account number and expiry date of

Mass marketing scams This refers to any fraud committed via a 69 are the most targeted demographic mass communication, such as tele- for this. phone, mail, Internet and e-mail.

Examples include fake jobs, prizes, merCanadians between the ages of 50 and chandise, and services.

If you become a victim

This form of fraud can damage credit history, lead to refusal of credit, and can be very time consuming to correct.

Step one is to contact the local police and file a report. In Kitimat the RCMP detachment’s phone number is 250-632-7111.

For more information:

Then, contact your bank or financial The final step is to ensure you report institution, and credit card company identity theft and fraud to the Canato make a report. dian Anti-Fraud Centre, toll free at 1-

www.antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca

Next, contact the two national credit Reports provided by: Constable Bradley Walsh

bureaus and place a fraud alert on your credit reports. Equifax Canada is 1-800-465-7166, and also TransUnion Canada at 1-877-525-3823.

Photo by Lotus Head from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

For further information please stop by the Kitimat RCMP Detachment or call 250-632-7111.

Be legal when riding on your ATVs Parts of the Motor Vehicle Act (All-Terrain) have been replaced by the Off Road Vehicle Act (ORV). The ORV Act requires registration with a plate being displayed for vehicles normally operated off-highway.

What does this mean and how does it apply to me?

required to be registered if includes registration, operator operated on Crown Land and must have valid Driver’s License, plate/decal, carry basic Resource Roads (forest serICBC Third Party Liability (at vice roads). The ORV will be $200,000) and may require a required to be registered and police issued operation perdisplay an ORV plate and mit. operator must have valid Driver’s License Enforcement

ORV is required to be registered if operated on highways An ORV is not required to be ( for Limited Use only). This registered if operated on Pri- means crossing or unloading/ vate Property. The ORV is loading for example. This 16

Operation of non-registered vehicle - $58.00

Careless operation - $115.00

Operate on private property $86.00 Cross highway without authorization - $58.00 ATV/UTV can be towed/ impounded at the owners expense

** The Kitimat RCMP will be enforcing the ORV Act withFail to display vehicle identifiin the Kitimat area, which cation - $58.00 includes the Kitamaat Village.

Employment

Current job listings Interim Patient Travel Clerk DUTIES: - Provide administrative support to the Health Manager, including file maintenance,

Jobs are posted to Haisla.ca as they are made available

- Responsible for maintaining maintenance schedules for equipment;

an asset;

- Willing to provide a criminal record - Other duties as requested by the Health check; Manager.

- Direct experience working with First - preparation of reports and correspond- QUALIFICATIONS: Nations. ence and proposal preparation; - Business Technology Certification or  Must be willing and able to pass a - Management of Patient Travel program equivalent; criminal record check. including all reporting requirements and budgets; - Valid First Aid Certificate (or willingInterested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must inness to obtain one); - Provides assistance to all community clude names of three (3) references and members with completion of medical - Organizational and office management the express permission for HNC to conapplications; tact these references to: skills; - Provides assistance to all community - Excellent interpersonal and communimembers with regards to all non-insured cation skills; health benefits; - Ability to work in a busy environment - Responsible for ordering all equipment (multi-task) and maintain confidentiality; and supplies and maintaining an inventory system, following all HNC policies; - BC Drivers license and own vehicle is

Stephanie McClure (250) 639-9361 ext. 204 Email – humanresources@haisla.ca Haisla Nation Council P.O. Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, B.C. V0T 2B0 *Closes March 30, 2016

On-Call Teacher Reports to: HCS Principal

Hours of work: On-Call

Qualifications:

Duties to commence: Casual as needed

• BC Certification (preferred);

Salary: In accordance with the BCGEU Instructor Collective Agreement.

• Post-secondary education; • Completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and

the express permission for HNC to contract the references, copy of valid BC Teaching Certificate (current) to: Stephanie McClure (250) 639-9361 ext. 204 Email – humanresources@haisla.ca Haisla Nation Council P.O. Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, B.C. V0T 2B0

On-Call Teacher Assistants Reports to: HCS Principal • Works under the direction of classroom teacher;

• To perform any other school related duties consistent with the role of a Teacher Assistant and so required from time to time by the teachers and/or principal;

• Assist small groups and individual work • To perform other related duties as asin all areas as directed by the teacher; signed by the principal.

• To work with teachers on special proQualifications: jects, such as field trips, art and science projects; • Grade 12 completion; • To assist in playground supervision on a regular basis; • Good communication and interpersonal skills;

• Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three references and the express permission for HNC to contract the references, to: Stephanie McClure (250) 639-9361 ext. 204 Email – humanresources@haisla.ca Haisla Nation Council P.O. Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, B.C. V0T 2B0 17

A calm, foggy morning on February 19 at the marina in Kitamaat Village. Take a photo of anything to do with Haisla people, places, or culture (even you holding your Dootilh somewhere interesting) and we’ll aim to put it in a future issue. Send submissions to COrr@haisla.ca. Publication is dependent on available space.

“The one thing that you can do to make democracy happen: get involved.”

Chief Councillor Ellis Ross

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Scan the code to your right to hear a short message from Chief Councillor Ellis Ross on the importance for young people to get involved with democracy.

By empowering youth to ask questions and to be a part of the system, they can begin to rely on themselves rather than others to find solutions to problems.

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Phone:

(250) 639-9361

Kitamaat Village, BC

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