Dootilh - November 2017

Dootilh

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

November 2017

MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.”

Harlem Crowns The Harlem Crowns basketball team entertained a crowd while playing a bit of fun on the Haisla Jr. Boys basketball team during a game on November 8. They also took a pause to give a more serious, motivational talk to youth during their visit.

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What forestry work is being done in the area The Haisla Brinkman Forestry Joint Venture

The owner's name is Lawrence Penner. He

(JV) has contracted Copper Mountain Cedar

has been employing Haisla members to assist

Products to remove material from the waste

him with the collection of shake blocks. He

piles that could be used for cutting shakes.

owns a small self-loading logging truck and a

The contractor is paying the JV for all the

blue pickup and trailer. He cuts the shakes at

timber that is removed, which is measured by

his mill in Terrace from what I understand.

licensed scalers in Terrace and reported into a

Copper Mountain is the only group that

government database called the Harvest

should be removing material from up there

Billing System.

(other than community members that is).

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Panel focuses on LNG FID preparedness ensure that the well-being of the Haisla are at

Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith

emphasized the value in relationships during a the forefront." panel discussion on education, training and workforce development.

Supporting well-being means shifting from preparing for short-term opportunities to those

The panel was held during the November 2 Nation2Nation Forum in Terrace, where she

of a longer-term nature.

Preparing a workforce ready for LNG Canada

was joined on stage by LNG Canada's Director

isn't just something Haisla do in isolation, she

of External Relations Susannah Pierce.

adds, saying it's important to establish

Through the event, Smith and Pierce

relationship to neighbouring First Nations as

discussed the LNG project and being ready for well. such a substantial project when a Final

"We're more than willing to have discussions

Investment Decision is made.

about barriers and successes other First

"It's all about collaboration," said Smith to

Nations have," she said, adding that the Haisla

the audience. "And providing opportunities to

Nation too are "always willing to learn from our

bring training back to the community to

neighbours as well."

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SNOW CLEARING RULES leave vehicles, trailers, or boats on the road, and DO NOT park or store anything by the boat launch as this makes it difficult to clean the bay area properly. All personal vehicles, boats, trailers, etc has to be moved onto your own property. vehicles, trailers, or boats left on the road slow down snow clearing and present danger to residents and snow removal crew. From the edge of the pavement, there must be a 6 - 10 foot clearance on both sides of the street, to ensure proper snow removal.

If any damages occur it is the responsibility of vehicle, trailer or boat owner. do not blow the snow back onto the street. Any damage to vehicles, as a result of this is the responsibility of the home owner.

The snowplow has to make about 2-4 passes in front of a driveway to clear the roads. You will notice snow build up on driveways; this will be removed when time allows.

Charge out rates for plowing of driveways: Single driveway = $10.00 Double driveway = $20.00

Contact during regular work hours: Andy Bolton, Public Works Supervisor 250-639-9361 ext. 210 Elaine Stewart, Community Development Coordinator 250-639-9361 ext. 214

to play safe and stay away from equipment and snow banks on the sides of the road.

Sherry Smith, Community Development Manager 250-639-9361 ext. 215

in general and especially at critical times is the roads. Please be patient. We have a schedule for snow clearing.

For

regular work hours:

Andy Bolton - 250-639-3741

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Language student diving deep into Haisla Tero Vattukumpu is a Finnish student studying through a Japanese university to, of course, compile a grammar of the Haisla language.

A linguistics student of Kyoto University, Tero reached out to the Haisla Nation last year to work on his PhD project, to make a grammar of Haisla - which means he’ll work through Haisla’s pronunciations, grammar rules, syntax, phonology (how it sounds) and other aspects to Haisla.

Tero has already graduated with a Masters in Linguistics. His studies introduced him to Indigenous languages, and as he learned about the languages in North America he discovered Haisla and saw there was potential to do a lot of work.

He says Haisla as a language has a lot of unique features. In terms of how words are created in Haisla (morphological, if you’re wondering what the word is), it is complicated, 6

“I would of course like to keep up my prospective Haisla language skills as well as to continue to help the data I collect to be used for the benefit of the Haisla community and its efforts for a language revival.” which can be enticing to a long-time student.

He has connected with a Haisla member who acts as his consultant on the language as he works on his project, and for whom he is very grateful.

Even once he’s done his thesis - which he says could take a number of years - he says he intends to continue to be involved in the Haisla language and its speakers.

“I would of course like to keep up my prospective Haisla language skills as well as to continue to help the data I collect to be used for the benefit of the Haisla community and its efforts for a language revival.”

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Treat your planet right through recycling Candice Wilson With the recent rainfall event - it is apparent that climate change is real. This is now bringing the idea of a community recycling program to the forefront.

A quick poll on the Haisla Nation Connector Facebook page demonstrates the interest of community members in participating in a recycling program. There are many members

A quick poll on the Haisla Nation Connector Facebook page demonstrates the interest of community members in participating in a recycling program.

who already recycle and mentioned it would be nice to have it right within our community

Minimizing our impact on landfills will ensure

as it is more convenient than having to haul it

the future generations are not left with the

all the way into town.

aftermath of climate change.

Currently the Bottle Depot in Service Center

Benefits of Recycling (source:

https://www.epa.gov/recycle/recycling-basics ) accepts paper, cardboard, plastics, tin cans, pop bottles/cans, milk cartons, Styrofoam &

- Reduces the amount of waste sent to

glass. Their hours are Monday to Saturday

landfills and combustion facilities.

10am-5pm (Until October 31). And Tuesday to

- Conserves natural resources such as

Saturday 10am-5pm thereafter. Closed on

timber, water, and minerals.

- Prevents pollution by reducing the need to

statutory holidays.

KUTE, also in Service Center, accepts

collect new raw materials.

- Saves energy.

electronics and second hand items. Their

- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that

website is http://kitimatrecycle.org and their hours are: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm and

contribute to global climate change.

According to the government website landfill gas emissions accounted for 20% of

Saturday 10am-4pm.

Stay tuned as more details become available.

the national methane emissions overall.

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Trick or Treaters

Community School and c’imo’ca students dress up to trick or treat at HNC’s offices on Halloween.

The Haisla Community School held a family fun afternoon on October 26, which was appropriately Halloween themed, with pumpkin carving, crafts, and activities in the gymnasium.

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Culturally speaking: What’s new in the Culture Department -Teresa Windsor

nugwa (I) had hosted a community meeting

Since starting this position in May 2017,

regarding Haislakala/Henaksialakala

nugwa (I) have learned a tremendous amount

revitalization initiatives. A follow up to that

about our Haisla history and culture. It has

meeting took place on May 4, 2017. This was a

been such an overwhelming and exciting

great turn out, it was an opportunity to gauge

opportunity to learn in great detail, our

our community’s interest levels, share ideas

nation’s history.

and stories. From this meeting nugwa (I) felt

My goal and vision is to bring our history and inspired to move forward in bringing some (if traditions to the forefront of everything we do

not all) of those ideas to life. Nugwa (I)

as a nation, connecting us to our ancestors

continued to share my enthusiasm with Haisla

through our nuyem (legends and traditions),

Nation council members and program

stories and beliefs. I’m hopeful this will help

managers, who thankfully saw my passion as

lead our gukalut (fellow villagers) to some

something to embark upon. Nugwa (I)

forms of healing, by embracing and reclaiming successfully became the Community Cultural our yauxwa (potlatch) and clan system. Nugwa Coordinator for the Haisla Nation. The very first time in HNC history, for an official

(I) believe that continuing many of our

traditional laws and practices may help bring a position and title, dedicated to our culture and deeper understanding and respect for one another. Our yauxwa (potlatch) system was

history to exist.

In June-August 2017, the program had hired it’s very first summer student. Brian Grant

our way to govern our community.

When describing some of the work I’ve been came on board as a post-secondary student, doing to my op’ (father), Russell Ross, nugwa

he is currently enrolled and attending his

(I) had said, “There is an immense beauty and second year in the First Nations Fine Arts program at the Frieda Diesing School of

sadness in reclaiming what was lost.”

Northwest Coast Art. Prior to his second year

Prior to being in the official position of Community Cultural Coordinator, on April 13,

in his program, Brian was required to do some research around his own community’s culture.

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The Haisla archive office, was the perfect

Many of these projects are actually

location and this program was a great

intertwining and aligning with other projects

opportunity for Brian to complete his research internally within Haisla Nation and externally, with other communities such as Nuxalkw

to move forward in his education. During this

time, Brian and nugwa (I) had the opportunity Nation, District of Kitimat. to travel to Vancouver and Victoria to tour the

The top projects that will set the foundation

museums that hold many of our artifacts. The for the Haisla Language Plan are: trip was a great opportunity to start

1) Haisla Big house project

discussions around the repatriation of our

2) Haislakala/Henaksialakala Mentor

cultural belongings.

Apprentice Program

At the beginning of August, Nugwa (I) was

3) Haisla Learning Potlach

officially appointed as a member of the Kitimat Museum and Archives Board, this was a

4) Haisla Education Cart - a Mobile cart with historical components

decision that was moved at our council table.

5) Haisla immersion evenings

So far Nugwa (I) have attended one board

6) Haisla Language Kits-to go to every home

meeting. My goal is to ensure that all Haisla

7) Haisla-Nuxalkw Nation reconnection,

content is accurate and represents our

oolichan song and ceremony (opportunity to

gukalut’s history appropriately.

re-learn)

Currently, there are approximately 30

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projects, varying in capacity and time frames.

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Cultural program

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There is an overwhelming amount of work that has been done by many of our gukalut in

Vera Wilson, Louise Barbetti, Joseph Starr, Lyle Wilson, Wendy Bolton, Donna Grant,

the past. I would like to take this opportunity to Nelson Grant, Amelia Grant, Jeffery Legaic, acknowledge, pay respect and thank each of

Gordon Robinson, Samson Ross, Mike Shaw,

you, for all the hard work you have put into the Irene Starr, Don Stewart, Dora Robinson, preservation of our culture and language.

Magnus Duncan. If I have missed anyone I

Without your hard work, none of this work that apologize, it is not intentional.

I am doing, would be possible.

“I feel my ancestors in my blood. I am a body

AH-WALL-LA-QWEELTH-GINS (thank you):

of people who are asking not to be

Ivy Maitland, Rose Robinson, Kay Grant,

forgotten…” Upile Chisala

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The news at nee n’wagilas We are so proud of our xaisla students at

Yowtz, our prayers for our shut-ins, that are

in hospital, sick at home and our xaisla nation. KVI. Congratulations for taking that step to higher your education. The opportunities are

Please join us for luncheons on Tuesdays

there. Take it and run with it.

and Thursdays. Wednesdays is Meals on Wheels, Wednesday Fun Nite is 6:30-9pm.

Our last day here at nee n'wagilas is

Bring your own crafts, sit around and chat.

15th.Dec .Open for lunch Thursday Jan.4th

We love to have you share your time with us

2018.

elders.

Please feel free to inbox me if you need the

Christmas is around the corner, be careful

use of nee n'wagilas during the Christmas

on the road.

break. (elderscentre@haisla.ca) Please be safe, safe travels for those that are

Watch for pedestrians, animals on the

travelling for medical reasons.

road. Please go the speed limit. I see a lot of cars and trucks going way over the speed limit in front of nee n'wagilas. The school zone sign

Thank you Haisla Nation Council and Staff for all you do for our nation. wa

is in front of nee n'wagilas.

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In Case of Emergency Call 911

Kitimat RCMP Non-Emergency #(250) 632-7111

SUMMARY OF RCMP CALLS-FOR-SERVICE FOR: October 2017

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Miscellaneous information:

The Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program (APTP) offers Canadian Aboriginal people from the ages of 19-29, the opportunity to get an inside look at the life of a police officer. This summer program provides the selected candidates with hands-on experience in the RCMP’s training program. Those accepted into the program attend a three- week training program at the RCMP Training Academy (Depot) in Regina, from May 13 to June 2, 2018. The training focuses on teaching collaborative problem-solving skills, law enforcement, public speaking, cultural diversity and facilitating Safe Community Workshops in communities. There are also elements of physical fitness and drill which promote team work and provide students with long-term strategies to meet personal fitness goals. The RCMP will provide transportation, meals, accommodation, uniform, and 3 weeks of training wages.

Basic requirements to apply: • Be between 19-29 years of age • Be of First Nation, Metis or Inuit descent • Be a Canadian citizen • Be of good character • Be able to pass an enhanced reliability security check • Be in good physical condition • Possess a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent • Possess valid Canadian driver’s license For more information contact: Beverly.Pitawanakwat@rcmp- grc.gc.ca 604- 365-1297 OR E_PreCadet_Program@rcmpgrc.gc.ca, or Cst. J. DAVA at 250-632-7111

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The Kitimat RCMP responded to 22 calls-forservice during the month of October 2017 which is an increase from the number of callsfor-service compared to October 2016 (9 calls-for-service). As of this reporting period, there have been a total of 177 calls-for-service from January to October 2017. A slight from the same time-frame in 2016 where there were a total of 175 callsfor-service from January to October 2016.

During this reporting period, Kitimat RCMP officers made a total of approx. 32 patrols within the Kitamaat Village area.

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This summary of police calls for service is intended to advise community members of what is occurring in the community and to encourage community members to report all suspicious activities. Included in this summary are information obtained from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and other RCMP related news.

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Kitimat RCMP Non-Emergency #(250) 632-7111

In Case of Emergency Call 911

Financial Crime Trend Bulletin: Purpose This fraud bulletin was prepared to highlight the Equifax breach, which has left millions vulnerable to Identity Fraud.

Overview The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) urges consumers to exhaust all measures to limit the risk of identity theft fraud. Consumers are encouraged to shred documents that include sensitive information, change passwords regularly, and keep personal information private. When contacted by any company, the CAFC encourages consumers to do their due diligence and refrain from sharing personal information to potential scammers.

Furthermore, when someone becomes a victim of identity theft/fraud, they are urged to contact the credit bureaus to place an alert on their name. Albeit, what can a consumer do when victimization is out of their control?

In May 2017, Equifax was breached – leaving millions of consumers vulnerable to identity theft. Recent complaints with the CAFC have confirmed a new phishing email associated to the hack. Victims are receiving an email claiming to be Equifax, demanding victims call Account Security immediately to protect themselves. The email provides an email and phone number which are not affiliated with Equifax. Victims should take precaution when receiving requests from Equifax or any Credit Bureau. Although consumers should be proactive by requesting copies of their credit files, monitoring bills and existing credit accounts or even requesting alerts from credit bureaus more frequently to monitor their file to prevent victimization, there are occasions when consumers must be reactive.

Warning Signs - How to Protect Yourself: • Be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls or mail asking for personal or financial information.

• Victims of the recent breach should place alerts with all credit bureaus.

• Stay current. Check your bank and credit card statements monthly and report any suspicious activity. Report any missing mail or statements right away.

• Shred all personal and financial documents.

• Obtain a credit report once a year for free through the two credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion.

If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

Want To Leave An Anonymous TIP: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at victoriacrimestoppers.ca Report Crimes that affect the well-being of our community

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Recognizing the signs of elder abuse Abuse is the deliberate mistreatment of an Elder that causes the Elder physical, mental or emotional harm, or causes damages to or loss of assets.

Abuse may include intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, theft, fraud, misuse of a power of attorney, sexual assault, over medication, witholding needed medication, censoring mail, invasion or denial of privacy or denial of access to visitors or other basic human rights.

Neglect is the failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance or attention that causes the Elder physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial damage to or loss of assets.

Self-neglect is any failure of an Elder to take care of himself or herself that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause within a short period of time, serious physical, mental, or emotional damage to or loss of assets and include: • Living in grossly unsanitary conditions • Suffering from an untreated illness, disease or injury • Suffering from malnutrition to such an extent that, without intervention, the Elder’s physical or mental health is likely to be severely impaired • Creating a hazardous situation that will likely cause serious physical harm to the Elder of others or cause substantial damage to or loss of assets • Suffering from an illness, disease or injury that results in the Elder dealing with his or her own assets in a manner that is likely to cause substantial damage to or loss of the assets Discuss the situation with someone at your 21

local health clinic or social development office.

Coordinating networks may be in place with contacts and referralsources. Look for a Community Response Network. Designated Responders may include, but are not limited to: • Community Health Nurse • Community Health Representative • Social Worker • Elder Support Worker • Home/Personal Care Worker • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor • Family Support Worker • Social Development Worker • Restorative Justice/Court Worker If you have concerns that a vulnerable Elder is being is being abused, is living at risk due to neglect or self-neglect, or is having difficulty accessing support and assistance on their own, call your local designated responder.

For more information, please visit: www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/healthy-living/elderabuse-awareness • Victims of childhood abuse are often abused later in life • Aboriginal people are 3 times more likely to experience violence than non- Aboriginal people • The incidence of abuse and neglect increase with age, disability and dependence • An estimated 8 out of 10 Aboriginal women have experienced family violence • People who have mental illness, physical disabilities or substance addictions experience a higher incidence of abuse and exploitation • Decreasing isolation in Elders decreases the risk of abuse • Language barriers ma prevent access to help

Haisla Fire Department says follow these steps The cold weather is here so please be fire safe while using various types of ways to heat your home.

- The woodstove and chimney is installed correctly and inspected by qualified inspector.

- The chimney is cleaned and operating properly.

- There is at least 3 feet clearance around the stove from any combustibles.

- Heaters and thermostats are working properly.

- Heaters have front cover guard.

- There is at least 3 feet of clearance around the heater from combustibles.

- Use in good ventilated area.

- Don't leave matches or lighter where small children can get it.

If you or any family members have a medical emergency please call 911 before you call anyone else. In some cases time is everything.

We carry two way radios with us and we will get dispatched for the call.

- Don't leave unattended.

- Keep combustible material at a safe distance.

Dates of note from Social Development January 2018 cheques will be disbursed on Thursday, December 14th.

If they’re not delivered by this date, recipients will have to wait until January 2 when the

HNC offices re-open after the winter break.

Social development and HNC staff will be busy delivering Christmas Hampers.

Save the dates - upcoming audit meetings (invites also in the mail) Vancouver: November 27, 2017 6:00 p.m.

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown

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Terrace November 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

Best Western Terrace Inn

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Kitamaat Village November 29, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

Administration Bldg.

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Prince Rupert November 30, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

Crest Hotel

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