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

Inside this issue:

Haisla celebrate KVI purchase

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Reflecting on a manager’s journey

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Job opportunities

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Job coaches report

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It’s Heart and Stroke Month

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Haisla Harbour coming along

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Embarking on stewardship

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Q&A with the RCMP

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Council set off for Ottawa on mission of economic development A delegation of Haisla Nation representatives – including Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, Councillors Willard Grant and Trevor Martin, and Director of Economic Development Jason Majore – took to Ottawa to speak to government ministers face-to-face to emphasize both the potential for this region and the guiding philosophies of the Haisla Nation Council.

Above, Ellis Ross and Jason Majore with B.C. Premier Christy Clark at the Premier’s Reception on February 3 in Ottawa. Below left, Ellis Ross joined Chief Karen Ogen of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, and Jody Wilson-Raybould, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Below right, Councillor Willard Grant managed to stop for a photo with the Canadian Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour MaryAnn Mihychuk.

Haisla Nation representatives were in back-to-back meetings February 2 and 3, 2016 What the Haisla Nation Council emphasized to the federal government is that they support environmentally responsible development which includes liquefied natural gas projects, while also underlining the business-like approach to relationship building with the province and Canada which has been a key to Haisla success to date.

This was the first formal sit down with the new Canadian government following the election last October.

Chief & Council

Haisla make Kitimat Valley Institute their own

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n Tuesday January 26, 2016 Haisla Nation Council hosted a dinner to celebrate the Haisla Nation’s purchase of Kitimat Valley Institute (KVI) and major renovations at KVI as well.

This event marked a significant milestone for the Haisla; a 100 percent First Nations owned training facility is a wonderful step for us. Dignitaries in attendance: Board of Education (School District 82), Mayor Phil Germuth on behalf of the District of Kitimat, Kevin Dobbin on behalf of Rio Tinto and Michael Eddy on behalf of Canada LNG. KVI Board Chair Rob Goffinet spoke on behalf of KVI.

Kevin Dobbin speaking on behalf of Rio Tinto. Looking on is Ellis Ross, Chief Councillor, and Taylor Cross, Deputy Chief Councillor. At left, Cross and District of Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth

Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and Deputy Chief Councillor Taylor Cross spoke on behalf of the Nation and gifts were exchanged with each of the main orour Haisla Workforce to go after the skilled, highganizations present. er paying, more interesting and fulfilling jobs that Funding for the purchase came from are or will become available.

Coast Opportunity Fund (COF) and Overall it was a fun night. We had feast stew funding for some of the major renovaand some speeches. tions came from Western Economic DiAn event like this is further proof of the growing versification (WED). influence that the Haisla Nation have in the destiWe are now poised to take full advantage of the opportunities in front of us and the goal remains to fully train

ny of our region, and rightly so.

Thanks to everyone who made the purchase of KVI possible. WA!

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Administration Overseas Manager Exchange program- Local Government management Association (LGMA) I was honoured to have been selected for the 2015 Overseas Manager Exchange Program, sponsored by the Local Government Management Association. In November 2015 I travelled to New Zealand to spend two weeks with a local municipality to learn how they do business.

Municipal governments have many similarities to First Nation governments.

I was hosted by the New Plymouth District Council. They are located on the west coast of New Zealand, about halfway between Auckland and Wellington. I stayed with my exchange host Sue Davidson, who is their Chief Operating Officer.

Her role is similar to the role that I have with Haisla Nation Council. Several months before the trip, I prepared a list of specific issues or areas of professional interest that I wanted to learn as part of the exchange program.

These included human resources, communications, business writing, administrative, bylaw development and leadership.

My exchange partner scheduled several meetings for me with different departments. I met with departments in bylaw policy development, financial management, wastewater, recycling, and human resources, The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. There are many tribes all around New Zealand. I spent half a day with the Maori liaison, who is employed full time with the New Plymouth District Council. She took me to a Maori village and talked to me about their cultural practices and how they work with local government. The Maori are not as advanced as Canadian First Nations. They do not own land, or have the benefits that Canadian First Nations have.

They have their own language and cultural practices. A hongi is a traditional Māori greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing one's nose and forehead (at the same time) to another person at an encounter. It is used at traditional meetings among Māori people and on major ceremonies and serves a similar purpose to a formal handshake in modern western culture, and indeed a hongi is often used in conjunction with one. This translated, means ‘same breath’.

The New Plymouth District Council owns a Museum, Art Gallery and Theater. I had a tour of the Museum, Puke Ari, with the manager.

I also went to another community about 30 minutes away on the highway. I met with the Stratford District Council and also the Regional District, in Stratford, New Zealand. I met with Sven Hanne, Director – Assets at Stratford District Council for a morning, to meet with managers and learn about their operations.

That was just the first week. The second week there, I attended the SOLGM Annual conference. This is the New Zealand Society of Government. The conference had several informative sessions as well as speakers from different levels of government, including a guest speaker from a London, England government.

It was an amazing opportunity and I learned so much in the two weeks that I was there. I have many binders, books and policies from meeting with all the different departments. I now will write a more detailed report to the Local Government Management Association, which will be posted on the LGMA website.

All of the people I met with in New Zealand were incredibly kind and friendly, and willing to share information about their department and operations. The overseas exchange is done every year and I was honoured to have been chosen for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

New staff Cameron Orr has started with the Haisla Nation Council as of February 1. This is a new position and he will be working on: social media monitoring and posting; web site posting and on-going improvements and input; developing written communications, including but not limited to reports, press releases, letters; and writing communications to a variety of audiences including Haisla membership, joint venture partners, media, staff, Chief and Council, etc.

Sheree Alexander is the new Assistant in the Community Development department. She will be helping out Sherry and her staff with all of the administrative work.

Misty Thomas is the temporary Assistant for my position. She will be filling in for Kim Stewart who is taking a one year maternity leave.

Brent Robinson is filling in for Carolyn Ringham. Carolyn is on leave for three months.

Welcome Misty, Cameron, Brent, and Sheree.

Sincerely, Linda Berg, Director of Operations 3

Administration

Haisla Christmas Hampers, December 18, 2015 A big ‘Thank you’ to all of the staff and two of our joint venture companies, Ledcor and Vertex, who helped with the Haisla Christmas hamper delivery, on Friday, December 18, 2015 1. Sasha Jacobs 2. Angie Maitland, Tawnia Carriere, and Jamie 3. Colin Light 4. Kim Stewart 5. Dolores and Richard Pollard 6. Ehryn Bolton & Cassidy Bolton 7. Mike Jacobs 8. Trevor Woods 9. Chris Wilson 10. Linda Berg 11. Candice Wilson 12. Paul Schulmeister 13. Sheldon Wilson and Mitch Duncan Vertex 14. Charles “Alex” Robinson 15. Ledcor 16. Vertex

Hampers

Ledcor Trucks

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From the desk of Linda Berg, Director of Operations

Administration

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From the desk of Linda Berg, Director of Operations

Haisla Nation Council HAISLA PO BOX 1101, KITAMAAT VILLAGE BC V0T2B0 TELEPHONE 639-9361 FAX 632-2840

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GAS STATION ATTENDANT—ON-CALL POSITION Duties:

To be helpful, courteous and respectful of our customers at all times; Open the station and close it on time; Dispense gas products on demand; Sell other petroleum products carried by the business; Operate the cash register and point of sale (debit, credit card) equipment as required to accept payments for the products sold;  To account for inventory by daily dipping and recording of the tanks and other inventory;  To receive a cash float and account for same daily;  To deposit cash and other receipts daily;  To be responsible for maintaining security over HNC assets, under the direction of HNC authority;  To maintain the premises in a clean, respectable and otherwise orderly fashion;  To adhere to the station policy of payment on the spot for products sold, and accept no credit from customers except as may be specified by written order from HNC authority;  To represent HNC’s interest in this business in a manner that does credit to the Haisla Nation;  To follow the HNC personnel policy and manual;  Other related duties as required by the Finance Manager.     

Qualifications:  Grade twelve minimum requirement;  A mature, reliable, personable, sober and dependable person;  Must possess a valid BC Drivers license; Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, names of three references and the express permission for HNC to contact these references, as well as your resume to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Phone (250) 639-9361 (204) Fax (250) 632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca We will continuously accept resumes for this on-call position.

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From the desk of Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager

Employment

Haisla Nation Council HAISLA PO BOX 1101, KITAMAAT VILLAGE BC V0T2B0 TELEPHONE 639-9361 FAX 632-2840

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Haisla Community School has an immediate opening for a: TEACHER ON-CALL Reports to:

HCS Principal

Qualifications:  BC Certification (preferred);  Post-secondary education; Completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Hours of work: Duties to commence: Salary:

On-Call Casual as needed In accordance with the BCGEU Instructor Collective Agreement.

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 Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 204 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca We will continuously accept resumes for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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From the desk of Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager

Haisla Nation Council HAISLA PO BOX 1101, KITAMAAT VILLAGE BC V0T2B0 TELEPHONE 639-9361 FAX 632-2840

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Haisla Community School has immediate openings for a: On-Call Teacher Assistants Reports to:

HCS Principal

Duties:  Works under the direction of classroom teacher;  Assist small groups and individual work in all areas as directed by the teacher;  To work with teachers on special projects, such as field trips, art and science projects;  To assist in playground supervision on a regular basis;  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; To perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications:  Grade 12 completion;  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 (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contract the references, to: Stephanie McClure Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 204 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca

We will continuously accept resumes for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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From the desk of Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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ATTENTION: HAISLA NATION

Product & Service Information

Band Members, their Spouse &/or Dependent Children

HAISLA PO BOX 1101 HAISLA, BC V0T 2B0 Phone: (250) 639-9361 Toll Free: 1-888-842-4752 Fax: (250) 632-2840

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 (139) Cell: 250-639-5277 Email: gsmith@haisla.ca

Haisla Joint Venture Partnerships The three Job Coaches attended the quarterly Joint Venture Partnership meetings held November, 2015. The Job Coaches will now be part of a new Team that will work with the Joint Ventures in regards to training and employment opportunities.

Employment From late November and leading up to the Christmas Break, the following employers hired Haisla members, their spouse or dependant: Brinkman Forests, Progressive Ventures, Sodexo (Lee Bo Enterprises), Rio Tinto Contractor, and Rio Tinto Internship.

With the limited economic activity in the area, the requests for employment referrals have come to a stand-still. We have no new employment requests and it is looking like it will remain this way until the end of March. Now is the time to update your resumes and references and take some courses/training.

The Job Coaches are a resource in your Job Search, they are by no means here to find and secure you employment. There are other resources such as the employment agency in Kitimat and online job searches to name a few.

Training If you are interested in working on LNG projects, two of the core certificates required are: ďƒž ďƒž

CSTS-09 (Construction Safety Training System) WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

These are offered both online and at KVI, if you want to take these courses please contact a Job Coach for more details.

Website: Our website will be launched soon, so stay tuned and keep your eye out for it.

PLEASE NOTE: HNC Job Coaches require 1 0 business days to process COMPLETED applications for Capacity Development funding.

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Haisla Health

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From the desk of Crystal Ross, Health Admin Assistant

Haisla Health

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From the desk of Crystal Ross, Health Admin Assistant

Haisla Health Centre FROM THE OFFICE OF PATIENT TRAVEL Ph: 250-639-9361 ext 307 Cell:250-639-6695 or (250) 800-0444 Email: patienttravel@haisla.ca Fax: (250) 632-3637 Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) (FNHA) Medical Transportation Policy Framework: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/nihb-ssna/_medtransp/2005_medtransp-frame-cadre/index-eng.php All SCHEDULED out of town appointment referrals (from specialist/family dr) are to be submitted to patient travel and contact me as soon as possible, to minimize any obstacles when arranging travel (scheduled appointments are not emergency).  Feel free to contact me at the office during work hours (250)639-9361 ext 307, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm.  For emergencies (250)-639-6695 call or text, or call 1-250-800-0444  Each and every trip/patient is different (contributing factors may include: time/ length/nature of appointment; individual’s health; weather; transportation barriers; availability of accommodation…)  Confidentiality is important and implemented to avoid any miscommunication, I will continue to communicate only with patient and escort for medical trips.  All extended trips need to be monitored based on health care needed. Documentation I receive from a health professional is sent to FNHA for approval.  In the event of an over payment, as plans can change at the last minute, we ask that you contact me for a repayment plan.  Hotels are smoke free and offer a smoking area, please let patient travel know if you are allergic to pets.  Reminder, I work for HNC to ensure the FNHA (Formally FNHIB) policy, set for patient travel is followed. Benefit Exceptions (decision made by FNHA) can be made and appealed at any time. I can assist you with that.  Escorts, when eligible (by doctors request & FNHA approval) Section 3.0: a. A family member who is required to sign consent forms or provide patient history (legal age for medical forms) b. A reliable member of the community c. Physically capable of caring for themselves and others d. Does not require an escort themselves e. Proficient in translating to English f. Able to share personal space with client g. Interested in clients well-being h. Able to serve as a driver when the client is unable to transport themselves to or from appointments 

REPORTING TIME, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR YELLOW FORMS IMMEDIATELY

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From the desk of Angie Campbell, Patient Travel Clerk

February 2016 Newsletter—Nee N’wagilas Yowtz, Our thoughts and prayers to those who are not well and to our shut-ins.

Luncheons: Our luncheons are on Tuesdays & Thursdays, unless cancelled for other reasons. If so, will be posted on Nee N’wagilas facebook page.

Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels on Wednesdays, we have 15 clients at this moment.

Condolences: Our condolences to Ben Bolton and family for the loss of their sister.

Our condolences to Wanda and family from Klemtu.

Our condolences to Jonah Paul and family for the loss of their son. They live in Prince George

Indian Bingo: On February 16. 2016: Indian Bingo luncheon at Rec. Centre starting at noon/ Indian Bingo to follow from 1.30—2.30 pm. Valentine theme. Please wear something RED. For 60 plus. We have invited Kitsumkalum/Kitselas/Kitimat Seniors as guests.

So come and join or watch Elders have fun.

Elders Centre: Our place is free to have clan meetings, family meeting, coffee house. Inbox me or phone me at work ext. 309.

Thank you messages: Hoss Woods for donation of 50 lbs of potatoes Sr. Men's Basketball team, Dan Paul of 4 litre Kemano grease Nelson Furtado Ta’los, 1 quart of Nass oolichan grease Evelyn Ridsdale 1 gallon of Ketchup Addie Duncan, Monetary Donations.

All so much appreciated.

We wish all Basketball players good luck, have fun. Safe travels to all as you journey thru the mountains to A.N.T. We Thank You so much Haisla Nation Council and staff for all the hard work you do for our Nation. Especially the staff for being so patient with Marilyn, when she needs help after she messes up the computer, pushes the wrong keys, and everything disappears.

Be safe, be happy to all. Wa. Have a safe and happy month

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From the desk of Marilyn Furlan, Elders Centre Coordinator

February 2016 Newsletter—Nee N’wagilas

‘Proof’ there’s always a solution out there. Gerald and Dustin invented this dough proofer and as you can see on the right it worked quite well.

Volunteers and cooks at work at the Elders Centre making sure everything’s ready for the guests.

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From the desk of Marilyn Furlan, Elders Centre Coordinator

Health Centre

February is Heart and Stroke Month Signs of heart attack Thousands of Canadians die from heart attacks every year because they don't receive medical treatment quickly enough. Best survival rates from a heart attack are receiving treatment within 2 hours of start of chest pain. Learn to recognize the signs of a heart attack so you can react quickly to save a life.

Warning signs can vary from person to person and they may not always be sudden or severe. Although chest pain or discomfort is the most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women, some people will not experience chest pain at all, while others will experience only mild chest pain or discomfort. Others may experience one symptom, while some experience a combination.

Chest discomfort (uncomfortable chest pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain, burning or heaviness)

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (neck, jaw, shoul-

Sweating Nausea

der, arms, back)

Shortness of breath

Light-headedness

If you are experiencing any of these signs, you should:  CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately, or have someone call for you.  Keep a list of emergency numbers near the phone at all times.  Stop all activity and sit or lie down, in whatever position is most comfortable.  If you take nitroglycerin, take your normal dosage.  If the 9-1-1 operator advises it, chew and swallow one adult tablet or two 80 mg tablets of ASA (Aspirin®), as long as you are not allergic or intolerant. Do not take other pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®) instead of Aspirin. Do not substitute Aspirin for medical care; call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number first.

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From the desk of Laurel Degoeij, Diabetes & Heart Health Nurse

Health Centre

ď‚Ş Rest and wait for emergency medical personnel to arrive.

Women and heart attack Are the signs of heart attack the same for women?

In the past, it was believed that women and men had different signs of heart attack. This may not be the case. Both women and men may experience typical or non-typical symptoms such as nausea, sweating, pain in the arm, throat, jaw or pain that is unusual. However, women may describe their pain differently than men. Nevertheless, the most common symptom in women and men is still chest pain.

Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) is a leading cause of death for Canadian women. Women tend to be safeguarded from heart disease prior to menopause because of the protective effect of estrogen. However, this is not always the case. For example, pre-menopausal women with diabetes have similar risk to men of the same age because diabetes cancels out the protective effect of estrogen

If you or someone with you experiences any of these signs, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately. Acting quickly can improve your

survival and recovery.

Do not drive yourself or the person having a stroke to the hospital – an ambulance will get you to the best hospital for stroke care.

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From the desk of Laurel Degoeij, Diabetes & Heart Health Nurse

IRA 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 parent/s 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 POSSIBLE. Your child is only covered by your medical for up to 1 year.

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 no the parent for any minor child/ren you wish to register or transfer, you will need to submit legal documents stating that you are legally responsible or the child/ren.

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

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

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From the desk of Elaine Maitland, Indian Registry Administrator

HAISLA FISHERIES & HARBOUR AUTHORITY IN THE NEWS Rio Tinto has been found guilty on two counts of Fisheries Act violations for destruction of fish habitat at Kemano. A final sentence will be announced in mid-April 2016. The Haisla Fisheries Commission has played a supportive role in expressing the importance of the Kemano River to all Haisla.

The Haisla Harbour is coming together! We are nearing the end stages of completing the harbour upgrade. The list is of improvements is amazing! Thank you to the Haisla Nation for your patience during our transition stages. We have a new gangway & docks, new steel pilings, new lighting, new water lines and new power boxes and meters. If you haven’t been to the Bay, take a walk down there and have a look at our new facility. The Harbour also has added an extension to our breakwater. The breakwater is decked and at a future date there will be another access ramp and boardwalk installed to have complete access.

NOTICE If you need power for your boat, please see Trevor Amos to register. Power will now be based on pay per use not the $20 per month as in the past.

WE HAVE MOVED! The Haisla Fisheries and the Harbour Authority is now in the Haisla Natural Resource Building (the old HBO building)

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From the desk of Brenda Bouzane, Haisla Fisheries Admin Technician

HAISLA FISHERIES & HARBOUR AUTHORITY Here are a few photos taken during the construction of Haisla Harbour. Thank you to Shawn Loader, Ted Appleton, Trevor Amos and Brenda Bouzane for your photos.

Public Works setting anchors

Broadwater Crane

Crane placing the new breakwater

View of the Harbour

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

The HFC has allotted a $250 payment per print – $1,000 for all four designs – and the prints will be developed into a set of stencils for transfer to the pilings, and retained for future maintenance.

Ideally, each clan design will be 30

20

inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and be composed of three colours: red, black, and white. Smaller designs may also be accepted.

If you are interested in submitting one or all four of the designs please contact Brenda at the HFC office at 250-639-9361, ext. 207, or through e-mail at b.bouzane@haisla.ca.

Deadline for the expression of interest is March 1, 2016, and all designs will be reviewed by the Haisla Nation Council prior to a final selection.

HAISLA FISHERIES & HARBOUR AUTHORITY

FIRST NATIONS STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIANS TRAINING PROGRAM

Brenda Bouzane started the First Nations Stewardship Training Course. This is a custom designed program to enhance skills and knowledge in environmental monitoring, archaeology, fish and habitat monitoring, small engine repair & cultural awareness, just to name a few of the courses. Each module is a five week course taught in one week. Participants are from Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii, Bella Bella, Klemtu and Haisla.

This course was offered as part of the Coastal Guardian Network.

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Scholarships

Ledcor—Haisla Limited Partnership Ledcor is committed to the development of Haisla Members and offers two annual scholarships for youth aged 17-29 looking to develop skills and further their education. Each scholarship is valued at $1,250 and can be used to cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, food or housing.

Programs eligible for the scholarship include post-secondary degrees, certificates and/or diploma programs if related to Skilled Trades, Human Resources, Engineering or Business.

Applications are now open until the deadline on May 31. Recipients of the scholarship will be awarded at the Graduation Ceremony in June.

Haisla Contact: For more information or to fill out an application form, please visit the Haisla Nation Education Department or contact Shannon Hall at Shall@Haisla.ca or 250 -639-9361 Ext.149.

Ledcor Contact: If you have any questions about training or employment available at Ledcor, please contact Kayla Bordignon, Aboriginal Relations, at Kayla.Bordignon@Ledcor.com or 604-699-2802.

AltaGas Secondary to Post-Secondary Scholarship: Available to full-time students carrying a full program load (18 credits), and students must have received a B-average letter grade or higher in their secondary school year. Students must send a letter and an official sealed transcript to the Haisla Education Office. There are three $3,125 scholarships available.

Academic Scholarship: Available to full-time students in a diploma or degree program.

Students must have a final grade average of a B or higher for the academic year. A letter and official sealed transcript must be sent to the Haisla Education Office. There are three $3,125 scholarships available.

Post-Graduate Scholarship: Open to full-time students entering their second year of a post-secondary graduate program. Must have an overall average of a B grade or higher.

Students must submit a letter and an official sealed transcript to the Haisla Education Office. This is a one-time $3,125 scholarship. Two are available.

To receive the application package for these scholarships contact: Shannon Hall Post Secondary Coordinator Shall@Haisla.ca or 250-639-9361 Ext.149.

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Readers Write

Kitimat RCMP Questions of the Month

Q: What happens if I don’t stop for the Flagging Crew that is stationed in the Kitamaat Village?

A: Your License Plate will be recorded and given to the RCMP. You can receive a Violation Ticket under Section 141 of the Motor Vehicle Act for ‘Fail to obey flagman’ ($196.00).

Q: I wasn’t driving the vehicle involved in a Motor Vehicle Act Violation. Can I still be charged as the Registered Owner?

A: Yes, under Section 86 of the Motor Vehicle Act ‘Responsibility of Owner’. This can include Violation Tickets to the Registered Owner in some cases.

Q: Something serious is going on in the Kitamaat Village involving the police. I want to know what is happening.

A: The RCMP’s Primary goal in any critical incident is to protect and preserve life. This goal is the basis for all decisions made during these types of incidents. This encompasses the general public, police officers involved and the suspect(s). The police will inform the community and their leaders if the general public is at risk at any time. Media releases and debriefings will normally occur after the initial incident is deemed safe.

To report a crime in progress, or for immediate police assistance please dial 9-1-1 For other non-emergency matters please contact the Kitimat Detachment at 250-632-7111

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Administration Reminders  

Haisla Nation Council has a policy on maintaining a respectful work environment.

Foul language, violence and/or any type of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Thank you

HNC Delivery People Our delivery people do their best to get the flyers or good food boxes etc. to your home. We want to keep them safe, if you have a dogs please keep them tied up— away from your mailbox.

Haisla Nation Membership Addresses It is very important to keep the Haisla Nation Membership Address list current. If you move or a family member moves, PLEASE call me to update your address.

If you have reached the age of 18 (voting age) please contact me so I can add your current information to our list. Will require your date of birth and band number.

Thank you Elaine Maitland. IRA 250 639-9361 ext. 101 Email: ira@haisla.ca

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