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Business owners explore options for downtown Merritt Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD
PAYING THE PRICE City of Merritt picking up $37,000 shortfall to house prisoners Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
The City of Merritt says it’s shouldering too much of the cost to house provincial prisoners in the cells at the Merritt police detachment. Last year, the city absorbed a $37,209 shortfall sheltering prisoners. The provincial government doesn’t fully reimburse the city for the cost of housing provincial prisoners. In 2015, the city received a rate that averaged $7.06 per hour per prisoner from the government despite it costing the city $14.61, For all your landscaping needs call the professionals at
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which is more than twice the amount received. “As soon as we have one person in a cell we have to have a guard there, so you can imagine what that costs an hour, plus if they’re there for any length of time they have to be fed and everything else,” City of Merritt director of finance, Sheila Thiessen, told the Herald. There was a total of approximately 10,500 hours of incarceration accumulated at the cells last year — 47 per cent of which were for provincial prisoners. Prisoner maintenance
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costs totalled $153,280 in 2015. The total provincial share was $72,031.36, but the government only reimbursed the city $34,821. Thiessen said if a person is apprehended within the city limits, he or she is considered a municipal prisoner until arraigned in court, which is usually within 24 hours. If captured just outside the city, they are considered a provincial prisoner right away. The city wants a better hourly rate. “It just needs to be grounded a bit more in
reality,” Thiessen said. “Municipalities as a whole are looking at [this]. I would think that they would like to see it more realistically set.” The province determines the rate it pays based on the average cost to house a prisoner in the province, which isn’t fair Thiessen told the Herald. The City of Merritt intends to discuss the issue at the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) in Kelowna this April, and at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference this September in Victoria.
After more than 20 years of listening to the complaints, suggestions and frustrations of local business owners regarding the state of downtown Merritt, Bruce McMurchy said he’s heard it all. He just hasn’t seen much change. But after a modestly successful inaugural meeting of downtown business owners on the 23rd of this month, hosted at Brambles’ Bakery, McMurchy — who owns Gun Fishin’ — hopes that the group can channel their frustrations to create a better working relationship with the City of Merritt. The meeting, McMurchy said, “was really preliminary. Instead of complaining to each other, or complaining to me, let’s get together and do something.” Many of the issues discussed at the meeting were the same issues that have plagued the downtown area for “more than 20 years,”
said McMurchy. McMurchy highlighted vandalism as an ongoing issue, as well as the perception that the downtown area is, “too dirty.” Though no solutions were proposed at the meeting, McMurchy hopes that the group can come together to identify priorities, and unite their voices to lobby city council for support in revitalizing the downtown area. “We’ve already got 20 years’ worth of studies and reports, and they all repeat the same things over and over and over. Well, now the business people are saying, we have a mayor and council willing to work with us, let’s do it,” explained McMurchy. Attached to the invitation to the March meeting was a summary — authored by Community Futures Nicola Valley (CFNV) — of six different reports on the downtown business area, most of which were conducted by CFNV itself.
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Mounties seeing an unusually high number of drug overdoses Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
Police are seeing an unusually high number of drug overdoses in Merritt. Last week, three people in the city overdosed, bringing the total number of instances to five this year that police know about, RCMP Const. Derrick Francis told the Herald. One of the three occurrences resulted in a fatality on the weekend, Francis said. The cause of death is expected to be from a drug overdose, but police do not know definitively as an autopsy hasn’t taken place yet. The RCMP are not releasing further information on this death. Last month, two people overdosed at the Coldwater Hotel, and police suspect that the synthetic opioid fentanyl was involved. Francis said the antidote that revived the two individuals only works on opiates such as fentanyl, heroin and morphine. Francis said police are not sure what drugs caused the three overdoses in town last week, but they found evidence of heroin or injectable morphine in most of the cases this year. “Overdoses are generally linked to heroin use,” Francis said, noting the drug is a depressant, which slows one’s breathing and can lead to unconsciousness, “whereas crack-cocaine is more of a stimulant.” “People are reluctant to tell us they use heroin,” he said. “It’s viewed as the last resort drug — the bottom of the barrel — so people aren’t always truthful about what they were using.”
Three overdoses in a week and five in the first quarter of the year is an unusual occurrence in Merritt, and police are noticing more heroin use in town, Francis said. There was also a rash of drug overdoses in neighbouring Kamloops last week, one of which also involved a fatality. One man died and two others were treated in hospital on Wednesday after overdosing while using drugs in a downtown parkade. The incident led Kamloops Mounties to warn drug users about a bad batch of dope in the Tournament Capital City that has resulted in a spike in overdoses. Later the same day, Kamloops Mounties were called to three additional overdoses. “Police investigations at two of these
scenes have confirmed the overdoses occurred after an intravenous injection of heroin,” RCMP Staff Sgt. Robert Daly told Kamloops This Week. Daly stated that he couldn’t say whether intravenous heroin was involved in all of these overdoses, and that investigators are looking into whether fentanyl was also involved. “We’re considering all drugs, but fentanyl is in that batch,” he said. Contacted on Tuesday, ASK Wellness co-director of operations Stacy WormellStreet told the Herald that the number of overdoses in Merritt is unusual and alarming. ASK Wellness cautions drug users to test their drugs by taking just a small amount before using their usual dosage. Wormell-Street said people should never use drugs behind a locked door nor use drugs alone. She also said it’s important that people trust who they are buying from, and carry a naloxone kit with them in the event of an overdose. Naloxone can be used to reverse an opioid overdose. “It won’t hurt you if you’re not overdosing, and if some other health problem is occurring, the naloxone will not harm you,” she said. People can get a naloxone kit in town by contacting Interior Chemical Dependency at 250-315-7617. Symptoms of an overdose include, shallow breathing, a slow or erratic pulse, vomiting or unconsciousness. “And it doesn’t have to be all of those, it can be one,” she said.
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Businesses want more support from council From Page 1 The reports span nine years — the earliest coming in 2004, while the latest, a Merritt Business Walk survey, was conducted in March of 2015. The reports highlight a lack of formal communication between the business owners in the downtown area, and city hall. A façade study report from 2004, commissioned by CFNV, recommended the creation of a downtown business improve-
ment association. In 2005, the city created the City Centre Improvement Board to provide leadership and vision on downtown planning. However, that board was disbanded by the city in 2010. Despite the lack of progress on a few issues, the survey conducted during the Merritt Business Walk in 2015 found that most Merritt businesses reported steady, or improving sales. Only 17 per cent of respondents indicated that sales had declined, or had been slower than normal in 2015.
Still, when asked to identify a suggestion to help businesses in the area thrive, the majority of business owners asked for more support from local government. For McMurchy, establishing a point of connection between the city and the business owners is of utmost importance. “[I’ve] been in business an awful lot of years and had a lot of people come and see me and say ‘Well what are they going to do about this, or what are they going to do about that,’ and what I’m saying to the business people
of downtown is, if you want something done, the only way to do it is to get together, show up to the meetings and put in your two cents,” said McMurchy. “Lead, follow, or get out of the way. Go to your neighbour, go to your local coffee shop, say, ‘Show up. If you don’t show up, nothing will get done.’” Though 25 business owners attended the first meeting, McMurchy said he aims to have even more attendance at the next meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 6th, at Brambles’ Bakery.
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April 1 - 3 Mixed Volleyfest CMS and MSS April 2, 1-3 pm Merritt Fire Rescue Department Open House for New Pumper Truck MFRD Fire Hall April 5, 6 pm Nicola Valley Community Garden Society Plot Registration & AGM Merritt Library April 6 Mayor Drop in Session City Hall April 8, 6 - 8 pm Family Fun Night Aquatic Centre April 12, 7pm Regular Council Meeting City Hall April 17, 8 - 4 pm Free Disposal Day Lower Nicola Eco-Depot April 21, 7pm Nicola Naturalist Society Monthly Meeting, NVIT April 26, 7pm Regular Council Meeting City Hall
Council meetings can also be streamed live online at: http://www. merritt.ca/live-streaming-councilmeetings Recordings of the City of Merritt’s council meetings can also be seen on Shaw Cable (Channel 10) on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m See past council decisions at: http:// www.merritt.ca/city-council/councilmeeting-decisions
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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/ certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 08, 2016 by: City of Merritt Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Date Posted: March 18, 2016 Posting Expires: April 08, 2016
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS VALVE JOB City of Merritt Public Works Department employee Ryan Peck was out doing valve checking on Wednesday. The annual spring procedure makes sure that all city underground water valves are fully functional, in good working order, and ready to be used in the case of an emergency. Ian Webster/Herald
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BUDGET INFORMATION MEETINGS In conjunction with the School District’s desire to provide information regarding the budget planning process, there will be a public budget presentation for interested stakeholders, including all members of the public. This meeting will review provincial funding, district projections for enrollment and provide more specific information regarding the district’s annual budget.
Meetings have been scheduled as follows: PRINCETON – 5:30 p.m., Mon., April 11, 2016 Princeton board office MERRITT – 5:30 p.m., Tues., April 12, 2016 Merritt school board office All interested members of the public are invited to attend
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Drug blitz deemed a success From Page 3 Last Wednesday and Thursday, Merritt Mounties undertook a large-scale drug blitz in town, targeting their efforts on about six suspected drug houses located in areas all around the city. The operation was initiated by the general investigation department and involved about eight officers from various departments. “We sent out an intelligence bulletin, to all the members involved, of where we think drugs were being dealt from — vehicles involved, people involved — and for two days and two nights we basically sat on those places,� Francis said. He told the Herald that the operation involved officers patrolling the areas in their marked police cruisers. Officers talked to people who came and went from the houses, confiscated drugs, conducted traffic stops and made some arrests. Francis said that he doesn’t anticipate any charges coming from the arrests. The intent of the operation was to be visible to the public and disrupt drug activity. That presence
crack-cocaine and marijuana. He described the operation as a success. “We ended up with a number of files, and with some intelligence that we hadn’t had before. It was a stopgap effort, but you can either disrupt or you can dismantle these guys. Dismantling requires warrants, and thousands of man-
generated positive feedback by members of the public who saw police in action. “We had at least a dozen or more [persons] come to us and say, ‘I’m glad you’re here,’ or, ‘This is something that’s been bothering us for a while.’� Francis said that most of the drugs seized were heroin,
hours by the time you take them apart.� Francis said there were multiple reasons police conducted this operation, one of which was calls from the public. “Basically it was an attempt to make the bests of our resources, and to have the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time.�
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HERALD OPINION EDITORIAL
2016 budget doesn’t balance itself
The first Justin Trudeau budget continues the new Liberal government’s epic string of broken promises. Expanding the Canada Pension Plan went by the wayside to start the year, as jacking TOM FLETCHER up payB.C. roll taxes VIEWS wasn’t seen as a good way to respond to rising unemployment. Then there was the national carbon price, which dissolved into a vague commitment to keep working at it with the disagreeing provinces. Now there is the torrent of red ink that washes away the solemn promise that deficits would be no more than $10 billion a year, for no more than three years. According to rookie Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s new guesses, deficits will be $29.4 billion this year, $29 billion next year, $22 billion in 2018 and a mere $17.7 billion in 2019 as the governing party campaigns for re-election. The budget even projects another deficit for the year after, apparently assuming that all this borrowing and spending will deliver another majority government. The campaign promise was built around the claim that infrastructure spending was needed because the country had slid into deficit and recession. Turns out there was no recession, except in oil-dependent Alberta and Newfoundland, and no deficit until the Liberals opened the spending taps. And what about the promise to cut the federal small business tax from 11 to nine per cent? Priming the engine of job creation and all that? Gone.
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Canadian city rightly backs down on anti-bullying legislation On March 21 of this year good sense prevailed as Saskatoon City Council sent a controversial proposed anti-bullying bylaw back for review. Legislation of this sort is an ineffective solution to a complicated problem. It should be no surprise when elected officials try to solve problems with new legislation. After all, that’s the most common response to all social problems in our day and age. Perhaps little has changed since Biblical times when people cried out for a king to rule over them. More authority and
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less freedom can be an attractive answer. And that’s the problem. Legislation of this variety forces us to sacrifice our right to freedom of expression for the chance that some good might come of it. It’s a trade off, and it’s too high a price to pay, especially when there are less costly options available. City officials touted their bylaw as carefully considered. And upon reading, it is obvious that efforts were made to avoid the same mistakes that plague other similar prohibitions from elsewhere in Canada.
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Yet even if a court were to uphold Saskatoon’s bylaw as a justifiable restriction on freedom of expression, the question remains — is it wise to enact this bylaw? The bylaw would make bullying, or aiding and abetting in bullying, illegal in any place that the public has access to — including schools, buses, sports fields, and privately-owned restaurants. The first offence can result in a fine of up to $300, and subsequent offences in fines of up to $2,500.
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The devil is in the details. The bylaw defines bullying as “unprovoked, repeated and inappropriate comment or conduct,” that results in, “harm, fear or physical or psychological distress to another person . . .” The bylaw then lists three categories of behaviour that are illegal if done intentionally or recklessly to cause harm to another. The first category prohibits speech like name calling, insulting, and mocking. The second bans physical acts like kicking, pushing, and pinching.
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And the last category disallows social behaviours like shunning, excluding, and gossiping. Some of what this bylaw prohibits is non-controversial: for example, intentionally and repeatedly inflicting unprovoked physical harm on another. But it gets trickier when someone recklessly causes another to feel fear due to an insult. “Fear” is an emotional term that reflects a subjective mental state. Such terms make enforcement nearly impossible.
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YOUR OPINION B.C. the only “have� province left From Page 6 Not even the infrastructure promise is kept. Most of the spending is for ongoing programs, including “equalization,� even though B.C. appears to be the only “have� province left at the moment. On budget day, the B.C. government sent out Communities Minister Peter Fassbender with strict instructions to bite his tongue about this busted fire hydrant of borrowed money. Fassbender announced that he and Premier Christy Clark are “delighted� at the infrastructure spending, of which the only identifiable new project for B.C. is a sewer system in North Vancouver. Massey Tunnel replacement? Nope. Transit lines in Vancouver and Surrey? We’re continuing preliminary engineering work. Widening the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 16 to Alberta? Maybe these will be promises for the next federal election. Fassbender tapdanced when asked why the only province with a balanced budget should be pleased about a federal pledge to increase the national debt by about a quarter. He kept circling back to his key talking point, that Ottawa didn’t sabotage B.C.’s liquefied natural gas plans by taking away capital cost allowances for this industrial investment. Instead Ottawa is jeopardizing ORIES D-DAY MEM3 PAGE
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From Page 6 How should someone feel when insulted? At what point does psychological distress become illegal? Who decides when a reckless comment crosses the line and becomes inappropriate? Consider that an ongoing disagreement on a religious topic could be perceived as inappropriate mockery causing psychological distress. This demonstrates the irremediable flaw inherent in all legislation relying on vague emotional terms to define liability. And as a result, Saskatoon’s bylaw must inevitably function as a proxy for the personal views of those enforcing it. Defenders of the bylaw may respond that bullying has to be both unprovoked and repeated. What makes bullying wrong is a pattern of unmerited harmful behaviour. But why “unprovoked?� Must bullying have no antecedent causes? Surely a provoked
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Merritt’s pioneer family SUSAN GEARING-EDGE A looking glass TO THE PAST The Lauder Ranch, located just outside of Merritt, is in its fifth generation of occupancy. It lies along Douglas Lake Road, close to highway 5A. The Ranch raises Herefords and registered quarter horses. John Lauder began managing the Ranch in 1977 but recently retired. His son Ian has since taken over as manager. John Lauder’s greatgrandfather, Joseph, came to the Nicola Valley from Ontario and started the ranch as one of Merritt’s pioneers back in 1876. Joseph was born in 1839 in Rack, Cumberland, England. He was 12 years old when he came to Canada and first settled in Durham, Ontario. In 1870, Joseph married Matilda Jane Moore (his “dear Maud”). John’s father, William Moore Lauder, was born in 1872. Joseph and Matilda were visiting her brothers Samuel and John Moore, who had ranches in the Nicola Valley, when Joseph found some land that looked promising near where Lauder Creek joins the Nicola River. In 1876, Joseph homesteaded Lot 427, Kamloops Division, Yale District. They called the property, “Springbank Ranch”. Joseph planted wheat and Matilda planted crab apple trees. Joseph also bought some horses and cattle. He also acquired his first cattle-branding iron and registered the J.L. cattle brand on the left hip in 1886. The Lauder herd grew rapidly. Before 1885, local ranches banded together
to market their cattle and drove them through the Coldwater and Coquihalla River Valleys to Hope. After the competition of the Canadian Pacific Railway, cattle were driven to Kamloops to be shipped by rail. When the Kettle Valley Railway was built, the cattle were shipped from Nicola. In 1886, Joseph purchased land in Kamloops and built a house there so the children could go to school. He travelled back and forth between the ranch and Kamloops until William took over management of the ranch. In 1899 Joseph was appointed the government agent in Nicola but resigned a year later because travel time was too much for him. He continued to live in Kamloops and was elected alderman in 1903 and 1904. Matilda died in 1900 and Joseph died in 1913 while visiting the ranch. Meanwhile William had married Elizabeth Morrison, who originally hailed from Scotland in 1876. William had shipped cattle to Vancouver and bought lumber to completely remodel the ranch house. He even installed a complete bathroom — a rare thing in those days. William also built a large barn, which is still in use today. The loft could store ten tons of hay, used to feed the horses and cows during the winter. William and Elizabeth had a daughter, Mary, in 1912 and a son, Joe, in 1916. Two years later, William bought the Jesus Garcia home and 1,500 acres from his estate in Merritt. The family moved into the Garcia home (called the lower ranch). It had fourteen rooms with four stoves and a fireplace.
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The Lauder Ranch, located at the head of Nicola Lake, has been home to five generations of the Lauder family, dating back to the 1900s. (Left) Joseph and Matilda Lauder (née Moore) were the original family members to live in the Nicola Valley. Nicola Valley Museum and Archives
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There are so many fun events surrounding a wedding. The theme of 2016 Wedding Trends is fun & unique ideas, so why not serve a super fun and festive taco bar at your reception! And with it for decorations, create something bright, textured and festive, but with an elegant feel that would make all of your attendees feel special.
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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY
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Lauder Ranch continues to operate to this day From Page 9 William travelled back and forth between the original or “dry ranch” and the lower ranch. All the while, young Joe was learning the cowboy ways when he wasn’t in school. He had many tales of what the cowboy life was like in those days. After a long illness, Joe’s mother died in 1939. Joe’s father decided to retire and let him run the ranch. William then moved to live in Vancouver. Joe married Molly Martin in 1941. They had five children — Joanna, Sara, Barbara, John and Samuel. In 1948, Joe and Molly bought the ranch and cattle from his father. William died in 1954 and was buried in the Merritt cemetery with Masonic honors. William had spent over eighty years in the Nicola Valley and had seen many changes. He met many interesting people and witnessed several exciting events, such as the outlaw McLean brothers and the Billy Miner train robbery. The Lauder Ranch’s reputation for quality cattle meant they got good prices and often sold to repeat customers. In 1953, Joe was elected president of the B.C. Beef Growers Assn. He was also on the Merritt Hospital Board for 13 years, and on the Board of the B.C. Cattle Co-op for 23 years. John started managing the ranch in 1977, and in 1980 he married Jean Hansen, a veterinarian from Merritt. In 1988 Joe sold the ranch to John, who made the final payment to his father in September, 1997. The Lauder Ranch has been the setting for several movies. “Cattle Ranch” was made by the National Film Board in 1961. “In one sequence, the director filmed our crew driving cattle down off Hamilton Mountain,” recalled Joseph in his book, The Story of the Lauder Family. “The next day he came to film the same scene again Unfortunately he forgot to tell us to
ride the same horses and wear the same clothes.” Today the Lauder Ranch is still run by the Lauder family.
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Use PART to help your teen to thrive She can also take these skills with her wherever she moves. MAGDI SAYS Dear Amanda,
MAGDI TORNYAI Ask MAGDI THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE Dear Magdi, I am a single mother raising my daughter Carolyn alone. I am a professional. I support us financially and we have had to move a lot as part of my work. The constant moving has not been good for my daughter. She is now 19 and it was hard for her to find good, lasting friendships. When she became a teenager, she had a great need for friends but, unfortunately, found them amongst those who were using substances. She started to use hard drugs to please her peers. She has recently stopped, but we have lost our trustful, loving relationship. She blames me for moving so much, and it’s very painful to hear. How can we ever have a good relationship again? Amanda, Merritt YOUR TWO CENTS
Try to figure out what makes your daughter happy and what is fun for her. Try to search out things she likes to do. Even at age 19, she can engage in sports, music, and art or theatre activities. Find out what her interests and passions are. If she is willing to engage in any of these activities, she may find herself some more valuable friends — friends who are interested in the same things she is.
Being severely blamed by your daughter, who you love so much, must be very difficult for you to endure. You may even have regrets about moving so much. Nevertheless, your choice as a single mother seemed the best for both of you at that time. Our environment shapes us. While growing up, your daughter frequently experienced the same situations over and over. After a short time, she developed trust with friends, but then had to leave them. This way she was never truly known by her peers. For us to be known is one of the most important ways to attach with others and pursue closeness. Now she is blaming you for not having those meaningful and vital close connections. No matter how much you would like to, you are not able to change those past experiences now. Here are some things that you can do in the future to repair the ruptures in your relationship: 1. To feel better, it is necessary to stop blaming yourself. Open your heart towards her, even if she is angry at you. 2. In her present reality, as an adolescent, she is still spending most of her time searching for her identity and her own values. She tells you straight forward what she thinks and she will even rebel against your views. This is normal for an adolescent. She thinks her beliefs are more valuable than yours. 3. Try to become PART of her life and establish a trustful, open relationship with her. PART is an acronym. It
means to be Present, be Attuned, Resonate and develop Trust with your teen daughter. This acronym was developed by the outstanding, worldwiderecognised psychiatrist, Dr. Dan Siegel. He also states, when an adolescent is treated with the respectful PART, this approach is an invitation to enable his/her own mind to thrive. I am sure that nothing would feel better to you than to have your daughter thrive! I am also certain, that as time goes by, she will understand your sacrifice. She will understand that sometimes in life we have to make hard decisions, and that you needed to do what you did for both of you. NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE How do I deal with the neighbors that just moved in next door? They have been my friends for many years. Since moving in they seem to think that because I will help them anytime possible, they can call me all the time to do whatever the need at the drop of a hat. If I do not answer the phone they come over. They have relationship problems; they fight with each other and sometimes drink for days. What should I do to say “no� in a way that won’t be offensive to them? Thanks in advance for your advice! Jessica, Merritt
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The Gray/Garcia family would like to send out a big thank you to the community of Merritt for f their h i generosity i and support during our diďŹƒcult time. A huge shout out goes to the following businesses and individuals who helped out at the fundraising dinner held for Kayla Special Thanks to: Merritt Desert Inn - for hosting the event Home Hardware City Furniture Extra Foods Canadian Tire Merritt Minor Hockey MURRAY GM and The John Wayne Fund/Neveah Magoon Businesses & Individuals: Laurie Manning - Partylite/Mary Kay Mandolin’s Bagel & Coffee House Spaner & Webb Hub Insurance NV Chiropractic - Colin Gage
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Merritt martial arts stars shine at International Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
A quartet of Merritt athletes from the Sen-i Martial Arts Club in town won a total of nine medals at the Tiger Balm International tournament in North Vancouver on the March 19 weekend. Head instructor Kim Carlton, 46, competed in the two-day event at Capilano University, along with 32-year-old club member Matt Wycotte and his two children — seven-year-old Kasey and Angel, age four. Between them, the talented foursome from the Nicola Valley brought home five golds, three silvers and a bronze. The 31st annual tournament attracted close to 500 competitors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alberta and even from overseas. Carlton, a fifth-degree black belt, was a winner in the fullcontact weapons fighting class as well as in the NBL65 open breaking division. The latter event saw Carlton break over 600 pounds of concrete with various elbow, forearm and knee strikes, shatter an ash baseball bat with his shin and crush a coconut with the palm of his hand in a carefully choreographed three-minute routine. Matt Wycotte, a white belt in his first-ever competition, won a gold medal in points sparring and a silver in mixed martial arts. “He fought for five minutes, then had a second fight with only two minutes rest in between,” Carlton said. “He fought so hard. His adrenaline was really going.” Kasey, a yellow belt, was a goldmedal winner in MMA. He also picked up silvers in Brazilian jiujitsu and continuous kick boxing, and a bronze in SKIL (sport karate international league). “I was pretty proud of Kasey in the jiu-jitsu final,” Carlton said. “He lost the gold medal to a world champion.”
HEAVY MEDAL PERFORMANCES Four members of the Sen-i Martial Arts Club in Merritt brought home a total of nine medals from the Tiger Balm International Mixed Martial Arts Tournament in North Vancouver recently. The four are (above, left to right): 32-yearold Matt Wycotte, four-year-old Angel Wycotte, seven-year-old Kasey Wycotte and 46-year-old head instructor Kim Carlton. Photo submitted
As for Angel, the petite white belt had no one to compete against in her own age group, so tournament organizers arranged for an exhibition bout in submission grappling against an older male competitor — and she won! “Before her event, I had Angel practise a double-leg takedown, mount and armbar, just like she does in class back home,” Carlton said. “Then I told her, ‘Now, go do it to him.’ The referee started the match. Angel ran in and did it. Just like that. It was awesome.” The Wycotte family are all relative newcomers to the mixed martial arts scene. “My son joined last August,” Matt said. “He was really interested in the sport, and I thought that
it would be a good way to channel his energy.” After only two months of practice, Kasey entered his first competition at BCIT in Vancouver and won a gold medal in points sparring. He won the same event this past February at the Alberta championships in Calgary. Shortly after Kasey began training, Angel signed up because she didn’t want to be left out of the picture, her dad said. Matt was the last to enroll a few months later, at the urging of his son. “We’re really enjoying the fact that it’s a family activity, and I like the discipline and self-control that it teaches,” Matt said. All one-on-one combat at martial arts events like the Tiger Balm
International is highly regulated, with strictly-controlled contact in effect, especially with the youngsters. Carlton, for his part, is delighted with the progress of his students, and really enjoying Merritt since moving here about a year ago. His story is an interesting one. “I’ve beeen martial arts training since I was five years old,” he said. “My dad was an armed and unarmed combat instructor in the Canadian military while I was growing up. I’ve lived and travelled all over the world.” From ages 12 to 30, Carlton resided and trained in the Abbotsford area. During a part of that time, he was a member of Canada’s national jiu-jitsu team.
He moved to 100 Mile House at the age of 30 and became a trainer of exotic animals, a movie stuntman and owner of a tattoo studio. The father of five children, Carlton saw one of his sons win a World Championship in mixed martial arts in Las Vegas at the age of six. About 18 months ago, Carlton closed up shop in 100 Mile, loaded up his fifth-wheel, and embarked on a seven-month road trip to Nova Scotia and back. En route, he dropped in on numerous martial arts and tattoo events and conventions. “When I got back to B.C., I stopped in Merritt to see my brother, Andrew, who lives here. I liked the city and decided to stay.” Carlton wasted little time in getting a couple of businesses going. In addition to the his Sen-i mixed martial arts dojo, he also operates Studio 13 Tattoos and Piercings next door. Carlton was in the news a few weeks back, when he foiled a robbery attempt at the Coldwater Beer and Wine Store across the road from his businesses. Carlton tackled the would-be thief and held him until police arrived on the scene. Carlton has lots planned for his up-and-coming cadre of combatants. He hopes to have several members attend the Calgary Open and BC Open in April, and the 37th Annual Can-Am International Championships and 5th Canada International Martial Arts Festival at the Richmond Olympic Oval from May 13 to 15. Carlton runs a Ninja Turtle class for youngsters like Angel on Saturday mornings, while older students and adults practise on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, you can contact Carlton at 250-2800451 or visit his facility at 1938 Quilchena Ave.
‘Krazy Canadian’ snowmobiler killed in B.C. avalanche Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
As snowmobilers from the Nicola Valley and throughout B.C. headed to the highcountry on the Easter long weekend, the tight-knit sledding community conitnued to mourn the loss of an icon. Daniel Davidoff, better known as the ‘Krazy Canadian’, was one of three snowmobilers killed on March 14 in separate avalanches around the province. The 45-year-old Davidoff,
who had appeared in numerous extreme snowmobiling films, youtube clips and magazine articles, died in the mountains close to his hometown of Castlegar. He had been sledding alone. Davidoff ’s exploits on a snowmobile are legendary, and he was considered one of the best chute climbers and high-markers anywhere. Ironically, in a 2011 interview for Snowest magazine, Davidoff said people should ride smart during dangerous
avalanche conditions. “You can always come back and slay the face another day,” he told the interviewer. His last Facebook entry was “Norm. Look I can fly. Lol.” Two other snowmobilers were also killed on the same day as Davidoff. A pair of Albertans was part of a group of seven exploring the backcountry near Blue River, north of Kamloops. The total number of avalanche fatalities associated with snowmobiling in B.C.
this winter now stands at 12. There was also one avalanche-related skiing death. “March is statistically the most deadly month for avalanches,” said Avalanche Canada spokesperson Joe Lammers. “You are combining those warm days with a complicated winter snow pack.” ‘Krazy Canadian’ Daniel Davidoff was known worldwide for his daring exploits while sledding in Canada’s high-country. Facebook Krazy Canadian
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Catching up with the Cents and the BCHL BCHL playoff update
Grannary and Faulkner make BCHL And then there were three all-star teams Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Willcox signs with the Flyers
Two Merritt Centennials players have been selected to the British Columbia Hockey League’s 2015-16 year-end all-star teams, as chosen by the BCHL play-by-play broadcasters around the league. Cents’ forward Colin Grannary was picked to the BCHL’s second all-star team, while defenceman Michael Faulkner was voted onto the all-rookie squad.
Former Merritt Centennial defenceman Reece Willcox has signed a professional contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, the same NHL team that selected him in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2012 entry draft. Willcox, from Surrey, signed the contract on March 22, shortly after finishing his fourth and final season of NCAA Div 1 college hockey with Cornell University. Willcox played two full seasons with the Centennials from 2010 to 2012. The six-foot four-inch, 208-pound blueliner scored 13 goals and added 31 assists for 44 points in 118 BCHL games. He also was a member of gold-medal-winning Team Canada West at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge in Langley. At Cornell, Willcox had five goals and 24 assists for 29 points in 120 games played. He was the captain of the team in his final season.
BCHL FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM G - Jeff Smith, Powell River Kings D- Dante Fabbro, Penticton Vees D - Yanni Kaldos, Nanaimo Clippers F- Tyson Jost, Penticton Vees F - Sheldon Rempal, Nanaimo Clippers F - Scott Conway, Penticton Vees BCHL SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM
Colin Grannary
G - Anthony Brodeur, Penticton Vees D - Dennis Cholowski, Chilliwack Chiefs D - Adam Brubacher, Powell River Kings F - Jordan Kawaguchi, Chilliwack Chiefs F - Jonathan Desbiens, West Kelowna Warriors F - Colin Grannary, Merritt Centennials BCHL ALL-ROOKIE ALL-STAR TEAM
Michael Faulkner
G - Garrett Nieto, Wenatchee Wild D - Charlie Barrow, Coquitlam Express D - Michael Faulkner, Merritt Centennials F - Vimal Sukumaran, Chilliwack Chiefs F - Easton Brodzinski, Penticton Vees F Odeen Tufto, Vernon Vipers
The third round of the British Columbia Hockey League playoffs is now underway, with just three teams remaining in the quest for the 2015-16 Fred Page Cup. The West Kelowna Warriors, Chilliwack Chiefs and Nanaimo Clippers have commenced their homeand-home series with one another. The first two teams to collect three wins will move on to the best-of-seven Fred Page final. In the the opening game of the third round, played on Tuesday night of this week, the Warriors defeated the Chiefs 5-1. Game two goes Thursday night when Nanaimo visits West Kelowna. The Warriors were surprise qualifiers for third-round playoff action as they upset the heavily-favoured Penticton Vees four games to two in the Interior final.
MERRITT BOWLING CENTRE
Local curling season comes to an end Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
The Merritt Curling Centre held its league finals on Friday, March 18. Champions were crowned in the mens, ladies and mixed divisions. Taking top honours for the men was the Doug Allen rink, while Jack Reynoldson’s foursome claimed the ‘B’ title. The women’s crown went to the Susan Newton quartet, with the Monika Tenisch rink the ‘B’ champions. The mixed title went to the Gerry Gilderdale rink.
WEEKLY TOP SCORES Men’s Top-10 Averages Jordan Pinto Bill Campbell Pat McKinney Jerrid Chandler Stuart Cornies Mark Pattison Don Kraus Harold Aljam Bill McNeil James Isaac
IN MEMORIUM (Right) Winner of the Marg Reynoldson Memorial Trophy as ladies’ A champion was the Newton rink, comprised of (left to right) Sydney Willson, Josée Warren, Deb Stowell and Susan Newton. Photo submitted
Merritt Curling Centre League Finals Mens
Led by goaltender Matthew Greenfield, West Kelowna spotted Penticton a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series before roaring back to win the next four games in a row. Meanwhile, in the BCHL’s Mainland division, the Chiefs made relatively short work of the first-year Wenatchee Wild, disposing of them in five games. On the Island, former Merritt Centennials’ head coach Mike Vandekamp has his Nanaimo team playing smart, disciplined hockey. The Clips, with former Centennials Gavin Gould in the lineup, took out the Powell River Kings in four straight games. Following the completion of the round three series, the two Fred Page Cup finalists will battle it out to decide who will represent the BCHL at the Crescent Point Western Canada Cup, slated for April 29 to May 8 in Estevan, Sask.
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BOARD Call to Landscape Artists
The April Show will be “Landscapes of the Nicola Valley.” We are looking for paintings, carvings, drawings, or photographs done on actual locations in the Nicola Valley. Participants are allowed up to two(2) pieces. The named locations, of the landscapes, is required. All work shall be framed and ready for hanging. All wall pieces shall have a hanging wire to be accepted. Deadline is March 31 at 5pm. Due to anticipated turnout, there will be no exceptions to the deadline. Work can be dropped off on gallery days at regular gallery times. The show will run from April 1 through April 30. The Courthouse Gallery is open Thursday thru Saturday from noon until 6pm. Wednesday is an Admin Day and I am in and out between noon and 5:30pm. Gallery phone: 250-3786515 email: kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail.com A walker was found abandoned in the driverway of the Courthouse Arts Centre Building on February 25. If your walker is missing and you can give specific details, then give us a call at 250-378-6515
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Upcoming Spring 2016 dates are April 10 and May 1. We will be at the Lower Nicola Hall from 10am to 3pm. Contact us on Facebook - Lower Nicola Flea Market or at 250-378-3481.
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for low income and seniors at Crossroads Community Church held Tuesday mornings 9 a.m. - Noon for March and April.
Merritt senior centre
Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Senior Exercises 1:30 p.m., Cribbage & Whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m., Floor Curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m., 2nd & 4th Thurs. Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. Last Saturday of the month: Pot Luck Supper 5:30 p.m. for more info phone 250378-4407.
Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club
Will be doing a core program which is required to obtain a BC Hunting Licence. April 1, 2, 3, 4 2016. Info Paul Komonoski 250-378-4904 leave msg.
LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
The Living with Loss Drop-in Support Group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30pm at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250-280-4040.
Elks Bingo
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!
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Put on by Nicola Valley Cruisers & Merritt Vintage Car Clubs. At Lower Nicola Community Hall 7:00 p.m., April 2. Live Music by Coquihalla Coyotes. For more info and tickets call Barry Jackson 250-378-7064, Norma or Doug Mervyn 250-378-5761, Al James 250-378-7402, Lionel Nunn 250-378-6939, Jack Cross 250-378-2622, or Napa Auto Pro 250-378-4821.
Lower Nicola Community Hall Annual Fundraiser and Dinner April 30, doors open at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets call Karen 250.378.4717
Walha-Schindig Celebration
Your Invited to Walhachins Spring “Walha-Schindig” Celebration Saturday May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walhachin Soldiers Memorial Hall 4359 Central Ave., MUSIC, GAMES, ARTISAN & FLEA MARKET. An event for the family to support the work of the museum and preserve the history of Walhachin. Admission by donation. Musicians and Entertainers are welcome. Flea Market & Artisan tables available at friends@waBhachin.net or 250 318 6100 or facebook: WalhachinBC. Email today to reserve a spot. Food sales by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club.
Trinity United Church
Thursday April 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your family is invited to MESSY CHURCH. What is it? A time for families to share some time together - some fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebrate life and share a community meal. Where is it? Trinity United Church , 1899 Quilchena Ave. Doors open at 5:00pm
MERRITT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
If you would you like to dance in the Merritt Country Christmas Concert at the end of November 2016, now is the time to register. You can choose from one or more of the following dance types: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Spanish dancing and Line Dance. For more info on practice times: 250 378 9898 or dance@telus.net
Conayt Bingo
Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.
Conayt Elders Drop In Centre
Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-3785107.
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The ChurChes of MerriTT WelCoMe You Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (age 4 - 8 yrs) - 10 am
help us reach our goal Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!
Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $136,000 for design & architect fees
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For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794 Membership forms available at Merritt Printing
If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3
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On Tuesday March 15 2016, Kurt Laupitz passed away at the age of 74 with his loving wife Betty by his side. Kurt will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Betty, his son Brian (Tressa) Laupitz, of Merritt BC, daughter Laurie (Martin Rupp) Laupitz of Quesnel BC, step-daughter Carlene (Lloyd) Belcourt of Cold Lake AB, grandsons Keyton and Preston Laupitz of Merritt BC, Jered Laupitz of Quesnel BC, granddaughter Ashley Rodgers of Quesnel BC, step-granddaughters Kristen Belcourt of Calgary AB and Kaylee (Bradley) Bourgeois of Cold Lake AB. Also survived by sister Christa (Tony) Aben of Kamloops BC and brother Dieter (Marilyn) Laupitz of Prince George BC. Kurt is also survived by the mother of his children Diane Laupitz of Merritt BC. Kurt is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw as well as many friends. Kurt was predeceased by his parents Gustaf and Annamarie Laupitz of Edson AB. Cremation has taken place; in respect of Kurt’s wishes no formal services will take place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of Áowers, donations to BC Lung Association will be greatly appreciated.
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(1) Administrative Assistant Full time positon Scw’exmx Child & Family Services is an Aboriginal Child Welfare Agency providing services to the Àve First Nations communities of the Nicola Valley. We offer a positive work environment with a committed team of people. The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day administrative/clerical duties including: answering incoming telephone calls, addressing visitors, directing inquiries, Àling, photocopying, faxing, word processing, processing mail, maintaining telephone and ofÀce equipment, and other duties as required. QualiÀcations • Graduated from High School Grade 12 or Equivalency • One – Two years Administrative/Clerical experience Other Requirements • Accurate typing speed of 40 wpm • ProÀciency in the use of computer programs for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email, and the internet • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with clients, customers, suppliers and co-workers • Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail and multitask • Ability to maintain a high level of conÀdentiality • Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal Culture • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check
ADMINISTRATION: • Maintain statistical data required for reports • Professional nursing support provided by First Nation’s Health Authority (FNHA) KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor of Nursing • Current registration or willingness to become registered with CRNBC • Valid Driver’s License • Knowledge of Immunization program • Good Communication Skills • Responsible and accountable • Experience working with First Nations Communities preferred • Proven ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team environment to ensure high quality program delivery Deadline: March 31st, 2016 Start: A.S.AP Salary: Based on experience Hours: 25-30 hours per week Please submit resume & cover letter to: Attention: Bridget LaBelle, Director of Human Services Hand deliver to: LNIB Community Services #230 Hwy 8 Email: bridgetl@lnib.net Fax: (250) 378-9137 Thanks to all who apply only qualiÀed candidates will be considered
Start date: ASAP as needed. Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience. Deadline for submitting applications: April 11, 2016 Interviews will take place: April 18, 2016 Apply by submitting your cover letter, resume and 3 letters of reference to Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Services, Box 129, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Telephone (250)378-2771, Fax (250)378-2799 Email: ExecutiveDirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiÀed candidates will be considered for an interview.
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Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Contracting Opportunity LNIB Culture Revival Development Coordinator The Lower Nicola Indian Band, in Merritt, BC, is in the process of establishing the LNIB Culture Revival Program, and needs the services of a qualiÀed contractor to act as LNIB Culture Revival Coordinator to launch the program. This is a six (6) month service contract engagement, starting on or about May 1st, 2016. The main goal of the LNIB Culture Revival Program is to reacquaint and re-engage LNIB members, especially youth and young families, with authentic traditional cultural practices, beliefs and institutions (all seasons of the year), and revival of Nłeʔkepmxcin language. We are looking for one Lower Nicola or Nlaka’pamux Nation member fully Áuent in Nłeʔkepmxcin and knowledgeable of Stuwix, Scw’exmx’, and Nlaka’pamux cultural practices, with experience in the development and delivery of cultural programming. As extensive inter-action with elders, families, and LNIB programs will be required, the ideal candidate will act as champion of this important initiative in bringing together all stakeholders, and leading the development and implementation of new initiatives, and the overall coordination of facilities, curriculum development, event management, authenticity protocols, cultural calendar, and other resources. The successful contractor will provide the following services: • Lead the team and coordinate all aspects of promotion and development of the LNIB Culture Revival Program initiative; • Develop and maintain the LNIB Cultural Calendar; • Foster a culture of respect and strict compliance to authentic ancestral cultural protocols; • Manage the process for recruiting and maintain a roster of Elders, Traditional Advisors, and Healers, and teachers for the delivery of cultural projects; • Assist in the development of curriculum, lessons and learning resources and materials for use in the LNIB Culture Revival and Nłeʔkepmxcin language programs; • Recruit speakers to teach Nłeʔkepmxcin and develop appropriate support networks; • Develop language learning materials and promote the use of Nłeʔkepmxcin language at home and at community events; • Work closely with the education, recreation, language, LNIB School, HeadStart, Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society, and other programs of LNIB; • Acts as a resource and/or coordinates the provision of resources to ensure that cultural knowledge and practices are present in the operations of LNIB; • Lead, plan, organize and coordinate cultural workshops programming, and activities, teachings, annual and special ceremonies and healing practices; • Develop a work environment based on active participation of teachers and learners; • Promote and coordinate family and volunteer involvement cultural activities; • Develop and coordinate the delivery of cross-cultural workshops and materials; • Assist the Communications Coordinator of LNIB in maintain the Culture page at the LNIB website, and publication of materials and stories in the LNIB monthly newsletter; • Conduct or lead cultural research work, and document or store cultural materials; • Prepare funding and sponsorship proposals to potential funders and institutions involved in the revival of Indigenous cultures and languages; • Prepare progress reports to Chief & Council, LNIB Administration, and/or other sponsor agencies, as required. Dimensions of LNIB Culture
We see LNIB culture as a universe comprised of a multitude of cultural expressions. It includes activities include language, behaviours, habits, practices, technologies, art, science, and beliefs handed down from our ancestors. The following is a list of LNIB Cultural Initiatives that could be included in the LNIB Culture Revival Program: ̭ Nłeʔkepmxcin Language • Stuwix, Scw’exmx & Nłeʔkepmxc history • Traditional knowledge & beliefs • Sacred places & practices • Story telling • Smudging • Elder Role • Legend keepers • Training for Vision quests • Shaman training • Protocols – everyday life, events, people of status • Place names • Pipe ceremony • Kinship, Family & Social Activities • Name giving • Rites of passage – birth, adult, family, elder, & death • Grief loss • Death and burials
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Honouring ceremonies Seasonal festivities & Powwows Traditional land use Trails Material culture Food gathering – hunting, Àshing, trapping, food preparation Tools & utensils Shelter & pithouse construction Gathering of medicines Ancestral economic activities Commerce with neighbours Buckskin preparation Beadwork Carving Cloth design & making Basket making Traditional artisanship Seasonal dances Drum making Drumming & songs
Please note that this list is not exhaustive; additional forms of cultural expression may be added as the research work recommends it.
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