August 2015 by Salish Sea Sentinel

Volume 11 • Issue 07

AUGUST 2015

THIS AMAZING PLACE, PART 2 PAGES 6-11

CELEBRATING ELDERS PAGES 16-17

MALAHAT’S BIG BUY PAGES 4-5

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OPINION

SUMMER ON THE SALISH SEA

e continue our Amazing Place feature this month that’s all about some of the special places and events in Coast Salish Country. For those of us who live here, and those fortunate enough to visit, there is much to be discovered and appreciated. August is tum’qwe’unhw in the Hul’qumi’num language, which means ‘month of mosquitos’. It is also the month of salmon and harvesting the other great bounty offered to us. Filet knives, can-

A family preparing salmon at Halalt First Nation

ners and vacuum sealers have already been operating for a few weeks now as our freezers and cupboards are filled. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a shelf filled with jars of sockeye. Meanwhile, there’s harvest and growth of

other kinds happening in our nations, as you’ll find out when you turn this page. T’Sou-ke is reaping the rewards of its first wasabi harvest. Malahat triples its land base. Stz’uminus launches its Oyster Bay project. The Tsawwassen malls near completion. In this issue of The Sentinel you will also read about things like project management, strategic planning and other ‘meaty’ topics that are signposts for our emerging nations. The foundation for all this good news is the strong Coast Salish culture and our elders who pass along the teachings. To them, we raise our hands.

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COVER PHOTO: Kathy Lafortune from Tsawout was named queen of the Elders Gathering this year. Photo by Tricia Thomas. The Enjoy Coast Salish logo used on Pages 6-11 is © Sonny Assu.

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HOT NEWS! FIRST WASABI HARVEST IN T’SOU-KE The first harvest of 15,000 wasabi plants will take place in August at T’Sou-ke First Nation. As the Sentinel reported in its July 2014 issue: Chief Gordon Planes steps into one of three large greenhouses, carpeted with bright green wasabi plants. The plants are being sprayed with a thick fog of cool, nutrient-infused mist, meant to simulate the climate of japanese mountains. After a winter’s growing, under plastic and shade cloth, and the stress of this summer’s heat, the wasabi will be harvested. Its tangy and delicious leaves and the root, famous as a sushi condiment, will be delivered to grocery stores and restaurants. And the lessons learned from the wasabi will be put to good use as planting takes place again in the greenhouses near the main highway into Sooke. It’s all part of a $300,000 investment by the forwardlooking T’Sou-ke people who are achieving their vision of food and energy security along with economic and cultural sustainability for the nation. That’s in evidence by the shellfish and other seafood Wasabi plant ready for harvest harvest that is taking place as well as by the 440 rooftop photovoltaic solar panels that feed into the BC Hydro grid. Solar hot water serves many homes. Meanwhile, the T’Sou-ke ocean-going canoe has just returned home from a Tribal Journey to Ahousaht near Tofino. But all attention later this month will be on the wasabi harvest. Revenue generated from the harvest will play a big part in investments into other initiatives and services for the nation. There are great expectations for the T’Sou-ke wasabi, selling for consumers attracted by its medicinal qualities. The plants have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-platelet and anti-cancer effects, but the scarcity of the plant means it is not in wide use. 2 SALISH SEA SENTINEL

Chief Gordan Planes showed visitors the wasabi almost ready for harvest in mid-July

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A COAST SALISH CREDIT UNION? When groundbreaking took place for the Oyster Bay development at Stz’uminus First Nation in late June, details emerged of the project’s first tenant – the Coast Salish branch of the Ladysmith & District Credit Union (LDCU). “We are really excited about the relationship we are building with the LDCU,” Chief John Elliott said. “Our community has needed these kinds of services for a long time now and it’s starting to happen.” John De Leeuw, the credit union’s chief executive, said the 1,200-square-foot facility on the Trans Canada Highway north of Ladysmith, would be called the Coast Salish branch of LDCU. He said the credit union philosophy is a good fit for the emerging economy at Stz’uminus.

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Groundbreaking at Stz’uminus First Nation

LDCU will be the anchor tenant of the first phase of the 70,000-square-foot commercial complex. Stz’uminus also has longterm plans to build residential and assisted-living housing as well as a hotel. Many Stz’uminus people are already members of LDCU and De Leeuw said he hopes more from the nation as well as its

employees will join. He said LDCU hopes to offer a range of financial literacy services including regular articles in The Sentinel. The groundbreaking ceremony was coordinated by Coast Salish Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Stz’uminus nation.

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MALAHAT GROWS IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE

MALAHAT NATION TRIPLED THE SIZE OF ITS LANDS IN MID-JULY WHEN IT BOUGHT 525 HECTARES INCLUDING THE FORMER BAMBERTON INDUSTRIAL SITE JUST SOUTH OF ITS RESERVE LANDS ALONG SAANICH INLET.

he purchase comes as the small nation undergoes something of a building boom for its growing and youthful population. Chief Michael Harry said the land deal “marks a monumental moment for the future of the Malahat” adding that the purchase “helps to restore more of our traditional lands into our stewardship.” “We are moving forward to develop and protect the long-term viability of our people and our lands, while respecting our relationship with the neighbouring communities of southern Vancouver Island,” he said. The land purchase, which some estimated at $37.5 million, involved Malahat leaders and senior staff undertaking more than a year of negotiations between the sellers and First Nations Finance Authority, which helped finance the deal. Malahat plans to explore opportunities for the newly acquired lands including tourism, light industry, housing and maritime development opportunities.

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Malahat Nation’s 2012 comprehensive community plan is the guide for this growth. It is designed to help the nation exercise its sovereignty and make progress toward a future that incorporates sustainable growth and wealth. As part of that plan, the nation identified the need for improved housing. Acting on this need has helped many members return home. Since 2012, nine homes have been constructed, four others are currently being built and plans for five more each year for the next five years are underway.

Chief Harry and elder Esther Harry

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t the centre of the lands announcement on July 17 was a group of young people from Malahat who, with community support, created Life Plans for themselves and their families. Those plans focused on their goals for careers, education and family. They devised strategies for reaching those goals. Many became involved in learning traditional art forms while building marketable skills to enhance employment opportunities. About 30 members from the relatively remote community earned their drivers licenses over the past three years, paving the way to access education and jobs in the Cowichan Valley and beyond. Chief Michael Harry raised his hands honouring the efforts of the entire com-

Life Skills group at Malahat

munity and also praised those who help make the nation’s decisions. “I would like to thank everyone from Malahat for giving back the way that they do. We value the input and put it to use. “I want to thank my council – Dean Harry and Russell Harry – for standing beside me all the time and Lawrence Lewis (the nation’s chief executive) for helping to keep us on track with our goals.” More information is at www.malahatnation.ca or www.nationbuilding.ca

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sleil-Waututh Nation members are the People of the Inlet. On their doorstep is Burrard Inlet, waters that once sustained the community with seafood. At the end of the Inlet is Indian Arm, a place of great cultural significance. It is on these waters that Takaya Tours has been operating for the past 16 years. With its tours and kayak rentals, the Tsleil-Waututh business has become one of the prime First Nation-owned ecotourism ventures in the Lower Mainland. Visitors can experience a guided cultural tour, by traditional canoe or sea kayak, of Indian Arm. Guides sing songs, tell of the legends and point out

pictographs and ancient village sites. Tours range from just two hours to fullday and multi-day experiences. Takaya Tours also runs a kayak rental business from Belcarra across the inlet. Rentals can range from short-term to overnight camping trips up Indian Arm. Off the water, Takaya gives rain forest walking tours through Whey-ahwichen (Faces the Wind) or Cates Park in North Vancouver. Visitors can learn about some of the traditional methods used for identifying and harvesting indigenous plants. More info from Takaya Tours at 3093 Ghum Lye Drive, North Vancouver, BC or 604-904-7410 or takayatours.com

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y this time in 2016, a huge retail development will be open at Tsawwassen First Nation. Covering 70 hectares, Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons will be major destinations for visitors to the BC Coast and seven million people living around the Salish Sea in BC and Washington. Coast Salish themes will be evident throughout the malls that will have major tenants such as Bass Bro Shops and big box stores. Chief Bryce Williams said of the developments underway: “We entered into our treaty in 2009 firm in our belief we would stand strong again as a wealthy and generous self-governing people, welcoming many to our lands.”

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he bears, and other wildlife, come to the river for several months to feast on coho and chum salmon. And with them come visitors from around the world to witness the feasting from the safety of viewing towers on various sites near the river’s estuary. The Bears of Bute wildlife tours had a record year in 2014 and more visitors are expected this year to spectacular Bute Inlet. The inlet extends to the Homathko ice fields. The area below the glaciers is the prime grizzly and black bear habitat. It all makes for stunning sights for visitors as the bears emerge from the forest for their feast. When not watching the bears, guests can learn more about the Homalco traditional territory at the information centre where displays tell the stories of Orford Bay, the settlement at Church House (Aupe) and other significant places for the Xwemalhkwu (Homalco) people. Among the displays are woven cedar hats, baskets, carvings and drums made by the nation’s artisans. Homalco youth serve as guides, sharing their culture with guests. They perform a traditional welcoming ceremony, take visitors paddling in an ocean-going canoe, help them learn to weave cedar and offer a seafood feast with drumming and singing. Tours leave regularly from Campbell River and other locations. Authorized tour operators can be found at: thebearsofbute.com

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STEWARDS of the POTHOLES CHIEF GORDON PLANES (BLUE SHIRT) SHOWS GROUP FROM NAUT’SA MAWT TRIBAL COUNCIL THE POTHOLES

he Sooke Potholes is one of the best known and well-loved camping and recreation spots on southern Vancouver Island. Except, as of Jul 10, it has a new name – Kwl-uchun – which means ‘spring salmon place’ in the SENĆOŦEN language. But the many T’Sou-ke First Nation members working at the campground won’t mind at all if you use the old name. If you do try saying the new name, they’ll probably even help with the pronunciation. T’Sou-ke took over management of the park from the Capital Regional District last month and will operate the facility, with its 67 camping sites and other facilities, until at least Oct. 5. The CRD took over the park last year from previous operator, The Land Conservancy of BC, which was facing financial difficulties. 10 SALISH SEA SENTINEL

Chief Planes at one the parks fire huts

“The Sooke Potholes is known to our people as the place where the spring salmon give themselves back to Mother Earth,” T’Sou-ke Chief Gordon Planes said. “We are the Salmon People and our language follows the salmon route. We are directly connected to the resource – it is part of our identity.” Along with maintenance of the 67-site campground, T’Sou-ke members will be sharing information with visitors about the cultural significance of the area. One feature of the area is the glacial formations called ‘potholes’ which were carved out by moving boulders in the last Ice Age. The clear deep pools are popular swimming spots for visitors. “The spring salmon have taken care of us since time immemorial,” Planes commented. “It is time for us to return that favour – not only First Nations, but all of us.”

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HANDS RAISED TO VAL “Her truly heroic efforts made everyone stop and think”

alerie Cross-Blackett and her workmate Tammy Williams, both from Tsawwassen First Nation, were spending a late afternoon in June at the beach in Chemainus. They had just finished a day’s work at the Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council head office at nearby Halalt First Nation. Val, who is the tribal council’s governance advisor, was looking out over the water along with many other people enjoying themselves. She noticed two dogs swimming around what she first assumed to be a log near the warning light

about 100 meters offshore. She then realized that the log might be a body and she sprang into action. Shouting to others around the beach park, she ran into the water and swam out to where the dogs were circling. Grabbing ahold of the facedown body, she yelled to a man to help control the dogs as she made her way back to the beach. By then a small crowd had gathered. Someone dialed 911. Resuscitation efforts began. After some short conversations with onlookers, Val and Tammy made their way back to their hotel. It wasn’t

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RACING AND BONE GAMES ON THE INLET

he Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival was held for the sixth year at the place of the same name (Cates Park ) on the shores of Burrard Inlet. Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s event is held every year as a free, drug and alcohol-free, family-friendly that is open to everyone. It featured traditional canoe races on Burrard Inlet with teams from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley. Double-elimination Slahal tournaments (also known as stickgame, bonegame or handgame) were held on Saturday and Sunday with players vying for over $9,000 in prize money. Slahal is a traditional guessing-game that involves teams hiding marked ‘bones’ to win a set

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STZ’UMINUS GETS STRATEGIC ABOUT THE FUTURE “If you are successful, we are successful!” That was the message Stz’uminus First Nation chief and councillors heard at a strategic planning workshop that was coordinated by Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council in July. Before the workshop, governance advisor Valerie Cross-Blackett, community planning advisor Bronwen Geddes and housing advisor Eric Blueschke worked closely with senior staff from Stz’uminus to develop a planning approach. Then they rolled up their sleeves for two days with the nation’s leaders to talk about the draft strategic plan and to develop a timeline for action. The main questions for Stz’uminus leaders: What is our preferred future? And what steps can we take to get there? They got a lot of answers through dis-

Leaders focus on the future during the workshop

cussions on things such as community wellness, culture, economic development, housing and education. Stz’uminus nation is becoming an economic driver in the Ladysmith area with major developments underway along the Trans Canada Highway. The school system offers top-notch facilities for all ages, from nursery and daycare to the community schools. And there is a resurgence in speakers of the Hul’qumi’num language. Councillors took a look at those positive things as they discussed a ‘holistic’ vision for the nation of the future. Goals included: • People united, working together – naut’sa mawt

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• Members able to live in safe and adequate, healthy housing • Community able to accept and embrace change • Self-reliance by building own homes, managing own affairs • All generations speak Hul’qumi’num fluently • Work to present, preserve, and showcase culture internally and externally • Using natural resources wisely, to their fullest • Children are educated – none left behind • Lands hold real value

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The incumbent will have a minimum of three years of experience providing secretarial, receptionist or accounting services in the context of a First Nations government, tribal council or non-profit organization.

• This is temporary full time position (MondayFriday, which will be re-valuated March 31, 2016.

The incumbent will have a Grade 12 education augmented by training in secretarial services and accounting. PREFERRED SKILLS • Superior customer service to clients, contacts and team members through all communication methods (phone, email, IM) • Computer literate; • Ability to show initiative and work independently; • Excellent interpersonal skills; • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under tight time frames and meet deadlines; • Dependable and reliable; and • Highly motivated and results-oriented.

• Following the evaluation date there is a possibility that the position may be converted to permanent full-time. • Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council encourages persons of Coast Salish ancestry to apply for the position. • We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting Expires August 31, 2015 Send Applications to: Fax: 250 324 1808 Email: lisas@nautsamawt.com Subject Line: Finance Clerk MAIL Attention: Lisa Scott re: Finance Assistant Naut’sa Mawt Tribal Council 8017 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5

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MANAGING THAT PROJECT… AND YOUR LIFE By Tricia Thomas Project management can be many things. It can involve a multi-million dollar project for a corporation, setting up a new office or even something in our personal life such as planning a vacation. Whether big or small undertaking, managing a successful project is all about prioritizing and preparing ahead of time. Those were some of the things learned when people from Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council nations participated in a ‘project management planning essentials workshop recently. The three-day training session took participants through a complete project from planning to implementation and control. Together participants gained essential techniques and tools to assist in the most important aspect of starting any project. Staying focused and having a solid vision of why you are managing a project in the first place are vital. Take a family vacation, for example. The more family

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members (stakeholders) that are going on the holiday, the more things need to be planned. Once everyone decides that they’re going on holiday together (project approval) the real work begins. Project management involves planning and carrying out a collection of activities bound by a timeline and specific costs. The goal is to deliver a unique solution. Planning a vacation or a work project follows the same steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Hold initial stakeholders meeting; Determine budget and deadlines; Delegate work; Set milestones; and Measure progress.

Understanding fundamentals is important. Applying those fundamentals is all about controlling the scope, quality, time and cost to create a balanced solution. A well-planned holiday gives you a better chance of enjoying your time off. A well-managed work project has a greater chance of being a success. Workshop participants in the sessions – facilitated by Greg Philliban of Environment Project Management & Sustainability Solutions – went home eager to start applying new skills.

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OFFICE MOVE The Lower Mainland office of Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council (NmTC) has a new home. As of August 1, the new office address is: 330-6165 Highway 17A, Delta, BC V4K 5B8 while the phone number remains the same at 604-943-6712. The NmTC head office remains at Halalt First Nation at 8017 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5 with the phone number 250-324-1800. The toll free phone number for both offices remains: 1-888-382-7711.

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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES… ENGINEERING…SALES AND MARKETING? Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council is looking for people from our eleven nations who want to know about our new Mentorship Program. We want to link applicants with our partners to provide a paid, professional work environment for up to one year. The idea is to help you realize your career and personal goals and eventually secure permanent, full-time employment based either in the Lower Mainland or on Vancouver Island. We want to know if the NmTC Mentorship Program sounds interesting to you. Let us know by sending an email, including your resume, to jobs@nautsamawt.com

Group sessions proved to be invaluable for participants

RECEPTIONISTS ARE THE KEY Skilled receptionists are the heart and soul of any organization. That’s why another Receptionist’s Professional Development Retreat was held by Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council recently. The team-building workshop in 2014 focused on being a good host with a professional image and attitude. Assertiveness training also took place. A survey of participants after that event revealed some common desires for upcoming workshops.

As a result, the tribal council hired facilitator Denise Findlay to lead the sessions that were all about developing confidence in dealing with the public as well as with other staff.

It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it… taking a break on the beach in Parksville

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