Volume 13 . Issue 5
June 2017
A WATER BLESSING FOR MOTHER EARTH
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COAST SALISH TOURISM
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‘SALISH CLASS’ FERRIES WILL SOON SAIL B.C. WATERS All three of BC Ferries’ new Coast Salishadorned vessels will soon begin service for all to see, but Stz’uminus artist John Marston got to take a sneak peek of his work. Marston created a design for the Salish Eagle, and in mid-April viewed the vessel in person for the first time. The Eagle is set to officially start sailing later this month. Marston has said of his design that the eagle symbolizes a spiritual connection to the natural world, and the never-ending 2 • SALISH SEA SENTINEL
It is important to me that this design was strongly influenced by these old masterpieces.
strength to survive. “Over the years as an artist I have learned from our ancestors’ old artworks,” he said in a statement.
“It is important to me that this design was strongly influenced by these old masterpieces.” The other two “Salish Class” vessels feature artwork Musqueam artist Thomas Cannell and Esquimalt artist Darlene Gait. Gait’s Salish Orca began service in May and Cannell’s Salish Raven will take to the seas in June. The Salish ferries are replacing vessels that are being taken out of service because of age.
MARSTON TO CONTINUE CULTURAL TEACHINGS
WITH NUTSUMAAT SYAAYS POLE
Stz’uminus artist John Marston will soon be working with students at Ladysmith Secondary School to carve a welcoming pole. The red cedar being called the Nutsumaat Syaays Pole arrived at the school on the east coast of Vancouver Island on April 19.
It’s rough-cut right now, but Marston will shape details into the wood including a welcoming eagle and house posts. It will be Marston’s third cultural project with the school as a way of including Indigenous teachings in the curriculum.
LSS teacher and project champion Bill Taylor said it’s part of an effort to bridge communities. “Our doors are always open to First Nations teachings,” he said. “We are stronger if we work together.”
Left to right: Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone, John Marston, Snuneymuxw Elder Mandy Jones and Ladysmith Councillor Duck Paterson.
The rough cut Welcoming Pole being delivered to Ladysmith Secondary School.
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BELOVED FORMER CHIEF REMEMBERED THROUGH HEALING GARDEN David Bob was making progress on the project when he passed away in January Story and photos by Cara McKenna
Interim Health Director Donna Edwards, left, and Councillor Lawrence Mitchell 4 • SALISH stand on the siteSEA of theSENTINEL future Snaw-naw-as Garden of Spiritual Healing.
Elder and longtime Snaw-naw-as chief David Bob always took care of his people, whether it was getting the nation’s health centre built or working to revitalize culture. When he suddenly passed away in January, Bob was making progress on his vision to develop a community healing garden with both medicinal and food plants. Since then, acting health director Donna Edwards has stepped forward to make sure Bob’s dream becomes a reality. “Dave would feed the community, he would bring the community together for dinners,” she said. “And then I think, even though he’s gone, with this project, he’s still going to be feeding the people. That touches my heart.” The Snaw-naw-as Garden of Spiritual Healing has been in talks for a number of years, but Bob had recently started working with Vancouver Island University to plan and fund the project. On May 6, community members and others involved in the garden gathered to share information about the project with an ethnoecology tour group.
Graham Sakaki, a research co-ordinator with VIU’s Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute, has been working with Snaw-naw-as to plan out the garden. Sakaki said plans for the garden include growing medicinal plants and berries, educational signage, a smokehouse and community gathering space. There will be wide pathways to accommodate those with mobility challenges, and garden boxes at all heights so everyone from children to elders can work with them. The large space—about the size of half a football field—will be used to educate on language and plants, and a source of food security for Snaw-naw-as. Construction began in late May, and parts of the garden will be completed in coming months. The full garden, located on a waterfront lot beside the health centre, is expected to be completed by 2019. “Originally the discussion was around preservation around traditional knowledge and language associated with native plants,” Sakaki said. “Once we started the design process it got a
lot bigger. It turned into food security, education and outreach, a sense of community and all these different things adapted over time.” Sakaki said $20,000 has been raised through grants and sponsorships to construct the garden, with more on the way. He estimates the completed garden will cost about $150,000 including education and outreach. “I think the biggest highlight was there were so many community members contributing,” Sakaki said about the planning process. “The idea is that it will benefit youth the most; it’s really a legacy project.” Edwards said she is excited for the project, which will make Snaw-naw-as’s state-of-the-art health centre—which opened in 2013—even more useful to community members. “I see the whole entire project as being important not only for the food sustainability, but for the opportunities we have for cultural teachings and having the gathering place to share that,” she said. “I know the benefits it’s going to bring to our community.” SALISH SEA SENTINEL • 5
Above: Elder Jim Bob welcomes a tour group to the site of the Snaw-naw-as Garden of Spiritual Healing. Bottom left: Graham Sakaki, a research co-ordinator with VIU’s Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute, shows the plan for the garden.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY VALEDICTORIAN FROM KLAHOOSE Klahoose member Troy Barnes was valedictorian during a special graduation ceremony to honour Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University in April. With a Bachelor in Arts in First Nations studies and history, Barnes spoke to several dozen other Indigenous students, their family members and university staff during the event in Nanaimo. Barnes, who also has roots in Homalco, described his university experience as difficult but empowering. While he was working towards his degree, he mentored other Indigenous students and helped to foster a sense of community on campus through VIU’s ‘Su’luqw’a’ Community Cousins program. “I eventually had to come to terms with getting over my fear of public speaking,” Barnes said at the ceremony. “The biggest reason behind my fear was not feeling smart enough to be in university. Now that I have found my voice, it’s safe to say it’s hard to shut me up!” VIU educational counsellor Dale Hunt called the special ceremony where students were blanketed or given sashes one of the most important days of the year. “Your journey to get to this day has not been an easy one, but it’s going to pay off for you all,” he said. “Not only are you VIU students, you are also representatives of your communities. It’s a delicate balance to walk those two worlds.”
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YOUNG SONGWRITERS HONOURED AT STZ’UMINUS Stzuminus community school education assitant Nathan Harris, who helped the students write their song.
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Grade 6 students’ song ‘Chances’ is about hope and living a good life Photos by Tricia Thomas
A group of Stz’uminus Grade 6 students have won a prestigious songwriting contest that meant performing for B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor. Judith Guichon’s Sing Me A Song program invited amateur musical groups to write and sing an original song for Canada’s 150th birthday this year. Four groups were recently announced as winners, including a class from Stz’uminus Community School for their original song “Chances,” which won in the “enthusiasm
and spirit” category. The Stz’uminus class was scheduled to perform their work for Guichon in Victoria on May 28. Nathan Harris, an education assistant at the school, helped the students with the song. “The lyrics and the melody of the song is very meaningful. It gives you that hope that there’s a better life out there,” Harris said. “There’s hope out there and that’s what this song is. We’re inspiring not just ourselves, but we’re inspiring Canada for that
reminder that, hey, we’re all in this together.” Teacher Sue Davis said writing the song was part of a project in media arts. “Winning this competition is kind of a sign that the kids are really learning to communicate who they are and build identity,” she said. “This song is really about taking chances, about living life the best you can by raising up your hands and welcoming life.” The song can be heard on the Sing Me a Song B.C. YouTube channel. SALISH SEA SENTINEL • 9
CAMPBELL RIVER PREPS FOR TRIBAL JOURNEYS Preparations are underway around the Salish Sea for this summer’s Tribal Journeys, when dozens of paddlers from many nations take their annual weekslong epic canoe voyage. In in early May, a group of representatives from Tribal Journeys and
Photos by Todd Peacey
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participating nations in both the U.S. and Canada gathered in Campbell River to go over plans and protocol. The group spent two days making plans and viewing the sites where canoeists will be hosted in August, including Tyee Spit, which will be the
journey’s final stop. Paddlers will land on August 5 and Wei Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum First Nations will host a feast and protocol. More information and updates about the event are available at www.tribal journeys2017.com.
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TSLEIL-WAUTUTH HOLDS WATER BLESSING CEREMONY ON MOTHER’S DAY Photos and story by Cara McKenna
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Community took to canoes and paddled metres from the Kinder Morgan terminal Tsleil-Waututh Nation and allies celebrated Mother’s Day by honouring the one who has nourished, protected and housed all of us for millennia – Mother Earth. The community held a water blessing ceremony at Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park) on May 14, when dozens of people took to canoes for a prayer and offering in the Burrard Inlet. The vessels stopped near Kinder Morgan’s shipping terminal for the ceremony and to drum and sing.
The nation is currently fighting an expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby, which would increase oil tankers in the sacred inlet by sevenfold. Standing in the former village site onlooking the inlet, community member Rueben George opened the day by honouring all the women who attended from as far away as the Pacific Islands. Representatives from Pacific Climate Warriors travelled from the Pacific to Canada and toured the Alberta tar sands before
concluding their trip at Tsleil-Waututh. “On Mother’s Day, we’re going to celebrate and protect what we have. Protect our mother,” George said. “What we are as Tsleil-Waututh people. We’re people of the water. Right there.” Deborah Parker of Tulalip Tribes added that she sees no greater honour as a mother herself than to stand up and protect the land and water on behalf of her children. “We absolutely oppose any more tankers and pipelines to come across these lands,” she said. SALISH SEA SENTINEL • 13
We absolutely oppose any more tankers and pipelines to come across these lands.
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Bryson Robertson and Brad Buckham.
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WAVE ENERGY HAS HUGE POTENTIAL FOR B.C. SAYS REPORT UVic researchers echo what T’Sou-ke Nation leaders have been saying for years about new ‘wave’ of renewables By Cara McKenna New groundwork has been laid and now is the time for coastal First Nations to harness wave energy from B.C. waters, says a recent report. Researchers from the University of Victoria have spent years building a database of detailed information about just how much power those waves have. Their report titled Wave Energy: A Primer for British Columbia was released on April 27. Lead author Bryson Robertson said it’s common knowledge that B.C. has one of the most energetic wave environments in the world. However the researchers say that before now there wasn’t enough information about the height, frequency and direction of coastal waves to start developing wave energy converters in the ocean. “Waves arriving on B.C. shores are the result of storms occurring across the vast Pacific Ocean, making waves a highly predictable resource,” Robertson said. He said the waves are more predictable than other renewables including solar or wind. Robertson also said he sees remote B.C. Indigenous communities who are reliant on diesel fuel benefiting first from the unique power source. T’Sou-ke Nation, who have been leaders in renewables, have been on the forefront of wave energy as well through a partnership with Accumulated Ocean Energy Inc. (AOE). When the band signed a deal with the ocean wave energy company in 2013, it forecasted that energy production could happen in T’Sou-ke waters by the end of 2017. Both T’Sou-ke Chief Gordon Planes and UVic researchers say wave energy could become a solution for remote communities who are reliant on diesel fuel. “Longer term, once greater energy efficiencies are gained, wave energy could be part of a suite of renewable energy sources for B.C.,” Robertson said in a release. “We’ve seen major advances in solar and wind energy and B.C. now has the opportunity to play a leadership role in wave energy development.”
Photo: The AXYS wave buoy records wave, atmospheric and tidal current data.
TLA’AMIN MEANS ‘OUR PEOPLE’ Edith Moore, NmTC Communications Liason, provides an update after a recent visit to Tla’amin Nation. Since signing its treaty and burning the Indian Act last spring, Tla’amin held its first General Assembly on May 5. Hegus Clint Williams promised big decisions will be made with the approval of the community. I personally would like to thank Tla’amin for welcoming me into their community and sharing a wonderful traditional feast. Congratulations on the first of many more General Assemblies. Hegus Williams had many other positive things to report on: • In June, the Powell River Brooks Secondary School will be raising a totem pole that 12 students carved using traditional tools. The log was donated by Tla’amin and the pole will stand at the entrance of their school. • Development of the language
dictionary has recorded 5000 words so far and work will continue with elders, to reach their goal of 20,000 words. The community now has new computers to do this work. Williams encouraged the members to forward any words or phrases that may come up while visiting with their family and friends to the language department. • Tla’amin now has their own log dump. This has improved the logging for Tla’amin as now there is no wait time to get their logs in the ocean. In the past, they had to go through Western Forest Products to dump which meant waiting for access. • The Chief reassured the community that the Comprehensive Community Plan that was made in 2007-08 is still reflected on, but with the new opportunities, there will be new assessments of the resources and a new strategic plan will be released to the community.
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WCEL lawyer Eugene Kung speaks at a press conference in Vancouver on May 1.
VANCOUVER FIRM WORKING TO GIVE INDIGENOUS LAW TRACTION RELAW project aims to give nations more power in environmental decisions By Cara McKenna The Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion is illegal under Tsleil-Waututh—and other nations’—unextinguished traditional laws. But the project has gone forward regardless because First Nations’ precolonial laws often don’t get recognized by governments and courts in broader society. Now, one Vancouver law firm is helping B.C. First Nations to stand up their laws in a colonial context to protect their territories and rights. In 2016, West Coast Environmental Law launched a cutting-edge pilot project called RELAW. The project involves lawyers working within communities to translate things like oral histories, stories or even artwork into solidified legal rules. The team has worked with six First Nations over the past year and will soon
announce a second cohort that will begin later in 2017. Project manager Maxine Matilpi said working with nations’ traditional laws is considered cutting edge, but she hopes to eventually see the Indigenization of common law. “We start with the belief that Indigenous law is real law, it’s law like any other law, and it really needs to be used,” she said. “The great thing about law is it’s always changing. Sometimes the change is really slow but it always changes with the times.” The nations in the first cohort are Tslihqot’in, Tsawout, Gitga’at, Fort Nelson, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council and St’át’imc. “A lot of communities are really concerned about things like water, worried about pipelines, and have real concerns about the environment,” Matilpi said. “So what we’re doing with this project is trying to get at principles of Indigenous
law that can be used for environmental decision making.” One of the communities, Tsawout First Nation, has been drafting legal principles from more than 100 community stories. Another, Fort Nelson First Nation, is using their traditional law as a foundation for a new water policy. The effort is part of a larger push by West Coast Environmental Law to see Indigenous laws recognized. One of the firm’s lawyers Eugene Kung works with Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s antipipeline initiative the Sacred Trust, and has utilized Indigenous law when fighting the project. “We know that many First Nations here locally have made this project illegal,” he said at a press conference on May 1. “It’s going to be up to the courts, in many ways, to try to distinguish these things.” More information is available at www.wcel.org. SALISH SEA SENTINEL • 19
ST’ZUMINUS DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES
Development at the Stz’uminus First Nation’s Coast Salish Development Corporation has been going up quickly. A new Tim Horton’s, Oyster Bay Store, Esso gas station and Ladysmith & District Credit Union have already been established and construction has now started on an 81-room Microtel Inn & Suites. Above: An aerial shot of the site of the Microtel. –Photo by Tricia Thomas.
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A NEW WAY FORWARD FOR KLAHOOSE By Chief Kevin Peacey Kevin Peacey was elected as the new chief of Klahoose First Nation in April after serving four years on council. His priorities for the nation include job creation, connecting the community and accountability. I would like to thank everyone who supported me to become the Chief at Klahoose, it is a real honour to serve the members in this way, and I commit to make the positive changes needed to take our nation forward. I’d also like to thank all the ones who voted, no matter who you supported, for participating in our election and please know that Chief and Council will be working on behalf of everyone. I’d like to thank James Delorme for his efforts over the Chief Kevin Peacey last six years for being Chief at Klahoose, and also express a big appreciation to Kathy Francis for her dedicated service and commitment to our nation for the last several years. It is so great to welcome Helen Hanson and Michelle Robinson to the Council team. They each bring different skills and passion to the table. Together with Billy Barnes we will be working hard to fulfill our responsibilities as Chief and Council. I will be sticking to my campaign platform to bring more transparency, accountability and inclusion of Klahoose business and governance. The members will know more what is going on and will be included in important decision making processes. One way we will begin this is to have regular community meetings, giving advanced notice and also live streaming so members can tune in from far away if they wish. Before our first community meeting though, Council will be getting acquainted and updated on all Klahoose matters, business ventures and ongoing projects. Meanwhile, one very exciting project at Klahoose is preparing to participate in the canoe journey early August for the first time. Recently, more members in the community made paddles with Sherman Pallen, which is so awesome. There are many ways to get involved, with the songs, making regalia, feasting, practicing paddling, and planning the journey with a support boat and land crew. Culture night on Wednesdays will be focusing on these tasks, come on over and be a big part of this. This is a huge start for years to come, reclaiming our traditions and keeping our culture going. The canoe journey can really bring our families together, something we can be proud of as a nation. Emote. Reprinted with permission from Klahoose with slight edits.
TALKING TREES COAST SALISH CULTURAL TOURS BEGIN IN SQUAMISH Photos and story by Cara McKenna
Guides tell legends and teach about traditional ways on the alpine
Talaysay owner Candace Campo (xets’emits’a) pauses to talk about a tree.
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Standing in front of a picturesque view of the Stawamus Chief Mountain high on the alpine, Iris Lewis (Chichitelwet) tells the story of a two-headed sea serpent that left its mark on the cliff face. A young man from the community had a vision about the monster that emerged from Murrin Lake, and trained for five years to slay it before killing it with a spear. The serpent had brought dark cloud over the Squamish people and, but when it was vanquished, a good energy returned, and remains there today. “Anytime I’m up here, I can feel the energy from the Chief,” Lewis, a member of Squamish Nation, said. “There’s a very good energy here.” Lewis is one of several Indigenous guides who are taking tourists on a cultural journey on the trails up the Sea to Sky Gondola, after a partnership between the gondola and Indigenous-owned Talaysay Tours. The “Talking Trees” interpretive tours began in Squamish on May 13. During a media preview on May 9, Talaysay owner Candace Campo (xets’emits’a) led guests on a picturesque walk through the forest, stopping to talk about different varieties of trees and their uses. She also spoke about other traditions specific to the alpine area of Squamish Nation’s territory. “I was raised by a forester who loved nature, I grew up fishing, clamdigging, harvesting traditional foods,” she explained. “The Squamish people are in my heart considered the richest people. They are wealthy because they invest their resources in education and culture.” Visit www.talaysay.com or www. seatoskygondola.com for more information about Talaysay Tours and Talking Trees.
Iris Lewis (Chichitelwet) tells the story of the Stawamus Chief Mountain.
‘WE ARE THINKING ABOUT OUR KIDS’: UVIC SYMPOSIUM VISITS T’SOU-KE Photos by Tricia Thomas
Guests visited T’Sou-ke Nation on May 5 to learn about the community’s forwardthinking ways as part of an ethnoecology symposium at the University of Victoria. The four-day event was led by Indigenous plant and land use expert Nancy Turner. Ethnoecology involves the study of how people in different areas understand and interact with environments around them. After an opening talk by UVic political science Prof. James Tully, T’Sou-ke Chief Gordon Planes gave a presentation and took guests on a hike on Broom Hill. Planes told guests that he hopes to turn part of T’Sou-ke territory into a tribal park. “If we think 100 years ahead that means we
If we think 100 years ahead that means we are thinking about our kids. are thinking about our kids,” he said. “Our people will not survive, our culture, our language, unless we have that land-base so that they can practice the way of our ancestors.” Turner thanked T’Sou-ke for hosting the day on their pristine territory. The first few days of the symposium consisted of events at UVic, including a welcoming reception at the First Peoples’ House with Kwakwaka’wakw dancers.
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Above: Interpretive tour at Broom Hill by Chief Planes. Left: Symposium Hikes in T’Sou-ke territory. Below: Nancy Turner and Chief Planes.
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