Secwepemc News

Secwepemc NEWS

PELLTSPÁNTSK 2012

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PELLTSPÁNTSK JUNE 2012

A monthly publication serving the people and communities of the Shuswap Nation

NEWS

“Ckwnémten” means, “Path you choose in life, way in which you want to live”. BC Lions, JR LaRose

The voice of the SHUSWAP NATION • SEXQELTQÍN ADAMS LAKE • ST’UXWTÉWS BONAPARTE • TSQ’ÉSCEN

CANIM LAKE • STSWÉCEMC/ XGÉT’TEM’ CANOE/DOG CREEK • ESK’ÉT ALKALI LAKE • LLENLLENÉY’TEN HIGH BAR • TK’EMLÚPS

KAMLOOPS • QW7EWT LITTLE SHUSWAP

L to R: Jason Argki, Sherisse Mousseau, JR LaRose at the BC Lion s Camp at TRU

• SK’ATSIN

• SIMPCW

Submitted by: Sherisse Mousseau

In the Secwepemctsin language there is a word “ckwnémten”, which means, “Path you choose in life, way in which you want to live.”

JR LaRose of the 2011 Grey Cup Champion team, BC Lions, took some time out of his busy training camp at the Tournament Capital Centre (TCC), in Kamloops, to meet with me and talk about his involvement in the First Nations community. JR LaRose is of the Cree Nation from One Arrow First Nations in Saskatchewan. JR grew up in Edmonton with his single mother and sister, without a father figure. Something that many First Nations people can relate to is that he grew up with a mother who suffered from addictions to cope with her traumatic childhood in Residential School. Against all odds, he overcame extreme adversity becoming a huge success as the only First Nations player in the CFL. I

got the amazing opportunity to sit down and ask JR some questions of how he achieved his ultimate success. What I learned from JR, is that although he is still grieving his mother’s tragic death from this year, he continues to push through with an unbelievable positive attitude while creating his company LaRose Athletics.

He hopes LaRose Athletics will make inspiring experiences for First Nations youth.

Right after the Grey Cup win JR proudly announced to 5 million television viewers, “I’m a warrior.” His teams win also came with grief for JR, who lost his mother not very long before the win, however JR pushed through to the end, and explained that his mother is his inspiration: “I get that fighter through my mom. My mom was such a fighter with everything she had to go through. Through Residential School, being sexually abused,

physically abused, and struggling with her addictions. “ My mother never gave up and that’s something I get from my mom - is never giving up.” “ There were many things I had to deal with as such a young boy.

I keep pushing and pushing and pushing through - I take a lot of pride in being an Aboriginal role model. For me, when I come out of the tunnel and millions of people are watching me on TV, I say ‘why not represent my people?’ I did the bow and arrow, I did the acting of the scalping. Just to represent, I’m preparing to go to war, this is for my teammates, this is for my people and this is for my family as well.”

For JR life wasn’t always easy. His father was Nigerian and deported when his mother was pregnant. Growing up without a father was an uphill battle for JR, and he now works with youth doing motivational speaking to share his story, letting the youth know they too can overcome anything. He explains, I often found myself looking up to the wrong people - to people who were doing wrong. In today’s society, kids look up to people in music videos, drug dealers and think that’s cool. That’s not cool.” continued on page 5 >>>>

NESKONLITH NORTH THOMPSON • TSK’WÉYLECW PAVILION • KENPÉSQ’T SHUSWAP • SKÍTSESTN SKEETCHESTN • XATS’ÚLL SODA CREEK • SPLATSÍN

SPALLUMCHEEN • T’ÉXELC

WILLIAMS LAKE • STIL’QW/ PELLT’ÍQ’T WHISPERING PINES/CLINTON

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Secwepemc NEWS

JUNE 2012

NEWS The voice of the Shuswap Nation Circulation 4,000 Secwepemc News is published monthly

Editor Louise Alphonse

OUR MISSION is to provide a forum for members of the 17 Shuswap Bands to discuss and learn more about the issues, news and events taking place in the Shuswap Nation; to promote awareness of Secwepemc language, culture and history; to recognize the individual accomplishments of community members; and to provide a vehicle for the outside community to learn more about the history, current affairs and future goals of the Secwepemc people.

Language Page Kathy Manuel

You can reach our Editorial Office by phone: (778) 471-5789 by fax: (778) 471-5792 by e-mail: communic@secwepemc.org; or by mail: c/o Secwepemc Cultural Education Society 274A Halston Connector Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1J9

Contributors Alison Eustache Sherisse Mousseau Grace Howse Kathy Manuel Julianne Peters Andrea Boyce Dalla Powder Rene Spence Edna Sellars

Secwepemctsín Wel me7 yews “Preserving Our

We appreciate and rely on the Shuswap communities for their stories and activity reports. Kukwstep-kucw

Language”

Calendar of Community EVENTS

All are welcome to list any upcoming meetings and events in this space.

Please give us a call at (778) 471-5789 or fax us at (778) 471-5792 or E-mail us at communic@secwepemc.org.

Deadline: Last WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Aboriginal Artisans Catalogue CFDC of Central Interior First Nations is creating a catalogue for First Nations Artisans living within BC. This is a great opportunity for First Nations Artisans to create and maintain a portfolio of their art and to create an artisans biography of themselves.

It would also be appreciated if you could print the Artisans Portfolio Form and keep these forms on hand for your members and/or clients to complete and email them to Joseph at:joseph@cfdcofcifn.com or fax them to her at: (250) 828-9972 Please feel free to distribute this information to your contacts. Erin at (250) 314-1527 or Marie Baptiste, Provincial Coordinator Aboriginal Business Services Network Society #215 – 345 Yellowhead Hwy. Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1 Telephone: (250) 828-9834 Fax: (250) 828-9972 Website: www.absn.ca Hello!

My name is Andrea Boyce and I am the Executive Coordinator for a Stemete7uw’i- A Gathering Place in 100 Mile House. The organization is new and we are looking for membership from the 100 Mile House area, and members surrounding communities such as Canim Lake, and Canoe Creek.

Mission Statement The Stemete7uw’i Gathering Place is a First Nations Centre of Friendship in the South Cariboo that is offering holistic support and services to all people in a respectful, safe, inclusive welcoming environment.

Thank you for all of your support! We are also looking for a volunteer pool to help with future events. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me!

Andrea Boyce, Executive Coordinator Stemete7uw’i- A Gathering Place Box 1030 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E0 Email: Stemete7uwi@gmail.com

Qwesqi’s 5th Annual Slo-pitch Tournament Williams Lake, June 22nd to 24th, 2012 First 10 Teams, 7 Men - 3 Women, $300.00 Entry Fee. If you would like to enter a team or would like additional information please contact Vern Sellars at (250)267-7572 or Stacey Johnson at (250)440-5631 (w) or by e-mail at qwesqi@ yahoo.com.

Honouring Our Children Traditional Pow Wow Rosie Seymour Elementary School, Canoe Creek, BC June 22, 23, 24, 2012 For more information contact: Delores Bostone (w) 250-459-7749 or (h) 250-4592404 SQUAMISH NATION 25th ANNUAL YOUTH POWWOW, 100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver, BC July 6-8,2012. Grand entry Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm, Admission $5.00, Outdoor contest powwow, aboriginal arts and crafts, Traditional Salmon BBQ. Contact-Gloria Nahanee 778-228-6501 or email Jan Baker at snpowwow@hotmail.com.

Arts and Crafts Vendors $250.00 flat rate.

Advance payment must be paid before July 4th 2012. cash only.

The Elders, Skwlax Pow Wow Committee, Chief & Council and Little Shuswap Lake Band members of the Shuswap Nation (Secwepemc) - are proud to invite you to their annual competitive pow wow. When: July 20, 21, 22, 2012 All ages dance categories will be available to register for: from Old Warriors, Adults, Teens, Juniors to Tiny Tots.

Lahal or Stick Games and Skwlax Princess Pageant will be featured. We have Aboriginal Artisans available with their arts and crafts booths. We also have Aboriginal Cuisine/ Food available - mmm Indian Taco’s and Bannock / Fry Bread!! Plus much more :) Contact: Dawn Francois or Joan Arnouse Phone: 1-250-679-3203 Little Shuswap Lake Band Email: jarnouse@lslib.com or powwow@lslib.com Fax: 1-250-679-3220 Canim Lake 4th Annual Traditional Powwow on July 27, 28 & 29th, 2012 MC: Buck Sheena, Arena Director: Harry Wells Jr. Whipman: Brent Johnson Friday grand entry: 7:00 pm, Sat @ 1:00 pm and supper breaks $ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Vendors $20/day or $75/weekend.

For information contact Virginia Archie at 250397-2227

Shuswap Gathering Powwow will be August 17, 18 & 19th, for more information on this contact Sam Saul @ 250-571-2509 or Shirley Eustache @ 250-672-5301

Weytk! Hello my name is Sherisse Mousseau and I am a summer student working at Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, as a language archivist. Originally I am from Esk’etemc First Nations, BC. Currently I am a BA student at TRU, going for a major in Theatre and minor in English. My biggest goal is to continue my Education into a Masters degree and become a Theatre Teacher. Other interests are using my culture – Secwepemc language in theatre, as a storyteller. Attending a fine arts high school is where I developed my passion for the arts, in Canmore, Alberta. I’ve won scholarships to attend summer art workshops abroad, in both Australia and California. This summer working at SCES will be an amazing opportunity to learn even more about my culture – Secwepemc language as well as meet new people in the Secwepemc community.

PELLTSPÁNTSK 2012

Pelltspántsk - “midsummer month” M-yews re spems te sxúsem, m-menípem te kekesú7 ne setétkwe ell m-q̓wentéses re sgwígwle ne tswec.

They would pick soapberries, spear fish for spring salmon in the river, and the steelhead in the creeks.

Qweqwlút.s re Sexqél̓qeltemc Summer terms

Not sure how all these terms are pronounced?

Listen to them at www.firstvoices.com

Speqpéq - Berries speqpeq7úw̓i saskatoon wenéx huckleberry tqitq̓e strawberry stséqwem salmonberry s7éytsqwem raspberry tkwlós7e chokecherry sxúsem soapberry tqwelq̓wél̓t to be ripe q̓wléwem to pick sp̓em to get berries by hitting the branch

with a stick Swewll - Fish sqlélten salmon (any kind) sqlelten7úw̓i Sockeye salmon kekésu7 Spring (Chinook) salmon s.héni7 Humpback (pink) salmon sxeyqs Coho salmon sgwígwle Steelhead; lake trout písell Rainbow trout keknécw Kokanee ck̓múl̓ecw Ling tsq̓wmus Sucker tsuqwtsítsen Redmouth Sucker Wéwlem ell Wéwlemtn - fishing and gear: wéwlem to fish wewtsk three‑pronged creek‑spear stúkwtsen dip‑net yéwem to fish with a dip‑net qít̓e fishing rod qít̓em to fish with a fishing‑rod up̓s gaff‑hook úp̓sem to gaff ‑hook meníp harpoon‑spear menípem to fish with a harpoon spear ctálkweten gill‑net

Secwepemc NEWS

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Secwepemctsín Language App is now in progress!

Learn Our Language! Visit www.firstvoices.com

select language Secwepemc, there are over 2600 indivual words and 1400 phrases with audio files, art and sample sentences. There are multiple games to aid in learning; Concentration, Sentence Scramble, Word Search, Quiz Me, and Hangman. Language Teachers check out the Flash Card and Label makers.

Lexical Suffixes are “short cut” meanings tacked onto a word or stem which refer to the shape, kind, or type of something. i.e. ‑ ellp = plant, tree, bush as in sxusméllp soapberry bush ‑ ú7se = berry, round shape as in tseqwúse7 red berry ‑ ellq = cultivated/harvested food plants as in ts7e7llq te skwenkwínem harvested wild potatoes ‑ úpye7 = flowering plant as in ts ̓elqenúpye7 yellow sunflower ‑ él̓qw = long object, tree, pole, wood, bark on tree as in tsxexlél̓qw rough bark Kúkwstep-kucw to Rhona Bowe and Mona Jules for the incredible Melámen course, for sharing your knowledge in the identification, uses, sustainable harvesting methods, hands on medicine making and the language of the Secwépemc.

Special thanks to Christine Simon and all the Elders, who graciously joined and shared their knowledge and stories.

Kúkwstep-kucw also to the warriors and helpers who watched over us while we were on the land.

Tqeltkúkwpi7 Kúkwstec-kucw re tmicws-kucw ell re qe̓wtens re tmicw.

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Secwepemc NEWS

JUNE 2012

Congratulations to our 2012 Graduates from the Education staff and Chief & Council of Esketemc First Nation Massage Therapy – Dayna Belleau Welding Level C - Dawn Hutchinson Zooly Johnson Building Maintenance - Jeffery Chelsea

Grade 12 Students • Blaine Paul • Alexis Harry • Shaylene Grinder • Carmen Chelsea • Terry Johnson • Trinity Sure

“The direction in which education starts a man, will determine his future life.” - Plato

SCES Adult Education Graduation 2012 submitted by Grace Howse

SCES’s Adult Education program celebrated the achievements of the 2012 graduating class on Friday, May 24, 2012. The event was held in the evening at the Chief Louis Center with a lovely dinner catered by Fratellis Foods!

The night was celebrated by 14 of the 15 graduates with their families in attendance! A special acknowledgement to Peter Michel,(Adams Lake) and Shane Camille,(Skeetchestn) for singing the grads in with two traditional drum songs.

With Janice Michel and Bryan Rattray (teachers of Adult Ed.) MC’ed the event, the night started with an inspirational keynote speak by Garry Gottfriedson, (TIB). Rita Matthew (Simpcw), SCES Board Member eloquently recognized and congratulated the students of Adult Ed.

Dogwood Graduates (10):

Rob Wilson (Ashcroft)

Marilyn Char (Alexis Creek)

Lorenda Hans (Bella Coola)

Amanda Donald (Simpcw)

Shiloh Gott (Tekumlups)

Taylor Jensen-McDonald (Tk’emlups)

Neil Francois (Skwlax)

Jamie Haines (Nemiah)

Sammery Paul (Nazko)

FNAUTT Graduates (4):

Talicia Main (non-status)

Rob Wilson (Dogwood recipient)

Shiloh Gott (Dogwood recipient)

Taylor Jensen-McDonald (Dogwood recipient) SCES not only celebrates the graduation of students, but also recognizes the achievements of students who complete courses of programs.

Course Completion (4):

Raini Gardipy (Sask)

Allen Rocker Brady (Fountain)

Sonya Charley (Canim Lake)

Myron Thomas (Tk’emlups)

Jordan Major (Coldwater) The night recognized outstanding achievements by particular students, they are as follows:

Academic Achievement – Neil Francois & Tayler Jensen-McDonald

Perseverance Award-Amanda Donald

Perseverance Award-Marilynn Char

Perseverance Award–Sammery Paul

SCES Summer Courses

First Nation Language Teacher Training Courses 3 - post secondary credit courses

$50

SECW 350 - Secwépemc Immersion V Mona Jules - Kamloops - July 9-14

An advanced immersion course with a focus on cultural activities.

Mona is a fluent Secwépemc speaker from Simpcw and has taught at Simon Fraser University, (SFU), Secwépemc Cultural Educaiton Society (SCES), Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, and Simpcw. In 1997, Mona received her Certificate in First Nations Language Proficency. She is a 2008, SFU Graduate in a Bachelor of General Studies. Mona completed her Post Baccalaureate and received her Diploma in September 2010. She was employed as the Secwépemc Language Coordinator at SCES from 1989 to 2005.

$50

SECW 151 - Secwépemc Immersion II Dr. Janice R. Billy - Chase - July 3-7

Hands on immersion course out on the land.

Janice is a co-founder of the Chief Atahm Immersion School, launching a program to restore Secwepemctsín. She has planned, implemented, and taught curricula (K- 8), organized lessons and activities with fluent Elder speakers, mentored individuals becoming language teachers and developing Secwepemctsín language skills and has researched traditional Secwépemc learning and teaching strategies. She has implemented and taught in a multiaged outdoor culture- and language-based program. She holds a Doctorate of Education from SFU (2009), and her Masters of Education, SFU (2004).

EDUC 285 - Technological Innovations and Language I Mike Willie - Kamloops - July 9-14 $200

Theory and practice of using new technology in language-revitalization pedagogy. Explore applications of: multimedia technology tools, digital audio, video and text, interactive multimedia and web technology tools for teaching and learning an Aboriginal language. has previously taught linguistics for the University of Victoria (UVic) and was involved in creating the Kwa’walala Gaxan Language Learning CD series. His current work involves cultural and language revitalization at the Gwa’sala’Nak’waxda’xw School at the Tsuquate Reserve in Port Hardy, B.C. He works with youth and Elders to promote technology as a tool for gathering and creating language resources to enhance listening and speaking of traditional languages.

EDUC 270 - Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice Dr. Kathryn Michel - Chase - July 16-21 $100

Theories of first and second language acquisition and the developmental stages of learning a language in preparation to analyzing and assessing it in a practical situation.

Kathryn is a founder of Chief Atahm Immersion School and has worked extensively in the development of language curriculum for immersion programs for their NEST, pre‐school and elementary grades. Kathy Michel has done extensive research in second language acquisition. She has also assisted many groups with their language programs. Kathryn holds an Educational Doctorate Degree from the UBC and a Master of Arts in Education degree from SFU.

EDUC 250 - Application of Assessment and Evaluation Dr. Jack Miller - Kamloops - July 23 - 28

$100

Designed to provide the language teacher with a greater understanding of the assessement, evaluation and reporting of student progress specific to teaching and learning of First Nations languages.

Dr. Jack Miller has been a faculty member of the School of Education, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) since 2001. His research interests include language assessment and evaluation, First Nations language curriculum development, and First Nations language revitalization. The title of his doctoral dissertation, completed in 2004, is “Assessing First Nations Language Proficiency.”

For more in-depth course outlines go to: www.nvit.ca For more information or to register contact the SCES Language Department 778-471-5789 or language@secwepemc.org

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As I got older I learned valuable life lessons, it was all about surrounding myself with positive people - people who were doing stuff and giving back to the community. Because I knew as a young boy, I always wanted to be in that position to give back. So when I became a professional athlete I knew I was in the spotlight, I knew it was very important for me to give back. Not just to my people, but to share my story and message as well.

Because there are so many people who are going through what I went through as a kid.

But I wanted to show them - there is light at the end of the tunnel. And nothing is ever given to you - you have to work for it.”

JR was around 15 years old when he decided he was going to make a change and he describes the steps he took to change his life: “I was in junior high school when I decided to break the ‘Residential School living’ cycle. I was a very gifted athlete, I knew if I continued to work on my craft I might be able to attain my dream - not just becoming professional athlete, but being able to travel the world by playing a sport that I loved. He credits moving in with a family friend from church as a pivotal person who helped him.

JR stated, “I grew up with this family and they were the ones who actually got me into football. My coach helped me when I started playing junior football for the Huskies, he was the biggest father figure in my life at that time. He taught me how to be a man and to learn from my mistakes and better myself. I give a lot of credit first to God, then to this family who took me in, and to my junior football coaches.”

JR is very passionate about sharing his story with First Nations youth who can relate to the struggles he faced growing up.

He describes the powerful effect that First Nations humour has on him when he visits communities: “The laughter is the best experience; our people have such a great sense of humour. So everytime I go out there, everyone is joking. It’s all fun; just being able to share my story and have people come up to me and say, ‘Hey thanks I really appreciate that.’ Those are things I really, really enjoy doing. I’m just sending a message, but it’s a message that people can relate to. If I could just change one person’s life, then I’m making a difference.” One thing of what JR knows for sure is that his work outside of the football field is what he would be doing if he wasn’t a professional football player, “I would be working with my people. I’ve always said if I wasn’t a football player, I would be working with my people. That’s something I would be doing - something I love doing. There’s such a huge need for it.”

Often times JR will work exclusively with youth in their communities. He describes the special experience he works to achieve for

youth, LaRose Athletics works with First Nations communities and we set-up mentorship programs.

“We do a thing a called “Pros vs Joes red style,” where a few of professional athletes will come out and speak with me, share their life stories, and play a fun game against the youth and community members. We also help fundraise for youth programs on reserve in local communities.”

JR continues his work with youth in honour of his late mother, Bobbie LaRose. He explains how her strength empowered him to always strive to be the best he could possibly be: “My mom is my biggest inspiration - she was such a strong woman. She was so proud of me, that drove me to be even better. Not just as a professional, but as a person, because she really did look up to me, and she is somebody that I looked up to as well.”

While playing football JR has faced his fair share of setbacks in his professional career including losing his “starter” position in 2007, his cousin’s child passed away, and suffering from a broken leg later in the year, in 2008. As a result JR was faced with the possibly of not returning to football when he was released from the Eskimo’s in 2009. However JR showed perseverance and signed on as a free agent with the BC Lions in 2010.

JR explained that he hopes to inspire First Nations not to let anything stop them when they are trying to achieve their goals: “We are going to face obstacles. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old - we all face obstacles. It’s what you do when you been knocked off the path. For me I have this saying, “I’ve been knocked off six times, but I’ve gone back seven.’ Each time I’ve been knocked down, I’ve learned from my mistake and it’s something I won’t do again. My biggest thing is that people have been doubting me my whole life - so my biggest motivator is proving those people wrong. I have a hard time when people are telling me I can’t do something, so it’s always my goal to prove them wrong. It pushed me to be a better person.

Don’t ever give up; it’s a cliché, but it’s the truth.”

Kukwstsétsemc JR, thank you for your time. JR is a great inspiration, and we hope to see his work continue to influence all youth across Canada.

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CRAIG NIXON Lawyer

Working with First Nations Since 1982

880 - 175 2nd Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 5W1

Phone: 250- 374-1555 Fax: 250-374-9992 E-mail: cnlc@cnixonlaw.ca

Above: JR LaRose

Congratulations to the newly elected Kukpi7 of Dog/Canoe Creek “David Michael Archie” Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Band Would like to Congratulate All Our Graduates of 2012

Dogwood Certificates Mikia Harry – Columneetza Secondary, Williams Lake, BC Ty Sargent – Columneetza Secondary, Williams Lake, BC Amber Gorman, Mount Boucherie Secondary School, Kelowna, BC Nicole Sargent – GROW, Williams Lake Colleges/Universities Kailee Billy – Early Childhood Education, NVIT, Merritt Heather Hurst – Child and Youth Care, Vancouver Island University Pascal Wycotte – Automotive Service Technician, TRU, Williams Lake

BC Lions Players L to R: Andrew Harris, Jason Arakgi, JR LaRose.

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First Nations concerned with lack of engagement on proposed Federal Hunting and Angling Advisory Panel Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – The BC Assembly of First Nations, First Nations Summit and Union of BC Indian Chiefs (First Nations Leadership Council) are raising concerns regarding Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s announcement that a national Hunting and Angling Advisory Panel will be established. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at a National Fish and Wildlife Congress event in Ottawa, organized in part by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Prime Minister Harper stated that the government will be developing regulations to guide these efforts over the next six months.

The proposed panel will report to the federal environment minister, and will help to shape government policy on matters related to fishing and hunting. The panel will purportedly help to ensure that the government’s decisions are “based on sound science and balanced advice” said the Prime Minister; however, the First Nations Leadership Council asserts that without a separate First Nations process, or without the inclusion of First Nations in the panel itself, advice received will not be balanced. To date, there has been no announcement by the federal government regarding any engagement with First Nations by the proposed panel.

“The Prime Minister is deluded to think that this panel will provide balance,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. “But Canadians understand that when you stack a panel with loyal card carrying conservative constituents the Prime Minister will get the result he wants. In fact I have the sneaking suspicion that he was so paranoid about First Nations participation that he has attempted to remove us completely from the national conversation.”

BC First Nations have managed our hunting and fishing from time immemorial, and are concerned about the development of an advisory board that excludes First Nations participation, and lacks a clear process to consult and accommodate First Nations on the proposed changes.

“Our ancestors and our elders have passed on to First Nations the obligation and responsibility to protect our water, land and resources as they have before us, and to pass on our traditional values and

practices to future generations,” said Grand Chief Edward John of the First Nations Summit. “Our history, our teachings, and our knowledge can add value to Canada’s conversation on matters related to hunting and fishing. It is unclear why this Prime Minister sees us differently than other Canadians.”

The establishment of such a panel directly contradicts and undermines statements made by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Deputy Minister Claire Dansereau in September 2011. She stated during her testimony to the Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River (Cohen Commission) that DFO consults with First Nations on all matters, and that making any changes in Ministerial discretion would require significant consultation. In order for Canada to meet its constitutional obligations and promote reconciliation, Canada must engage First Nations in all matters related to their hunting and fishing rights.

“The Harper government is facing growing opposition to its budget implementation legislation,” said BCAFN Regional Chief Jody Wilson Raybould.

“The announcement of this hunting and angling advisory panel, which so far excludes the meaningful participation of First Nations, is not a satisfactory response to the criticisms and does not give First Nations confidence that the Harper government shares our interest in protecting our territories and resources. First Nations and all Canadians deserve more. We are faced with making important and far reaching decisions about the future of our lands and resources. A truly “responsible” resource development plan would recognize the important contribution of First Nations and would provide for our meaningful engagement in advisory panels like this one.”

BC First Nations are glad to see that Prime Minister Harper is beginning to recognize the impact of his decisions on the management of natural resources, but are left to ask, “Why are we not at the table?”

Balanced decision making on these matters requires the input of First Nations, and First Nations want to know why our perspective is being excluded from this process.

JUNE 2012

Hunters/Fishers bag rights in appeal court Author: Brent Mudry, Windspeaker

In a rare move, B.C.’s highest court decided to hear seven separate fishing and hunting appeals in conjunction with the Delgam Uukw land claims appeal.

The Court of Appeal judgments presented a mixed bag of results. Longoverdue victories were scored for hunting rights, but were denied for fishing rights.

“We got hammered - this has pushed us back to the high water mark,” said Don Ryan of the Gitskan Wet’suwet’en.

The cases are shown here in brief.

Deer hunting Willie Alphonse Jr. scored the strongest win when the five-judge court unanimously ruled that he had an aboriginal right to hunt, off-reserve and out-of-season.

The Shuswap chief of the Williams Lake band, was charged with the April 3, 1985 killing of a mule deer out of season.

He shot the deer for food for his family and other band members. The area deer population is healthy and stable, with an annual kill that year estimated at double the legal kill of 1,175. {The action lay at the core of his Indianness, namely the act of killing the deer and keeping its carcass,” noted Judge Douglas Lambert.

Elk Hunting Harry Dick of the Ahaminaquua band on Vancouver Island won a 5-0 decision supporting the aboriginal right to shoot a protected species. Dick’s son had shot a Roosevelt elk on July 10, 1987, without a permit.

More than 7,000 trophy hunters vie for scarce permits each season; only 2,200 to 2,800 of the elk exist. Citing the landmark Sparrow decision, Judge Alan MacFarlane noted, “the conservation by lottery scheme appears to disregard aboriginal hunting rights, and it makes no attempt to access or allocate priorities.”

Fishing rights - Stoile fish sales In a 3-2 decision, the high court rejected the right of fish sale for the livelihood of the Stoile peoples on the lower Fraser River.

Lambert and Judge Henry Hutcheon voted in favor of the fishing rights case.

Dorothy Marie Van der Peet was reconvicted for selling ten sockeye salmon for $50 on September 11, 1987 near Chilliwack. In the majority appeal opinion, MacFarlane noted “Persons of aboriginal ancestry must be subject to the same rules as other Canadians who seek a livelihood from a resource.”

Lambert supported Indian food fish sales for a “moderate livelihood” while Hutcheon strongly stated “the Crown failed to prove extinguishment of rights.”

Sale of Herring Roe In a 4-1 decision, the high court rejected the appeals of William and Donald Gladstone, convicted for the harvest and sale of valuable herring roe on April 28, 1988.

The Heilsuk nation brothers from Waglisha, in the Bella Bella area, were arrested with 4,200 pounds of roe, seized and sold for $144,000. In the “allocation of resources” case the band holds a commercial trade license, but individual members are entitled only to Indian Food Fishing licenses.

Lambert, the lone dissenter, declared the fishery regulations to be an “unjustified infringement” on the Gladstone’s aboriginal rights. Hutcheon, in the majority opinion, noted the trial judge had stated “the surreptitious manner of the attempt to sell was similar to the manner in which criminals transport and sell narcotics.”

Sale of Fish The high court ruled 2-1 to reject the aboriginal right to fish for the Sheshaht and Opetchesaht bands at the Somass River near Port Alberni or Vancouver Island. From September 7 to 23, 1986, the smokehouse bought, processed and resold 105,000 pounds of chinook salmon from band members, netting a profit of $.08 per pound.

Lambert, the sole dissenter, noted the lower court judge had stated that “In 1974 the Shechuht were the richest people in B.C., each Indian could gain $1000 per year from their scaling and fishing grounds.”

The infringement on aboriginal rights was not justified by conservation or any other needs,” Lambert noted.

“The Somass River was not included on the reserve”, Wallace noted for the majority.

Agnes Sam, 92, had testified that her grandfather went to Victoria to claim the Somass river “because we lie there.” She sold fish to the smokehouse to buy canning jars and little things for her grandchildren.

Her only other source of income is her old age pension.

Squamish River Fishing All five judges voted to restore the convictions of three members of the Squamish Indian Band. Allan Frances Lewis, Allan Jacob Lewis and Jacob Kenneth Lewis were arrested on continued

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October 6, 1986, for net fishing on the Squamish River next to the Cheakamus Reserve. Their convictions after a nine day trial, were later overturned by a county court judge who ruled that the center of the river was the technical boundary.

Wallace declared the high water mark was the correct line. The high court accepted evidence that “the Squamish Tribe has inhabited the Squamish Valley from time immemorial” and that “the principle and staple food was salmon.”

Nikal: Bulkley River Fishing In a similar case, Jerry Benjhamin Nikal lost a 3-1 decision with Lambert and Hutcheon dissenting, and was convicted for gaff fishing on the Bulkley River at Moricetown in the heart of Gitskan Wet’suwet’en lands. Federal fisheries officers charged Nikal in July 1986 for fishing without a permit. Nikal won acquittals in both the provincial and Supreme Court but the Crown appealed again. Macfarlane, in the majority opinion, noted “if Mr. Nikal had obtained (without cost) an Indian Food Fish License, he would have been permitted to catch salmon solely for food for himself and his family during the period July 20 to September 1.”

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First Nations education programs that help the youth of our communities to be self reliant, positive role models are essential to our future.

The FNTC education program encourages First Nations youth to take up the challenge of learning the skills to effectively manage First Nations governments in the areas of financial management and tax administration.

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Graduation Ceremony in Salmon Arm

District Principal of Aboriginal Education, Irene LaBoucane

L to R: Dale Tomma Chris McFeeters

We would like to congratulate our daughter Squwey Jayne Gottfriedsen, Tk’emlups te Secwepemc, for making Team BC. She has made the team for the past two years and is on her third season.

She has represented her community with pride as she is the only First Nations/ Aboriginal to make this team.

She is an outstanding player as she plays lacrosse with Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association and is the only female player on her house team and her A2 (rep) team.

Squwey is off to Nationals July 29thAugust 3rd, 2012. She will be hosting various fundraising activities to help offset her team fees. For more information please feel free to call Lyle or Shannon 250-3207488. Good luck Jaynie you make us all proud!!

Congratulations to the 2012 Graduates!

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the GRADUATES of 2012

Your Future Is Yours To Create - Starting Now! All the Best to each of you, from the staff at Shuswap Training & Employment Program (STEP)

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Neskonlith Grad Ceremony 2012 Submitted by Dalla Powder, Education Admin Assistant

Neskonlith Education Center (Neskonlith Indian Band) celebrated their 3rd Annual Graduation Ceremony at the Quaaout Lodge Conference Centre, Little Shuswap Indian Band on June 1, 2012. The NEC graduates from the UCEP (Thompson Rivers University), receiving their Adult Diploma are: Dakota Deneault, Lori Char, and Mark Michel. Santana Tarr and Maren Sorensen (Neskonlith Daycare) received a ceremonial graduation departure to Kindergarten from Violet Sauls and Linda Wood.

The grand march was lead by the drummers: Shane Camille, Dustin Jules, Dalla Powder, Iris Jules, Rhonda Jules, and Charmayne Jules; the 3-Band Elders Representatives; Honorary Education Staff and Graduates. NEC Staff and Daycare: Tammy Thomas, Jocelyn Thompsett, Cody Bennewith, Lisa Sorensen, Violet Sauls, Linda Wood, Jacqueline Marcellay, and Darcy Thomas.

The graduates were well-represented by the three local bands: Councillor Rock Deneault, Councillor Randy Sam and Councillor Arthur Anthony (Neskonlith Indian Band); Chief Felix Arnouse and Councillor Brian Finlay (Little Shuswap Indian Band); Councillor Karen Everard and Councillor Clifford Arnouse (Adams Lake Indian Band).

Honorary Education Staff and Elders: Charles Webber, TRU Professor and Dean faculty of Human Social and Educational Development; Joan Arnouse, Education Worker (Little Shuswap Indian Band). Donna Jules, Education Worker (Adams Lake Band).

3-Band Elder’s Representatives: Elder Sarah Deneault (Neskonlith Indian Band); Elder Jane Kolodychuk (Neskonlith Indian Band); Lawrence Michel (Adams Lake Indian Band); Elder Virginia Woolridge (Little Shuswap Indian Band); Elder Molly Tomma (Little Shuswap Indian Band); A great Kukstemc to the Elder’s and Education Staff for supporting our grads this year.

The celebration was a tremendous success with devotion and inspiration that came from the NEC team that organized this special event for the grads, a special thank you to all the staff and volunteers. Also, a big thank you to Dayna Andrew, Banquet Captain and Nadine Meyer, Catering Manager from Quaaout Lodge Resort for all their help. The dinner was delicious and we thank the cooks of Quaaout Lodge Resort. Last but not least a big thank you to our MC Tammy Thomas, and photographer Rock Deneault.

Neskonlith Education Center Box 318, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Phone: (250) 679-2963 Fax: (250) 679-2968 Email: dallapowder@neskonlithband.com

Little Shuswap Indian Band Congratulates Our 2012 Graduating Students:

Salmon Arm Secondary School Jamie ARnouse Christopher McFeeters Dale Tomma

“Our best towards your future endeavors.”

Congratulations to all other grads for this year

Neskonlith Education Center Graduation on June 1, 2012 @ Quaaout Lodge Resort, Little Shuswap Band, Chase, BC Back Row: Jocelyn Thompsett (Education Assistant); Lisa Sorensen (NEC-UCEP TRU); Tammy Thomas (NEC Director of Education); Jacqueline Marcellay (SA Tutor); Donna Jules (ALIB Education Worker); Dakota Deneault (graduate UCEP-TRU); Lori Char (graduate UCEP-TRU); Mark Michel (graduate UCEP-TRU); Cody Bennewith (NEC High School Instructor); Charles Webber (TRU Professor and Faculty of Human Social and Educational Development); Linda Wood (Daycare Assistant); Violet Sauls (Daycare Assistant); Center Row: Dalla Powder (Education Administrative Assistant); Charmayne Jules (NEC Tutor); Rhonda Jules (Drummer); Councillor Clifford Arnouse (ALIB); Councillor Randy Sam (NIB) Chief Felix Arnouse (LSIB); Councillor Brian Finlay (LSIB); Jeannie Mercer (NEC Instructor); Councillor Karen Everard (ALIB); Councillor Arthur Anthony (NIB); Dustin Jules (Drummer); Shane Camille (Drummer); Front Row: Elder Jane Kolodychuk (NIB); Elder Louis Thomas (NIB); Elder Sarah Deneault (NIB); Elder Molly Tomma (LSIB); Elder Norma Manuel (ALIB); Elder Minnie Kenoras (NIB); Elder Lawrence Michel (ALIB); Elder Virginia Woolridge (LSIB); Iris Jules (NIB Education Worker); Graydon Wilson (Drummer); Blaine Sampson (Drummer); Maren Sorensen (Baby Graduate); Santana Tarr (Baby Graduate) with Mom Dorene August, Missing in photo: Rock Deneault

Go Edith !!! Go Kyle !!! on the Rick Hansen Rally

Congratulations to

all of the graduates!

Congratulations MIKIA HARRY I am so proud of you. May the future bring you success and happiness. Love Chasity, Lukas and Johnnie

Canim Lake (Tsq’éscen) Lahal Tournament Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Arbor, $100 entry fee For more information contact Edna Sellars @ (250) 397-2328

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Record Number of Eligible First Nations Grads Celebrate Success at S.D.73 Ceremony Submitted by Rene Spence

On May 24, 2012 over 650 family members, friends, and First Nations and District leaders filled the Thompson Rivers University Grand Hall to recognize the achievement of the 170 eligible First Nations/ Aboriginal graduates in School District No. 73. Over 100 of the graduates attended the Graduation & Awards Ceremony. Accompanied by their Principals, Vice Principals, and First Nations Education Workers, the graduates marched proudly into the Grand Hall with hand drummers singing and drumming for them. Elder Charlotte Manuel gave the opening prayer and good wishes to the grads.

The evening was lead by the student Masters of Ceremonies – Akayshia Larue from South Kamloops Secondary and Kaylie Walsh from Westsyde Secondary. Congratulatory remarks were brought from Tk’emlups Indian Band Chief Shane Gottfriedson, School Board Chair Denise Harper, and First Nations Education Council Chair Nathan Matthew. Words of parental advice were given to the grads from parent Irv David.

Two outstanding students were chosen at this year’s Valedictorians – Jessica Nakatsu from Valleyview Secondary and Leah Combs from So. Kamloops Secondary.

Jessica encouraged the students to “Take Chances, Make Mistakes, and Get Messy” adding “We did it and now it’s finally our time to shine”. Leah encouraged students to “Embrace your heritage, love yourself, and make a difference.”

A special part of the ceremony was the awarding of almost $9,000 in scholarship and bursary awards given to students to help with their post secondary education programs.

First Nations Grad M.C.’s Kaylie Walsh - Westsyde Secondary and Akayshia Larue - SKSS

Chief Shane Gottfriedson bringing congratulations to the grads

Co-Valedictorian Jessica Nakatsu from Valleyview Secondary speaks to the grads while Co-Valedictorian Leah Combs from SKSS waits her turn to speak.

Kye7e Delores Jules gives her grandson Clarence Jules a congratulations kiss after he received the TIB Leadership & Excellence Award.

Right: Westsyde grad Sabre Willard gives his Vice Principal Gord Cumming a bear hug after receiving his certificate Below: Keith Matthew and Charlene Higgins from Yellowhead Mining Inc. present a $1,000 scholarship to Kaylee Gaspard from NorKam Secondary.

Chief Mike LeBourdais presents a $500 STEP Bursary Award to Nicolas Fontaine from NorKam Secondary

MANUEL GATHERING - August 17th to 19th @ Snook’s Ranch, Kamloops Invitation to all K’wseltktns re Louise Thomas (Manuel) Dry Camp available.

FMI call (250) 372-7883

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More than seventy people turned out to A.L. Fortune Secondary in Enderby on April 4th to attend a forum on the Indian Residential Schools legacy and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s interim recommendations.

In a short welcoming address, Chief Wayne Christian spoke of how healing was something the First Nations’ must do for themselves; each in their own time.

The non-Aboriginal community can help by being there to give witness to the truth without ascribing blame.

Mayor Howie Cyr spoke of the City of Enderby is richer as a community for having the Splatsin to commune with and of the desire to work ever more closely in cooperation with the Splatsin Council.

School principal, Abbas El Gazzar, spoke of how the school strives to insure that all cultures are honored and every student feels proud and secure in expressing his or her individual and cultural identity.

Splatsin band councillor and resolution health support worker for the Indian Residential School Survivors’ Society, Daniel Joe spoke from the heart of the generational impact of the residential schools. In particular, he spoke of the legacy of dysfunctional parenting. He related how his own father and mother were unable express love to their children never having received it themselves. “Finally, at the age of twenty-four, I had to tell my mother that I needed to be hugged,” Joe said.

Retired United Church minister, Rev. Dan MacQuarrie spoke of the crimes that had been committed in the residential schools and prodded the audience to inform themselves of what took place.

The last panelist, Jody Leon, led the audience through the interim recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Recommendations which include: funding to sustain mental health and healing centres, the release by government and churches of all relevant documents, the development of culturally appropriate early childhood and parenting programs, the promotion of traditional spiritual, cultural and linguistic heritage, measures to increase public awareness and understanding, and the extension of the Commission’s mandate by one year to insure it is able to complete its task.

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In response to audience questions, the panelist urged the audience to become engaged by pressuring the government to adopt the recommendations, by seeking out and speaking the truth, by being patient while recognizing that years of pain and suffering won’t likely be healed in twenty sessions, and by not being judgemental when witnessing the human manifestation of that suffering.

Forum sponsor and Shuswap Inclusion Project leader, Bernie Desrosiers closed the evening with an invitation to join in the cause and an announcement that one identified initiative for next year will be to honor Aboriginal History Month next June with a number of events designed to increase public awareness.

Four years after PM’s apology, Residential Schools have lasting impact (Serpent River First Nation June 11, 2012) Even four years after the Residential School apology that Prime Minister Harper made on this day in June of 2008, First Nations communities are still reeling from the impacts.

First Nations leaders are not satisfied with outcomes on reconciliation that the Progressive Conservative government has made since the apology. Many of those leaders continue to talk about the multi-dimensional impacts that this policy had imposed on the quality of life in First Nations across the country nearly a hundred years after some of these schools were instituted

by Canada. And many of them are saying that the Harper government missed four years of being able to do much more.

Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini, says that many of his First Nation citizens attended Residential School in Spanish and in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. Some attended as far away as Kenora.

“Whether or not First Nations children were placed locally or far away, the impacts were consistently the same – racial segregation, loss of language and all forms of abuse imposed,” says Day. “Years of traumatic stress and effects of abuse shaped the social fabric of many of our communities.

That often meant re-lived trauma and cycles of horrid abuse and family dysfunction.”

Chief Day has looked at the apology in depth and says that it was a well-crafted but presumptuous apology that could be evaluated and put to the test of a “results-based” overview next year, in a fifth-year study. He encourages other leaders and First Nations advocates to bring forward a discussion on behalf of survivors and their communities.

“We need to look at the apology and ask

the question -- have the effects of this atrocious policy been mitigated, or do we still have work to do?” suggests Day. “If we still see poverty, abuse, apprehension of children, a gap in education outcomes and erosion of language, chances are that Canada still has work to do in further defining and resourcing its reconciliation policy.”

In Stephen Harper’s own words, the 2008 apology: “Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to offer an apology to former students of Indian residential schools.

The treatment of children in Indian residential schools is a sad chapter in our history.

In the 1870s, the federal government, partly in order to meet its obligation to educate aboriginal children, began to play a role in the development and administration of these schools.

Two primary objectives of the residential schools system were to remove and isolate children from the influence of their homes, families, traditions and cultures, and to assimilate them into the dominant culture.

These objectives were based on the assumption aboriginal cultures and spiritual beliefs were inferior and unequal. Indeed, some sought, as it was infamously said, `to kill the Indian in the child.’ Today, we recognize that this policy of assimilation was wrong, has caused great harm, and has no place in our country.

Most schools were operated as `joint ventures’ with Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian or United churches.

The Government of Canada built an educational system in which very young children were often forcibly removed from their homes, often taken far from their communities.

Many were inadequately fed, clothed and housed. All were deprived of the care and nurturing of their parents, grandparents and communities.

First nations, Inuit and Metis languages and cultural practices were prohibited in these schools.

Tragically, some of these children died while attending residential schools and others never returned home.

The government now recognizes that the consequences of the Indian residential schools policy were profoundly negative and that this policy has had a lasting and damaging impact on aboriginal culture, heritage and language.

While some former students have spoken positively about their experiences at residential schools these stories are far overshadowed by tragic accounts of the emotional, physical and sexual abuse and neglect of helpless children and their separation from powerless families and communities.

The legacy of Indian residential schools has contributed to social problems that continue to exist in many communities today.

It has taken extraordinary courage for the thousands of survivors that have come forward to speak publicly about the abuse they suffered.

It is a testament to their resilience as individuals and to the strength of their cultures. Regrettably, many former students are not with us today and died never having received a full apology from the government of Canada.

The government recognizes that the absence of an apology has been an impediment to healing and reconciliation.

Therefore, on behalf of the government of Canada and all Canadians, I stand before you, in this chamber so central to our life as a country, to apologize to aboriginal peoples for Canada’s role in the Indian residential schools system.

To the approximately 80,000 living former students, and all family members and communities, the government of Canada now recognizes that it was wrong to forcibly remove children from their homes and we apologize for having done this.

We now recognize that it was wrong to separate children from rich and vibrant cultures and traditions, that it created a void in many lives and communities, and we apologize for having done this.

We now recognize that, in separating children from their families, we undermined the ability of many to adequately parent their own children and sowed the seeds for generations to follow and we apologize for having done this. next page >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Not only did you suffer these abuses as children, but as you became parents, you were powerless to protect your own children from suffering the same experience, and for this we are sorry.

The burden of this experience has been on your shoulders for far too long. The burden is properly ours as a government, and as a country.

There is no place in Canada for the attitudes that inspired the Indian residential schools system to ever again prevail.

You have been working on recovering from this experience for a long time and in a very real sense, we are now joining you on this journey.

The government of Canada sincerely apologizes and asks the forgiveness of the aboriginal peoples of this country for failing them so profoundly. We are sorry.

In moving towards healing, reconciliation and resolution of the sad legacy of Indian residential schools, implementation of the Indian residential schools settlement agreement began on September 19, 2007.

Years of work by survivors, communities, and aboriginal organizations culminated in an agreement that gives us a new beginning and an opportunity to move forward together in partnership.

A cornerstone of the settlement agreement is the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

This commission presents a unique opportunity to educate all Canadians on the Indian residential schools system.

It will be a positive step in forging a new relationship between aboriginal peoples and other Canadians, a relationship based on the knowledge of our shared history, a respect for each other and a desire to move forward together with a renewed understanding that strong families, strong communities and vibrant cultures and traditions will contribute to a stronger Canada for all of us. - God bless all of you and God bless our land.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper June 11, 2008 For more information contact: Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini Serpent River First Nation Po. Box 14, 195 Village Rd., Cutler, Ontario - P0B 1B0 Phone: 705-844-2418 Fax: 705-844-2757 Email: iday.srfn@ontera.net <mailto:iday. srfn@ontera.net>

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Tk’emlúps Proudly Congratulates Graduates of 2012!

We would like to recognize our Students for their Successful Completion of:

Post Secondary Shiloh Gott Tayler Jensen McDonald Priscilla LaMarche Jeffery McNeil Sunshine Nicholson Lyle Paul Jasmine Seymour Angelina Camille Robin Manual Charles Dumont Farrah Gottfriedson

FNAUTT/Grade 12 FNAUTT/Grade 12 Community Support Worker BSM LLB Centre for Arts Esthetics Electrician Journey Carpentry Carpentry Grade 12

Trades and Training

Jackie Jules

Kelly LaRochelle

MS Word Level 1

Underground Mine Training Program

Jackie Jules

Charles Dumont

Cody Tronson

Forklift Training

Helicopter Pilot Training

Ryan Leonard

Kelsey Jules

Austen Big Sorrel Horse

Kent Jules

Emergency First Aid-industry

Jaimin Casimir

Emergency First Aid-Industry & Forklift Training & WHMIS

Shawn Gottfriedson H2S Alive

Mike Jules WHIMIS

Sandra Niles

Simply Accounting

Howard Jules

Power Engineering

Jaedin Tommy Ken Abraham born April 26, 2012 at 12:10 AM weighing 7 lbs and 2 oz and measuring 54 cm.

Great-Grandchild to Tommy and Laura Archie and Raymond and Cathy Michel from Tsq’escen as well as Albert and Christine Michel and Roland and Connie Abraham of Burns Lake.

Grandson to Leroy Boyce and Darlene Archie, Ken and Theresa Michel, as well as Jesse Archie and Pam Theodore, Virginia Archie, Georgina Boyce, and Ivan Christopher.

Proud Parents Trent and Stephanie Abraham

Happy Birthday my my lovely daughter “Marcy Louise Sellars” on June 21, 2012 she has hit the double digits !!

Love Your Momma

Vinette Manual

First Aid-Industry

Lance Jensen H2S Alive

Zunika Cook Access 1

Kirt Paul

Forklift Training

Kirt Paul

H2S Alive

Darryl Jules

Forklift Training

Doctor of Education Degree University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.

Safety Footwear

Class 7 Driver’s License Class 7 Driver’s license

Debbie Bateman

Standard 1st Aid Certificate, OFA Level1

Duanna Jonston

Canadian Association for Child & Play Therapy, Level 2 certificate

Katy Gottfriedson

BCIT Human Resources Management certificate

Simone Paul

Class 7 Drivers License

Karin Lampreau-Lysgaard Class 7 Drivers License

Montana Gottfriedson Class 7 Drivers License

Barb Jules

Taylor McCaleb

Jackie Jules

Tammy Jensen

BCIT Human Resources Management Certificate

Power Concepts Computer Training Excel 1 & 2

Charlotte (Chunk) Jensen

Naomi Jules

Lateral Violence Facilitator Training

Power Concepts Computer Training Excel 1 & 2

Gordon Jules

Zunika Cook

WCB Certified Work Gear & Traffic Control Training

Power Concepts Computer Training excel 1 & 2

Tim Jensen

June Jules

Underground Mine Training Program

Basic Security Training

Daniel (Boomer) Gottfriedson

Wacey Gottfriedson

BCIT Human Resources Management Certificate

Class 7 Drivers License

Safety footwear

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Dr. Kathryn Michel

Emergency First Aid & Forklift Training

Underground Mine Training Program

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Adams Lake Band Congratulates

Janet Tronson Devon Swain Austen Big Sorrel Horse Blake DeWalt Mikayla Manuel Evan Casimir Elizabeth Gottfriedson Montana Gottfriedson Leland Joe-Camille Shayle LaRue Tyler Swanson Brendan Gottfriedson Cole Jules-Archanchan Reese LaRue Clarence Jules III Kelsey Jules Samara Porter

Denise Fromme

Customer Service Training

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Full-time 7 month program starting August 7, 2012 to March 31, 2013 and is provincially recognized within BC Health Care Assistant Registry.

The HCA program is comprised of three components: classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical experience.

Entrance Requirements: • • •

Grade 10 graduation or equivalent, including English 10 & Math 10 Emergency First Aid (Red Cross or St. John Ambulance Cert.)

Proof of negative TB skin test, in case of positive TB skin test, a negative TB chest x-ray report is required • Updated immunizations- (measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B) and current influenza vaccinations.

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Skeetchestn Community School co-hosted the 1st Annual Lahal Tournament Submitted by Holly Deneault

Skeetchestn Community School cohosted the 1st Annual Lahal Tournament at Skeetchestn Community School on April 27, 2012 in conjunction with the Kamloops Rural Detachment. Constable Darwin Robbins provided trophies and participation certificates and organized all schools into teams. All together six schools attended: Skeetchestn Community School, Savona Elementary School, Haldane Elementary School, Cache Creek Elementary School, Chief Atahm School and Skelep School of Excellence.

In attendance were 250 students, adults, elders and many volunteers whom helped make the Lahal Tournament run smoothly and efficiently.

1st place-Haldane Elementary School 2nd place-Skeetchestn Community School 3rd-Chief Atahm School What a wonderful day, students and adults getting acquainted from different communities, we all had so much fun and hope to see you at the 2nd Annual Lahal Tournament.

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Skeetchestn Indian Band Congratulates the Grads of 2012

Now Accepting Enrollment for the 2012/2013 School Year!

Skeetchestn Community School is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 School, which meets provincial standards in education and provides students with a holistic approach to learning and a caring learning environment.

What Makes Us Unique…

You are invited to our “Open House”!

Come out and see what we are all about  Full Day Kindergarten Program

 Primary students use the Read Well Reading & Writing Program Where: Skeetchestn Community  Intermediate students use the SRA Reading Program & Write Traits School.

275 Deadman‐Vidette Rd. When: June 5/2012  Saxon Math Grades K‐7 Time: 5:30‐7:00  Breakfast, snack and lunch program ~REGISTATION JUNE AND LATE AUGUST~  Homework support  Strong language and culture program (language class daily, drum group, Lahal games etc.)  Small Class sizes and additional support staff available to better meet the needs of students  Bus transportation

 Speech and Language Intervention daily  School counselor available  Strong sense of family  Circle of Courage Values (belonging, mastery, independence & generosity)  High School students write provincial exams on‐site at the school  Grade 12 students graduate with the Provincial Dogwood Certificate

Highschool Graduates Dustin Jules, Dallas Eaglespeaker, Mathew Manual, Christopher Humphrey, Katrina Hart, Jeremy Simon Linville, Gabe Jules, Daphne Peterson Post Secondary Grads: Chyrel Hewitt, Women in Trades Program, TRU

Skeetchestn Indian Band Chief, Council, Family, Friends & Community Members

Congratulations all Grads of 2012 from the Staff and Board Members of the

Secwepemc Cultural Education Society

If you are interested in becoming a part of our school family, please call the school at (250)373‐ 2420 or (250)373‐2421 to discuss how we can best meet the needs of your children.

"The Adams Lake Indian Band congratulates the Graduates of 2012: Jarret Arnouse, Brent Oscar, Torri Kenoras, Daylen Williams, Sabre Willard, Katelynn Kenoras, and Kelsey Sampson!

** All Academic Programs Meet Provincial Standards**

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Diabetes and Schizophrenia – Tips for Prevention and Management This is the forty second article in a series of articles discussing type 2 diabetes.

With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and its related complications.

I would like to take the time to discuss the connection between these two seemingly unrelated conditions in order to increase support and improve the quality of life for those living with these potentially difficult to manage illnesses. Schizophrenia is a disorder in which the activity of certain areas of the mind are overactive resulting in hallucinations and delusions, while other areas are under-active resulting in paranoia and withdrawal. It affects ~1% of the Canadian population. The exact cause is unknown

however genetic and environmental factors seem to play a part. It usually develops during adolescents or young adulthood and may be triggered by a stressful situation, such as going away to college or relationship/financial issues. People afflicted with this condition have varying levels of functioning depending on the severity of the disease and their response to treatment.

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is estimated to be at least 3 times higher in people with schizophrenia than the general population. This is attributed to two major factors.

First, as people affected with this condition may have a hard time functioning in society, they tend to make food choices which are the most convenient which are usually high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fat. Additionally, due to paranoia or withdrawal, they may lead a more sedentary lifestyle. Second, the medications used to treat schizophrenia can greatly increase

”Aboriginal Pathways to Health Careers” From September 2012 to August 2013, Thompson Rivers University offers a 3 semester program that provides students with courses and skills to enter and succeed in a health career degree or diploma program. This 3 semester program offers small classes, tutor support and financial allowance for books and supplies.

To enter the program: • Students require Math 0400 (Grade 10) and English 0500 (Grade 11) with a B grade at least within the past 2 years, or they require an equivalent Accuplacer assessment.

• All students require a recent TRU Accuplacer assessment at a Math 0500 and English 0600 level To apply: Call the program coordinator Vicki Holmes 1-250-371-5537 or e-mail vholmes@tru.ca

Congratulations to Shane Camille and Rhonda (Jules) Camille on their wedding May 20, 2012 from the Adams Lake Indian Band and all your family and friends

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Secwepemc NEWS

JUNE 2012 In Loving Memory

Isaac James (Jimmy Joseph) Arnouse November 26, 1933–June 9, 2012 AGE: 78 The unveiling of the naming of a building in Memory of Antoine Archie Sr.

Memorial Pow Wow held in Honour of Antoine Archie “Remember who we are here for” Antoine Archie Sr. was a very well respected man. He was chief of Tsq’escen (Canim Lake) for ten years. Antoine joined the Nenqayni team approximately nine years ago when he took on a position as Program Manager in the Family Program.

Antoine then moved into the position of Executive Director and held the position for eight years. During his time as Executive Director, Antoine also became the new chairperson for the national Youth Solvent Addiction Committee (YSAC).

Antoine showed great leadership, always made himself available to his staff and was a very kind and gentle man. When times got a little rough, Antoine would always say “Remember who we are here for”. He always knew what to say to make the rough times seem small. Antoine put his heart and soul into having a new school/daycare built for the Family Alcohol and Drug Program which he completed.

Antoine took ill and was on dialysis for over a year but soon left Nenqayni to

be closer to home with family and friends.

Antoine made sure that the person taking his place would follow in his footsteps.

Willie Alphonse Jr. replaced Antoine as Executive Director. Antoine stopped by to visit as often as he could and Christmas 2010 was the last time the staff at Nenqayni saw him. Antoine passed away January 13th, 2011.

On May 5th, 2012 Nenqayni hosted a memorial Pow-wow to honour Antoine and dedicate the new daycare/school building in his name. A sign was placed on the side of the building saying “Antoine Archie Learning Centre”. Many attended the unveiling of the sign, with dignitaries and guest speakers from many of the bands in the area. One of Antoine’s goals was to preserve the unity between the 3 Nations that own the Nenqayni Wellness Centre. The presence of those attending the ceremony was evidence of that success.

Antoine’s family attended the event and appreciated the show of respect for him.

Antoine Archie Sr. will be missed by us all.

With his loving family and friends by his side, Jimmy Arnouse passed away at the Royal Inland Hospital on Saturday June 9, 2012.

Jimmy was an only child. He was born at home in Squilax, BC. His Parents Mary and Bill Arnouse raised him along with other foster children.

He attended Carlin school in Tappen, B.C. Jimmy grew up learning the Shuswap Culture. He was also fluent in the Shuswap Language.

Jimmy was an avid sportsman in mens hardball. He played hardball for the Chase Chiefs with the Barney boys.

Later on he went on to coach his sons with the Chase Thunder, he travelled throughout B.C. and the United States to play or coach ball.

Jimmy worked at the Adams Lake Lumber Mill for 45 years as a Barker Operator. After he retired, he went to work with many Archeology Consulting Companies on impact assessments in the Shuswap Territory.

He loved hunting and fishing in the Kootnenay and Shuswap Territory.

He enjoyed pitch basket making and spear fishing with his father and sons.

His favorite fishing places include Momich, Tum Tum, Harbour Lakes and up the Plateau.

Jimmy was always busy and ready to help anyone who asked. He was easy going, a good listener and had a great sense of humor. He loved watching wrestling, the Blue Jays and the Canucks. He always recorded his thoughts and kept many journals of various aspects of life.

The family would like to extend a sincere Thank You to the Doctors and Nurses at the Salmon Arm General Hospital and the Royal Inland Hospital.

In Loving Memory

David Anthony Vincent Wycotte March 13, 2007-June 19, 2007 To Michelle Wycotte I dedicate this poem to you: I am sure this is what David would like to do.

IF ROSES GROW IN HEAVEN. If roses grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for me.

Place them in my Mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there is an ache within my heart That will never go away.

Because I see that you still miss me “Unknown Author” Love from your Mom, “Dolly” Letting Go God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, He closed his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me”.

In tears we saw you sinking.

We watched you fade away.

Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping So peacefully free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer so again.

So keep your arms around him Lord, and give him special care.

Make up for all he suffered And all that seemed unfair.

“Author Unknown” Kye7e, Dolly Wycotte Xpe7e, Chris Wycotte Mother, Michelle Wycotte Sisters: Larae and Kayla Wycotte and Kora William

Secwepemc NEWS

PELLTSPÁNTSK 2012

RIVERLAND INNS & SUITES

Happy 9th Birthday to my beautiful daughter Timara Lynn Jensen. We are so proud of our lil ringette, fastball and fancy dancer! Love your Mommy, Daddy and Family xoxo

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Happy Birthday to a very Beautiful lady Barb Evans on June 11th from all her family and friends, may you have your dreams fufilled love from all of us that love you dearly..

Congratulations to Katelynn Kenoras for graduating from Salmon Arm Senior secondary We love you...Granny, Dad, Aunty Lynn, Uncle Craig, Aunty Lissa, Uncle Jamie, Breyanna, Karina and all your cousins Happy Belated Birthday to Katharine Rose Elkins Archie, five years old on May 2nd Happy Belated Birthday to Sarah Cameron Archie, seven years old on June 4th Happy Birthday to Cordell Thomas Elkins Archie, seven years old on June 26.

Love Hamish, Alberta and Marty.

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Happy 70th Birthday “Dave Belleau on June 29th. May the Creator bless you and keep you safe. Enjoy your Day !!

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Esk’etemc Elder Catherine Receives Achievement Award

Xatśūll First Nation/Soda Creek Band

is proud to Congratulate all our Grads and students of 2012 GRADE 12 Stephanie Phillips – Columneetza Malcolm Sellars – Columneetza Kristen Sellars – Four Directions, Kamloops Post Secondary Abby Duncan – Applied Business Technology, University of the Fraser Valley Debbie Phillips – Bachelors in Business Administration, Vancouver Island University Shawna Sellars – Applied Business Technology, Thompson Rivers University

We wish all our students ongoing success as they further their education and enter their careers of choice!

Kukwstsetsemc

WHISPERING PINES SPORTS & RECREATION CENTRE

Submitted by Chief Fred Robbins

If children are our future, then we are in good hands with Catherine Belleau’s dedication,” says Esk’etemc Chief Fred Robbins. Cathy is a respected First Nations elder, who has enriched the lives of three generations of Esket and surrounding communities. Thirty-five years ago, Cathy began her work with the daycare centre, serving the community’s infants, toddlers and youth with gentle, loving care.

She has been instrumental in keeping the Day Care Centre open in some of the most challenging times. She has mentored the child care workers who have followed in her footsteps. When asked how long she will continue, she replies, “As long as I feel young, I’ll keep going.”

At the age of 60, Cathy went back to school for Infant/Toddler Certification, and passed with A’s throughout the program.

She went to school in Kamloops, then returned to Williams Lake for the last 6 months. Our respected Elder received the “BC Achievement Award” in May 2012, which was presented by Honourable Steven Point in Victoria, BC.

Today, at the age of 76 she continues to work with the Esk’etemc Headstart/Daycare. Cathy is well-respected and known throughout the territory for her dedication and contributions to First Nation Childrens’ Success.

I once asked her why she has been able to do this work for such long a period; Cathy’s reply was,“All children deserve respect, love and recognition, as long as I can give it I will.” Over the years, she made a small store at her home, filling it with chips, pop, ice cream, pizza pops, homemade cookies/cakes, etc. All the funds go to the less fortunate children who can’t afford to play in organized sports, as well as assisting parents with food costs.

Today, she donates her time to ensure the children and parents of the Esk’etemc Headstart/Daycare get a field trip and she is still instrumental in fundraising efforts.

She lives a traditional lifestyle and gives what she can, because she knows the need is there. She even welcomes complete strangers into her home, giving them full stomachs and food for the road ahead.

Her experiences have taught her to never leave anyone behind, children are her life. She was a sun dancer for 4 years, and continues supporting and teaching the ways. Cathy is a Secwepemc speaker and keeps the language strong; she gladly offers language translations and support when called upon.

With her gentle, kind soul, she can be seen and recognize walking and running. She participates in most events and can usually be seen with the children, having fun. Where there are children enjoying themselves, Cathy is there as a participant or cheerleader.

OPEN RODEO Co sanctioned with WIREA

JULY 14 & 15, 2012 Daily performances OF: Jayson Charters the Get Down Rodeo Clown Drill Team

*Concession / 50—50 / Beverage Garden / Camping* ——————————————————————Performances 1:00 pm each day Tickets at Gate: $10.00 (everyone pays excluding Contestants) 12 under free

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$750 added for Major Events

Buckles Added: Tie Down Roping/ Steer Wrestling/Team Roping

Entry+Fees: $75.00 -per entry ( CASH ONLY)

Bareback / Saddlebronc / Bullriding / Tie-down roping /Steer Wrestling / Team roping 3x / Ladies barrel racing / Breakaway Roping (ladies only).

$350 added for Junior Events Buckles Added: Junior Steer Riding

Entry+Fees: $35.00 -per entry ( CASH ONLY) Jr. Steer riding/Jr. Barrel Racing

$100 added for PeeWee Barrels Entry+Fees: $10.00 -per entry ( CASH ONLY)

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Secwepemc NEWS Supervisory Responsibilities The Health Director will be responsible for the supervision of other health staff • •

Job Posting: Health Director Scope: • To work collaboratively with community members, community leaders, and members of the health staff • To help determine major health program needs with the input of health staff • To ensure implementation of these programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevention services.

• To provide leadership in the community regarding health services Essential functions and responsibilities: • Decide on staffing needs for the Bonaparte Health Centre, prepare job postings, advertise job positions, participate in the interview process with a selection committee, select employee, and hire.

• Supervise day-to-day operation of the Health Centre and health programs • Provide funding agencies with all accounts, records and supporting documents (reports) related to the agreements as required • Provide FNIHB with Health Transfer evaluations and provide FNIHB in Ottawa a complete 5 year Evaluation and new Health Plan at the end of that agreement • Work with other band departments to maintain all fixed assets including the building as agreed to under the capital requirements of FNIHB • Attend meetings and other events required under these agreements • Facilitate staff in planning and conducting meetings and workshops aimed at promoting health and preventing injury in the community • Facilitate and assist health staff in the delivery of: * wellness programs * communicable disease programs (causes and how to prevent them) * as well as other programs determined by collaboration between community members, health staff and the health director • Promote a team approach within the health department to determine necessary programs in fulfilling goals and objectives of the band and funding agencies • Maintain confidentiality • Acquire and maintain a full understanding of the Bonaparte Indian Band’s bylaws, policies, procedures, ongoing programs, and relationships with related agencies • Ensure annual safety inspections are completed on the Health Centre • Follow-up on any facility repairs recommended in safety inspections • Model a healthy lifestyle • Utilize existing experience to develop efficient staff • Foster cross-cultural understanding when working with health care personnel • Collect statistical data and ensure funding agencies receive these reports • Identify and implement continuing education to meet ongoing professional needs of the health staff • Work with heath research agencies and compile data as needed • Sit on boards of Health related agencies

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Monitor health staff performance Provide support to Health Centre personnel in the delivery of programs Perform and enforce required verbal and written disciplinary measures involving health staff as per the community health plan and human resource policy for Bonaparte Band Maintain the Health Centre budget working in collaboration with Bonaparte Indian Band Finance Department.

Communicate regularly with funding bodies including but not limited to Health Canada, Indian Affairs and Interm First Nations Health Authority Seek out funding sources and develop and submit required proposals

Education and Experience • Undergraduate degree in Health Related Field • Previous experience in an administrative role within a First Nations organization Must have: • • • • • • • • • •

Knowledge of common health concerns and chronic illness Experience in managing health programs, understanding funding structures and reporting requirements Effective communication skills both written and verbal as well as excellent interpersonal skills Effective management skills including the ability to deal with conflict resolution and problem solve Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work within strict timelines Must be familiar with the goals and objectives of the FNHIB/Health Policies and Health Board Ability to prioritize responsibilities Willingness to participate in relevant training opportunities to gain new and build on existing management skills Knowledge of the Secwepemc culture and language an asset Physically able to carry out the duties of the job position

Other requirements: Current valid BC driver’s license Level One First Aid Certificate or willing to take the training Salary: Negotiable upon hiring Employment start date: July 3, 2012 **Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Current criminal record check is required upon job offer and hiring.

How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to:

By Mail: Attn: Eddie Celesta, Administrator Bonaparte Indian Band

Box 669

Cache Creek

V0K 1H0 By email: bib.admin@bonaparteindianband.com ***THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE NO LATER THAN 4PM ON JUNE 22/2012.

JUNE 2012

KAMLOOPS, BC

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• Walking distance to Aberdeen Mall & Cineplex • 2 Min walk to On The Rocks Pub & Grill • 5 Min drive to Downtown • 3 Min drive to Thompson Rivers University, Tournament Capital Centre & Canada Games Pool

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Congratulations to All ‘2012 Graduates’

“Go confidently in the direction of your drems. Live the life you have imagined.”

From The Board and Staff of Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations

CFDC of Central Interior First Nations Jackie Bandura Jordan George Dale Tomma

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