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PESLLWÉLSTEN OCTOBER 2011

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

NEWS

After 32 Years of Dedication and Her Love for the Job - Aggie Retires Agnes John, also known as “Aggie”, is the daughter of David & Cathryn John of Adams Lake Indian Band and single mother of Dylan John. Agnes was raised in the Foster homes, some off-reserve and ones of First Nations families; Evelyn Camille was her last placement.

Being in-care, Agnes learned about work ethics, and that’s what led her into working at the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) for 32 years. Her career began when she was in high school; she participated in a training program that placed her in the hospital kitchen.

Aggie was employed at RIH, 26 years in the kitchen, serving the patients and staff while interacting. The other six years were spent in portering, which is transporting patients to their next location (x-rays, etc).

She has mastered communication skills, simply because she enjoyed the interactions with the patients and staff. There were many people who attended her “Retirement Celebration” at RIH; All people will miss her dearly.

Aggie now resides on her family plot in Adams Lake Band Reserve. Now that she has retired, she has plans to do her artwork, basket-making, and travel.

“Being employed in a non-Aboriginal environment, I am proud of being First Nations and my culture. I am also so grateful for the work ethics I’ve learned.”

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 • SK’ATSIN

NESKONLITH • SIMPCW

NORTH THOMPSON • TSK’WÉYLECW PAVILION • KENPÉSQ’T SHUSWAP

Aggie started making Pine Needle Baskets in 1993, with the encouragement from Elder/Foster-parent Cathryn Kenoras. She has continued to learn and that is how she created her home-based business.

When asked what her plans were for retirement, Aggie said “Put my wings on and fly - Go have tea with the Queen of London!”

Agnes would like to Thank all the staff and patients at RIH for the 32 years of love, kindness and support. She looks forward to seeing people in a new environment (and not in the hospital) with their health intact.

Back L to R: Jenna John, Rayna John Front L to R: Bertha Raynes, Gloria Celesta, Agnes John

Reminder: Next Edition will be dedicated to the “Veterans Then and Now”

• SKÍTSESTN SKEETCHESTN • XATS’ÚLL SODA CREEK • SPLATSÍN

SPALLUMCHEEN • T’ÉXELC

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

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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 Priscilla Porter Edith Fortier Rose Miller Verna Calhoun Kelly Connor Debra Stewart Marcella Fenton Martha Manuel Shirley Robbins Maryann Yarama

Secwepemctsín Wel me7 yews “Preserving Our

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

Language”

Congratulations to our Cowboys and Cowgirls that are travelling to Farmington, New Mexico for the Finals. Drive Safe, and Good Luck

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 Dream Catchers Shuswap 3rd Annual Aboriginal Youth Conference on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 12:00pm - October 2 at 3:00 pm contact ALIB Education Dept. at 250-679-8841 or email Diane Anthony at danthony@alib.ca for Complete Registration Package.

ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING 17 bands will be held at the Neskonlith Band Hall on October 8, 2011 starting at 9:00 am and going all day. Bring donations for loonie auction. For more information call the Neskonlith Band @ 250-679-3295 Restorative Justice Week is November 13th – 20th, 2011. The National Restorative Justice Symposium (N.R.J.S.) is an annual event supported by Correctional Services Canada in partnership with other federal and provincial departments and community stakeholders.

This year, the Secwepemc Community Justice Program, administered by the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band, is hosting the event in Kamloops, BC at the Kamloops Convention Centre from November 13th – 15th, 2011.

The theme of this year’s event is “Re-visioning Justice” which calls us to envision how restorative practices could be applied and implemented within a broader social justice context.

For more information about the symposium, please visit our website at www.nationalrjsymposium2011.com or contact revisionrj@gmail.com Please forward information to others that may be interested. If you have any questions, please contact either Edith Fortier at 250-571-1021 or Cpl. Jim Cooley at 250-314-1800.

FUNDRAISER for Melissa Porter Melissa Porter is going to the INTERNATIONAL INDIAN FINALS IN MEXICO to compete She is having a Indian Taco Fundraiser and there will be DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLE TICKETS and more.

The event will take place at the Bonaparte Hall at 6:00 pm on October 12 2011 For more information call Priscilla Porter @ 250457-7696 Memorial for Ken Dennis & Robert (Bebop) Dennis October 22, 2011 at the Adams Lake Gymnasium, Adams Lake, in Chase, BC. Hosted by families of the late Ken Dennis and Robert (BeBop) Dennis.

Bring drums, there may be people coming from long ways so the Gym will be open all day, Donations are more than welcome.

Contact Hayley M, leave message at Kelmuc Circle of Friendship Centre in Chase, BC @ 250-679 4443 or email: hayleym@live.com.

The “Working Together Society” and pow wow committee would like to thank the Neskonlith Band and the Skasheen Pow Wow for their support.

Nicola Valley Ball Hockey League: 4 on 4, age category: 16+, 11 players per team, $20 per player(funds go towards team tshirts) Location: Coldwater Band School Wednesday and Friday eves 7-9pm starting Oct. 19/11 FMI: contact Morgan Christopher 250-378-7282 cell or FB...

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Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band is having a General Band Meeting on October 15, 2011 at the Hoodoos Restaurant in Sunrivers at 11:30 am. If you require further information please contact Viola LeBourdais at 250-579-5772 Thanksgiving Traditional Pow wow in Mt. Currie October 7 to 9th, 2011 The Traditional Pow wow will be held at the Xit’olacw Community School this year.

Due to another Cultural gathering on Friday night held in Lil’wat, the Pow Wow will begin on Saturday, October 8th with two grand enteries; one at 1 PM and one at 7 PM. On Sunday, October 9th, there will be two grand enteries; one at 1 PM and one at 7 PM. We will be having a Jr & Sr Princess pageant that is open to all St’a’t’imc Nation members. For more info, please see the FB 2011 Thanksgiving Pow Wow event page.

Vendors can contact Andrea Jones at 250-4405666 or the fb event page or her fb page to register their booth.

The Thanksgiving Pow wow comittee is not responsible for lost or stolen items. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Kukstumkacw Aboriginal Youth Leadership Workshop October 5, 2011 Time: 17:00 - 22:00 Location: Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC CANADIAN FORCES BOLD EAGLE & “DARE to DREAM” These sessions are FREE for ALL Aboriginal (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) Youth aged 15-30 (Bus passes, dinner, drinks, and snacks will be provided) For more information call ATEC at: (250) 554-4556 To register: all participants must complete and submit a Registration Form and Media Release Form Fax to (250)554-4573 Workshop Facilitators: (5:00-5:30) Major Nolan Kemp, Bold Eagle Coordinator with the Canadian Forces (5:30-10:00) Julie C. Antoine and Rosalie Zabatel from Bonaparte Band, Cache Creek WORKSHOPS WILL FOCUS ON: CONFIDENCE - DISCIPLINE TEAM WORK - GOAL SETTING DECISION MAKING - “TOOLS” for SUCCESS PERSONAL BALANCE Students are asked to bring ONE item for the new ASK Wellness Homeless Persons Showers(ie.) a new unopened bar of soap, or a small “hotel” shampoo & conditioner, or “gently used” towel, or a small toothbrush/toothpaste COME ONE - COME ALL !!!!

70th Birthday Celebration for Rose Miller When: October 8, 2011 Where: Chu Chua Hall Doors Open: 12:00 (refreshments will be available) Feast: 5:00 pm Everyone is welcome! Looking for Ballplayers from 1960 & 1970 era to attend as well. BRING YOUR PICTURES !!

Please feel free to bring your musical instruments for music jam and sing along Door Prizes * Chinese Auction CASH DONATIONS IN PLACE OF GIFTS, for her trip to Nashville.

For more information call Rose Miller @ 250-672-0087

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– “abandoning month” M-yews re spíxems ell re sk̓écems cú7tsem, ell m-yews re sk̓épems.

M-yews re stscentés re c7ístkten̓s ell re ctsípwen̓tens.

They hunted and dried more meat and then tanned the hides. Then they fixed up their winter homes and their cache pits.

Mélemst̕ye ell Téllpe7 Wolf and Crane

Q̕menwén̓s re mélemst̕ye re qweq̓úll, m‑7ép̓xwes.

A wolf had swallowed a bone which stuck in his throat.

M‑t̕7émes swéti7 k te tskellcítmes.

He looked for somebody to take it out for him.

T7éyens re téllpe7, mtsúnses: He met Crane and said: “Me7 éyentsen e tskellcíctsemcwes te ns7e7p̓xw.”

“I’ll pay you if you take out this thing that is choking me”.

M‑clerqínmes re téIlpe7 t̕eklle‑sq̓méltens re mélemst̕ye, mtskellcítmes te qweq̓úll.

Crane tucked his head into Wolf’s throat and took out the bone.

M‑tsúntmes te téllpe7: “Pyin é7yentsme!”

Crane said to him: “Now pay me!”

Tsúntem te mélemst̕ye: Wolf said: “Lé7ske ke7 p̓úsmen ey te 7swemec, ta7 kem skwek̓we7épqentsen, “You should be glad that you are still alive and that I haven’t bitten off your head.

Tceyí7 re m‑s7éyentsen!”

I’ve paid you enough!”

Learn your language - take lessons, speak to an elder, find a mentor, just do it!

P r o j e cTs under development in the sces Language Department Nintendo DsI the Language Department is programming 20 consoles with Secwepemctsin, Secwepemc Songs, flashcards and quizes. These will be shared with Secwepemc Day Cares, Nurseries and Primary grades.

First Voices SCES is adding over 1000 phrases and 2,000 words to the FirstVoices website archive and developing an Iphone, Ipad app for portable language learning.

Language Authority The Secwepemc Language Authority will continue their work translating, recording, editing and proofing resources, and offering certification for Language Teachers.

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L a n g u a g e Te a c h e r s i n t h e S e c w e p e m c ú l e c w a r e g e n u i n e l y a p p r e c i a t e d Submitted by: Shirley Robbins & Spi7úy te Sqwuqwultis Language/Culture Society

On behalf of the Spi7úy Squqlút.s Language/Culture Society, Stkwem7í7ple7 re Secwépemc and the Secwépemc Cultural Education Society, we would like to thank, congratulate and show our appreciation for all Secwépemc Language Teachers in Secwepemcúlecw. Thank you for your years of dedication, passion and belief in teaching Secwepemctsín. We thank you for keeping the language alive and for being of service to students, elders, communities, the School Districts and all our communities.

Here are the much appreciated Language teachers, past and present: (those marked (D) are deceased)

Stswécemc/Xgáttemc: (Canoe/Dog Creek) Edward Billy (Stobie), Delores Boston, Mary Boston, Edie Bowe, Clara Camille, Nancy Camille, Lillie Harry (D), Lillian Harry, Theresa Jack, Helena Kelelest, Darlene Louie, Mary Palmantier (D), Tracey Ned, and Jeannie Sargent.

Tsqéscen: (Canim Lake) Antoinette Archie, Elsie Archie, Lucy Archie (D), Irene Charley, May Dixon (D), Ella Gilbert, Elizabeth Pete, and George Pete.

Eskét: (Alkali Lake Band) Betty Belanger, Andy Chelsea, Barb Chelsea, Ivy Chelsea, Phyllis Chelsea, Bridgit Dan, Cecilia DeRose, Floyd Dick, Lori George, Margaret Gilbert, Cecile Harry, Celina Harry, Celestine Johnson (D), David Johnson (D), Irvine Johnson, Julianna Johnson, Sharon E. Paul, and Shirley Robbins.

Téxelc: (Williams Lake Band) Victorine Alphonse, Willie Alphonse Sr., Geraldine Bob, Amy Sandy, and Jean Williams.

Xats’úll/Cmétem: (Soda Creek) Minnie Phillips.

Cstálen: (Adams Lake Band) Jessica Arnouse, Catherine Billy, Cory Sampson, Flora Sampson, Roxanne Sampson, Janice R. Billy; Chief Atahm School: Lily Antoine, Lorraine Arnouse, Anne Michel, Joe Michel (D), Lawrence Michel, Lucy William, Toby Pena, Janice E. Billy, Stacey Michel, Tammy LeBourdais, Kathy Michel, Gary Gottfriedson, Clara Charlie (D), and Les Williams (D).

Qw7ewt: (Little Shuswap Band) Elizabeth Arnouse.

Skemtsín: (Neskonlith Indian Band) Karen August and Jackie Jones.

Simpcw: Nancy (Jules)Bonneau, Mona Jules, Ida Matthews, and Therese Ritchie Skítsestn: Geraldine Dodson, John Ben Jules, Louella Jules, Christine Simon, and Florence Simon, Lizzie Ignace.

Splatsín: (Spallucheen Indian Band) Julianna Alexander, Donna Antoine, Lena Bell, Annie Cook, Marie David, Emmeline Felix, Marion Lee, Lena Paul, Violet Maxine, Florence Nicholas, Celestine Sears, and Cindy Williams (D).

Stuxtéws: (Bonaparte Indian Band) Marie Antoine, Percy Casper, Janet Pierro, John Pierro, Diane Sandy, and Lorraine Billy (D).

Tk’emlúps: (Kamloops Indian Band) Evelyn Camille, Garry Gottfriedson, Ted Gottfriedson, Vivian Jules, Etwen LaRue, and Kathy Manuel.

Stilqw/Pelltiqt: (Whispering Pines/Clinton) Tammy LeBourdais Kenpésqt ell Cstálen: Jackie Joseph If we missed anyone, we truly apologize. We would like to thank the following people for their displays at the Language Fair during the Secwépemc Gathering in Eskét: Elizabeth Pete (Tsqéscen): displayed medicinal plants. Tsqéscen hosted the first Language Fair in 2010, which was a huge success. They believe in working together with youth, adults and elders.

John Johnson (Eskét): displayed deer/ moose hides. John is self-taught; skinning, soaking & stretching, and tanning the hides.

Wes Dick (Eskét): displayed art work.

Wes attended a Penticton Art School; he is an artist by trade doing portraits, sculptures, painting and sketching.

Amy Sandy (Téxelc): informational display for the Stsmémelt Project. Amy provides community-based child and family service informational sessions. The Stsmémelt Project provides information on community healing, capacity & resources, jurisdiction, communication, language & culture, collaboration & protocol to move into implementation.

Wilma Dick (Eskét): Self-employed and sells products from Amway.

Phyllis & Andy Chelsea (Eskét): displayed the Johnson family tree & genealogy. It was a good opportunity for everyone to check out their family connections and communities.

Spi7úy Sqwuqwultis Language/Culture Society (5 Communities): Loonie Auction and Potluck Luncheons. Their fundrais-

ing covered the expenses of the Elders Committee for travelling between the five communities. We appreciate the support that we’ve received from the Northern Secwépemc Tribal Council (NSTC) and communities involved. At the last AGM, there was discussion to continue mentoring students, certifying language teachers, enhancing a working relationship with School District #27. We will continue developing short and long-term goals in revitalizing our language and culture, identifying & recruiting potential teachers and speakers, and creating & staffing our own Secwépemc Training/Learning Institute.

We would like to comment and thank our leaders who attended the Secwépemc Gathering. This shows the support and belief they have in their people and communities.

Keep up the good work.

In Memory Joe Porter

Oct. 26, 1924 - August 20, 2011

Joe Porter passed away in Seattle, Washington on August 20,2011. He was born in Clinton, BC on October 27, 1924. He attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School from 1929 - 1935. Joe was predeceased by his Mother, Cecelia Riley, his Brother John, his Sister Marlene Campbell from Clinton, his sister Lena Loya from Seattle, Washington, and Daughter Dianne Boffa of Clinton.

He is survived by his Wife Marie, his Sons Joey Porter and Jason Porter of Seattle, his Brother Lloyd Campbell (Betty) of Westbank, his Nephews Bob Pasco (Dianne) of Ashcroft, Frank (Smokey) Cayenne of Seattle, Niece Margie Matusheskie of Chilliwack and his Cousins the Fletchers from Clinton and Kamloops. No service by request.

Bullying Hitting the Headlines of Canada Recently stories of youth suicides due to bullying, or “bullycide” have been flooding the headlines in Canadian media. It’s a sad reality for Bullying Canada Executive Directors Katie Neu, of Kitchener, Ontario and Rob Frenette of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Katie Neu says the phone calls are something you never get used to.

“It’s heartbreaking to see the stories about young lives being taken from us due to bullying. It’s even more heartbreaking that there are even more stories like those you’ve heard and seen that never make the headlines” says Neu Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Canadian youth and each month in Canadian high schools, there are a reported 282,000 bullying incidents.

BullyingCanada, a registered charity, is the first of it’s kind in Canadian history and offers help, support and information to everyone through their website, one on one chat and toll free number. Since it’s launch in 2006, Neu (then 14) and Frenette (then 17) have been working tirelessly to put an end to bullying in Canadian schools.

BullyingCanada also offers a Youth Voices Speakers program to educate students and the community at large about bullying, the effects it can have on those involved and how to take a proactive approach in ending bullying.

Suicide is a sad reality for countless youth each year who face bullying.

“Something can be done to prevent these kinds of stories.

It is important to recognize the signs of bullying and to make sure the proper steps are taken to ensure the situation is resolved effectively” says Rob Frenette.

“We know what it’s like to be bullied and how horrible you can feel about yourself. Our goal is to make sure no one else ever has to go through what we did.”

Neu and Frenette agree that the effects of bullying can have lasting effects on everyone affected.

To learn more about how to recognize the signs of bullying and to prevent suicides, or to learn more about getting the Youth Voices Speakers program into your school or community group / business, contact BullyingCanada today. Visit online at www.BullyingCanada.ca, or by phone 1-877-352-4497.

“ Stop Bullying Tell Someone”

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Chief and a Champion 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

Right: Michael LeBourdais and his horse Mooshoo

Kukpi7 Michael LeBourdais, son of Duke and Charlotte (Dolly) LeBourdais of the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.

Native Heritage: Secwepemc (Shuswap) Michael and his partner Mooshoo have worked hard this year to qualify to compete in the Finals at Farmington, New Mexico.

This is his second time going to the finals, first time was by invitation, this year he is the Champion. The Rodeo Events Worked: DR, Head & Heel. Michael is an Association member of: WIREA, PIRA, CRIRCA, WSIRA, CPRA Permit Growing up he thought everybody rodeoed, didn’t know anyone who didn’t rodeo.

“There are trophy buckles but the best thing I enjoy is teaching roping skills to youth. We host a Youth Rodeo school here at Whispering Pines BC and it regularly attracts 70-80 students and it is awesome for me and for the youth”.

Michael remembers going to rodeos with his dad in Cloverdale, Williams Lake and Falkland. “I thought everyone rodeoed… everyone I knew rodeoed”.

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Practice. Learn from a school or clinic. Then Practice.

Michael is looking forward to having some fun after driving 31 hours and 2400 kms. “ I will do my best”, and have fun while I am there”, he says.

Rodeo is an expensive sport to excel at, ask any roper or barrel racer. Cowboys are usually willing to help another cowboy.

However I assure you no one rides my horses with out respect for those horses. I was taught early to respect and care for my horses.

This in turn is reflected in how I treat others and myself. This respect in turn is reflected to other cowboys and then back on you.

And then there are good things that come from hanging in there.

My Dad, Duke LeBourdais taught me everything I know about roping. I remember watching him practice night after night after working all day. Then I would watch him win. So I learned have a good horse and lots a practice and you will win. My Dad was old school, he roped calves, head and heeled, steer wrestled and rode bareback too… “ I would like to thank my family for putting up with my obsession and me. My friends, Maryann, Leo, JR, Rick, Colleen, Vi, and Kurt for traveling with me while I indulged my obsession.

GreenDeer Contracting and EP Ranches for the sponsorships and finally my Dad…for showing me that rodeo is the same as life…you get out of it what you put in….and that luck is simply preparation meeting opportunity”.

Adult Education Programs Being Offered

FNAUTT - First Nations Access To University, Trades & Technology

SAGE - Secwepemc Adult General Education

English 050 & 060 Math 040 & Algebra 050/051 Intro to Science 050 Biology 062 Social Science 060 First Nations Studies 060 First Nations Language 050/060 Career & Personal Planning All courses are accredited by TRU. Graduates receive certificate.

Year 1 English 11 Math 11 Socials 11 CAPPA Electives (if required) Year 2 English 12 CAPPA 3 Grade 12 Electives

All courses are accredited by TRU. Graduates will receive a Certificate/Diploma upon graduation. Transcripts will be received from TRU. Transfer agreement in place. If you would like to register: Contact Janice Michel, Program Coordinator at (250) 376-0903 or email naep@ocis.net or visit the site at: #216-750 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops.

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‘Status Indians’ face threat of extinction - In some communities, last children with historic rights will be born as early as 2012 May 10, 2009 - Nicholas Keung, IMMIGRATION REPORTER Leaning against a creamy white war monument on the 1,200-hectare Alderville First Nation reserve north of Cobourg, Wayne Beaver wonders how long his ancestors’ land will remain in his people’s hands.

They’ve survived decimation by disease and discrimination, but now Canada’s native people are facing what Beaver calls “a legislated extinction of status Indians.”

Statistics that show the self-identified aboriginal population is growing fast – a 45 per cent jump over 10 years to 1.2 million – can be deceiving, said Beaver.

Under Canadian law, those who “count” are “status Indians” – a group strictly defined by the Indian Act. Many First Nations communities will die out within a few generations, in terms of registered Indians. That’s because the “twogeneration cut-off” created when the Indian Act was revised in 1985 stipulates only children born of two Indian status parents inherit status. Because of intermarriage, some communities will see their last status Indian born as soon as 2012.

“Status matters, because all our funding is tied to how many status Indians we have in our nation,” said Beaver, 69, whose 1,000-member community expects to see its last status Indians born in 2032.

“What happens to the land when there is no more (status) Indians? The reserve would be returned to ... the federal government. Eventually, we will lose our land and everything that we call ours now.”

Bill C-31 was passed in response to a formal censure by the United Nations, which decried the old law’s practice of discriminating against Indian women: Women lost their status when they married a non-status person. Men did not.

But instead of opening the doors to the non-status partners of aboriginal women a move that would have hugely increased Ottawa’s financial obligations – the amendments ensured that men and women suffered equal losses.

The new law extended Indian status and its accompanying rights, benefits and services – such as tax immunity, health benefits and reserve housing – to just one more generation by creating two classes of “status Indians”: the 6(1) Indian who has two status parents, and the 6(2), who was born in a union of a status person with a non-status person. If a 6(2) marries a non-status spouse, their children are deemed to be non-status.

The result, warns Six Nations Chief Bill Montour, could be “the biggest land grab of the century.”

Last May, the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council, which represents 47,000 people from 42 nations, appointed Jeannette Corbiere Lavell as its first citizenship commissioner to help establish and define the Nation’s own form of citizenship and issue its own citizenship cards, among other things.

“I can think of no other issue as crucial for our future or as fundamental to our Nation as citizenship,” Grand Council Chief John Beaucage said at the time. “ It is not my (government-issued) status card that tells me I am Anishinabe. The legacy of my forefathers, and my connections with my family, my community and my nation, tell me who I am.”

Corbiere Lavell, 66, lost her status as a citizen of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian reserve when she married David Lavell in 1970. Three years later, she led a Supreme Court challenge of the status determination system, but it failed.

At a recent community consultation in Toronto, Corbiere Lavell showed photos of her children and grandchildren to illustrate how the system divides her own family. “Three of my five grandchildren do not have legal rights to be members of my community,” she said.

Since 2001, the Assembly of First Nations has passed five resolutions calling on Ottawa to recognize the authority of First Nations to determine citizenship and status. In 2005, it signed an accord with Ottawa for the recognition and implementation of First Nation governments; it includes issues concerning First Nations identity.

Meanwhile, individuals affected by the two-generation cutoff are suing. In April, in the case of Sharon McIvor and her son Charles Grismer, the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled the Indian Act violates the Charter of Rights and ordered Ottawa to amend the act within a year. The government has 60 days to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Kelly LaRocca, of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation has followed the citizenship issue closely. The 33-year-old lawyer, a registered “6(2)” Indian with a native mother and an Italian father, is married to a non-status man. Her future children won’t have status.

“My mom married my dad and lost her status (before 1985). It made some of the community members view her differently. She lost her rights. She was not entitled to hold property on the reserve and sometimes treated as an outsider.

“I don’t like that prospect for my future children. ...

“However ... my mother was Anishinabe-qwe (woman) and she raised me in an Anishinabe way. I, too, will raise my future children as Anishinabe people.”

Dreamcatcher Shuswap 3rd Annual Youth Conference “Protecting Mother Earth” September 30th to October 2, 2011 Location: Adams Lake Band, Chase, BC Registration and detail information email: danthony@alib.ca or call 250-679-8841 ext 209 & or 239

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Splatsin First Nation Summer Day Camp with Cultural Teachings Submitted by Tia Felixity

In the summer of 2011, Social Development, Education and Health Departments teamed up to fund a local Summer Day Camp for the Splatsin First Nation Band. On average, a group of fifteen campers attended, ranging from the ages six to twelve. They enjoyed many and various activities within the Okanagan and its surrounding area. The Summer Interns, Tia and Tyler were nicknamed Dora & Diego and their round-up crew.

Throughout The Summer Day Camp, each Terrific Tuesday, a different activity was held. The campers learned about their traditional culture and territory, how to keep clean with hygiene, staying active and healthy, experiencing different cultures and especially having a blast in the sunshine.

Intrigued about the Secwepemc culture, history and territory, at even a young age, they were able to ask an assortment of questions directed to Ray Cormier (Title & Rights Director from Splatsin Band): What does Splatsin mean? How did they make the spearheads? How large is our territory?

In response, he answered each child’s question: 1) Flat-land 2) Flintknapping, also known as “flaking”. 3) “Splatsin is the southernmost community of the Secwepemc nation. The Secwepemc Nation consists of 17 First Nations Communities, which historically were set into geographical groupings that became divisions with caretaker responsibilities on behalf of the nation. Splatsin is a part of the Sexqeltkemc (Shuswap Arrow Lakes Division) Division of the Secwepemc Nation. Splatsin’s area of Yucwmenlucwu (caretaker responsibility) is from the Mica Creek area in the north to Kettle Falls Washington USA in the south and Monte Lake in the west.”

Keeping clean with hygiene was factual and fun! Leslie, the health nurse informed the campers to sing your alphabet while you wash your hands and make sure to take care of your teeth because dentists are expensive.

Nutrition is not only good for you, but is necessary to a healthy future. Physical Activity is what keeps the heart strong and the mind powerful. The campers began an exercise to allow them to see what calories are and how they can increase the amount of fat in your body if you eat the wrong types of foods.

To enjoy the amazing weather, we participated in water fights including a slipn-slide, outdoor sports (California kickball, parachute, soccer and races), swam at the local swimming pool and a variety of tags (amoeba, toilet, octopus, and hospital).

Only once was it raining, but that didn’t stop us from having fun. Instead we chose to play Charades, Pictionary, Duck Duck Goose, and also we learned how to public speak and how to create wild scrumptious smoothies.

The campers were introduced to two different cultures; Korean and Japanese.

The Korean Group was noticed as The Agape Bible Camp from Vancouver. They presented their unique crafts, beautiful dancing and delicious food to the First Nations Community. The Japanese tour group from Salmon Arm came to discover the First Nations culture. They learned how to play Lahal, went for a nature walk; telling tales as we go, and were amazed by fresh salmon from the river, were being cooked in the ground in a pit. The Japanese students were filled with curiosity and loved their meal.

Not only was it a blast on Terrific Tuesdays, but on Silly Willy Wednesdays, we went and explored the Okanagan for sunny adventures in the shine.

We began with a cultured field trip to the Kekuli Sites in Enderby. John Jones mentored the kids, identifying poison ivy, telling tales of Wild Coyote and playing the traditional game of Lahal. The following week, we spent the day in Salmon Arm, enjoying some appetizing cheese at Gort’s Gouda Farm. A cool down was spent at the local water park. To enjoy the sweet smell of nature, the third trip involved zip lining in Revelstoke at Sky Trek. Some campers were afraid of heights but they were able to conquer their fear with support by their side. To cool the jets, we finished the day at Mara beach, where we loaded on the sunscreen and built sandcastles until they reached the sky. Our five senses were discovered at the Vernon Science Centre in sense-ploration. We were shown how important each sense is and how taste and smell are connected. Afterwards, we had a lovely picnic at Polson Park. The last field trip was to the City of Kelowna to take a gander at crocodiles at Croc-Talk. Not only were we able to pet live crocodiles, but also tortoises and African safari cats. To wet down after Croc-Talk, we went to Oyama beach.

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Secwepemc Cowboys and Cowgirls Hit the Road to the Finals in New Mexico Maryann Yarama barrel racing on her horse “chick”

Maryann Yarama , Chase, BC Maryann started riding horses when she was tweleve years of age. She was thirteen when she won first Championship she has been riding and winning since the age of eighteen.

Maryann is a member of the Adams Lake Indian Band, and is employed there as a Public Works Housing Manager. “When my kids started rodeoing I thought that I might as well start again”.

Two years ago she bought a new horse and began the training for barrel racing. Maryanne went on to win two BC Champiosnhips and that allowed her to qualify to compete at the IIFR for the last two years.

Her father is Lorne Sampson Sr., who supports everyone in his rodeo family. There are alot of rodeo miles that are travelled in a cowgirls life, over the mountain to Alberta, all over BC to compete.

Lincoln Yarama, (son), Chase, BC Lincoln is Greg and Maryann’s son, he was born into the “rodeo lifestyle”. Lincoln is nine years old and in grade five and from the Adams Lake Indian Band. “ One who supported and helped every step of the way with rodeo is Papa Lorne Samspon Sr. Showed me how to take care of my horse and how to ride and Rope”.

Lincoln sarted Little Britches Rodeo three years ago. The past year he participated in the WIREA rodeos and entered the Jr Barrel Racing. His first year in WIREA rodeos, he qualified to compete the IIFR along-side my mom.

“Lucky my papa brings me to rodeos when my mom has a rodeo of her own.

Papa even travelled to watch almost everyone of my rodeos this year to support me. With everyones support I already Won a few buckles this year.

Next year I plan to enter a mens eventTie Down Roping. I ride and practice almost every day with my mom and papa” .

Lorne Sampson Sr. (Papa) and Lincoln Yarama

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OCTOBER 2011

Bonaparte Cowgirl Leading to International Indian Finals Rodeo Farmington, New Mexico

Held at the Full Circle Youth Centre Park On Kamloopa Way

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Thursday, September 15th, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm FUN FOR ALL AGES! FREE FOOD!!

DOOR PRIZES Melissa riding Duke at the Ashcroft Rodeo

Held at the Skeetchestn Band Office Gymnasium 330 Main Drive Thursday, September 08 , 11:00 am – 3:00 pm th

FREE FOOD!

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Qwemtsin Health Society

Melissa Porter is the daughter of Leo and Priscilla Porter of Bonaparte Indian Band. She is a student in Ashcroft in grade 8. Melissa Porter has been rodeoing all over Alberta and British Columbia, in the Western Indian Rodeo Association (WIREA) this year. As the season leader for the junior barrels division in BC, Melissa has landed a spot to attend the finals in Farmington, New Mexico on October 2022nd, 2011. There Melissa will compete with top contestants from Canada and the United States for the International title.

This young cowgirl is representing the Stuxstews community as well as all British Columbia First Nations. Her family and community are very proud of Melissa’s dedication, perseverance and preservation of native western heritage of rodeos (barrel racing). The Porter family would like to say thank you, to all who have supported Melissa for this event. Much appreciated.

If you would like to make a FINANCIAL contribution for Melissa, please call or email them at pmuir123@hotmail.com or call 250-457-7696 Thank you, Leo and Priscilla Porter

FUNDRAISER FOR MELISSA October 7, 2011 They are having a Concession at the Band Office, and that evening a Bingo, contact 250-457-9676 for more information.

October 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Bonaparte Community Hall will be have a “Taco Dinner” , Silent Auction, Raffle Tickets, Door Prizes, and more. $6 a plate

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Celebrating and Sharing Secwepemc Song and Dances

Chief Shane Gottfriedson and Janice Michel Billy doing the Salmon Dance

By Kathy Manuel

Enthusiastic students attended a Secwepemc Song and Dance course this summer led by Garry Gottfriedson of Tk’emlups. Garry shared with them how his mother learned the songs and dances from her elders; Victor Frazer, George and Cecilia Campbell, and she began to teach many of the children of Tk’emlups. Students learned the song, the stories behind them and the accompanying dance. A large group from Splatsin also had Garry come and teach them as well.

The songs, dances, stories, and ceremonies of the Secwepemc were, traditionally, an integral part of daily life; not separate as in many Western cultures. They were absolutely vital in maintaining the values, beliefs, and teachings regarding care of the land and the people.

The songs, dances, and ceremonies keep the Secwepemc tied to the land and they continually remind people of their responsibilities. They perpetuate vital teachings and contain the laws – who may harvest medicinal plants and how it must be done in a proper and respectful way. Secwepemc must sing and pray before harvesting any food, medicines, and other materials from the land. They must make an offering to thank the Creator and the spirits for anything they take. The Secwepemc believe that all living things have spirits and must be shown utmost respect.

Secwepemc songs and dances played a major role in maintaining spiritual and community harmony within traditional culture. Maintaining the tradition of Secwepemc songs and dances today bears witness to the survival of the people. There are many types of songs, many with accompanying dances. Some of the types include: lullabies, dance songs, comic songs, doctoring songs, animal imitation songs, mourning songs, travelling songs,

love songs, sweathouse songs, and personal power songs.

Some songs were shared amongst all, although some songs, in particular, personal power songs, are held as sacred to an individual. Both men and women sang songs, although some songs and dance steps are gender specific. The women’s step is called “t’ey” and the men’s step “melcem”.

The songs Garry taught belong to all the people, he did not teach individual’s power songs. He encourages everyone to join in when they hear the songs. He believes our Welcome song is like the Secwepemc National Anthem and should be sung at all Secwepemc functions, celebrations, and pow-wows.

With encouragement from the elders at Chief Atahm, Garry began teaching these songs and dances, much to the delight of the children. They have learned to harmonize with one another and to be confident in public singing them.

Several of these students and elders joined the summer class as helpers and mentors. Special thanks to Flo Sampson, Ethel Billy, Janice Michel Billy and Ekhaya Ignace for their contributions to the class.

The students would also like to thank the many visitors who took the time to join, listen, encourage and share their knowledge of the songs and dances: Evelyn Camille, Jennifer Camille, Justin Prairie Chicken, Joanne Gottfriedson, Chief Shane Gottfriedson, Chief Wayne Christian, Jesse Michel, Little Swan and Shayla Ignace, and David Seymour. My apologies if I missed anyone.

Students were so motivated at the end of the 6 days they wanted opportunities to sing and dance. TIB Councillor Rosanne Casimir thought a feast and celebration may be what they needed. On September 18th, ninety people came together at Sk’elep School gym for 4 hours. There was a feast

of bar-b-que salmon (thanks to Chief Shane for the cooking) and potluck items, then singing and dancing. Participants came from 6 communities, Kamloops, Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Simpcw, Canim Lake and Bonaparte.

The group hopes to continue lessons with Garry this winter. These celebrations will be held every season with a different community hosting. The next Song and Dance Celebration will be held in Simpcw in mid-January, watch for advertising and get your Twilight team practicing.

The students and Secwepemc Elders would like to thank Garry for sharing his knowledge and encouraging everyone to begin singing these songs again. As Secwepemc you have the right to sing these songs. There is resurgence across Secwepemcul’ecw to hear, sing and dance, join in!

Top: Roger Porter hand drumming Below: Simpcw hand drummers

18th Annual National Conference & AGM

“Nation Building Through Economic Development” Sheraton-Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC November 7-10, 2011 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS • One-day Professional Development workshops • Community Tour of Tsawwassen First Nation & Musqueam Indian Band • Icebreaker Reception & Traditional Meal featuring local cultural entertainment • 7th Annual National Youth Panel • Trade Show & Aboriginal artisan show & sale • Keynote addresses

• Cando Competency Training “Community Impact Analysis & Assessment” • Economic Developer of the Year Award presentations & voting • Interactive workshops & plenary sessions • Certification Graduate Ceremony • The Big Idea 3 Finals presented by Dreamcatcher Foundation • President’s Reception, Dinner & Dance

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“Wellnewí7s-kucw, re New Afton Mines, re Skítsestenemc ell re Tk’emlúpsemc, me7 knucwentwécw-kucw es lé7es es w7ecs wel me7 yews” Submitted by Martha Manuel

The New Afton Mine is located on the site of the former Afton open pit mine and within the asserted traditional shared territories of the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn Indian Bands, also referred to as the Kamloops Division, 10 km west of Kamloops, British Columbia. Early in the development of the Project, New Gold made a commitment to develop a strong relationship with the two bands to ensure the project success. Initial discussions focused on finding common ground and a willingness to work collaboratively through any areas of concern.

It is important to acknowledge that the late John Jules was a driving force in the formation of the Participation Agreement.

The Participation Agreement was signed in 2008 and has resulted in tangible benefits to the communities which continue to grow.

Subsequent to the Participation Agreement, the Province of BC signed its first mining revenue sharing agreement, with Skeetchestn and Tk’emlúps. The province had previously used these agreements in forestry, oil and gas sectors.

With properties in Mexico, United States and Australia, and current projects in Chile and Canada, New Gold recognizes the value of developing strong stakeholder relationships. New Gold’s Participation Agreement with the Kamloops Division is a legally binding document which focuses on environmental, economic opportunities, along Kamloops Division Employee Profiles My name is Sandy Gage. I am a member of the Skeetchestn Indian Band . In August 2009, I became unemployed. I heard of an opening at New Gold for the position as a Temporary Surface Labourer Trainee. I emailed my resume to the HR department, met with Martha Manuel to complete an initial assessment of my skills and abiliites, and then I was interviewed by a member of the HR department and the Surface Crew Supervisor.surface crew at New Gold.

I have been employed by New Gold since September 2009. I was offered the job after I successfully completed a Drug and Alcohol assessment and Physical Test. I completed the four month temporary position and was given a full-time labourer position on the surface crew. Since joining the New Gold team, the company has provided numerous training sessions. They include; basic rigging, pipe grooving, fire extinguisher

with social and financial benefits that work towards ensuring the sustainability of the Kamloops Division.

The Participation Agreement is founded on respect and trust, providing a long-term framework for communication and cooperation. The agreement is maintained through constant communication and conversations about doing the right thing. Progress is measured on a variety of indicators and demonstrates an appreciation of the value each group brings to the project. The intent is to build a relationship that addresses both the Participation Agreement and the spirit of working together to build success for all those involved. The Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) plays a key role in addressing concerns and passing along information to the bands. The JIC is comprised of the First Nations Coordinator, 2 New Gold employees, and a representative from each band. This is a working committee dedicated to make the Participation Agreement a living, breathing document. Some of the ways we have worked together, toward building this relationship are: - Active involvement of the two bands in Environmental Monitoring and providing advice and support with “traditional knowledge” concerning land management. Water issues are a priority with this project. The Environmental Monitoring Board has been set up as a forum of training, level 1 first aid, aerial platform/fall protection training and forklift operator training. Thanks to BCAMTA I also participated in a one week Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator course on site here and received class 1 driver training at Columbia Transport Training. I successfully got my Class 1 Drivers’ License in September 2010. I also participated in a four part supervisor leadership development program last fall/winter. A lot of training and learning in two years! As the Surface Crew Lead Hand, I help supervise and work with the surface crew. Our duties include everything from cleaning the dry rooms, handy man repairs, building roads, and lay down areas. I also operate and help train new employees on all of our equipment which includes, skid steer, loader/IT, forklift, excavator, dozer, grader, water truck, and tractortrailer. We also have two cranes on our equipment list which are operated by certified crane operators and I usually

open communication between the bands, mine management, and the government.

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Preferential Employment Opportunities, with a focus on safety

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Working with BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BCAMTA) to create Training Opportunities, eg. Underground Miner Training program

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Preferential Contract Opportunities for the bands, includes jointventure for the on-site security

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Offering support to Kamloops Division Businesses and to band members who are interested in developing their own business, in relation to potential contract opportunities that may arise (eg.

Skeetchestn band members were successfully awarded the Laundry Contract)

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rig for them. Safety is first and foremost here at New Gold. It is reassuring to see everyone’s commitment with daily safety meetings, to peer group reminders or recognition. Our crew works with all the departments and most of the contractors on site. It is exciting to work with everybody during the development of the project and I am looking forward to seeing all of the other phases of the mine.

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Cross Cultural Education for NG employees

New Afton Mine, is developing one of Canada’s emerging large-scale underground block-cave mining. The New Afton Mine is expected to begin production in the second half of 2012 and is estimated to produce an annual average of 85,000 ounces of gold and 75 million pounds of copper over a 12-year mine life.

Currently, New Afton is growing the employee population in order to go into full production in mid-2012. New Afton works collaboratively with BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association in recruitment. New Gold recognized that in order to get the mine up and running successfully and staffed with Kamloops Division members as well as local Kamloops community members, we would need a training program. New Gold continues to utilize the support of BCAMTA, and maintains a seat on the BCAMTA, Board of Directors. BCAMTA plays an active role in recruitment and preparing Aboriginals in job readiness and the New Gold hiring/ assessment process. Current employment opportunities are posted on website at: www. newgold.com. The New Afton workplace culture is safe, and everyone does the best work they possibly can and takes full responsibility for how their own actions lead to the success of our project.

These are a great bunch of people to work with here and the shift schedule definitely works for me too (Seven on/Seven off). Any Kamloops Division members (Skeetchestn or Tk’emlups) that are looking for potentially good paying, long term employment, get your ducks in a row and make yourself eligible for consideration here at the New Gold, New Afton Project.

New Gold, Skeetchestn and Tk’emlups Indian Bands, Working Together for a Stronger Future

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A Cowboy’s Chance of a Lifetime

Left is Doug Fraser (his roping in Claresholm, Alta), John’s partner Jarred Dais, John Calhoun Submitted by Verna William

Hello, my name is James Isaac Jr. and I’m a member of Tk’emlúps Indian Band. I am an employee here at Newgold Inc. on a four month contract.

In the first four months I worked here I learned about working in the warehouse.

I started on December 15, 2009.

The first couple of days were spent in the training lab doing mine orientation.

Once I finished the orientaiton I was put in the warehouse where I received items ordered by the various departments at the mine. It is part of our duty here at the warehouse to make sure the shift (miners) locker is full of personal protective equipment (PPE).

In the warehouse we would record the items received and then notified the department via email that their item(s) had arrived. When the New Year had arrived, I was sent to get certified in operating the forklift here in the warehouse. I had passed my certification through Wajax and am now able to operate the forklift in compliance with Worksafe B.C. I am now loading and offloading deliveries that come to the warehouse. I’ve also learned that is very important to check any deliveries to make sure we don’t get double charged. If we have been

double charged we phone the vendor and ask for a credit on the item that has been over shipped. We also have to fill out waybills when we are sending items back for repairs, core charge, over shipment.

This is done so that we can confirm that we have sent out the item(s) for repair, core charge, etc. I am getting more familiar with the items that come and go out of the warehouse now with the help of my co-worker. I work with a lady (Val Morrow) that has been in the mining industry for 23 yrs & it has very beneficial for me to be working with her!

I’ve recently started receiving the items sent, so that they can be paid by the company. This is a very important step because one mistake and you have to back the item(s) out of the system. This can be a very time consuming if the item has been received improperly. This mistake can be from switching numbers around to entering the number of items on the wrong line.

These are some of the things that I do here in the warehouse with the help of my co-workers. It is a learning curve and I learn something new every day here in the warehouse.

For the past thirty five years of this cowboy’s has been about the sport of rodeo, Team Roping has always been his passion.

John Calhoun has won many buckles and prize money rodeoing.

The summer of 2005, he won his first trophy saddle at Lloyd Niddery’s Round Robi Roping. The following year he went to Claresholm, Alberta and entered Dave Fraser’s Instand Rancher Roping. He took third and won another trophy saddle and a cash prize of $6, 500.

John is a member of the Western Indian Rodeo Exhibition Association for many years. In 2008 he won year end Championship buckle for Calf Roping and he also came in second for year-end Reserve Championship Team Roper, he received a bronze trophy.

John has come close to going to the finals three times by placing third, in order to go he had to place second year end to

qualify.

In 2011, John made it his goal to get to “Farmington, New Mexico” for the finals on October 20 to 22, 2011. He travelled throughout BC and Alberta to gather enough points to qualify and accomplish this goal.

All the hard work paid off, John placed 2nd Year End and he qualified to go to the I.I.F.R. This has come with many sacrifices, blood, sweat and tears. These are John’s words; “I’ve waited for this opportunity for a long time. It’s a chance of a life time, I’m not getting any younger and it may be the only chance I get to go and win the Championship”. “ I would like to thank the LeBourdais Family at Whispering Pines for all their support and the Louis Family in Vernon and especially like to thank ARCHIE WILLIAMS for all his teachings, and support he has given to me in the rodeo sport. Archie was the one who got me

The finals are in Farmington, New Mexico on October 20 to 22, 2011. I am need of sponsorship to help with the expenses to go there and compete. If you wish to help him out with a financial contribution please contact him. @ (250) 373-2331. “ I have waited for this chance for a long time, I want to take this opportunity to go the the finals and represent the “Shuswap Nation” with pride and honor”.

MARTHA MANUEL First Nations Coordinator

New Gold Inc. - New Afton Box 948 Stn Main Kamloops, BC, Canada, V2C 5N4 T +1 250 377 2718 F +1 250 377-2720 C +1 250 318-2046

John Calhoun on the left side

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She’s Got Talent

Submitted by Brenda Celesta

Singer/guitarist, Jordan CelestaFroste, age 17, auditioned for Canada’s Got Talent competition

in Vancouver in mid September. From the age of 6, Jordan has been involved in public performances including several local talent competitions.

She, first began singing with a community choir linked to Barriere Elementary, close to where she grew up on the Simpcw First Nation reserve, also known as Chu Chua. Her interest in competing began early with private instructor, Suzen Allen who helped her explore an interest in a variety of music. This included several performances through what was then called, The World of Music and, today, known as Long and McQuade. Suzen trained several girls for local competitions such as Kamloops Festival of Performing Arts where Jordan placed 1st and 2nd in her categories over a period of three years. The involvement in the choir led to festivals, recitals and local community performances by the group and individually.

Interest in developing her singing as a career began to take shape for Jordan after completing examinations of the Royal Conservatory of Music for voice repertoire and technical aspects at Grade 1 through 3 levels.

After several years of training with a variety of instructors, including Jesse Jones from Long and McQuade she developed an interest in theatre and became involved at NorKam Secondary with choir and theatre performance. Jordan began acting in several school productions, including a role in a play “The Villian Wore a Dirty Shirt” and others. She performed at several school shows and performances both as a group member and individually. A part of

her interest in music included involvement with the Interior Indian Friendship Centre’s Youth Advisory Council where she gained experience in public speaking at local youth conferences and workshop design of a youth delivered workshop at “Gathering Our Voices” in Prince Rupert.

Jordan stays involved in singing and loves performing at the annual Peachfestival, Cultural Village in Penticton, where she included the playing of guitar as a part of her accomplishments.

Music quickly became a part of her life which includes Kamloops Summer School of Music where she was selected to audition for the Higher Ground choir and earned a place for the following year until the passing of Dick Dickens, the founder of the choir.

As a graduate of NorKam Secondary this past June, Jordan enjoyed guitar class and choir where she learned skills involving guitar and continues to practice daily in order to further develop her talent.

Watch for information on the Canada’s Got Talent competition coming in October.

First round talent will find out about moving on to the next round, expected to take place in Toronto. Jordan says “It was a really great experience for me and I am glad I got to go this year to audition. I am glad I got the opportunity to see what its like to compete and will definitely audition for future talent shows regardless of the outcome of this one. I’d really like to push forward with my music and singing.” The results of first round talent are available in October although the show airs in Spring 2012.

If you would like any information regarding Jordan, please contact her via Jordan Celesta-Froste group on facebook.

For bookings please contact Brenda Celesta at 250 374-9921.

OCTOBER 2011

Tk’emlups Little NHL golf fundraiser The Tk’emlúps Indian Band (TIB) hosted its first annual Little NHL golf fundraiser, September 20, 2011 at Sun Rivers Golf Course. The tournament, which raises funds to help support the Little NHL Hockey Club and First Nations youth hockey brought in around $6, 000; thanks largely to the very generous donations of a number of Kamloops businesses.

The fundraiser saw a 64 player turnout on the day of the tournament with teams made up of TIB community members and staff, community members from other Secwepemc Nation Bands, and corporate partners from the City of Kamloops, CN Rail, the Royal Bank, Sun Rivers, TRU, Acres, Kamloops Office Systems, BC

Hydro, Ajax Mine, Westbank First Nation, BCAMTA, New Relationship Trust and an array of others.

The importance of sport is paramount to the youth of the Tk’emlups community.

The Little NHL golf tournament will be an annual event and each year monies raised will be distributed amongst the Little NHL First Nation teams and players.

The support of the TIB community and the band’s partnerships will make a significant difference in enabling more youth to get involved in sport – and more specifically hockey.

A big thank-you to all those who helped out and donated to the cause, it was a great event and next year will be even bigger and better.

L to R: Chief Shane Gottfriedson, Billy Camille, Councillor Roseanne Casimir, Carlos Reyes

Left: Martha Manuel, First Nations Coordinator and Secwepemc News Editor, Louise Alphonse while on tour at the New Gold Inc. I would like to thank Martha and the employees of the New Gold Inc. for the on site tour.

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Reviewing the Newest Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetics The Basics of Nutrition for Healthy Living This is the twenty sixth article in a series of articles discussing 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 the disease and its related complications.

I think that it is important to spend some time reviewing how what we eat contributes to our blood sugar levels. By understanding this, we are better able to make food choices that promote controlled blood sugars and help to improve diabetes lifestyle management and prevent diabetes.

As I mentioned in my last article, diet and exercise need to always be the basis upon which medication therapy is added so it is very important for you to maximize your blood sugar control through these methods.

Please share these guidelines with your loved ones regardless of whether or not they are diabetic. There is no such thing as a diabetic diet but rather healthy eating choices that everyone should make to incorporate into their lifestyle.

The main dietary nutrient that contributes to our blood sugar is carbohydrates

with over 90% of calories being converted to sugar in our bodies. Carbohydrates are found mainly in starchy foods such as bread, rice and potatoes as well as in milk and milk products and fruits and vegetables. There are two main forms of carbohydrates: simple (refined) and complex.

Refined carbohydrates include things like table sugar and white bread. Basically, they don’t require any work from our bodies in order to be used for energy and they produce an almost immediate rise in our blood sugar. Complex carbohydrates are rich in fibre and include things such as wholegrain bread or brown rice. As they require more “work” to be converted into energy, they produce slower rises in blood sugar levels.

By choosing complex carbohydrate options more often, you can help keep your blood sugar levels controlled which is the basis of the glycemic index. The glycemic index can be a very useful tool for helping you to make good choices about foods that have the potential to raise your blood sugar. It divides foods into low, medium, and high categories based on how fast they raise your blood sugars. Remember that you want to choose foods that are low on the glycemic index most often, such as whole grains in order to keep your blood sugar levels controlled.

About 50% of calories from protein sources and only about 10% of calories from fats contribute to rises in our blood sugar levels. Additionally, these nutrients take a long time to be broken down by our bodies before they are converted into sugars so they serve to help even blood sugar levels out over time. This is why it is important for us to eat a well balanced diet containing foods from all different food groups. Ideally, when sitting down to a meal, your plate should be half vegetables (preferably 2 different kinds), a quarter lean meat or other protein source and a quarter your starch/grain choice.

I hope this review has helped to refresh you of the relationship between how our food choices affect our blood sugar levels.

If you would like a copy of the glycemic index, please stop by the pharmacy and I would be happy to provide you with one as well as answer any additional questions that you may have regarding your diabetes management.

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Communities can help prevent suicide PRESS RELEASE

The numbers are disturbing. In Canada suicide claims the lives of more than 3500 people each year. In 2009, over 500 deaths in B.C. were attributed to suicide.

Hospitalization due to self harming and suicidal behaviours is even more common. Between 2008 and 2009, there were over 3000 self-inflicted injuries that required hospitalization in B.C. and some of those injuries were by children as young as 10 years old. The impact of suicide is widespread, affecting millions of Canadians, including family, friends and communities who lose someone close to them.

“There are many things communities can do to prevent suicide. Recognizing the signs of suicide and creating suicide-safer communities are key to helping people at risk,” said Jenny Turco, Population Health Facilitator with Interior Health.

On September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, events will take place across Canada and around the world to promote suicide awareness and prevention.

This year the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention in partnership with LivingWorks Education has chosen “Building Suicide-Safer Communities” as its theme.

“A Suicide-Safer Community is one that demonstrates a commitment to suicide prevention, provides compassionate care and support to those bereaved by suicide and promotes the mental health and wellness of its citizens,” added Turco.

“Its important communities address the issue openly so that people at risk feel comfortable speaking up and seeking help from someone they can trust.”

What can your community do to become suicide safer? * Provide public education and awareness about the warning signs of suicide * Provide support to people bereaved by suicide * Promote the mental health and well being of all its citizens by providing opportunities to strengthen family, school and cultural connections * Promote opportunities for community involvement and decision making The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) and LivingWorks Education recognize it is critically important for communities to establish their own suicide prevention action plans based on their unique character and needs.

A “Building a Suicide-Safer Community” web page has been developed to assist

communities. To learn how to get involved and become a designated “Building Suicide Safer Community” visit: www.suicidesafercommunities.com or www.suicideprevention. ca. Help is available for those who are feeling suicidal through crisis lines such as 1-800 SUICIDE, local Mental Health and Substance Use Services, family physicians and hospitals. Many communities also offer suicide survivor support groups. Websites such as http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca or http://youthinbc.com/ are also available.

Secwepemc Child & Family Services is hosting the 3rd Annual Honouring Our Caregivers Conference Theme: “Keeping Our Families Together” Date: October 15 & 16, 2011 Where: Kamloops Convention Center 1250 Rogers Way Kamloops, BC Workshops: “Infant Development and Massage” “Addictions in Youth” “ Two Spirit- Gender & Sexuality in Tk’emlups” “Preparing for Independence” This year we are honouring our caregivers over the age of 60 who provide foster care for children. Despite the strict regulations and formal processes of application these grandmothers remain committed to care for the children in care. This is a great networking opportunity to meet other foster parents or to ask questions about the rewards of being a foster parent. To register or for more information please contact Sharon Edwards or Bernie Charlie at 250-314-9669. submitted by B. Charli

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Achieving “Health Excellence” for the Secwepemc Nation Submitted by Kelly Connor, SNTC

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Cody Michael LeBeau, Barb LeBeau, Darryl William LeBeau

Darryl William LeBeau is from Lee Creek BC and is at BCIT in Burnaby working on a Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma program. Darryl had to work through a serious life challenge but through his hard work and perseverance to succeed he graduated from SASS in Salmon Arm in 2003. Since graduation, Darryl has obtained a number of labour jobs in construction, electrical and the oil fields. He completed a 1st year Electrical Apprentice Certificate and a 2nd year Carpenter Apprentice program at TRU in Kamloops. As well he has the credentials needed to work in the oil field. Darryl’s brother Cody, inspired him to return to school to enroll in the engineering field. In doing so, Darryl’s hard work has put him in the top 5% in his program at BCIT which should ensure him a position in the Mechanical Engineering Degree program.

Cody Michael LeBeau is from Lee Creek BC and is at Okanagan College in Kelowna working towards a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering . Cody graduated from SASS in Salmon Arm in 2005 and since then has worked in a variety of labour jobs in the mill, doing cabinetry and masonry work and in the oil and gas industry. Cody has obtained other certificates such as the fork lift operator, First Aid level 1, Petroleum Safety Training, WHIMIS and the H2S Alive. Cody had to work through a serious life injury but always keeps a positive outlook and through his hard work has almost completed his diploma program. To ensure his success in the Mechanical Engineering field he plans on doing a bridging program then completing his Mechanical Engineering Degree.

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Secwepemc health was the topic of discussion on Friday, August 19th, when fourteen (14) Secwepemc Chiefs, nine (9) Health Directors, three (3) band Councillors, a Shuswap Nation Tribal Council representative, Interim Hub Coordinator, Hub Assistant and Facilitator met at Quaaout Lodge Resort, Little Shuswap Indian Band territory.

The purpose of this gathering was to discuss health concerns for Secwepemc people and the Nation and start working towards “Health Excellence” for all Secwepemc people.

“This was the first time that this many Secwepemc Chiefs and Health Directors have met together. I was impressed by the participant’s openness and willingness to work together. The upcoming changes in FN health governance are complex and ambitious. It is vital that the Secwepemc communities come to together to define the message we wish to communicate as this process unfolds” said Laura Jameson, Health Director of the Skwlax Wellness Centre, Little Shuswap Band.

This ongoing work of the Secwepemc leadership and Health Directors is a response to the recently made decision that will enable BC First Nations to be the first in Canada to take over the delivery of health services from the federal government.

On May 26th, 2011, the decision was made to accept the “Tripartite Framework Agreement on First Nations Health Governance”. This agreement gives us responsibility over First Nations health services, funding commitments, and an improved working relationship with the provincial health system to better meet the needs and priorities of our people.

As stated by Kukpi7 Wayne Christian: “’One Mind - One Body - One Spirit’, we will only achieve this by creating healthy individuals, families, communities and Nation. This is the vision for our people by working on a community driven - Nation based health plan with all 17 communities of the Secwepemc Nation”. Continuing in this effort, the next Secwepemc Chiefs and Health Directors Meeting will be held October 21st, in Kamloops.

Forum encourages Aboriginals to jump into skilled trades

By Cam Fortems KAMLOOPS DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORTER

A career that took Esther Winder down a lot of life’s roads started 30 years ago on a bet. Someone (it was a man, of course) bet Winder she couldn’t pilot a gravel truck with a 5-4 transmission.

“I won the bet,” she chuckled.

That bet led to steady work driving a dump truck for a contract to build the Paarens Beach Provincial Park campsite, near Fort St. James.

From that experience, Winder survived the sexism of the time to prove herself as a driver and later as an instructor. Today, the First Nations woman from Kamloops is looking at retraining to become an occupational health and safety worker.

Winder is one of a number of panellists talking about their careers and challenges during the second annual Aboriginal Trades Forum held at Kamloops Towne Lodge, which wraps up Wednesday.

Organizer Martha Matthew said the inaugural forum sponsored by the federal government was held in Prince George last year. In addition to hearing from trades workers on panels, including men and women in trades, the event also features keynote speakers, including Kevin Evans, CEO of the Industry Training Authority, which oversees trades training in B.C. There are also breakout groups on helping learners determine their skills and career goals as well as sessions on youth in trades. Matthew said Canada’s skill shortage persists despite the

Left: Corina James Right: Jackie Billy

current economic slowdown and is forecast to only get worse.

That coincides with a baby boom among Canada’s aboriginal population.

“We’re definitely encouraging young people in our community to take up some of the shortages. We’re engaging employers, industry and aboriginal people.”

There are 36 confirmed exhibitors, including some of Canada’s largest companies, looking for aboriginal workers. Those include CN Rail and BC Hydro. On the educational side are representatives from Thompson Rivers University and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

About 100 guests are registered for the forum and more are expected to show up during the event, which is a chance for many to network and talk about future employment and training opportunities.

Winder said she expects to speak with many of them, encouraging First Nations people to consider the transportation industry. Despite efforts to attract more women and a longstanding shortage of drivers, women make up only two per cent of the workforce.

“A lot has changed in 30 years,” she said. “I was barely able to get anyone to look at me. Today the options are open, the equipment is good and your peers are more open to having a woman with them.”

Secwepemc NEWS

PESLLWÉLSTEN 2011

In loving Memory of

Helen Louise Eustache (Boyce)

April 18, 1926 - September 20, 2011 Helen was born and raised in the Cariboo. Her mother was from Alkali Lake and her father was from Canim Lake. Helen and Angus Eustache, married and had ten children of their own and had also raised some of Ameilia and Mike’s children. For the last forty years she was together with William Pete. Had lived in Pinatan, Stump Lake before moving to their last place or residence before she has passed away, in Chu-chua.

She was a hard worker. Loved her grandchildren, as they spent much of their summer holidays at their 101 ranch just off of highway 5 going towards Merritt. She had a very giving heart. She taught numerous people different things, such as language, berry picking, knitting, etc.

The family would like to express their gratitude for your kindness, thoughts, generosity and for your attendance at the funeral services. And for all that helped when the family had needed it. Spent her last days in Clearwater Extended Care hospital. Thank you to all who helped and supported the family!

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BIRTHDAY WISHES......

November birthdays 12th Lucy Martin 14th Johnson Kenoras Dunstan 15th Saige Letendre 18th Martha Letendre 19th Ron Powder 26th DancingEagle Whistle Letendre 29th Joaqin Kenoras, Jonnine Kenoras & Toni Letendre From all of us, Della & (Ron), Jason, Jeanne, Janna & Joaqin A special happy Birthday to our son, Joaqin Kenoras on your 7th birthday.

Your still number one and still our baby.......Love mom & dad Mom and Grandson sharing the same day...October 10th Happy Birthday Mom, Della Powder Happy Birthday Willow Kenoras Love Jeanne Kenoras Happy 4th Birthday to our Son Corban Dennis Williams for October 7th, and our beautiful daughter Cassidy Sandra Calahsen, Happy 5th Birthday on October 22nd. Love Mom & Dad Happy Birthdays to Delyla D on Oct. 17th, Linda D on th 19th, Roberta Haller and Carol Dan on the 22nd My niece Bryenna on the 27th, Carol Finney on the 29th and Dale M on the 30th From Barb Evans and Family

October 25th, Wishing my Brother Curtis a Very happy birthday Love always your little sister Barb Evans

I would like to wish my Mother Happy Birthday for Sept 9th she will be turning 82 and to my Father who turned 97 on Sept 24th.

Happy Birthday to my Niece Renee for Sept 7th and to Holly Fenton on Sept 14th Happy Birthday to my Nephew Kukpi Micheal LeBourdais a 47th Birthday on Sept 17th Happy Birthday Justin on the 26th and to all the famiy and friends that have Birthdays in September.

October Birthday wishes to; October 3rd my son Rory who turns 26, and to my brother-in-law Stan for the 21st and especially to my Aunty Theresa in Pavilion Happy 82nd Birthday on the 20th and to all family and friends who are celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries in October.

Love Marcella Fenton Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Awesome Sister “Wendy Alphonse” for Oct 27th, still young enough to be an All-star Ball Hockey player. Love ya sista !! Your Big Bro Willie Jr.

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We are seeking new board members Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), a world leader in Indigenous broadcasting, is seeking applicants to serve on the APTN Board of Directors as Directors-at-Large for the area of British Columbia.

As part of the 21-member board, Directors are required to act in the best interest of the network and must adhere to APTN by-laws, policies and procedures.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Must be a Canadian citizen; • Cannot be an employee of the network; • Must be willing to travel; • Must own a computer with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Reader software and a personal e-mail address at home; • Cannot apply if bankrupt or under bankruptcy protection; • Must demonstrate previous experience serving on Policy Governance Boards and provide references; • Must be willing to commit the time to attend four meetings per year and a minimum of four teleconference meetings per year averaging 2 to 3 hours per meeting.

If applicants meet these criteria, then the application must include the following elements: • A letter stating the area or region where applicant resides and proof of residency in that region (driver’s license or similar legal document); • Resume; • Letter(s) of support (maximum of three) will be considered by the committee; • Provide a signed release form to verify criminal and credit status; • Proof of Aboriginal ancestry.

Preference will be given to Aboriginal applicants. Applications with incomplete or partial documentation will not be considered.

Application must reference file #BDA - 11.

Send hard copies only, postmarked no later than 3 PM (CT), November 18th, to the following address:

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