Snowbirds in Paulatuk, a sure sign of spring

By Millie Thrasher

First of all, sure looks like spring but we can still feel the cold when we step out. Long days make you want to go fishing everyday. We went out twice and it was not very good. I’ll like to say hello to all my sisters and brothers. Wishing you all a very happy Easter! And the biggest hello to our daughter Anita in Penhold, Alta. She’s doing her flying lessons. We wish her all the best and everything anyone else can think of. She left on her 19 th birthday. How time flies, sky’s the limit, sweetheart!

Happy Easter to everyone, remember why we have Easter. The Lord was risen again, He died to have us forgiven for all our sins. This time of the year is important to all Christians.

Beaufort Delta Education had a meeting, two of our members attended. Budget, problem solving and ideas were exchanged with other communities. Leadership meeting too in Inuvik. Aboriginal Healing Foundation with our workers Joanne Packham and Celina Wolki. I assume everything went well. We also had an Aboriginal Headstart workshop with participants from other communities. Good to see cousin Sarah Adam, enjoyed the evening catching up with you. Hello to Catherine and Clarence too. We also hired a new Brighter Futures coordinator Rikki Butt. She fit right into the program as she’s had a lot of experience. Good Luck!

Some students went to Inuvik for the Regional Youth Conference and a Career Day. The Angik School and Brighter Futures sent them there. The theme was to “Build a Healthy Teen”. A science fair was held at the school too. I heard kindergarden had beans sprouting. That’s so sweet. It always works.

Everyone has heard of the three trucks that came here and had gone on March 20 th It sure would be convenient to own one like that. We’d go to all of our favourite fishing spots and our spring camps. It’s always good to have fresh air with all our open spaces and beautiful country. You can travel all over Paulatuk’s country with ATVs in the summer. That’s what we are accustomed to. Even if it’s bad weather, you can always get home. Our parents should have had that kind of transportation while they were here.

Father Kaufman has been in for his monthly trip. Thanks again Father for your spiritual help and your friendly visit. As we speak, Easter events are being scheduled, feasts, torch relay and egg hunts. James Ruben’s coin toss for 30 gallons of gas and 1 case Isol. There are also children races, foot and other games. Everyone enjoy your holidays and have safe ones!

Also, at this time of the year, all kinds of flu are around. Yet another thing to be aware of is rabies. Lots of foxes are around the community all year. There was a rabid fox confirmed. So please be aware of these things because with the long daylight, lots of children are round and about. Also all dogs must be tied or they will be put down.

We always think of Father Dehurtevant. He died on the 6 th of April in Edmonton. God Bless you father. Some birthdays I would like to mention. Happy Birthday to: Mar 22nd Mabel Jolene Thrasher, Samantha Warren March 28 th To Evik, you always want to reach your birthday, and it’s already past! Sure miss you. Darsey, April 10 th . Happy Birthday friend Bessie Ruben, and birthday wishes to Savannah from Andy and family especially Terry and your handsome son Kassios. Happy Birthday Phillip from mom and family, May 1st to Uncle Edward Ruben and Fred Thrasher on the 4th , and to Paning Dianna on May 16th . Happy Birthday Emma Dick, all the way from Paulatuk. It’s always good to see your smile and happy face. Take care and God Bless you until next time.