GN Newsletter - Feb. 14/11

Deadline for next newsletter: February 25E-mail submissions to [email protected]

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CONTENTSp2 StaffContactInformationp3 FromtheBandManagerp4&5 Elders’Update+Councilp6 HowTheGwa’salaPeopleBegantoFishatLongLakep7 Ec.Dev.Updatep8 Odds&Endsp9&10GNTrustVoteInfop11&12JobPostingsp13&14BladeRunnerApplicationp15 KingcomeFloodFundraiserp16 SocialAssistanceFormp17-19Valentine’sActivitiesp20 Calendar

GN & Laichwiltach Family Life Society are starting the

BLadeRuNNeR PRoGRamTo Promote Youth EmploymentWHEN: March14toApril21,2011(sixweeks($300.00TrainingAllowanceprovidedbi-weekly)

WHERE:Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xwComputerLab(a.k.a.GNCol-lege)

WHY:To give our youth the skills to seek and obtain employment and the ncessary life skills to com-pete in the work force; plus on-going support and follow-up (18 months total support)

WHO CAN APPLY:• FirstNations• 18to30yrs.• MustnotbeeligiblefororreceivingEmployment

Insurancebenefits• Unemployed• Notattendinghighschool• Havelimitedornoworkexperience• Havebarrierstoemployment

HOW TO APPLY:1. Completeanapplicationby March 1 at 4:00 pm

(sharp) ApplicationformsareonpageoratthefrontdeskoftheBandOffice

2. InterviewstobeginMarch2at1:00p.m.andwillcontinuethroughuntilMarch4until11:00a.m.(ifnecessary)

3. TheselectionwillbemadebyMarch4,12:00noon.ClasswillbeginMarch14,preciselyat9:00a.m.!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:pleasedonothesitatetocontactJackieSinclairusingthistollfreenumber1-877-777-8222oremail:[email protected]

Supported by:

Do you have pictures you’d like to see in the newsletter? E-mail them to [email protected]

YONEWS!

DID YOU KNOW: The March 3rd Trust vote will have a raffle for an iPod, phone, and netbook computer! See page 9 for more info...

IN YouR WoRdS:Margaret Mabel Joe posted the following on the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Facebook Page:“Belated birthday wishes to my son Tyrell Joe & a bday to my nephew Clar-ence Charlie for the 20th & My Gran Marion & Mother inlaw Maggie Joe & Annie Lee Charlie On the 27th too... that is from the Joe/Walkus Family ♥ Congratulations to my Brother James & Tash On their Wedding for the 18th!”

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Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band OfficePhone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402

Les Taylor, Band [email protected] / (250) 902-2307

Margaret Bernard, [email protected] / (250) 902-2308

Conrad Browne, Economic [email protected] / (250) 902-2301

Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social [email protected] / (250) 902-2309

Colleen Hemphill, [email protected] / (250) 949-8424

Jessie Hemphill, Communications & Exec. [email protected] / (250) 949-8343

Lorna Henderson, [email protected] / (250) 902-2303

Nicole McLelland, Natural Resources [email protected] / (250) 974-8424 / Fax: (888) 345-5063

Grace Smith, [email protected] / (250) 902-2320

Ted Stevens, [email protected] / (250) 949-8393

Bob Swain, Public Works(250) 230-0087

Elisha Taylor-Child, Native [email protected] / (250) 902-2223

Crystal Walkus, Treaty Resource [email protected]

Natasha Walkus, Treaty Resource [email protected]

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders CentreFront Desk: (250) 949-7406

Silena George, Elders’ [email protected]

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family ServicesFront Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fac: (250) 949-6811

STAFF CONTACT INFOYo! News is prepared by Jessie Hemphill,

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Executive As-sistant and Communications Coordinator.

This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every second week and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or com-ments about this newsletter, contact Jessie at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail [email protected]. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happen-ing in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements, lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, sto-

ries, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc.

Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community are:

Website (www.gwanak.info)Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw)

Twitter (User: Gwasnakw)

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band OfficePO Box 998

154 Tsulquate ReservePort Hardy, B.C.

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COUNCILChief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486Sits on all committees

Eddie Charlie

Forestry and Economic Development Portfolio

Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-2155

Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries,

Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty and Finance Portfolios

Crystal Walkus: (250) 230-4445

Ec. Dev., Personnel & Policies, and Recreation Portfolios

Gary Walkus: (250) 230-7770

Health & Social Development Portfolio

Robert Walkus: (250) 230-1525

No portfolios assigned yet

Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459

Housing, Fisheries, Education, and Recreation Portfolios

Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3723

Health&SocialDevelopment,Housing,Forestry,Ec.

Dev.,andRecreationPortfolios

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office News - 02/14/11

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STAFF CONTACT INFO From the Band manager’s desk:Please be advised that we are having a community cleanup again in March or April. I am hoping that as a community we can take some pride in our community and help with this event. Last time we tried to have a cleanup only 3-4 people helped. We are truly trying to make this a com-munity event. Please come out and help!!!

The District of Port Hardy is sending us a draft contract regarding animal control. The Band Council will be signing said contract. The Band will be paying the District of Port Hardy on a fee-for-service basis to impound stray dogs on the reserve (stray meaning not on a leash or oth-erwise under your control and supervision). So if your dog is missing, you can be assured that the dog has probably been impounded.

It has come to my attention that some housing contractors are seeking to have their 30-day holdbacks right away. The reason the holdback is in place for 30 days is to ensure that all the contracted work is completed and the inspections are done. If we can issue the holdback before 30 days we will try to accommodate.

At our most recent Council meeting, individuals who are selling drugs and alcohol on the re-serve were discussed. The individuals were identified and I was instructed to write them a letter and put them on notice. This was done and I hope this conduct will cease. We have struggled far too long with alcohol and drugs issues here and we are trying our very best to stop the cycle. Please let those individuals know that you as well are upset at this activity. We as a community are the best people to try and stop this debilitating and perpetual activity of ensuring our people remain in their addictions.

In the last few weeks we have been meeting with: the RCMP to try and sort out our policing is-sues; the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation to try and address our housing and employment issues; BladeRunners to try and get a program going to train youth in life skills and

employment readiness; and many other people and organizations. Our staff is try-ing their best to engage the community with our attempts to move forward

in a positive manner for your benefits. There are community meetings and band members are attending them. Please come out and find out what is going on. We value your input, so please come out and give us your valu-able ideas.

Gila’kasla!

- Les Taylor


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eLdeRS’ uPdate Hello everyone. I hope you all are in good health & are keeping warm in this

winter crisp. I would just like to take this time & thank all the Elders that have been involved with the recent activities, especially catering & cleaning of the Elder’s Centre.

I would also like to encourage each & every one of you to come and attend the Life Skills workshop that will be every Tuesday from 1-3pm. As well as the Grief work-shops every Thursdays from 1-3pm both facilitated by Val Joe. There is childmind-ing available.

There is a great Diabetic prevention program running as well with Andrea. Richard & Dodie will be taking care of those activities until Andrea returns back to work. There’s workout sessions every Tuesday & Thursday from 2-3pm @ the 1st Choice Fitness Gym and swimming every Friday @ 11am-12pm. I do encourage all the El-ders to go and take part of these fun activities.

As you all already know I have been doing home visits quite regularly. If I have not yet made it to your house, you may have not been home or you may have been taking a nap :) No worries. I can come and see you @ your home another time. The home visits went great with Mike Willie a couple of weeks ago. I look forward to working with him in getting the Elder’s Bakwamkala Teas up and running again this year.

Thank you very much Boss lady (Lily Johnny) for being able to whip up some bannock for the Elder’s catering on Feb. 9th :)

Please feel free to call or come by my office just to chat or if you need help with something I might be able to assist you with. I am in the office from 8:30am-4pm (I am in through

lunch as well) (250) 949-7406

Gilakasla,

~ Silena


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PuBLIc WoRkS uPdate:Thechlorinelevelinourwatersystemforthisweekis0.10.Iamcurrentlywork-ingonourFireSafetysurveyforthecommunity.IdothesurveyintheafternoonsothatIcanattendtoothermaintenancedutiesinthemorning.

TheemergencyplanningcommitteealsomeetsonthefirstTuesdayofthemonthattheYouthCenter,10-11am.Thecommitteeisopentoanyoneinterestedsopleasefeelfreetojoinus.IwouldliketothankSimonPaulforfindingoneoftheropesthatweuseforourfunerals.Hetoldmethatheseensomekidsplay-ingwithitsohetookfromthemandgaveittome.Twooftheropeswentmissingatourlastfuneral.ThanksSimon.

- Bob

Elders Having

Fun!


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a long time ago the Gwa’Sala people lived on the islands

at the mouth of Smith In-let. One day two brothers saw mergansers swimming by. They were beautiful with their red and black feathers. The brothers admired them and wanted to eat them. They pushed their canoe into the water and paddled after the birds.

That’s how they learned about Smith Inlet. First they followed the mergansers into the mouth of the Inlet. They saw a long beach there, and salmon. Then the mergansers swam far up the Inlet to the head. The brothers saw a big riv-er there, the Nekite, but the Mergansers kept swimming on. They saw another river where small dog salmon spawn late in the fall, but the mergansers swam further. The brothers fol-lowed the mergansers into a channel where the water ran fast towards them, but it was wide enough for them to pass through into the quiet water of a lagoon on the far side.

They paddled on after the mergansers, and soon they saw smoke across the water ahead. They were very surprised at that and said to each other, “Let’s stop there and see what is going on.” They let the mergansers swim away, tied up their canoes, and went ashore. They started walking towards the smoke. There was a large, strong river there and they saw a man making λubakw (barbequed salmon) in a way they had not seen before. He had clamped the salmon horizontally on their stakes around the

fire. They asked the man his name.

“I am Sugwalis, he said, “I am from the ‘Nakwaxda’xw people.”

The brothers said to Sugwa-lis, “That’s not the way of the salmon in our river.”

“Then show me how the salmon are in your river,” Sugwalis said.

The brothers pulled out a stake and reclamped the salmon on it not sideways but vertically. “There,” they said, “that’s the way of the salm-on in our river.”

That is how the brothers began to fish in the river at Toksi, where the river flows from Long Lake into Wyclese Lagoon.

The brothers returned to their people on the islands at the mouth of Smith Inlet. They told them about everything they had seen and said that everyone would be better off up the Inlet. Then all the people moved to Toksi. There, at the river, they all came together.

This story was told by Harry Walkus (Gixsistalisama?i Wak’as). It was published in 1997 in “Gwa’Sala Nakwaxda’xw Stories, Volume 1: In Our Own Words”.

Chief Harry Walkus lived in both Ba’as and Takush. His father was Chief George Walkus of the Gwa’Sala people and his mother was Louise Walkus of the ‘Nakwaxda’xw. His first wife was Mary Charlie. She died in 1972. Harry Walkus died in 1994.

HoW tHe GWa’SaLa PeoPLe BeGaN to FISH at LoNG Lake

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Economic Development U P d A T E

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Hello again from the Ec Dev department!

We continued to have meetings after our last up-date. All our time over the last three meetings has been spent learning what the “economic develop-ment corporation” might look like, and also how the need for separation of politics from business affects what the corporation looks like. I have and continue to be as diligent as I can be about ensur-ing the Band’s assets will be protected from any fu-ture liability (legal issues) as well as best suited to ensure the least amount of tax that gets taken by the government.

We had two guests (Ken & Kenny) come to talk to community members and they met with Chief and Council as well. Both meetings were well attend-ed and lots of information was shared. There are copies of the presentation at the front table in the Band office. The next few meetings will be spent looking at the corporate structures and ensuring that all interested Band members truly understand the “whys” and “hows” of them.

The work we are doing right now is vital, as we move forward with the process the steps will begin to cost money. If you have any questions or con-cerns now is the time to get involved! It would be a shame to see all of the work and money spent is potentially wasted by members coming at the last minute with concerns or statements of them not knowing what is going on. All of the work that is being done is to help move the Nations forward in a positive and economically viable way, while pro-tecting all Band members from potential legal and tax problems.

Chief Paddy has asked me in the past about Own Source Revenues (OSR) and how this will affect the Band in the future. I have done research and will continue to do more to learn as much as I can about this. What we know so far is the Govern-ment is instituting OSR on Bands that sign Treaty and OSR allows the Government to start to de-crease the payments that the band has traditionally received for different programs. What is still very unclear is how much of a “claw back” the govern-ment will try and at what rate? My initial under-standing is the amount the government stops pay-ing is tied directly to the amount of money that the Band earns as income to the Band. The “claw back” will be gradual and over time. Again I will do more research and use this column to pass along what I learn.

We will continue to inform all Band members of the work that we are doing. Please continue to read this newsletter and you can also get updates on our website www.gwanak.info/ or on Facebook. If you have any questions please give me a call at the of-fice, (250) 902-2301 or drop by.

It is an exciting time to get involved with the Economic Development of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw people.

Gilakas’la

Conrad


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memoRIaL FeaStTo honour Ruby May Joseph, Kenneth (Butch) Henderson, Annie Brotchie, Sarah Lysne, and Lucy SmithThe feastwill take place on Sat-urday,March26attheKwanwatsiBighouseinCampbellRiver,start-ingat10:00am

Bob Swain (PublicWorks) iscomingaroundinthenextfewweekstocheckonyourfireex-tinguishers&smokealarms.

canadian aboriginal Writing & arts challengeIfyouarebetween14-29,youcouldwinupto$2,00 in this contest.Go towww.gotoinfo.ca/writingandartsformoreinformation!

INdIaN StatuS & BILL c-3Ifyouarenewly-eligibleforIndianSta-tusunder thenewBillC-3 (thanks totheMacIvorcourtcase),applicationsforregistrationwillbeacceptedstartingto-day!Toregisterorfindoutmore,gotowww.inac-ainc.gc.ca

IN YouR WoRdS:Cathy Swain posted the fol-lowing on the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Facebook Page:

“We need to be able to go to First Choice Fitness for FOUR days a week! Any takers? I’m addressing this to the various departments within our community! I won-der if anyone would be inter-ested in an evening session? Why I say that is because I am actively looking for a job. If/no, WHEN I get a job I won’t be able to attend the daily sessions!

There were 28 people at last Thurs-day’s session. Not sure about how many were at this Tuesday’s session! Each week there are DIFFERENT people coming out to see what the excitement is all about!

With the weight challenge and all at the Fitness Centre, and with everyone working on getting into shape, there is more and more involve-ment! What a way to address boredom! What a great way to work on our physical aspect of our health! Thank you, from Cathy Swain”

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GN Membership Ð VOTE March 3rd

YOUR Vote needed to spend TRUST FUNDS to better our community. From Elders to Youth - lives will be enriched by voting YES to these 4 proposals

More details on all proposals and question & answer period March 3rd at the meeting #1 Youth Sports Grant Proposal WhatÕs the Purpose? To fund youth sports & recreation activities in the amount of $200,000 for

2011. This grant amount is in addition to the regular fund raising activities that occur throughout the year.

Who does it benefit? All of the GwaÕsala-ÔNakwaxdaÕxw youth on & off reserve and their families. What does it cover? Sports & Rec Coordinator position, Sports Activities & Registrations, Band

Bus to support youth transportation, bus driver training, Day Camps, Sports Days, Equipment, Carnival Bracelets, and more fun youth activities.

#2 Elders Grant Proposal WhatÕs the Purpose? To support Elders activities & events throughout 2011 in the amount of

$200,000. Who does it benefit? All of the GwaÕsala-ÔNakwaxdaÕxw Elders What does it cover? 12-passenger, accessible van, Annual Elders Retreat, Monthly Elders

adventures ie. Museum, Culture Events etc., Upgrades to Elders facility ie. Flooring, new appliances, woodstove, furniture, Fitness Centre drop-ins.

#3 Culture Grant Proposal WhatÕs the Purpose? Revitalize our culture through activities & events in the amount of $140,000. Who does it benefit? All GwaÕsala-ÔNakwaxdaÕxw members. What does it cover? Healing Feast Ð rebirth & coming together as a community, Carved masks,

reposition our totems, canoe repair, trip to our traditional territories, language revival, traditional food gathering.

#4 Emergency Fund Grant Proposal WhatÕs the Purpose? $40,000 disbursed quarterly to fund member emergencies not covered

under any other department Who does it benefit? Any band member that has an emergency What does it cover? Emergencies that are not covered by band administration.

GwaÕsala-ÔNakwaxdaÕxw TRUST VOTE on Grant Proposals

VOTE ON MARCH 3rd 1:00 PM



MARCH 3rd VOTING PROCESS The Trust Agreement outlines specific voting requirements for Band members to vote on Trust projects and any allocation of Trust funds. The following is the voting process that will be followed at the March 3 meeting and at future Trust Committee meetings. ¥ Current Band membership list from INAC posted for all Band members to check their voting eligibility in preparation

for the vote ¥ March 3, Band Members to stop at the registration desk to check in with Electoral Officer ¥ Electoral Officer registers eligible Band Member by having them sign beside the official Band List ¥ 2 Trustees from the GwaÕsala-ÔNakwaxdaÕxw Community will sit beside the Electoral Officer to valid members who

donÕt have ID ¥ All eligible Band members will be issued a "numbered orange card" by the Electoral Officer ¥ Electoral Officer will count the registrants from the signature and they should equal the number of orange cards

distributed ¥ Once quorum is established Ð 25% of Band members eligible to vote Ð the Electoral Officer announces this to the

group ¥ The meeting occurs where Band members have a chance to ask questions regarding the proposals to be voted

upon and answered by the individuals submitting the proposal. ¥ The vote is called by the Electoral Officer. ¥ People with orange cards will return to registration desk where they will sign back in beside their name on the Band

List once again and are given a ballot by the Electoral Officer ¥ All eligible members vote via secret ballot Ð indicating Yes or No for their support for Trust fund expenditures ¥ The ballot is collected and placed in the ballot box by the Electoral Officer ¥ The ballot box is kept locked and in the control of the Electoral Officer ¥ The Electoral Officer and 5 Trustees count and record the ballots together ¥ The Electoral Officer conducts an independent 2nd count to ensure accuracy ¥ The Trust proposal is approved when 50% + 1 vote is in favour of the Trust project. If 50% + 1 votes are not

received, the proposal is not approved. ¥ The Electoral Officer provides a written report to the Trust Committee on the results ¥ The Trust Committee reports on the results to all Band members

Note: any addition, other than a check or X to indicate your vote on the ballot will be considered a spoiled ballot and the vote will not count.

**Check the voting list posted at the Band office to ensure you are eligible to vote**

If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact Crystal Walkus, Trustee at 250-230-4445 or Sandra Charlie, Membership Clerk at 250-949-8131

GwaÕsala-ÔNakwaxdaÕxw Trust

Voting Process for

March 3, 2011


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Job Title : Service ClerkEmployer: Supreme Convenience Date Posted : 2/3/11Full/Part-Time : Part-timeLocation : Port HardyDetails : Run till, make ice cream, rent and return videos, general cleaning duties, sell lottery tickets. Willing to train. Start ASAP.Contact : Apply in person with resume to Charity: Manager, 7185 Market Street, Port Hardy

Job Title : Fisheries MonitorEmployer: Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. Date Posted : 2/8/11Full/Part-Time : SeasonalLocation : Port HardySalary : $15.80 to StartDetails : We are hiring reliable and en-thusiastic people to work as Fisheries Observers with-in our Dockside Monitoring Program in Port Hardy. Observers are responsible for monitoring the offload activities of commercial fishing vessels. Refer to our website for qualifications, training requirements, and terms of employment. www.archipelago.caContact : To apply: e-mail: [email protected] fax: 250-949-7151

Job Title : Ford Parts ManagerEmployer: Dave Landon Motors Ltd Date Posted : 2/7/11Full/Part-Time : Full-TimeLocation : Port HardyDetails : Experienced Ford Parts Man-ager required for our busy all makes department. The successful candidate must be energetic, sales driven and have exceptional customer service skills. Previous Ford experience is required. The manager must be responsible for the following. Creating annual sales plans, hiring employees, dealing with and resolving customer concerns, actively manage costs, inventory control and mix, organization, training, assisting staff, increasing sales.Contact : Contact Todd Landon, Deal-er Principal at 250-949-6393 or [email protected]

Job Title : ServerEmployer: Quarterdeck Pub Date Posted : 2/3/11Full/Part-Time : Full-TimeLocation : Port HardyDetails : Server position available im-mediately, prev. serv. experience would be an asset.Contact : Drop resume to front desk of Quarterdeck Hotel, 6555 Hardy Bay Road, Port Hardy

Job Title : ECEEmployer : Rainbow Country Daycare SocietyDate Posted : 2/3/11Full/Part-Time : Full-TimeLocation : Port HardySalary : $17-18/hrDetails : Must have ECE Certificate or Diploma. Comfortable working in an infant and toddler program. Able to plan and implement daily activities, field trips, etc. Employment to start Feb 21. Please call for further information.Contact : Apply to Marnie Smith Email: [email protected] or Phone: 250-949-6021 or Fax: 250-949-6720

Job Title : Community CollaboratorEmployer : Sacred Wolf Friendship Cntr.Date Posted : 2/3/11Full/Part-Time : Part-timeLocation : Port HardySalary : $20/hrDetails : Gather information via com-munity sessions/interviews to identify child & fam-ily wellness needs. Must be familiar with non-profit, aboriginal agencies, history/issues. Criminal record check required and aboriginal ancestry preferred. Re-quire excellent written and verbal communication as well as organization, time management skills. 1 yr plus contract from present to Mar 31, 2012. Contact : Apply to Janet Hanuse, Sa-cred Wolf Friendship Center, 145 A-8950 Granville St or email [email protected]

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Job Title : Mental Health OutreachCompany Name : Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Date Posted : 2/3/11Full/Part-Time : Full-TimeLocation : Port HardyDetails : Duties include: Provide coun-selling to individuals, families and community, make home visits as required, accept referrals. Must have strong interpersonal skills, be culturally sensitive and be an effective team member. We require post sec-ondary education/training and clear criminal record. Must be drug and alcohol free, be a positive role model, and be able to understand community needs. Valid Drivers Licence required.Contact : To apply hand in envelope to Health and Family Services by 4pm. Feb 18th.

Job Title : Auto DetailerDate Posted : 1/28/11Company Name : EJ Klassen Full/Part-Time : Full-TimeDetails : Duties include washing & vacuuming client vehicles, undercoating, rustproof-ing, polishing. Deliver vehicles and pick up parts. Ap-plicant requires clean Driver’s LicenseContact : Apply in person with resume 9045 granville St Port Hardy Attn Ernie or Cory Klassen

Job Title : Construction ContractorEmployer: Quatsino Museum Date Posted : 2/2/11Full/Part-Time : ContractLocation : QuatsinoDetails : Request for contracts and in-terested parties to submit bids for construction of new museum in Quatsino. Call Perrie McGhee 250-902-0735 for bid details or questions. Bid informa-tion sheets also available at Pt. Hardy NIEFS. This is an open bid for all work and materials. Bids received until Feb 26, 2011.Contact : Contact: Perrie McGhee: Ph: 250-902-0735 Fax: 250-902-0833 or Box 28 Quatsino BC V0N 2V0

Job Title : Relief Housekeeper/ChefEmployer: Great Bear Nature Tours Date Posted : 1/27/11Full/Part-Time : SeasonalLocation : Central Coast, BCDetails : As the Relief Housekeeper/Chef, you will work as the Lodge Chef when the full-time chef has their days off, and the Lodge House-keeper when the fulltime housekeeper has their days off. Great Bear Nature Tours is seeking a highly mo-tivated candidate to work as the Relief Housekeeper/Chef at our ecotourism lodge on the central coast of British Columbia.Contact : Email resume and referenc-es to Adele de Wit / Marg Leehane at [email protected]

Job Title : Field Station ManagerEmployer : Salmon Coast Date Posted : 2/2/11Full/Part-Time : ContractLocation : Echo BaySalary : $30,000/YRDetails : Minimum 2 yr. contract. Shad-ow acting manager for 1.5 months. Start May 2011. Handyman, bookkeeping, computer skills, strong in-terest & knowledge of BC coast. Willing multitasker, maintain grounds etc. Assets: sense of humour, fund-raise, blog. Require own boat & marine safety-min PCOC & Marine radio operator certificate, valid first aid. Apply by Feb 15, 2011 with cover letter, resume and 3 references (min. 2 work related).Contact : To apply send application to: [email protected]

For more postings anytime, go to:

http://www.niefs.net/jobbank/

J O b P O S T I N G S

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GWA’SALA-‘NAKWAXDA’XW NATION &

LAICHWILTACH FAMILY LIFE SOCIETY’s

BladeRunner Program Application Form

Are you:

First Nations youth, 18 to 30 yrs

must NOT be eligible for or receiving Employment Insurance

benefits (within the last 3 years)

unemployed

not attending high school

have limited or no work experience

have barriers to employment

Do not write in shaded areas

Date interviewed:

___________________________

Active Status: ________

1 – open – enrolled in program

2 – closed – not to be contacted

3 – dropped out of program

P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Name: _____________________________________________

Address:

Date of Birth: _____________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _________________________

Native Heritage: Band name: ______________________________

Non-Status______ Metis ______ Status ______ Status number:

Social Insurance Number:

Volunteer work: (yes/no) _____ If yes, where? What type of volunteer work?

Getting and keeping a job can be difficult. What would you say are the reasons you are not working right now?

How did you learn about this program?

( ) Gwa’Sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation ( ) Canada Employment ( ) Social Worker ( ) Friend

( ) Other: ___________________

What is your program goal?

What type of work should be avoided (i.e. height, power equipment, noise, dust, heavy lifting, prolonged

standing/sitting, etc.)

Can you name 3 job areas that interest you (i.e. retail, forestry, aqua marine culture)?

BladeRunner Program Application: Page 1

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Have you attended other employment, modified or upgrading training programs in the past? If so, please state

name of program, dates you attended and outcome/result:

Please write a brief paragraph on the word “commitment” and what it means to me… (please use back of

paper)

I CONFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS

ACCURATE AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAKING

APPLICATION TO THE BLADERUNNER PROGRAM.

Signature of applicant Date

Application deadline is March 1 at 4:00pm

Interviews begin March 2 at 1:00 p.m.

Selection to be made March 4th by 12:00pm.

Class begins March 14th

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9:00 a.m. sharp

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Declaration Cut-Off Dates:

February 18 (for March 2011)March 25 (for April 2011)

Declarations received after this date will result in delayed cheque issue!

If you do not get this form in EVERY MONTH by the cut-off date, you might not get your cheque! Please

remember to bring in your BC Hydro bills as well.


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#Valentine’s Day Crafts!

Heart-shaped tea BagWarm someone up by adding a handwritten note to a tea bag. Cut two hearts out of red construction paper using a heart-shaped crafter’s hole punch (available at crafts stores). Use a metallic pen to write a short message on one of the hearts. Next, remove a tea-bag tag and, at the end of the string, affix two hearts, back-to-back, using double-sided tape or a stapler. Package bags to give as a present, or steep one in hot water and serve.

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Heart GarlandTools and Materials:• Card stock or construction paper• Scissors• Stapler• Glue stick

1. Create a heart-shaped template, or print out the heart garland template, and place it on a stack of 4 sheets of card stock. Staple the center of the hearts and cut out the shapes.

2. Make a 1-inch vertical cut at the pointed end of a heart; cut heart to about 1 inch wide all the way around the inside. Make two 1/2-inch horizontal cuts from the center of the point of the heart. Repeat with other hearts.

3. Link two hearts through the cuts at the points; glue and trim the cut ends to create a point. Continue the process until all the hearts linked.

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Blossoming BroochThis flower pin makes a pretty gift for Mom.

1. Machine-baste 1 yard of lace trim (see the Guide) 1/4 inch from its unfinished edge. Knot at one end.

2. Gently pull unknotted end of thread while pushing trim, a few inches at a time, in the opposite direction, until trim bunches at knotted end.

3. Coil along sewn edge, brushing on craft glue periodically to secure, until entire trim resembles a carnation. Tie thread end; trim

excess.

4. Cut a 1 1/2-inch circle from felt. Using a hot-glue gun, affix felt to back of coil; then glue a pin to the felt.

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Heart BookmarkThis practical valentine befits your favorite bookworm.

To make the diminutive page keeper: Create a template of a heart, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Cut out with a util-ity knife, and trace onto heavy card stock. Copy it at 80 percent, cut out, and trace onto decorative paper, such as wrapping or origami paper. Cut out both hearts, and use a glue stick to secure smaller patterned heart

to center of the larger one; let dry. Finally, trace bottom half of inner heart with a utility knife, cutting through card stock beneath. Then your valentine can slip pages between the hearts.

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For more events, be sure to check out the calendar at www.gwanak.info !

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Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19

1-3pm Healthy Cook-ing Class @ HFS

1-3pm Life Skills Support Group @ El-ders’ Centre

2-3pm Free Exercise Class @ First Choice Fitness

1-3pm Healthy Cooking Class @ HFS

1-3pm Grief & Loss Support Group @ Elders’ Centre

11-12 noon Aquafit Swim @ PH Pool

PRO-D DAY School Dist. #85

Cut-off Day for SA Forms!

Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 261-3pm Healthy Cook-ing Class @ HFS

1-3pm Life Skills Support Group @ El-ders’ Centre

10am Council Mtng.

1-3pm Healthy Cooking Class @ HFS

SA Cheque Pick-up

1-3pm Grief & Loss Support Group @ Elders’ Centre

8:30am-3:30pm Language Workshop

11-12 noon Aquafit Swim @ PH Pool

5-11pm Potluck & Dance @ Bear’s Place (R. Scott Gym)

8:30am-1pm Language Workshop

Harvey Walkus Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament

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