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Call out list
Hello G-N Community!
I am happy to say I Bernadine Clayton will now
be taking over the call out list.
How it works
Go the GN office to fill out the Form. The GN
office passes the information to the interested
member in the Port Hardy area who are on the
call out list. This is for Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw
members only. Friendly reminder you do not have
to contact me in any way because I have all you
information all you have to do is wait for a call.
First on, first served in rotation
The job call-out list works on a first come, first
served basis. When job notices arrive at the office,
we match the job to people interested in that type
of work. You will be called in order your name was
added to the call out list. Once you’ve been called
out, the next job posting goes to the next
interested person on the list. When we reach the
bottom of the list we start at the top again and
your turn will come around again. So it is a
rotating list, everyone on the list will be called in
turn.
We keep track of when and how many times we
try to contact you. If we cannot contact you using
the information you provided or you do not
respond in a reasonable time, we need to move
onto the next person because the employer will go
elsewhere to fill the position.
Improving your chances
Keep your information up to date
especially if your contact information
changes. If we can’t contact you we have to
move onto the next person on the list as
employer will look elsewhere for workers.
If you receive notice of work and do not
want to or unable to work, please let me
know and we will move onto the next
person.
Tell me if you are no longer interested in
more, it will save calling you, your name
can be put back on the list at a later time.
YO! News
February 13, 2015
3- Housing Office New/Report 4- 6 Recycling Depot 7- Community planning meeting 8 Thank you community 9 Honour Your Health Challenge 10 Family Fun Day 11 Helping struggling children and teens 12-13 Job Trainings 14-15 Bingo 16-19 Local Job Postings 20-22 Birthday Wishes/ Requests 23 Voting
Call Out List
Cell # Job Interest?
Experiences?
Phone # Camp job??
Trained in?
Come fill one out
Please come to the GN Band office to do another form with your accurate information and new phone number.
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Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist 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 comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine 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 happening 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, stories, 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)
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office
PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0
COUNCIL
Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486
Sits on all committees / [email protected]
Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-3404
Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries, Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty, Personnel and Finance
Portfolios
Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852
Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios
Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3855
Health & Social Development, Housing, Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios
Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034
Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642
Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360
Housing Portfolio
Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459
STAFF
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office
Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Dylan Thomas, Band Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-2307 Les Taylor, Native court worker
(250) 949-8343 Margaret Bernard, Finance
[email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development
[email protected] / (250) 902-2301 Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development
[email protected] / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty
[email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant
[email protected] / (250) 949-8994 Lucy Scow, Finance/ council secretary
[email protected]/ (250) 902-2300 Lorna Henderson, Housing
[email protected] / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer [email protected] / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education
[email protected] / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works
[email protected] / Cell: (250) 230-0087 David Schmidt, Natural Resource manager [email protected] / (250)902-2310 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre
Silena George Elders’ Coordinator
[email protected] / (250) 949-7406 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services
Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School
Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca
Eke Me-Xi School (250) 949 - 8332
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Housing Office News/Report
February 11, 2015
Housing Committee - The housing office is still working on getting the Housing Committee up and
running again. I have a meeting with Chief & Council on the 12th to get the committee ratified! once this
is done we can start having regular meetings again :)
Housing Policies and Housing Rental Agreements - Once the newly formed housing committee is ratified
by C&C we will begin to look at a universal Housing Policy, Housing Rental Policy, and Terms of
Reference for the housing committee. We are hoping to apply these policies to all band rental properties,
not just Social Housing Units.
The housing office is still doing the necessary call outs for maintenance and other services, rents are
being collected by most, not all, but MOST :) which is a great improvement. One of the top priorities for
the new committee, once they are established, will also be dealing with the non-payment of rents. Invoices
and bank deposits are being done every month. Entries for rent charged and rent paid are being entered
into the computer and printouts are given to the band manager so that they are brought to the attention
of C&C for review as well.
CMHC Plan to Improve Operations - The housing office has been working in partnership with CMHC to
address CMHC Housing operations since 2013. It was held off for the year that I was away but is now
underway again. Mostly dealing with CMHC units under our operating agreement.
Lot-in-fills - As you may have noticed there has been a lot of work being done around the reserve, old
units that were condemned were burnt down and the Lots that they were on, cleaned up and ready for
new buildings. Once the committee is in place we will begin meeting to determine the next process of
building new homes on those potential lots.
Housing Conference - I will be attending a Housing Conference in Vancouver along with Dodie Rufus and
Leslie Walkus on February 20th. Hopefully they will have new information on building, renovation, and
new tech materials. Leo Lawson will also be attending this conference.
CMHC annual Client Visit is this year, which means our representative will be here in July to inspect the
Social housing units again to be sure we are complying with our operating agreement. Look for notices as
to the exact date once it is confirmed. So, be prepared for an inspection in April and in July CMHC rental
units.
Thank you, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at 250-902-2304 or email me
[email protected] anytime! You can also message me on FB
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G&N RECYCLING DEPOT
Hello everyone, hope everyone is having a happy new
year. I’ve included another list of acceptable and
unacceptable items for the recycling depot.
The hours are 1-5pm
-Monday
-Wednesday
-Friday
I’d like to ask people not to drop things off after hours.
Dogs and birds have been making a mess of garbage been
left behind and other Items such as beds, couches, boxes’
has been getting wet and makes it difficult to deal with
once I’m back to work. So please wait until the facility is
open and I will be happy to assist you. Please remind
children not to climb the fences while depot is closed
would hate for someone to get hurt if there is no one
around.
Thanks Brandon Walkus
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Emergency planning meeting:
Our next scheduled meeting is on March 5, 10-11 am at
Wakas Hall.
Please feel free to drop by and see what we are doing.
Culverts:
It has been noticed that children have been putting
blocks of wood and other debris into the culverts when
it's raining.
It cost the Band over $3,000.00 to get one culvert
cleaned out and have it replaced because it was plugged
with old wood.
Please watch your children and get them to stop doing
this.
Together we can have a safe and clean community.
Bob Swain
Public Works/Emergency Coordinator
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations
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The families of late Audrey Cadwallader Johnny would like to thank the community for their love and support, Gilakinatl'kas'la!
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****Call for Interest****
- ON-RESERVE JOB TRAINING -
For Gwa'sala-Nakwaxda'xw members (see poster below)
Starts March/April, part-time
FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT THE BAND OFFICE:
ERIN (250) 902-0550 OR CONRAD (250) 902-2301
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LOCAL JOB POSTING Cook-Seasonal
Company: Malcolm Island Inn
Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality
Wage: $15/hr
Expiry Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 -
8am
Details: Experienced cook for restaurant/pub
style meals. Manage and operate Oceanside
kitchen 3-4 days per week- afternoon shifts.
Could commute from Port McNeill or
accommodations can be available. Flexible hours
and basic menu. If you are looking for work for
the next few months, or until the fall, please
send your resume:
Qualifications & Experience: We are an
oceanfront hotel/restaurant. Perks to living in
Sointula include hiking fabulous beaches and
trails, kayaking, storm watching and meeting
great people!
How to apply: Email resume to:
Website: http://www.malcolmislandinn.ca
Band Administrator-Full-Time
Company: Quatsino Band Council
Industry: Management/ Administration
Wage: DOE
Expiry Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 -
8am
Details: The Band Administrator, under the
general direction of the Band Council and subject
to its policies and procedures, administers the
affairs and programs of the Quatsino First
Nation. The Quatsino First Nation is located
near Coal Harbour on the north end of
Vancouver Island.
Job Description: The Quatsino First Nation Band
Administrator will be responsible for the
administering and overseeing of all band
programs and will ensure programs are
administered within budget. The Band
Administrator will ensure that band policies and
procedures are adhered to; and, supervise all
band program managers, coordinators,
employees and contractors.
Job Duties
• Strong Human Resource skills and an ability to
manage, supervise and provide support to staff in
meeting program requirements/mandates.
• Ensuring proper maintenance, use, occupancy
and control of buildings, equipment, and works
controlled by the Band.
• Advisor to Chief and Council on all areas of
band management.
• Knowledge working with provincial and federal
funding agencies including: programs,
regulations, procedures of AANDC and other
funding agencies.
• Acts as a liaison and public relations officer for
the Council in matters of administration.
• Good knowledge of financial accounting
principles for budget planning and monitoring of
expenditures.
• Ability to write funding proposals, preparation
of reports and correspondence.
• Attend Council Meetings and Committee
meetings when required.
• Provide the council with monthly reports on
band programs and operations.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively – verbally
and written.
• Experience working in First Nations
communities and culturally sensitive.
Qualifications & Experience:
• A degree & solid educational background in
Business Administration or Management
• Demonstrated proposal writing skills
• Financial experience & education (accounting
skills)
• Successful management in a First Nations
operation (4-5 years)
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal
skills
How to apply:
Please direct any questions and/or your cover
letter, resume complete with three references,
and a criminal record check to:
Quatsino Band Council
Attn: Tara Nelson, Executive Assistant
305 Quattishe Rd
V0N1K0
Tel: 250.949.6245
Fax: 250.949.6249
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Email: [email protected]
Mechanic-Full-Time
Company: Triport Marine
Industry: Construction/ Trades
Wage: $18-30/Hr DOE
Expiry Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 -
8am
Details: Other Requirements: Class 5 or 3
driver's licence, steel toe boots and raingear. Able
to start immediately.
Qualifications & Experience: Mechanic duties,
general maintenance and repair of boats, trailers
ect.
Experience with hand tools, forklift operation,
class 4, class 3 licence would be an asset. Must be
physically fit.
How to apply: Pleae apply in personto 8000 B
Goodspeed Rd. or email resumes to
[email protected] Attn: Jim
Support Worker-Casual
Company: Supported Child Development
Program
Industry: Social Services
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 8am
Details: This is a substitute on call position for a
Support Workers
It has flexible hours and competitive pay.
The job entails working with children with extra
support needs in the Port Hardy and Port
McNeill area.
How to apply: Fax : 250.949.8344
Email : [email protected]
Support Worker-Contract
Company: North Island Crisis and Counselling
Centre
Industry: Social Services
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 8am
Details: The Supported Child Development
Program is seeking a Support Worker(s) to work
within a multi-age daycare with 4 children
requiring some extra support
Pay rate and hours will be based on the
developmental needs of each individual child.
To start as soon as appropriate person(s) are
found.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Understanding of developmental milestones in
children
• Caring and nurturing
• Physically able to keep up to children in a busy
environment
How to apply: Fax resume to 250 949 8344 or
email to [email protected]
Certified Dental Assistant-Casual
Company: 'Namgis Dental Clinic
Industry: Health
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 8am
Details: This is an call casual position to cover
for our 2 full-time CDA's time off. Some work
could be scheduled in advance but some would be
short notice.
Qualifications & Experience: BC Certified Dental
Assistant
How to apply: email [email protected]
Red Seal Automotive Technician-Full-Time
Company: EJ Klassen
Industry: Construction/ Trades
Wage: Excellent Wage/Benefits
Expiry Date: Friday, February 20, 2015 - 8am
Details: Full time permanent position at busy
GM dealership.
Qualifications & Experience: Must be Red Seal
Certified Automotive Technician
How to apply: Apply in person to Brent Mitchell
or Cory Klassen: 9045 Granville St. Port Hardy
BC or Phone: 250.949.7442
Experienced Grade Hoe Operator-Full-Time
Company: RSD Road Building
Industry: Forestry
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 8am
Details: Rate of pay to be negotiated based on
experience. Camp work, shift 14-7. Fly into
camp, boat to work site.
Qualifications & Experience: Forestry road
construction company requires a skilled grade
hoe operator. Experience with building coastal
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logging roads mandatory. Level 1 first aid
required or course taken within 3 months of hire
date. Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license.
This position will entail shift work in remote
areas (Camp) and work outside in all types of
weather.
How to apply: Email resume with references to
Residential Program Worker-Casual
Company: North Island Crisis & Counselling
Centre Society
Industry: Social Services
Expiry Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 8am
Details: The North Island Crisis and Counselling
Centre is looking for caring, responsible
individuals interested in working with adults in
a residential setting. The main responsibilities
include providing a supportive home
environment for people experiencing mental
health and addiction concerns. Day, afternoon
and night shifts available. Wanting to add to a
wonderful staff team, already in place.
Qualifications & Experience: Caring, responsible,
likes to cook. Experience working with
vulnerable individuals an asset.
How to apply: Send resume to Admin. Manager
fax to 250 949-8344
email: [email protected]
Deadline for applications is February 16th, 2015
Only those short-listed will be contacted
Fishing Guide-Seasonal
Company: Leisure Suit Charters
Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality
Wage: Salary+100% of tips
Expiry Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 8am
Details: Must know how to fish anchovies for
salmon and how to catch and land halibut. We
are looking for a long term employee that has a
passion for sport fishing. We operate on out of
Port McNeill and Port Hardy. At Leisure Suit
Charters we are committed to creating a spirit of
employee comradeship and providing the best
the industry has to offer through competitive
wages, land based accommodations, quality
uniforms, and top of the line fishing equipment.
Qualifications & Experience:
• SVOP
• RCOC
• Level I First Aid with the marine endorsement
• Marine Emergency Duties 003
• C-tag Certification (preferred but not required)
How to apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to
Website: http://leisuresuitcharters.com/
Relief Cook-Full-Time
Company: Lewis Point
Industry: Forestry
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8am
Details:
*Preparing, seasoning and cooking of all meals
*Maintain high levels of food safety through
strong culinary techniques
*Ensure cleanliness standards are met
throughout the kitchen
*Assist the main shift cook in menu planning
and grocery order submission
Qualifications & Experience:
*Red Seal Journeyman Chef Certification an
asset
*Previous camp experience and asset
*Food Safe Certificate
*Be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a
work shift
*Be able to work comfortably and maintain high
levels of performance during work shift
*Level 3 First Aid and asset
How to apply: Please forward Cover Letter and
Resume, email: [email protected] or fax 250-956-
4888
BoomMan-Full-Time
Company: Lemare Group
Industry: Forestry
Wage: Union
Expiry Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8am
Details: Accomodations Provided
Qualifications & Experience:
*Experienced Coastal Boom man
*Minimum 5 years’ experience
*Ability to work independently
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*Stowing and towing with Dozer and Sidewinder
Boats
*Boom stick drilling with auger
*Sorting Export and Domestic
*Valid MED3 Ticket
*Valid Drivers’ Licence
How to apply: Please fax: 250-956-4888 or email:
Youth Coordinator-Part-Time
Company: Quatsino Band Council
Industry: Social Services
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8am
Details: Responsible for creating positive
programming for youth.
The Youth Coordinator is tasked with creating
and encouraging relationship building and
enhancement of relationships between Quatsino
Youth and the Quatsino community.
Qualifications & Experience: Current First
Aid,Current FoodSafe,Current Driver's licence
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and
writing
Strong Organization skills and excellent time
management skills
How to apply: Please direct cover letter, resume
complete with 3 references and a criminal record
check by Wednesday February 11, 2015 4pm to:
Quatsino Band Council
Attn: G. Elaine Shorty - Band Administrator
305 Quattishe Rd. V0N 1K0
Fax: 250-949-6249
Email: [email protected]
Elder Coodinator-Part-Time
Company: Quatsino Band Council
Industry: Social Services
Wage: TBD
Expiry Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8am
Details: Responsible for creating positive
programming and workshops for Elders.
Successful applicant will create and encourage
relationship building and enhancement of
relationships between Quatsino Elders, Youth
and the Quatsino community.
Qualifications & Experience: Current First Aid,
Current FoodSafe, Current Driver's licence
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and
writing
Strong Organization skills and excellent time
management skills
For further job details please see attachment.
How to apply: Please direct cover letter, resume
complete with 3 references and a criminal record
check by Wednesday February 11, 2015 4pm to:
Quatsino Band Council
Attn: G. Elaine Shorty - Band Administrator
305 Quattishe Rd. V0N 1K0
Fax: 250-949-6249
Email: [email protected]
Only those chosen for interviews will be
contacted.
Robson Bight Marine Warden (Vessel Operator/
Research Observer)-Seasonal
Company: Cetus Research & Conservation
Society
Industry: Other
Wage: $15.00/hr
Expiry Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8am
How to apply: Email:
Website: http://www.ProtectOurWhales.com
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BIRTHDAY WISHES/ REQUEST
Happy 2nd Birthday to my niece Lacey... Feb 11th
and Happy Birthday Valena Feb 17th... Much
loves from Jenna Jeffrey Jordan and Vanessa...
Thank you
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Happy birthday aunty Mary and Tyrone
February 15th
Happy birthday Brihanna Jacobson February
13th
Happy Birthday David George February 23rd
Happy Birthday boots (Lucy George) February
27th. Hope You all enjoy your day love you all
from Joanna, Rolando, Tynisha, Mckayla,
Tomika and Mitchell
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Birthday wishes to sista Angie Feb 13th bro
Derrick Feb 14th brother Vincent and Raiyden on
feb 17th Brody Diago & Terrance Jr on feb 24th
fr: kevin Val and kids.
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Happy Birthday to Janella Johnny & Gran
Kathy Walkus Feb-28th! from Janine and the
kids.
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Happy Birthday to Late Bunny, also Happy
Birthday to Gran Kathy and Terrance Brown
from Janella Johnny
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Special birthday wishes to my oldest grandson
Raiyden Walkus Feb 17th, My beautiful baby
Angela (Fancy- Face) Wiks Feb 13th, my
handsome nephew Darrick Johnny Feb 14th, my
great nephews Terrance Brown Jr & Brody
carpenter Feb 24th and whoever else is
celebrating their birthday in the month of
February, this coming out from Lenny & Ethyl
Joseph and they're house , hope you all have a
good and safe weekend
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Happy Birthday Nevaeh! Feb 15 Love Nan &
Eileen
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Happy birthday Aunty Mary George Feb 15th
and to my Elder Lucy George Feb 27th
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HBD to Travis Feb 4th, Faya FEB 15th, Brandi,
Clarence (Link) & Eleanor FEB 20th, mom
Marion FEB 27th, and Aunty Kathy FEB 28th.
Also, sending Bday wishes heaven bound for our
dear cuz Freddy Hanuse on the 20th as well! gone
but never forgotten
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Happy 10th birthday nevaeh!
Love mom, dad, Tom, & dodie
Happy birthday Berbie! Feb.20th
Love auntie dodie, Ang, James & family
Happiest 1st birthday baby k !
auntie Ang & family
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Happy 72nd Birthday Granny Marion Wamiss
We love you granny best wishes ♡
Happy Birthday Aunty Tiffany Henderson
Wallace love you Aunty
Happy Birthday sis Lucy George love you
Happy Birthday Aunty Maggie Joe love you
Wishing Aunty Dora Charlie Happy Birthday up
in Heaven miss and Love you Aunty.
Happy Birthday to my nephew Clarence Charlie
love you Feb 20th
Special Birthday wish to my Brother Andrew
Moses Dawson we love you brother
Love from Priscilla Diana Luis Baby Rj
Happy Birthday to Susan Hanuse Feb 23rd
Happy birthday to my beautiful niece Annie-lee
Charlie I love you babe
From Aunty Priscilla Diana Luis Baby Rj Feb
27th
Wishing you all nothing but the best in the Yrs to
come
February 27th ♡☆♡☆♡☆
From Priscilla Diana Luis Baby Rj
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Happy birthday to sis Ele Wilson on February
20th. Happy birthday to my birthday pal Shayla
Dick, Mom Marion Wamiss, my niece Annie-Lee,
Aunty Maggie Joe & cuz Lucy on February 27th.
Happy 1st birthday to thee most handsome baby
boy Kenneth & Aunty Hot stuff aka Kathy
Walkus on February 28th
Lots of love Tiffany Charlie & family
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A very Happy Birthday going out to my beautiful
mother Betty Walkus February 19th . May you
have a wonderful day from all of us in
Wuikinuxv!
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WOULD LVE TO SAY TO MY DEAR DAUGHTER
RAVENAONCE AGAIN 🎂 HAPPY
🎂 BIRTHDAY
WISHING YOU A VERY 😋HAPPY 2015😋
AND VERY BEST IN THIS NEW YEAR
LOVE YOU MY DEAR
AND AS WELL TO MY OTHER BLESSED DAUGHTER
ELEANOR ENDA-ANNMAY U HAVE A GREAT DAY 🎂
LOVE YOU MY DEAR ELEANOR 🎂
YOUR BOTH GREATEST "GALS" I LOVE DEARLY
HAVE A GREAT DAY
😋RAVENA /ELEANOR
😋WOULD LOVE TO "WISH" MY SIS TIFF AND AUNTY
KATHY🎂 A VERY SPECIAL HAPPY B/DAY LOVE TO U
SPECIAL LADIES
HAVE A GREAT BLESS YEAR 2015
AS BEEN SHARED WITH THIS MONTH OF FEB
AWESOME HEARTSAS I"D SHARE ANOTHER SPECIAL
"WISH"
WOULD TAKE THIS MOMENT TO SAY
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BEAUITFUL NIECE 🎂
ANGELA 🎂
WE LOVE U DEAR NIECE
HAVE A GREAT DAY !!!
GOOD DAY FAMILY/FRIENDS 😋
WOULD LOVE TO WISH MY DEAR NEPHEW DARRICK
.J HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂
N MAY UR DAY BE AS SPECIAL AS U GIVE YOUR
GREATEST LOVE TO ALL THAT NEED AS U SHARE
THIS SPECIAL DAY HEART FULL OF HAPPY
VALENTINE TO ALL HEART LOVE U NEPHEW
DARRICK 😋😋
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A wonderful thing to honor my friend and
brother (Doug Johnny)
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Special birthday wish to my one nd only son
Andrew Moses Dawson love from mama cat also
to my beautiful mommy Wamiss love u lots
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Special birthday wish to my one nd only son
Andrew Moses Dawson love from mama cat also
to my beautiful mommy Wamiss love u lots Feb
17th.
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Happy birthday neveah 15th. Happy birthday to
my babiest neph curt on 17th and neph nick 17th
happy birthday to Dom on 18th sis heather
johnny on 20th happy birthday sis tiff on 27th and
happy birthday to the wisest one I know aunty
Kathy on 28th. Happy biRthDay toWe sis boots
Lee and aunty Marion too. We love you all and
pray you all have a blessed day. Loads of love
from Andi n me ♡
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Happy 30th Birthday To A Great Father/Bf
Andrew Moses We Love You Have A Fantastic
Day(: Love Your Kids Tyrese,Neshaun,John-
Jon,Starlit-Skye,Harmony,Storm& I Feb 23rd
_____________________________________________ Birthday Wishes from Lou and Elizabeth
Walkus Family to the following:
Ravena Coon, Lano Walkus, Jenelle Walkus,
Loni Anderson, Raymond Bleaney-Walkus,
Perrys Charlie, Daniel Charlie Jr.,
Dominic Walkus, Shayla Walkus-Dick, and
Tiffany Charlie.
We wish you a very happy birthday and
many more. Lots of love from all of us ♥
Also: I would like to wish my husband
Chris Andrew a very happy Valentine's
Day. I don't need jewellery because I
know our love is priceless. I don't need
flowers because they die - our love
won't. And I don't need chocolates to
know our love is sweet. All I need is you
because you complete me. Love Andrea
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Heavenly Birthday wishes to our beautiful
mother Darlene A. Walkus Feb. 25th. Miss you
mama.
____________________________________________ Special heavenly birthday wishes going up in
heaven for my handsome son Victor. Henry .
Robert .Walkus Jr aka (Jun-Jun ) February 23rd
Gone but never forgotten till we meet again Son-
Shine ,Go rest high ,I truly love and miss you
very much
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Happy 14th Anniversary to my Handsome
Husband Buddy Lloyd! Love you babe! February
24th.
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FEBRUARY 14,2015 Time 10:00am There
will be a Walk to Honour All Woman Past
Present & Missing I will start at the Port
Hardy welcome sign out of Port Hardy on the
highway walking to the one at the water
front dress accordingly to the weather ware
comfortable foot ware carry water ALL ARE
WELCOME TO JOIN IN CARRY OR WARE
SOMETHING TO HONOUR THE SPECIAL
WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE XOXOXOX Invite
From Richard George
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GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 02/13/2015
February 13th, 2015 VOTING ON
FEB. 23, 2015 – 10:00 – 6:00
AT WAKAS HALL
According to the Gwa’sala – ’Nakwaxda’xw Band Trust Agreement, Section 12 (c),
“Council shall initially appoint one or two Trustees who are Band Members but not
at the time a Councillor of the Band, known as Community Trustees, for a two (2)
year appointment. Thereafter, they shall be elected for two (2) year terms by Band
Members eligible to vote at General Band Meetings.” The two positions have now
ended for the two trustees, Robert Walkus (Gwa’sala) and Lucy Scow
(Nakwaxda’xw).
The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Trust Committee have set the dates for nominations
and for the vote. Those nominated will decide for whatever position that they are
agreeing to run for, either Gwa’sala or Nakwaxda’xw. As per Gwa’sala-
‘Nakwaxda’xw Election guidelines, you must be a member of the band and you
must be 18 years of age to nominate, or to run for a position. Voting will occur on
February 23rd, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Wakas Hall THE UP-DATED
VOTERS’ LIST IS POSTED AT THE BAND OFFICE.