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Here is another issue of the newsletter for the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nation.TRANSCRIPT
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YO!News February 12, 2016 Treaty Update
The Treaty Team has been pretty busy in 2016. This is a time when meetings are held to strategize for the coming year and a time to report on the previous year. Highlights include: Chief Negotiator Meeting Maintable Negotiations Treaty Related Measure (TRM) – Archaeology/Digital Map and historic digital film presentation Summit Meeting Chief and Council Governance Meeting Chief Negotiators Meeting Chief Negotiators from around the Province met to put a presentation together for the new Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Carolyn Bennett. The goal was to explain that the land issue/negotiations cannot be seen as they are in the rest of Canada. Here in BC we have a BC Treaty process to deal with our long standing battle for recognition and respect of ourrights and title to our lands and territories, most of which were ‘not treatied’ like the rest of Canada. We also ‘hammered’ home that there must be loan forgiveness. We should/will not have to repay loans that were taken to negotiate a treaty. All BC Chief Negotiators agreed on these two main points, plus others (which I can explain in more detail at a future meeting in our community). Maintable The G-N Treaty Team met with Canada and the BC Government to receive another “offer” toward a land/cash agreement. Instead of an offer, and 3 months later than promised, the Government could not put anything on the “table” saying our needs/requests are so high that they have to get a new “mandate”. They are saying that they need to seek approval from the ‘Ministers’ for higher amounts of land and cash to ‘offer’ back to the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations. ‘Side Tables’ and Treaty Related Measures are offered to continue to find ways to move our negotiations forward. We will work on areas such as: Fish, Forestry, Re-building in the Homelands, Housing and our Bighouse, to gain the momentum needed to meet our community needs as early as possible in this Treaty negotiation process. Treaty Related Measures (TRMs) A part of negotiations that does help to move us forward is TRMs. These involve grants based on proposals we send to INAC (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada). Last year we
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The Treaty Team has been pretty busy in 2016. This is a time when meetings are held to strategize for the coming year and a time to report on the previous year. Highlights include:
Archaeology/Digital Map and
Chief Negotiators from around the Province met to put a Indigenous
Affairs, Carolyn Bennett. The goal was to explain that the land issue/negotiations cannot be seen as they are in the rest of Canada. Here in BC we have a BC Treaty process to deal with our long standing battle for recognition and respect of our rights and title to our lands and territories, most of which were ‘not treatied’ like the rest of Canada. We also ‘hammered’ home that there must be loan forgiveness. We should/will not have to repay loans that were taken to negotiate a treaty. All
Chief Negotiators agreed on these two main points, plus others (which I can explain in more detail at a future meeting
N Treaty Team met with Canada and the BC Government to receive another “offer” toward a land/cash agreement. Instead of an offer, and 3 months later than promised, the Government could not put anything on the “table” saying our needs/requests are so high that they have to get a new “mandate”. They are saying that they need to
‘Ministers’ for higher amounts of land ‘Nakwaxda’xw
‘Side Tables’ and Treaty Related Measures are offered to continue to find ways to move our negotiations forward. We
building in the Homelands, Housing and our Bighouse, to gain the momentum needed to meet our community needs as early as possible in
move us forward is TRMs. These involve grants based on proposals we send to INAC (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada). Last year we
worked on several TRMs. Most of the work was to do with the Homelands such as doing surveys to find out more about whais on the land should G-N chose to reare natural resources such as forestry, berry picking, and potential eco-tourism sites should our people chose to live and work there to support their families in the future. Another study that was carried out was an archaeology study looking at what life was like in villages hundreds and thousands of years ago and heritage areas that need protection and will serve to educate future generations of our children when they wish to learn more about where and how their ancestors lived.In the second week in March our TRM teams are going to set up displays and report out on what they have found and learned. This event will be similar to the one done two weeks ago at the Elders Centre when members archeological findings,viewed newly created digital maps, and watched films of interviews with our Elders. Members were also treated to the first release of Triston Swain doing a powerful music video displaying his amazing talent. Summit Meeting The Treaty Team attended a Summit meeting last week where we gained knowledge about the negotiation challenges with the new federal government. We also had a report from the Sliammon First Nation to hear how implementation of their treaty is proceeding. Chief and Council Governance SessionsSince December’s three-day workshop on Governance with Chief and Council, a follow-up meeting was held midto continue training on governance topics. These topics include, for example, role of hereditary system, roles of elected councillors, etc. The next monthly meeting on governance with Chief and Council will take place next week.Future Planning The Treaty Team will work together with Chief and Council and Trust to develop a communicatthe community will be hired and trained to help to meet communication needs. In addition to Yo News, the trainees will plan on and hold meetings including family and large meetings; do website updates, create social media sites as Facebook, and much more. The Treaty Team are happy to work with Trust and the GAdministration to find ways to effectively communicate plans and activities together with members so that we can all move ahead with clear understanding and commonthe G-N members now and into a positive future. Watch for the job posting for the Communication trainees in early-mid March. Gila’kasla Prepared by: Colleen Hemphill, Chief Negotiator
worked on several TRMs. Most of the work was to do with the Homelands such as doing surveys to find out more about what
N chose to re-build there. What/where are natural resources such as forestry, berry picking, and
tourism sites should our people chose to live and work there to support their families in the future. Another
that was carried out was an archaeology study looking at what life was like in villages hundreds and thousands of years ago and heritage areas that need protection and will serve to educate future generations of our children when they wish to
out where and how their ancestors lived. In the second week in March our TRM teams are going to set up displays and report out on what they have found and learned. This event will be similar to the one done two weeks ago at the Elders Centre when members learned about recent archeological findings,viewed newly created digital maps, and watched films of interviews with our Elders. Members were also treated to the first release of Triston Swain doing a powerful music video displaying his amazing talent.
The Treaty Team attended a Summit meeting last week where we gained knowledge about the negotiation challenges with the new federal government. We also had a report from the Sliammon First Nation to hear how implementation of
Chief and Council Governance Sessions day workshop on Governance with
up meeting was held mid-January to continue training on governance topics. These topics
f hereditary system, roles of elected councillors, etc. The next monthly meeting on governance with Chief and Council will take place next week.
The Treaty Team will work together with Chief and Council communications plan. Two members of
the community will be hired and trained to help to meet communication needs. In addition to Yo News, the trainees will plan on and hold meetings including family and large meetings; do website updates, create social media sites such
The Treaty Team are happy to work with Trust and the G-N Administration to find ways to effectively communicate plans and activities together with members so that we can all move ahead with clear understanding and common purpose for all
N members now and into a positive future. Watch for the job posting for the Communication trainees in
Prepared by: Colleen Hemphill, Chief Negotiator
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Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionis This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every first of the month 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]
Grace Smith: (250) 902-2320
Treaty, Housing, Infrastructure Portfolios
Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852 Health and Social Development,Ec. Dev. Band Office,
Capital, Treaty, Education, Personnel, Infrastructure, fishing, FuneralPortfolios
Lucy Scow: (250) 230-4275
Ec. Dev, Youth, Treaty, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios
Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034 Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing, Education, Fishing Portfolios
Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642
Youth, Education, Infrastructure Portfolios
Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360 Housing, Social Development, Ec. Dev, Youth, Housing,
Education, Personnel, Fishing, DarrylPortfolios
Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459 Social Development, Ec. Dev, Band Office, Capital,
Treaty,Housing, Personnel, Fishing, Funeral Portfolios
Eddie Charlie; (250) 230-4212 Social Development, Personnel, Housing,
STAFF Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Dylan Thomas, Band Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-2307 Margaret Bernard, Finance [email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development [email protected] / (250) 230-5081 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty [email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant [email protected] / (250) 949-8994 Chelsey Walkus, Food & Nutrition Coordinator [email protected] Katrina Johnny, CCP Coordinator [email protected] / (250) 902-2305 Lucy Scow, Social Development [email protected]/ (250) 902-2309 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 Patrick, Public works/recycle operator [email protected]/ (250) 230-4892 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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I am requesting that all band members to please start referring to our street names when calling Telus, BC Hydro, and especially 911. I have sent this map to the Mapping and Database Coeveryone faster in emergency situations. Once they coordinate our maps to their maps they will contact telus and resend a map for future use in emergency situations. Thank you for your cooperation
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I am requesting that all band members to please start referring to our street names when calling Telus, BC Hydro, and especially 911. I have sent this map to the Mapping and Database Co-ordinator, North Island 911 Corp, so that they can find
r in emergency situations. Once they coordinate our maps to their maps they will contact telus and resend a map for future use in emergency situations. Thank you for your cooperation
I am requesting that all band members to please start referring to our street names when calling Telus, BC Hydro, and ordinator, North Island 911 Corp, so that they can find
r in emergency situations. Once they coordinate our maps to their maps they will contact telus and resend a
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Yo Wiksas?
I hope everyone is doing well.
The Elder's Program has been off to a very good start this new year. Chelsey and I have started what we
like to call: The good food Program for the Elders. Last week we started everyone off with some honey.
Honey is a great alternative for sugar.
Elder's Day every Wednesday at 12pm has been a hit. We have been getting 15+ elders show up. That's
really awesome! We have also had some staff come a join in and do little announcements or presentations.
Thank you staff.
Last week we showed a documentary called: my big fat diet. It featured first nations people from Namgis.
The Elders enjoyed it as they saw so many familiar faces in there.
We learned that carbs aren't that good for us.
This week we reopened the discussion as to where the elders would like to go this summer. They have a
few different ideas as to what they'd like to do. We will further discuss as a group and brainstorm next
week vacation ideas.
Thursday continues to be Elder's movie night at 6pm. Come put your feet up, enjoy some popcorn while
watching a movie with your friends.
Next Friday the Elders will be doing a hot lunch fundraiser. We will have spaghetti & ceasar salad with a
piece of garlic toast for $5. Drinks and baked goods will also be for sale. If the weather is nice, the elders
could wash your car while you eat. The car wash will be by donation. Interior vacuuming will also be
available.
Please come out and support our Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Elder's as they prepare for their trip this
summer.
There is a clam digging trip that is being organized by the health nurse in fort Rupert. I will see if a
bunch of us can go and get the elders more clams. My apologies if we missed you the first time around. It
was not intentional. We had divided it upon everyone we could with what we had.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or stop by the office.
Gilakasla
Silena George, Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Elder's Coordinator
phone: 250 949 7406
fax: 250 949 7402
email: [email protected]
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Nutritional Information/Clean Eating& Next Good Food Bag Day A lot of people think that healthy eating is super expensive. The cost is a little bit more sometimes but you can’t put a price on your health/life! Here is some information on processed foods (not healthy) and non-processed foods(healthy) Processed foods are foods that have been altered from its natural state in some way. Anything processed contains added salt, sugar and fats which makes their shelf life longer and the flavour more appealing. This leads to people eating more than recommended which can also lead to obesity, diabetes or cancer. Examples of processed foods: Canned soups, fruits and vegetables, white refined sugars, margarine, kraft cheese slices, hot dogs, savoury snacks, kraft dinner etc. Non-Processed foods are foods that are found in their natural state that has not been altered at all. The more you eat healthier, the more healthier you will feel! A healthy nutritional diet contributes to healthy weight management, better energy levels, you get the nutrients you need daily and an all around healthy body. “Shop the perimeter” means staying on the outside of the aisles. You should only go down the aisles for a few things. Example of a clean eating list: Protein: Chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, cottage cheese, eggs. Carbs: Sweet potato, brown rice, rolled oats, quinoa, whole grain breads and pastas. Fats: Almonds, coconut oil, avocado, almond butter, peanut butter, olive oil, chia seeds. And of course, fresh fruits and vegetables. Helpful (healthful) tips to keep in mind: -Read labels -Think inside the box -Pay attention to sugars -Portion sizes -Make small changes at home The Good Food Bag consists of a healthy recipe, fresh fruits and vegetables. If you have any recipe suggestions or any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me The next Good Food Bag day is on February 24th 2016 Thank you! ChelseyWalkus Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator (250)949-7406 (250)230-2319 [email protected]
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LOCAL JOB POSTING Noon Hour Supervisor I - Contract Company: School District #85 Industry: Education Wage: $21.46/ hr Expiry Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 8am Qualifications & Experience: NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR I Pay Rate : $ 21.46 per hour Location : Eagle View Elementary School Hours of Work : 5 hours per week, while school is in session Start Date : ASAP until incumbent returns Reporting To : Mr. D’Arcy Deacon, Principal, Eagle View Elementary School MAJOR DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS – See attached job description. How to apply: Noon Hour Supervisor (Posting #8) Applications should be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Please direct all applications to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) P.O. Box 90 Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2PO Education Assistant I - Contract Company: School District #85 Industry:Education Wage: $25.71/ hr Expiry Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 8am Details: Education Assistant I (Posting #7) Please See Attachment for more details. Qualifications & Experience: EDUCATION ASSISTANT I Pay Rate : $25.71 per hour Location : Port Hardy Secondary School Hours of Work : 28 hours per week (plus 1 hour for LIF in 15/16), while school is in session Start Date : ASAP Reporting To : Ms. Patti Burt, Principal, Port Hardy Secondary School MAJOR DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS – See attached job description. CPI and POPARD training is required. FASD training is preferred. This position may involve working with students who can be physically aggressive. Please Note: The Board encourages employees without EA I qualifications to apply for this position. If the Board is unable to fill the position with a qualified person, the Board will fill the position on a day-to-day basis with an EA II ($24.32 per hour) or an EA III ($21.46 per hour). Complete details in the attachment below. How to apply: Please direct all applications to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) P.O. Box 90 Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2PO
Payroll and Benefits Administrator - Full-Time Company: Kwakiutl Band Council Industry: Management/ Administration Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 8am Details: We are seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Payroll and Benefits Administrator within our organization. In addition to payroll and benefits responsibility, the successful candidate will assist the finance team as required. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to have a significant impact on the well-being and everyday lives of a First Nation community. Kwakiutl is a progressive and transformative Nation located on the beautiful north end of Vancouver Island (Port Hardy). Key duties and responsibilities: • Processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis for 75+ status and non-status employees • Managing employee records and timesheets • Ensuring compliance with legislation and organization policies and procedures. • Responding to payroll queries from employees, management and external parties. • Administering and maintaining group benefits and pension plans, including submission of new enrollments, changes and terminations. • Preparing monthly reconciliation and remittances for group insurance and pension plans, Workers' Compensation, and other remittances directly relating to payroll, including ROE filing, preparation of T4's and summaries. • Preparing payroll journal and other journal entries currently in SAGE 300, transitioning to Zyntax April 1 • Posting of revenue and preparation of bank reconciliations • Assisting with the month end duties and year end audits. • Special projects and ad hoc analysis Qualifications & Experience: Requirements: • Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification is preferred • 3-5 years' experience with full cycle payroll processing • Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) • Familiarity with ACCPAC (Sage300) is an asset • Post secondary education in accounting or payroll • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to organize and prioritize workloads under tight deadlines • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Strong technical, problem solving and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement in the management of confidential information • Final candidates will be asked to provide a criminal record check. How to apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit resume, indicating salary expectation. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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If you feel you have the demonstrated background and are interested in learning more about this opportunity please forward your resume to [email protected] or call 778.432.3056. Welder/Fabricator - Full-Time Company: Marshall Welding Industry: Construction/ Trades Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 8am Details: Do you want to work in a fabulous seaside community in an Oceanside workshop within walking distance of all amenities? Boating, fishing, quading, camping, and hiking at your doorstep. Swimming pool, golf course, and curling rink. No traffic lights! Fresh Crab, Prawns, Salmon, and Trout. Rural living at it’s best! The Job may be yours if you: • Are self-motivated • Can work independently • Have stainless steel, aluminum and steel welding experience • Have basic tool/mechanical knowledge and aptitude • Are experienced in the various types of welding, machines, tig, stick, etc • Have AutoCad experience • Have fabrication experience Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: • Must be a good listener • Min Level B Welder • 1st year fabrication • Fluent English reading/writing skills • Current BC Driver's licence How to apply: Send Resumes to: [email protected] Marshall Welding PO Box 1764, Port Hardy, BC, Canada V0N 2P0 Phone: 250.949.0424; Fax: 250.949.9171 Room Attendant / Gardener - Seasonal Company: Bear Cove Cottages Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: $13.50/ hr Expiry Date: Monday, February 15, 2016 - 8am Details: Looking for a reliable, committed cleaning person to perform daily duties at our resort . The successful applicant will be self -motivated, punctual and have an eye for detail. This job is physically demanding .Transportation is necessary, due to our location. Qualifications & Experience: We will train the right candidate, previous cleaning experience is an asset. How to apply: Email your current resume to [email protected] Website: http://bearcovecottages.com
Fishing Guide - Seasonal Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: Day Rate Expiry Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 - 8am Details: All aspects of salmon and halibut guiding, prep work, cleaning boat and looking after clients needs. Qualifications & Experience: SVOP, RROC, MED 01, Level I First Aid. Preference given to CTAG endorsed guides. Training can be provided to the right candidate. How to apply: Please email: [email protected] Economic Development Manager - Full-Time Company: Quatsino Economic Development Limited Partnership Industry: Management/ Administration Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 - 8am Details: The primary objective of the QEDLP is to diversify and strengthen the Quatsino First Nation’s economy, including attracting investment and fostering trade for the benefit of the Quatsino First Nation’s Traditional Territory. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and responsible to Chief & Council and Quatsino community membership this leader will work closely with other funding partners to facilitate economic development across political and sector boundaries. The EDO will form critical relationships, find partnership opportunities, attract new funding sources, and deliver projects and programs focused on increasing economic activity for the benefit of the Quatsino Nation. Qualifications & Experience: The ideal candidate is a professional, values-driven leader from the economic development, business sector, or a related industry, with the ability to build wide-reaching support to enhance economic development. The right candidate will bring superior interpersonal and communication skills combined with a proven track record of achieving outstanding business development results. For additional details on qualifications, please see attachment. How to apply: Please submit your resume with a cover letter referencing “EcDev Manager” and three recent references by February 26, 2016 to: Quatsino Economic Development Limited Partnership 322 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Email: [email protected] Tel: (250) 949-8147 Fax: (250) 902-0638
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BIRTHDAY WISHES/ REQUESTS
Tiff Wallace: I have the 2016 Harvey Memorial Floor Hockey trophy sponsor sheets if anyone is wanting to sponsor any trophies. You can contact me on my cell 250-230-9413 or Facebook me for more info. Thank you ~ Tiff Happy "27th" birthday to my sister Ele on feb.20! We love you lots! Feb.24: Happy anniversary to my babiest baby brother Buddy & sissy Vanessa. Also happy anniversary to Don & Linda Felkley. Feb.26: Happy 37th anniversary to my parents Tom & Anne Wallace Feb 27: Happy birthday to my birthday buddies: mom Marion Wamiss, my nieces Shayla & Annie Lee, also to my Aunty Maggie & cousin Lucy George. Feb. 28: happy birthday Aunty Hotstuff aka Kathy Walkus & also to Kenneth. Lots of love from Tiff & fam ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Priscilla Charlie-Iraheta: Would like to wish Aunty Joanne Brotchie and Uncle Norman Brotchie Happy Anniversary with many more yrs to come. Love from Priscilla Diana Luis jr baby Rj Feb 14th.
Happy 73rd Birthday granny Marion Wamiss love you lots gran Happy birthday Lucy George Happy birthday Tiffany Wallace Happy birthday Aunty Maggie Joe Happy Birthday my sister Samantha Nelson Sr. Feb 27th love you all hope you all enjoy your special day. Happy Birthday to my brother Andrew Moses Dawson Happy Birthday Susan Hanuse Feb 23rd I love you both so much. Have a great day Happy birthday nephew Clarence Charlie Feb 20th Sister Angela Wiks Happy birthday Feb 13th Happy birthday grandpa Harry James Sr Feb 15th Happy Birthday sister Rose Dick Feb 10th love you all so much. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maggie Coon: Happy birthday bro Derrick feb 14 Happy birthday sister Eleanor feb 20 th Happy birthday sis tiff February 26 Happy birthday grandson Kenneth Ricky toretto Feb 28 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Angela Marie: Happy birthday Brandi! (Feb.20th) Ang&family Happy 11th birthday Nevaeh! Love mom, dad, Tom, and dodie.
Happy 2nd birthday baby k (feb.28) love auntie Ang & family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ethyl Marie Skookum: Sending very special Birthday wishes to our beautiful daughter Angela Katrina for February 13th Also sending special Birthday wishes to our oldest granson who will be turning a whole double digits , That's right Raiyden , a Happy 10th birthday to our oldest grandson Raiyden, We hope you both have thee most amazing days , We love you both from Dad Victor and l ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Richard George: FEBUARY 14TH TOME 10:AM AT THE PORT HARDY WELCOME SIGN OUT ON THE HIGHWAY TO THE ONE IN THE WATER FRONT THE ANNUAL WALK TO HONOUR ALL WOMAN OF THE PASSED; THE WOMAN MISSING; THE WOMAN MRUDED AND THE WOMAN STILL LIVING A time of memories a time of prayer All Are Welcome To Join In carry flowers a photo to honour our woman heart emoticon XOXOXOXOX From Richard George ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Violet Shannon: February 13th Happy birthday to my beautiful sister Angela Wiks. I hope you have a great day, February 17th Happy birthday to my brother Vincent OG Robinson. I hope you have a good day bro, Love and miss you both also on February 17th would like to wish my handsome nephew Ray Man a very happy 10th birthday. Love you babe xoxo February 14th- Happy birthday to bro Derrick Tyler Skookum also xo love ya bro February 23rd. Sending a very Happy Birthday in heaven to my brother Victor Walkus who would've been 26 years old again. I know you will have a great time with loved ones. I miss and love you everyday ♡ Love from Vi & Baby Vic ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Margaret Skookum Joe: Birthday Wishes To My Son Tyrell Dean On Feb 10th, And Also To My Nephew Clarence Charlie On The 20th, My Granny Marion Wammis On The 27th & My Mother Inlaw, And My Nephew Dennis Charlie Jr For The 20th Also:) Love From The Joe/Walkus Family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ George Victoria Lillian: February 11, Happy birthday to my baby Lacey Warren. Love you tons from me and daddy. (Valena and Jackson Warren) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Crystal Violet: Happy birthday to nevaeh, baby K, Brandi, and Ele from crys hen Bryce and ty Happy birthday mama Ele and baby K lots of love from (baba) Bray ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Loraine Skookum – Wilson: Special birthday wish to mommy wamiss love you lots also birthday wish to
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my sister Tiff Wallace and to Lucy George and to who ever else on this day love you all God bless Special birthday wish to my one and only son Andrew Moses Dawson love you so much son ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vanessa Elizabeth: Happy 3rd Birthday to Lacey Warren February 11th Happy Birthday to my Sister Valena February 17th Happy Birthday to my cousin Susan Hanuse February 23 Tons of love from my parents William, Helen, My children Jenna, Jeffrey, Jordan, and (me) Vanessa Thank you ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Courtney Johnny: February 4th Happy 22nd belated birthday to Travis Walkus Love your 3 kids and court ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Roxanne Walkus: Happy 25th Birthday! Mathew Walkus February 27th
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stephanie S Walkus: February 18th happy 14th birthday Dom . We Love You. Have a great day Mom & Orb February 16th Happy birthday god son Daniel Jr . we love u . Steph Dom Orb ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cara Nellie Anderson: Feb 10: happy b day Arthur Feb 11: happy b day princess Loni Elizabeth Doris Boone Feb 16: happy 12th birthday to my boy (June) Daniel Charlie Feb 18: happy 14th to Dom Love and hugs fr Cara ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Donna A. Williams: Feb 19 Happy Birthday to our son David. Love mom dad sisters and brothers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mabel James: Wishing my husband Harry James sr a very happy birthday. Fr. Mabel & Kids & grandkids& great grandkids and Lexi.PS Feb 15th is his birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Betty E Walkus: Belated birthday to my daughter Gloria, FEB.7TH
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alice George-Wamiss: Happy birthday to Sister Mary - Feb 15 Tyrone - Feb 15 Davit - Feb 23 Boots - Feb 27. Wishing you all the best. From Bill, Alice & family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gladys Dawson: Happy bday to my brother Andrew Moses Dawson LOVE your sister Gladys Feb 23 happy bday to my
beautiful granny Marion Wamiss luv you so much gran from your granddaughter Gladys Feb 27 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb 12th HBD Eric Joe Feb 18th Albert Joe Marion Wamiss 27th Love from Maggie Joe _____________________________________________