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PAGE 1 GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 04/2/2015
KEDC update
k’awat’si Economic Development General
Partner Corporation (KEDC) is up and
running. With the launch of our new website,
the announcement of a new fish and seafood
cold storage facility, the start of family
meetings and our upcoming hotel project,
we’re excited to say that we’re on the move.
Our website launched this week. It provides
information about our projects and
developments in the community. You can
check it out here: http://kedc.ca/.
We are excited to announce that we are
constructing a new fish and seafood cold
storage facility in Port Hardy at the Old Mall
site. The 2.2 million pound capacity facility
will be built by the k’awat’si Construction
Company and is set to begin operations in
time for the summer sport fishing season.
KEDC has created an agreement with
successful local fish processors Hardy Buoys
Smoked Fish Inc, to provide key seafood
services under lease at the site. Further,
Keltic Seafoods has committed to being one of
the new facilities’ first committed customers.
We will start meeting with community
members shortly. We want to talk to you
about KEDC, how it’s structured and its
vision. We also want to find out what’s most
important to you as we move forward.
KEDC is also undertaking the renovation of
the Port Hardy Inn. We’ll be working with
Mizare Hospitality to renew the property and
transform it into the region’s premier, First
YO! News
April 2, 2015 3 Elders Update
4 Treaty Negotiation Update
5 TB Update
6 Housing Update
7-8 Duties of Emergency Program Coordinator
9 Easter Egg Hunt for G-N Nation
10 Call Out List
11 G-N Recycle Depot
12 Harvey Walkus Memorial Floor Hockey
Tournament
13 Easter Egg Hunt at Stink Creek & Stories Beach
14 Appreciation to the ones who helped support
Caroline J. Walkus
15-16 North Vancouver Island 1st
annual Hockey
Camp
17 Join our First Nation Role Model Program
18 First Nation support Worker?
19-23 Local job Posting
24-26 Birthday wishes/Request
27 Easter Coloring pg
Nations owned, operated and themed four-
star destination hotel. It will offer high-end amenities and services
for North Island visitors and residents.
Finally, congratulations to our community
survey winner, Mary McDougall, who has
won flights to Vancouver and tickets to a
Canucks game. Many thanks to everyone who
participated in the surveys, we really
appreciate the feedback.
We look forward to our upcoming projects
that partner with community members and
stakeholders to foster economic prosperity in
the region.
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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 bandreception@gwanak.info
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 / paddywalkus@gmail.com
Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-2155
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 Manager@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2307 Les Taylor, Native court worker
(250) 949-8343 Margaret Bernard, Finance
finance@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development
ecdev@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2301 Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development
patriciad@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty
chemphil@telus.net / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant
kasalas4859@hotmail.com / (250) 949-8994 Lucy Scow, Finance/ council secretary
lucyscow@gmail.com/ (250) 902-2300 Lorna Henderson, Housing
l.d.henderson7@live.ca / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer lhanslawson@msn.com / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education
grace.smith176@gmail.com / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works
bswain4@telus.net / Cell: (250) 230-0087 David Schmidt, Natural Resource manager david.schmidt@snrc.ca / (250)902-2310 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre
Silena George Elders’ Coordinator
Silena1314@gmail.com / (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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Yo wiksas.
I hope all is well with you and yours. As you all
may already know, I was off for two whole weeks
and just returned back to work on Monday March
30. This was has been short but sweet.
There has been only one Elder showing up to
walking club. I do hope to see more of you down
here using your exercise machines. After all, that's
what they are here for.
Elder's day luncheon went very well today. We had
18 elders show up, as well as the Band manager,
one council rep, a few staff & community members.
Thanks to Colleen Hemphill and the Elder's Council
for putting together such an amazing meal. A big
round of applause to Cathy Swain & Betty for their
delicious pies. Everything was wonderful!
At this meeting that took place April 1, 2015, the
Elders did a vote on where they would like to go for
their annual trip this year. By a unanimous vote, the
Elder's will be attending the Annual Elder's
Gathering in Victoria July 7, 8 & 9. We will be
leaving Monday July 6 at 9am. We will return
Friday July 10th around 4pm. We will travel by bus
and the Elder's Van to this gathering.
Fundraising will continue for this years trip. If you
would like to come along, you are required to help
with fundraisers.
Weekly activities are as follows:
Tuesdays: Walking club at 1pm Elder's Center. We
will use the gym equipment.
Wednesdays: Elder's Day. 10am Cooking begins.
On the menu for next week~ Y'usa, biscuits, herring
eggs, seaweed, & Jello.
STAFF & COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE MORE
THAN WELCOME TO COME TO ELDER'S
LUNCHEONS! A great way to introduce yourself
to the G&N Elders and update them or just visit
them :)
Friday 10th: 12pm Elder's Council meeting, Good
Food Bag Day! Pick up between 1 & 4pm at the
Elder's Center, except for Elder's bags will be
delivered if you purchased one.
I will be away Thursday April 2 on OT.
Have a great weekend & Happy Easter everyone!
Gilakasla,
Silena George, Elder's Coordinator
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An update on Treaty Negotiations: Family Meetings
We are about ready to hold another Family Meeting on April 2. This Thursday, we will have had five
family meetings, three since the November 27, held at the Wakas hall when the governments made their
first offer.
The sole purpose of the Family Meetings are to help GN members gain a better understanding of the
Treaty Process including the 6 stages of negotiations. What is the Agreement In Principle, the voting and
ratification procedures, status, the Indian Act and taxation? Members bring their questions about treaty
and ask about elections, governance, child and family services as well as education issues. Community
members want to know what could be lost or gained under Treaty.
Each meeting lasts around three hours and includes a dinner, child minding and door prizes. The last
three meetings have been held at the Charlie Family Meeting Place. We are very grateful to have been
allowed to have the meetings in the Charlie Family Meeting Place. It has been good to meet as a family
unit, it seems that members feel more comfortable to speak out on issues of concern and ask questions
when surrounded by their own families. Children are provided child minding services as well as dinner at
the Health and Family Services Building. We invite family members to take on the various tasks to
support the meetings, such as minute taking, catering and child minding. Turnout has been very good
with numbers ranging between 25 to 35 people to each meeting.
It is planned that we will continue to hold meetings with all family and family heads. Once we have met
with each family we will go back and start the round of meetings again. Often members leave with more
questions than they arrived with. It is important that we continue to help promote the understandings
about Treaty. Members need to be made aware of what change could come about. What are the matters
of concern, what will improve for our people and community?
It has been good for me to get out to talk to you folks ‘one on one’ about the current issues and prospects
for the future of our community. It is strong and respectful dialogue that takes place. It has been an honor
to do this work with you as we strive to find ways to work together to make a better future for our
children and their children for generations to come.
Gilakasla,
Colleen Hemphill
Chief Negotiator, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Treaty Team
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March 30, 2015
To Community Members:
Just a little update on what I have been doing.
In February, much of my time was devoted to the annual TB testing. We tested over 100 adults and children.
Nash, from TB Control, was quite happy with the turn out. Tuberculosis is a bacteria that can affect the
kidneys, bone, brain, spinal cord, lymph nodes, lungs (most common) or anywhere in your body. TB can be
transmitted when an infected person coughs, laughs, or sings and droplets from their mouths are released into
the air. TB germs may be spread when someone else breathes in these droplets. Early detection and
treatment of TB prevents it from spreading to other people. When the immune system can’t keep the TB
bacteria asleep any longer it becomes TB disease. Some people may have the TB Infection meaning that they
have the TB germ but it is asleep in their body. This infection may develop into the disease in a few months or
a few years or, it may never develop into the disease.
Some symptoms of TB:
Night sweats Coughing two or more weeks Weight loss Fever Loss of appetite Fatigue
Of course, only medical professionals can determine if you have the disease or not and that is why TB testing
is important to do every year.
Dr, Reynolds specializes in diabetes and anything to do with the glands. He has been to our office two times
now and has seen some community members. If you have diabetes or glandular problems and would like to
talk to him, he will be back in our office on Monday, May 4, 2015 morning.
We held our Teleopthalmology Clinic on March 19 and 9 clients were called and 7 made their appointments.
This is a great success! In previous visits, the teleopthalmologists from ITHA, accepted anyone and everyone
but their guidelines have changed and now, can only see those clients that have diabetes or prediabetes.
Besides them checking your eyes for any damages done by diabetes, they also check how your blood sugars
have been doing in the past few months via the A1C testing. They would like to see everyone who has
diabetes but, if they can’t then they hope those people are seeing someone to monitor their eyes because
diabetes can cause blindness if sugars are frequently out of control. They will be back in September.
I have also been inputting all the names into our database. There were a lot of names so it took up a lot of my
time.
Finally, I have taken some elders to Aquafit. What is Aquafit? It is exercise done in the swimming pool. You
don’t need to know how to swim as the exercises take place in the shallow end of the pool. It is a great form
of exercising as they work everything on your body from your arms to your legs and your cardio (breathing)
and you won’t feel the pressure that you might if you did these exercises on solid ground. Note that people of
all sizes attend Aquafit and the ladies are very friendly.
Andrea Walkus-Andrew
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Housing update
Please come to the band office to fill out the Annual Rental Extention Agreement form
People who are on assistance as well please come fill this form out, it will be here at the band office at the
front desk.
Thank you
Lorna Henderson
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Easter Egg Hunt
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation
Easter egg hunt this Sunday at the
memorial park for ages 6 and under at
1:00pm and 12 and under at 1:30pm, if
any adults are able to come help me hide
eggs I will be there at 12:30pm
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Call out list
Hello G-N Community!
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
REMINDER, IF I PHONE YOU AND THERE IS NO ANSWER THEN I WILL HAVE TO KEEP MOVING
DOWN THE LIST, BECAUSE SOMETIMES WHEN I GET ASKED TO FIND A WORKER THEY WILL
NEED ONE RIGHT AWAY.
My apologies if you missed out, but honestly there will be more work coming up and I'm doing the best I can to
get to you all, but really need you to come and give me the right numbers to reach you at. I don't know what
jobs are coming up I pretty much wait until I get asked to find someone. You can even phone the band office
and give me a right number.
Thank you all for your understanding
Bernadine Clayton
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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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Harvey Walkus Memorial 14th annual floor hockey tournament 2015
April 24,25,26, 2015
Wakas Hall, and Arena in Port Hardy B.C.
Mens entry fee $250, Accepting first 20 teams with already 10 teams confirmed, ladies entry fee
$200, accepting 10 teams with already 9 teams confirmed half entry fee is needed to confirm your
spot which will be non-refundable we do accept email transfers to send in your deposits:
mrs_tiffany_charlie@hotmail.com
The roster limit is un-limited, the wakas hall will be 4 players on plus goalie, and the arena will
be 5 players plus golie.
All teams will be playing on Friday sorry for the inconvenience
This trophy and 100% payout of entry fee to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams and as well as individual
trophies
Mens: (if we get 20 mens team) Womens: (if we get 10 teams)
1st - $2800, 2nd - $1400, 3rd - $800 1st - $1100, 2nd - $600, 3rd - $300
If you would like more information call or text:
Gary Walkus 250-230-3852 or Darcy Walkus 250-504-0301 or 250-949-1484
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Local Job Posting
Class 1 or 3 Driver- Part-Time Company: J.D. Petroleum
Industry: Transportation
Wage: Competitive
Expiry Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 9am
Qualifications & Experience: Experienced Class 1 or
Class 3 driver required for in town, night shift work.
Clean abstract required.
20-24 hrs/week May-Sept
How to apply: Please apply by email to
port_hardy_agency@telus.net or by fax to 250-949-6381
Clerk Cashier - Full-Time
Company: Old School House Store
Industry: Retail & Wholesale
Wage: $10.25 Hour
Expiry Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 9am
Qualifications & Experience: Full Time and Part
Time positions available.
Job duties include: customer service, cashiering,
stocking, cleaning and lottery.
How to apply: Please apply in person with resume
to 4950 Beaver Harbour Rd No phone calls please.
Taxi Driver- Full-Time Company: Town Taxi
Industry: Transportation
Wage: $10.25 Hour
Expiry Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 9am
Qualifications & Experience: Permanent Full Time and
Part Time positions available, this is a 3 month seasonal
position.
Must have a class 4 Licence. Must be responsible for
cash. All shifts available.
How to apply: Please mail resume to P.O. Box 2691 Port
Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 or Apply in Person
Tally Person- Seasonal
Company: Keltic Seafoods Ltd
Industry: Aquaculture
Wage: $17.00
Expiry Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 9am
Details:
• Duties as assigned by your manager
• Program computer with daily lots specific to
daily orders/customer requirements
• Work with staff to accurately weigh net
weights of product and record onto tally record
• Fill out all necessary paper work
• Keep day to day lots separate
• Fax pertinent information to customers
• Work with site Manager and supervisor
Qualifications & Experience:
• Extremely well organized and problem solver
• Basic math skills
• WHMIS certification
• Good clean “food safe” hygienic work habits
• Able to comply with Occupational Health and
Safety Program regulations
• OFA 3 an asset but not necessary
• Fisheries sector Tally experience
How to apply: Please email or fax a resume to:
Human Resource Manager
Keltic Seafoods
PO Box 1559, Port Hardy, BC, Canada V0N 2P0
Phone: 250-949-2973 Fax: 250-949-8825
Email: HR@kelticseafoods.com
Website:
http://www.kelticseafoods.com
Shake Cutter- Full-Time
Company: Fortech Cedar
Industry: Forestry
Wage: Negotiable
Expiry Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 - 9am
Details: Cut & trim cedar blocks. Details to be
discussed. Start asap
Qualifications & Experience: Must be experienced
and have all related work gear; vehicle & DL an
asset. Require hard hat, safety caulk boots, saw,
raingear.
How to apply: Telephone Jim Bleaney:
250.949.7806
Fisheries Manager- Full-Time
Company: Kwakiutl Band
Industry: Aquaculture
Wage: $55,000-$65,000 per annu
Expiry Date: Monday, April 13, 2015 - 9am
Details: About the Opportunity
The Kwakiutl Band Council (KBC) is seeking a
full-time permanent Fisheries Manager to join
their team in Tsaxis, just outside of Port Hardy
on Northern Vancouver Island.
The purpose of the Fisheries Manager's position
is, under the direction and guidance of the Band
Manager, to oversee the overall activities of the
KBC Fisheries Department in accordance with
policies, agreements and related priorities set by
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the Kwakiutl Band Council (KBC). This includes
overseeing all fisheries that are managed by
KBC, including boats, licenses, related gear and
associated fisheries staff and/or fishing crews.
The Fisheries Manager is tasked with referrals
specific to aquatic resources, as well as managing
the Kwakiutl members' interests. Tasks include,
but are not limited to, the following:
• Provides quarterly reports to the Chief and
Council regarding all fisheries related issues and
concerns;
• Serves as a liaison with relevant and strategic
associations, advisory committees, industry
partners, as well as facilitates mutually
beneficial relationships with other Bands, and
with federal and provincial government
departments;
• Participates when requested in decision
making with Chief and council regarding the
Kwakiutl natural resources;
• Researches and drafts applications for funding
opportunities for the Kwakiutl Band in fisheries
related issues;
• Develops and implements Aboriginal fisheries
strategy with a focus on the Kwakiutl "Treaty of
1851" treaty right to "fish as formerly",
sustainable harvesting methods while balancing
other interests and needs of the Nation and
members;
• Plays a lead role in initiating and
implementing employment, training, and
business opportunities in the fisheries
department;
• Coordination of marine plants and all natural
resources management programs;
• Plays a lead role in negotiating and
implementing fisheries agreements;
• Prepares and secures contracts for support in
consultations and technical support for
agreement negotiations;
• Provides education and awareness programs of
all natural resources, fresh and marine waters;
• Coordinates scientific research on fish habitat
and the potential impacts of development on fish
and fish habitat;
• Coordinates habitat protection and monitoring
of enhancement plans;
• Coordinates stock definitions, enumerating and
assessment surveys; and
• Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge of the Kwakiutl community, culture
and language is an asset. It is paramount that all
positions within the band strive to communicate
and serve the Kwakiutl people in a manner that
respects, enhances and promotes the cultural
identity and well-being of both the individual
and the community. This position will strive for
cultural safety by:
• gaining cultural awareness and cultural
sensitivity;
• Understanding and complying with any
Kwakiutl policies or position statements on
"cultural safety" (and ensuring it is reflected in
individual training / professional development
plans);
• Ensuring that plans, policies and activities
undertaken promote the holistic health and well-
being of the Kwakiutl in a way that incorporates
and promotes the cultural aspects of the
Kwakiutl people and traditions; and
• Overall, assisting in the articulation and
establishment of cultural influence expectations
in the KBC Fisheries Department's planning and
day-to-day operations
Other Job Information
•In order to be awarded this employment,
candidates must successfully and periodically
undergo an appropriate criminal records review
and police record check to demonstrate that
there are no relevant charges or convictions.
•This role will require travel to and work in a
variety of different work environments, as well
as work outside normal business hours and to
function independently.
•The successful applicant must agree to abide by
KBC organizational policies (i.e., personnel policy
and other policies).
•The successful applicant will also demonstrate
the ability to work independently, to organize
work, prioritize workload, possession and
application of excellent communication skills
(written, inter-personal).
•Must be respected within the community.
•Preference may be given to Aboriginal
applicants those with a degree or diploma (as
above), and those with direct working experience
in this role with Kwakiutl Band Council or other
First Nations.
•Must perform other duties as assigned.
About the Benefits
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In return for your commitment and passion, you
will be rewarded with a competitive salary of
$55,000-$65,000 per annum along with an
excellent benefit package, which includes:
•Medical, dental and vision coverage;
•Pension plan;
•Vacation negotiable for the right candidate; and
•Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Upon joining our team, you will find yourself
welcomed into a team committed to a spirit of
cooperation and openness and fostering a
community-oriented cultural environment.
If you share our commitment to facilitating and
encouraging the long-term and sustainable
development of our commercial and food
resources, we want to speak with you - apply
today!
About the Organization
Located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island,
the Kwakiutl Indian Band is a rural community
located in Tsaxis (approximately 10 minutes
away from Port Hardy). The Kwakiutl Band
Council offers a variety of programs, supports
and services, including education, social
development, housing, economics, fisheries,
accounting, treaty negotiation, language, child
and youth, and administrative management.
As stewards of the marine areas throughout our
territory, the Kwakiutl will continue to pass on
ecological knowledge of our ancestors to ensure
that economic activities taking place in our
marine environment are done in a manner that
respects and protects our cultural values,
ensures access for food, social and ceremonial
purposes and benefits the Kwakiutl First Nation
and future generations.
The Kwakiutl Fisheries Department facilitates
and encourages the long-term sustainable
development of our commercial and food fishing
resources, and is committed to working with
Band members and to developing closer and
more effective relationships with national
institutions, academia and the private sector to
achieve long-term sustainable results.
About the Area
With a population of over 4,500, Port Hardy is
the largest community on the northern part of
Vancouver Island. Offering a variety of services
and programs, residents enjoy an array of
outdoor activities, a vibrant arts and culture
scene and a diverse business community. The
community is well connected to other Vancouver
Island communities via Highway 19 and the rest
of the Province by a regional/local airport and the
BC Ferry system.
Qualifications & Experience:
About the Qualifications
As our ideal candidate, it is strongly preferred
that you hold a university degree or diploma in
biology or marine biology, resource management,
environmental sciences or other related
disciplines, or equivalent training and
experience.
The Fisheries Manager holds a senior
management position within the Kwakiutl Band
and as such, the position requires:
•Training and a minimum of 3 years of
experience in a West Coast marine and
freshwater fishery;
•Hands-on experience in vessel maintenance and
operation (including regulatory requirements);
•Strong knowledge of BC and Federal fisheries
policies and management regimes;
•The ability to manage field and vessel crews in
an efficient, professional and fair manner;
•Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, formal
writing (such as briefing notes, strategy
documents, work plans, etc.) and communication
skills;
•The ability to engage and work effectively with
Kwakiutl community members and other
stakeholders; and
•Computer and technical writing ability.
•A successful criminal records check is
mandatory
•Must have and maintain a valid BC Drivers
License as a condition of employment and
preferably have access to a reliable vehicle.
How to apply:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to download
and review the thorough job description prior to
applying.
In order to be considered for this role, you must
submit your application before 8 a.m. on
Monday, April 20, 2015.
These details and more are provided via the
website below. To apply, please do so via the
website (i.e., paste the URL address into your
browser) below.
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http://www.applyfirst.ca/jobs/Science-
Technology/Environmental-Science/3774-
Fisheries-Manager?search_id=14526
Website:
http://www.applyfirst.ca/jobs/Science-
Technology/Environmental-Science/3774-Fish...
Dishwasher- Full-Time
Company: Market Street Cafe
Industry: Other
Expiry Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 9am
Details: Job duties include washing dishes,
cleaning, light prep tasks, and if qualified, possibly
some cooking during our busy season.
Our ideal candidate is punctual, self-motivated,
organized, cool under pressure, able to manage their
time well, and comfortable working in a casual,
family-run kitchen.
Hours are Tuesday- Friday, 11-close/cleanup, and
Saturday 10-close/cleanup, but may increase a little
over the summer. Most days you'll finish around
4pm.
Qualifications & Experience: Kitchen experience an
asset but not necessary. Will train the right
candidate.
How to apply: Bring a resume to Market Street
Cafe, 7030 Market Street Port Hardy
Daycare Worker- Part-Time
Company: Kwigwis Daycare
Industry: Education
Wage: $10.25/hr
Expiry Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 9am
Details:
This job is a great opportunity for someone who has
a desire to work with children, age 3-5, alongside
ECCE's. The position is temporary/part time until at
least July, and possibly longer. The hours are split:
from 8:30 until 10am, and again from 2:30 until
4:30pm, with flexibility. Pay is $10.25 per hour plus
4% vacation pay on each cheque.
The Job revolves around working directly with
children and assisting with field trips, beach walks,
art projects, outside games, inside activities and
daily routines. The health and safety of the children
are the priorities set out by licensing, the Band and
Kwigwis Daycare.
Qualifications & Experience:
Must be 19 years old, confidentiality form, TB
Testing, Dr's Note stating good health, Genuine
interest in childcare, 2 reference letters, clear
criminal record check, current resume, Foodsafe
certificate, current first aid certificate.
How to apply:
Please bring a current resume (list work experience
and/or workshops or training done for children), 2
written references and a cover letter to Kwigwis
Daycare by April 10, 2015.
Interviews will held shortly after with position
beginning as soon as possible.
Red Seal Automotive Technician- Full-Time
Company: EJ Klassen
Industry: Construction/ Trades
Wage: Excellent Wage/Benefits
Expiry Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 9am
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
Hooktender- Full-Time
Company: Sdjl Contracting Inc.
Industry: Forestry
Expiry Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 9am
Details: Hooktender needed for a camp job. Shift
work.
Qualifications & Experience: Previous experience is
a must. First aid is preferred.
How to apply: Please email resumes to
sdjlcont@gmail.com
Sanitizer Specialists- Full-Time
Company: Keltic Seafoods Ltd
Industry: Aquaculture
Wage: $17.00
Expiry Date:
Friday, April 3, 2015 - 9am
Details:
• Cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing processing rooms
• Inventorying sanitizing and cleaning supplies
• Laundry duties
• Other duties as required by the company
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Qualifications & Experience: Keltic Seafoods has
an immediate opening for two (2) sanitation
specialists. These employees will work
afternoons and evenings with an expectation of
up to 40 hours per week. Staff will be provided
with instruction and training commensurate
with their responsibilities. This employee will
require their own transportation and WSBC
approved safety toed rubber foot wear. Cleaning
performance must be to Canadian Food
Inspection Agency standards. (CIFA) Must be
able to wear a respiratory mask.
Desired Qualifications:
• WHMIS certification
• Food Safe certification
• Forklift experience an asset but not necessary
• Occupational First Aid Level 1
• HACCP training
• Chemical awareness
• Industrial cleaning experience
• Attention to detail
How to apply:
Email, Fax or in person
Human Resource Manager
Keltic Seafoods Ltd
PO Box 1559, Port Hardy, BC, Canada V0N 2P0
Phone: 250-949-8088 Fax: 250-949-8825
Email: HR@kelticseafoods.com
Website:
http://www.kelticseafoods.com
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Birthday wishes / requests
Birthday wishes;
April 5th - Happy 17th Birthday to my handsome
nephew David Wallace Jr. Hope you have the
best day! Love you babe!
April 7th - A very Happy 19th Birthday to my
beautiful, intelligent, loving & most special
niecey Kristen Hope Walkus. I love you so much
babe! Hope you have the best birthday ever!!!
April 11th - Happy Birthday to my neph Corey.
Love you babe! Hope you have a blast!
April 12th - a very Happy Birthday to some
beautiful ladies; twins Shawna & Sasha! Love
you both so very much! Miss you ladies! Also to
my handsome godson Braden Walkus! I know
you'll have a wonderful day! You're the best we
love you son
April 14th - a very Happy Birthday to my
beautiful goddaughter Trinity Brealynn love you
babe and wish you all the best for your birthday
and many more to come!
April 18th - Happy birthday to my neph Anton
Zapp! Also to my neph Cody Walkus! Love you
both so much! Have the best day ever!
April 21st - Happy 18th Birthday to my girl
Raven Wallace! Time flies! Love you babe & I
know you'll have a grand day!!
Also a very Happy 1st Birthday to my very
handsome great nephew Lennox Fox! You are so
near and dear to our hearts! Love love love you
baby boy
April 23rd - Happy Birthday to my neph John
Wallace Jr. love you babe and wishing you a day
full of love and laughter!
Happy 4th Birthday to my godson Jared Victor
Drake! Love you tonnes babe! Mo know you'll
have the best day! A day fit for a king
Happy anniversary to uncle Johnny/Aunty Tina
& Edwato/Sandra! Love you all & wish you all
the best!
April 27th - a very Happy 2nd Birthday to my
Wallace Warrior; Darryl Tom! We love you
sonshine! I pray your day is as awesome as you
are! You are a continued blessing to us all! I love
you with all my heart! Mommy looks forward to
the terrific twos!!
April 28th - happy 19th birthday to my nephew
Richard Dawson love & miss you babe! Have the
best day ever!
April 29th - Happy 19th Birthday Sabrina Faith
Rufus wishing you all the best on your milestone
birthday many many many more to come! We
love you!
Lotsa love from Auda T & tribe
_____________________________________________
Happy birthday bro ern april 6, happy birthday
to kristen on april 7
Fr: Gary & Family
____________________________________________
WOULD LOVE TO WISH MY TWO AWESOME
YOUNG AT HEART DAVID JR/KRISTEN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO U BOTH, BEST FOR
2015 BLESSING GOING YR WAY LOVE/HUGS
TO U BOTH
LOVE AUNTY DAISY /ELE / TIANNA/RYAN
AS I TAKE THIS MOMENT TO SHARE ..,AS
IT'S BEEN A GREAT N AWESOME FEELING ,,
AS WE COME TOGETHER TO FOR OUR
YOUNG AT HEART 😋
GEORGE WALKUS
DAVID CHARLIE JR
TIANNA WALKUS
DARRYL ROGER JR
FRANCES ISSAC SPECK
AS IT'S JOY TO WATCH THEM DO THERE
VERY "BEST"AS THEY TRY OUT AT
KAMLOOPS
WE AGAIN WOULD SAY WE
CONGRATULATE DARRYL JR AS HE’S BEEN
ELECTED TO PART OF THE HOCKEY N
GOING TO NOVA SCOTA 😋😋YES!! DONE
GREAT N YR HOCKEY GRANSON DARRYL
JR AS WELL AS THE OTHER YOUNG AT
HEART N THERE HOCKEY
CONGRADULATIONS TO U ALL N U ALL DID
AWESOME !!!
😋THANKS VERY SO MUCH N YR SUPPORT
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N HELPING N GIVING AS GRANMA I FIND IT
A MOMENT OF HAPPINESS TO WATCH MY
GRANCHILDREN 😋WHAT THEY LOVE THE
MOST 😋
SPORTS 😋HOCKEY/SOCCER AS I COUNT IT
JOY AS I WATCH MY KIDS DARRYL
/RAVENA/ELEANOR/RANDY AS GREAT
PARENTS THE GREAT LOVE
AGAIN "THANKS "
😋COMMUNITY😋N FAMILIES/FRIENDS😋..
CONGRADULTIONS
😋GRANSON😋
DARRYL ROGER JR😋LOVE U BABE😋
Birthday wish GOING out to our BEAUTY niece
🎂TRINITY!!🎂HAVE A GRTE DAY HON LOVE
U
AS RELATING TO BARB JOHNSON
INVITATION
AS I WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE BUT AWAY
AS I'D SHARE THE "NEW BEGINNING"
CELEBRATING THE NEW START FROM THE
RESIDENCAL SCHOOL
WITH MUCH LOVE PRAYERS
GOING YR WAY!!
LOVE N THOUGHTS WITH U ALL AS NEW
START N NEW BEGINNING 😋
____________________________________________________
Special birthday wish going out to our beautiful
girl Cheyenne Janssen love from mom gran nd
the SKOOKUM gang
_____________________________________________________
April 7th
We would like to wish Christian Ernest a happy
4th birthday. We love you babe . Love Mac,
Bernice, auntie Mel and uncle weese
April 14th
Happy 27th birthday to our sister/ auntie
Lynn(Anna) hope you have a wonderful day we
love you from us
____________________________________________
Happy birthday to our beautiful daughter
Trinitybrealynnity Henderson. On april 14th. We
love you babe and hope you have a great day.
Love dad mom Tristan Sierra Buwa jr and auda
Gertrude Henderson. Also Happy birthday to bro
Ernie Scow on the 6th hope you have a good one
bro.
"Residential School Survivor's
Birthday Celebration @ Wakas
Community Hall April 4, 2015
starting at 11:30 am - 2:00 pm."
Donations of food dishes welcome, if
you need more information please
contact Barb Johnson after 6 pm.
Come and make new beautiful
memories.
___________________________________ Wishing My Sister Martina Walkus A Happy
Birthday "April 12th! Love You Sister, Have A
Great Day On Your Special Day, You Deserve It
Love Your Big Sis Ethel, Mathew, Miley & Mia
"King'Ga"
_____________________________________________
Wishing our girl Alicia Nikki Nadine Wendy a
Happy sweet 16th Birthday April 5th. Love mom
and dad, sisters and brothers and baba Robert.
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Also a very special Birthday wish to our nephew
David Kable Rios-Mcknight. Love ya neph, for
April 5th. Have a great day from uncle Simon
Lefty Wa Lkus Aunty Paula H Walkus Sr. And
cousins.
_____________________________________________
Happy 19th Birthday to my Beautiful niece
Cheyenne Janssen April 6th I love you and have
a great time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY NIECE MARTINA
WALKUS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ♡☆♡☆♡
LOVE FROM PRISCILLA DIANA LUIS BABY
RJ
Happy anniversary to Mr & Mrs Norman &
Trish Charlie
April 25th best wishes and many more yrs to
come
From Skookum Charlie families
____________________________________________
A very happy 7th birthday to my grandson caleb
on april 6th coming from all ur family & granny
_____________________________________________
Special Birthday wishes to a very special girl
Martina tons of love for your special day babe.
Also special Birthday Wishes to A Very Special
Young Man Braden We Love U tons babe. Wish
we could travel with u for your hockey. Way to go
on your Provincials.
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I would just like to say how proud I am also of
my Daughter and Nephews Bree-anna
Henderson, Nigel Robert Walkus, Chavo Micheal
Perez and David Wallace for there year of hockey
and especially with there Provincials very proud
of u guys. You all have so much Talent you all
made my heart happy and also shed some tears
happy ones of course. Can't wait for next year
way to go guys and Bree-Anna Henderson Love u
tons
Also very very special birthday wishes sent to my
nephew Corey Swain April 11th love u so much
neph from me and your brothers
_____________________________________________
April 23- Happy 4th Birthday to our handsome
little miracle Jared King we love you so much
son and hope your day is extra special because
you deserve it! Love Mom, Dad, Chloe and
Brendan.
April 29th happy 19th to our baby girl Sabrina
Faith!
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Ma'wa̱'et̕ła̱nx̱ Małagu- Ixḵ ̓a̱sa ̱lala x̱is
ma'yudła̱mxda̱mus xa̱n’s ‘Ump ̓Numas,
Łaxwa ̱lanukwa̱n’stłus. Olak̓ala̱n’s ̕mulasis
gax̱a̱nayus gax̱a̱n’s. X̱us ga̱nga ̱nana̱m: Adahu,
Ana̱ts̓a, Hekwałila̱og̱wa, K̓odi, Tłalila̱wikw dłu
Ts ̓ux̱’ts̓a̱’ets̓a̱mg̱a
.
April 12- Happy Birthday to our Dad Les, we
love you. We are grateful to have you in our lives.
Your children: Chettie, Sachen, Juli, Jesse,
Elisha and Leslie
_____________________________________________
April 12th happy 13th birthday to my son
Braden Walkus ....congrats on graduation...a
huge congrats on provincials...2nd in bc is a huge
deal you should be proud!!! Keep shooting for the
stars kiddo this is your year!! Mama will be right
behind you every step of the way .
April 23 happy birthday jman love auda
April 12th happy birthday bro puntleese (I guess)
April 30th happy 19th les we love you tons
Tons of love from all of us
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April 7th - Happy 4th Birthday to my son
Christian Ernest, I love you with all my heart!
Love from mom. Also Happy Birthday to Kristen
Walkus on the same day!. April 20th - Happy
Birthday to our Gran/Great Gran Sally Bruce,
We hope you have a great day! Lots of love from
Linda & Christian.
____________________________________________
Wishing my sister in-law/auntie Mona George
(Walkus) a happy birthday (April 4). Hope you
have a great day. Lots of Love from Bill, Alice &
family.
____________________________________________
Special Birthday wish to our dad+ husband
Ernie Scow on April 6th, We love you
Also Happy Birthday to our niece + cuz Kristen
Hope Love you.
____________________________________________
April 4th
Happy Birthday Jessie Hemphill, you Fabulous,
Daughter, Sister, Friend, Colleague,
Granddaughter,neice.
Have a wonderful Day
_____________________________________________
Lou & Elizabeth Walkus' Family would like
to wish the following
a very happy birthday: Bob Swain, David
Wallace Jr., Ernie Scow, Caleb
Dick. Kristen Walkus, Corey Swain, Braden
Walkus, and Trinity Walkus. We
hope you all have a wonderful day! Lots
of love from all of us.
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