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Oweekeno Elementary School / PACCommunity NewsRecreation CommitteeWEDCO/Kvamua

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X Job Opportunity-On ReserveJob Opportunity-Off ReserveMissing, Lost & Found, Items For Sale

x Monthly Birthdays

Travel CalendarCouncilAdministration

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COUNCIL REPORT

Yau Wuikinuxv April report:April 5, 2016 - Trustees meeting, discussion on Linda's actions regarding the frozen Bank account at CIBC and how to resolve. Trustees to meet with her but she refused to meet them. Council to appoint Rick Shaw as the Trustee replacing Fred, this will happen on the next Chief and Council meeting on April 26th. Spoke with Scott White, the CIBC branch manager to explain why he has frozen the WEDCO bank account. As he is unsure of who would win the lawsuit if this situation went that far he chooses to keep the account in abeyance. He stated that the Nation and Linda have to resolve this issue before he will unfreeze the account. As of April 15th we no longer have access to the account, as Linda does not agree to meet, except with the original Trustees. Our next recourse is litigation against the bank and with Linda.

Audit: The audit is now complete and is available for members to review if they so wish. The delay in the audit was due to numerous outstanding issues and lack of staff to complete. We are in deficit of between 200,000.00 and 300,000.00 down from one million. A finance committee will be set up to scrutinize the budget for the coming year, which I am a member as part of my portfolio this term.Carbon Credits: We received in total $802,000.00 for carbon credits from GBI and expect another $310,00.00 this summer, need to do a budget and work plan for this money. I.e.: cost sharing for the outdoor court, Alfie volunteered to

clear the land for the Court. Also, WKNTC provided $9250.00 for the Outdoor Court.

Treaty contracts: Robert to do a job evaluation on Paul and Alexander. Job descriptions for all staff will be reviewed. Make use of the MUP/LUP at the Negotiating table.

Dog By-law: To be enforced, enlist the RCMP if necessary. A request to all dog owners to find alternative living arrangements if they have more than TWO dogs as the by-law states. Everyone needs to be responsible for his or her dogs and keep them contained.

Wood: Separate the wood, move from current location. The logs need to be graded, set aside some for carving the Bighouse front.

Election: Nomination and voting packages must be sent out earlier. We will be working on a Custom Code process.

WEDCO: Discussion on the re-structuring process. The Trustees will consist of a member from each of the family poles. Cedar prices are high right now and we are making money.

April 6, 2016 -

Hatchery: Meeting with Sid Keay and Ted Walkus regarding the Wuikinuxv Hatchery they proposed last summer. The majority of the people in attendance agreed to move forward with it and I signed the Agreement, however, a Protocol Agreement will be drafted soon. Construction to begin immediately.

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Employment for the construction and for the hatchery itself will be hired pending qualifications. This community engagement process needed to take place before any decisions were finalized. Sid will pay for a new building (shed) for the hatchery.

Gas Prices: Robert will check into this.

PCA: We are now charging them a Landing Fee. Wilderness Seaplanes will now be doing the run to the village, not PCA. Will inquire about being able to get Saturday flights.

Housing: Tenancy Agreements will be done with all those renting housing from the Nation; all requests must go to the committee. It is my understanding that housing repairs will begin soon and continue until all the houses are repaired.

Power Plant: One generator has failed and is too costly to buy a new one. The

Nicknaqueet project will be done in two years.

Gladstone Case: Wuikinuxv has completed its Declaration including our territorial map and will be ready for publication. Heiltsuk allowed Wuikinuxv to do the RoK in Mustang Bay this year.Education: O/S reports need to be completed. Treaty working on securing funding for Capacity Building. WKNTC provided some training dollars for the bookkeeper position. The Traditional Laws program also has money for this.

Discussion about the status of the Day Home.

Treaty meeting in Victoria, April 11, 2016 - Attended a governance workshop with Herb George (Satsan) as facilitator. Satsan took us through the Indian Act, which he states we must understand before going into self-governance. He starts by saying "we have the Inherent Right to Self Government". That we need to use our own laws reflecting our principles and values moving toward our self governance structure, consisting of tradition and modern approaches. A hybrid approach. That as an Indian Act Band we are "wards of the Crown". In Self-Government we will be able to have our own Constitution reflecting Wuikinuxv ideals, not some bureaucrat in Ottawa making decisions on our behalf. We have the right to make our own laws; we are entitled to our own laws. That to transition out of the Indian Act we need the consent of the people. (94% yes vote) for the Agreement-in-Principle.

Satsan informed the group (WTAC) and Treaty staff of the historical process of how we got to the point of Treaty, i.e.: Indian Act, Residential School system, The Constitution (1982) and the implications of. That we must develop a good strategy moving toward self-reliance from our view.

As we will be working on developing our own Custom Code, he reminds us that it is still under INAC but is a good vehicle for transition of Self-Government. This is something we were directed to do at the AGA two years ago, to develop our own Custom Code.

Review our policies and amend them and adjust job descriptions to reflect our

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new governance structure. A need for community involvement, which is the purpose of the CCP (Comprehensive Community Plan) process that we are engaged in. For everyone's information, Hope Johnson, is now the lead on this and has scheduled meetings in Nanaimo and Campbell River for next week, so please attend and make your voice heard. Other meetings will be held in Port Hardy, Vancouver and Bella Bella shortly. People need to see the legitimacy of the budget and work plan so that they see what benefit is there for them, for them to own it. In this Treaty process we are creating a movement for change, for the betterment of Wuikinuxv. We need to take control of our own destiny to make it work for future Wuikinuxv generations and us.

April 12, 2016 - The WTAC team attended the second day of the workshop with Satsan where he discussed the different Aboriginal Court Cases involving our Aboriginal Rights and Title. I attended a special Chief Negotiator meeting with Canada's Chief Negotiator Gavin McLeod and Chief Negotiator for BC, Heinz Dick. Canada announced they increased our Fiscal transfer by 5 million, which brings the total to 13 million. They hope to have the Final Agreement by December 2016. BC is unsure that is viable from their perspective.

Some of the discussion included:Capacity Development: the need for training dollars to prepare our people for jobs that will be required to run the new Wuikinuxv governance structure, through the Transition document that was

discussed last December. I requested $500,000.00 at that meeting for training purposes, so they know the number we are looking for. I've heard some people say that is not enough, but it is a start. I suggest anyone wanting training in a specific area to write to the Education Coordinator to express your desire for training, as although, we may not have the funding now we expect to have Capacity funding in the future.

Fish: DFO is willing to negotiate Fish. Wuikinuxv is looking for an Incremental Agreement on Fish, there may be TRM funding to do Fish.

Forestry: We want to acquire an additional 50 thousand m3 of wood for a total of 100 thousand m3 per year for our OSR (Own Source Revenue) for the operation our new government system.Our new motto is "NO TREES, NO TREATY" BC has committed to look into it.

April 13, 2016 – Main table meeting: The main topics we discussed were: Fiscal, Certainty and Economic independence for Wuikinuxv. An Incremental Treaty Agreement requires a Framework Agreement, Approval of the Framework, and an A-i-P. The Wuikinuxv Treaty team will meet the first week of May, no Main table as Canada and BC do not have a mandate at this point in time.

April 15, 2016 - Met with Corby, Fugg, Alexander and Fred. Strategy on moving forward with WEDCO, develop an action plan to get the CIBC bank account unfrozen so that we may continue to carry on business. One of the former

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Directors is still holding out claiming due process was not followed in re-naming Trustees and Board Members for WEDCO. We had two lawyers in the room when this took place so those claiming it was illegal have no legitimate proof it was done otherwise. Council and Trustees have every right to make changes if they believe the best interests of the Nation are not being met. The previous Council, which I was a part of, did not believe this was the case after reading the audit.

Protocol Agreement with Hakai: Christina Munk sent me a copy of the Protocol Agreement for Wuikinuxv and Hakai that they want engagement with. There are some things in the Agreement that do not meet Wuikinuxv interests so I have some people reviewing it before i sign it. This consists of the list of activities and details of this year's work to be done in Wuikinuxv territory.

Spoke with Robert re: his contract, which ends May 15, 2016. A performance review will be done at the next Chief and Council meeting on April 26, 2016.

Discussion on the MaP and P & ID funding for a bookkeeper. Capital Projects discussion.

Spoke with Maureen McCurdy re: payables.

Spoke with John Ebell regarding the Nicknaqueet Project and who is the point person. Needs clear direction.

Spoke with RCMP spokesperson Terry Bedard regarding the Police Service Agreement. A new process is being

developed due to the change with the Public Safety Canada's mandate.

Update Jim and Tony regarding the WEDCO situation and its frozen bank account, strategy to rectify the dispute of a former Director. Corby will engage a lawyer unfamiliar with the case so as to have a purely objective opinion on next steps.

Signed two TRM's for Treaty.

HEALTH NEWS

Good Day Wuikinuxv,

I am happy to say that there has been a lot of progress in Health these past few

months. We would like to welcome Gloria

Brotchie to the Wuikinuxv Nation Health Team.

We will soon be hiring a new Nurse soon.

I have now gone through the Budget with Robert and Maureen and we have a very

positive outlook on Health is moving forward we have a great team here at the

Nation.

HOPE, HELP AND HEALING WORKSHOP WAS A BIG SUCCESS

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU WHO PARTICIPATED IN MAKING THIS

ALL HAPPEN."THANK YOU"

RespectfullyMarLou Shaw

APRIL AND MAYCHR SCHEDULE

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MARLOU SHAW CONTACT INFO250 949 7625

AFTER HOURS & CHANNEL 6 RADIO

APRIL 18TH TO 24TH,MAY 2ND -8THMAY 16TH -22

GLORIA BROTCHIECHANNEL 6 RADIO

APRIL 25TH -MAY 1STMAY 9TH - 15TH

MAY 23RD - JUNE 1ST

THE NURSES SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED WHEN WE RECEIVE IT

Health Director Contact Info:250-949-8625 Ext. 223

Health_director@wuikinuxv.net

DOCTOR DAYTuesday May 10th, 2016

Dr. Armogam

NOTE: If the Doctor cannot come in on Doctor Day due to weather conditions, ask the CHR to call the Port

McNeill Clinic or Hospital so your medications can be sent in on Friday.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

EVERY FRIDAY @ 7PM________________________________

ELDER FOOTCARE AVAILABLESign Up Sheet available in

Administration Office

IRENE CHAMPAGNE

Mobile Counselor

Central Coast / Mental Health Services& Family Therapy

Clinic: 250-248-4368

Cell (call or text): 250-937-8560

Toll Free in BC : 1-800-934-0434

Email: laquerencia@shaw.ca

Social Development NewsSA Cheque issue date

For April 2016 is:

Wednesday, April 27th, 2016

**REMINDER**Monthly Renewal Forms are due by the

middle of the month for the following month’s SA.

Barbara Hanuse Phone: 250-949-8625 Ext. 224

Toll Free: 1-866-881-0355 Ext. 224E-mail: social.development@wuikinuxv.net

EDUCATION COORDINATOR NEWS

Education Funding

Application Deadline

For September 2016 Semester is

May 16, 2016

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If you’re graduating this year and/or

need more information on

Education Funding, please contact:

HOPE JOHNSONEDUCATION COORDINATOR

E-mail: wuikinuxveducation@gmail.com

A Message from Hope:Hello everyone, I have recently

relocated to Nanaimo.I will be able the regular times

8:30-12:00Mon-Wed

@ 250-816-2034Thanks!

Note: all current students MUST reapply there

will be no roll over students this year. We need

to work on accountability

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING

Community Consultation Meetings"What would you like to see in the

future for Wuikinuxv"?

NanaimoFriday April 22, 2016. 7 PM - 9 PMCoast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion Street

Light refreshments, door prizes

VancouverMonday April 25, 2016. 7 PM - 9 PM

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre1607 East Hastings Street

Light refreshments, door prizes

Campbell RiverFriday April 29, 2016. 7 PM - 9 PM

Coast Discover Inn, 975 Shoppers RowLight refreshments, door prizes

RSVP and questions: email ccpcoordinator@wuikinuxv.net

Please email if you wish to phone into a meeting, if there is interest

We will try to make phone-in an option; it will depend on the meeting

Room we use.

CCP email list, send an email to ccpcoordinator@wuikinuxv.net

Please put "CCP mailing list" in the subject line.

CCP - A plan developed by the community for the community

Indian Registry Administration

We finally have Status Cards!!

Due to the high volume of cards issued during the AGA, The Wuikinuxv Nation has been without extra cards since August 2015.

The cards finally came in last week and I am able to begin issuing cards again.

If you need a new status card, Please call me at home @ 250-902-2776

Or send me an email: Danielle.shaw@wuikinuxv.net

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If you’d like to get one of the new Secure Status Cards, the application can be found

HERE.

Job Opportunities – On Reserve

HALF TIME: NEW ENERGY STEWARD POSITION – Start at $14.50

hourWuikinuxv Nation needs additional assistance for the work planned for the next 12-18 monthsCurrently we have 3- part time positions, but now that the 2016 and 2017 Work plans are complete, given the work needed immediately, Wuikinuxv is hiring one more person for part time work.

HALF TIME: NEW LAND ASSISTANT – Start at $14.50 hour

Wuikinuxv Nation needs additional assistance for the work planned for the next 12 monthsNow that the new Land Use Orders are in place, and the Marine Use Plan, additional support is needed to review the Traditional Knowledge work previously undertaken, to correlate this information so it can be used more effectively and integrated into the work in Stewardship.

All Postings for Half-Time Jobs Close on Friday 22nd April 2016

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SECTION 35(1) FISHERIES COORDINATOR –

FULL TIME - $25.00 hour…. estimate 6-7 months plus travel

This is the first year for this work, but it is expected that this will be required in 2016, and in every year afterwards. The Coordinator work initially can be done from home, but during the period when community fishing is undertaken at Wuikinuxv, the Co-coordinator will live and work in Wuikinuxv NationWithin the parameters and work plan set by Treaty and Stewardship, work with the membership to identify how each member would prefer to access fish, and to identify the barriers that currently exist to receiving a share of the community fish available.

CO-ORDINATOR CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL 2016

Complete Job Description for this position is available at reception or on request by email to Susan Anderson, Director Stewardship, at caddis@wuikinuxv.net.

Submit your application by hand to Wuikinuxv reception,

Or by email to caddis@wuikinuxv.net Or fax to 1-778-373-6367.

COMMUNITY NEWS

GARBAGE PICK-UP SCHEDULE

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Mondays & Fridays5pm

(Starting @ the west end)

RESULTS OF 4 PAWS RAFFLE!!

1st Prize - $500: Rochelle Côté

2nd Prize - Doggy Basket: Megan Adams

3rd Prize - 4Paws Hoodie: Rebecca Johnson

Congratulations!

Thanks so much to everyone who bought tickets!!

APRIL BIRTHDAYSA very, very Happy Birthday to:Robin Blampied Brett BoggsHannah Boggs Patricia BrownSheila Brown Rose Hackett

Denise Hanuse Elaine HanuseElla Grace Harding Teresa HorbachJustine Hudson Ray JacobsBillie Johnson Andrew Johnson Sr.

Cecil Johnson Sr. Emma-Lee JohnsonTeeanna Johnson Jesse Richter

Sabrina Rufus Judith SmallSteve VanBuskirk Ted Walkus

Patricia Watts Catherine WeaverDonald Weaver Sharon White

Joe Wilson

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