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GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 10/24/2014

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Oct 23, 2014

Emergency Planning Committee:

On Oct. 16, we conducted our first

tsunami/exercise drill for our community. It

started at 10:16 am with our emergency

warning system activated. Emergency

committee members (Band, Health staff and

community members) went to the Emergency

Operations Centre (Band school) or to the

Reception Centre (Wakas Hall). Community

members who live in the tsunami zone went to

the Reception Centre. There were also other

community members who don’t live in the

tsunami zone in attendance.

Eke Me Ki School students and staff had also

checked into the Reception Centre. The Band

School also carried out their drill at the same

time.

Participants were:

Community members - 15

Band School - 170

Eke Me Ki School - 26

Elected leaders - 3

Band staff - 28

Reporter - 1

Homes in tsunami zone - 6 (some residents were

at work or out of town)

I met briefly with the EOC staff and explained

about the process that was taking place. I then

invited them to join me at the Reception Centre,

where I gave a brief description on what it

would look like in the event of a real disaster.

Well done Tsulquate !!!!

For more information contact Bob 250-230-0087

YO! News

October 24, 2014 3-4 Good Food Box Update 5-7 Elders update / Marathon run done by Silena George 8-10 Housing Administration update, energy saving! 11-12 Indigenous food system & international food system 13 G-n Bake Sale 14 Girl Guides of Canada 15 Bingo Wakas Hall 16 The FNHA present Winter Wellness Challenge 17 Work BC Women trades day 18 position available: Mental Health outreach worker Job training AD: Technician Training 20-21 Local Job Posting 22 Birthday Wishes / Requests

North Island college students Reminder: Math and FSK 100 Classes are starting at the Ault Education Centre Math: Monday and Wednesday 1-4 FSK 100: Tuesday and Thursday 1-4 Please see Danita at the adult education Centre if you have not had your assessment done yet.


Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every second week and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail [email protected]

The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-

’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements,

lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc.

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

community are: Website (www.gwanak.info)

Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw)

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office

PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

COUNCIL

Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486

Sits on all committees / [email protected]

Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-3404

Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries, Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty, Personnel and Finance

Portfolios

Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852

Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios

Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3855

Health & Social Development, Housing, Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios

Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034

Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642

Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360

Housing Portfolio

Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459

STAFF

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office

Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Dillan Thomas, Band Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-2307 Les Taylor, Native court worker

(250) 949-8343 Margaret Bernard, Finance

[email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development

[email protected] / (250) 902-2301 Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development

[email protected] / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty

[email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant

[email protected] / (250) 949-8994 Lucy Scow, Finance/ council secretary

[email protected]/ (250) 902-2300 Lorna Henderson, Housing

[email protected] / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer [email protected] / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education

[email protected] / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works

[email protected] / Cell: (250) 230-0087 Michelle Beaulieu, Food security & Nutrition coordinator [email protected] / (250) 949-0144 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


Elders update:

Yo wiksas!

This month has been very busy. So busy I almost wish there were two of me! Could you imagine??

Here is what the Elder's Program looked like for the last little while:

We had Thanksgiving lunch with some of the Quatsno Elders. This was a nice get together for everyone.

We had about 25 Elders all together. Thank you so much to Tammy Hunt, Liz Cadwallader, Chelsey

Walkus & Richard George (helped with the turkey). These lovely people helped make this day happen. We

all pitched in and made a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for everyone to share.

The Elder`s Council has been meeting every Friday as per usual. Thank you to for your hard work and

commitment to your Elders! You are doing awesome.

As you all may already know, I drove granny Sarah & Richard down to Courtney for her cataracts

removed. We left Sunday Oct. 19 and returned Tuesday evening of Oct. 21. I must say she did very well

with the whole thing. From travelling to the procedure itself. We are all glad she was finally able to have

the procedure done as she had missed several attempts in the last year. i will be taking her back down

Tuesday Oct. 28 for a check up appointment and other matters. We will then return Wednesday Oct. 29.

Speaking of Oct. 29, there is a FNHA workshop in Fort Rupert that day. I am more than happy to bring

any Elders out to attend once I return home with granny Sarah. I will send a notice out when I know a

little more.

While I was away that Monday, I arranged for Chelsey & Liz to take charge of Elder's Fun Day. They did an

amazing job with the meal they had provided. It was a shame to see only 4 of our 50 some odd Elders show up.

What can we do to make you Elders be more involved? What do you like? What don't you like?


This being asked, the Elder's Council will be forming a policy to where if you wish to participate in any sort of

field trips or Christmas activities, attendance will be mandatory. So just a heads up for all of you that haven't

been making any activities lately. So I hope to be seeing a lot more of you with in the next month.

The Quatsino Elders invited our Elders out to their community for lunch on Wed. Oct. 22. We only had 6 of our

Elders come and join us. Thank you to those of you that have continued to attend activities on a regular basis. If

it wasn't for you all, we would not have a program

Please come G&N Elders to our Halloween Party Oct. 31 starting @ 12pm with great food, games, costumes &

prizes! You get a little something extra if you make sure one of your Elder friends come too! The more the

merrier right! Quatsino Elders have been invited as well. This is going to be huge! Volunteers are most

welcome.

Well that's the Elder's Program update.... in a nutshell.

Have a great weekend!

Silena George, Elder`s Coordinator


Hey everyone!

I am not sure if you all have heard... but you know all those days you see me running? Well, it

turns out I am not only a runner, but a 1/2 marathoner! Yes I ran a 1/2 marathon, 21km, in

Victoria Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 12/14) along with my friend, Ferrin Willie. We also had

Kaleb Child & Dianne Harris do the full marathon, which is 42km! Way to go everyone!

Weowwwwwww!

I have never ran 21km in my life. I had doubts about being ready and going. Thankfully my

running buddy pushed me to just go for it. I did and well.... I DID IT! I ran the entire course

without stopping in 2hrs & 19mins! 11mins faster than I had estimated! :D

Here are some photos

I would like to thank the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Elders for sponsoring me some gas to drive

all the way to Victoria! That was super generous of you guys!

I am pleased to announce I will be attending another run this Sunday Oct. 26 in Vancouver! I

have yet to register but i will be leaving tomorrow and will return Monday evening! Wish me

loads of luck.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

Silena


Calling for Donations!! Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School

DO YOU LIKE TO BAKE? PLEASE SUPPORT THE GRADE

2/3 TRIP TO CAMP HOMEWOOD!!! WE ARE HAVING

A BAKE SALE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

DONATIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST FUNRAISER. WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS RAISING ENOUGH MONEY TO GO TO CAMP HOMEWOODE. GILAKASLA!!


Girl Guides of Canada

Accepting grade 2-3 & 4. If there are a couple girls interested. Girl Guids is for one hour every Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm at the Port Hardy Secondary school. Applications For registrsation forms, leader + Volunteer forms will be at the Band office you can fill them out and bring them with the girls on Wednesday evening. Thank you


Position Available: Mental Health Outreach Worker

Department/Program: Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Child & Family Services Supervisor (s): Case Manager, Director of Child & Family Services Employment Status: Part-time, Permanent

Job Function/Purpose:

The Mental Health Outreach Worker is responsible for connecting with high risk community members to assist them to access support services, as well as coordinating suicide responses for community members of all ages, and other community crises, and arranging for follow up supports. Duties:

Maintain a caseload of high risk individuals to be in close contact with. Monitor well-being and assist to access services as appropriate.

Coordinate responses to suicide concerns, using approved intervention and assessment methods;

Ensure immediate responses to high risk crises;

Coordinate follow up services to individuals and families experiencing suicide concerns or other crises;

Assist community members experiencing mental health issues to access appropriate mental health services;

Provide referrals to support services for community members experiencing mental health crises (including suicide concerns);

Organize Prevention and Promotion activities, such as workshops;

Provide mental health counselling services in an effective, professional and courteous manner;

Promote community awareness of mental health programs and services;

Liaise with other agencies/services to provide mental health services (e.g. VIHA Mental Health/Addictions, CYMH, Probation, etc.)

Advocate for community members around mental health issues with agencies and organizations such as MCFD, RCMP, Schools, Probation, etc.;

Act as a strong team member in intake, case management and crisis intervention systems;

Complete accurate and confidential records of all activities;

Adhere to all approved standards, policies and procedures;

Complete accurate and timely reports on all activities;

Ensure services are delivered in a culturally appropriate and safe manner;

3. Job Qualifications/Employment Requirements:

Degree, certificate, or diploma from a recognized post-secondary training program in counselling (e.g. Certification as a level II Counsellor and/or Family and Youth Counselling Certificate) - please provide copy with resume

Completed training in Suicide Intervention (Prefer ASCIRT or ASIST) - Please provide copy with resume

Valid Driver's Licence & reliable transportation

Ability to exercise sound judgement in setting priorities and dealing with confidential and sensitive issues;

Demonstrated problem solving skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and integrity;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (minimum Grade 12 English skills);

Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills.

Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and skills in prevention

Knowledge of positive family systems and cultural practices

Experience with the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw community and surrounding communities;

Three years experience in community based health/social service programs;

Experience living healthy lifestyle as a role model.

Submit resumes to: Dean Wilson, Director of Child & Family Services At: Health & Family Services Building, by fax: (250) 949-6811,

or email: [email protected] Written resumes & cover letters MUST be submitted

no later than 4:30 pm on October 30, 2014


YO! JOB TRAINING AD

GIS Technician Training

Natural Resources Department

Band Office

Wage: $12/hr to start

Deadline to Apply: November 20th, 2014

Schedule: 35 hrs/week, one-year term (part-time hours may

be considered)

Description: Training will be provided on a one-on-one basis to an individual interested in learning Geographic

Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data management. We aim to mentor a Band member in building the skills

necessary to support staff in the Natural Resources office and elsewhere in spatial data management, map-making,

and data/information queries. Projects are likely to involve managing and collecting data for traditional use studies

(TUS) and general mapping of data in the Territory. The majority of the work will be office-based.

Experience: Experience in PC computers and basic Windows software programs and commands (eg. Opening and

closing windows, cut/copy/paste, etc). Ability to trouble-shoot computer problems and a working knowledge of

spreadsheets are key assets, but will train the right person.

HOW TO APPLY: Bring cover letter and resume to Erin Latham in the Natural Resources Dept of the Band office.

Feel free to come in and ask questions before applying if interested. Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Introduction to Erin

Hi everyone!

My name is Erin Latham and I have just started in the Natural Resources department at the Band office!

I’m a PhD candidate from the Geography department at the University of Victoria. I just moved this spring from

Alert Bay, and before that was Victoria. I’ve moved around a fair bit, but I’m very happy to be in Port Hardy, and

my dog Bodhi seems to love it too! My research involves learning about aquaculture and the various influences that

effect its development, and how these effect First Nation’s opportunities to engage both in the industry and its

management institutions. Quite a mouthful, I know! The research goals harmonize well with the research goals of

the community, and the GNN has outlined specific community-based objectives and outcomes that will involve us

talking to community members and other local people about aquaculture. I am fortunate to bring my own research

funding, and so you might consider me as an ‘unofficial’ Staff Member at the Band office.

Also while I’m here, and when I’m not reading about aquaculture or discussing aquaculture, I will be providing staff

support to the Natural Resources department primarily through my geographic information systems (GIS) skills. I

will be developing a GIS mentoring program specifically for the GNN which I consider to be more fun than work! I’m

looking forward to working with community members of all ages and finding opportunities to teach and learn about

the exciting world of GIS and maps! I want to thank you all for welcoming me into your community. I’m grateful to

be working here and I look forward to meeting everyone! I am in the Natural Resource office. Feel free to drop by

anytime. You can also reach me by email or phone: [email protected], and (250) 902-0550.


LOCAL JOB POSTING

Night Shift Production Assistant-Seasonal

Company: The Hive Mediaworks

Wage: $125/day +

Expiry Date: Monday, November 3, 2014 - 8am

Details: Seeking a diligent and responsible individual

to work with a television production crew locally in

the Port Hardy / Coal Harbor region. Individual will

be responsible for covering night shift of safety

monitoring and alert response for individuals working

in the field, including facilitating response protocol in

the case of emergency.

Supplemental interest and ability in digital media

management and post production may allow for

additional growth of responsibilities to include

organizing and logging of shot footage and related

tasks. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job duration TBD, with initial trial period of 1-2

weeks.

Qualifications & Experience: Valid drivers license

with clean driving record and own transportation

to/from shift required. Minimum basic computer skills

also required. 21+ strongly preferred. Night shift

experience, digital media skills, and/or dispatch,

security, or emergency response experience also

helpful, though not required.

How to apply: Email Gina with cover letter and

resume at [email protected], or call

778-838-4369

Automotive Sales Consultant-Full-Time

Company: Dave Landon Motors Ltd

Wage: Commission plus Salary

Expiry Date: Monday, November 3, 2014 - 8am

How to apply: By email to [email protected]

Ramp / Cargo / Fuel Attendant-Full-Time

Company: Pacific Coastal Airlines

Wage: $12.98hr

Expiry Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 9am

Details: This is a permanent part time position.

The Ramp / Cargo/Fuel attendant attends to all

activities associated with the ramp, cargo, baggage,

fuelling and operation of company ground equipment.

This includes but is not limited to shipping/receiving

of cargo, baggage loading/unloading, marshaling of

aircraft, towing of aircraft, aircraft grooming and

operation of ground equipment.Transporting

passengers/cargo from airport to float dock. Fuelling

Pacific Coastal and other retail aircrafts.

The Ramp / Cargo/Fuel attendant is responsible for

ensuring that all customer interactions are treated

with a high degree of customer service. In addition,

those customer possessions are handled with care and

concern, while ensuring a professional and safe work

environment for all customers and personnel.

Qualifications & Experience: Experience in customer

service, warehousing and shipping/receiving

Must have effective customer service and

interpersonal skills with the ability to handle

stressful situations. Also, must ensure paperwork is

in order and submitted on time.

Must have minimum Class 5 driver licence

Able to provide driver's abstract

Effective oral and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Work well without supervision

Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and able to assist

passengers on and off aircraft

Able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather

conditions

How to apply: Email resume to:

[email protected]

Member Service Representative-Part-Time

Company: Coastal Community Credit Union

Wage: Excellent Wage

Expiry Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 9am

Details: Coastal Community Credit Union, with 23

branches and 15 insurance agencies, is a progressive

organization dedicated to providing unsurpassed

service to our members, clients, and communities.

Coastal Community Credit Union, the largest credit

union based on Vancouver Island, delivers a wide

range of innovative financial products and services.

Serving approximately 80,000 members and clients,

our vibrant and fast-growing organization is a Top

Employer in Canada and is seeking to fill the position

of Member Service Representative. This position will

provide support to the Port McNeill branch when

required.

Primary Responsibility / Basic Purpose:Under direct

supervision, process a variety of financial and non-

financial transactions for members within the

guidelines established. Coastal Community Credit

Union strives “to be the leaders in building

relationships that improve financial health, enrich


people’s lives and build healthier communities". It is

the responsibility of the Member Service

Representative to carry our vision forward in order to

build, maintain, attract, and expand the members'

relationship with the Credit Union.

Representative Duties:

1.Accurately process a variety of transactions to meet

the needs of our members

2.Inform members of new services and changes to

existing services and encourage members to utilize

same

3.Answer telephone inquiries

4.Provide members access into safety deposit boxes

5.End of day processing and balancing to be completed

in a timely manner as per established procedures

6.Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

- Required: Typing 40 wpm, computer terminology,

familiarity with Windows (including Word and Excel

spreadsheet applications).

- The incumbent must enjoy dealing with the public,

have good communication skills and the ability to

articulate in a clear, concise manner, and be

professional in appearance.

Qualifications :This is an entry level position

requiring a secondary school diploma with academic

emphasis plus one year post secondary education with

up to one year of work experience in a sales and

service environment.

How to apply: If you have demonstrated customer

service experience and a strong desire to work for a

local community co-operative, we invite you to apply

online at

https://www.cccu.ca/Personal/AboutUs/Careers/

Log Scaler-Full-Time

Company: Laurand Ent.

Wage: TBD

Expiry Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 9am

Details: A Licenced Coastal Log Scaler is needed for a

camp job working 14/7

Qualifications & Experience: Metric and Scribner

experience is required.

How to apply: Email resume to [email protected]

with current references

Driller/Blaster-Full-Time

Company: RSD Road Building

Wage: TBD


Details: Rate of pay to be negotiated based on

experience. Camp work, shift 14/7. Fly into camp, boat

to work site.

Qualifications & Experience: Forestry road

construction company requires a driller/blaster. Must

have experience operating hoe drills and tank drills.

Must have valid WorkSafe BC blasting ticket. Level 1

first aid required or course taken within 3 months of

hire date. Must have a valid Class 5 drivers licence.

This position will entail shift work in remote areas

(Camp) and work outside in all types of weather.

How to apply: Email resume with references to

[email protected]

Front Desk Agent-Part-Time

Company: Quarterdeck Inn

Wage: TBD


Details: This position is primarily weekends, and

some on call shifts as needed.

Qualifications & Experience: Superior customer

service skills are mandatory. Must be able to multi-

task, and have basic computer knowledge. You are a

team-player with a positive attitude, organized,

reliable, able to work a range of shifts, including

nights and weekends.

How to apply: In person with resume and cover letter

6555 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardy, BC, email

[email protected] or fax 250.902.0454 No

phone calls please.

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER (Houseparent)-

Casual

Wage: TBD

Expiry Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 9am

Details: The main responsibilities include providing a

supportive home environment for people experiencing

mental health and addiction concerns.

Day, afternoon and night shifts available.

Qualifications & Experience: Looking for caring

compassionate individuals wanting to work with

adults in a residential setting

This is presently a casual position filling in for staff

holiday relief etc. but will possibly work into a

permanent part-time position in the near future.

Wanting to add to a wonderful staff team, already in

place.

How to apply: In person at NICCCS

email:[email protected] FAX: 250 949-8333


BIRTHDAY/ REQUESTS

Dr. Clayton Reynolds will be at the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Health and Family Services building Tuesday, November 4, 2014 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Diabetes Please call Andrea at 250-902-2275 to book an appointment with him. He can answer your questions about diabetes. _____________________________________

Lou and Elizabeth Walkus' Family would like to wish the following a very happy birthday: Maddison Walkus, Colleen Walkus, Darryl Coon Jr., Caroline J. Walkus, Geoffrey Anderson, and Harvey Dick. Love you all! Have a great day. Also Happy Birthday Ezra Walkus Andrea Walkus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Wishing my mother Sadie Clayton & sister Rena Clayton a Very Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope you both had a wonderful day. We all love you <3 From: Bernadine & Brandon and the kids ==================================== I work on Computers & Repair at my home for more. For more info phone or text me at (250) 902 – 7857 John Wallace. _______________________________________

November 2, 2014- 2:00

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