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Senk’lip NewsEditor: Sharmaine GregoirePh: (250) 542-4328 ext. 215Fx: (250) 542-4990sharmaine.gregoire@okanagan.orgMail: 12420 Westside Rd., Vernon,BC, V1H 2A4

Chief: Byron LouisCouncillors:Homer Alexis, LyleBrewer, Barbra (June) Cole, Tim Isaac, Allan Louis, Coola Louis, Diane Louis, Raymond Marchand, Russell Williams and Leland Wilson

Okanagan Indian Band, 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC. V1H2A4“Ensuring the Future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development.”

Vernon Fire Rescue Ser-vices and Okanagan Indian Band Sign Fire Dispatch Agreement Sep-tember 3, 2013A signing ceremony will take place on Septem-ber 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Okanagan Indian Band Council Chambers (adjacent to the Band office) 12420 Westside Road, to formalize the Agreement between the City of Vernon and the Okanagan Indian Band, for Fire Emergency Dis-patch services.With the signing of the Agreement, all emergency fire incidents requiring attendance by the Okanagan Indian Band Fire Department will be dispatched from the Vernon Fire Rescue Fire Dispatch Centre in Station 1 Downtown. Upon completion of technical upgrades, citizens and visitors to Okanagan Indian Band lands will be able to report fire emergencies through 911.Chief Byron Louis states that “we at the Okanagan Indian Band are very pleased with this new agreement with the City of Vernon and the Vernon Fire Rescue Services and the enhanced safety and protection that will come from it for our Band Members and com-munity residents.”Chief Keith Green of Vernon Fire Rescue Services said, “We’re very pleased to enter into this Agreement with the Okanagan Indian Band. We will be providing operational support through dispatching, and we’re confident there will be improved safety for responders and those in need during fire emergencies”.

The Vernon Fire Res-cue Services Fire Dis-patch Centre utilizes contemporary Comput-er Assisted Dispatching (CAD) software, radio communications and voice recording software to provide clients with state-of-the-art fire dis-patch services. When the 911 calls are trans-ferred, professional fire dispatchers will process and initiate the response and provide on-going dispatch support for the duration of the emer-gency.

At the signing ceremony, Deputy Fire Chief Jack Blair will repre-sent Vernon Fire Rescue and Councillor Mary-Jo O’Keefe will rep-resent Mayor and Council and the City of Vernon. Chief Louis will represent the Okanagan Indian Band.Councillor Mary-Jo O’Keefe said, “On behalf of Mayor and Council, we are pleased to enter into this agreement with the Okanagan Indian Band. This agreement is another example of our continued commitment to implement inter-agen-cy objectives. Our fire dispatch centre was designed to provide modern ser-vice within the City and to clients in the area. This agreement reflects the City’s interest to support common regional communications during emergencies.”The transition to the new service is expected to take place in the fall, following implementation and testing of equipment and radio systems.

Okanagan Indian Band to Access 911 for Fire Emergencies

Notice of Quarterly Report MeetingTo: Okanagan Indian Band Membership Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Time: 6:00pm Location: Head of the Lake HallThe Chief and Council invite the OKIB membership to a meeting for a presentation on the audited financial statements.

AGENDA: 2012-2013 Audited Financial StatementsStatements will be available a week prior to the meeting. Contact the Administrative Office Receptionist - 250-542-4328 Light Refreshments to be served.Sherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Chief and Council

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FALL 2013 OUR COMMUNITY

OKIB MEMBER APPOINTED JUDGELEONARD S. MARCHAND JR.

Okanagan Indian Band member, Len Marchand Jr., was recently appointed as Kamloops newest Provincial Court Judge. Len obtained a Bachelor of Ap-plied Science in Chemical Engi-neering from UBC in 1986 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1994 from UVic. He was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1995 and to the Bars in the Yukon and Northwest Territories in 2006. Len also practiced in Nunuvit and across Western Canada. Len has spent his entire law ca-reer with Fulton & Company LLP in Kamloops, becoming a part-ner in the firm in 1999. Initially Len had a general litiga-

tion practice but for the last 8 years has focused strictly on Resi-dential School cases. Len was a key negotiator of the historic Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the largest class action settlement in Canadian history. He served on the oversight Committee for the Independent Assessment Process and also on the Selection Committee which made recommenda-tions on the appointment of the Commissioners for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.Len will be sworn in as a Provincial Court Judge on Sept 3, 2013

BC TOTEMS BRING HOME SILVER Torino 2013 World Masters Games – Turin, Italy

We (OKIB Members: Coralie Gregoire-Egan, Sharmaine Gregoire, Sherry Louis and Pa¬tricia Wilson) had the opportunity to par-ticipate in the Torino 2013 World Master Games, Turin Italy in the softball division with a Vancouver based team BC Totems and proud to claim the Silver medal for the team efforts. It was an amazing and memorable experi-ence that was made possible from all the support and encouragement we received from our Community, Family and Friends of whom we have utmost gratitude and thanks – kukooxst (spelling I do not know but thank you)

Lim Limpt, Coralie, Sherry, Patricia & Sharmaine

(L-R) Sharmaine Gregoire, Patricia Wilson, Sherry Louis and Coralie Gregoire-Egan)

Josephine Saddleman 36 Years of DedicationCongratulations and best wishes to Josephine (Josie) Saddleman on her retirement on Friday, September 6, 2013. Josie was the receptionist for the Okanagan Indian Band for 36 years in which she showed generosity, devotion, helpful, humor and friendship (the list could go on) to the administration and community. She will be dearly missed by all; Josie had a special way of making everyone feel welcome when coming to the office be it seeking services or joining the OKIB administrative team and for this we are truly grateful. Regargless of the task Josie was always willing to give a helping hand.It will take some adjustment not seeing you when entering the office or hearing you on the other end of the phone when call-ing. Have a wonderful retirement Josie, you deserve it!

You Will Be Missed by All!

Lim Limpt

Allan Donovan has recently climbed Kilimanjaro Mtn., Africa to raise funds for his foundation to help the children of Nicaragua. Allan raised the Okanagan Indian Band flag at the top of the mountain after a long plight to the top of the mountain, altitude of 19,354 feet. We are honored to see our flag raised and acknowledge the feat to raise awareness for this worthwhile foundation.Okanagan Indian Band

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SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWSFrom the Director/PrincipalLorraine LadanWelcome BackIt is great to have all of the staff and chil-dren back at Snc’c’amala?tn and staff and students at nkmaplqs i snmamayatn i kl sqilxwtet Cultural Immersion School. Wel-come to all of the new and returning fami-lies. If you have questions about any of the programs you may contact me or any of the staff at 250-545-3800.Staff ChangesNicole Chillihitzia has left us to further pur-sue her education. We miss her and wish her well with her studies.Autumn Marchand has moved over from Head Start to the Infant/Toddler program and is doing an amazing job working with the babies and toddlers. Way to go, Au-tumn.We welcome Jordyn Alexis and Theresa Clark to the Head Start program. We are pleased to have them as staff.Brittany Linford, Secretary/Receptionist, has moved to Fort St. John over the sum-mer. Enstarie Phelan is now in this posi-tion and has been very helpful and a quick learner.

ClosuresThursday, October 14 – all school and • daycare programs closed for Thanks-givingFriday, October 25 – all school and • daycare programs closed for staff PD dayFriday, November 8 – all school and • daycare programs closed for staff PD day

Infant/ToddlerExploration and scientific testing is as im-portant to a baby as it is for a scientist. How? All senses are on alert as the baby/scientist checks out their environment. A scientist may not taste an item for identifi-cation, but a baby will. That is why we wash our toys everyday in the baby room. Even if something tastes terrible a child is bound to put it in their mouth. We take great care to ensure our environment is safe and we offer many opportunities for the children to use all their senses during the day.Happy Birthday wishes to Leanna who will be one year old and Happy Birthday wishes to Mary!!!!Ramona Wilson, Mary Marchand, Nancy Eu-stache & Autumn MarchandHead Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Day-careI would like to welcome Jordyn and Theresa to my team in the Head Start classroom! Nicole has decided to further her education and go back to school. We will miss her. Au-tumn has moved over to the baby’s room; enjoy your new adventures ladies!We would like to welcome 12 children in Head Start this year so far. It will be a fun year of learning and playing with our friends.

We had a nice visit from two young ladies, Giselle Torres and Rylie Marchand. They took the time out of the free day (Pro-D Day) from their school to come and play with the children here at Snc'c'amala?tn. Both of these young ladies went to this day-care over 7 years ago. It was really nice to see them read stories and play with the children! Thank you for the visit, Rylie and Giselle.We went on our first fieldtrip to pick plums. Thank you to Virginia Gregoire for allowing us to pick the plums on her property…they were delicious.We are starting our sewing nights from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Head Start room. The dates are: Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov. 20. These are Wednesday evenings. Hope to see you there!We still have a few spaces open in Head Start and Daycare. If you have questions please call Denise at 250-545-3800.Lim LimptDenise, Jordy, Theresa, Mona and Our Tupa (Virginia)

PreschoolWay! From the Speplina Room.In September Donna and I welcomed: Devon Cohen, Cordell Gregoire-Bear, Ka-nan Klassen, Maxson McMillian, Asia Moss, Hayden Phelan-Houle, Lucas Rempel, Ary-anna Wilson, Kayden Marchand and Kea-gan-Luc Fortune.

We visited Davison Orchard and learned about different kinds of apples, how to pick apples “eye to the sky” and how they make apple juice.Mona Tronson took us for a cultural fieldtrip to Six Mile to see the Kikinee. Thank you to Keith Louis for showing the children the Kikinee spawning.In October the children will be learning about colours and shapes, fall time, fire safety and Thanksgiving.Please dress your child appropriately for the weather; it’s getting cooler. Put your shorts and flip flops away!Reminder, parents are invited to our Four Foods Feast, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 am. It is a pot luck, so bring your favorite dish to share!Thank you - Karla and DonnaKindergartenWi from the P’qel qin room,It’s the start of another year in the kinder-garten room and we are very excited to

welcome the new boys and girls to kindergarten. This year we have 16 boys and girls in total, and would like to give a special wel-come to Tanner, Calder, Kendra, Rowyn, Zaley, Zayden, Anthony, Taylor Lalonde, Kimmimela, Mat-tias, Eva, Robert, Taylor Louis, Ja-son , Yesenia and Koenn.A special welcome back as well to our hardworking and dedicated staff. Trish is our Certified Edu-cation Assistant. The Okanagan Language program is taught by Virginia Gregoire. Mona Tronson delivers our Okanagan Cultural

program and this year Nancy Eustache will spend some time in our room.We have been busy getting used to our classroom routines, learning about print-ing our numbers 0-9, graphing, sorting and making patterns in math as well as learning about the letters P, U, O and M in Language Arts.We went on two field trips in September. The first was to Davison Orchard to learn about apples and the apple harvest and then we went to see the Kikinee at Esquesis Creek (Six Mile Creek) with Keith Louis. Mrs. Alexis and Trish JohnsonKindergarten Teacher and Assistant

Mother Goose ProgramChildren (0-4 years) and their Caregivers

Come and share songs, stories, snack and lots of fun!

Thursday afternoons from October 24 to December 12, 2013

Where: Snc’c amala?tnWhen: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Please RSVP by calling Snc’c’amala?tn Daycare 250-545-3800

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Snc’c’amala?tn and Immersion School Calendar 2013-2014 School Year

(REVISED September 4, 2013)Thanksgiving Day, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Monday, October 14, 2013PD Day for staff, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Friday, October 25, 2013PD Day for staff, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Friday, November 8, 2013Remembrance Day, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Monday, November 11, 2013Last Day of school before Christmas Break - Friday, • December 20, 2013Last day of daycare and Head Start before Christmas • Break - Tues., December 24, 2013 Noon ClosureDaycare and Head Start reopen after Christmas Break • - Thursday, January 2, 2014School reopens after Christmas vacation - Monday, • January 6, 2014PD Day for staff, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Friday, January 17, 2014BC Family Day, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Monday, February 10, 2014PD Day for staff, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Friday, February 21, 2014School closed for Spring Break - Monday, March 24, • 2014 to Friday, March 28, 2014Good Friday, no school, daycare or Head Start - Friday, • April 18, 2014Easter Monday, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Monday, April 21, 2014PD Day for staff, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Friday, May 16, 2014Victoria Day, no school, daycare or Head Start - Mon-• day, May 19, 2014Aboriginal Day, no school, daycare or Head Start - • Monday, June 23, 2014Last day of school, students leave at noon - Thursday, • June 26, 2014Last day of Head Start - Thursday, June 26, 2014• Canada Day, daycare closed - Tuesday, July 1, 2014• BC Day, daycare closed - Friday, August 1, 2014• Early Dismissal Days - NOON• School Parent Teacher Interviews - Wednesday, De-• cember 4, 2013School Parent Teacher Interviews - Thursday, Decem-• ber 5, 2013Student Led Conferences - Tuesday, April 29, 2014• Student Led Conferences - Wednesday, April 30, 2014•

Report cardsTerm 1 – Tuesday, December 3, 2013Term 2 – Monday, March 10, 2014Term 3 – Thursday, June 26, 2014

EDUCATIONHuckleberry Mountain

By Sienna Belanger-LeeSeptember 16, 2013

It was noisy and loud on the bus on the way to Huckleberry Moun-tain. Huckleberry mountain is located at what is now Sliver star, we were just up in the Sovereign Lake ski resort. Everyone was excit-ed about the nkmaplqs isnmamayatn klsqilxwtet School’s first field trip of the year. We were told not to wander off and to stay close to a teacher. When we got there we ate snack and then started going in the forest to pick. Everyone had fun chatting with each other.

At lunch I ate my wrap and hung out with my best friend Jewel and two other friends of mine named Ayub and Sapien. They are all my cousins. After lunch we got to choose if we wanted to go for a walk with Keith or pick more purple huckleberries. I chose a walk and so did Sapien and Morgan. We walked around for a bit and then went to the flattest area. I told Morgan to catch me a butterfly it was funny watching him running around chasing butterflies. Then we started skipping around like flower girls… and guys. After that we sat down and talked and laughed. When we went back it was time to leave the mountain and go back home. It is important for us to go out on the land to know what to eat and what not to and to stay in tradition with the land.

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FALL 2013GENERAL

Employment & Training Department

The Employment Assistance Services (EAS) Coordinator is funded on a year to year funding application to the Okanagan Train-ing Development Council (OTDC). There are EAS Coordinators’’ s located in the Okanagan Nation:

Glenda Louis, Okanagan Indian Band• Coreen Bernier, Westbank First Nation • Cheryl Dekock, Penticton Indian Band• Jarrah Feist, Osoyoos Indian Band• Veronica Terbasket, Lower Similkameen • Indian BandCharlene Allison, Upper Similkameen • Indian Band

Other Agencies providing Employment As-sistance Services also funded on a year to year funding application to the Okanagan Training Development Council (OTDC)

Donna Durand & Deborah Baker, First • Nations Employment ServicesSherida Crane, Ki Low Na Friendship • CentreRhonda Terbasket, Ooknakane Friend-• ship CentreRhonda Terbasket (Interim), West Koo-• tenay

The roles of the EAS can include assisting clients in career planning, resume devel-opment or enhancements’, skill enhance-ments, job search strategies, employment action plans, employment maintenance, OTDC funding applications, course seat purchases, employment start supports, youth development and or referrals to oth-er services to assist in the development and pathway of employment readiness and opportunities. Who is eligible?Individuals who are 15 years of age or older, Status, Non-Status, Inuit, On/Off Reserve regardless of your place of origin within Canada who reside in the OTDC Ser-vice Area.

It is important to note that all of the above EAS Coordinators and program are funded by OTDC, and we work in a co-ordinate ef-fort to encourage self-sufficiency and ad-dress locally defined needs and priorities of our communities through employment pro-grams and services.

Highlight Feature Okanagan Band Member Garry Marchand accessed OTDC funding for the Alberta Gateway to the Gas & Oil field to further develop his marketable skills. Garry suc-cessfully completed the program and was hired on with HSE Integrated LTD. HSE In-tegrated LTD, is Canada’s largest national industrial safety services company with operations across the country and into the United States. HSE provides a comprehen-sive and integrated suite of health, safety and environment monitoring services to protect workers, assets and the commu-nity. Garry started as doing security with HSE LTD at entry level and is now a “High Angle Rescue, H2S Supervisor & Air Tech-nician” within 1 years’ time. Garry’s main objective as a H2S Safety Supervisor is to ensure that workers in hazardous or dan-gerous areas are provided with the nec-essary service and equipment required to maintain a safe work environment. Garry’s hard work, perseverance and determina-tion have allowed him to become self-suffi-cient and the owner of a F350 Super Duty 4X4 truck. When asked about working in the oil& gas fields, Garry has said that HSE Integrated is a great start for anyone who is not sure as what the oil patch is, and they have hir-ing spurts every spring and fall for plant turnarounds and lastly “thank you for help-ing me reach my goals!!” Based on limited funding, I encourage all eligible individuals to start the planning now in order to have the application complete before the next fiscal year 2014-2015.

In the last year the short term training dol-lars have assisted many individuals in ob-taining the necessary tickets and training required for employment. These individuals have found in Fort St. John, Fort McMurray, and Grande Prairie working in various em-ployment industries. If you require assistance in career decision making, skill enhancements, job search, resume development or short training, please call me at 250.542.4328 ext. 214 or by email glenda.louis@okanagan.org to set up an appointment.

Okanagan Band Member - Garry Marchand

Post Secondary ApplicationsPlanning to apply for Post-Secondary?

Applications can be picked up from the Band Office or printed from the Band’s website www.okib.ca and are to be submitted Kevin Ned, Education Director (kevin.ned@okanagan.org).

Application Deadlines:

For September enrolment - deadline April 30 For January Enrolment - deadline September 30 For May Enrolment - deadline January 30Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be re-viewed in the Post-Secondary Policies on the OKIB Web-Site and Funding is based on Funds Avail-ableIf you have any question about the application form or programs that are funded please contact Kevin Ned by phone 250-542-4328 Ext 211 or email.

The 6Mile Education Centrehttp://sixmile.sd22.bc.ca/

School District #22 Alternate Programs 2013/14

Are you a student that wants to complete their Grade 12?• Do you need prerequisites for a Post-Secondary Program?•

REGISTER TODAY - SIX MILE EDUCATION CENTREThe Six-Mile Education Centre is an innovative, student centered educational centre which enables youth and adults to complete their schooling in an alternative setting to regular secondary school. Locat-ed at Six- Mile Creek on Bonneau Road off Westside Road in Vernon, the Centre provides to the needs of the local community, offering individualized programs covering the spectrum of the BC Secondary School core curriculum.

For more information on programs that are offered through the Six Mile Education Centre please contact Anna Marchand, Student Liai-son or Larry Hemmingson, on site teacher @ 250-542-9379. Or by email Sixmile@sd22.bc.ca

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Land Use Planning (LUP) — Launched at Last!

Last year the Operations, Lands and Hous-ing (OLH) De-partment hosted fireside chats to help us prepare for land use planning. We learned from community mem-bers that OKIB cares deeply about the future of our lands, our community, and future generations. This pas-sion and commitment from community is exactly what is needed to develop a land use plan that uniquely repre-sents the val-ues, needs, and priorities of OKIB!We have now assembled a team for the work of tech-nical analysis, and to facilitate a pro-cess of community engagement.Urban Systems will provide professional plan-ning and design services for land use plan-ning. The company has provided extensive planning and engineering assistance to OKIB in past years, and we welcome their on-go-ing expertise!Debbie Clarke has been hired as our Commu-nications Officer. Debbie is a long time resi-dent of the Vernon area, and has extensive experience in land use planning, communi-cations, and community engagement. Deb-bie will join the team working in the OLH of-fice, and encour-ages community members to drop in to view land use planning displays

and information under development!Joe Johnson, Dewey Smith, Karen Babiuk and Debbie Clarke will be the OLH team to facilitate the Land Use Planning project.A Steering Committee of OKIB Department Heads, and Council members Coola Louis and Lyle Brewer, will pro-vide strategic proj-ect guidance. At the first meeting, the Steer-ing Committee highlighted key principles:“The LUP will be community-driven.” “It can be a turning point for OKIB”“We will use this process to move forward from what was done in the past”“The LUP will embrace a multi-generational and sustainability focus, with holistic inte-gration of OKIB values” (Much like the image below)

OKIB Land Use Planning (LUP)

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We Need You! Land Use PlanningCommunity Advisory Committee

Community engagement is a driving element of OKIB Land Use Planning. The voice of the community will determine how the pro-cess unfolds, and the shape and future of the land use plan. We want to establish a community-based Ad-visory Committee for regular, focused discussions on specific land use topics, like ag-riculture, residential development, tourism, environmental pro-tection, culture and social interests. The Advisory Committee will meet regularly with the LUP Working Group, and will help to in-tegrate these topics into a land use plan that provides for overall OKIB community well-being.Do you care passionately about the future of the land and community of OKIB? Can you represent an inter-est or perspective from the community, and help us to learn about future land use from that perspective? Could you participate in a process with open heart and open minds to share your knowledge and learn from others? Could you spare a couple of days per month (until early 2014) to attend meetings and workshops, brainstorm and problem-solve, help with communications, all while having fun and learning? We are look-ing for a cross section of volunteers including:

Youth, elders, men, women, family heads; People who are community-minded; Visionar-• ies!People who use the land in different ways, like: Agricultural, Residential, Commercial, In-• dustrial, Tour-ism Development, Recreational, Institutional, Land Owners and non-own-ersPeople who are passionate about the environment, culture, arts, resource harvesting, • etc.

Please contact Debbie Clarke or Karen Babiuk if you would like to participate on the Advi-sory Committee, or if you would like to have your name added to our contact list! (Ph: 250 542 3444)

Land use planning will follow a phased process, with regular committee involvement, and community input. The pro-ject will conclude with a process to seek community endorsement of the final land use plan.A variety of tools will be used to keep the community informed, and to solicit feedback. Please check the OLH Face-book Page, or contact us for updates, like:

A community event to launch land use planning!• OKIB Land Use Planning Website (under development)• Community meetings and workshops; and...•

… watch next month’s Senklip for an update!

Communications and Engagement

OKIB Land Use Planning (LUP)

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GENERAL INFORMATIONFALL 2013

The Department of Health and Social Development and the Health and Social Development Committee of Council are pleased to announce the start of a com-munity planning process initiated by Chief and Council’s Strategic Plan. This is a community driven process to ensure we gather information that is current and re-flects the needs of the members. The Okanagan Indian Band Department of Health and Social Development applied for and received Health Canada funding to conduct community forums - between Oct 1, 2013 and January 30, 2014 - for the purpose of gathering community input for the development of an updated Commu-nity Health and Social Development Plan. The funding will be used to host commu-nity forums, other community engage-ment activities, and to retain the services of 3 contractors who will perform the fol-

lowing: draft surveys, conduct the com-munity consultation process and prepare the Draft Plan for community review at the first Quarterly Chief & Council meet-ing in 2014. The Department of Health and Social Development will work closely with the Department of Operations, Lands and Housing to coordinate efforts with the Land Use planning process.The Department of Health and Social De-velopment has retained the following Band members on a contract basis to coordinate and facilitate the planning and the com-munity engagement processes:

Cathy Gottfriedsen • Jami Tonasket• Vanessa Mitchell•

These members bring a variety of experi-ence in community engagement involving planning and asset mapping necessary for

this work. The goal of the planning pro-cess is to provide a means for the com-munity to set the direction for health and social development programs and services over the next several years. The outcomes of this planning will directly structure the health and social departments work plans, budgets and will aide OKIB to gain access to increased funding for programs and services. Watch the bulletin boards and Sen’Klip for more details on the community fo-rumsCommunity forums will occur in Duck Lake, Whiteman’s Creek, Six Mile, Head of the Lake, and Salmon River/Round LakeFor more information please contact the OKIB Health Centre 250-542-5094

Health & Social Development COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our new website, along with a new look we have included some features that we hope will make visiting the site a quick-er, easier and more interactive experience. To make sure you get the most of the new website we have included a few new features soon to include a ‘OKIB Members Only’ section. We hope you enjoy the new website and would appreciate any feedback. There will still be a few tweaks being made within the next few weeks, please let me know if you have any technical difficulties with the site.

Land Use Planning – NewsWe are now on the web!

Check out the Land Use Planning pages on the revamped OKIB web site!

Welcome Page: http://okib.ca/depart-• ments/land-use-planning/ Page 2: http://okib.ca/departments/• land-use-planning/what-is-it-get-in-volved/Page 3: http://okib.ca/departments/• land-use-planning/planning-work-feed-back/

We are doing limited promotion of the web-site so that we have a chance to incorpo-rate any initial feedback:

Does the website answer key questions • for this initial stage?Is it easy to read and navigate?• Does it make you want to learn more?•

Feedback is welcome!

Vernon Public Art GalleryGallery Opens Two First Nations

Exhibitions

New Exhibitions Opening to PublicVernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave. Members of the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the public are invited to celebrate con-temporary artwork by eleven Canadian First Nations artists at the opening reception of two new exhibitions. “The Okanagan is home to many First Na-tions artists and we are excited to showcase the work of a mid-career Canadian artist (Foster) with a newly formed arts collective based out of Vernon. We wish to thank Ste-phen Foster, Vernon’s Friendship Centre and the participating artists for their dedication to First Nations art in a contemporary for-mat. We are also delighted to have received financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts to assist us in presenting Ste-phen Fosters’ exhibition. This federal funding is a first for the Vernon Public Art Gallery and I commend our staff for producing the type of work that has enabled us to access these funds.” said Dauna Kennedy Grant, Execu-tive Director. Stephen Foster: Re-Mediating Curtis: Re-mix, October 24 – December 23, 2013Stephen Foster is a Kelowna, BC based artist and Associate Professor at the UBC Okana-gan. Foster is a video and electronic media artist of mixed Haida and European back-ground. His work focuses on issues of indig-enous representation in popular culture and the politics of identity. The main focus of the exhibition Re-Mediating Curtis: Remix is the deconstruction of perceived stereotypes of the First Nations people in Canada, specifi-

cally on the West Coast of British Columbia. The main focus of Foster’s exhibition is the discourse and critique surrounding Edward Sheriff Curtis’ representation of the West Coast Culture as portrayed in his film titled In the Land of the Head Hunters produced in 1914. The exhibition will consist of an inter-active video and audio installation. Kama? Creative Aboriginal Arts Collective: Transformations, October 17 – December 23, 2013This newly formed arts collective brings to-gether ten emerging and established First Nations artists who are the members of the Okanagan Indian Band (Suknaqinx). The exhibition titled Transformations brings to-gether traditional and contemporary works of art that contribute to the understanding of cultural values, identity, history, and con-temporary issues of Okanagan First Nations. The artworks in the exhibition are in format of drawing, painting, photography, metal sculpture and buckskin art. Participat-ing artists: Mariel Belanger, Val Chiba, Dean Louis, Sheldon Louis, Pierre Rich-ard, Abby Marchand, Barbara Marchand, David Wilson, Vern Tronson, and Mona Tronson.The opening reception takes place at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Vernon BC, on Thursday, October 24 from 6-8pm and it is open to the public. The event is sponsored by OkanaganLife Magazine. The exhibitions will run from October 24 to De-cember 23, 2013. Admission to the Gallery is by donation.

For more information about the Vernon Pub-lic Art Gallery contact: 250-545-3173, @VernonAGallery info@vernonpublicartgallery.com , www.vernonpublicartgallery.com

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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION FALL 2013

Sen'klip SubmissionsDeadline: 1st of each month with distribution by the 15th

Please send submissions to: sharmaine.gregoire@okanagan.org

Documents: in word format Photos: jpeg format

ATTENTION:

OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND MEMBERS

RE: USE OF ALL BAND RANGE LANDSALL LIVESTOCK TO BE REMOVED from all OKIB Range land by

November 15, 2013.

The Chief and Council of the Okanagan Indian Band, hereby con-1. firm that the Range Management Process currently in effect for use of any Range land requires ALL LIVESTOCK TO BE REMOVED from all OKIB Range land by November 15, 2013.The Range Management Process requires all Livestock to remain 2. off the Range land until April 15, 2014. The Chief and Council requires that any livestock using the Band 3. ranges must be owned by a Band member with a brand regis-tered in the Band members name. Any unauthorized livestock will be removed from the Band ranges immediately.The Chief and Council, the Range Users and any stock owners 4. are to monitor this process and each other’s activities regarding the use of the Range Land.The removal of all LIVESTOCK from the Range lands is impera-5. tive to the continued productivity of the Range land to produce the natural grass range for the livestock.The Chief and Council expect all Range Users to abide by the 6. above stated terms and conditions of the Range Management Process.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPart Time Elementary Teacher

Minimum 20 hours/week, up to 37.5 hours/weekOKANAGAN INDIAN BAND Cultural Immersion SchoolUnder the supervision of the Principal and Head Teacher, the Teacher is responsible for the planning and delivery of the program including:

Curriculum development and delivery following the Inte-• grated Resource Packages (IRP’s) to meet BC academic standardsClassroom supervision and management• Term report cards and student evaluations• Attendance and recording systems• Preparing and implementing independent education • plans (IEP’s) and independent behaviour plans (IBP’s), maintaining records and progress reportsMaintaining the classroom• Parent communications and interaction• Supervision of students during recess and lunch as re-• quiredOther responsibilities assigned by the Principal and Head • Teacher

Qualifications and Experience:Valid BC teaching certificate issued by the BC College of • TeachersDemonstrated ability to teach at the elementary level• Ability and willingness to teach split classes grades 4/5 • and team teach other primary gradesWillingness to work in cooperation with the other mem-• bers of the teaching teamKnowledge of the Okanagan community and First Na-• tions culture and languageWilling to become an Okanagan speaking Teacher•

Preference may be given to those having knowledge of the Okanagan Indian Band community. A Criminal Record Check, and three References are required.Term: December 4th, 2013 - June 28, 2014 Rate of Pay: $28.00/hrDeadline for Applications: October 31, 2013 at 12:00 noonPlease submit resume and cover letter to:Okanagan Indian BandYancy Ochoa12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC VIH 2A4Phone 250-542-4328, Ext. 209 - Fax: 250-542-4990Email: humanresources@okanagan.org We thank those submitting resumes, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

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GENERAL INFORMATIONFALL 2013

October 2, 2013(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and BC Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould congratulated the First Nations Health Au-thority (FNHA) who assumed authority yes-terday on the management of health ser-vices to all First Nations citizens living on reserve in British Columbia.

“The First Nations Health Authority is a great example of First Nations taking con-trol and designing and implementing our own health plans and services,” said Na-tional Chief Atleo. “Health care for all First Nations continues to be a complex and di-verse issue. The constitutional responsibil-ity and Treaty obligation for First Nations health still resides with the federal govern-ment, but provinces and territories play an integral role in the health outcomes of First Nations people both on and off reserve. This is an approach that respects those re-lationships, brings together all jurisdictions and results in First Nations control and de-livery of health services. I extend personal congratulations to all members of the First Nations Health Council and to FNHC Chair Grand Chief Doug Kelly for this remarkable achievement.”

The FNHA is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada. Today, the FNHA assumes the programs, services,

and responsibilities currently handled by Health Canada’s First Nations Inuit Health Branch – Pacific Region. The FNHA’s vision is to transform the health and well-being of BC’s First Nations and Indigenous people by dramatically changing healthcare for the better.

BC Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould stated, “October 1st marked an historic milestone for healthcare delivery in Brit-ish Columbia with our Nations having em-barked upon the most ambitious Aborigi-nal health transfer initiative in the country. While there has never been any doubt that we have the potential to deliver a more ef-ficient and culturally appropriate service than Health Canada, we now have the re-sponsibility to ensure that the resources are in place to provide the programs and services that our citizens expect and de-serve. These are, nevertheless, decisions and challenges that our Nations, through the work of the FNHA, are best suited to make and take on as we chart a course for a better future for our citizens.”

The First Nations Health Authority will plan, design, manage, and fund the delivery of First Nations health programs and services in BC. These community-based services are largely focused on health promotion and disease prevention, including:

Primary Care Services, •

Mental Health and Addictions Program-• ming, Health Infrastructure, • Environmental Health and Research, • andNon-Insured Health Benefits.•

First Nations leaders have been calling for a more comprehensive approach to health service delivery that is driven and con-trolled by First Nations. This movement to the FNHA is significant and historic because it symbolizes an approach that is open to First Nations ownership and control of re-sources to better meet the needs of First Nations.

The Assembly of First Nations is the nation-al organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Comms, @AFN_Updates.-30-

Contact information:Alain Garon, AFN Bilingual Communica-tion Officer613-241-6789 ext. 382 or cell: 613-292-0857 or e-mail agaron@afn.caJenna Young, AFN Communications Of-ficer613-241-6789, ext. 401 or cell: 613-314-8157 or jyoung@afn.ca

Assembly of First Nations Congratulates the B.C. First Nations Health Authority on its Historic First Day

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GENERAL INFORMATION FALL 2013

Frequently asked questions Trans-fer DayOn October 1st BC First Nations, through the FNHA, assume responsibility for all of the resources, people and facilitiesof the First Nations and Inuit Health (FNIH) BC Region. We are anticipating a seamless transfer for First Nations Health Service Providers and want to bring a number of operational changes to your attention.

What should I expect on October 1st?

Staffing ChangesThere have been a few staffing changes at the regional office, please refer to the updated program staff contact list The people finder function on our new FNHA website: http://www.fnha.ca/con-tact-us/employee-directory will be updated as we bring staff onboard. New Email AddressesOn October 1st all FNHA employees will be using new email addresses: first-name.lastname@fnha.ca. It is impor-tant to note that on October 1st all Health Canada email addresses will expire and emails will not be forwarded to the above new addresses.

Phone NumbersOn October 1st current Health Canada phone numbers (666-XXXX) will remain the same. However, phone numbers will be changing within this calendar year as FNHA adopts its new phone system.

Who is the point of contact for my contribution agreement?

The position of Project Officer is being re-designed within the FNHA in order to ac-commodate the development of regional structures. For questions related to your contribution agreements after October 1 please contact the following: Capital:

Mark Fitz-Morris 604-666-8673 Mark.Fitzmorris@fnha.ca

Contribution Agreements (Non-transfer)Ali Davidson 604-666-0022Ali.Davidson@fnha.ca

Contribution Agreements (Transfer)Karen Forshaw 604-666-1738Karen.Forshaw@fnha.ca

How and when will contribution agreement payments take place?

The first payment issued by FNHA for novated contribution agreements will take place October 1st. Cheques dat-ed for October 1st have already been mailed out to all agreement holders to allow for sufficient time in the Canada Post mail system to reach communi-

ties.

Included with the first cheque from the FNHA, is a direct deposit application form. The advantages of being on di-rect deposit is that the payments will be automatically deposited into your bank account on the due date therefore less hassle and less chances of delays in the mail system.

Any questions on payments can be di-rected to:Finance at 604-913-2080 or email FNHA_Accountspayable@fnha.ca

What is the FNHA organizational structure?

Chief Executive Officer: Joe Gallagher • Vice-President, Health Services: • Yousuf Ali Chief Financial Officer: Tally Bains • Vice-President, Policy, Planning and • Strategic Services: Richard Jock Vice-President, Health Benefits: John • Mah Vice-President, Innovation and Infor-• mation Management: Joseph Mendez Vice-President, Corporate Services • and Transition: Greg Shea Vice-President, Human Resources and • Organizational Development: Elaine Wass

The First Nations Health Authority functional organizational structure on October 1st can be found on the FNHA website here: http://www.fnha.ca/about/governance-and-account-ability/organization .

The FNHA is pleased to announce that Yousuf Ali will be joining the FNHA on October 1st as Vice-President Health Services; Yousuf joins the FNHA se-nior executive team listed here .

To learn more about our senior execu-tive team and how the FNHA is build-ing an organization to serve BC First Nations we encourage you to attend Gathering Wisdom and take in the VP presentations.

Where are the FNHA offices?

On October 1st FNHA takes over a number of Health Canada leases in the BC region. For your information, some key physical addresses, and the functions hosted are listed below:

CEO office, Policy, Planning and • Strategic Services, Human Re-sources, Corporate Services, Finance

501-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC, V7T1A2 604.913.2080 Toll Free: 1.866.913.0033Health Services 540-757 West • Hastings St. Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E6 604.666.0737 Non-Insured Health Benefits In person: 1166 Alberni Street Room 701 Mailing Address: 540-757 West Hastings St., Vancou-ver, BC, V6C 3E6 BC Region (toll free) 1.800.317. 7878 Vancouver 1.888.321.5003

Where do I mail my reports?

Reports and correspondence regarding health services should be mailed to:

First Nations Health Authority540-757 West Hastings StVancouver, BCV6C 3E6

Who do I talk to about Programs?

Programs will be managed as they have been in the past. There have been a few staffing changes at the regional office, please refer to the updated program staff contact list The people finder func-tion on our new FNHA website: http://www.fnha.ca/contact-us/employee-di-rectory will be upd ated as we bring staff onboard.

Are there plans to celebrate and commemorate the transfer?

October 1st will be a busy day for the current and future staff of the FNHA; it is also our first day of service deliv-ery. We plan to celebrate with Chiefs and Health Directors at the Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey Forum on October 22nd.

Additional questions about Trans-fer Day?

Find the latest updates and information on our website at www.fnha.ca or sign up to our bi-weekly eblast by emailing info@fnha.ca. If you have additional questions, ask your Health Director, or email your questions to info@fnha.ca or call 1-866-913-0033.

First Nations Health AuthorityTransfer Day FAQs

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GRADUATION 2012 March 2013

KidSport™ (a Sport BC pro-gram) provides assistance ($150 to $400 in grants) to families of children in need to help kids participate in lo-cal activities they otherwise could not afford to partici-pate in.

For information about how to apply, see the KidSport™ section of the Sport BC web-site (http://www.kidsport-

canada.ca/index.php?page=british_columbia_wel-come ). If your community does not have a local chapter, applications would go to the KidSport BC office (can be contacted through the website link noted).

Canadian Tire Jump Start

This funding is open to all youth aged 4-18 years. Grants will not exceed a maximum of $300 per ap-plication.

Funds are awarded for reg-istration fees and equip-

ment.

Funding should be for a sustained program that lasts a season for a minimum 1X/week for a minimum dura-tion of 5 weeks.

Applications for assistance can be submitted from Jan-uary 15 to June 1 for spring/summer programs, and from July 1 to November 1 for fall/winter programs.

http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en/what-we-do#hta

Jack ColeJuly 8, 1941 –

August 1, 2013At 4:30am on Thursday, August 1, 2013, exactly 50 years to the minute from the date and time of his dad’s passing, Jack Cole slipped peacefully from this life with his wife and children at his side.

Jack believed in hard work, honesty and laughter,

which was evident in the number of good friends he made throughout his life, but his priority was always his family. This sense of family commitment was a factor when Jack completed his electrical ap-prenticeship and joined the workforce. From 1969 to 1992 Jack worked with his brother Marv at Gate-way Electric. After moving to Vernon, he started JC Electric with his son, Bob in 1992. They worked hard to make JC Electric the success it is today. Jack and June opened Westside Pro Hardware in 1997, which they ran together until it closed in 2011 when Jack retired at the age of 70. The hardware store was one of Jack’s great adventures. He had a true apprecia-tion of his customers and was often heard saying how great they were. Jack was happiest spending time with his family boating, fishing, playing cards or enjoying some time at the casino. His kind, gen-erous spirit showed in his ability to make everyone in his presence feel welcome and appreciated.

Jack will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, June, his daughter Lorrie-Rae (Mike) Flynn and his son Bob (Nicky) Cole. Jack is further sur-vived by his sister Dorothy Turick and his brother Jim (Sharman) Cole. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Jim and Annie Cole and his broth-ers, Norman and Marvin Cole.

Prayers will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:30am, both at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home (4303 Pleasant Valley Road). Following the service, the Cole family invite Jack’s friends and family to join them for refreshments in the reception room.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ver-non Jubilee Hospital Foundation in Jack’s memory.

Council Meetings Scheduled & Process

Regular Schedule: 1st Tuesday of month 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.2nd Tuesday of month 5:30 p.m. - 9:303rd Tuesday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Changes will be circulated via email and www.okib.ca

All requests to be added to the Councils agenda must be sub-mitted to Executive Director by Thursday noon preceding each council meeting. Agenda items are reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and Chief Thursday afternoon. If you have any further questions or clarification please contact Sherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Council, 250-542-4328 ext. 210 or email sherry.louis@okanagan.org