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October/

November 2009

Volume 1, Issue 2

Terrace Nisga’a Society

Elder’s Report 4

Elder Group 5

Yuletide Comm. 5

Elders/Youth 6

Youth Council 7

Youth 8

Wilp Simgan 9

Dance Group 10

Updates 13

Culture Calendar 15

Inside this issue:

On August 2, 2009, the Terrace Nisga’a Society held a

Membership Appreciation BBQ. It was a very successful

family function that had our Community Room at full

capacity by our members!

There were a number of families who attended the

Membership Appreciation BBQ with a majority of people

who walked away with door prizes that stemmed from

home-made goodies (doilies, jar fish, frozen fish, fresh

fish, sundried & half-smoked oolichans and half-smoked

fish bellies), good quality toys for the children to a num-

ber of donated items from the different organizations

from Terrace.

We would like to acknowledge and thank you to our

membership for your time that you took for your families

to come out and share a meal and catch up with other

families in Terrace.

~ Story and pictures continued on page 10 ~

Membership Appreciation BBQ

Terrace Nisga’a Society Board & Staff Board of Directors

President Ms. Phyllis Adams

Email: [email protected]

Cell: (250) 635-0278

Vice-President/ Mrs. Barb Zvatora

Gov’t Rep. Email: [email protected]

Cell: (250) 641-9925

Director Mrs. Bonita Young-Mercer


Cell: (250) 641-9948

Director Ms. Marlene Robinson


Cell: (250) 641-2474

Director Mrs. Diana Guno


Cell: (250) 615-7174

Director Mrs. Deborah Tait


Cell: (250) 615-9019

Staff

Finance Manager Mrs. Karen Livingston


Youth Worker Ms. Julie Squires


ESKW Instructor Ms. Kathryn Fullerton


Maintenance Mr. Percival Clayton Sr.

Wilp Sim Gan Mr. Todd Stephens (interim)

Carving Shed Phone: (250) 635-8668

Administrative Assistant Ms. Lynn Wright



Terrace Nisga’a Society Board & Staff Board of Directors

President Ms. Phyllis Adams


Cell: (250) 635-0278

Vice-President/ Mrs. Barb Zvatora

Gov’t Rep. Email: [email protected]

Cell: (250) 641-9925

Director Mrs. Bonita Young-Mercer


Cell: (250) 641-9948

Director Ms. Marlene Robinson


Cell: (250) 641-2474

Director Mrs. Diana Guno


Cell: (250) 615-7174

Director Mrs. Deborah Tait


Cell: (250) 615-9019

Staff

Finance Manager Mrs. Karen Livingston


Youth Coordinator Ms. Julie Squires


Maintenance Mr. Percival Clayton Sr.

Wilp Sim Gan Mr. Todd Stephens (interim)

Carving Shed Phone: (250) 635-8668

Administrative Assistant Ms. Lynn Wright


Phone, Fax & Email

Phone: (250) 635-4422

Toll Free: 1-866-935-4422

Fax: (250) 635-3090

Email:

[email protected]

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed each day for lunch @

12pm - 1 pm

Closed on Statutory Holidays

ADDRESS

101 - 4441 Lakelse Avenue

Terrace, BC V8G - 1P1

mailto:[email protected]




















Volume 1, Issue 2

Godfrey Adams

Tyler Adanic-Mercier

Marcus Aksidan

Keith Anderson

Brian Angus

Braedon Aubin

Claude Barton Jr.

Camellia Brown

Crystal Brown

Scott Brown

Charmaine Calder

Rebekah Crown

David Cruzelle

Caroline Dangelli

Job Daniels

Joshua Dejardins

Jaden Fisher

Yvonne Forcier

Somara Fountain

Skye Friesien

Jewel Gilette

Claudine Gonu

Presley Gonu-Nelson

Candice Gray

Jacqueline Gray

Prosper Green

Patricia Guno

Barnard Gurney Jr.

Vernon Gurney Sr.

Alexandra Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Mathias Lincoln

Braidean Lougarey-Flavel

Gavin MacKinnon

Blair MacRae

Christine Mason

Harold McDames

Dustin McKay

Teresa McKay

Tiana McKay

Kerry Mercer

William Mercer

Blair Morven

Neil Morven

Julianne Nyce

Vesta Nyce-Brown

Patrick Odershaw-Roberts

Jeffrey Quock

Nikita Robinson

Waddy Robinson

Cedric Scodane

Vance Scodane

Thomas Sheehan Jr.

Larissa Sparrow

Julie Squires

Sara Squires

Beverly Stevens

Gregory Stevens

Jazelle Stevens

Tyler Stevens

James Swanson

Brandon Tait

Cecil Tait Jr.

Michael Tait

Thomas Tait

Terrance Van-Horlick

Damon Vickers

Katellyn Watts

Martin Watts

Kane Wesley

Kaisha Woods

Keith Woods

Justice Woods-Theodoreau

Christine Wright

Barb Zvatora

November Birthdays

Jamie-lee Adams

Morris Adams

Francis Aksidan Jr.

Serena Aksidan

Jacob Aksidan Sr.

Leah Angus

Mark Azak

Ruby Azak

Devin Azak-Davis

Cecil Barton

Danny Barton Jr.

Jamika Barton

Corey Bell

Hailey Birkedal

Tyler Birkedal

Julia Brinson

Jack Brown

Duane Bryant

Michael Bryant

Sam Campbell

Kleanza Cathers

Gerald Chapdelaine

Delayna Clark

Angela Clayton

Jerome Clayton

Phillip Clayton

Martina Clayton-Scodane

Michael Cooper

Valene Courtney

Andrew Davis

Candace Davis

Claire Davis

Dante Davis

Chyna-Lee Dedeus

Kelsey Denomme

Shareen Derrick

Chance Dignard

John Dignard

Hunter Eli

Shalanus Erickson

Daryl Fisher

Ryan Fisher

Nikeda Fowler

Nick Gentile

Xaria Gonu-Nelson

Jamie Gosnell

David Gray

Emily Guno

Jeremy Guno

Quentin Guno

Stephanie Gurney

Benjamin Haizimsque

Bessie Haizimsque

Andrea Johnson

Maureen Johnson

Sophia Johnson

Sabrina Johnson-Haizimsque

Skyler Lewis

Johnny Lincoln

Susan McDames

Adam McKay

Kelsey McKay

Kenneth McKay Jr.

Teena McKay

Sheila McNeil

Angela Moore

Michael Moore

Rick Moore

Vanessa Moore

Jordan Morgan

John Morven

Marjorie Nelson

Faith Nisyok

Andrew Nyce Jr.

Eric Nyce

Dianne Parnell

Fred Robinson

Kendra Robinson

Marjorie Robinson

October Birthdays

A SPECIAL “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” TO OUR MEMBERS...

Sean Robinson

Heather Scodane

Shaun Scodane

Lisa Smith

Colette Stephens

Janice Stephens

Miranda Stephens

Melissa Stevens

Bertha Stewart

Ivy Stewart

Daniel Szekely

Jacob Telek

Nadine Venus

Natalie Venus

Sarah Venus

Doreen Walker

Nathaniel Wilson

Donna Woods

Eric Woods

Vivian Wright

Peter Zvatora


33rd Annual BC Elders’ Gathering - Report

The Nisga’a Nation had hosted this year’s 33rd Annual BC Elders Gathering in Terrace at the

Terrace Sportsplex through a four-day agenda of events from July 12-15, 2009. The arena

was filled to capacity with First Nations from across BC with the Nisga’a Nation elders as

host from the Terrace Nisga’a Society and the four Nisga’a villages - Gingolx, Laxgalts’ap,

Gitwinksihlkw and New Aiyansh.

The King and Queen of this year’s BC Elders Gathering were New Aiyansh residents Melvin

& Rosie Robinson - Sim’oogit Gook gans Sigidimnak Yool’ , who were chosen at last year’s

gathering in Prince Rupert.

Within the four days, there were many activities for the elders to enjoy, one of which was the

Grand Entry that introduced each First Nation group. There was community profiles done

by each of the four Nisga’a villages as well as the three Nisga’a Urban Societies. To begin

each day, there was a convocation that included an opening prayer. There was also Health

workshops including: Diabetes & Heart Disease; Injury & Prevention; Suicide Prevention;

Youth Detox program and Wills & Estates presentation. Finishing each night’s festivities was

a closing prayer. There was a reconnection with old friends and the making of new ones for

our elders of BC. It was amazing to see the respect and unity of all Nations. It was very nice

to see them reminiscing with smiles and laughter while at the same time proudly representing

their First Nation group and a First Nation as a whole.

Keeping the culture alive within the gathering, the Nisga’a Nation had added extra activities

which included: a Nisga’a Traditional & Cultural presentation; Welcome Banquet

(outstanding feast filled with a tremendous amount of gifts that were given out to each

elder); Talent Night; and a wide variety of Cultural Dancing from each of the four Nisga’a

villages and three urban locals.

It was a very moving experience for all who attended and observed. Thank you to ALL who

assisted in making this happen. It took many hours of preparation and coordinating. This

shows that it could be done with a strong team and good leadership. Excellent Work!

This year’s theme was “Sayt K’ilim Goot”

which means,

“One heart, One path, One nation”

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The Terrace Nisga’a Elders held a potluck meeting on Wednesday, October 7,

2009 at 1:00 pm to elect their future leadership team and the results were:

President - Margaret Nelson

Vice-President - Caroline Daniels

Secretary - Diana Guno

Treasurer - Marlene Robinson

The Terrace Nisga’a Society would like to commend the leadership efforts of the

past President - Peggy Derrick and Vice-President - Violet Scodane. We

appreciate all your time and effort in keeping our Elders Group active within all

the functions of the Terrace Nisga’a Society.

Terrace Nisga’a Elders Group

Yuletide Committee

We have close to 500 children between the ages of

0—18 yrs old that reside in the Terrace Area. If you

are interested in being part of this year’s Annual

Christmas Festivities, please contact the Chairperson - Shareen Derrick. You

can reach her at (250) 635-3708 or leave your name and number at the

office (250) 635-4422. We are actively fundraising for our children. There

will be a number of fundraisers that we will be needing your assistance with.

We have: catering; a Hallowe’en Family Carnival; a Fundraiser Dance and

50/50 draws. Be included with the fun and festivities of 2009.


Elder’s & YouthElder’s & Youth

Upcoming Workshop on the Nisga’a Feast System

October 7th - 31st, 2009 Cleansing Feast

November 5th - 30th, 2009 Stone Moving Feast

December 4th - 31st, 2009 Nisga’a Wedding

January 3rd - 30th, 2009 Pick-up Feast, Nisga’a New Year

An invitation is extended to Nisga’a Youth & Elders of ALL ages to attend the above

mentioned workshops to learn about our Nisga’a Feasting System.

For more information, please contact:

Youth Worker - Julie Squires @ (250) 635-4422 ext. 223

OR

TNS Elders volunteer - Marlene Robinson @ (250) 638-8696

Funding provided by New Relationship Trust

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NISGA’A YOUTH ~ AGES 15 ~ AGES 15 –– 29 ~29 ~

The Terrace Nisga’a Society is looking for Nisga’a youth to be a

part of the Nisga’a Youth Council.

Responsibilities of a Youth Council:

Bring together youth ages 15-29 to consult with

Nisga’a Lisims Government regarding the concerns of Youth

To discuss, voice concerns and advocate for Nisga’a youth in Terrace and

surrounding area.

Work together to provide services to Youth in the Community

Come out, voice your opinion and share your ideas.

Youth Council Meetings are held

Last Wednesday of Every Month 6:00 PM

@ Terrace Nisga’a Society Office

Call our Youth Worker – Julie Squires @ Ext .223 for more info.


Drop by the Terrace Nisga’a Society to pick-up a Coloring Contest

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Drum Making Workshop

WHAT: Learn how to make a Cultural Drum

WHERE: below George Little House

WHEN: October 22nd & 23rd, 2009

6:30pm- 9:30pm

October 24th, 2009

10:00am- 3:00pm

The participants will learn how to make an 18” deer hide drum

from beginning to end. With the end result being able to take your

own drum home with you!

Registration Fee is $ 175.00.

Deadline to register is October 16th, 2009 at 3:00pm.

Maximum 15 participants.

This is on a first come first serve basis. To register, contact Todd

at Wilp Simgan at (250)635-8668 or (250)641-1904.


Boat Raffle Winner The Terrace Nisga’a Society would like to extend our appreciation for the on-going

support of our fundraising initiatives which support our member groups. Our recent

being the Boat Raffle on July 31, 2009. The draw was made by our MLA - Robin Austin

& Mayor Dave Peranowski, and the Lucky Winner was Claude Morven of Gitlakdamix.

Gitlaxdax Cultural Dancers

Silena Fisher (250) 638-1645

Dance Practice

Sundays @ 2 pm at

Northern Health Unit Auditorium

Community Room Rental

To inquire about booking the

Community Room for birthdays,

meetings, conference calls and

other important functions, call

the office @ (250) 635-4422.

We offer comparative rates!

Continued from page 1 (cover story)

We had a tremendous amount of help from our Staff w/ their spouses: Phyllis;

Barb; Marlene; Karen; Diana & Douglas; Bonnie & Art; Julie & Esmond; Sarah

& Ken Jr.; and Lynn & Daniel. We had amazing donations from Ethel Nyce

who gave a huge amount of cultural food that we used for the door prizes. We

also had “fresh” salmon that was caught, delivered and donated specifically

for the BBQ by Maurice Squires. Thank you to both of you for all your hard

work and dedication to our membership. We appreciate your time you took to

do this for us - Thank you!

We would like to acknowledge our membership for your time that you took

for your families to come out and share a meal and to also catch up with other

families who reside within the Terrace & area.

Membership Appreciation BBQ

Volume 1, Issue 2

PICTURES FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP FUNCTIONS

Graduation 2009

Riverboat Days’09 - 1st Place

Wilp Simgan Carving Shed

Youth 2009 - Terrace Fire Hall

Youth 2009 - Save On Foods

Elder’s Gathering 2009

Nisga’a Urban Housing

Grant Program

We have the outlined forms to apply for the

Nisga’a Urban Housing Grant that is

intended to provide grant funding for a

portion of the down payment required for

the purchase of residential real property for

Nisga’a citizens living in Canada who do not

reside on Nisga’a Lands.

Nisga’a Urban

Renovation Grant We have the outlined forms to apply for the

Nisga’a Urban Renovation Grant that is in-

tended to provide grant funding for eligible

home renovations to residential real property

for Nisga’a citizens living in Canada who

do not reside on Nisga’a Lands.

Nisga’a Community Services

Initiative Swim Passes

There is a large volume of families who are enjoying taking their

families to our local Aquatic Swimming Centre. There will be a

limit of two passes per family for each fiscal year.

Sports & Recreation Reimbursement

Aspiring youth wanting to excel in sports are able to receive a

60% reimbursement of registration fees for each sport activity.

Original receipt required.

Membership Meeting

Thursday, October 22, 2009

at Community Room @ 6:30pm

*Updates & information session*

Call office for more info!

Graduation Committee

We have many students enrolled

in Head Start, Kindergarten,

Grade 3, 7 & 12. All interested

parties, please phone office to

be included for

GRAD 2010 !

CLOTHING EXCHANGE

We will be having a

clothing exchange for all

families and friends.. Just

drop your washed clothes

off at the office and go

through the different

collection of clothing we

have available at no cost.

In today’s economy, it’s

pretty tough to keep up-to-

date with today’s trends, so

let’s all get together to help

one another!


Call out for Cooks &

Caterers alike !

There will be a list of caterers kept at

the Terrace Nisga’a Society for our

many functions we hold that require

catering.

If you hold a Food Safe Certificate, you

have the opportunity to show off your

scrumptious cooking !

All you do is bring your Food Safe

Certificate along with your menu of:

snacks, lunch and dinner specialties.

~Thank you ! ~

YULEDTIDE FUNDRAISING

DANCE

WE WILL BE HOSTING A

FUNDRAISING DANCE:

FEATURING “GREYWOLF”

THE ELKS HALL

SAT.NOV.21.2009

9PM-2AM - Doors open at 8pm

TICKETS $10 advance OR

$15 at door!!

Date: October 15, 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Terrace Nisga’a Society (TNS) Board Room

The fundraising committee comprises of executive and volunteers from each of the following groups:

Terrace Nisga’a Elders group, Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Dancers, Terrace Nisga’a Women’s group, Yuletide

Committee, Terrace Nisga’a Youth. Anyone interested can participate in the meeting. We are open to

new ideas, donations for raffles, and door prizes.

Volume 1, Issue 2

NOVEMBER 2009

Nov 10 NAVG Men & Womes Workforce

“Fashion Show Dine & Dance”

Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @ 5pm

New Aiyansh Rec Centre

Main course: Roast Beef

Fashion Show will begin @ 7 pm

Dance will begin @ 10pm

(LA Sound Waves)

Advance Tickets: $15.00

At the door: $20.00

Inviting all entrepreneurs, dress

designers, Native regalia and

Jewelry artists to participate.

Booth $10.00

For more information call Raven

Guno @ (250) 633-2056

Nov 20 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Max & Betty Wright

Laxgibuu ganhl Laxsgiik

Wilps Duuk’ ganhl Wilps Laay

New Aiyansh

Nov 21 WEDDING

Simon Calder/Marlayna Innes

Laxgibuu/Gisk’aast

Wilps Bax K’ap &

House of Edward Alexcee

Gitwinksihlkw

Nisga’a Nation Cultural Events Calendar

Announcements courtesy of Nisga’a Lisims Government

Summer Youth Students

We would like to acknowledge and thank this year’s students, Sara Squires and Marissa Tait for

their hard work and perseverance towards this year’s special projects they had worked on

throughout the summer. Your hard work and the learning of new skills will assist you with your

future endeavors in your aspiring careers.

OCTOBER 2009

Oct 17 WEDDING

Alana Johnson/Terence Callioux

Gisk’aast/ Metis

Wilps WIsin Xbiltkw

Andrew Mercer

(Daugher of Fran/Moses Johnson)(Son of

Shaun/Marie Cable)

New Aiyansh

Oct 23/ 24 STONE MOVING

For the late Jacob S.Stewart

Esther J. Stewart

Evan Stewart

Daniel Stewart

Edward Stewart

Jacob A. Stewart Jr.

Ganada

Wilps Ni’isjoohl, Horace Stevens

Laxgalts’ap

Oct 30/31 STONE MOVING

For the late Garth Gray

Norma Lincoln

Rose Trimble

Esther Aksidan

Eva Dixon

Ganada

Wilps Axdii Wil Luugooda

Gingolx


The purpose of the TNS is to enhance the social, economic,

physical and spiritual well-being of the Nisga’a citizens whose

ordinary residence is within the City of Terrace/Thornhill &

surrounding areas; and acts as a liaison between the Nisga’a Lisims

Government and Nisga’a Citizens.

We have a number of selected Committees and Groups which are

supported by the Terrace Nisga’a Society along with our treasured

volunteers who keep our membership active with family functions

and special events.

Phone our office @(250) 635-4422 to add your name and number

to a choice of these groups listed:

Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Dance Group

Elders Group

Women’s Group

Grad Committee

Yuletide Committee

Youth Council

f.y.i

These are a few contact numbers of interest (and they are 1-800 #’s)

Nisga’a Lisims Government 1-866-633-0888

Nisga’a Valley Health Authority 1-888-233-2212

Gitlakdamix Village Government 1-877-588-2388

Gitwinksihlkw Village Government 1-250-633-2294

Laxgalts’ap Village Government 1-877-447-0077

Gingolx Village Government 1-800-736-5511

Terrace Nisga’a Society 1-866-935-4422

Gitmaxak’ay Nisga’a Prince Rupert/Pt.Edward Society 1-866-627-1590

Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society 1-866-646-4944

~Thank you ! ~

101-4441 Lakelse Avenue

Terrace, BC V8G 1P1

Phone: (250) 635-4422

Toll-free 1-866-935-4422

Fax: (250) 635-3090

E-mail: [email protected]


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