ucwalmicw newsletter - january 2016
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Publications Mail Agreement
No. 41280514
Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses:
In-SHUCK-ch Nation
41290-B Lougheed Highway
Deroche BC V0M 1G0
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In This Issue
Gatherings ..................................2
Community ................................3
Environment ..............................6
Health ..........................................7
Elders ...........................................8
Announcements .......................9
Letters/Notices ......................14
Fun.............................................15
Calendar ..................................16
Volume 14 Issue 1 January 2016
p 5 p 5 p 9 p 9
Flood Story AnimationNarrated by Lukcha7, Laura Purcell
THE FLOOD AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE LILLOOET PEOPLE
As is the nature of oral history, there may be several versions of story- specifi c details that may vary between each telling of the story, but the signifi cant events remain consistent.
In-SHUCK-ch Mountain has great signifi cance in the origin stories of the Lillooet. “The Flood Story” is one such origin story.
Check it out on our webste today!
www.inshuckch.com
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Gatherings
NewsletterSubmissionsAll members are welcome to
announce any upcoming events,
such as anniversaries, birth
announcements, or meetings.
Poems, artwork, thoughts, articles
and letters are welcome. The next
newsletter deadline is:
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Please contact the newsletter
editor at the In-SHUCK-ch offi ce in
Deroche or write to:
Úcwalmicw Newsletter
41290-B Lougheed Hwy.
Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0
Ph: 604-820-6873 EXT. 107
Fax: 604-820-6847
Email: [email protected]
www.inshuckch.com
Úcwalmicw is produced monthly
by In-SHUCK-ch Nation. Our purpose
is to inform readers about the In-
SHUCK-ch treaty making process. We
will gladly accept signed comments,
questions and opinions about our
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ing contributor’s name if desired. We
reserve the right to edit for grammar,
space and sensitivity.
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Kukwstum’ckál’ap.
Editorial Policy
Regional and Community Treaty Information Gatherings
REGIONAL GATHERINGS:
New Westminster Tuesday, January 5, 2016
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
40 Begbie St, New Westminster
Purpose Society
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
Chilliwack Wednesday, January 6, 2016
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
Evergreen Hall
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
Mission Thursday, January 7, 2015
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
Mission Friendship Centre
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
ELDERS & YOUTH GATHERINGS:
Q’aLaTKú7eMTo be determined
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS:
Q’aLaTKú7eM (Baptiste Smith) Tuesday, January 12, 2016
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (dinner provided)
Q’aLaTKú7eM Cultural Centre
(Baptiste Smith Multiplex)
Main Room
Contact Vern, 778-231-4957
Skatin Wednesday, January 13, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (dinner provided)
Head of the Lake School,
Multi-Purpose room
Contact Vern, 778-231-4957
* Please note, there will not be
regional/community gatherings
the same month as an In-SHUCK-ch
Nation General Assembly *
Topics of Discussion for January:
Nation Building Plan details Pillar #1 Government and Adminstration
DerocheTo be determined
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Community
I think I was in my pre-teens when my family started to harvest moss for fl orists in order to make extra money. Us kids weren’t forced to help, but encouraged to help pick moss to help pay for our new school clothes and for a day at the PNE. The harvesting brought us home more frequently and provided opportunity to spend time with grandma.
Many times I couldn’t understand what grandma and dad where saying while they spoke to each other in ucwalmicw. But I remember onetime seeing Grandma’s smile and hearing her giggle as they talked about our late Uncle Dave and his putt putt boat. As Grandma looked down to me giggling and smiling, she said “his boat goes putt putt putt putt”. It made Dad giggle too.
During that time, I remember coming home from school and hearing mom talking to someone on the phone about Uncle Dave not making it to Harrison Hotspings. It must have been during the winter season because I remember seeing dad come through door, from a hard day of
Putt Putt Shawn [email protected]
logging, and it was dark out.All worried like and very dramatic, mom was telling Dad of all the phone calls of how no one had heard or seen Uncle Dave; and that he had traveled down the lake on his old putt putt boat. I guess other family members were out searching too. I can still see Dad being all calm as if nothing was wrong. He made a phone call or two and had dinner before he ventured out to look for Uncle Dave. Dad took a meal that mom had packed.
It was late and Dad just came in and kicked off his boots. And said to Mom “he is fi ne” the boat broke down.Looking back, it felt like Dad knew exactly where he was because
he wasn’t gone that long. I just learned recently that our late uncles and aunts had comfort in these times. It was a way of life to be able to survive until help came or waited for the weather to be in their favor.
To help relieve the holiday putt putt’s…The root and back of the Saskatoon berry shrub can be boiled as a tea to help relieve upset stomachs and diarrhea. Rose hips can be boiled as a tea as well for similar symptoms.
Be well over the Christmas holidays. Enjoy the time with Family and share a meal.
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Community
Photos courtesy of Carl SamPhoto #1
Photos #2 & #3Below photo #4
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Community
Above Photo #7, Below photo #8
Above Photo #5, Below photo #6
Photos #1-8#1: Carl Sam, program facilitator#2: Priscilla and Bill Wells #3: Sean Sam and Chavey McMartin#4: All of the partipants of the workshop showing off their new drums! #5: Dominic Hart and Earl Sam#6: Mary Reyburn and Agnes Giesbrecht#7: Francheska ‘Qwel7lap’ (strawberry) Sam#8: Madeline Gabriel and Fran Sam
All photos courtesy of Carl Sam.
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Environment
Land Land ForestForestPeoplePeople
strong communi es strong communi es through environmental through environmental
stewardshipstewardship
David Carson [email protected]
T h e B l u e M a r b l e a n d t h e G o l d e n A p p l e
The photograph known as the Blue Marble, taken in 1972 from Apollo 17, had an enormous impact on people across the world. The Blue Marble was not the fi rst picture of earth from space (see the 1968 cover of Whole Earth Catalog), but it is the one that was taken by the hand of a human being and it burst on the scene just as environmental consciousness was rising.In 2015 we need not remind most people that we live on a relatively small orb composed of limited resources. A few rich dreamers aside, we know that our destiny is one and the same as that of space ship earth. We also need not remind most people that our climate is changing and is on a path toward a disastrous future. However, many deny the reality, doubt the cause and or
outcomes, or alternatively doubt that anything can be done about it anyway.At this moment delegates from over 190 countries are in Paris striving to negotiate a plan to address global warming before it is too late. Rather arbitrary goals of average temperature change are being debated. Is 1.5 degrees or 2.0 degrees the correct number?The argument will continue, but
one interesting item coming out of Paris is the large number of Indigenous people gathered to demand a voice in the discussion. Once again I turn to the Ultimate Green: the path to success will include, and may be led by,
Indigenous people. This kayaker is paddling on the Seine in Paris as part of a fl otilla of voices.
You have waited the whole column for this - this is where the Golden Apple comes in. The Golden Apple is that perfect place where the lives of the people have improved and people have control over their own destiny. The Golden Apple is how we “think globally and act locally”. Stretch to reach the Golden Apple as it represents clean land, water, and air.
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Health
When the British writer, Aldous Huxley, died in 1963, his last words were said to be, “Couldn’t we all be just a little kinder to each other?” Having worked as clinical counsellors for well over 20 years, we have witnessed fi rst-hand the devastating eff ect a lack of kindness can have on the human heart. Human beings so often treat “the other” as if an object that either thwarts or satisfi es our desires and expectations. And we don’t stop there. We treat ourselves the same way—as an object, seldom worthy of praise, and more often deserving of our harshest criticism. For years psychologists have talked about the importance of self-esteem, and encouraged us to raise our own and that of our children. Recent research, however, suggests this is misguided. What we should have been cultivating is self-compassion. There is a big diff erence. Self-esteem always has to do with “measuring” ourselves—that is, comparing ourselves to a real or imagined standard. On the rare occasions when we actually meet the standard, we feel anxious about maintaining it. Self-compassion, on the other hand, has nothing to do with comparing,
T h e a r t o f s e l f - c o m p a s s i o n
and everything to do with accepting and loving ourselves as we are. It means bringing an open-hearted caring to our own suff ering. Comparing ourselves to others becomes
pointless, because however we are is just fi ne. This doesn’t lead to complacency, as one might expect. Instead, we become motivated to treat ourselves and others well, out of genuine concern. Research shows that when we treat ourselves with compassion, the hormone oxytocin is released, leading us to feel calm, safe and connected. By contrast, when we are self-critical, other hormones cause us to feel separate, anxious and depressed. In light of this, Huxley’s dying wish seems a wise one: let’s bring a little more kindness and compassion into the world. Starting with ourselves.
Cheryl Bate, M.A., and Brett Peterson, M.A,
are Clinical Counsellors with over 50 years
of combined experience as psychotherapists.
They work throughout the Southern Stl’atl’imx
on Wednesdays and Thursdays of each week.
They work closely with Community Nursing
and Child and Youth Programs. Please stay
tuned for community events through out
the fall. Examples provided in these articles
are based on common scenarios and not on
actual stories.
Samahquam Education
Update
As graduation from grade 12 nears, students are thinking, “What do I want to do with my life?” Some may decide that they want to go to College or University. Here are a few things for those students and potential mature students may need to think about now:
1. Samahquam receives the Post-Secondary Student funds from AANDC on a fi scal year basis, April to March, each year. Essentially all organizations, who are funded, receives education funds in April. Samahquam receives a limited amount of dollars for the Post-Secondary program, and, unfortunately, we cannot supply the demand for all our members who want to get into post-secondary studies or vocational training with just the amount we receive from AANDC. Each year, we receive many more applications for Funding than our Funding allows
2. Colleges and Universities have their own deadlines that need to be met, in order to have September enrollment. In some cases, a person may be required to apply a year in advance. 3. If you intend to participate in any post-secondary
Continued Education page 11
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Elders
Who is part of the
Skelkela7lhkálha Elders Society?
All elders from Skatin, Samahquam and Douglas
Do I need to register to become
a part of the Skelkela7lhkálha
Elders Society?
No, as long as you are an elder, you are welcome to participate (this includes Samahquam, Douglas and Skatin Elders)
Is the Skelkela7lhkálha Elders
Society part of the treaty
process?
No, the elders society was created to help all elders come together from all three bands
What do the Skelkela7lhkálha
Elders do at monthly Sunday
meetings?
They gather, enjoy a meal together, enjoy each other’s company and fundraise.
The Skelkela7lhkalha Elders
society have a new process for
the Annual Elders Gathering
registration. For everyone
attending you will be expected to give a $50 deposit by the end of April. When you arrive in Williams lake you will get your $50 back. If you do not attend the gathering then you will surrender your $50 to help cover lost funds for the registration fee.
How does the Skelkela7lhkálha
Elders Society determine who
they pay for to attend the
Annual Elders Conference?
The Society determines who it pays for based on those elders who participate at Sunday meetings by volunteering, setting up, cleaning up, helping fundraise, donating items, and purchasing raffl e tickets.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Board Members.
Email:
Facebook:
skelkelalhkalha elders society
Skelkela7lhkálha Elders Society
Elders Rep Contact Information:
Mary Ann Reyburn: 604-379-5370 Jeanette Phillips: 604-814-4129
Agnes Giesbrecht: 604-826-5175 Oliver Peters: 604-966-4807
Priscilla Wells: 604-780-4593 (text) Charles Peters Sr.: on facebook
The Water Song
http://inshuckch.com/
about/our-culture/
Learn our Anthem
The Water Song is our anthem and shared proudly by all In-SHUCK-ch.
The In-SHUCK-ch have always believed songs and good words are made for the purpose of passing on traditions, stories, healing, and culture to the generations to come.
The Water Song is a healing, helping song which is intended to be shared. – Mtsiltsqet (Mike Peters), born August 19, 1947.
For more details about where the Water Song came from, check out our website.
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In-SHUCK-ch Days 2016We are pleased to announce a new time and location for:
July 9th - 10thMission, BC
For more information contact:Kerry Lumsden, 604-820-6873www.inshuckchdays.com
Announcements
‘Like’ our In-SHUCK-ch Nation facebook page and stay current when it comes to:
- Community Events
- News updates
- Road conditions
- Activities in the territory
- Treaty gatherings
- Topics of general interest
- Website blog posts
Did you know we have a new facebook page?
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Announcements
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Community
Radio Reprogramming
Get RR Channels
Contact:
Rich [email protected]
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For more information or to sign up for a package contact Leroy Joe at: nsekets.
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Contact Alanna Schroeder: [email protected]
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Continued Education from page 7
education or training, you need to seek out the information by either looking them up online or by contacting that college or university, to see when the deadlines are for application.
4. Once you have done your research you will need to contact [email protected] for the application package. Application packages are ready each year in April, and have a due date of June 1st of that same year.
Please do not forget that there are other sources of funding out there. You should Contact the Student Awards Department of the Institution you wish to attend for information about bursaries and scholarships out there that you may have access to.
Good Luck to everyone in their pursuit of Higher Education!
Sara Brown, Administrator
Q: What do snowmen wear on their heads?A: Ice Caps! Q: What does Frosty call his cow?A: Eski-moo!
Source: kidsactivities.net
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Community
July 2 - 11
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Mission Library
33247 Second Avenue
Cora Kollin
Library Services Assistant
Mission Library:
Events for January 2016
Mission Book ClubTuesday, January 5; 7 pm - 8 pm
Meet fellow book lovers and discuss
a selected title. Join us for treats and
great company.
International Knitting ClubEvery Wednesday; 12 pm - 2pm
Join Knitters of all ages and abilities
to share ideas, techniques and good
conversation.
Mission Friends of the Library meetingsWednesday, January 13; 2 pm - 3pm
Join the Friends of the Library and
attend their monthly meeting. This
volunteer organization supports the
library through advocacy, fundraising
and assistance with various projects
and programs.
Baby Play Date Tuesday, January 19; 10:30 am - 12 pm
Parents and caregivers are invited to a
hands-on event as we teach you how
to play with your baby or toddler and
encourage early literacy at the same
time. This program is best suited for
babies and toddlers who are 2 years or
younger.
Wiggle TimeWednesdays, Jan 20, 27; 10:30 am -
11:30 am
Enjoy interactive rhymes, songs and
stories with lots of movement for half
an hour, followed by half an hour of
play and social time.
Mission Word KeepersWednesday, January 20; 7 pm - 8:30
pm
Come read from your work or simply
sit and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of
this friendly group.
Cancer Doesn't Defi ne Me Wednesday, Jan 20; 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Inspirational speaker and author,
Glenda Standeven will be reading from
two of her book. Join us as Glenda
adds her unique humor to what is
often regarded as a diffi cult topic.
StorytimeThursdays, January 21, 28; 10:30 am -
11 am
Introduce kids to the love of books and
language with Storytime! Children and
caregivers will enjoy interactive stories,
songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime
prepares children to learn to read.
Lego CLUB Tuesdays, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 22, April
26; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Love LEGO? We provide the LEGO, you
bring your imagination! Come play,
create, and experiment. LEGO Club is a
fun after school program for kids.
Manga VillageSaturday, January 30; 2:30 pm - 4:30
pm
Join Mission Library's anime club. Make
new friends, play crazy games and eat
Pocky. For ages 12-18.
General Assembly Schedule
We will not be hosting an In-SHUCK-ch Nation General Assembly this January. Info regarding the April Assembly
will be shared soon!
In previous years our offi ce had scheduled four General Assemblies per year. To be more eff ective, we are amending the schedule to hold two “fi rm” assemblies, with the option of holding other “fl oating” assemblies as we need to gather the people. So, there will not be a general assembly in January 2016, the next one is scheduled for April 2016. Regional and Community Gatherings will continue as scheduled for the months we do not have assemblies. Details of April assembly event will be shared soon.
Shannon [email protected]
Please Note:
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Letters/Notices
Letter Policy
The Úcwalmicw welcomes letters to
the editor. Letters should be fewer than
250 words and are subject to editing for
clarity, legality, taste and length. Unsigned
letters will be reviewed and may not be
published. Publication is not guaranteed.
The Úcwalmicw reserves the right to
also publish letters electronically on our
website.
Send letters to the following:
In-SHUCK-ch Nation
41290-B Lougheed Hwy.
Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0
F: 604-820-6847
January
February
March
April
New Westminster: 5th, Chilliwack: 6th, Mission: 7th,
Q’aLaTKú7eM: 12th, Skatin: 13th
New Westminster: 2nd, Chilliwack: 3rd, Mission: 4th,
Q’aLaTKú7eM: 9th, Skatin :10th
New Westminster: 1st, Chilliwack: 2nd, Mission: 3rd,
Q’aLaTKú7eM: 8th, Skatin: 9th
In-SHUCK-ch Nation General Assembly: April 16, 2016
Location: TBD
2015/2016 Regional/Community Gatherings Schedule
Introducing DJ Temple
If you have not met him before, you may not know that DJ is married into one of our communites. DJ has been playing guitar since the age of 14 and attended the Central Valley Academy of Music. DJ has studied Classical guitar, advanced theory, sight reading, percussion, piano and voice under the top instructors in the Vancouver area.
DJ has been teaching guitar professionally since 2005. In 2004 he completed a 3 year practicum specializing in teaching children ages 4 to 7 years old, as well as students with disabilities. He welcomes students of all ages and skill levels.
Q: What is Santa’s favorite candy?A: Jolly Ranchers!
Q: What did the gingerbread man use to make his bed?A: A cookie sheet!
Q: Why is Santa so good at Karate?A: Becuase he has a black belt!
Q: What do you call a Christmas duck?A: A Christmas quacker!
Source: Squiglysplayhouse.com
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Happy Birthday!
Ámhas ku scwétpcensu to all those born in January:
Fun
Shelby Peters
Alma Peters
Willis Williams
Al George
Denny Zalischuck (Saul)
Neil Phillips
Darcy Wilson
Kenny Williams
Selma Pierre
Royce C. Munro
Faith Mary (Sam) Frank
Clara Smith
Deshawn Wilson
Denise Zalischuck (Saul)
Richard Penner
Sherea Dan
Tyson Dan
G. Beverly Smith
Darwin & Dwayne Smith
Jennifer A.R. Munro-Smith
Jaycene Williams
Ethan Pierre
Emma Belle August
Kristin Frank
Whitney Alexander
Margarie Schneider
Marissa August
Howie Smith Jr.
Carmila Smith
Dionne McGrath
Dustin French
Clint Peters Jr.
Garret Dan
Rose D. Williams
Jasmine Wallace Charlie
Hank Williams Sr.
John A. Jack
Denisha Heward (Saul)
Mabel August
BUFFET CANDLE COUNTDOWN DANCING DAZZLE DECORATIONS DRINKS FAMILY FIREWORKS GATHERING HORNS KISSESLIGHTS RESOLUTION SNACKS SPARKLE
December Solutions
Word Scramble: beagle, poodle,
retriever, daschund, collie
T V D Y S Y L I M A F F
New Years Word Search
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Please note that meeting dates are subject to change, but were accurate at the time of printing. For the most accurate information, please refer to online calendar:www.inshuckch.com
Please note that our offi ce will be closed from December 24, 2015 - January 4, 2016. Wish you all a Happy Holiday!
The offi ce will also be closed to participate in BC Family Day on February 8, 2016.
Stexwa7uzíken= January (literally, the coldest time of year)
N7úts’qa7= February (literally, going outside time.)
We do our best to keep our website and social media pages current. If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact the Deroche offi ce.
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