2015 03 13 yo news

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 03/13/2015

Housing Department

I recently attended a CMHC Workshop in

Vancouver. The workshop was Charging and

Collecting for Housing Programs and Services on

Reserve.

True costs

- We learned about true costs of delivering rental

units on reserve and what happens when

members don't pay. When members don't pay,

maintenance and repairs cannot be done because

there isn't enough revenue coming in from rent

payments to do them. When maintenance and

repairs are being done the housing units

deteriorate and end up in a state of disrepair,

which means the band has to apply for renovation

dollars to bring them back to a standard living

unit again. In most cases the funds applied for are

not enough so the house doesn't get completely

renovated and only health & safety is considered.

Mold being a major health issue.

Housing & Rental Policy

- We also learned that implementing housing and

rental policies and following them is essential to a

viable housing stock on Reserve. If they are not

implemented and followed the number of units we

need to build continue to decline because of non-

payment of rents and a continued rise in arrears

each and every year! With a continued rise in

rental arrears every year CMHC sees that we are

not abiding by a policy or a rental agreement

which results in no funding for future housing for

our 70+ community members who are waiting on

the housing list.

Community involvement

- Community involvement is one of the key

ingredients to a viable and sustainable housing

portfolio in a community. All community members

need to understand that Housing is an asset and

once they are run down and in a state of disrepair

they are no longer worth what it cost to build

them. Community members need to understand

YO! News

March 13, 2015 3 Indian registry Training Program/ Social Development update 4-5 Elders update 6 Trust committee Presentation 7 Testing emergency warning system 8 Adult Education tutoring schedule 9 Call out list 10 G-n Recycle Depot 11 Harvey Walkus Memorial Hockey tournament 12 Residential School Survivor Birthday Celebration 13 A dinner of Traditional Kwakiutl and international food 14 Flea Market 15 Project Funraising 16 Forestry Engineering and operation last call for intrest 17 Port hardy medical Clinic 18-20 Local job Posting 21 Birthday Wishes/Request

that Polices and rental agreements need to be

followed by all members, and support Chief and

Council in the implementation of the Policies

when necessary.

Chief and Council

- Implementing Policies and rental agreements for

a sustainable and viable housing portfolio is the

key to attaining better living qualities for the

people and setting standards to be followed by all

community members. Supporting staff and

members equally with no exception to any rule of

the policies or rental agreements is a step in the

right direction to achieving this goal for all

members of the community.

Thank you

Lorna Henderson


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 Dylan 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 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 - 833


Gwa’ sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Council P.O Box 998, Port Hardy B.C. V0N 2P0 . Tel (250) 949-8343 . Fax (250) 949-7402

An Indian Registry Training program course will be

offered in Victoria in the near future. ANDC is compiling

a list of those who are interested in taking this training

opportunity. The Indian Registry Clerk is responsible for

the registering children and other with the GNN

membership list. Please submit a letter of interest to the

band manager. Selection of trainee will be made by

council.

Thank you

Social Development

For everyone on Social Assistance, it is RENEWAL time. Please

come in with i.ds, hydro bills and Rent. Make an appointment at

the front desk ASAP 250-949-8343. We will not see anyone the

day the cheques come out, and you will not get your cheque until

I have seen you with your file up to date.

Thank you

Patricia Dawson-Hunt


Yo!

I am very pleased to announce that the Elder's Program has been running quite well. Here is a sneak peek at

what they have been up to during the last few weeks.

Tuesdays: walking club at 1pm. The elders meet here at the Center. Depending on the weather, they either go up

and walk the track or use their gym equipment if it's raining,

Wednesdays: Elder's Luncheon 12pm, has now been changed to Wednesdays, due to numerous office closures

that fall on Mondays.

Thursdays: We tried to have drop in swim at 11am-12pm at the pool, unfortunately this has not worked out. So

after Spring Break, the Elders will have story time with the nursery students from GN school. Time to be

determined.

Fridays: ECM-Elder's Council Meetings every Friday

Also, every other Friday I assist Chelsey with the Good Food Bags

Over the last month or so now, we have been working on the Policy for the Elder's Van. It is still in draft, but

we have attached a copy for your references.

The Elders would also like to kindly remind you that their facility is no longer available to the community for

personal activities (dinners, parties, baby shower, etc.)

Since the second tv was stolen from the Elder's Center last year, the Elders had a meeting and all agreed to close

their facility to community functions. They take pride in what they have and do not want anything else to

happen.

The facility is available for work purposes only during office hours of 8am-4pm.

Thank you to Chelsey & Cassidy Walkus for being such great help these past few weeks with the program. Also

to Brian David & Parker Humchitt. You guys all rock!

I will be off on holidays starting March 16 to March 27. I will return back to the office March 30. Should you

need to contact me, you can leave me a message at the Band Office and I will get back to you as soon as I

return.

I hope you all have a great Spring Break!

Gilakasla

Silena George, Elder's Coordinator


Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Elders Van Policy

1. Only an authorized driver is allowed to drive the Elder’s van!

2. The van will only be used for work related purposes (example:

Elder’s trips, activities, work related errands such as mail runs,

banking, grocery shopping for luncheons/catering)

3. The van will be parked outside the Elder’s Center at all times when

not in use. Unless otherwise advised by the Elder’s Council or

Coordinator.

4. The van will not be used for personal use.

5. This is not a band vehicle. It belongs to the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw

Elders.

6. No teams or any other type of organizations is permitted to use the

Elder’s van for any reason.


Adult Education Centre: Tutoring

with Angela Clair and Stephanie

Nelson

Sunday 7-9

Monday 7-9

Wednesday 3:45-5:45

Saturday 2-4

Free tutoring. Come and get some support

with your homework or have a quiet space to

work.

See Angela or Stephanie if you have any

questions.



Nelson

Sunday 7-9

Monday 7-9

Wednesday 3:45-5:45

Saturday 2-4



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Wednesday 3:45-5:45

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Call out list

Hello G-N Community!

I am happy to say I Bernadine Clayton will now be taking over the call out list.

How it works

Go the GN office to fill out the Form. The GN office passes the information to the interested member in

the Port Hardy area who are on the call out list. This is for Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw members only.

Friendly reminder you do not have to contact me in any way because I have all you information all you

have to do is wait for a call.

First on, first served in rotation

The job call-out list works on a first come, first served basis. When job notices arrive at the office, we

match the job to people interested in that type of work. You will be called in order your name was added

to the call out list. Once you’ve been called out, the next job posting goes to the next interested person on

the list. When we reach the bottom of the list we start at the top again and your turn will come around

again. So it is a rotating list, everyone on the list will be called in turn.

We keep track of when and how many times we try to contact you. If we cannot contact you using the

information you provided or you do not respond in a reasonable time, we need to move onto the next

person because the employer will go elsewhere to fill the position.

Improving your chances

Keep your information up to date especially if your contact information changes. If we can’t contact

you we have to move onto the next person on the list as employer will look elsewhere for workers.

If you receive notice of work and do not want to or unable to work, please let me know and we will

move onto the next person.

Tell me if you are no longer interested in more, it will save calling you, your name can be put back on the

list at a later time

Call Out List

Cell # Job Interest?

Experiences?

Phone # Camp job??

Trained in?

Come fill one out

Please come to the GN Band office to do another form with your accurate information and new phone number.


G&N RECYCLING DEPOT

Hello everyone, hope everyone is having a happy new

year. I’ve included another list of acceptable and

unacceptable items for the recycling depot.

The hours are 1-5pm

-Monday

-Wednesday

-Friday

I’d like to ask people not to drop things off after hours.

Dogs and birds have been making a mess of garbage been

left behind and other Items such as beds, couches, boxes’

has been getting wet and makes it difficult to deal with

once I’m back to work. So please wait until the facility is

open and I will be happy to assist you. Please remind

children not to climb the fences while depot is closed

would hate for someone to get hurt if there is no one

around.

Thanks Brandon Walkus


Harvey Walkus Memorial 14th annual floor hockey tournament 2015

April 24,25,26, 2015

Wakas Hall, and Arena in Port Hardy B.C.

Mens entry fee $250, Accepting first 20 teams with already 10 teams confirmed, ladies entry fee

$200, accepting 10 teams with already 9 teams confirmed half entry fee is needed to confirm your

spot which will be non-refundable we do accept email transfers to send in your deposits:

[email protected]

The roster limit is un-limited, the wakas hall will be 4 players on plus goalie, and the arena will

be 5 players plus golie.

All teams will be playing on Friday sorry for the inconvenience

This trophy and 100% payout of entry fee to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams and as well as individual

trophies

Mens: (if we get 20 mens team) Womens: (if we get 10 teams)

1st - $2800, 2nd - $1400, 3rd - $800 1st - $1100, 2nd - $600, 3rd - $300

If you would like more information call or text:

Gary Walkus 250-230-3852 or Darcy Walkus 250-504-0301 or 250-949-1484

mailto:[email protected]


We have a raffle for a cedar bark hat, $10.00 a ticket

or 3 for $20.00 email address's are on the poster. If any one has any

questions about the raffle or party please ask them to call 250-230-4058

after 6 pm daily.

Thank you


Port hardy medical Clinic

P.O. Box 1619

7090 Thunderbird Way

Port Hardy B.C. V0n2P0

Phone: 250-949-7117 outside; 250-949-7799

Fax: 250-949-7110

_____________________________________________________________________________

Dear Colleages,

We are happy to announce that the Port Hardy Medical Clinic we be relocating as

of March 9th 2015

There will be a few changes we wanted to update you with.

Our new operating name will be the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre.

Our new operation address will be:

Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre

P.O Box 1619

9140 Granville Street

Port Hardy B.C.

V0N 2P0

New Phone Number:

Phone: 250-902-6008

Fax: 250-902-6009

Thank you,

Dr. H.C Lee, Dr Datonye Douglas, Dr. R. Hajeb, Chaundra Willms NP, Katie

Scoular NP, Lisa-Marie Greer NP, Medical Staff.


Local Job Posting

Dishwasher/ PrepCook-Full-Time

Company: Glen Lyon Restaurant

Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality

Wage: TBD

Expiry Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 9am

Details: Start Date Immediately

Qualifications & Experience: Accurate menu

execution, consistency, ability to multitask.

Some experience required, positive attitude.

All Task Required. Dish washing, Prep Cook,

ect.

Will Train, Experience preferred, but not

necessary.

Must have FOODSAFE

How to apply: Please email resumes to

[email protected] or drop off in person

to 6135 Hardy Bay Rd. Glen Lyon

Restaurant Attn: Gord/Julie

Line Cook-Full-Time

Company: Glen Lyon Restaurant

Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality

Wage: TBD

Expiry Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 9am

Details: Start date is immediately.

Qualifications & Experience: Line Cook

duties: Accurate menu execution,

consistency, ability to multitask. Some

experience required, positive attitude

ATR - All Task Required. Dish washing,

Prep Cook, etc. Will Train, experience is

preferred, but not necessary.

Must have FOODSAFE

How to apply: Please apply in person with

resume to 6135 Hardy Bay Rd, or email

resumes to [email protected]

Auto Insurance Broker-Full-Time

Company: Vancouver Island

InsuranceCentres Inc

Industry: Finance & Banking

Wage: TBD

Expiry Date: Friday, March 20, 2015 - 9am

Details: VIIC is a dynamic and expanding

Insurance Brokerage with 15 locations

throughout Vancouver Island. We have

immediate openings for Auto Insurance

Brokers in ourPort Hardy Branch. This

position requires knowledge of ICBC

products and the candidate will hold a Level

1 license. We are prepared to offer a

competitiveremuneration and benefit

package.

How to apply: If you have the experience or a

desire for new career, please submit your

resume in confidence to: Meagan

Cadwallader at

[email protected]

VIIC thanks all applicants for their interest;

however only those selected to be

Interviewed will be contacted.

Website: http://viic.ca

Driller/Blaster-Full-Time

Company: RSD Road Building

Industry: Forestry

Wage: TBD


Details: Rate of pay to be negotiated based

on experience. Camp work, shift 14/7. Fly

into camp and 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 driver's 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]

Kelp Processing Plant workers-Seasonal

Company: West Coast Marine Bio-Processing

Industry: Manufacturing & Utilities


Wage: $14/hr


Details: Operate various processing

equipment for kelp including forklift, pumps,

conveyors, mills, press, etc

Maintenance and sanitation of plant

equipment,harvest totes and facilities

Assist with packaging orders

Qualifications & Experience: Forklift ticket

or experience required

Rain gear and safety toed boots required

Physically fit, punctual and safety minded

Transportation to/from the plant in the

Tacan Industrial site required

How to apply: Drop off a resume off at the

NIEFS Port Hardy office or e-mail to

[email protected]

Website:

http://www.marinebioprocessing.com

Red Seal Automotive Technician-Full-Time

Company: EJ Klassen

Industry: Construction/ Trades

Wage: Excellent Wage/Benefits

Expiry Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015 -

9am

Details: Full time permanent position at

busy GM dealership.

Qualifications & Experience: Must be Red

Seal Certified Automotive Technician

How to apply: Apply in person to Brent

Mitchell or Cory Klassen: 9045 Granville St.

Port Hardy BC or Phone: 250.949.7442

Kelp Harvester-Seasonal


Industry: Commercial Fishing

Wage: $14/hr + incentives


9am

Details: Harvest good quality kelp by hand

using poles and knives from vessel

Assist skipper with maintenance of vessel

Load and offloaad harvest totes

Complete paperwork as required

Qualifications & Experience: MED A3 or

Pleasure Craft Operator Card required

Rain gear and safety toed rubber boots

required


Transportation to/from vessel docking

location required (Keltic Seafoods)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Seasonal employment, late March-early

April until late summer depending on

production needs and kelp quality

How to apply: Drop your resume and cover

letter at the Port Hardy NIEFS office

129-8950 Granville Street

Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

or e-mail to

[email protected]

Website:


Harvest Skiff skipper-Full-Time


Industry: Commercial Fishing

Wage: $18-19/hr + incentives


9am

Details: Operate 28 ft. skiff with outboards

Harvest good quality kelp by hand, using

poles and knives

Load and offload totes at Keltic Seafoods

Schedule and supervise up to 2 crew

members

Maintenance and repairs of boat

Complete paperwork

Qualifications & Experience: Small Vessel

Operator Proficiency (SVOP) or Pleasure

Craft Operator Card (PCOC) and MED A3

required

Familiarity with local waters and experience

with kelp harvesting preferred


Rain gear and safety toed rubber boots

required


Transportation to/from vessel docking

location (Keltic Seafoods)

Seasonal, late March - early April until late

summer (depending on production needs and

kelp quality)

How to apply:

Drop your resume and cover letter at the

Port Hardy NIEFS office

129-8950 Granville Street

Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

or e-mail to

[email protected]

Website:


Customer Representative-Casual

Industry: Finance & Banking

Wage: $14.93 /hr

Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 -

9am

Details: We are looking for a customer

representative that is friendly, outgoing,

customer service focused, able to work

independently and still take direction, as

well as a team player.

Qualifications & Experience:

•Excellent customer service

•Cash handling

•Good computer application knowledge

How to apply: In person with resume and

Scotiabank Application. Applications are

available at the branch.

Deckhand/Boomman-Full-Time

Company: D.H. Timber Towing LTD

Industry: Forestry

Wage: union rate and benifits

Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 -

9am

Qualifications & Experience: Must have

winder/dozer and tugboat deckhand

knowledge and experience.

How to apply: Please apply by email to

[email protected] or fax resumes to 250 949 9886

Barista-Full-Time

Company: Cafe Guido

Industry: Other

Wage: DOE

Expiry Date: Monday, March 16, 2015 - 9am

Details: Cafe Guido is looking for a customer

service star to join our team. Must love

coffee, be energetic and positive, and a great

team player. Full time, part time, and

casual/student positions available, working

evenings and weekends are likely for most

positions. Must be able to multi-task and

prioritize, work in a fast paced environment,

have memory for detail, and create friendly

relationship with customers.

Qualifications & Experience: Start

immediately. Must have or be willing to

obtain Foodsafe level 1. Experience in a cafe

or similar environment an asset, exceptional

customer service a must. Includes making

drinks and food to order, using a cash

register, dishes and other cleaning.

How to apply: Apply in person with cover

letter and resume at Cafe Guido or email

[email protected]


Birthday wishes/Request

On this day in history I was born March 24

Hello birthday book your on the air ! Hello IDE

to wish myself a happy birthday can you hold on

there's 1 more love Thomas jack lol

____________________________________________

Mar.17 happy birthday aunty Sarah and happy

birthday big bro I love you.

Joanna Jack and family

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Hello family and friends; its that time again I'm

looking to get sponsors for our Annual Harvey

Walkus Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament

Trophies for both men and women's divisions. We

would like to have them sponsored/paid for as

soon as possible Deadline we are shooting for is

by the end of March 2015. There are 28 trophies

total that need sponsorship

Here is the list:

** Men's and women's **

~ 3rd place $58

~ Most sportsmanlike team $48

~ Most sportsmanlike player $28.25

~ Uprising star $28.25

~ Diamond in the rough $28.25

~ Most inspirational player $28.25

~ Most inspirational goalie $28.25

~ Harvey's guy award $38.25

~ Harvey's girl award $38.25

~ Top defence $28.25

~ Top goalie $28.25

~ Top Scorer $28.25

~ MVP $28.25

I will update this list as we get them

sponsored/paid for. I can accept EMTs if you

would like.

[email protected]

You can contact me on my cell: 250-230-9413.

Thank you for your support

Tiffany Charlie

_____________________________________________ Lou and Elizabeth Walkus' family would

like to wish the following a very happy

birthday: Justin Swain, Morris Johnny,

Auntie Lily Johnny, Clayton Walkus, and

Cathy Swain. We hope you have a wonderful

day! Lots of love from all of us.

The Teleopthalmologist from ITHA will be here

on Thursday, March 19. Their booking has

changed and, after this visit, they will only be

seeing those with diabetes or pre-diabetes as it is

very important to keep your eyes monitored

when you have diabetes to prevent complications

to your eyes or blindness.

Please call me at 250-949-8131 local 2275 if you

have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-

diabetes and would like to see the

teleopthalmologist.

_____________________________________________

Marion Wamiss

Feast

March 14,2015

Soup and sandwiches donation to family is

greatly appreciated. _________________________________________

Fundraising for Braden Walkus Hocket Travel

2015.

My son has made it to provincials and also will

represent the north island for spring league.

We have 50/50 cards available $5 each and

various raffles going.

We will be raffling off 3 paddles 1 canucks 1

montreal and 1 seahawks $10 each or 3 for $20

Also if you have bottles to donate shoot us a text

and we will gladly take them off your hands 250-

230-9971

Thank you for your support

Crystal & Braden

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LOST:

Black adult male cat with a patch of white under his

chin, named Midnight. Belongs to Sally Bruce, if

seen, please call her at 250-949-2363. Thank you,

his family is missing him.

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