June 4 to 15, 2012

Page 1 –akis“nuk First Nation Community News

–akis“nuk First Nation events of interest Monday, June 11:

Election advance poll, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday June 16:

National Aboriginal Day Celebration. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lakeshore Campground

Monday, June 18:

Akisqnuk First Nation general election for two council members.

Thursday, June 21:

Ktunaxa Nation Charity Golf Tournament at the St. Eugene Golf Course

Ktunaxa Nation AGA:

Is at Lower Kootenay, July 24 to 26

Osteohands workshop: With Julie Brown, osteo-pathic practitioner, on Thursday June 28 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Health Centre. Come learn how Julie can treat chronic and acute pain by assess-ing the cause of symp-toms. Julie will offer treat-ments to a few patients until 4:30 p.m.

Nation members are invited to tour the Teck Coal mines at Line Creek and Fording River in the Fernie area.

The tour for Line Creek is Sunday, June 10 and

Fording River is Sun-day, June 11.

To reserve your spot contact Nevada Nicho-las at the Band office or Dallas Cardinal (250) 919-1829.

Teck mine tours

Ku“ukupku

counting designation (CGA or CMA). Six to eight years experience preferred. Complete job ad at www.akisqnuk.org. Send resume to l.hart@telus.net. Dead-line is June 8th, 2012.

Director of Finance sought

Thursday evening, 6 p.m. To 8 p.m. at the Health Centre. Call Nelson for more info, (250) 270-0169

Chief and Council: Please note that the start times of Chief and Council meetings has changed. Council meet-ings now begin at 3 p.m.

Learn powwow dancing: With Leon Cranebear. Every Thursday until July, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chief Joseph Centre, 1007 Baker St., Cranbrook. For info contact Harry, 250-489-4563

The Director of Finance will provide the leader-ship, direction and sup-port for the overall fi-nancial affairs of the First Nation. The suc-cessful applicant will have professional ac-

Water System:

Please conserve water on the Central Area Water System, the system is not working 100% and can’t keep up if water is left run-ning all the time

Garbage bin:

The garbage bin on Koot-nay #3 was being abused and has been removed. Members are asked to take their garbage to the dump

Drumming:

Learn how with Nelson Philip, each Tuesday and

Clouds in the sky: Dark clouds hung low over the Akisqnuk First Nation on Thursday, May 31.

Pa“mi Nu“yuk Aboriginal Early Years Services events for children in Cranbrook: Child Health Fair, Wednesday, June 6, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Water Spray Park at College of the Rockies. Games, play, and a BBQ supper. Register with Charlene (250) 489-4563; National Aboriginal Day Celebration, June 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us and Aqamnik Day-care 3 to 5 year olds at Idlewild Park. Look for the tepee. Cookout, food pro-vided.

Page 2 –akis“nuk First Nation Community News

I would like to thank all those that made my last day of work a special and memorable occasion: Ktu-naxa Kinbasket Child and

Family Services Society; the Akisqnuk team; the Akisqnuk community; and band staff for their support.

Also, a special thanks for the thoughts and pay-ers during this difficult time of my brother's passing.

I am going to miss all of you, with love and re-spect. - Oscar Mejia

Thank you from former Akisqnuk social worker Oscar Mejia

Growing marijuana in your home is risky business Risks of Growing Mari-juana in the home:

1. Fire: The use of large amounts of electricity combined with illegal tampering with electrical systems can lead to fires both in the home and in neighbouring buildings.

2. Health: The high hu-midity and temperatures necessary for a grow room lead to the forma-tion of damaging mold and fungus which is a se-rious risk to health.

3. Electrocution: Electri-cal bypasses and rewiring performed by unqualified individuals results in dan-gerous electrical hazards.

4. Poisonous gas and chemicals: The chemicals used in the production of marijuana are left to circu-late inside the residence. These sometimes mix with air that has been re-vented from the furnace and/or water heater. There is also the risk of carbon dioxide toxicity.

5. Violence: The occu-pants of a grow-op are more susceptible to extor-tion and home invasion. These operations are tar-geted by criminals who steal the crop (grow-rips)

thus increasing the threat of violence in the neighbourhood.

6. Booby traps: Since grow-ops are targets for grow-rips, booby traps are sometimes used to injure or kill unsuspect-ing visitors or emergency first responders.

7. Damage to the home: It is estimated the cost of home repairs after a grow-op to return it to a habitable condition ranges from $32,000 to $40,000.

8. AND importantly CHILDREN ARE AT RISK: Children who live in or visit a marijuana grow operation home are subject to physical dan-gers and the many health and safety haz-ards listed above. Chil-dren and youth are par-ticularly at risk as they are at a critical point in their lives – when they are growing, learning, maturing and laying a foundation for their adult years.

As a parent or care-giver, children look to you for guidance in mak-ing healthy choices and decisions, including the decision not to use

drugs. As a role model, your decisions about drugs and alcohol influ-ence the decisions your children make and the lifestyle they choose. Think about the conse-quences – choose re-sponsibly and wisely.

For more information, contact Kathy, Commu-nity Health Nurse.

- Information courtesy Kathy Clarke.

Teck Resources Limited Suite 3300, 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 0B3

+1 604 699 4000 Tel +1 604 699 4750 Fax www.teck.com

For Immediate Release Date: May 28, 2012 12-20-TR

Teck Announces $2 Million Contribution to Support Columbia Lake Conservation

Vancouver, B.C. – Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) (“Teck”) is pleased to announce that it is contributing $2 million to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to help conserve Lot 48 on Columbia Lake in southeast British Columbia. “Teck is proud to support the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Ktunaxa Nation and local communities in working to protect this area of great cultural and ecological significance,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck. “This investment will help conserve an important ecosystem in the headwatersof the Columbia River for the benefit of future generations.” Lot 48 is a 127-hectare parcel of land located on the eastshore of Columbia Lake, approximately five kilometres south of Fairmont Hot Springs. It represents a key habitat for bighorn sheep, elk and a number of rare and endangered species. The land also includes important wetlands near the headwaters of the Columbia River system that form part of the longest uninterrupted wetland in North America. Protecting this land will connect over 7,600 hectares of protected land which together will create critical north-south and east-west wildlife corridors. “This ecologically and culturally rich property is the last remaining parcel on the east shore of Columbia Lake that is not yet designated for conservation,” said John Lounds, President and CEO of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. “We are grateful for Teck’s support, which is a significant contribution to the protection of a natural treasure.” The land also has important cultural values for the Ktunaxa First Nation. For thousands of years the Ktunaxa used the area as a transportation route to the prairies and as a site for villages and camps.In their stories the area is celebrated as the cradle of human life. Numerous archeological sites have also been documented in this area including pictographs and burial sites. "The east side of Columbia Lake is an integral part of Ktunaxa history," said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair. “It is the foundation of the Ktunaxa Creation Story, and has been used by our people for thousands of years. Lot 48 is a significant piece of the cultural landscape of that area, and the Ktunaxa Nation have continuously supported all efforts to conserve this area for future generations. We would like to commend Teck, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and all other contributors for their work and dedication to this common goal."

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This investment will also build on Teck’s recently announced partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium.The northern leopard frog is a species the Aquarium is currently working to reproduce at its facility. Protecting Lot 48 will complete the protection of the east side of Columbia Lake, which is in the crucial headwaters of a potential future frog release site in the Columbia wetlands. About Teck Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. Further information about Teck can be found at: www.teck.com. Media Contact: Alana Duffy Teck Tel +1.604.699.4547 alana.duffy@teck.com

Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency Business Tidbits! Aboriginal BEST Graduate MICRO-LOAN program - Bruce Lacroix, Provincial Coordinator, Aboriginal BEST/BC Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, contacted our office to announce that he has a MICRO-LOAN program set aside JUST for Aboriginal BEST graduates. Bruce Lacroix, CEO of Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc teamed up with Vancity and Community Futures of Central Interior First Nations and established this micro lending program. To apply you must contact Bruce at aboriginalbest@shaw.ca to determine that you are a BEST grad; complete a business plan (with assistance available, if needed); agree to work with someone locally to help monitor the loan; and a few other details. Business Seminars on Campus - KABDA will be offering Continuing Education Business Seminars in the fall at the Invermere Campus. Look for details in the COTR college fall catalogue. AtBC - Annually, 14 Million tourists visit BC; 4 Million of those would be interested in an authentic Aboriginal experience; there are 14,000 tourism businesses in BC; of those, 280 are Aboriginal, only 80 of which are market-ready. These statistics indicate a huge gap, and growth opportunity for Aboriginal tourism; AtBC presented their five-year strategic plan, outlining their efforts to promote Aboriginal tourism; Profile of the typical tourism visitor and the type of experiences they are seeking; Presentations on successful tourism ventures in Alert Bay, Osoyoos and Nunavit provided contrasting examples of how to “work with what you have”. www.aboriginalbc.com Think with a Business Attitude – Do you have what it takes to be your own Boss? What is your vision? What are your goals, Immediate, Long Term, Financial and Spiritual goals? Who might buy from you? How are you going to manage financially? What do you need to run your business? How would running a business affect your personal life? When answering these questions, you want to consider the value of your business as well as know the industry and market demands. It’s never too early to start thinking about whether operating your own business will help you in the future. Newsletter - A monthly eBlast newsletter is published that focuses on business. If you would like to subscribe, please send a request to Janice Alpine, Business Coach/Events Coordinator at jalpine@kabda.org

The negotiations of the Impact Management and Benefit Agreement (IMBA) between the Ktunaxa and Teck coal continue, with the aim to have a draft IMBA for internal Ktunaxa review by mid-June. Topics that are currently being discussed include financial measures, socio-economic benefits, jobs, contracts and training. In the coming weeks, culture and language will be a topic discussed as well as ways to support culture and language within the Ktunaxa Nation.

The negotiating team for the Ktunaxa includes Chris Knight (lead negotiator), Ray Warden, Director of Lands and Resources, and Denine Milner, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator. The negotiating team is given direction and advice from a steering committee, Qukin Nuʔkiyʔis.

A site visit to both the Line Creek Mine and Fording River Mine is being planned for June 10-11, for interested leadership, citizens and key staff. People can come to the whole tour, or only parts of the tour, depending on their availability. Feel free to contact your community Lands and Resources Stewardship Assistants, or Dallas Cardinal to sign up.cardinalbiz@live.ca or call 250-919-1829

To receive updates via email on the Teck IMBA negotiations, email, lands@ktunaxa.org. If you would prefer mail out updates, call Denine toll-free at 1.800.324.4118 or 250.417.4022 and get on the list.

Bus travels to Fernie 8:30am

Arrive at Best Western Hotel in Fernie 10:00am

Pick up by bus and tour the Line Creek Operations, lunch will be provided.

11:00am-3:30pm

Dinner 5:30 – 7:30pm

Breakfast at Best Western Hotel 7:00-9:00am

Pick up by bus and tour the Fording River Operations, lunch will be provided.

9:00-1:00pm

Drive back to hotel followed by a debriefing session.

1:00-4:00pm

Bus departs Fernie 4:30pm

Sunday June 10

Monday June 11

*Hotel accomodations will be available to those participating on both tour days.