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Sheila Sinclair from the Tseshaht First Nation was one of the speakers during the Ha -Ho -Payuk Cul-

tural Week ( February 17 -21). Sheila spoke about " Cultures Abroad" ,and shared orne of her experi-

ences from living in the Phillipines with the students. More pictures and story on the back page.

CHANGES MADE AT NUU- CHAH -NULTH TREATY TABLE By Bob Soderlund

Nuu- chah -nulth Main Table Treaty Negotiations will re- sume at Maht Mahs on February 24th, at 10 am.

During the January ses- sion negotiators from the Nuu - chah- nulth, Province of British Columbia, and Canada agreed to

make some changes to the negoti- ating process.

A planning group, which met for three days , put together a

number of recommendations aimed

at making the Main Table negotia-

tions move along more quickly and efficiently.

The recommendations from the January planning meet- ings have been made into an

" Implementation Report" which was prepared by facilitator Dan Johnson.

The Main Table Working Group met on Thursday, February 20th, to further discuss and refine this Implementation Report. The MTWG will make a presentation to the Main Table on how to best put the recommendations in the re-

port into effect. The Nuu- chah -nulth ne-

gotiation teams met during the week of February 10 -14 and made

a number of decisions relating to

upcoming negotiations. One major decision made

by the Nuu -chah -nulth team is to

reduce the number of negotiators sitting at the main table. They de-

cided to have six negotiators rep- resenting the 13 First Nations at the main table sessions.

The six negotiators are Nelson Keitlah, Richard Watts,

Court Throws out Another Fisheries Charge On January 27th, Judge

Klaver sitting in Port Alberni Pro- vincial Court, threw out another Fisheries charge. The charge was against Charles (Chuck) Sam from Tseshaht and accused him of un- lawfully placing fishing gear in

water during a closed time. The charges arose as a result of an in- cident in December of 1994. Charges were laid in January of 1995.

Defense lawyer, Hugh Braker, made a motion to have the charges stayed (thrown out) by the Judge on the grounds that there has been too much delay in getting the matter to trial.

The Judge agreed with Braker's submissions. The Judge noted that the original charge was

sworn in January of 1995 and that the Crown laid a new charge on

December 10, 1996. In addition, either the Crown or the court had delayed the hearing of this trial eight times over the past two years.

Judge Klaver ruled that Chuck Sam's rights under the Charter to a speedy trial had been infringed and that he was justified in asking the Court to throw out the charges.

In commenting on the case, defense lawyer, Hugh Braker, said that it was unfortunate there could not have been a trial on the sub- stantial issues. "This case in- volved a situation where the Prov- ince refused to allow the First Na- tions to fish whereas the Federal Government was willing to allow the Native fishery to go ahead." Braker pointed out that while he would have preferred to have had a trial on the merits of the case,

that it was getting very costly to

his client to have Braker constantly returning to Court for Crown ad-

journments. "Eventually, I had to

say enough is enough and ask the

Judge to throw the case out. After

over two years, potential witnesses were starting to forget what exactly

happened in 1994 and they were

beginning to confuse the facts of the 1994 season with the 1995 and

1996 season." Braker also pointed out that

the Judge said in his judgment that we cannot presume that an Abo-

riginal defense on one charge can

be automatically used for a second

charge. "It is important that the Crown realizes that the an Aborigi-

nal rights defense has to be fash-

ioned in answer to each charge and

cannot be fashioned in any global sense" Braker said.

Cliff Atleo,Francis Frank, Judith Sayers and George Watts.

The other Chief Negotia- tors will be available for prepara- tion work, side table negotiations or to take someone's seat at the main table if one of the six speak- ers is not available.

Another decision made at

the NTC treaty preparation meet- ing was to have future preparation meetings run in conjunction with Main Table sessions.

The agenda for the Feb- ruary Main Table session will be

set on the first day (February 24th.) It is expected that Land

Selection Process will be on the

agenda for the week, as this issue

was scheduled to be discussed in

January. Updates on Interim Mea- sures Proposals is a standing agenda item which will also be on

the February agenda. The Main Table will also

decide if the entire week will be

devoted to main table negotiations or if there will be side table and/or Working Group sessions taking place.

Numerous professional people, singers, artists and speak- ers from the First Nations commu- nities helped to make the Ha -Ho- Payuk School's Cultural Week a huge success on February 17 -21.

All of the speakers shared their knowledge and experience with the four classes in the school.

By bringing in successful First Nations speakers, the school is showing their students the kind of opportunities that they can have if they continue their education and if they set goals for themselves.

The school would like to thank the following people for their presentations during the week: Ramona Gus -Tseshaht storyteller Cindy Stevens- Executive Director of the P.A. Friendship Center John Swift -Child Support Worker for NTC Community & Human Services Elizabeth Gus- File Clerk at NTC Edward Tatoosh- Opetchesaht lan- guage Specialist Wendy Gallic- Tseshaht Indepen- dent Contractor Clifford Atleo- Ahousat Treaty Negotiator Doug Sam -Tseshaht Youth Worker Gina Watts -NTC Education Worker Robert Thomas - Ahousat elder &

singer Wilma Keitlah- Tseshaht teacher Tom Watts- Tseshaht athlete Ann Atleo- Ahousat Lawyer Daniel Jack - NTC Suicide Preven- tion Worker Sandra Billy- P.A. Friendship cen- ter Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Ernie Chester- Ditidaht singer Jimmy Chester- Ditidaht singer &

dancer Marlene Dick- Tseshaht Account- ing department Ed Samuel -NTC Games Coordina- tor Erma Bos- P.A.Friendship Center Al Ross- Tseshaht Fisheries Tawny Lem- Opetchesaht Treaty Manager Corrina Sam- NTC Education Worker April Titian - ADSS Counsellor Herbie Joe- Huu- ay -aht carver

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TREATY UFDATE.MEHnNGSSCB IFIIIIIH for all Nuu- chah -ninth Members

Living away from home and Nuu- chah -nulth Communities

Mach 2, 1997 Kyuquot Band Alice 2 pm - 3:30 Pm twain!,

March 3, 1997 &hallos 12 pm -3:30 pm Community Hall

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Who Am I?

Yesterday) was someone who had an identity. Today, I

am searching to find that person I was yesterday. Yesterday l had my values, my beliefs, and my traditions. !had many songs and many dances, but most of all 1

bad my language. Through generations of

trauma' was stripped of my val-

andmy beliefs, my traditions,

most importantly my lan- urge.

Today 1 speak the white tongue. I have his belief

and I have his values. With many hours of therapy I am slowly regaining what I lost many years ago. I have round my voice, I have found my songs, and with the help of my elders l win regain my language and become whole again.

REDISCOVERY OF MY IDENTITY

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Beware of Telephone Scam

People should be aware Bata telephone scam artist is con- imam, to by to relieve people of Mar money.

This particular person has been operating for some lime now. It was brought to the attention of the NTC and the Ha- Shilth-Sa is October 55.

Helm been phoning vari- ous financial institutions and tell- ing them the he H Bob lias. the Band Manager for the Ucluelet First Nation. He asks That band funds be trensferred to a band in

Name. fa pick -up.

He also uses false stories such as be needs money to go to

work, or has to gobs funeral. There have been report of a per- son using other well known people's names in trying to obtain money from people.

If anyone phones you say- ing that they are Bob Has or any other person, and asks you bawd money be very careful. Ask the caller locoman the Deluder First Nation for any requests to obtain fowls.

Dr. George Louie's life and accomplishments will Helmeted.

O End INVITATION MALL MINDS AND f®. ATnn For a "FEAST

Tentative date: September 27, 1997. Place to be announced in the spring time.

Celebration of Honouring late Dr. George Wiikianis iisin Louie's (Deck Uncle, Grandpa, Brother) Book of the AhousatlManhousat

language Dictionary, short stories, canoe making. We Invite you all,

especially the Ahousat/Maihousal Past Nations people to attend. From Me Louie Family

INDIAN RESIDENTIAL

SCHOOLS: The Neu- chah -11th Experience Neu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

Survivors afar residential school share their .rain of

pain and suffering.

S20.181 per nook SI th011 discount hi lard Nations

Beyond Survival Video SIne each

Inquiries: Nuu -chah -ninth Community and Human Services Office

Pon Alberni, B.C.

Phone: (250) 724 -3232 Far: (250) 724 -6642

HUU- AY -AHT FILM NOMINATED FOR GEMINI

On Febmary 26, 76-year- old elder Willie Sport and 38 -year- old Hereditary Chief Tom Happynook will board a plane to Toronto to the I1th Annual Gemini' Awards - loo of the stars of a documentary about the de-

don of e river which is at the Sean of their territory and culture.

Heart of the People nomi- nated for a 1997 Gemini Award [toted out as a small community

project by the Huu- ay -aht First Nations of Vancouver Island. They wanted to show people the need to restore the once mighty salmon -gowning Santa River -

destroyed by clement logging and commercial fishing in the 1940s.

It became a moving one hour broadcast documentary -the only independent pndasim, to be

urinated among 5 films for Bea Science, Technology, Nature and Environment Documentary.

More than 2200 entries from across Canada were submit- ted to this years Gemini Awards which honour excellence In Cam. than TV.

We are thrilled and hon- oured to be nominated and attend- ing the Gemini Awards. It is

chance for one small nation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island to tell its story to people and gov- enamors who. help make adif- ference;" says Tom Happynook.

Happynook and Spin span the generations of Huu -ayaht al- )octal by the destruction of the salmon stocks. Happynook moved away from the Santa because ht- tle means of livelihood remained after the resources were gone. He

and representoliivea forthe inter and a representative for international .hdmg mare. Ills- ayat-granhuntw was the last Mu-ay-alit

Hereditary whacks ing

Wok the nt Chef of the Whine Hunter family.

"In Hear) of the Peopleour lath h' fRob nD " 'I

viewers to 'Get into our canoe. says Hapopleto. "And the elders ask all

great to work together m

restore the great sal mon -produc i n g

riversthroughout NuCLhah -NU "B1

territory and British Columbia" Willie Sport who holds Mc

important position of Speaker for

the Head Hereditary Chief of the Hou- ay-aht Spencer Peters is Inc of the *welders left who was Son.

into the once-thrivingfishingenm- unity of Huu- ay -aht, now num-

bering only 489. "It's a great story to be told.

Anagshilth is the traditional name for the Swim River. It means "white with the sperm of salmon"

says Willie Sport, Huuay -aht his- )coal

Heart of the Purple features rare interviews with elders such as

Chief Alec Williams. He is one of the last of the Huu- ay-ald lobe anew p 'd Oath d

of paddling his canoe across the backs of thousands of salmon dur- ing spawning season.

Heart of the People was produced by Peter and Sheerer von Puttkamer of Gryphon Produc- tions. It recently won a certificate of merit in the Chicago Interna- Ronal Television Festival.

Alter Heart of the People premiered last summer, watershed restoration of the Santa River be- gan with funding from Forest Re- newel B.C. Thar, -allt fisheries and forestry personnel have cleaned up salmon spawning beds, taken inventory of pas and rascal levels of salmon stocks, and as- sessed what needs to happen next to bring the Smite River hack to life.

The 1997 Gemini Awards will be held a Toronto's Royal York Hotel from Feb.28 to Mar 2.

They will be broadcast Sunday, Mach 2 at 8 PM (EST).

Artwork prepared for the cover of the vid

A.A. RALLY IN PORT ALBERNI

Starting Friday night May 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

in the Dogwood Room, Echo Centre. Registrations and Introductions.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Opening remarks by Wilfred Andrew

Lunch Provided at 12:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m. - Swimming - Sauna & Hot Tub in the Echo Pool - ends at 6:15 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon all this happens in the Dogwood Room

at the Echo Centre in Pon Alberni Closing remarks by Corby at 11:45 a.m.

Everyone Arno,: welcome. ' 49 e194W -wore ArJlrrma0on please call Corby at (250) 670 -9554 (work) or

(250) 670 -3510 (Nome)

Registrations limited to 100 due to fire regulations. 90 left so far to date (Jan. 27, 1997)

Heart of the People." Nuu -erg -ads Design by Derck Paver Card Design by Cynthia Rayner

poem CLINICAL TRAINING: SEEKING LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM

POTENTIAL STUDENTS

Minimum Requtremem: Grade 12 English or equivalent C + minimum

Number of student seats: 20

Description: September 1997 is the first planned in- take for Nun .chah -nulth students wishing to enter a Diploma pro- gram in Firm Nations Counselling. The purpose of the program is to study, recover and revitalize Nonmhah -nulth teachings and practices in the helping and counselling professions. Courses will also be of- feted in Weston methods of assessment and counselling techniques. The goal of the Reus clinical Veining program is to graduate a student who is capable, confident and competent todeei with the full range of social and emotional challengesfacingNnomhah-pulth. The graduate of this program will have strong academic, clinical and cul- tural foundations upon which to deliver helping and healing serv-

es. The program will include academic course work, clinical tout selling skills, leaning labs, apprenticeship time with elders, cultural faculty and clinical counsellors.

If you are interested in tatting this program, pterse submit the bi- lowing to Blair Thompson, Nuuahan -ninth Tribal Council at Box 1280, Pon Alberni, B.C.. V9Y 7542.

Send name, address, telephone number, resume and a statement of why you would like to pursue the 9001m Counselling Diploma.

Deadline: February 28 1997

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Would yOU trust these people with your children?

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN TSAXANA to the letl is Laurie Lynne school teachers position. Nadine

Beattie, Preschool teacher for the mans to enjoy her work with the

'Agnes George Nursery School'= children and has them doing a sca-

the 1,020,0 Reserve and on the tidy of activities such as playing, right is Lori Wilson, Recreation colouring beading, story time and

Director TSaxana. The picture was more playing. Nadine also doesa taken on Halloween and was sent fair amount of volonteer work as

by Shirley Andrews, Home School well. She helps supervise gym for Coordinator for Tamara. She the evening season. -

In an interview with Lon Wilson I asked her if she minded her picture being in the Ha- Shilth- Sa she said "No ". Lori Wilson is the Recreation Director for the Mowachaht/Mochataht First Na- tions. Lon Wilson has been work- ing with the Sbwacbali Maim. Oht Fuse Nations for about tbree and half years. What she enjoys the most abort her job is the kids, watching them enjoying them-

asks ' Would you Mist your aril.

dren with these two?" From what 1 have heard of the two they are great with children and enjoy Mar job very well.

Laurie Lynn Beattie is the Pre -School teacher for the Agnes George Nursery School. This year there are 12 students; six in the

ruing and six in Me afternoon. While Laurie Lynn is taking time otO for maternity leave Nadine Charlie is taking over the pre-

Young students al the Agnes George Pre -school.

Every Wednesday night the community of Tsaxana has what à called " Family Nights.. One of the recent evenings was huge success. According to Lori Wilson there had to he at least ISM different families. They were all out there enjoying themselves, visiting with other community members , sipping on coffee, watching their children get along; it was truly a "community spirit" evening.I asked Lori what she enjoyed most about the Family Nights She replied " It was so beautiful to see the community members take over and cream fun for the children; 'reuse that is what children need: for their parents ( even just to watch them) to play with them. I was o glad that this Family Night was a success." On the evening of February l2lh, the theme of Family Night was lanai. This was an opportunity to learn the game of haul or to have some fun playing. One half of the gym was of aide to play with the gym equipment. The last few Family Nights have been a huge success. It has been great to see all the different families out and enjoying themselves. You know the old saying" the more the merrier!" Come on and cheek it out! Pictures ea story 6y Da,u Ado, Northern Region Reporter

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selves and seeing the community get involved. The pictures speak for themselves. The recreation pro- grams that Lori rasa are basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, Baden ball in the evenings for the teens & adults and aterachool pro- grams for the younger eh ildren are basically the same Wayne Lord is trying to set op a little league for the after- school program. Other programs include: craft classes, workshops, Kids in the kitchen, programs for elders who might not be able to get out as

much, and aerobics. Lori Wilson took eight people to the North American Indian Games Qualify- ing Rounds of Track and Field last mmmer and out of the eight, five of the yotmgct sounders made the vali- lying categories.

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Norm American Indigenous Games

Youth Art Contest The North American Indigenous Games Committee is hosting a Youth Art Contest to promote youth involvement who the Games. The con- test is open to all youth 18 years and under, and will be divided into the following age groups: under years, 7 -10 y`ors, II-14 years, 15- 18 years. In each age group the an work will be-divided into two categories: Sports related art or First Nations cultural an. Prizes will be awarded to the top artist of each category as well as each age group. 'The closing date for this contest is March 27, 1997 and judging will take place= April 4, 1997. All entries will be displayed at the Volunteer Centre =well as at the various Games venues. Artist's names will be recognized Ma local nrvymp«s and newsletters. This coated Is lint. its drawings andp' paintings. Art work can be sent to_nte

North American Indigenous Games Youth An Contest

45 -2475 Mount Newton Cross Road Saaniehtan, BC Canada

VOM 207 or can be dropped all at the Volunteer Centre

2nd floor, 775 Topaz Ave., Victoria, BC Please include the Name, Address and age of the artist, as well as

their Band name if applicable aid brief explanation of the an work. As a legacy, an work will be passed onto the 1999 North American Indigenous Games in North Dakota. If you have any questions please contact me 250-361 -1997

Pam Ruth, Volunteer Assistant

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY I'd like m wish my dear husband FA a late happy 1st anniversary on

Dec. 31st I am also happy to say we've been together for 10 all years. As well I am proud to say we've been sober for 6 years as of January.' love you Fa.

Your wife Connie

Wed like to wish au Mom happy birthday on February 2561. 'We love you lots Mom." Love all your children grand ones.

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Monthly Reports will be done on HIV -AIDS every month will deal with a different issue.

This mom, what is HIV -AIDS?

How Do Tpp Become Infected? High concentrations of HIV can be found in blood, semen and vaginal fluids of mime people. The virus is spread by:

Sexual Intercourse: Any per -

mu infected with HIV can trans-

thit the virus to another person rough vaginal and anal inter- course. Oral sex is considered lower risk activity.

Injection Drug Use: Sharing needles or syringes for injecting drugs like cocaine or heroin can

p7500 infected blood from one per- another. This is every dan-

gams activity. Infected Mother to Her Baby

Dunn. Pre mmcv Or At Halt. Also, there are rare cases of trans- mission through the breast milked infected mother. s The risk of becoming infected by transfusions of blood or blond products extremely low in Canada because strict owing pro- echo have been In place for all blood donations since November 1985.

Contact with infected blood through cuts, sores or accidental needle injuries has very rarely road infection.

M a very few trans- planted organs or sperm donations have P ad infection, n, but now all tissue donors are tested to elimi- nate this risk. a instruments that puncture the skin like tattoo, es- piercing and alopuncsme equipment could be contaminated if not sterilized p'eoPerly.

While HIV has been detected la low concentrations o other body fluids such as saliva, urine and

these have rim caused In. fection. Such symptoms are often caused by common illness« and NOT by HIV infection. Anyone with concerns about these

symptoms should check with their doctor. The most severe stage of HIV in- fection s AIDS. For people with AIDS, the damage to the immune system is so severe that many life - threatening diseases appear, each with its own symptoms. Some of the most common diseases people with AIDS develop are: -Pam macrdlI nannii pneumo- nia (PCP) - lung infection that causes severe shortness of breath and heavy cough.

'a sarcoma -116161110. err that that first shows a purplish lumps or patches on the skin or

aside the mouth or intestine. Brain Infection - direct dam-

age to brain eels resulting in con- fusion, disorientation and loss of

HIV infection is a progressive disease with the seriousness of symptoms and complications in- creasing as the immune system becomes weaker with time. The bers estimate is that 500 of those infected with HIV develop AIDS, the advanced stage of Medea., over a ten -year period. How Can You PPl.( yourself

from Infection? HIV can infect anyone, woman or man of any race, color armed if risks are taken. The greatest risk of HIV Infec- tion in Canada is from having sat with an infected person. You can protect yourself by: Practising safer sex: Safersexoal activities prey con- tact with semen, vaginal fluids or blood. This is ecpaiay imps, tant if you have sex with different partners. A new partner may ap- pea healthy, but it is pw'ibic that their past sexual or drug use be-

haviour has exposed them to HIV. Safer sex helps reduce your chances of being exposed or ex- posing your partner to HIV infec- tion and other sexually transmit td th es

goo oes Cause Infection? The good news is the HIV infec- tion cannot be caught through casual, everyday ammo. Shack.

iur nghands, huggingk;asiog, cough- ing, sneezing, public swimming pools, toilet seats, bed linen. eat- ing utensils, food, mosquitos or animals to not cause HIV infec- tion. Donating blood is safe. You can - not get HIV by donating blood, as

new needle is used for every do- nor. Is There A Treatment for HIV

Infection? Medical treatments for HIV lo- fallen are still at an early stage of development. Some drugs am

nowbeing used that can reduce the

demagelo the immune system, al- Sviate symptoms along life. The drugs arena acme, but AIDS is w being considered a more treatable, long term condition. Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and rest, regular exercise and not are important for someone with HIV mfect0on. Persons with HIV infection face a difficult lifelong battle with dis- ease. It Is important that we all

respond to them with support and compassion.

HIE SYMPTOMS OF HIV INFECTION,

When HIV infection starts, there may he no obvious symptoms. People who are infected many re- main healthy for years. 9000Ver, over time mom people will de- velop illnesses which become

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like those of many other coed,

Persi0mt Mime unexplained weight loos diarrhea enlarged lymph glands in the

neck, armpits or groin night sweats or fevers thrush, which is a thick persist-

ent whitish coating on the nmguc throat.

HOW SERIOUS IS DIY INFECPIONT

Canada hm one of the highest stand of infection in the developed

world. The epic c has spread rapidly, and it is compiled that 50,000 Canadians now n

toted with HIV. By 1993 more than 7,000 people with

progressed ot500tn in Canada will

have progressed to AIDS. Worldwide, there are 5 -10 million people infected with HIV. O

thee, 600,000 have already de- ,eloped AIDS, the most severe stage of the infection.

WHAT'S THE OUTLOOK FOR THE 19ell,?

Worldwide, the HIV epidemic will still spread rapidly. In Cando more people, male and female, children and adult, will become infected. On the positive aide, the 19903 will bring more effective tren- ments and services for AIDS. By

the knowledge we gained in the 1980s, we roll slow the epi- dank. The bat defence is to take action now, to improve our knowledge and adopt safe behan ours to avoid infection.

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50th Anniversary Celebrated Congratulations to Grandma Mamie and Grandpa Pat Cbarkaon Pat and Mamie Charleson celebrated their 50th anniversary on December 27th. Joining them were who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 27,1996. their children: front row (I -r) Chris, Eileen, Pat Sr., Mamie, Corrine, Pat Jr. Middle row. -Love granddaughter Connie Samuel & family. Marg,Mamie,Emma,Linda, Colleen. Back row. Tony, Joe, Daryl, Dave, Con.

The anniversary celebration took place agile Alberni Athletic Hall. Despite the moor mescal hundred friends relatives were (heir to join Pat ad Mamie on this special occasion. Everyone enjoyed dinner that included some delicious seafoods.

Pat and Mamie first met while they attended Christie School. They were married by Father Shane in the church at Nears the young age of 16. Witnessing the marriage were their best man and bridmmaid, Moses and Lena Amos.

The couple moved to Hot Springs Cove to start thew large family. Pat and Mamie had 15 children, 8 boys and 7 girl This has resulted in 54 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Al the anniversary party a family tree was displayed to show who Pat and Mamie had dmcended from semi as the many descendants that they have given life to.

Pat and Mamie lived rile Springs Cove for many years and also spent shorter periods of time in Ceepeecee and Nuchallite. Pat wen. very successful fisherman . Mamie says that she was never

cried about money," it comes and it goes and I was happy with it or without it." The most important thing to the Couple has always been their family. They are very close to their children and grandchib dren. The boys all worked with thew father on his boat and still moire the fishing industry.

For doe last 21 years Pat and Mamie have lived in Port Alberni. They have been active with the item her Braves and the Lady Braves basketball teams, always supporting them however they can.

At the 50th anniversary party several people gel up to spoke about the dedication that Pat and Mamie have had to each other and to their family. It was repeated several times that this couple here inspiration to the younger generation, by dedicating themselves to one another. Congratulations to Pat and Mamie Charleson and many more happy years!

Charlle and Gertie Lucas cutting their cake at their 48th anniversary celebration.

Robert Dennis Sr. brought out two new dancers at Charlie and Gertie Lucas' anniversary party. They were Victor Amos and his much older brother Andy Amm.

Charlie & Genie Lucas Celebrate 48th Anniversary On February 15th, the

children of Charlie and Gertie Lucas hosted a 48111 anniversary celebration for thew parents.

Charlie and Gertie were Berried at Vodka Cannery near

Friendly Cove on February 13,1949. Irma a double wedding with Charlie's brother Pal and his

bride Daisy Williams. Tice anniversary party was

held in the Some Hall. The guests enjoyed dinner and then heard sev- eral speakers congratulate Charlie and Genie. Some traditional songs and dánce1 fofldwed.

The couple's eldest son Richard called all of the children, grandchildren and great grandchil- dren on her stage ,behind the head table, and longtime friend Pat Charleson Sr. then spoke on their behalf. Pat reminisced about his and Charlie's childhood and some of the fun dart they used to have about 55 years ago. Pat said that he

was proud Mamba and Gertie's children because " they are show- ing thew love for you."

The MC for the evening was Victor Amos, nephew of the couple, Victor introduced many of the gueso that were in attendance. He also spoke about some of the moaner that people had in the family and how they received these names. Everyone had some good laughs in (rearing about the histo- ries behind these nicknames. A few of the nicknames Mat were men - Ironed included" Slippery", "Stiff', 'Goofy'. "Ten Men' and "Mon-

Several other people spoke about Chmhe and Gertie and their love for each other and for their family and friends.

Nephew Eugene Amos told Them Mat' it is a great honour for me to be sitting beside you tonight where my parents at 48 years ago." The late Moses and Lena Amos were best man and Maid of Honour at the wedding. Eugene sad his sister Louise were sitting in their seats an this evening.

A special announcement was made during the evening Ri- chard Lucas announced that his niece Desiree ( Chuck's daughter) was going to marry Keith Name from North Vancouver. Keith in-

troduced members of his family and his friends that travelled m Pod Alberni for the anniversary patty.

Desiree was given a KUU-

us rune from her family. Her fa-

ther presented her with a model canoe that he had carved , which had her name written inside it

Also announcing their engagement was Nathan Lucas, ( Carol's son) and Deanna Amos.

More great grandchildren are on the way for Charlie and Genie, The couple has 22 grand - children and 6 great grandchildren

last count. Charlie thanked his omit

dren for arranging the party and thanked everyone who was there.

He joined the other sing- ers in a few songs and was coaxed memo the dance floor briefly by Robert Dennis Sr.

Tim Sutherland also per- formed his prayer song and he met everyone that Charlie her Tennis soonm use

The Huu- ay -ahts per- formed several songs and dances. One of the highlights of the night came when two new ( old) dancers performed. View and Andy Amos thrilled the audience with their quigwathla dance.

At the end of the evening a cake was brought our for Charlie and Geode ,when wen shared with the guests do bring mica her happy occasion.

Happy Birthday Happy 8th Birthday to our

m Jack and Tom on Sunday Feb. 16th. love and Biases from Mom Wee

Happy 8th Mina. going out to our baby brothers & my antes: lack! Thomas GOm all your sisters... Michelle, loaf. harks.,, Javdle,

Candace & your mom Heather. Happy Birthday to cool

Happy Birthday to you! Happy 8th Birthday to our grandsons - lack &

on Feb. IO lore M,m Grandpa Dad & Grandma- Mom.

Hap! Birthday to Cheryl Caroline Campbell on Janny

Calvin 24.

your Bonnie A

Aea specie, birthday wish goes out to a lady hove Derry, Re- spect, and m proud to call "Mom" Ilene Sutherland Love Nora U Grandsons wool -FOe- Toni & Canto

Happy Mandat' to a few of my datives, Brandie Sam, lao. 1st: (May Fred, Jm ;mysìslerlrie

Gm Rag m.lan, 6t6; Valentine rance.

Dirk Nick Gum ten. 14th; Cathy

ick, mon to be Watts, Pan. 16th; Alicia Jimmy, Jan, 26th; Biner Works Delores Gus/Baker), Jan. 19th and

Kim Gees, ° halrach Sam, Ian. an Happy 2ln!Saiyaclmpls, Chuck

tan. 27th; Minnow (Avant Gus, Jan. 28th. special birthday wishes

o my son Kawirea Watts, Jan. 4th, Happy 23yd son, love yon and m lotes H. ttn (Mantuan.), my partner

lways, lao. 1Ith; Happy Birthday :mere Nathan Watts also for Ian.

Happy Gull happy New Yogi YPri From Gal Gus (laapihk

Happy 33rd nulla to our timer Jena Ross on March 12th; Happy 18iOI000m Demy Warts on Mach ch. Hairy Michelle Dick on Munch 23rd and Catania tions hLchelleonthebNhofyour new valentines day baby Girl "Destiny Valerie' horn on Feb. 14th. From Dave, Amie A Family.

A big hello to my niece Shirley Rush m Texas and my tapaews

Ji & Norma th Clam Bay, Waanngw. Love you. Aurae trade.

Feb. 1st: To horror loner !snit, Frank Happy Birthday to you

. Hope your doing Great. From ear&. Jour & Kids.

Feb. 8th: To my very "SPE- CIAL" Mom Florence. I hope you have an Deceieot Day' came you de-

of you We Love you lot's, thinking

you on your Birthday. Love Al- ways loenella & loan.

Feb. 8th: To Grandma Doe Nice you are so Spaniel to us, We miss you very much. happy Birthday to

you .. Dram° and Keened. Feb.22: To lhd Walmnwmt-

ing you all de best on our Birthday! From John, koala ! Kids.

Feb. 25: To Gloria Anne Frank. have yourself an excellent day okl Thinking of you, From loweeua, John &Kids.

Mar. 3: To our very Special Herby bet. Kennedy Elias Jahn lar- Jan AN. Your yams old today,

my how time has flown by m fan, no

mediepvaro Wales amour re cups and your such a big be,.

Have GREAT DAM Happy Binh- day! Love Always Mom & Dad.

Mar. 7: To Mr. Collin Miller Bey, mph you ust have m excel- lent biMday, well be thinking about you, Love Always Amok lamella and Family.

Mar II Io my alte Nephew Keenan Michael well you are all go- ing tobe2yrs old all within aweek (Keened, Collie, Keener) (rope you all the best Love always Auntie loenella, Uncle John and boys.

Afar. Ian: To Donny Tom Jr.

Well birthday s so SPECIAL. From

b Min god day,

lamella, John & Kids. Mar. 19th: To Jeff Frank

Happy belay to you nephew! all best

to you From Auntie loenella, John & Kids.

Mar. 19: To Lorene Rank Hey have a good day! Mora bale Boys.

Mar. 31: Regina Sutherland Happy birthday to Yon Yon take special care of yourself'. Love Joann* John &kids.

Happy 1st Birthday to my Wry is Francine Charleson. Already one. We love you. Love your sister Connie, FA Ian and Nia.

Happy Birthday m my uncle Clifford on Feb. 21st. Many more to

come, Uncle we core you dimly. Also, Congratulations on row

sixth week course Nat you finished on Feb, 20th. Pal yourself on the back.

Love Carol Don and kids.

Happy Birthday to another uncle, Murray John Sr., mash 26th. Many more to come, Uncle You're the hove. Love your niece Carol, Don, and kids.

Happy dhday m Ne best Dad and Gra Grandpa moho whole wide world, George Chester loan Sr. on Feb. 23m. Many more boomer Dad,

sumach. Love your daughter Cool. Iba Samoan Nick, tied, and lemur ManersdorRr.

Happy Birthday to my Auntie W hude of Allot.. (So) ..now Looking good, though, your ling niece Carol, Don, and kids.

Nappy 2nd Birthday to a

From Richard Knight. on Feb. 6th. From your friends Nick and Fred .ftersdoran.

Happy Birthday to my cousin

Mon Rose Webster of cousin

Ahead on Feb, 9111. Loire your cousin Carol.

Also, hap! Monday to my °M RUN San on Feb. 7. Love your cousin Carol.

To the man I love. -twine Michael MUnersdorfn, It's been a

year now on Feb. 24. 1007. I never get tired of saying and [never ge tired of eaingit. "I Love yen¿ dm you're the best! Happy 1st =also- sary. toe Your wife Carol.

MUM Birthday Gratings to my Darling Little Sweetheart, Mercedes Caroline Chastity Dawn; have a very happy Old eo Feb. 19th Babe dame not. than meha!H Love,Hugs &Kisses. You know who.

IoM E. Paul WHERE ARE YOU! I haven't heard Prom you fit such a longtime. Please. .anal only sister: Doreen A. Dick. 1 re-

ally miss you and cant wait to hear from you m WRITE tome ao: P,o. Boa if 1104; Gold River, BC; VOP d.

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Love lath. I LOVE VC1 HONEY!!! love from your hooey Halal Dorm D.

Iwould fie ato piste My nests Thomas

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dayon Doren, Dm From Uncle her, Amain Wren, Dan Thomas, IR an0

I wood like. wish my are Preston M. a Happy 19th Bre day on Feb. 24, 1997. From BOGGS, BUDS AND TRIM:

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you to Wow 1m of your bu.i- M yva met so bard fan Take

it easy sometimes, you deserve o Love Bons boys.

Hey Billy. How old gcsd,, o

"19'is my guess. Hama good tome Ina lake cam Love Bonnie, Canon (i. & Calvin 0.

very belated birthday to our grandmother Julia (lunge. You are

we love you. love Calvin & W "arm your son 10. Ban.

py Birthday to Wayne George Sr8& Alice L. IoM. Lave iris John, min & boys.

Marry Birthday to my Auntie Alice L. IoM. I lave you. low Calvin Theodore Craig George.

Happy Birthday Leonard embed on Feb. 4. From Mike Col-

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der[ l Father Michael lambed Sr. on Feb.A From Mike, Colleen and Fam- ily.

Happy Birthday Grampa Noel Lambert onFeb.6. Layouts.. From all your Grandchild..

I would like to wish my ace, Gladys Tate arum 4lated

Birthday for Feb. tom se need "2 ". Love Aunty Kam, cousins Mercediese and Dakota.

We would like no wish our Aunty Theresa Mack a Happy be- lated Birthday for Feb. 15. rove Andrew and Karen.

would like to wish my nephew Tyler Perry Milliken a

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Congratulations to Crystal f Appel on the birth of her baby girl on January 12,1997. Her name is Area.. Term Diana Clappis. 6 lbs.13 oz. A cousin to Eoliths Thomas.

Doreen(Wbbw) and also men Dan-

Happy 4th Birthday on Feb.. 2. id, Thomas, Jr. and Anne.

Karen, cousins Happy 9th Birthday to our

Meecediex and Dakota. nephews Jackie -Bert s Mee on Sun -

,wonldalso11kemxidrmy By Feb. 16th. Inve lion: Annie 71 guy a Happy Birthday on March Beth Ueecle Dale.

Is. Happy Birthday Andrew ". HaPPY 8th Birthday to our

Love from Karen. nephs Mimic & Mona on Feb. 16th

Happy 4th Hinhday also m Love from: Uncle Pat d Auntie

niece my all the way os Happy 8th Birthday to our Nitinah "-Pasha Charles ". ec ool

ns lack lore on Feb. 16th. you and your Bide sines, hugs and kisses Rom Aunty Kam, musms From: Stephanie, Raven, Nina

Me rcediese an0 Dakota. Hamm layman.

We would lake to wrsn N. ...!.!".":!°!!!1 loll. Ambrose a Happy birthday an Feb. 2S, 71a jaa' !Tom. ('am!, from

THANK YOU wall who made my granddaughter Kale -Lynn Marlene Whitehead's 1st birthday and Starker Dick's 40 something birth- day and Tuba San', early 1st birth- day a big success. Occasions such as this brings family and friends closet together.

Heirpy herby to nephew Stanley Pals on Feb. 5, to bm Dan BdBar on Feb. lo, eo friend Michael Manson on Pee. m sister Nellie Dawson an Fen taco stepson smven Smith on Feb. 19, to nephew Bobby Homelier on Feb. 21 From Noah. Edgar.

FROM DANA ATLEO [have been living in Tsaxana for atm. four months now and the community spirit is growing stronger and stronger as the months gal by. I have had a very warm welcome into the community and I all grateful for all the friendly people. Living in meal community has its advantages, like getting to know people on an individual basis and Iettreg people get to know me. The scenery is so beautiful, everywhere I look I feel we are blessed with the Creator's real gift of beauty. But on the lighter side, I personally think we have had enough snow! ( Out then again, I know that I do not make the Creator's decisions). I really enjoy my job and hope that it shows in the stories that 1 do. I look forward to writing about the

Northern Bands, be it community events, tournaments, celebrations, feasts, potlatches, etc.

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Connie Samuel's Family joins her in taking Ed as her husband.

Connie Samuel's uncle, Duane Howard, performed prairie -style grass dance during the traditional wedding eelebradon,

Ed & Connie Samuel Unite in Traditional Ceremony

Connie and Ed Samuel eut their wedding cake.

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February 1 was a special day for Ed ad Connie Samuel as they were joined by friends and family in their traditional marriage ceremony at Pon Alberni. The evening storied with team fol- lowed immediately by the trad -

tional manage. Connie was ...mounded by

embers of her family, the Iowans and Charlesnn.s, as well friends. Ed waited across the room with his friends and family, the Samuels ad Marsden,. Connie and her family slowly crossed the room to a prayer chant. The fami- lies eventually joined together as they gave Connie, Ian ad Nia to the Samuel family.

Connie was wrapped in a beautiful hand made doily by Kathleen Marsden. Kathleen, Ed's maternal grandmother, slag song for Connie and welcomed her, to the family.

Duane Howard, Comic's uncle, honored Ed and Connie with a prairie -style grass dance. He congratulated the couple.

Ky aqua. Mowachaht/ Muchalaht performed some songs and dances. Janice John presented money to the couple and congeal lated them. Jerry lack Sr., speak- ing on behalf of Janice said that it was important for hymen. to be here because Comm., is family.

Janice is here to respect Connie and acknowledge that she is fam- ily.

Ileo- qui -and First Nation chief, Bence Frank and family per- formed for Ed and Connie. Ernest David, speaking on behalf of Bruce Frank congratulated the couple and promised them a gift of framed prints. Money was given out to the Samuels, Choelesons, ad &wards and an

Indian name was given to Elmer and Naomi Flank's son.

Ahousaht performed next with Chief Billy Keitlah's King- fisher dance Other Ahousaht wags mod dances followed. The Tanta family presented Connie, Nia and Ian with shawls ad vests so that they could dance with the failÿ.

The Heaquiaht performed songs and dances from Pat and Mamie Charleson's family and Tim Paul's family. Pa Manie- Charleson gave the couple porno, sion to use their songs when they have feasts.

Ed is the son of Wally and Donna Samuel. His paternal grandparents are the late Daniel and late Hegel (Olebar) Samuel. His maternal grandparents are Solomon tel Kathleen Marsden.

Connie is the daughter of Connie Charleson and Arlene

Howard. He paternal grandparents Ce Pat and Mamie (John)

O elan, He maternal grand - par is are Barney and Irene Howard.

Ed and Connie met several yeas ago at the old Pon Alberni Friendship Center while they were still very young. They each have their two version of how they gee

to know one another and I prom. Ned not to write either story (but I believe both awed). They have been together for 10 years. On May 4, 1988 they eve blessed with the anvil of their son, Ian. Their daughter, Nia, arrived on July 11,1991 Ed and Connie had nothing borer to do on New Yeas Eve 1995 so they eloped. Their families, although pleased with the

Rage. were not about told Ed and Connie gee away without a platy.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Ed and Connie wish to )hank all those that tomato be with them on their very special and happy day. There were may Peo- ple who helped in m many ways make the day special. Ed and Connie appreciate all of you for your swoon.

By Denise Ambrose, Cenral Region Reporter

Kathleen and Soloman Marsden, Ed's maleraal grandparents from I:il,a sang celebration of the special occasion.

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HA- SHILTH -SA SPORTS Renegades Place Second in Prince Rupert Tournament

The Port Alberni Ren- KitkWa 30. Melanie Batochc 15 egades ladles baskeddl can ua points, Yvonne Campbell 13 owed to Prince Rupert for their all- points, Jackie Williams 12 points. native basketball tournament which Game Three- Reaegades took place during the week of Feb- 72Prdnce Rupert Urban Nation ruary 10 -16. 59. Melanie Batoche 14 points,

the Renegades placed Jackie Williams, Maud Morris and and in the tournament, which is

a very good showing against some tough competition.

Their only two losses from tone tournament champions from Metlakatla. B.C.

The results of the Ren- egades games were as follows: Game One- Renegades 100 Kincolth 34. Top scorers for the Renegades were Anita Charleson with 22pown,Jackie Williams and meanie Begonia with 17 points, Maud Mans with 12 points. Game Two- Renegades 81

Anim Charleson 12 points . Maud Mors hit for 4 three pointers. Game Four -MCWkana,B.C.75 Renegades Sg. Lori Elliot 19 points, Yvonne Campbell 12 points, Jackie Williams 8 points. Game Five- Renegades 78 MoWbe a.A asks 75. Yvonne Campbell 15 points, Melanie Banche 14 eon<, lacks Williams and Anita Charleson 13 points.

Championship Game. Meelkalla, B.C.85 Renegades 57. Anita Charles. 13, Melanie Dawdle 12, Jackie Williams 10.

PORT ALBERNI RENEGADES BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

FEBRUARY 21, 22, & 23, 1997

ALBERNI ATHLETIC HALL

6 Ladies Teams ( Ren Nanaimo Balanee,Gald River

QuaIleum, United Tribes ( Teams

ttleNatrve Spirit) 8 Mens

( P.A.Warriors, Nah mint Guardians,Gold River, Nanaimo, P.A.Hawks, Torino, Bremerton,Wa., & TulalipWarriors)

Championship Games on Sunday -Ladies at 3:00pm -Mens at 4:30 pm

NAIOMINT GUARDIANS ALL NATIVE UKEE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

FEBRUARY 8TH & 9TH 1997

RESULTS

AWARD la Place

205 Place 3rd Place

Mom Sportsmanlike Team Most Valuable Player

Mad Sportsmanlike Player Most Inspirational Player

Allstar Allstar Allsur Allen Bill Greco Chales Allstar John Greene/Chiefs Allstar Bob Rupert/Hawks

RECIPIENT Nahmini Guardians

Nanaimo Chiefs Wickaninnish Hawks

Ucluelet Warriors Ned TheVarge/Guardians

Bob Rupert/Hawks Nick Touchie/T -Odds

Evan Tmtchie/Guardians Richard George/Guardians

TheNalemint Guardiana would Ilke to thank Nude Secondary School, serra Volutes, Teams, Referees, and Fans Mr =Minn Mk a soma.] tournament.

Ba-Shilm-Sa. Februar, '21 1997 9

THE PORT ALBERNI RENEGADES raptured second place in the recent All-Native ournament m Prince Rupert. Front row() -r)- Lori Enid. Dawn Keitlah,Jackie 11 idiom.. Jobe Morris, Daphne Frank. Back row (I.r) Anim Charier., Shannon Wilson, Mel Bantoue, Yvonne Campbell, Maud Morris, Billy Morris Jr. Missing- Bill Morris Sr. ( out scouting).

Maaqtusiis Suns are 3rd in Prince Rupert Maagtusiis Suns, our inter-

mediate team competed in the All Native Tournament again this year. There were 50 teams taking pal in this tournament. Twelve senior ladies teams, 12 senior

teams, 12 Masters and 14

intermediate boys' The was held through the tournament

work of February 10 -15. We left on the BC Feria with a long sce- nic ride of Ocean Falls, Bella Bella and Klan. resulting in 26.5 hours. We were very anxious to get ttf that boat! We would like to thank Wayne, Esther & Tom

Robinson, Cora Ambrose for their help with the cooking. We greatly appreciate the great meals through- out the neck. Thank you lack Little ourfdoddowd and

for driving some of players back doom from Prince Rupert. Also to Wayne Sc Esther, Harvey

&Doris, and Rick for driving play. rs back home to Ahousaht.

Khan/ Klecol First game Tuesday 4:00am Maagtusiis Suns 102 vs Port Simpson Strikef a 96 2nd game Thursday 11 :OOam Royer & Hilda John (trophy dona- Magma Sans lm uoC ville lion), Ed & Ruth Sam (trophy áo- 65 nation), Harvey &Dons Robinson 3rd game Friday 2:30pm (trophy donation). Thank you to

Maagtusiis Suns 64 vs Lax all the volunteers that worked in

kw'daams 66 the concession and all the score & 4th game Saturday 9:00am time keepers & cleanup crew! Maxim.. Suns 73 vs Melakatlh Mead Elmo( Alaska 81 Angus Campbell ID Memorial

The Maagtusiis Suns Tournament Results: brought back 2 All Star awards. 1a place: Ahousaht Wolf Pack Congratulations to the Renegades 2nd place: Paul Hayes Team on their 2nd place win We had 3rd place: Maagtusiis Suns an Ting time up in Prince Most Sportsmanlike team: Radas Rupert again. We saw elm offal- Most Valuable Player: Was Ion ented playas from up and down Little Most Sportsmanlike Player: the coast. Lots of exciting games, Shawn Frank lots of buzzer beaters. This tour- Mr. Hustle: Eddie Little

s a laming a Best Defensive Player: Kevin our youth. They see the different Robinson cultural activities and meet new Mod Inspirational Player: Richard Mends from different pots of BC pap A Alaska. The motel that we All Sms: stayed in for the past 2 yeas has Care Dick, Rebels great hospitality. Very £deadly William Little, Wilted stall' which makes our stay in Travis Thomas, Suns Prince Rupert that much more en- Greg Hayes, Wollpack joyable. We have had many Devin Robison, Suns sponsorships for our trip and we Richard Fast, ',lino would like to lake this opportunity Bjorn Banks, Ton. to thank you for your support for Kevin Charleson, Wolfpa:k our youth. Klan! Klan! Paul Hayes, Paul's Team

Corby & Linda George Shawn Frank, Suns (Bingo), Edwin A Trudy Frank, Congratulations to our S.. Treaty Negotiations Donations, ire High School team, Wanpank leek & Rode Little, Cliff Allen on their 2nd place win Powell Carl & Lena Jumbo, Luke Swat River on February 7/8.

Cosmos Frank, Ed & Ruth Sam, Congratulations to our Rocky Titian, Bob Dick Roseanne Ahousaht Bantam Boys Charlie, Ahem. Band, Ahousaht (Maagtusiis Magic) for their silver Athletic Club, Ahousaht Forestry medal win in Prince Rupert. We (Catering), Neil Bolting, are still waiting to hear if we get MacMillan Weald Ltd., Pacific into the North American Indig- National, Al McGil, Lee -mar, atom Games. Way to go boys! Benefit Dinner. Thank you to all Luke Robinson Mark Jack the parents that support your chit- David Donahue Jacob Thomas dren in making these diners toc- Chris Frank Archie Frank coned. Thank you to the people Aaron Campbell Daniel Hall who donated the pnzes for ourraf- Jeremy Swan John Manson Om Elsie Robinson donated bas - Louis Edgar kat won by Paul Frank Dolores The Maag stalls Magic Bayne donated a dorm roses made Bantam Boys worked hard on 50/ of cedar hark won by Lisa Sabbas 50 draws, garbage pickups, 3 on 3

Mask carved by Dominic Andrews tourney, co -ed tourney. Special donated by Pm Charleson Ir. won thanks to the parents for ther help by Corby George Pendant carved cooking for lunch caning. Spe- by Alvin Mack doomed by Doris seal thanks to the Ahousekt Hand Robinson, won by Crystal Suthert for your generous donation to the land boys Also black & Rosie Little,

Thankyou Nuu-chahnulth Ted & Audrey Whitmore, people for your support in buying Ahousehl Athletic Club, Corby & tickets for our manie. Thank you Linda George (Bingo), Brenda & to Brenda & Angus Campbell & :Angus Campbell, Ed &Ruth Sam, family for the donations to 'Sub Bev Robinson, lacquic .Adams, Memorial Tournament'. Also, to Carol Thomas, Cover Creek Corn the people who dnnaedto the em. meeting, Carl &Lena Jumbo. Spa -

nand over the weekend, ci al thanks to Mamie Hall in Williams Lake for accommodation for the boys. Think you to Sharon Alexcee in Prince Rupert for your pea hospitality. Also

to the other homes where the boys were billeted tot.

Congratulations to the Maagtusiis Surfis Junior Boys Di-

(yeas '76 - '78). The Suns

won the Silver Medals for the qualifying tournament in Kilomaae for the North American Indigenous Games which we are

waiting to hear if they get in.

Devin Robinson Travis Thomas Kevin Charleson Louis Frank Shawn Frank Neil near. Mike Charleson Greg Hayes Kevin Robinson Guy Peers

Special thank Ahousaht Band. Cougar Island Water Taxi, .%lanais:+ Store. Jack & Rosie Little, School Hot

Lunch, AAC, Jonathan Kerman.

Steve& Cindy Dennis, Allen Air

(Ted & Audrey Whitmore), Corby & Linda George (Bingo). We thank each and every one of you for your support for our youth as you can see we have been very busy with our youth in

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NUU- CHAH -NULtH TLU -PITCH GAMES

REGISTRATION Deadlines will be announced later.

When the time comes, Coaches Parents and Athletes 00e enemy - aged to register athletes even if you

are unsure about attending.

GAMES COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday February 26, 10:00am,

at the Echo Center - Hemlock Room, in Pon Alberni. All inter-

abed parties are welcome.

AWARDS/TROPHIES We would like to giveaway Irani,

Ilene carvings as awards at this years Games. We are inviting Carvers to let us know if you would like to be a part of the Games awards.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Help. We need volunteers to work n the Youth Programs Commit e This Committee will be in- olved in planning the Princess

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1997 SCHEDULE

Opening Ceremonies Friday July 11

Track and Field Friday July 11 - Monday July IJ Sr. 3 on 3 Basketball Saturday July 12

Sr. Volleyball Sunday July 13

*Jr. Softball Tuesday July 15 - Thursday July 17

Jr. 3 on 3 Basketball Wednesday July 16

*Swimming Friday July lR

Sr. Men's Fastptich Friday July 18 - Sunday July 20

Sr. Mired 51e -pitch Friday July 18 - Sunday July 20

Sr. Men's Ballhockey Friday July 18 - Sunday July 20

Closing Ceremonies Sunday July 20

*Note changes in dotes for Junior Softball and Swimming.

Pageant, Youth Dance, and Youth Role Model Program.

COMPUTER COMMITTEE A group of computer friendly vol- unteers isneeded to implement and lead the use of programs for Track and Field statistics.

Contact: Ed Samuel, Games Coordinator, NTC Office 250-

724 -5757.

MISSION STATEMENT The Nuu -chah -nulth Tlu -pitch Games is an annual gathering of First Nations, of all ages. In aspirit of friendship and unity, the games provide an opponunity of ammo. nity social Interaction and partici- pate in sport & traditional events. Promoting a healthy bal- aged lifestyle through family-ori- ented as, focusing on

Youth, the Games will enhance the lives of all participants.

1997 NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES

AUGUST 3RD - 10TH, IN VICTORIA.

For more information about these games call Ed Samuel at (250) 724 -5757, or the N.A.I.G. office at (250) 361- 1997.

ACCOMMODATIONS It is strongly recommended that you make your arrangements soon, if you plan to be in Victoria for NATO. The Indigenous Games start on the busiest weekend of the year in Victoria, "BC Day week- end". Many Hotels are already over booked, and say that August is their busiest month.

INVITATION TO CULTURAL GROUPS

N.A.I.G. 97 As we (NAIL) continue with the

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of the Cultural Program, we

The Board of the BC Chapter of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is seeking an Executive Director to be a part of the organization's future. Though creative development and delivery of new initiatives and services, the Executive Director will expand and improve our relationships with the aboriginal and business communities.

The Organization:

The BC Chapter opened in 1992 as an affiliate of

the national Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), a non -profit charitable organization.

The Future:

The BC Chapter is working to create a climate of

mutual respect, understanding and cooperation by building bridges and forming business partnerships among Aboriginals and non - abodginals.

The BC Chapter has focused on Atom- nal youth into businesses through its internship programs, providing valuable work experience. The expansion of that service and the Iniroduo don of new iniliativas which benefit the Aboriginal and business communities b the focus of our future dream

The Skills:

A ...rent entrepreneurial education is

required combined with post- secondary pond. cations, or equivalent, and 3 -5 years of business or on -profit sector management and leadership, marketing, community relations, band or account management, small business or project manage- ment experience. Experience working with

Aboriginal business and within Aboriginal communities Is essential.

The Job: As Executive Director you will be accountable to

the Board of Aboriginal and business leaders

through the caddis for the day -today Mora tration and supervision of the office operation including the financial requirements, membership and Board relations, planning, community and business relationship development and reporting. Working with committees of the Board you will be involved with fundraising, membership drives and new insane development driven by the needs of the Aboriginal communities and business. These initiatives may include cross -cultural services, professional development services, employment equity counselling, market access l cocee as well as ten Maned placements.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be a creative, self - directed communicator with marketing and relationship -building skills. You must have existing contacts in the BC Mammal and business communities and a strong ability to

develop new contacts. You must be capable of listening b diverse views and mean comma while remaining focused on setting nitrifies and direction and coordinating resources to achieve these goals. Acontagious and passionate commitment to the benefits of Aboriginal and business relationship building is essential.

Mail or Fax your resume to:

MORAY Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Suite 208- 190AIexander Street Vancouver, B.C. 00A 196 AttanOon: Selection Committee of the Board Fee: (604)6842988

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

extend an invitation to all Cultural Groups who may be interested in

participating in the 97 NAIL Cul- ural Program. Please call the

NATO Office, or NTC Office, to respond to this invitation.

TRIBAL JOURNEYS Many Nations from up and down the Coast will be journeying to Victoria for the Indigenes Games. These Nations, in their canoes, will be nemesia the Victoria Harbour for the Opening Ceremonies. Ahou alt and M wachaht have stated their intent to make this powerful journey. If there are other Nations who plan to partici- pate in Tribal Journeys, then please call Ed at the NTC Office.

TEAM BC As of February 14th there were 78

Nuuchah -nulth on Team BC, to the following sports: Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Ri- Ile Shooting Softball, Soccer, and Swimming The N.A.I.G. office is still working had finding out what alternate teams will be en- tered Dam Thorne is mailingout information packages to Team BC.

If you haven received your package call Ed et 7245752. We will punt the names of all Nuu - chah -ninth on Team BC as soon as it becomes fatal. Training will be provided lies Coaches of Nuu - chah-nulth Athletes, in the Indig-

os Games. All Coaches of NuuCAah -nuth Athlete, in the In- digenous Games, please call M Samuel.

ABORIGINAL SPORTS/ RECREATION

ASSOCIATION OF BC Attention: Nuu- chah -nulth area

Sports/Recreation Leaders There will be a Vancouver Island Regional Meeting on Thursday February 27, 1997, gam to 5pm, at 401 Harvey Road on the Nanoose Reserve. Itts very im- portant Na all sports leaders at- tend this meeting. Your input is needed for building this associa- tion. Please respond to Dam at the ASRA heal oblice(652- 9150), or Ed at the NTC office( 724- 5757), on your attendance. - The Annual General Meeting for ASRA will be on Mach 14 -15, 1997, in Cranbrook BC.

Remembering the good ofd days. The Kwkw bulls winning the jun. nr Island Zone Championship. Back row (l -r) Tammy Webster,

Connie (Charlesou) Samuel, Cam Coax Ruby (Sam. )Ambrose, Dawn RAMA Marla Cbarlesoa, Coach Wally Samuel. Front row(1- r) Anita Chartres, Maureen Charlmon, Marcy AMOK Matilda Charlesom and Caudle Webste,

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TAT GUITAR, VOCALS

with Gary Preston and the Harpoons Kevin Leitch saxophone Tim Murphy bass Gary Preston planodmrmomca

ayae Summers drums dy A dune guitar

used by Johnny Shuffles ngineered by Dave Harris

photo & layout by D.B. Barker

CONTACT TAT FAX: 250 -388-4918

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ONE III Never Bents Don't Gm Around Much Anymore Sexy Ways High School Dance Home Maroon

TWO Matchbox Sentimental Journey Whole Iona SAWN' Red Rooster Sweet Home Chicago

CLASSIFIED ADS) FOR SALE

Carvings, jewellery from main. moth and mastodon tusks, whale teeth and claws, etc. Looking for mammoth and mastodon tusks, also blue cobalt trade beads at e reasonable price. Also offer spir- itual healing- workshops on hone

Contact Rase Elsie John rill - Sire. St.

New W B.0 1)

Phone: (604) 58A9546.

FOR SALE For sale or male to order: silver rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, earrings, and bolo ties.

Tim Taylor Sr. 1034 E000le Place Port Alberni, RC

VOY íL7 Phone: 713 -8170

NUU- CHAH -NULTH NATIVE LANGUAGE

Transcribing in phonetics - for meetings, research projects, per- sonal use. Hourly rates. Phone Hurry Lucas at: 724 -5807.

SEW AND SEW FABRICS 4544 Adelaide SL 7244366

(behind the One A Only) We now have black melton wool for

m clb blankets. Also have

other colors.

TAG TRUCKING SERVICES

Moving hauling trucking Rein table rates. Ask for Tom.

CARVINGS FOR SALE If you are narrated inNative ear, legs such as:

Coffee tables Cocks

Haqum G" Totems

and would like to order visit Charlie Melee, 5463 River Rd.

Port Alberni, B.C. VOY (Zì

RENEE'S CHUMAS CATERING

Back in Business Lunches & Deniers

723 -2843

FOR SALE 37.5 ZN Rockfish License

Leave message a 723 -6695

WANTED TO BUY OR LEASE 40' AI Licence. Leave message wide Peggy Hartman at:724 -3131.

WANTED TO BUY OR LEISE 37.5 Al Licence, Leave message with Peggy Hartman at: 724 -3131.

FOR SALE 1 exercise bike With digital time,

1 encyclopedia -1993 Collier. 723 -4474

WANTED De /Elk Antlers

Phone Lisa David at 723-6415

WANTED TO BUY 71t Canopy for full size 91 Ford FIN/ In good condition. Call 723 -1367 after 4:30 pm.

DIRE CHESTNUT BROWN HAIR FOR SALE

for c:a0mp and masks. Please call Irene at 1- 250 -728 -3414.

FOR SALE 96 Astro Truck. many options, low isms., call after 5:00 pm 723 -9532 or 720 -380

REGISTERED HESQUTAHT MEMBERS

Please send your mailing ad- dress and phone numbers for

information distribution to: !lemma*, Treaty Office

4656 Margaret Street Port Alberni, RC

VOY 6H2 Phone: 723 -0075 Far 723 -0071

Contact: Jake Amos

Madrone Consultants Ltd., and EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. are holding an Open House Evening to provide information to the public on tour of the Inventories being conducted in the Clayoquot Sound Area on behalf d the Ministry of Forests The Inventories being conducted this year by Madrone and EBA are

HYDRORIPARIAN LANDSLIDE TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM TERRAIN AND TERRAIN STABILITY

Representatives from Madrone, EBA, and MOF will be on hand to answer questions and explain the workings of these four M-

ventories. Everyone is Welcome, and we would be plowed to have you drop by and visit us.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION MADRONE CONSULTANTS LTD.,

EBA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD.

NOTE DATE CHANGE Thursday, March 20, 1997:

TIN WIS 7:01) P.M. TO 10:00 PM.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 70 (ALBERNI) KINDERGARTEN

For Children Born to 1992

EARLY REGISTRATION For the 1997 -98 School Year

Will Take Place February 19th m 260, 1997

AT ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

This early registration is requested to establish accurate enrolments for galling purposes. Pupils must be five (5) years of age. or before December 31, 1997. Proof of age is required. For further information please call:

The Principal of your neighbourhood school OR Mr. Sam Frketich, S.D. 070 Education Office Telephone: 720 -2768

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED A CAREER IN SCIENCE?

COME PARTICIPATE IN SCIENCE AWARENESS WORKSHOPS THIS SPRING:

BiodiversiN and hvdroripaream 10111 ö:

Trudy Chatwsn (Ministry of the Environment, Lands and Parks) Arlene Suski and research interns, Tim Williams, Jeremy Valentine and Jamie Johansen (Long Beach Model Forest)

FEB. 24, Ucluelet, Long Beach Model Forest, 7 pm-8J0 pm FEB. 25, Tofino, Rainforest Interpretive Centre, 7 pm -8:30 pm

Traditional Eeoloeleal Knowledge:

Nancy Turner and Juliet Craig (ethnobotanists from the University of victoria) Gloria Frank and Arlene Paul (members of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge working group)

MAR. 3, Ucluelet, Long Beach Model Forest Office, 7 pm -8:30 pm MAR 4, Tofino, Rainforest Interpretive Centre, 7 pm -8:30 Pill

Interpretation: Rainforests and Marine Life:

Adrienne Mason (Rainforest Communications, Tofino) Chandra Wong (Rainforest Interpretive Centre)

MAR. It Ucluelet, Long Beach Model Forest Office, 7 pm -8:30 pm Mar. 11, Tofino, Rainforest Interpretive Centre, 7 pm -8:30 pm

W- Shcth'Sl February 211997 U

tNwr Economic Derelapeawkt Caaporal/lan

Lost Review Board Nominations are now being accepted by the Nuu- chah -nulth Eco- nomic Development Corporation for five (5) positions on the Leal Review Board. Interested persons must be nominated by" -Two persons of Nuuchah -nulth ancestry; OR - By letter or band council resolution from a Nuu- chah -nulth Tribe.

applications To meet peEodicdlytoevelop loan applicmioosrmateReview the NUU- chah- nershre Economic Development Corporation. Loan Review Board members are nsibli for approving loans that matthe critaia of the Corporation.

Reouiremenb Have the ability to review and evaluate financial information and basins plans; -bermes

experience or training spefereNuuchah- ninth;

- husuness experience or nibmssions ltd. tr Submladone

All submissions tune Nuuchah-nulth Economic Development Cor- penman Lome must include the following: - Lawns) of nomination. - Personal resume' including employment, educational and personal background. Loan Review Board members travel, meals and weemnn0la in costs me paid by NEDC. An honorarium is provided to Loan Review Board members for each meeting. Please forward your submissions to the attention of AI Little, Nuu - chah- vulth Economic Development Corporation, P.O. Boa 1384, Pon Alberni, BC. VOY 7M2. If you would like' additional information, please contact Al Little at (250) 724 -3131.

The deadline for submissions Is Mateo 13,1990

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the TOFINO HOSPITAL SOCIETY will be held

DATE & TIME Wednesday, February 26,1997 at 7:30 pm

PLACE: Baud Ram of Ucluelet Secondary School in Ucluelet

A special resolution will be brought before the membership regarding the amalgamation of the Tofino Hospital Society with the Central Vancouver Island Regional Health Board.

The following is a copy of the proposed wording of the

special resolution:

RESOLVED That (a) the Tofino Hospital Society Board of Trustees are authorized to amalgamate with the Central Vancouver Island Regional Health Board, according to the Health Authorities Act, as amended;

(Mar Trustees and Officers of the Topic Hospital Society are authorized L do, sign, and execute all things, deeds, and documents necessary or desirable for carrying out this resolution.

All Society members are invited to attend.

KHOUSS FISH COMPANY

ATTENTION SHAREHOLDERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1997 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FEBRUARY 27,1997 7:00 PM

TSESHAHT CULTURAL CENTRE 5211 Wally's Rd. ( off Spread Lake Highway)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL TIES IM. BAND MEMBERS

The Band Administration is currently updating its mailing, phone and/or fax numbers of all Tseshahl members. The main purpose is

hammer that the Band Bulletin and other important Tseshaht mem- bership issues such as Land Claims Negotiations is mailed to Ml

Tseshaht interested in being updated on these important Tseshaht Issues Please include your employment status or if mending school. If you would like to ensure that you are on the mailing and communications list please phone our TOLL FREE NUMBER: I -888- 724.1225 or write Darrell Ross, TSeshaht Band Office, P.O. Box 1218, Port Alberni, B.C., VOY 7M1.

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HA -HO -PAYUK CULTURAL WEEK

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Rose Ambrose, from the Hesquiaht First Nation, tells the weaving.

grade 1 -2 class about traditional cedar bark

Clinton Fred, Tseshaht Recreation Worker, speaks to the grade 3 -4 class about the upcoming Nuu- chah -nulth Tlu -piich Games and the North American Indigious Games.

Ha- Shilth -Sa reporter Denise Ambrose helps the Ha -Ho -Payuk grade 2 -3 class write an article for the paper. Photos by Bob Soderlund

ATTENTION ALL BINGO PLAYERS!

$5,000.00 bingo Saturday, April 19, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. as per usual.

Our bingo club will pay one way between Ahousaht -Tofino

or Opitsaht. Everyone is welcome to play.

L.S.C. THUNDER MARCH HOCKEY

TOURNAMENT

March 15 & 16,1997

Sr. Mens Floor Hockey

$300 Entry Fee -1st 8 teams

1st Place....$900 Jacket presentations to allstars

Contact: Richard Sam Sr at 724 -5757 ( days)

Les Sam at 724 -1310 (days) or 723 -8950 ( evenings)

LOGO CONTEST The BC First Nations Day Care Program is holding a contest to select the official logo for the program. Interested individuals are invited to compete and win FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00). Deadline to submit original design is March 14, 1997.

BACKGROUND The BC First Nations Day Care Program administers funding to First Nation communities to assist in providing culturally relevant day care services. The Program provides funding for the following:

Development & Needs Assessment Capital Renovations Capital Construction Program Support Operations Training

The logo for the Program will emphasize the importance of children in First Nation communities and reflect B.C. First Nations Culture & traditions. Our preference is for the logo to be no more than two colours, Please note that the successful logo will become the property of BC First Nations Day Care Program. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Kim Williams, Executive Director at the following address and phone number:

BC First Nations Day Care Program #209 1999 Marine Drive

North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3J3 Telephone: (604) 990 -9939 Facsimile: (604) 990 -9949

Continued from page 1

Robert Dennis Jr.- Huu- ay -aht singer Ernie Smith -Ehattesaht carpenter Rowena Keitlah- Violence Preven- tion Worker Shane Pointe -Ditidaht Home School Coordinator Rose Ambrose -Hesquiaht weaver Vi Wishart- Tsawaayuus Intermedi- ate & Long Term Care Facility Sheila Sinclair- Tseshaht(Cultural Abroad) Shaunee Pointe -Adminstrator of Tsawaayuus Cecil Dawson -Kwagiutl artist Denise Ambrose - Ha- Shilth -Sa re- porter -

Clarence Watts -Uchucklesaht Ad- ministration Clinton Fred- Tseshaht Recreation Worker Connie Sterritt- Interior designer/ graphics designer Arnold Frank- Tla- o- qui -aht lan- guage & culture Charlie Cootes- uchucklesaht Chief Councillor & Treaty Negotiator TommyTatoosh -Robertson Creek Fish hatchery

HA -HO -PAYUK GRADE 2/3 CLASS WRITE

STORY FOR HA- SHILTH -SA

Ha -Ho -Payuk School held their cultural week on February 17 -21. On February 19 the grade 2/3 class was visited by a reporter from the Ha- shilth -sa. They decided that they wanted to make a story to put in the paper. This is their story. We are the grade 2 and 3 class at Ha- Ho-Payuk School. This week is Cultural Week at our school. Visitors are coming to tell us about their jobs so that we can think about what we want to be when we fm- ish school. When I finish school I want to be: Adrienne wants to be a teacher.

Ina Thomas- Nurse -NTC Commu- nity & Human Services Judith Sayers - Opetchesaht Lawyer Crosby Wilson- RCMP Constable Al Little- NTC Economic Devel- opment Corporation Manager Debbie Tom -NTC Education Worker Michael Bonshor- Bank of Montreal

Each of the presenters were escorted and introduced in the classrooms by "official greeters" .

Performing this duty were students Victoria Gallic, Louise Little, Me- lissa Ross, Alana Sayers,Erica Bos, Allison Gallic, Jolene Watts, Jami Manson, Enrica Marshall,Dorothy Tautenhahn, and Wesley Webber.

The final day of cultural week is Friday,February 21st. All of the people who visited the school during the week to speak to the stu- dents were invited to a luncheon at the Somass Hall.

The students will be shar- ing their cultural teachings with the guests by performing songs and dances that they have been learn- ing at the school.

Anthony wants to be a hero. Cassandra wants to be a baker. Cynthia wants to be a teacher. Danielle wants to be a teacher, den- tist, and tornado chaser. Juliann wants to be a teacher and dentist. Leisa wants to be a zoo keeper. Letitia wants to be an artist and carver. Marisa wants to be a cop. Michelle wants to be artist and carver. Paticia wants to be an artist and carver. Patrick Patrick wants to be an artist and carver. Priscilla wants to be a singer. Rebecca wants to be a singer. Zack wants to be an artist and carver.

BC Aboriginal Tourism Group ABORIGINAL ARTISTS

LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION $1,000 PRIZE

We invite Aboriginal artists to send entries. The logo will be

used primarily on transportation and highway Signage for Aboriginal cultural properties only and will replace the rising dogwood currently used for Aboriginal tourism/heritage attractions signage across BC.

The vision of the BC Aboriginal Tourism Group is a healthy, prosperous, proud, strong and dynamic Aboriginal tourism industry offering a high quality product with broad -based participation and with

cultural integrity. CRITERIA FOR DESIGN:

Distinct and easily recognizable. Must be simple, clear and easy to duplicate. Primary use is on highway signage to fill a 50- cmx50cm(20 "x20"

space on signs. Other uses include letterhead, business cards and advertising. There-

fore, it must reduce to 1 "xl "(2.5cmx2.5cm). It will be in one colour. Submit a one -colour image or use the PMS

system to specify the colour. It should also be usable in black. It must be recognizably Aboriginal, reflecting the cultural diversity

of Aboriginal people in BC. It must not be identifiable with any one

BC art or region. RULES: 1. Artists may submit up to three logo drawings. 2. All submissions must fit on a letter size sheet. 3. Submissions should be sent by registered mail with a self -addressed

envelope for return, if required. 4. The winner will sign a waiver of copyright ownership. 5. Include your complete mailing address and telephone number or

other details on how you can be contacted. Competition closes March 20, 1997. Winner will be announced at

the March 22 -23, 1997 BC Aboriginal Tourism Group Conference in

Vancouver. The winner will be contacted at a date after the confer- ence. SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY TO: BC Aboriginal Tourism Group, c/o S.D. White, 3088 Ghum -lye Drive, North Vancouver, B.C., V7H 2V5.

For more information phone Sandra at (604) 929 -3917

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