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By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

Nathan Cullen, Brad Layton and Don Spratt have all agreed to attend the first-ever federal all-candidates debates on Haida Gwaii.

Queen Charlotte Mayor Greg Martin made the announce-ment that two debates would be held Oct. 1in Queen Charlotte with a second in Masset on Oct. 2 “We have the incumbent Nathan Cullen and we are working on a few more, we are taking this as a green light,” Queen Charlotte Mayor Greg Martin told village council.

The NDP’s Nathan Cullen, Liberal Brad Layton and Christian Heritage Party’s Don Spratt have confirmed their attendance but freshly-nominated Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt is yet to give the thumbs up. As of press time, the Green Party had yet to nominate a candidate. The federal all-candidate debates on Haida Gwaii is so important that BC Ferries made an unexpected and unheard of move to delay the sailing of the Kwuna to 8 p.m. to allow Sandspit residents to attend.

With assurance of Mayor Greg Martin, who will also be the moderator of the debate, they will hit their marks.

“To make sure they make their ferry we are not going to run the debate to 8 p.m... The mod-erator [will be] very heavy with a gavel and will nail the formal part down by 7:30, so Sandspit residents can get to the ferry,” Mr. Martin said.

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Stacey Marple photo Lynn Lee, Lucy Stefanyk and Leandre Vigneault cook up a storm for the Tlell River Day community potluck dinner put on by the Tlell Watershed Society last Saturday at the Tlell Fall Fairgrounds. The annual event was held to honour the river and to say thanks to the many dedicated organizations and supporters. See Page 3 for more.

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Lack of mental health services for Haida Gwaii children sparks community session


The need for more mental health workers for the children and youth of Haida Gwaii must be addressed.

Verena Gibbs, principal for Port Clements Elementary is reaching out to find a solution for the lack of mental health workers on Haida Gwaii for children.

“Based on my observations, the need on-island, particularly the north end, exceeds the amount of support available,” Ms. Gibbs said.

Ms. Gibbs wrote a letter to the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) urging the ministry to fill the gap in mental health services for Haida Gwaii youth earlier in the summer.

Ms. Gibbs said there has been a gap in mental health services available

to children and youth, since the last worker resigned due to heavy work-load.

Shortly after Ms. Gibbs’ plea, the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative took up the challenge and will be hosting a community ses-sion to come up with some answers.

The CYMHSU director Val Tregillus will be on hand at the event, Sept. 14, to help Haida Gwaii find health work-ers for children and youth.

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The early morning of Friday April 24, Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake. The epicentre of the quake was approximately 167 km south of the Village of Queen Charlotte.

Some residents of Haida Gwaii reported objects shaking and windows rattling, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.

As the islands of Haida Gwaii all have unique geological qualities, the effects of an earthquake can vary from island to island. Every community reported feeling the quake in different ways. Queen Charlotte Village which has a rock base didn’t feel the quake as much as the residents of the northern parts of Graham island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based area and feels almost every quake that happens.

Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported feeling the earthquake. “I was sitting in my bed when I heard the house creak.” After the initial creak she felt her bed start rocking and noticed her ornaments rocking. “The ornaments rocked for a while after the quake stopped,” Ms. Wilson told the Observer. “My son and brother who were also in the house didn’t feel the earthquake at all.”

Barry Pages of Masset, director of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District said he felt the quake but because it was fairly short he wasn’t too concerned. However, he added, “This is a reminder to every one to be prepared.”

Earthquakes are nothing new to Haida Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks after a study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero for the next major seismic event on the west coast.

This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as the big one scientists predict, as it was smaller than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in 2012.

The same weekend that Haida Gwaii got hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude event.

Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are considered a strong on the Richter scale.

Submitted photo Committee members of the Pulling Together Haida Gwaii Event demonstrate their teamwork abilities at the carving shed in the

Kay Centre. The group will be holding a fund raiser May 2. See full story on Page 3

Earthquake rattles beds but fails to startle nerves

Search and rescue suspended after Day 3By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

The search for Kumdis Ilsand resi-dent, Brent Hendren, was suspended last weekend following one of Haida Gwaii’s largest search and rescue operations in more than 25 years.

“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him. There’s no chance we would have missed him. The community should know we did everything we possibly could to find him,” said Chris Ashurst, SAR manager with Archipelago Ground Search and Rescue and deputy unit leader with

Massett Marine Rescue.Mr. Hendren, 27, was last seen

rowing out to his Kumdis Island cabin rental with supplies Sunday

morning, April 18. He missed dinner plans with friends later that night. The following Tuesday Masset RCMP received a missing persons report, which led to the discovery Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and overturned south of Watun River near Pure Lake Provincial Park.

“It is strongly believed that Brent drowned when his rowboat capsized west of Kumdis Island,” Mr. Ashurst said. “This is based on information from witnesses, the location of the cap-sized vessel, and the distribution of his personal effects along the shoreline.

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“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him.”

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By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

The SPCA’s Paws for Cause fund-raising walk proved once again the depth of loyalty islanders feel toward the welfare of their domestic friends.

The annual event came just dollars short of its fundraising goal of $5,000 last weekend.

After two walks held over the week-end in Queen Charlotte and Sandspit, the $4,840 raised fell just $160 short of the SPCA’s goal.

“It was a great success,” organizer Lisa Pineault says. “Everyone had a lot of fun and we had several people who had never tried it out before. It was a really nice group.”

In Queen Charlotte about 25 people turned out with 15 furry friends to make the short, circuitous walk from the Community Centre to Spiri t Square.

In Sandspit five people brought out eight dogs for the walk, raising what Ms. Pineault describes as an “amazing $840.”

Donations of local people through fundraising stars also brought in $526.

This is the third consecutive year the walk was held in Sandspit, organized each time by 12-year old Meghan Ives.

“She’s done an amazing job,” Ms. Pineault says. “Even when we didn’t have a walk in Queen Charlotte she took it upon herself to organize one in Sandspit. It’s incredible—she’s 12-years old! And this year she raised more than she ever has. For a commu-nity with only 200 people it’s pretty astonishing for Meghan to come up with that kind of money.”

The total funds raised will be used to finance the foster care of stray ani-mals in residential homes, in addition to spaying and neutering. The SPCA also uses the funds to sponsor a spay

and neuter program that contributes $50 for the procedure to families in need of assistance.

Although the organization is pleased with the sum raised this year, the $5,000 will make up only 10 per cent of the SPCA’s annual budget.

Ms. Pineault extends her gratitude toward everyone who took part in this year’s event.

“I have to pass on a big thank you to everyone who participated, and all of those who donated. It’s really well appreciated.”

More than 30 communities across B.C. participate in Paws for a Cause to raise awareness in the fight against animal cruelty. The SPCA’s philoso-phy is to rescue and care for abused,

injured and abandoned animals to prevent cruelty before it begins.

The money raised in each commu-nity stays within that community.

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The location for the Village of Queen Charlotte-sponsored debate is the Kay Centre Oct. 1. Masset Mayor Andrew Merilees will get his turn at the debates in Masset at the Howard Phillips Hall Oct. 2.

Mr. Martin told the Observer that the planning was in its early stages but would like to secure Skidegate Band Chief Councillor Billy Yovanovich to participate in the debate in some form.

Village of Queen Charlotte CAO, Lori Weidman said they are welcoming suggested ques-tions for the candidates and told the Observer there will be a Facebook page set up for the public to have a chance to bring

the concerns of Haida Gwaii, in the form of a question, into the debates with the federal candidates.

The organizers will also have an area with computers to assist people in registering to vote, which has already proven to be an issue on Haida Gwaii. “We will have laptops set up and making sure people are regis-tered to vote,” Ms.Weidman said.

The Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding was created in 2003 out of the Skeena, Prince George-Bulkley Valley and Cariboo-Chilcotin riding and has been held by NDP MP Nathan Cullen since the riding was formed. The Skeena- Bulkley Valley riding is also the largest area and least populated in Canada.

CYMHSU is a provincial initiative aiming to increase the number of children and families receiving timely access to integrated mental health and substance use service.

The purpose of the collaboration is to engage children, youth and their families, Aboriginal peoples, physicians, provincial ministries (Health, Children and Family Development and Education), health authorities, schools and communities to increase the number of chil-dren, youth and their families receiving timely access to integrated mental health and substance abuse use services and supports through-out the province.

The idea behind the program is to involve youth and families in decisions related to program and system design, clinical practice and policy development, which manifest the “Family-first, people-centred” goals of Healthy Minds, Healthy People and their families.

The CYMHS Collaboration supports the formation of communi-ty-led Local Action Teams to identify gaps in care and development solutions for children and youth with mental health and substance challenges. The Local Action Team of the CYMHS Collaborative are mechanisms to bring community partners together to share informa-tion and knowledge, in order to make positive system changes locally, regionally and provincially.

Quinn Bender photo Animal lovers bring out their dogs for the annual Paws for Cause Walk in Queen Charlotte last Sunday.

Successful walk gives pause to cruelty against animals

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CULLEN TO FIGHT GAS PRICESNDP candidate Nathan Cullen cited his

party’s past work and recommitted to fighting against unfair price gouging at the gas pump.

Cullen noted that British Columbians consis-tently pay above the national average, and that communities in the Northwest consistently pay well above even the provincial average. And Canadians pay five to 10 cents more per litre than other developed countries despite having the world’s third largest supply of oil deposits.

“For years, we have been fighting for the rights of consumers at the gas pump, while the Conservatives have been asleep at the wheel,” said Cullen. He pointed to the NDP’s bill to create a gas ombudsman in 2012, which the Conservative government refused to adopt into law. He also pointed to the Conservatives’ own 2011 law meant to stymie some unfairness at the pump - yet the government has yet to hand out a single penalty under this new legislation.

Cullen said volatile overseas oil markets are an oft-cited reason for skyrocketing gas prices. “Canada imports half of its oil from places like Saudi Arabia and North Africa. Yet we have the third largest supply of oil in the world. One of the clear solutions to shielding ourselves from that overseas volatility is to be refining more of that resource, and creating more jobs, right here in Canada.”

“There’s always one reason gas prices go up, and one hundred reasons they never go back down,” said Cullen. “Canadians deserve better than a government that stands idly by while they get hosed at the gas pump.”

CREDIT UNIONS OFFER GRANTSThe B.C. government’s $1,200 education and

training grants are now available from credit unions around the province.

The grants are offered to parents who use it to establish a Registered Education Savings Plan. To be eligible, children must have been born in 2007 or later, and they must apply within three years or until the day before the child’s ninth birthday.

No additional deposits are required to be eligible for the grants, which are deposited to an RESP account upon approval of the applica-tion. For information on eligibility call 1-888-276-3624 or visit the website www.gov.bc.ca/BCTESG.

Education Minister Mike Bernier said the government is working with other financial institutions to host the RESP program. For now they are eligible at 350 credit union branches around the province.

SINGLE PARENT JOB PROGRAMSingle parents on income and disability assis-

tance are now eligible for new training, child care and transportation funds to attend training for in-demand jobs.

Effective Sept. 1, the program also increases the monthly earning exemption for parents who receive assistance, from $200 to $400 for income assistance recipients and from $300 to $500. For eligible training, payments for child care, public transit and exemptions for bursaries and scholarships are available for up to a year.

Applications for the program are handled by WorkBC Employment Services Centres, which also provide workshops on resume writing and interview preparation. Locations of centres are available at www.workbc.ca.

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Stacey Marple photo Bob Crooks grabs a bun during the Tlell Watershed Society’s Tlell River Day. The society, supported by the Fisheries and Oceans Community Involvement Program, hosted an interpretive hike followed by a salmon and Tlell burger barbeque and community potluck dinner on Sept. 1.

French immersion up on Haida GwaiiA report released last week indicates

more Haida Gwaii students are enrolling in French Immersion but a lack of qual-ified teachers is limiting its availability.

The report, released by the Canadian Parents for French B.C. and Yukon (CPF), found that while enrolment gen-erally was declining, French immersion was gaining.

As of the 2014/15 school year, there were 33 students in French immersion on Haida Gwaii, or 5.85 per cent of all students in the school district.

Over the past six years overall student enrolment on Haida Gwaii decreased by 152 students, or 21.23 per cent. Over the same six years French immersion enrolment on Haida Gwaii increased by 19 students.

Province-wide, French immersion attrition (drop-out) is highest between Grade 7 and 8.

“We believe French programs are pop-ular in British Columbia because they are widely recognized by parents as pro-viding young students with the tools and experiences that will enrich their lives and help them prepare for the future,” said Patti Holm, President of Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon.

“We urge post-secondary institutions and immigration authorities to address the serious shortage of French language teachers in B.C.,” concluded Ms. Holm.

The CPF maintain that the life-chang-ing benefits of learning French as an additional language include: social mobility, career advancement, cultural understanding, and cognitive develop-ment.

General enrollment numbers down 21.23 per centProvincial overall enrollment vs. Total French Immersion 2005 - 2015

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Masset RCMP asks residents to lock doors after rise in thefts

By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

Masset RCMP are advising the public to keep their vehicles and homes locked following a spike in thefts and break and enters this month.

Since the start of September the detachment has responded to four thefts from vehicles and three break and enters into homes. Investigations deter-mined al l the cr imes were enabled by unlocked vehicles, keys left within the vehicles and unlocked residences.

Arrests were made and several files are still under investigation; however, none of the incidents required any level of expertise

of knowledge of overcoming security systems.

“The best means of deterring these incidents is to consistently lock your vehicles and homes,” said RCMP Cpl. Peter Dionne. “Thieves are opportunists and if it is difficult to gain entry or take a vehicle they will seek easier targets.”

He added Masset detach-ment members are available to provide recommendations to increase security for homes and vehicles.

“If you are going to be away from your home, advise your neighbours and friends to moni-tor your property and report sus-picious activity, especially after dark,” Cpl. Dionne said.

All-Islands Art Show seeks coordinator

Preparations are underway for the 2016 All Islands Art Show, scheduled to open Friday Feb. 19 and run un t i l Sa tu rday, March 19 . The organiz-ers are aiming to exhibit once again at the Haida Gwaii M u s e u m , p e n d -ing confirmation. This year the Haida Gwaii Arts Council is seeking to hire a coordinator to over-see the project.

“Every year the show seems to get bigger and better,” says Nancy Hett, the visual arts chair on the arts council.

“This is an excel-lent opportunity for local artists to par-ticipate in an adju-

dicated show, and to attend a workshop given by a profes-sional art is t . The coordinator ’s job and the visual arts chair are exciting and challenging jobs for someone who is creative and has new ideas.”

T h e c o o r d i n a -tor will have many r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s i n c l u d i n g h i r i n g and working with an adjudicator, com-municating with art-ists and procuring the necessary infor-mation about their work; and orches-trating the fund-raising, promotion and entry- form pro-cessing; handling of artwork, including pre-show storage

of work; installa-t ion, and concur-rent workshops. The coordinator will also arrange and intro-duce the adjudica-tor’s public slide-show and talk, and work with a dedi-cated team of vol-unteers.

T h e c o o r d i n a -tor will receive a $3,000 honorarium for his or her work on the All Islands Art Show.

More information on the show and a full pdf of the coor-dinator’s responsi-bilities is available at the HGAC web-site: ww.hgartscoun-cil.ca.

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GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDAL

The Village of Queen Charlotte has invited the public to nominate people for the province’s new good citizenship medal for generous acts in the community.

The medal will recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities without expec-tation of renuneration or reward. An indepen-dent selection committee will consider the nom-inations. Nomination forms for the medal are available at the Honours and Awards Secretariat website. The completed forms, description of achievement, testimonial letters and any sup-porting materials must be submitted electroni-cally as one package by emailed to Honours and Awards Secretariat at [email protected] by Friday, Sept. 25. Nominations received after this date will be automatically forwarded for consideration in 2016.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE MURAL?

Haida Gwaii Community Futures sponsored a mural in Masset, which is the basis of murals to be painted in six other island communities, and is now looking to Queen Charlotte for a mural there.

Community Futures requested support from Queen Charlotte council to assist Haida Gwaii artist Tom Arnett, who painted the first mural. Each mural, in each community would be repre-sented by a different bird. The organization told council there would be matching funds from the Northern Development Initiative Trust Facade Project to paint the mural. The location and design of the mural will be decided at a later date.

QC POLICE REPORT

On Sept. 12 at 4 a.m. police responded to a report of an altercation on 3rd Ave in Skidegate. Two intoxicated males had gotten into a consen-sual fight as a result of one male playing a prank on the other ... which apparently didn’t appear as funny to the receiving individual. Minor cuts and bruising resulted and both were apologetic for having had police attend.

On Sept. 11 at 11 p.m. police responded to a

report of two intoxicated individuals walking down Oceanview Drive. Police spoke to the males who had consumed liquor but were only “goofing around.” Both males were able to care for themselves and were let on their way.

On Sept. 11 police responded to a possible

break and enter to a residence in Skidegate, where a salmon, a bowl and a few other smaller items had been taken. Police are furthering their investigation into this report.

On Sept. 10 police received a report of an

erratic driver in Sandspit where a red pickup truck with a fuel tank in the back almost ran the complainant off the road near Alliford Bay in Sandspit. Police are urging motorists to slow down and respect other drivers.

On Sept. 12 at 11 p.m. police responded to a

loud party complaint on 4th Ave. The party-go-ers were celebrating their year-end ball season and agreed to turn the music down with no further issue.

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Stacey Marple photo New Tlell resident Marilyn Brzostowski learns the joys of mushroom foraging in her own back yard.

Harvest festival a top pick for funBy Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

As chanterelle mushroom season is in full swing with dedicated pickers seeking out their favourite patches, the foraging fun this year coincides with first ever Sandspit Wild Harvest Festival Sept. 19 and 20.

While the organizers are cele-brating the bounty of the islands, local mushroom pickers will have the chance to enhance their skills. The festival is open to everyone to come and learn about the harvesting of wild edibles that are abundant on Haida Gwaii. There will be a guided walk in the forest to look at differ-ent wild plants and berries, and a trip to Skidegate Lake to get some hands-on mushroom-picking expe-rience with local foraging experts. Organizers ask that children who want to participate be accompanied by an adult for this portion of the festival.

Space is limited and registration

starts at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Sept. 19) at the Sandspit Airport. The Visitor Information Centre will have tables and activities set up with many local experts ready to share their knowledge. Ruth Wheaten will be showing the skill behind hunting and handling of deers while Stu Crawford will be talking about lichens. Dolly Garza will also be on hand to teach seaweed identification while Cathy Baran will help partic-ipants flavour their local harvests with her homemade sea salts.

Information on mushroom and wild berry identification, along with wild tea sampling are just a few of the exciting things during the festival.

A four-course dinner by local chef Edi Szasz featuring all things wild will be part of the Saturday fun at the Sandspit Inn—but seats are limited.

The tables will be set up for again Sunday,at the Visitor Information Centre, for people to still have a chance to learn about the wild for-

aging of Haida Gwaii. The Festival is about celebrating

the bounty of wild foods on Haida Gwaii and is conveniently in the middle of the annal mushroom season.

Sandspit is the perfect location for this festival as mushroom foragers usually are loyal to Moresby Island near Skidegate Lake, where there is a camp-like setting and an abundance of mushrooms.

With a dry summer it was unknown what the chanterelle crops may look like this fall. The recent rains and cooler weather has helped the fungi grow.

The international draw for the mush-room and number of pickers that are foraging, the price of shipping and the state of the mushrooms all effects the price that Chanterelles will be bought for.

The Sandspit Wild Harvest Festival will celebrate every aspect of har-vesting on Haida Gwaii and will be a teaching tool for anyone who wishes to learn how to be a local harvester.


OPINIONS

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G w a i i Tr u s t Society directors were struggling to reach consensus on a proposal to spend $200,000 on a community plan-ning pilot project.

The pilot proj-ect would see each of the six recog-nized commu-nities receive up to $25,000 each for an undefined “planning pro-cess”. A further $50,000 would then be spent on an islands-wide study to figure out what islanders want from the Gwaii Trust.

As reported last week in the Observer, anecdotally, the tourism season on Haida Gwaii for 2015 was an improvement over last year — in some cases dramat-ically.

Figures such as 100 per cent gains over last year were reported. Only when businesses sit down at their books will the true tale be told, but from all indications, the ver-dict on the 2015 tourism season should be a positive one.

From our standpoint, we can attest to a renewed inter-est in Haida Gwaii.

Our publication, the Haida Gwaii Visitor Guide is virtually sold out with requests pouring in from all over the province for more copies to replenish shelves from White Rock to Kamloops.

However, the bulk of the requests seem to be coming from information centres and tourism areas along Hwy 16.

All of us on the islands know the spectacular scenery

and activities that draw people to Magical Haida Gwaii — Canada’s Galapagos as recently featured in an article by Tony Blais of the Edmonton Sun.

And each of us know the fundamental importance tourism industry plays on the Haida Gwaii economy. But yet, with an increase in tourism come lifestyle issues.

While Haida Gwaii gets its share of tourists from across the globe, increasingly, in the light of a devalued Canadian dollar, Canadians, and more predominantly B.C. residents, especially those living in the Northwest, are deciding to vacation in Canada and look to places such as Haida Gwaii.

As featured last week in the Misty Isles Economic Development commentary in the Observer, MIEDS has been working with the CHN Tourism Committee, Gwaii Haanas, and BC Parks to organize an event tomorrow (Sept. 19) to discuss where we should go and how we should get there when it comes to tourism development.

We applaud this discussion and the formation of the CHN Tourism Committee, whose mandate is to estab-lish a Destination Management Organization on Haida Gwaii. Additionally, we applaud the group for recogniz-ing that while September may mean the traditional end of the tourist season, it may not have to be such.

As tourism groups up and down Northwest B.C. have identified, the shoulder seasons (spring and fall) can have a dramatic effect.

So, while places like Smithers are forced to wait for snow to begin their winter tourism season, Haida Gwaii’s tourism options are still viable.

The question for Haida Gwaii to answer is: Do we want a year-round tourist season? If so, how do we do it and how do we prepare for it?

That’s why we agree with the formation of the tourism committee and urge our readers to provide input.

We need to talk tourism — yeah or nay.

Tourism is up, but how much up do we want?

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The p rov in -cial government, according to the throne speech which launched the 38th parliament, “Will work tirelessly to establish a new rela-tionship with First Nations.” The speech was read by Lt. Gov. Iona Campagnola, who also said “Innovative strate-gies are required to reverse the trends that have left too many aboriginal people behind in education, health, and economic opportunity.” Left out of the 30-plus documentation was any reference to oil and gas exploration.

Sept 15, 2010

10Years Ago

Sept. 20, 2010 was the start date for the new and toughest drinking and driving laws in Canada, said Masset RCMP Sgt. Grant MacDonald. It used to take one year before you went to court, but with the new law, the conse-quences would be felt immediately. Drivers who failed a breath sample above a .08 per-cent blood/alcohol level would face a $500 fine, their vehicle impounded for 30 days and criminal charges could also be laid.

Sept 16, 2005

30Years Ago

Susan Juhas was the single student in S.D. 50 to have earned an accumu-lative total in three scholarship exams in excess of 1665, with all three scores exceeding 475. This placed her in the top three percent of the provincial Grade XII enrol-ment. She is the second George M. Dawson graduate in two years to have won a Provincial S c h o l a r s h i p . W. R . R o p e r , Superintendent sent Congratulations to Ms. Juhas and G.M. Dawson Secondary School.

Sept. 12, 1985


Steve ScheerQueen Charlotte

“Isn’t it already? I know people who come for the steel-

heads in the winter.”

Regulatory CaptureDear Editor,

‘Regulatory capture’ is a term used by economists to describe a phenomenon where government agencies, industry represen-tatives and industry consultants come to think alike.

These people tend to go to the same colleges, attend the same conferences, and work on the same problems, so they end up with a common mindset. Consequently you get a revolving door between people who work for government agencies, industry consultants and industry.

Regulatory capture is the hidden reason why residents feel so overwhelmed and excluded by large scale public processes. These processes are hosted and attended by people who are basically all in the same business.

A person might step up to the microphone and say something like, “I think local gov-ernments should receive a portion of royal-ties to upgrade infrastructure.” Invariably, industry or Ministry reps will respond by saying, “We agree. Local governments need to benefit from development, and we’ll do everything possible to make it happen.”

But these platitudes don’t mean much. The only way you can really influence outcomes is to dig down into the guts of the process. You have to scrutinize in detail contingency plans, studies, regulatory proposals, impact statements, reports, policy development and recommendations. This takes a lot of money because you need independent technical expertise to do that kind of complicated analysis.

The Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance

accounting of the infrastructure costs aris-ing out of industrial development is a pos-itive step toward derailing the drift toward regulatory capture.

Another important step would be the funding by industry and government of a [regional advisory council] to ensure that potential conflicts of interest are scrutinized and that industry-supplied information is reviewed by unbiased experts.

A [regional advisory council] would be an attempt to fill a glaring void left in deci-sion making and planning processes. In the absence of something like a [regional advi-sory council], the decision making process becomes pretty much a down escalator that leads to regulatory capture.

To be clear, it is foreign industry and foreign governments that are capturing our agencies and planning processes to enable them to own our industrial capacity and resources.

Resident concerns regarding the environ-ment, community water shed protection, and sustainable local industries are lost in the push by foreign owners to cut costs based on select evidence that supports their notion of success, but leaves out the social impacts to the people of the area, down-grades safety concerns and goes for cheap and risky solutions.

Peter ChristensenOona River

Dan PeeblesTow Hill

“Sure, if there could be a winter attraction

like skiing.”

Dan DixonQueen Charlotte

“No, I like it when it’s quiet.”

Rocky PelletierQueen Charlotte

“I don’t care.”

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Please send your letters to the editor to [email protected]. We will always give preference to letters submitted by islands residents.

Taking steps to strengthen the local economy

By errol winter executive director

When Gwaii Trust staff and directors started working to organize an economic development forum last fall, we had no idea that 125 islanders would show up to share

their enthusiasm, commitment and thoughts about how we can work together to revitalize our islands economy. Held at the Haida Heritage Centre, the day-long forum resulted in a list of ideas that has guided discussion at our board table for the past year and has

already resulted in a couple of new initiatives.

The Gwaii Trust’s sub-stantial resources and our all-island board put us in a unique position to work with other organizations and indi-viduals to make some of these ideas a reality. Our mission statement commits us to using

our trust fund to bring environmentally-sustainable social and economic benefits to Haida Gwaii. We’re looking to use our fi-nancial resources to promote economic development in ways that respect the land and sea, and that have wide support from island-ers. We decided to hold the forum because we wanted to share in-formation about the state of our economy, and hear what islanders have to say about how we can move forward.

Some of the basic facts are discouraging. People have been moving away from Haida Gwaii. There are far fewer students in our schools than there were 15 years ago. Ferry and mail service has been reduced. But what we heard at the forum is that there are local solutions. Sparked by a presentation by the Vuntut Develop-ment Corporation and Air North, whose partnership has resulted in reliable air service to a small Yukon community, some islanders proposed a locally-controlled airline or ferry service. Many spoke of the need for improved internet service. Others talked about the opportunities for value-added processing for fish and forest prod-ucts; the need for mentorship and training; and keeping people here by providing community services like a swimming pool.

Our project coordinator Jennifer Dysart also visited a couple of high school classrooms to hear young people’s ideas for the future of Haida Gwaii. The results were revealing. Students proposed a local energy company and stressed the need for inter-net and cell service throughout the islands. They would also like to see better public transportation, more recreation opportunities, and more small businesses.

Our board and our economic development committee continue to explore the ideas generated at the forum. We have already announced two initiatives: a community allocation that will provide $7 million over the next four years directly to local governments; and a $2.2 million contribution to a larger project that will lead to substantial improvements in internet service. Lat-er this month, we’ll be holding a strategic planning session guided by UBC’s Sauder School of Business that will allow us to further examine how some of these ideas might be implemented to better serve our communities.

We know that we can’t do this alone, so we’ll continue looking for ways to collaborate with other organizations, but we are excited about our renewed focus on what might be possible. It’s all about creating better opportunities for everyone who lives here.

The Gwaii Trust update is a collaborative promotional venture by the Gwaii Trust Society and the Haida Gwaii Observer.

“It is foreign industry ... that are capturing our agencies and

planning processes ... ”- Peter Christensen


Fourteen year old Olivia Favreau of Miller Creek has been awarded the last portion of the 2015 Elizabeth Inkster Award. “She was the perfect choice for this,” Award organizer, Keith Alexander said.

Ms. Favreau is in grade ten at Queen Charlotte Secondary and has a gift for theatre and writing. While her peers were enjoying their summer, Ms. Favreau was a part of the Bard on the Beach Young Shakespeareans work-shop in Richmond. “I learned a lot about stage movement and the idea of acting with the text, instead of using movements in between,” Ms. Favreau said in her application for the award.

Her love of acting and theatre has been shown with assisting in devel-opment of an after school drama club during the last school year. Queen Charlotte Secondary no longer offer a regular drama or film classes but a determined music teacher helped the students stay connected to the art of theatre and has since had to leave Haida Gwaii.

The drama club is in a hiatus until a suitable chaperone can be supplied to the student, which Ms. Favreau would love to see happen again. “It was so much fun, It would be great to do it again,” Ms. Favreau explained . Six students in the after school club traveled off island to take part in a 3 day drama workshop.

With the drama club on hiatus, Ms Favreau still has found ways to con-tinue her theater and dialog training. This is part of the reason she has won

the award , that useally goes to a much older recipent.

Ms. Favreau will be using the $500.00 that she has been awarded to cover transportation costs for her next drama camp or she may save the funds for college.

The Elizabeth Inkster Memorial

Award has been created to encourage and support those on Haida Gwaii who wish to develop their skills in the music and textile ares and now expanded to include theatre arts , The fund was started in 2013 through the sale of Elizabeth’s C.D. and donations from family and friends. The Award is

can be awarded as a whole $1000 or in two separate $500 awards like they have done this year with Lucy Bell from Masset and now Ms. Favreau.

The Elizabeth Inkster Award will carry on in 2016 and continues to be managed by the family of Elizabeth Inkster.


Stacey Marple photo Elizabeth Inkster Award organizer Keith Alexander hands Olivia Favreau her $500 prize.

Bright future for newest Elizabeth Inkster award winner

Stacey Marple Photo

Chuck Dorrington and Geoff Alton showed off their skills at this past weekend George Brown Tournament at the Willows Golf Course in Sandspit.

Submitted by the Sandspit Rod & Gun Club

Do you hear that buzz?No, not the late summer insect hatch, but the start

of the Sandspit Rod & Gun Club’s 62nd Annual Coho Derby. Yes, bragging rights, trophies and prizes for the biggest Coho caught over the next four weekends are up for grabs. The chance to think and talk about it is over, and it is time to make the Buzz Bomb perform. The Buzz Bomb catches them whether you cast, troll or jig. Why? Good question!

Yes, the Coho Derby action starts this Saturday, Sept. 19 and runs until Sunday, Oct. 11 and includes the four weekends (Sat. & Sun.). This annual event is geared up to provide anglers all the usual items of the Derby. Islanders, non-residents, all genders and ages are invited to come out and try their luck. There are categories for all anglers and each weekend is a mini-derby, of course, the ‘Braggin’ Rights’ go to the big Coho of the Derby.

A Derby ticket ($25) is required if you are going to fish for a Top-10 spot and must be purchased before you fish. Tickets are available at Super Valu, Bridgeview Marine, Meegan’s and the Copper Bay Shack. The Derby area includes Skidegate Inlet from Jakes Landing East to Lawn Point, South to Grey Point to the middle of Hecate Strait. At Copper Bay, the Derby boundary is mouth of MacIntyre Creek (200m up from the Shack).

The junior’s category is a competition for kids 15 and younger and does not require a Derby ticket. We hope this category encourages kids and parents to participate.

Ray K. is once again the chief-weigh master at Copper Bay (The Shack). He will weigh your Coho in Sat. and Sun. till 8 p.m. when the scales and The Shack close. He promises to offer his sourdough pancakes and egg breakfast on Sunday mornings starting at 8 a.m.. Then through the day hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. will be available.

Copper Bay is the fishing and social centre for the

weekends Sept. 19th to Oct. 11th. Do come to see how the anglers and the top ten are doing and enjoy some of the good stuff from The Shack. Volunteers around The Shack are always welcome and needed (see Ray or Elaine). Volunteers are those folks that make these Islands and this event so successful and enjoyable.

Tidal Fishing Regulations apply and only Coho caught within the boundaries are Derby eligible. For those who think and talk about the ‘Braggin’ Rights’ that go with the big Coho now is the time to get the Buzz on and perform.

Good Luck and have a safe and enjoyable Derby.


Observer archive Bill Reiger displays a proud catch at the 2013 Sandspit Rod and Gun Club Coho Derby.

Bragging rights up for grabs at annual Coho Derby

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

B.C. cabinet ministers and 500 aborig-inal leaders emerged from two days of meetings in Vancouver last week with a pledge to work on divisive resource development issues and hold a prov-ince-wide forum on aboriginal children in government care.

Premier Christy Clark also announced the establishment of a $2 million fund for scholarships for aboriginal students pursuing post-graduate degrees, and a new set of awards for aboriginal youth athletic achievement.

Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg was appointed parliamentary secretary in charge of developing the sports awards.

A framework document agreed to at the meeting commits the province and First Nations Leadership Council mem-bers to keep working on a reconciliation agreement that would settle historic land claims across the province. Clark said the agreement would have to include provisions for the unique aspects of more than 200 First Nations.

Grand Chief Ed John of the First Nations Summit said the first two years of these province-wide meetings have

gotten off to a rocky start, but expressed the hope that “by year 10 we’ll have paved the road.”

In his closing speech, John reflected on his own time at a residential school, and described a new generation of young people that is emerging from the social upheaval of that policy.

“I couldn’t even see my sister on the other side of the building, even though she was in the same residential school as I was,” John said. “That disconnect became the norm for us.”

Chief Shane Gottfriedson, regional representative of the Assembly of First Nations, echoed John’s call for a reso-lution to land issues that started in 1859 when colonial Governor James Douglas proclaimed that all lands and resources

in B.C. belong to Crown.Chief Robert Chamberlin, vice presi-

dent of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, said last year’s landmark land title deci-sion in favour of the Tsilhqot’in Nation

means action is required to address territorial claims.

It is the Canadian law that First Nations want to see implemented,” he said.

Black Press photo Grand Chief Ed John addresses delegates as Premier Christy Clark looks on.

Province, chiefs pledge to work on reconciliation“By year 10 we’ll have

paved the road.”

- Ed John


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Creator of islanders cartoon retires stripAfter 20 years and more than 1,000 editorial car-

toons reflecting the ironies, tragedies and achieve-ments of Haida Gwaii, Observer illustrator Berry Wijdeven is retiring his comic series, islanders.

This week’s cartoon will be the last scheduled submission, however it may not be the last readers will see of long-running strip.

“It has been an honour to appear weekly onto the island scene but it is time for a change,” Mr. Wijdeven says. “I’m not sure what that will look like, but I very much doubt that the islanders are retiring for good. There will always be issues....”

Observer publisher Quinn Bender said he’s sad to see the end of the series, but welcomes any future submissions on a casual basis.

“It’s incredibly rare for a newspaper this size to feature an editorial cartoon created by one of its own readers. It will be impossible to replace Berry. I think I speak for all the current and past staff here when I say his voice will be greatly missed in the editorial pages.”

One of Mr. Wijdeven’s first jobs upon arriv-ing on-islands was creating ads and layout at the Observer. Reading the weekly issues, it didn’t take him long to discover that islanders were quite pas-sionate about local issues, and, more often than not, used the Observer’s Letters to the Editor section to make their point.

“I wanted to participate in those discussions,” he says, “but I didn’t necessarily want to add inflam-matory material to the raging debates. Having done a bit of dabbling before, I decided providing cartoons would allow me to have a say, while also poking some gentle fun. A spoonful of sugar and all that. And so islanders was born.”

Mr. Wijdeven took over the editorial space from illustrator Manzanita Snow. Then owner and pub-lisher of the Observer, Jeff King, says at that time

he didn’t hesitate to bring Mr. Wijdeven on board when he espressed interest in the vacancy.

“We picked him up right away. His cartoons were always so on-the-mark, so incisive, so easy to under-stand instantaneously, which is so important in a car-toon. He was always just so in touch with islanders and what they were thinking. It was uncanny.

“There’s only one Berry—of course there are eaqually great cartoonists in the world, but they don’t live here.”

Over the two decades since his first cartoon, Mr. Wijdeven says simply, “It was quite a ride.

“Haida Gwaii has gone through many, many changes ranging from name changes and title cases to land-use plans and a new gen-eration of cer-emonial poles. And islanders had the priv-ilege to have a comic s ay on them all.” M e a n w h i l e , t h e s u c c e s s o f i s l a n d e r s

spawned what he charitably be described as a career with the publication of two books and cartoons which have appeared in Maclean’s, the Vancouver Sun, rabble.ca, Wavelength Paddling and a variety of papers and magazines all over British Columbia.

“I even got to go the Canadian Association of Editorial Cartoonists conference in Montreal, where I met my hero Terry Mosher who has been publishing his Aislin cartoon in the Montreal Gazette for over 40 years. And all of this on the back from what really are some rather silly stick people with raindrop heads.”

In the past two issues of the Observer, islanders has featured two of those raindrop-headed charac-ters witnessing the collapse of their trademark park bench, on which they’ve debated islands issues over the years.

Faced with the splintered planks they ruminated first on how to resurrect it (“maybe we can apply to Gwaii Trust”), and now this week on whether they should simply let it lie (“a change might do us good”) before saying farewell.

Goodbye to you, Berry. Thanks for the insights and the laughs.

“It’s been quite a ride.”

- Berry Wijdeven

September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in

recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, and as an affirmation of our com-mitment to ensure that everyone around us matters. The events were designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to wit-ness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Chief Justice Murray Sinclair challenged all of the participants to keep the reconcilia-tion process alive.The events were designed to commemorate the res-idential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey

of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Chief Justice Murray Sinclair challenged all of the participants to keep the reconciliation process alive.

Haida people generally attended four main residential schools. The schools attended were located in:• Alberni, B.C.opened 1920 closed 1973• Alert Bay B.C. opened 1929 closed 1975• Coqualeetza (Chilliwack/Sardis) B.C. opened 1861 closed 1937 later became a hospital there were

three religious groups who operated here Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic• Edmonton, Alberta opened 1919 closed 1960

While Residential School can seem a very long time ago, the impact it made on individuals and commu-nities can echo for decades. This year SD50 will acknowledge Orange Shirt by providing orange t-shirts for all staff & students to wear on Wednesday, September 30. Schools will be discussing this topic in a variety of ways before and during the day. If you have any questions, please contact us at 250 559 8471. J Yovanovich, Principal of Aboriginal Education

— A Wilson, Superintendent of Schools

ORANGE SHIRT DAYWednesday, September 30

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As much of the province experienced the highest drought ratings and water restrictions this summer, Farmers’ Appreciation Week was hailed as an important time to reflect on the contributions of farmers in B.C. For the 98 per cent of B.C. farms that are family-run, agriculture is not only a business, but a way of life.

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A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

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“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

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Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

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People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

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Parks Canada photo University of Victoria researchers may have discovered one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii.

In Brief

A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

14,000-year-old fishing weir discovered

on Haida GwaiiUniversity of Victoria research-

ers may have found one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii, after their autonomous underwater vehi-cle (AUV) photographed what appears to be a fishing weir deep underwater in Gwaii Haanas.

“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

“It is a very emotional

experience.”

- Dr. Quentin Mackie

Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

Port switch to biomass

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VILLAGE OF MASSET2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Masset that nominations for the offices of:

MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED

for a four (4) year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from Sept 2, 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local govern-ment if they meet the following criteria:• Canadian citizen;• 18 years of age or older;• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination

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RESIDENT ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registra-

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by law.• NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immediately

before the day of registration; and• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and• not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified

by law; and• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may,

with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.•

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-626-3995

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Masset appoints electoral officersIn preparation for the upcoming munici-pal elections, Masset council appointed election officers when it met Monday night (July 28).

Village of Masset Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Jarvis and Chief Financial Officer Jo-Ann Brown acted as elections officers three years ago, and will do the same this year.

Following recent changes in legisla-tion, mayors and councillors in British Columbia will now be elected for four year terms starting this fall, rather than three as in the past. The 2014 BC municipal elections are slated for November 15 (Saturday).

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Margo Hearne photo It’s unknown where the migrant song sparrows come from or where they go to at summer’s end.

It’s quiet in the woods. Most of the songbirds have left and those that are still here — chickadees,

kinglets, juncos — are not singing. Our Song Sparrow family has van-ished. Where once there was a spar-row singing almost every 100 metres along the tracks, now there’s maybe one or two. We know we have res-ident Song Sparrows, we just don’t know how many migrants come in for the summer, where they come from and where are they are going. They are one of the commonest little brown birds here. A lot of bird study funding goes to big birds like gos-hawks or grouse and the little ones go unnoticed yet they are a critical part of nature’s balancing system. No sparrows, tons of bugs.

When all is said and done, no one knows anything about the forest birds of Haida Gwaii in any deep way, the funding net is inclined to skip along the surface and catch the big guys and ignore the small. The Fox Sparrows of Haida Gwaii might

even be a separate species. They nest here, winter over and now it seems that those who do these things may separate the Fox into Red, Sooty or something else. Which one is the island Fox? Could it even be a sep-arate species? Martin took a photo-graph of a really pale Fox Sparrow a few years back and when we sent it to the person who wrote the book on them for help as to its subspecies, he hadn’t a clue. The wild world is a wonderful mystery and, as we rampage along, it’s frightening how little we know.

The family Barn Swallows have taken their last flight out of the nest and soar along with other successful fledglings. They line up on hydro wires chattering noisily and prac-ticing flying. Late summer starters, they are one of the last to leave as they dip and soar over the dunes and above the trees and muscle up for the long flight south. The fledgling wings grow almost by the hour, and, except for a few stragglers, they’ll be gone in the next week or so.

The Sharp-shinned Hawk is back. So is the Peregrine. One landed in a low spruce along the dunes and the busy swallows came in for an attack. One by one they darted and dove at it, never getting quite close enough

for the falcon to grab one, but close enough to keep it from settling. The little buzzing birds made the falcon flinch and eventually it flew away, a win by a group of small against a single big. It works, sometimes.

Great Blue Herons stalk the wet-lands. A family of four were feeding in the same vicinity. Unlike Sandhill Cranes, herons usually feed alone as they poke along in the shallow water and snap up sculpins and fingerlings. They are omnivorous and will eat frogs, nestlings, small mammals and even food scraps. Herons have strong, sharp bills, so if you’re ever unfortunate enough to get within striking distance of one, for instance, if it’s injured and needs help, it can break a bone.

Sandhi l l Crane numbers are decreasing, a flock of nine fed in the meadow beside the highway this week and the young birds are flying readily. They’ll be off soon, making way for the migrant geese and ducks that are on their way. A flock of small Canada Geese arrived into the Sanctuary this week, they seem early as they fed calmly beside one of the creeks.

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Wikipedia photo The Stellar Jay also known as the long-crested jay, mountain jay, and pine jay. In the Pacific Northwest it is sometimes referred to as the blue jay, but it is a distinctly different species from its eastern jay counterpart.

A gull sits on a post overlook-ing the water in the fog. It has been there for over an hour as

it waits for a bite of food to drift by. This takes patience. While humanity seems to be wired

for new experiences and worries about the future, all wild things live very much in the present. Even the Steller’s Jay at the feeder. It seems to be thinking ahead as it takes every bite of food from the feeder, hides it and comes back for more.

Studies have shown, however, that they are not so much thinking ahead as instinctively living in the moment. This moment has food. The next moment the food is hidden and the next moment it’s back at the feeder. And so on.

The jay never seems to find the hidden hoard, so what is it doing?

Perhaps it doesn’t matter. If there’s enough wild food around

and the winter is not too cold the jay won’t need it. Maybe the food will be found by something, and during particularly harsh winters, it could be a lifesaver. It’s all part of living the nomadic life.

At one time, we were all nomadic until we discovered that if we planted a garden, food would grow and we wouldn’t have to expend all that energy and effort moving around. We could plan ahead, build

a home, feed the next generation and ensure that the family line continues.

Is it the same with birds? Is it about family survival or species survival?

Both. Because, as mentioned in a previous column, a gull can get mighty cranky if other gulls or humans get too close to its nest, yet if the population of any species gets too low, that species disappears. Too low a population can lead to unhealthy inbreeding and the end of the line.

So, individual pairs want to pro-tect their healthy young; after that they all hang out together. There is safety in numbers.

Whi le I wr i te , the gu l l has remained on its perch watching the world go by. It’s a tidy little Mew Gull, one of the smaller ones. They may be still but are never idle.

The city of Vancouver has started to map trees. A recent report looked at how trees affect air quality, storm water retention and other issues.

Calculations show that “the forest had a total benefit of $2.14 million including sequestering 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide valued at nearly $500,000, 34 tonnes of particulate matter valued at $1.35 million and 125 tonnes of greenhouse gases valued at $300,000. The trees also

intercept about 118 million litres of storm water annually.” (Blackwell & Assoc. 2014).

Standing trees have intrinsic value, now their economic value has been proven.

Of course, the study related to trees alone, it didn’t calculate the value of all the bugs and birds that live in and off the trees and that help to keep the world clean. It’s the first report I know of that puts an eco-nomic value on live trees. Perhaps we should leave them standing.

Sandhill Cranes will be gone soon. Interestingly, some look multi-co-loured as their brown summer feathers give way to grey. They are presumably moulting. It is not something we have noticed quite so dramatically before and we don’t know what age the moulting birds are. We do know that the chick that grew up in Delkatla this year has a mix of grey-brown feathers and their parents are all brown.

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By Evelyn von AlmassyHaida Gwaii Observer

Haida Gwaii played a role in an ambitious training exercise for the Canadian Rangers this year.

In a journey called the Exercise Western Spirit II, which began in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Jan. 19, a resolute team transported a small GPS tracking device to Victoria, B.C., from one community of Rangers to another, carried on snowmobiles, quads, canoes, motor boats, and hiking.

“It is so we learn together as a unit, and to follow the command procedure,” Peter Grundmann, of the 4th Canadian Ranger Group and leader of the Sandspit patrol said. “It keeps everyone in practice [with task proce-dures].” This involves how to plan and carry out an exercise, to receive a tasking and to manage that tasking.

“Any idiot can be uncomfort-able in the woods,” Grundmann says. “It takes a bit of skill to be comfortable in the woods.”

The “baton” flew with Sgt. Paul Branson from Prince Rupert, with Inland Air to Masset, and then traveled down to East Beach on a quad, with the Masset rangers. From there the baton was passed to the Charlotte rangers on a Coast Guard rescue boat. The rangers and the baton then traveled to Shingle Bay in Sandspit. From Sandspit, Sgt. Branson, Mr. Grundmann and Peter Reemeyer sailed on the vessel Airside, to Port Hardy on August 26th, which took about

48 hours.Airside is the 30-foot, 2,000-

pound trimaran, the multi-hull boat that Mr. Grundmann built himself and launched one month after 9/11, 2001. Its middle hull is five foot wide and five feet deep. They arrived in Port Hardy on Aug. 28, sooner than they had planned, as they had factored in extra time due to possible delays of weather.

Mr. Grundmann has been a pilot since 1970, and has lived

in Sandspit since 1990. He has experience flying small planes in the North West Territories, in Northern Ontario, as well as seaplanes on the west coast of B.C.

“We are trained to do map and compass work, search and rescue, and are trained in wilderness survival, as well as having first aid training. We’ll be there to guide the military in case of a tsunami, and other nat-ural disasters.” Mr. Grundmann

said.The Canadian Rangers began

as the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers in 1942, when they numbered 15,000 volunteers in 138 companies, defending the coastline of B.C. and the Yukon. They were disbanded in September of 1946, at which time the Canadian Rangers were established on May 23, 1947. There are now 40 Canadian Ranger patrol groups, with about 10 people in each group.

“One of the only times I’ve been called out was when the migrant ship landed here in the summer of 1999,” Mr. Grundmann says. “This was at Gilbert Bay, on the west coast of Kunghit Island. The migrants had been told that there was a road on the island. The ship was eventually towed to Port Hardy by a Coast Guard Vessel. The migrants were interviewed and most were returned to China.”

Maryanne Wettlaufer photo Rangers Maryanne Wettlaufer, left, Lynda Osborne, Kaz Falconbridge Port Clements join Jen Jarvis as she displays the plaque and locater beacon on East Beach.

Epic Rangers journey passes through Haida Gwaii

If you think the Syrian crisis is beyond the reach of Haida Gwaiians to help, read on.

The serious plight of Syrian citizens has been going on for the past four years. A couple of weeks ago, in a photograph that caught the attention of everyone around the world, a small three year old child, named Aylan Kurdi lay dead on the sand on a Turkish Beach near Bodrum. Ms. Demir, a pho-tographer who took the photograph for Turkey’s Dogan News Agency said “The only thing I could do was to make his scream heard.” She has been working on immigration stories for a few years, and now the world definitely has paid attention to the Syrian refugees.

Turkey has already taken in 1.7 million Syrian refugees, and Jordan and Lebanon have taken in the majority of the 4 million Syrian refugees, as well as those from Iraq. The President of Turkey, Recep

Tayyip Erdogan (who has his own poor record of democracy, in my opinion) said: “It is not only immigrants who are drowning in the Mediterranean, it is also our humanity.” So now the U.K., Germany and Austria has stepped up its refugee response. President Obama has approved 10,000 (not many, for such a large and rich nation, again my opinion), Prime Minister Harper said his government will do more now, quickly. It seems that Haida Gwaii is also beginning to move on this issue, with a small first step.

On Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m., in the Seniors’ Room (right next to the library in the Village of Queen Charlotte), there will be a meeting of people of like mind, who believe that we should help these Syrian refugees. If you wish some more information, please email Margaret Davies at [email protected], and come out and see what we can do.

Remember this name: Margie Gillis. She will be at the Kay Centre, at the Performance Hall on Saturday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. I first saw Ms. Gillis at Hollyhock three years ago; then, the following year I did a dance workshop with her, and now, she is coming to Haida Gwaii. She is an

Honorary Cultural Ambassador for both the Quebec and Canadian governments. She is a diplomat, and the first modern dance artist to be awarded the Order of Canada, in 1988. She also made me look good in her workshop, and that is no small feet, sorry, feat. Come out and see her, but as well, sign up for her workshop. The workshop will have a limit of people that can participate; more details to come in next week’s column. Do not miss this performance or workshop.

Don’t forget “A Musing of Manga” hap -pens tomorrow at 2 p.m., with Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas at the Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llnagaay.

There are only two more weeks of September left in this year. Get outside and catch those last rays of sun.

Just heard that Vicki (nee Sexsmith) Bragan passed away on September 11 from cancer, in Nova Scotia. She and her husband Jim Bragan lived on Haida Gwaii for many years. She was a true Haida Gwaiian, always returning here between their travels.

Please send your news to [email protected] by Thursday at 2 p.m.

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Resist the petro-industry with homemade cleaners

For some reason the coming of fall makes me want to squirrel away the harvest of food stuffs, and get my

nest ready to burrow into for when the cold rains come and the winds blow con-stantly from the southeast. This is nor-mal, even desirable behaviour, and I truly am enjoying the last of the warm rays of the sun. We are now into the next season and although I am grieving the loss of this past summer, I am content to follow the path into fall. Still so much to do, as we glean the remainder of the harvest from our gardens, forests and shorelines.

As we move into the warmth of our homes, I’ve started to become a convert of using natural products instead of harsh chemicals to clean our living space. Af-ter a hiatus of several summer months I am returning back insides to the constant chore of keeping ones surroundings hab-itable which involves cleaning! It never ends, but there is a certain joy in living

in a clean and well organized place. For me and for you that threshold of what we are comfortable living with or without is a highly personal topic, so I can only speak to what pleases me, I am discovering that less is more! Less stuff to move when cleaning, less stuff to clean, period! Once you get that out of the way, then there are some remarkable cleaning products that are being made here locally, that I now use exclusively, never to buy harsh and unhealthy chemicals again! My friend Stevie-Lynn shared with me her recipe for an all purpose cleaner that you can use on everything except glass, which she sells in a beautiful glass bottle with a spray attach-ment and homemade label stating the in-gredients. So lovely and efficient I had to go back and buy another one... one for the kitchen and one for the bathroom. Around the house with a few cleaning rags, crank the tunes and when you’re done every-thing smells like lavender.

This has led me to research what other things we can make using things like bo-rax, essential oils, vinegar, baking soda, washing soda, and several other gentle ingredients that when combined make the often times boring or dreaded cleaning actually very pleasant. There are many

books from the library, and if you Google the topic you will find many more ideas.

I am slightly embarrassed to say that I’ve finally figured out how to get the laundry done without buying laundry de-tergent which supports the petrochemical industry, saves lots of money and gets my clothes cleaner than ever before...sounds like an ad on the internet hey? Better late than never!

Here are a few recipes for you to try, or you could just come out to the Tlell Farm-ers market on Sundays and pick yourself up a bottle or two to get you started.

All Purpose Cleaner1tsp. liquid castile soap1tsp. borax2T. White vinegar2c. hot water¼ tsp. lavender essential oil¼ tsp. eucalyptus e.o.3 drops tea tree e.o.Mix all ingredients together in a spray

bottle. Use on any surface except glass.

All Purpose Laundry Soap2 T. Washing soda ( you don’t want to

use this on things like silk or fine linen, as it will strip all of the natural oils out

of the material and ruin them, use baking soda instead)

2 T. Borax2T. Grated Sunlight soap (the recipe

calls for Castile soap, but used what I had and it works great!)

Set your washing machine to use hot water for a few minutes just to dissolve the ingredients, then switch to warm, I haven’t tried the cold setting yet, so can’t vouch for how this would work for you. This removes odors as well as stains. If you want to add a scent to your laundry, then put a few drops of your favorite es-sential oil on a rag and pop it into the dry-er (if you use one). If you add it to the rinse water it just washes away. Makes me wonder about those powerful scents in laundry detergent that don’t wash away! It’s actually a real eye opener when you start to figure out how we’ve been led down the path with herd mentality, how we do things without really even think-ing about how or why! Start with this one small but huge change in your life, and see where it leads to!

If you have any queries or comments, please send a note to [email protected] subject line ‘Cooking on the Rising Tide.’

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Find a job you love.

I have to start the column with a couple of apol-ogies and corrections. The first apology is to Sherri’s Gas Bar and Café which I had improp-

erly named a couple of weeks ago but properly deemed an excellent place to eat (no apology for that). I also apologize to Dawson’s horse, which I had given to Brock and who is not called Buck but I still don’t know for sure what his real name is. I’m waiting to hear it from the horse’s mouth.

Former resident Tlellian, Matt is back in the neighborhood and is looking for his black and white male cat. Mittens went missing almost a year ago when they lived on Richardson Road and after an extensive search had been conducted, he was given up for lost. However, Matt has heard of some recent sightings and has taken up the search again. If you know where Mittens is, do let Matt know. He would like to make The Cat Came Back his very favorite song at the next open mike.

More properties have come up for sale in Tlell and a couple of them are between Mark and Peter’s and Jack’s places which are also for sale. Karen Ronnenkamp is the person to contact for these two

very low-priced acreages with buildings. Check them out in the Haida Gwaii Trader. It was not so long ago that there were many potential Tlellians who wanted to buy and now there are more sellers than buyers. Partly I suppose, due to the uncertain vagaries or the vague uncertainties of life (one of my favorite Corb Lund lines).

It’s Richardson beef time and they will be selling hamburger, jerky, and sausages at Ranch Feeds but supply is limited on these very popular local food items. All of my meals for the past couple of weeks have been local and it is not only deliciously satis-fying taste-wise, it just feels good to have grown, gathered or bartered my own food. I’m excited to be adding local beef to my protein menu again along with the lamb and fish.

After all their help in the garden, Tlell Bay Farm is without woofers for a while as Fabi, Kim and Danielle have gone on to other adventures. Kim is a landscape architect back in Germany and made some sweeping changes to my yard. Fabi enjoyed visiting Dr. Dane as she noted that the clinic was much like the one she works at in Germany. Danielle has left behind some amazing pieces of art that were inspired by the magic of Haida Gwaii. I will host a couple more woofers this fall to help put the farm to bed for the winter.

The long nights and colder days are warning us that winter is coming along with storms and black ice (which has already appeared east of Burns Lake). Winter activities are already being planned.

Laura is leaving Riverworks farm life to co-ordinate after-school recreational activities and the Arts Council is planning our entertainment for those long winter nights.

There are still fall things to do and four more Tlell Farmers Markets before it closes for the season. Happy Equinox on Monday.

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Friday the 11th was a food day in the Sr. Room. The school held

a ‘Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast’ for students and interested parties. Thanks to the PAC and teaching staff for cooking for us. All the students had shiny eyes and a pleasant grin when I got there. The preschoolers enjoyed the outing most of all, as they got to be part of it. We are not allowed to use our Preschool room for Mom’s and Tots until the School ‘Strong Start’ begins, a week and a half later than the older classes. In fact we got kicked out!

A lot of whiny tears from the littlest non-students met that announcement. This is one of the follies of a ‘shared’ room, no one is in charge when you want some information, but everyone is in charge to say no you may not use it. I do not under-stand the politics... they are children and have a need to

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Luncheon was held the same day and enjoyed by a pleasant group of seniors. Fish Tales were served with plenty of ‘sauce’. These lunches are always fun… it’s great to be a senior. Note that the Seniors’ Monday is not on for the 21st because of the school profes-sional day being held in our room. But the next Monday and there-after 2-4 is a social time.

There will be no school on Monday, the 21st, rather than on the 28th as I said last week…sorry for any confusion.

A Terry Fox Run has been slated for the 25th of Sept. at 9:30 a.m. Watch for posters around town for more information. That was one brave young man who made his mark for cancer support. It’s a marvel that his legacy has gone on.

The Pioneer Clubs ‘Delta’ program for Grades 1-4 start

date has been postponed to Sept. 30th. It will be from after school to 4:30pm at Cedarview Church. I will transport your young-ster home from Delta if you wish, provided you put that on the registration form. Trailblazers “Girl Stuff” Pioneer Club began on the 16th for Grades 5,6,&7. The Pioneer Club curriculum is Faith Focussed Fun and has been around since my chil-dren were small.

It’s a very good club. For more information or if you missed the registration that was on Sept. 9th, phone 557-4488 or 557-4577… or you can tell me and I will find a registration form for you.

Tai Chi Classes are on-go-ing at the Tlell Fire-hall, Tuesdays from 7-9pm and Thursdays from 10:30am to noon. [email protected] for more info.

Remember to check out the Rod and Gun Club’s Rifle-shoot on Sunday the 20th from 2-4pm. “22 and Center-fire” are the focus this time, and it is just for fun. They have rifles you can use if you don’t have one of your own to bring.

The Village website has the property listings for the Tax

Sale… www.portclements.ca for your perusal. Property Tax sale is on Monday 28th at 10am sharp in the Council Chambers. Someone will scoop up these properties, why not you? You must have a Certified Cheque, Money Order, or cash in hand to pay for your bid (because the Credit Unions are closed and so is the Post Office on Mondays).

Mondays are awkward for cash!

A Grade 4-7 ‘Storymakers Club’ is looking for interested members.

School District No. 50 has a website that can be found at [email protected] if you want additional information. There is a lengthy notice on the bulletin board in the school foyer.

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Happy fall season to all. Fall is always the beginning of all arts and literary events for the Haida Gwaii Arts Council. We have an exciting and fabulous lineup this year. Performing arts events will kick off the season with a mother-son musical duo. Joëlle Rabu is known to many of us as the lovely and capable manager of Haida House at Tllaal. Off island, Joëlle is a renounced Canadian Singer Songwriter. Her legendary theatrical show always demonstrates her vocal prowess and her ability to delve into several musical styles. Her inter-pretation of classic European cabaret-style tunes, jazz melodies, and Edith Piaf’s music has left her audiences spellbound wherever she has toured. Joëlle has won several theatre and touring awards; performed through-out 5 continents, has numerous theatrical productions to her credit as well as concert performances for Royalty and with Symphony Orchestras across Canada and in the USA. Joëlle’s son, Nico Rhodes, will accompany her on the piano. Nico is an accomplished musician, composer and arranger in the Canadian Composition, Jazz and Musical Theatre scenes. Since a child, Nico has travelled with his late father, lighting designer Dusty Rhodes and his mother’s long-time musicians to pretty much every major theatre in the country. By the time Nico turned 25, he had several Jazz and Classical performance awards and dozens of musical theatre direction credits to his name. His most formi-dable projects were in the form of writing orchestral arrangements for 2 Symphony shows; one being Rick Scott’s ‘My Symphony’ and the other, his mother’s renown classic ‘Tonight…Piaf ‘. Joëlle and Nico will have two shows in Haida Gwaii, October 1st and 2nd.

Islanders will have a rare opportunity to watch Margie Gillis in the dance presentation of her most emblematic interpretation of Florilege: 40 years of Choreographic Poems. Margie Gillis is an interna-tionally acclaimed modern dancer and choreographer. Over the years, Margie has won over loyal audiences with her masterful interpretation of the different facets of the human soul. Her international tours have taken her to Asia, India, Europe and the Middle East as well as across North and South America. Margie is an Honorary Cultural Ambassador for both the Quebec and Canadian governments. She was the first modern dance artist to be awarded the Order of Canada in 1988. Margie will only have one show at Haida Heritage Centre on October 17th, so do not miss out on this rare performance. Islanders will also have a chance to learn from Margie the next day as she hosts a dance workshop at the same location.

Lorne Elliot needs no introduction. He is a well-known Canadian comedian, humourist musician, author and award-winning playwright. He shared concert stages with numerous comedy personalities in the US and Canada. He also made regular appearances at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. “Madly Off In All Directions” was Lorne’s own CBC Radio Comedy Series, that was on air for 11 seasons. He will have three comedy shows in Haida Gwaii – November 1st in Sandspit, November 2nd in Skidegate and November 3rd in Masset.

Brent Morton is the man behind Drum and Bell

Tower. Originally from Saskatoon, SK, Brent now lives in Williams Lake, BC where he creates his self-pro-duced albums. His music is inspired by Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, and Sigur Ros. Morton’s musical message questions the big issues of politics and the environment. Brent will perform on November 10th and 11th. His Drum and Bell Tower sound comes with a computer, drum set, guitar, and vocals.

Big Fancy, a Blues and Jazz team will perform in mid January. In April, we will host two shows of the one-man play Marathon, written and performed by TJ Dawe. TJ is an award winning and published writer, performer and director based in Vancouver, BC. His current projects include Medicine, Post Secret: Unheard Voices and Never Shoot a Stampede Queen. He co-wrote the play Toothpaste and Cigars, which has been made into the movie The F Word, starring Daniel Radcliffe.

Readers and Writers can look forward to a variety of presentations for our 2015-16 season. We are off to a great start with Garry Gottfriedson, a poet from the Secwepemc Nation. He was raised traditionally and is passionate about Indigenous issues in all territories. He is thoughtful and gracious in his presentations and he has a smooth voice that has been known to mesmerize audiences. His occupations include being a self-em-ployed rancher as well as the principal at the Sk’elep School of Excellence in Kamloops BC.

Garry studied creative writing at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado under Allen Ginsberg Anne Waldman, Marianne Faithful and others. His latest publications include: Chaos Inside Thunderstorms, a children’s book titled Jimmy Breaks Horses, as well as his publication Skin Like Mine. Catch his readings in Skidegate, October 4th, or in Masset, October 5th.

November brings us Brian Brett, a distinguished and beloved poet, with roots in Haida Gwaii. For the last forty years he has been writing a novel called Clouds and Rain about the power that Haida Gwaii has held over him. During his days in the early ’70’s, he worked as a wharf rat in Queen Charlotte, a logger in Juskatla and slept on many of the chesterfields in Skidegate and Old Massett. Many of his poems, even these many years later, are rooted in this landscape and the people. Brett’s best-seller, Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life has won numerous prizes.

In April, we are pleased to welcome Joan MacLeod, a well-known British Columbian playwright, probably best known for her play Shape of a Girl, which was based on the Reena Virk case. Her one woman play Jewel was based on the Ocean Ranger disaster. Other plays are: Toronto, Mississipi, Amigo’s Blue Guitar, The Hope Slide, Little Sister, Homechild, Another Home Invasion and The Valley. She is the recipient of numerous awards including two Chalmers Canadian Play Awards, the Governor General’s Award and the Siminovitch Prize. Since 2004, Joan has worked at the University of Victoria as a professor and will be coming to Haida Gwaii during an official break. Watch for a workshop on writing for the stage!

Following Joan MacLeod is Aislinn Hunter, who

writes with a precision and elegance that leaves audiences with much to ponder about. When Aislinn presents relationships between characters and their surroundings, there is a great depth, and before audi-ences know it, things will turn. She is the author of a novella and story collection What’s Left Us, two books of poetry Into the Early Hours and The Possible Past. Her other book, The World Before Us had reviewers agree that it is both haunting and magnificent.

Alison Wearing has a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of art forms. Her travel memoir Honeymoon in Purdah: an Iranian Journey is an exploration of a five-month sojourn in the Iran then under Ayatollah Khomeini. Dressed in hijab, Alison challenged herself daily to experience the country she feared initially. Her most recent publication Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter, a memoir about growing up with a gay father in the eighties in Ontario, will definitely invite our Haida Gwaii audience to reflect as to whether we are a community with a live and let live attitude. Alison will be here as an author and a stage actress. We are hoping to stage Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter.

Still to be confirmed is Mark Leiren-Young, a writer who works in many genres. There is one thing to be sure of: he is adept at using humour. You might remember the play Never Shoot A Stampede Queen which toured the islands two years ago. Now you have a chance to meet its playwright, who did indeed work as a journalist in Williams Lake for some time. His other award-winning play is Shylock, about a Jewish actor who finds himself condemned by his own community for his portrayal of Shakespeare’s notorious Jew. The play has provided fuel for debates around historic revi-sionism, censorship, political correctness and which plays are suitable for contemporary audiences.

Visual arts enthusiasts can start circling February 13th in their calendar and plan their art pieces accord-ingly. Our All Islands’ Art Show opens that day and will run till March 13th. This community Art Show is our popular annual adjudicated event where we show-case the artwork of all levels of visual artists in Haida Gwaii. We will share more details about the Art Show in November.

A volunteer Board runs our Arts Council with various sub-committees who help plan and organize music performances, author readings, community visual art exhibitions and workshops. We are always in need of passionate volunteers who can help us set up the per-formances at various communities and communicate with the musicians and authors whom we have engaged. If you want to be a champion for any of the events we have lined up, contact [email protected] and we will take on your offer to help.

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Lakefront Acreages 133-264 acres, good fi shing & hay producing, middle of the best farming & ranching area of BC.Visit our website for more properties starting from $27,000.

Contact: [email protected] or Call: 604.606.7900

Website: www.Niho.com

Rentals

Homes for RentAvail. Oct.1

509 Skidegate Properties3 bdrm + den,2 full bath

No smoking.lv message @ 250 753 8925

or [email protected]

Transportation

Sport Utility VehicleFOR SALE

2007 Dodge Nitro SE85,000 km’s.

Mint Condition.Asking $10,000 OBO

Call 626-7042

Don’t take your muscles for granted. Over 50,000 Canadians with muscular dystrophy take them very seriously.

Learn more at muscle.ca

It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.

Sex and the KittyA single unspayed cat canproduce 470,000 offspringin just seven years.

Be responsible -don’t litter!

www.spca.bc.ca

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Shelley Sansome, Secretary TreasurerSchool District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)

PO Box 69illage o ueen Charlo e, BC 0T 1S0

Fax: (250) 559-8849; Email: [email protected]

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Skidegate Health CentreSkidegate Band CouncilEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Certified Dental Assistant (Full time)

Position: Certified Dental Assistant (Union- HEU)Department: DentalReporting to: Mary Kellie Office ManagerWorking Conditions: Full TimeUnder the direction of the Skidegate Health Centre Dentist, the Dental Assistant is responsible to oversee the operation and implementation of the dental program and assist the Dentist with procedures. Education & Training:Minimum Certified Dental Assistant DiplomaQualify for registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of British ColumbiaMinimum three years experience in dental assisting, with some dental office managing experienceCurrent CPR (level C) certificate

Additional Requirements: Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skillsKnowledge of the Haida culture is an assetAbility to work independently and within a team environment to meet deadlinesAbility to exercise tact and discretionAbility to operate and maintain dental equipment

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TOSkidegate Health Centre-Attention: Mary Kellie

Box 1348, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii V0T 1S0Or drop your Resume off at the Skidegate Dental Clinic

anytime between 8:30-4:30 Mon – FriPlease phone 250-559-4610 if you require further information DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS Sept 25th at 4:00pm.

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Caretakers/Residential Managers

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-586-1634 or email resume to: [email protected]

Help WantedTrades people required at North Enderby Timber. We of-fer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefi t pack-age. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637 or email to [email protected]

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleFOR SALE

Sawmill Blades2” x 18’6”. 1” teethNew in the boxes.$200 takes all 10.

Call 626-7042

Real Estate

Acreage for Sale

Lakefront Acreages 133-264 acres, good fi shing & hay producing, middle of the best farming & ranching area of BC.Visit our website for more properties starting from $27,000.

Contact: [email protected] or Call: 604.606.7900

Website: www.Niho.com

Rentals

Homes for RentAvail. Oct.1

509 Skidegate Properties3 bdrm + den,2 full bath

No smoking.lv message @ 250 753 8925

or [email protected]

Transportation

Sport Utility VehicleFOR SALE

2007 Dodge Nitro SE85,000 km’s.

Mint Condition.Asking $10,000 OBO

Call 626-7042

Don’t take your muscles for granted. Over 50,000 Canadians with muscular dystrophy take them very seriously.

Learn more at muscle.ca

It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.

Sex and the KittyA single unspayed cat canproduce 470,000 offspringin just seven years.

Be responsible -don’t litter!

www.spca.bc.ca

WANTEDAre you travelling to Vancouver/Burnaby in the next while? We need someone to transport an eight-foot, single person kayak and paddle from Haida Gwaii to Sylvia Davis on Wilson Ave in Burnaby.

If willing, please contact Captain Gold Hm: 250-559-8682 orCell: 250-637-1637

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Notice is hereby given that the following properties shall be offered for sale by public auction at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, in the Village Office of the Village of Queen Charlotte, 903 A Oceanview Drive, Queen Charlotte, B.C., unless delinquent taxes, plus interest thereon, are paid by cash or certified cheque prior to 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015.

The lowest amount that the parcel may be sold for is the upset price, or the accumulative total of delinquent, arrears, current taxes, penalties and interest, and 5% of total outstanding taxes, penal-ties, interest, and applicable fees under the Land Title Act.

The purchaser must pay to the Village of Queen Charlotte the bid amount, by cash or certified cheque, prior to 12:45 p.m. on the day of the sale. Properties sold at the tax sale may be redeemed by the owner up to September 30, 2016, in which case, the tax sale purchase price plus interest, will be returned to the purchaser. For further information, contact the Tax Department at 250-559-4765 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

NOTICE OF 2015 TAX SALE VILLAGE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE

Roll # Civic Address: Legal Address: Upset Price2854002 4806 Oceanview Drive Lots 1-3, Block 4, Plan 948, District Lot 3, QCLD, Except Plan 6937 9,599.422868001 4903 Vancouver Ave. Lot 36, Block 21, Plan 948, District Lot 3, QCLD 460.702868015 4804 Victoria Drive Lot 1-4, Block 22; Plan 948, District Lot 3 2,742.522869000 4837 Vancouver Ave. Lot 19, Block 22, Plan 948, District Lot 3, QCLD 460.793009085 3202 2nd Ave. Lot 1, Block 5, Plan 934A, District Lot 15 7,507.163012045 3212 1st Ave. Lot 6, Block 6, Plan 934A, District Lot 15 188.603012050 3214 1st Ave. Lot 7, Block 6, Plan 934A, District Lot 15 119.523012125 3213 2nd Ave. Lot 22, Block 6, Plan 934A, District Lot 15 1,533.233012130 3211 2nd Ave. Lot 23, Block 6, Plan 934A, District Lot 15 2,397.473012135 3209 2nd Ave. Lot 24, Block 6, Plan 934A, District Lot 15 2,829.653037260 3514 3rd Ave. Lot 1, Block, Plan 314, District Lot 1 9,820.683053005 3522 3rd Ave. Lot 1, Block, Plan 10382, District Lot 15 8,156.583053055 3534 3rd Ave. Lot 2, Block, Plan 12752, District Lot 15 3,024.663053060 3532 3rd Ave. Lot 3, Block, Plan 12752, District Lot 15 4,659.483056030 521 2nd Ave. Lot 23, Block 5, Plan 934, District Lot 16A 2116.233059010 321 2nd Ave. Lot 23-24, Block 7, Plan 934, Disrict Lot 16A 5,771.06

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

Employment Employment Employment

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READ ON . . . WRITE ON!Read On … Write On promotes literacy. People who are improving their English reading and writing skills will find this section useful. Parents can use this section to help their children learn to read. Watch out for puzzles, recommended reading, simplified news stories, writing tips and upcoming literacy events.

Literacy Haida Gwaii is funded by Northwest Community College and the BC Adult Literacy Cost-Shared Program

Literacy Haida Gwaii - Promoting Lifelong Learning on the Islands

SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT LITERACY

HAIDA GWAII COMMUNITY FUTURES Our top priority is to get us working for you!

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Supplying Quality Fuel& Mobil Lubricants For All Your Residential & Industrial Needs

559-8398 (QCC) or 1-866-559-9065 (island-wide), email: [email protected]

Would you like this advertising space?

• Community Economic Development Projects• Business Counseling & Financing available to help

you realize your business ideaswww.haidagwaiifutures.ca

Call us at 250-626-5594 or 1-888-328-5594


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Taan’s Moons tells the story of various cycles of the moon. This is one of several versions of the Haida knowledge on the moon cycle. The poem is written by Alison Gearand illustrated by Kiki van der Heiden.

Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.

This art project took 3 months to complete, from beginning concept and sketches drawn by students, to involving them in felting elements like berries, roots, seaweed and branches for the illustrations.

Come celebrate the book launch & the opening of the art exhibition with us!

November 23rd (Sunday) – 2pmAll About U Gallery, Skidegate

Be the first to view the book before it hits major book stores in Canada this December.Taan’s Moons available at the launch for $20 (pay no taxes)


Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13 large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.








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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

Employment Employment Employment

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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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The Haida Gwaii Observer is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. Email to: [email protected]

This section is reserved solely for non-profit, non-governmental or non-political groups and organizations. All events advertised in the

Coming Events section must be free of charge and open to the public.

National Literacy Day is on September 18th and we will celebrate words for the entire month of September. Literacy Haida Gwaii has partnered with Vancouver Island Regional Library to bring you a new initiative – we are playing matchmakers! GO ON A … WITH A BOOK!

Let us “fix you up” with a blind date. These “blind dates” will be ideal for youth and adults. We will select a variety of books, wrap them up so you do not know the ‘identity’ of your blind date till you get it home. Will it be fiction or non-fiction, funny, informative, or a mystery? Be brave and adventurous… pick an unknown book and check it out! This is your mystery read. Sure, you might be disappointed… or you may end up having a great read with something you would not have chosen for yourself!

Whatever the outcome, you are challenged to go on a blind date with a book this September. With each book is a ‘Rate a Date’ slip. Simply tell us whatever you want about your date. You won’t hurt our, or the book’s feelings. Even if your date turns out to be a ‘dud’, all’s not lost. With each slip you return, you can enter our draw for some great prizes! So stop by at ANY or ALL of your Vancouver Island Regional Library branches on Haida Gwaii. Each branch will have different ‘dates’ waiting for you. Who knows, you may get lucky!

Coming Events

OLD MASSETT

Haida singing and dancing. Mon. nights 6-8 p.m., youth centre.

Nights Alive youth program. Ages 13-18, Fri. 8-12 p.m.

MASSET

Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) medi-tation, Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m., 626-5400

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Wed. noon-1 p.m. Call 250-559-8458

PORT CLEMENTS

Cederview community Church regular services, Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Cedarview evening services 6: 30 p.m. August 30.

Alternate Fitness (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Thurs.

Sr. Yoga (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Tues.

Drop-in computer help in the li-brary Tuesdays 3 - 5 P.M.

Summer reading program, Port Clements Library

TLELL

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. 7 - 9; Thurs. 7-8:30 pm open prac-tice. Call 250-559-8458

Tlell Farmers’ Market every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. be-side the Tlell Firehall. Look for the sign.

SKIDEGATE

AA meeting, Skidegate Firehall, 8 p.m., every Friday.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE

Internet Safety Talk with RCMPSept 1, 7:00 pm QC Youth Centre Everyone Welcome, refreshments provided

Summer Reading Club Wind-up Party “Build it Bonanza”, QC Library, Friday, Aug. 28, 11:00 am, all ages

Bethel assembly regular service Sundays 10:30 a.m. August 30. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. August 23.

Farmers’ market Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Pickleball in QCS School is Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Fridays 6:00 p.m.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.. Call 250-559-8458

SPCA’s Paws for a Cause Walk September 13, 11 A.M. Q.C. ball park.

SANDSPIT

Summer Reading Club Wind-up Party “Build it Bonanza”, SP Library, Thursday, Aug. 27, 12:30 pm, all ages

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Monday and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 250-637-5463.


Coming EventsOLD MASSETT

No listings this week

MASSET

Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) medi-tation, Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m., 626-5400

PORT CLEMENTS

Cedarview community Church 10 a.m. adult Sunday school11 a.m. service

Cedarview pioneer clubdelta-gr 1-4- wednesdays- 3:00-4:30 p.m. started Sept. 16 ‘til mid-Marchpioneer clubs gr 5-7 wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. start-Sept. 16 ‘til mid march meet at Cedarview

Alternate Fitness (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Thurs.

Sr. Yoga (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Tues.

Drop-in computer help in the library Tuesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

Summer reading program, Port Clements Library

TLELL

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. 7 - 9; Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-noon.. open practice. Call 250-559-8458

Tlell Farmers’ Market every Sunday from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. be-side the Tlell Firehall. Look for the sign.

SKIDEGATE

Haida Gwaii Museum Society Annual General Meeting, Saturday, Sept. 26 @ 1 p.m. Haida Gwaii Museum

AA meeting, Skidegate Firehall, 8 p.m., every Friday.250-559-4568

QUEEN CHARLOTTE

Art Share Pottery Workshop with Nancy Hett, Sept. 20, 1:30 to 3:30. [email protected] or 559-8439 to register.

Bethel Assembly - Pioneer Club-Delta - Grades 1-7-Tues-days- 3:30-5 p.m/.start- Sept .22 ‘til mid-MarchServices: Sept 13- 10:30 a.m.; Sept. 20 - 11 a.m. joint service at Cedarview; Sept 27- 10:30 a.m.

Farmers’ market Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Pickleball in QCS School is Monday 7-9 p.m. and Fridays 6 p.m.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.. Call 250-559-8252

Terry Fox Run - 35th Annual - September 20 - Registration between 10-11 a.m., run begins at 11 a.m. - QCC Hall.

Canadian Firearms Safety CourseRequired for the position and acqui-sition licence. Starting Tuesday Sept. 22, 23, 28 and 29 at Queen Charlotte Secondary School at 7 p.m. . Call Ron 250-557-4255

SANDSPIT

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Monday and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 250-637-5463.

SD50 Board Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22 3 p.m. at Agnes L. Ma-thers

AA Meetings Sandspit - ongoing - Mon-Thurs, 7-8 p.m., 439 Beach Rd. 250-637-2323/5395/1951

Sandspit’s Wild Harvest FestivalSeptember 19-20

The Haida Gwaii Observer is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. Email to: [email protected]

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Tips For Parents Teaching Your Children and Teens Safe Surfing Habits Digital media is now a normal part of our lives. Using digital devices to connect with friends and family and using social media tools is a big part of your children and teen’s life. It’s important for parents to be aware of our children’s digital life. We NEED to be our children’s guide to the online world; we NEED to help our children work within the boundaries, we NEED to TEACH them responsible actions on how to stay safe online. • Kids under 10 SHOULD NOT be using internet-connected devices completely unsupervised • Parents need to help them find appropriate material and help them understand what they see • Parents should check out any new sites or apps to ensure their contents are appropriate before

allowing their young children to download or view them. Below are some tips that parents can use as they help their children learn safe surfing habits: Use Internet bookmarks Create a “walled site” for younger kids. Find and bookmark good internet sites that your children can access with a single click. Use kid-friendly search engines Once kids start exploring the Internet on their own, introduce them to kid-friendly search engines. Fact Monster (www.factmonster.com), CBC Kids (www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2), Canadian Geographic Kids (www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids) and Fun Brain (www.funbrain.com) are some good sources for finding information and learning. These sites are appropriate for children between Kindergarten and Grade 7. Use safe search filters You can still control the floodgates even if your kids can explore the Web independently. Nearly all search engines have content filters that you can use to block inappropriate content. Google, Yahoo and YouTube each have a Safety feature that allows you to block some inappropriate content.

For Google users • Visit www.google.com/preferences • Check the box “FILTER EXPLICIT

RESULTS” & click the “SAVE” button at the bottom of the page.

• If you have a Google account, you can password-lock your SafeSearch settings by clicking “LOCK SAFESEARCH”.

For Yahoo users • Go to www.search.yahoo.com/preferences &

select STRICT or MODERATE for

SafeSearch. It’s also possible to lock your SafeSearch settings by changing “SAFESEARCH LOCK” to “ON”.

For YouTube Watchers • Scroll to the bottom of the YouTube page and click the “RESTRICTED MODE” button. You have the option to turn the Safety Mode on or off.

Talk to your kids openly about online behaviour

• Place computers in busy family areas like the kitchen • Establish a family recharging station and keep devices out of bedrooms at

night • Work with your child on how to behave safely online from a young age • Teach your kids that anything they post online can be public, and it takes

effort to make it private • Talk to your teens about their online activity, so the topic becomes a

regular part of your conversations Treat online life like your regular life

• Explain to your kids that they should not say anything online that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face • Create, post, and share videos, images and content responsibly • Monitor your online reputation carefully—it is public and will follow you for life

Protect your privacy online

• Teach your kids how to avoid oversharing (ie. revealing inappropriate details/images about your life)

• Keep personal information private (e.g. your name, age, social insurance number, address)

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