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JUNE 21

Honouring the Heritage and Cultures of Aboriginal Peoples

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That date, the rst day of summer, has been chosen as Nati onal Aboriginal Day. Its an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the cultural richness and contributi ons of First Nati ons, Inuit, and Mti s people.

Why June 21? Well, on that day, for centuries, many of the rst inhabitants would celebrate the arrival of the warm weather and the pleasures of the summer solsti ce. The summer solsti ce is the day of the year with the longest light. It is a day with spiritual signi cance for many people and is a good ti me to celebrate Aboriginal people and cultures.

The growing recogniti on of Aboriginal rights in Canadian law led to calls for greater recogniti on of the contributi ons of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian society. Shortly aft er the adopti on of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, the Nati onal Indian Brotherhood, the leading body representi ng First Nati ons in Canada, called for the creati on of a yearly Nati onal Aboriginal Solidarity Day on June 21. Pressure for a nati onal day of recogniti on conti nued to grow during the following decade as new ways were sought to bridge the divide between Aboriginal peoples and Canadians,

especially in the wake of the 1990 Oka Crisis. In 1995, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designati on of a Nati onal First Peoples Day as a way to focus att enti on on the history, achievements and contributi ons of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

This message was repeated later that year during the Sacred Assembly, a nati onal conference chaired by Elijah Harper, which called for a nati onal holiday to celebrate the contributi ons of Aboriginal peoples. On June 13, 1996, aft er considerable consultati on with Aboriginal organizati ons, June 21 was o cially declared Nati onal Aboriginal Day.

Since its inaugurati on, Nati onal Aboriginal Day has become part of the annual nati onwide Celebrate Canada! festi viti es held from June 21 to July 1. June 21 was chosen because of the cultural signi cance of the summer solsti ce and because many Aboriginal groups mark this day as a ti me to celebrate their heritage. Setti ng aside a day for Aboriginal peoples is part of the wider recogniti on of their important place within the fabric of Canada and the ongoing contributi ons to Canadian society made by First Nati ons, Mti s and Inuit.

Nati onal Aboriginal Day is for all Canadians, so share in the celebrati on!

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Interfor honours the cultures and values of our First Nations partners. We look forward to continuing our work together to build value by supporting a healthy economy and environment.

The unemployment rate for the working-age Aboriginal population is more than twice the rate for other Canadians of the same age, and its even higher for those living on reserves especially remote First Nations communities such as Ahousaht in the Clayoquot Sound.

The Ahousaht Nation has 25 reserve sites within the nations territories, the largest being on Flores Island, all accessible only by oatplane or boat. With over 2,000 members, Ahousaht Nation is the largest of the Nuu-chah-nulth nations, and the largest single nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Approximately one third of Ahousaht live within Ahousaht traditional territories.

Cermaq Canada, B.C.s second largest salmon farming company with 27 sea sites around Vancouver Island, has had a protocol agreement with Ahousaht for more than a decade. The agreement was renewed, and broadened, in 2010 with a goal of working together to develop a sustainable salmon aquaculture business, incorporating Ahousahts respect for and balance among all living things. One of the cornerstones of the partnership is to collectively develop aquaculture training programs for Ahousaht people that lead to long-term, well paying, year-round employment.

Cermaq and Ahousaht have partnered with Excel Career College to deliver a unique Aquaculture Technician Diploma Program. One of the most important keys to the success of the program is that it does not require students to travel to larger centres like Nanaimo and Campbell River, but rather takes place in the remote communities with customized curriculum

for each community to e ectively train students, preparing them for the realities of the job.

In order to give the students the best possible education in their remote communities, the Excel team tries to hire a liaison and some instructors from within each First Nations band. As part of the curriculum, they have elders and cultural leaders speak speci cally to the students about bringing their culture to the workplace, and the adaptations they might experience encouraging them to move forward.

The entire program (six months of training plus a practicum) is geared towards the job what happens on the job, what it feels like on the job, and how to respond to situations on the job. Its very speci c to what the students will encounter working in the aquaculture industry in British Columbia.

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We have worked with some amazing students delivering this program, and are proud to say we have a hiring success rate of over 95% for s tudents upon graduation, said Pauline Stevenson, founding President of Excel Career College. By delivering the program in their community, working with local people, and tailoring it directly to the job weve managed to put great people to work in rewarding careers.

One of the recent graduates, Beau Campbell, in his early 20s from Ahousaht is a perfect example. He was struggling to nd full-time, long-term employment, having worked at a sh plant in Ucluelet and as a water taxi driver in the summer. He didnt want to worry any more about where he would be next week, or next month he wanted a stable job so he decided to take the program because he has friends in the industry. It wasnt until Beau was on his practicum at a Cermaq farm near To no that he realized the importance of the classes he was taking and how prepared he was to be on the job.

Its something that I could see myself doing and maybe keep climbing the ladder to better my position with the company, said Campbell. His advice to anyone entering the program is to show up and have a mind ready to learn. If you put your mind to it then theres nothing holding you back from nishing the program and getting a good job.

Since its inception, the program has changed slightly, adapting to di erent recommendations based on changes in the industry. The fundamentals, however, have stayed the same from day one training for the job to ease the transition into employment with some of the industrys most recognized companies, such as Cermaq Canada, Grieg Seafood, Marine Harvest Canada, Creative Salmon, Robertson Creek Hatchery, AKVA Group North America and Seed Science.

Cermaq Canadas commitment is to provide opportunities for employment in the remote communities, while supporting training and education for First Nation and community partners, said Laurie Jensen, Communications & Corporate Sustainability Manager. Programs such as

these are extremely valuable as they provide the necessary skills to succeed on the job.

So far the program has been o ered by Grieg Seafood and Muchalaht First Nation in Tsaxana, Cermaq Canada and the Ahousaht First Nation, and Marine Harvest and the Gwasala-Nakwaxdaxw First Nation in Port Hardy but, as the aquaculture industry continues to expand, Excel is looking to forge more partnerships with other First Nation bands.

It seems that between growth, attrition, and upward mobility we havent even come close to lling the need in the industry for trained, certi ed employees, said Stevenson. We expect to take the program on the road so were ready to go almost at the drop of a hat.

What it comes down to is that the program acts as a conduit for the students to see what theyre capable of, which then fuels a drive to succeed and pursue their aspirations.


Celebrating First Nations, Inuit and Mtis heritage and culture on National Aboriginal Day

Cooking Aboriginal StyleFor more than 4,000 years, First Nati ons people have culti vated many di erent kinds of corn. For example, by the 1500s, the Iroquois were already growing 150 varieti es of corn, which were used for food and trade.

This grain that we nd so frequently on our plates was the very basis of the First Nati ons diet for a very long ti me.

Pumpkins, squash and beans have also been

grown for a very long ti me in our country. Also, small fruits like raspberries, blueberries and wild cherries.

All these foodstu s enabled Aboriginal people to prepare some delicious dishes. On June 21, why not celebrate Nati onal Aboriginal Day by enjoying a traditi onal meal?

You could try to prepare a complete meal, or maybe just your favourite recipe.

Method:Mix half of the our with the remaining dry ingredients. Add water unti l the mixture becomes thick, like paper mach paste. Add more our unti l the dough feels like a soft earlobe. Heat the oil over medium-high heat unti l very hot but not smoking. Break o small pieces of the dough, and att en each to the size of your palm. Place the pieces in the hot oil. Turn over aft er 34 minutes, or when golden brown. Place the bannock on a paper towel to soak up the excess grease. Serve plain or with maple syrup or blueberry jam.

Gigo-kiniginige (Salmon chowder)A Sechelt recipe. 6-8 servings

Ingredients:4 big catt ail roots diced, and cooked in butt er (The catt ail roots may be replaced by 2 cups [500 ml] of chopped leeks sauted in a bit of butt er and vegetable oil and then simmered for 15 minutes.)5 cups (1.25 L) of water1 1/4 lb (675 g) of fresh salmon cut into large pieces1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) pepper2 tsp (9 ml) sea salt

Method:Simmer the catt ail roots in water for 40 minutes. Add the other ingredients and let simmer for another 10 minutes.

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Sasamans Society would like to take this time to acknowledge Laichwiltach Family Life Societys years of commitment in taking the lead role in organizing Campbell Rivers Aboriginal Day events at the Spirit Square. They bring many organizations and First Nation bands together to do the planning. Our team gladly participates and contributes to the day.Sasamans provides advocacy services to youth and families whoare involved with the child welfare and/or youth justice system. We help our clients find their voice and ensure they are aware of their rights and all the resources that are available to them.

SASAMANS SOCIETY

SASAMANS SOCIETY: 680 Head Start Crescent, Campbell River, BC Ph: 250-914-2212 www.sasamans.ca

Overview of Sasamans SocietySasamans Societys vision is to strengthen our children and families in a community-driven and culturally appropriate manner. In the Kwakwala language, Sasamans means our children; the societys name re ects our intention to listen, acknowledge and honour the voices of the communities that we serve. Sasamans is supported and guided by the Board of Directors (BOD), comprised of 16 community representatives from our partnering communities and organizations.

Sasamans was funded through Ministry of Child & Family Development under the Indigenous Approach to co-develop creative traditional service delivery models that meets the needs of our communities.

The work undertaken by Sasamans is designed to identify the gaps in service and complement the Aboriginal Urban agencies and/or First Nations Bands.

We measure our accomplishments by the success we achieve in balancing our limited resources with the needs of the communities we serve. We do this by identifying high priority COMMON needs across our various communities.

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