–u‰umi (may) 2016 –at …inaki‰ hu…ukni - ktunaxa

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–u‰umi (May ) 2016 –a t … inak i ‰ hu…ukn i

May , when the r i ve rs and l akes s ta r t

t o r i se o r f i l l

Spring is Here!!!!

Lands and Resources Sector Council:

Chair - Sandra Luke Lower Kootenay

Jim Whitehead –a“am

Jason Gravelle Tobacco Plains

Lorne Shovar –akis“nuk

Western Larch

Needles Bursting Open

Prairie Crocus

Both Pictures were Captured in the

Cranbrook Community Forest

A“amnik Student Recognition

The Ktunaxa Lands and Resources Department gave a huge thanks to the A“amnik

students for their monthly dedication of completing our Ktunaxa Word Search. On

April 22, 2016 the Lands and Resources Department Surprised two classes with

pizza lunch and desserts. Instead of entering their names into our contest for one

student to win, we wanted to recognize all of them for their hard work of completing

our word search every month. Thank you again to the A“amnik Students and keep

up the good work!

‚am‹a (Tick) Season

A friendly reminder to everyone that it is ‚am‹a (tick) Season. Please check

yourself, your pets and your children after being outside. Some ticks are harmful

and can cause Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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Lands and Resources Welcomes Catherine Conroy - Terrestrial Biologist

I am originally from Invermere (born and raised) where my parents were well known in

the community (mother was a teacher, father was in construction and municipal,

provincial, and federal politics). I completed a Biology degree at Simon Fraser

University in 1999 and I have worked contracting and consulting for

Provincial and Federal Parks on a range of wildlife species and wildlife habitat

issues - from wolves in Northern BC to cavity nesting bird species in the dry interior.

My role here at KNC is to ensure Ktunaxa Aboriginal title, rights and interests are protected and enhanced as they relate to wildlife and wildlife habitat. I will work close-ly with Ktunaxa citizens, either directly or through Land Managers and Lands and Resource Stewardship Assistants, ensuring that community concerns and perspectives are considered when wildlife-related decisions or recommendations are being made. Some of the activities in this position include: -Develop a Ktunaxa Citizens Wildlife Advisory Committee -Contribute to Guardian Watchmen Program -Participate in and develop policies related to "All Living Things" program -Education, outreach, and training on wildlife, fieldwork, and field methodologies I am thankful for this opportunity to work on behalf of the Ktunaxa Nation in Ktunaxa amak-is, and am proud to work for KNC to protect and enhance Ktunaxa title and rights in Ktunaxa amak-is. Hu suki‰qukani. If you would like to connect with Cathy on any concerns you may have, her contact information is available on Page 8.

Ktunaxa Jeopardy Question

This Shrub has white flowers, produces dark blue berries, and grows in low mid elevation sunny spots. The berries are eaten fresh, and traditionally were squashed and formed into small cakes and dried in the sun. To submit your answer: go to our Ktunaxa Lands and Resources Facebook page and private message us your answer or submit your answer by emailing - [email protected]. The deadline for submission is: May 27th, 2016. Congratulations to Basil Stevens For winning last months Ktunaxa Jeopardy Question. His correct answer Dendrochronology, won him a $25.00 gas card.

Did You Know? Did you know that Mercury will transit the Sun on May 9th 2016? A transit is a very mini eclipse—Mercury will travel in front of the Sun, but the planet is not big enough to block it entirely - it will just block a very small portion. Since Mercury will just look like a tiny black dot moving across the Sun’s surface, you would need a telescope or binoculars to see the transit. You need a shield or protective filter to view the Sun through binos or a telescope; check out instructions online a to make one at home using cardboard and duct tape! Full transit begins at 5:15am, and Mercury will be closest to the Sun’s center at 9am. This is the longest transit of Mercury this century, lasting 7.5 hours. Previously, the longest transit was in 1970. The next time Mercury will transit the Sun is November 11th 2019.

Ktunaxa Lands & Resources Newsletter and Updates

Wayne Choquette

talking about the history of the Duncan Reservoir

Many artifacts found at

the Duncan Reservoir

Many artifacts found at the

Duncan Reservoir

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An arrowhead that was found

at the Duncan Reservoir on June 26/14

A Ktunaxa Sturgeon Nose

Canoe on Display at the Artifact Viewing

Duncan Reservoir Archaeology Project (RAP) Open House and Artifact Viewing

On April 14th and 15th Tipi Mountain and BC Hydro held an open house and viewing of

artifacts hosted by the Ktunaxa Nation Council at the Ktunaxa Nation Government

Building. Ktunaxa Nation Chair, Katharine Teneese, opened with a warm introduction

to the Open House and viewing of the artifacts followed by Ktunaxa Archaeology

Guardian, Melanie Manuel who spoke about the involvement of the Ktunaxa Nation in

the Duncan Reservoir Archaeology Program. Tipi Mountain Archaeologist, Ian Tamasi,

then gave a presentation on the previous and present work that is being done on the

Duncan Reservoir by Tipi Mountain Staff, Ktunaxa Nation, and other neighbouring First

Nations. Archaeologist, Wayne Choquette, then shared his experience and knowledge

about his many years working on the Duncan Reservoir and his involvement with

Ktunaxa Nation. Afterwards, the many participants were able to view, touch and even

hold artifacts that have been found on the Duncan Reservoir. The Open House and

Artifact Viewing was held for two days where Ktunaxa Nation members, school groups

from all over Cranbrook, Ministry of British Columbia staff and many more gathered to

learn about the importance of these artifacts.

Hot and Bothered in the Kootenays

At the Water, Drought and Climate Change Forum some focuses were:

Robert Sandford, presented on Water Security, Climate Stability and Planetary Health

in a Warming World. He spoke of vulnerabilities associated with diseases in water;

diseases that are so minute that they may not be able to be seen with a microscope.

Robert said, as we continue to change the world and add to cumulative and compound

effects we need to find ways to stabilize the environment and our economy. We also

must realize that we will not return to the hydro circumstances as before, but we can

mitigate further abrupt and irreversible damages by minimizing or eradicating the

presence of Zebra Mussels.

Megan Lohmann, Community Energy Association, presented on Small Communities,

Big Impacts: How Kootenay Communities are Facing the Climate Challenge. Megan

said “In order to minimize negative impacts we must identify opportunities. Mitigation

includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and we must take a globally responsible

approach. But as we plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions we must ensure that

our plans are localized to our context. We can start locally in our homes,

neighbourhood and our communities.”

Watershed Collaborations: working Together on the Big Picture, Dr. Tara Lynn Clapp,

Coordinator, for the Columbia Basin Watershed Network stressed the importance of

bringing watersheds together. The CBWN supports training for watershed groups and

the network collaborates, educates, researches and provides opportunities that support

restoration. Networking is about participation, education and monitoring. We were also

reminded that “We are all downstream.”

Hu suki‰ “ukni to Juanita Eugene for joining me at this great forum.

Bonnie Harvey

Many artifacts found at the

Duncan Reservoir

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JOB TITLE: WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTANT

START DATE: June 15, 2016

END DATE: September 15, 2016

One summer student position is available for Watershed Stewardship Program work with the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, pending funding.

LOCATION: Invermere, BC

HOURS: Full Time 13 weeks, 30 hrs/week. Includes some weekend and evening work.

SALARY: $15/hr

ELIGIBILITY: Must be between 15 and 30 and have been a full time student this year and returning to a full time program in September 2016. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: The student should be enrolled in post-secondary schooling in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental resource management or a related program. Students with other academic backgrounds and relevant work experience will also be considered. The position requires the student to document water quality conditions, identify aquatic species, and create written pieces pertaining to lake systems and environmental health.

The Successful Candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong interest in the environment, love lakes, enjoy interacting with the public, be comfortable in an office environment, have good communication skills, be physically fit and be able to work independently. Added assets would be having a driver’s license, owning a car and holding a pleasure craft operator card. Training will be available for students without a pleasure craft card.

Priority will be given to students of aboriginal heritage, belonging to visible minorities or with disabilities.

Applicants will be responsible for finding their own housing. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Watershed Stewardship Program Assistant will conduct research pertinent to the program (including on-water field work), provide educational materials to community members and tourists through community outreach, and promote our initiatives at various community events. The successful candidate will also organize and deliver the annual Lake Windermere Summer Splash. The Summer Splash is a half-day event in celebration of Lake Windermere. It includes recreational and educational activities for all age groups to showcase our lake and wetlands and inspire respect and pride for our area's water and natural resources.

The Watershed Stewardship Program Assistant will:

Be responsible for planning and implementing the annual Lake Windermere Summer Splash.

Conduct lake water quality monitoring including preparation, equipment maintenance, conducting field sampling, and data entry.

Guide volunteers through water quality monitoring procedures on the lake during sampling days.

Educate homeowners and visitors about good shoreline practices, good boating practices, and how to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Recruit members at community events and by working with local service clubs.

Assist other Lake Windermere Ambassadors in office with administrative duties.

Assist with an environmental restoration project.


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Assist with additional environmental conservation programs.

Attend educational environmental stewardship conferences over the summer, including the BC Lake Stewardship Society annual conference.

For more information about our organization, see: www.lakeambassadors.ca

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and your resume electronically (.doc or pdf only) to: Megan Peloso, Program Coordinator Lake Windermere Ambassadors [email protected] Subject line: “Application for Summer Student Position’

Questions? Call: 250-341-6898

First Nations Forestry Workforce Initiative What is the Workforce Initiative? The First Nations Forestry workforce Initiative is a developing program that increases First Nations involvement in the forest economy by building essential forest sector skills and creating working partnerships between First Nations, frest companies and governments of BC and Canada. Together these factors help improve the employability of First Nations participants in the forest sector.

The Initiative provides a multi-layered approach to address the needs of individual First Nations and advance the work-ing goals to:

Increase the number of skilled and successful First Nations in the forest economy; and

Develop partnership and business involving aboriginal people, forest companies and government.

A steering committee for the Initiative is comprised of representatives from all partner agencies and provides guidance and oversight on the state of training needs in the forest sector., and how to address those needs in response to knowledge learned through labor market studies and other industry authorities. The Steering Committee consists of representatives from industry, BC and Federal governments and First Nations and local ASET offices.

Along with industry sponsors and mentors, the FNFC maintains an ongoing role of facilitating mentorships and over-seeing individual students placement and advancement in their forest career.

What Options are available for training? The Training component of the Workforce Initiative delivers specialized training to First Nations students through locally accredited institutions, creating and taking advantage of working partnerships between First Nations and BC forest companies. First Nations and forest sector participants form partnerships locally to oversee and support their student(s). Students and workers interested in developing their forest sector skills through the Workforce Initiative have the following options available:

Laddering and upgrading

Forest products and trades training

Technician and forest Management

Business Development

For more information on the BC First Nations Workforce Initiative, contact: First Nations Forestry Council Tel: 604-971-3448 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fnforestrycouncil.ca

http://www.lakeambassadors.ca/

mailto:[email protected]

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Ktunaxa Word Search Contest

Complete this Word Search correctly and submit it to win a $25.00 gift card. There are many locations you can

submit them to: Denise Walker - Ktunaxa Nation Government Building, Bonnie Harvey - A“am Band Office,

Chad Luke - Lower Kootenay Band Office, Nevada Nicholas - Akisqnuk Band Office or Dan Gravelle - Tobacco

Plains Band Office. A winner will be randomly selected by a draw of name. Deadline for submission is May

27th, 2016. Good luck!

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Lands and Resources KNGB: 1-250-489-2464 Ray Warden, Director - Ext. 3121

Denise Walker, Executive Assistant - Ext. 3120

Nicole Kapell, Environmental & Archaeology Stewardship Manager

- Ext. 3123 Denine Milner, Strategic Initiatives

Coordinator - Ext. 3125 Craig Paskin, Manager Policy and

Planning - Ext. 3124 Jose Galdamez, GIS Technician

- Ext. 3122 Kerri Garner, Manager Lands

Stewardship - Ext. 3115 Alison Burton, Coal Regulatory

Coordinator - Ext. 3190 Danielle Gravelle, Lands Guardian

- Ext. 4026 Melanie Manuel, Archaeology

Guardian - Ext. 4027 Catherine Conroy, Terrestrial

Biologist - Ext. 4033

Community Lands and Resources Stewardship Assistants (LRSAs): Bonnie Harvey (–a“am)

1-250-426-5717 Ext. 3522 Chad Luke (Lower Kootenay)

1-250-428-7960 Dan Gravelle (Tobacco Plains)

1-250-887-3461 Ext. 3412 Nevada Nicholas (–akis“nuk)

1-250-342-6301 Ext. 3815

Contact us at:

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Ktunaxa Nation Lands and

Resources

The Mandate of the Ktunaxa Lands

and Resources Agency is to ensure

that the lands and resources within

the Ktunaxa Territory are effectively

managed and protected for the bene-

fits of the citizens, communities and

government of the Ktunaxa Nation.

- Lands Sector Mandate


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