September - Haisla Nation

Yawc! My name is Teresa Ross. I’m
proudly from the Haisla Nation &
belong to the Beaver clan. I have
one 7 year old boy named Troy
who just started grade 2 at the Haisla
Community School. My parents
are Russell & Peggy Ross & my two
sisters names are Crystal & Delilah
Ross.
I moved back from Vancouver
about 2 years ago, I was taking a
program called Fashion Design &
Merchandising at The Art Institute
of Vancouver. I paid for my first
year of schooling through Student
Loans, once that fund depleted, I
decided to move back home. Since
then I’ve worked at about 5 different
part-time jobs around Kitimat/
Dootilh
September 2012 Issue
Kitamaat Village. I enjoy spending
my spare time with my loved ones.
I also love working on projects like
making dance regalia, painting,
beading, sewing, drawing. I also
enjoy baking, cooking, dancing,
singing & shopping online.
Currently, I am the Interim Indian
Registry Administrator for Haisla
Nation. Prior to this position I was
working part-time at the Haisla Gas
Bar & at E.S.S. I enjoy working at
HNC, I believe working here provides
me with opportunities to
learn something new every day. I
am very thankful for being given
this opportunity & most of all be of
service to the community I grew up
in.
My office door is always open so
even if it’s just to say, ‘hello,’ please
do! I’m in the office from Monday
to Friday 8 a.m.—4 p.m.

The Haisla Health Centre will be working together with
The Kitimat Food Share Program
Food Share Program
Mission: The Kitimat Food Share Program collects perishable foods from the local
grocery stores, which would otherwise be disposed of and distributes it to those in
need. Foods include: produce, meats, bakery items, prepared entrees, eggs and
milk products. By picking up and distributing these foods, we assist with poverty issues,
feed people who are hungry and prevent good food from going to waste.
This new program, is delivered through Kitimat Community Services Society, and
seeks to assist people who may need help stretching their food budget, while supporting
independence and dignity for families.
First delivery of food:
Where: Haisla Health Centre
When: September, 7, 2012 (Friday)
Time: 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
This will be our first attempt to offer this program here in the community, it will be first
come, first serve. This will be a service for those who live in the community: Families,
Bachelors, Pensioner’s are WELCOME!!
If you would like further information, or would like to volunteer, please contact:
Elaine Ross/CHR
Phone: (250) 632-3600
Haisla Health Centre
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Health Dept….from the desk of Elaine Ross
For further information please contact: Elaine Ross/CHR
Haisla Health Centre (250) 632-3600 email chr@haisla.ca
Date to be announced
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N’ wagilas Elders August 2012
Our prayers to all who are ill, shut-ins, for all Xiaisla members and safe
travels.
School has started - please slow down - especially in front of N’wagilas -
this is a school ground.
Come join our Elders for Luncheons on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Bring your babies to introduce them to Elders
Every age is welcome
Luncheon is automatically cancelled if we lose a Xaisla member on or
off reserve.
If you need a ride, please phone in the morning of the luncheon so we
can put you on the list for pick up, unfortunately for on reserve only.
The Elders Bake Sales will start October 3, 2012
After that it will be the first Wednesday of every month.
Bake sales will also be postponed if we lose a Xaisla member.
Thank you to Elliot Duncan for
t’lemq [Yew wood tea] & Poo-yas.[Indian tea] much appreciated.
Thank you to Peggy Ross for the donation of
t’i te’gezu ayu j [te-te-goo-jewa you] jam
Thank you to Haisla Nation Fisheries for the me-ya. [fish]
Thank you to Dustin Gaucher for a bag of Ca-cee-na.
Xaisla words:
Bat ‘ama zugwa-edalai [am-a-sue-qwa-da-la]
Wipe dia [dee-ya]
To cook hem-gila [hum ge la]
Earthquake nini’nia [nee-nee-nee-ya]
For you to find out how to say in Xaisla and practice. Phone me at
N’wagilas or put on facebook: Poisoned, green, oolichan net.
Wa! Marilyn Furlan
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Elders Garlic Patch
elders strawberry patch
Marc G garden
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Marc G garden
elders garden of garlic, rhubarb, cabbage
elders tomato plants

Did you know?
C’imoca headstart:
Runs a preschool and a nursery program
Holds a playgroup for infants and toddlers every
Tuesday 1-3.
Drum and rattle making workshops
Infant massage workshops
First aid workshops
Community kitchen
Playgroup
Resources
Has a lending library
Is trained in Ages and Stages assessments
Hosts the baby welcome ceremony during Haisla
days
Welcome bags to babies who are just born
We have a scale to weigh and keep track of infant
and toddlers growth and development
We also have prenatal and post natal supports.
We work closely with the Kitimat Child Development
and the Haisla Health centre.
Monthly family nights and encouragement of
family involvement.
Please feel free to contact us about any of our
programs.
C’imo’ca head Start Childcare centre
PO Box 1027
Kitamaat BC, V0T 2B0
250-639-9361-351,352,355
Fax 250-639-2287
ece.coordinator@haisla.ca
c’imo’ca childcare centre Aboriginal Head Start
128 Owekeno Street
Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0
Phone: (250) 639-9361 ext. 351
Fax: (250) 639-2287
Email: ece.coordinator@haisla.ca
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Preschool registration is still ongo-
ing. We have 1 space left for morn-
ing preschool and 3 spaces left for
nursery in the afternoon
Thank you to the summer students
who participated in the
summer youth employment program.
Thank you to our funders
Tricorp
School District #82
First nations Education
Steering Committee
Our Youth did a fabulous job!
COMING SOON.
Mama o and Baba o support group.
Please call if you interested we
would like community involvement
to get this going.

Haisla Youth Paddling Program
invites you to the:
7 th ANNUAL DRAGON BOAT
REGATTA (Lakelse Lake)
Saturday September 8, 2012
We need to form a team of 22 paddlers +
Cheerleaders
Door Prizes, lunch and transportation from the Rec.
Center to Lakelse Lake (boarding at 8:00AM)
Are you up for this challenge!
Deadline for Registration is Thursday September 6 th , 2012.
Call Cassidi KT Bolton at (250) 639-9361 ext 360 or
Marc-André d. at (250) 632-7566
or e-mail: gamelain@hotmail.com
if you have any questions
The event is scheduled for September 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM Rain or Shine.
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Haisla Tourism - Summer Students
On August 30, 2012 the Haisla
Tourism Student Crew completed
their program. Haisla Tourism
would like to acknowledge Jodi
Carol Harry and Lyle Stewart for
their commitment to ensure that
Haisla Youth Paddling Program
maintains a high quality of standards.
Canada Summer Jobs is
an initiative from the Government
of Canada that provides funding
to help employers create summer
job opportunities for students. It is
designed to focus on local priorities,
while achieving tangible results
for both students and their communities.
Members of the student crew have gone back to school. Jodi Carol Harry
is attending Grade 12 at Kitimat City High and Lyle Stewart is attending
Vancouver Community College in the Culinary Arts program.
We would like to wish you all the best in your studies.
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Secondary School Apprenticeship
On August 30 th , the Secondary
School Apprenticeship participants
completed the program.
We would like to acknowledge
Chad Duncan for his commitment
to the Kitamaat Village
Beautification Project. The
Secondary School Apprenticeship
(SSA) is a career program
that provides students with the
opportunity to begin an apprenticeship
while still in high school
and to earn high school credits
for doing so. It provides a
smoother transition from school to work, and a quicker route to certification in
a trade. The project is funded by the Nechako Kitamaat Development
Funds Society and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
via the Skills and Partnership Fund.
Chad worked with other carpenters enrolled in this project. With the collaboration
of Colin Light as journeyman the project represents an opportunity for
the carpenters to enhance their skills and have their hours recognized under
the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Throughout this project he performed
different carpentry tasks and acquired on-the-job training. Chad has developed
enough interest to consider carpentry as career option.
Chad has gone back to school. He is attending the Mount Elizabeth High
School in grade 11.
We would like to wish Chad all the best in his studies.
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During the last month, the participants
have resumed their
activities at the Community
Garden. It was an incredible
growing season with a lot of
sun and just enough rain. The
corn struggled a bit with the
dry weather but it’s still growing
and hopefully it reaches
maturity before the first frost.
Kitamaat Village Community Garden
GARDENING NEWS
A garden needs lot of care in
order to have results. The Haisla
Tourism Crew, Jody Harry
and Lyle Stewart, maintained
the Community Garden.
Marilyn has provided guidance
for making improvements to
the garden. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Marilyn for her hard work and
patience. The vegetables are sweet and tasty….can’t wait for potatoes. We also would
like to thank the participants from Haisla School, Leanna Brady, as well as Jody Harry and
Lyle Stewart from Haisla Tourism. Together they have succeeded in making this area a
garden.
The Community Garden Project is part of the Haisla Heritage Corridor sponsored by the
Nechako Kitimat Development Funds Society. We are currently planning for the next
season. If you have any questions or if you would like to have more information, please
contact the Haisla Nation Council - Front Desk of the Band Office (639-9361).
“Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of
perspiration” Lou Erickson
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Haisla Marine Planning News (#12)
Aimed to change a Vision into Action
The Haisla Traditional Territory is home to some of the richest
marine environments in the world. The Haisla Nation,
who has lived in harmony with land and water since their beginning,
has relied on the marine resource for their subsistence.
Despite this rich marine ecosystem, many Haisla
members have noticed a steady decline of the resources over
the years; oolichan, chum salmon, crabs just to name few.
Habitat damage, pollution, overfishing and climate change,
are all factors that have contributed to the decline.
So far, little effort has been given to acquire a better understanding
and ultimately resolve the problems. In the spring of
2009, leaders of our community joined the other North Coast
First Nations Communities to come up with a plan that identified
important values and resources found within the Haisla
Traditional Territory and described how these resources
should be managed. Since then, the Haisla Marine Use Plan
Advisory Committee has been working hard to develop the
plan based on the integrated marine use planning principles.
The Haisla Marine Use Plan Advisory Committee is pleased
to share information on the marine planning process that the
Community is undergoing. The brochure Common Questions
About the Haisla Marine Use Plan presents basic information
on the Marine Planning Process. Please do not
hesitate to contact the Band Office (250) 639-9361 if you
would like to have more information on the Haisla Marine Use
Plan.
Aix-Gwa-Las
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FROM: Social Development Office
DATE: September 5, 2012
There is a new policy in regards to the Children Out of the Parental
Home [COPH] which is: Any new COPH requests have to be referred to
the Ministry of Children and Families Extended Family Program. Therefore,
this office is getting away from funding COPH for new requests as
the program is now administered by MCFD for off-reserve and onreserve.
An example of COPH is a grandmother caring for a grandchild.
REMINDER:
Renewals and job searches have to be submitted by the 15 th of every
month.
It’s important to note: This office will only deal with clients not with
grandmothers/mothers of clients, etc.
Christmas is around the corner!
Once again Haisla Nation Council will host Christmas dinners for Haisla
Members in Vancouver, Terrace, Kitamaat and will also include
the town of Kitimat this year.
This is a work in progress, please watch for flyers regarding dates,
venues & times for all locations.
I am on the look out for Santa’s Helpers again this year….it’s a lot of
work, but at the end of the day the sparkle in our children and grandchildren’s
eyes are priceless!!
There were a lot of comments and suggestions after the Kitamaat
Dinner last year, I encourage you to be part of the planning and prepping
for this years Kitamaat Dinner.
Thank you, Sue
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Dad and Mom are very proud.
Clarence & Colleen Nyce are pleased
to announce the June 2012 Graduation
of their daughter, Amy Leigh
Nyce. Amy graduated ‘with distinction’
from the University of Victoria’s
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree Program. She has since
passed her Registered Nursing exam
and is working at Victoria’s Royal
Jubilee General Hospital.
Much appreciation is extended to Haisla Nation Council for the
education support given to Amy over the years. In particular,
many thanks to Keith Nyce and Deborah Wilson-Green.
Congratulations Amy! Job Well Done!!
From Haisla Nation Council and Staff
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Getting to know
I'm Rob Buller, Kitimat's
newest Constable. I just
recently transferred from
Ontario where I am originally
from. I graduated
from Depot in 2004 and
was posted to Ontario.
I have been working
in the Drug Section in
the Greater Toronto Area
for t h e l a s t 8
years. When I decided I
wanted to move west I
was offered a few locations,
but chose Kitimat because of its small size and proximity to
hunting and fishing. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and enjoying
my time here in Kitimat.
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*Notices*
Reminders:
If you do not have a mail box, the flyer delivery person will tuck the flyer in your
door.
Our flyer delivery people do their best to get the flyer to every home in the community.
Thank you for your understanding & patience. We want to keep our flyer delivery
people safe, if you have a dog/s please keep your dogs tied up—away from
your mailbox.
Sorry…..No Birthday, Anniversary or FREE Commercial Business Advertising
Submissions.
Off Reserve Members:
If you live off-reserve and would like a copy of the Dootilh delivered to your home, please
contact: Sue @ 250 639-9361 ext 106
Haisla Nation Membership Addresses
It’s important to keep the Haisla Nation Membership Address list current.
If you move or a family member moves, PLEASE call me to update your address.
If you have reached the age of 18 (voting age) please contact our office so we can
add your current information to our list. ** Will require your date of birth and band
number.
Phone: 250 639-9361 ext 106
Toll Free: 1-888-842-4752
Email: operationscoordinator@haisla.ca
Due to the cost of producing the Dootilh—the following prices are in effect:
1/8 page: $10.00
1/4 page: $25.00
1/2 page: $50.00
Full page: $100.00
Please include payment with your Dootilh submission.
Haisla Nation Council
PO Box 1101
Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0
Phone: (250) 639-9361
Fax: (250) 632-2840 17
Check out our website @ www.haisla.ca