úcwalmicw - In-SHUCK-ch Nation

Úcwalmicw D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 1
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úcwalmicw
Vo l u m e 8 I s s u e 1 2 D e ce m b e r 2 0 1 0
Our Piece of
History
Sylvester Sam
sylvester.sam@inshuckch.com
How many people know their family
history more than just who their
grandparents were? How many know
who of our ancestors never returned
home? How many know the names
of past leaders but don’t know how
they helped their people in times
when there weren’t any paths to
follow?
In the early part of the 1900's Canada
went to war and many of our people
signed up to fight. Many never saw
their homeland again. Most of the
membership are unaware natives
couldn’t fight in the war unless they
gave up their status which many did.
Most of the membership knows their
family but may not know an uncle or
aunt who went overseas and never
came home.
Native leadership in the past had
to deal with issues without the
benefit of training and limited access
to information. They had their
members’ best interest at heart and
had to make hard decisions. Most
members are unaware of this.
Does the Dan family know all the
work done on behalf of Skatin by
Chief Tommy Dan? Are all the
descendants of Chief Dan Paul
aware of what has he done for us?
Are the great grandchildren of past
councilors/brothers Paul, Gabe and
Dennis aware of the struggles they
endured trying to improve our lives?
How many know how Samahquam
got houses built in the 1990s? How
many know how long has Douglas
being working on the deal to build
independent power? Sadly the
answer is probably not many.
Today if you asked the youth who
Tommy Dan, Dan Paul or Paul
Williams were they would reply "I
don’t know." The same can be said
of our signers of the Declaration of
Lillooet Tribe. Communities need
to fix this sorry event by starting to
teach our own history before those
who are most informed pass on
and we lose the information. Who
will tell the story of how Skatin
got a school in the early 60s? Who
will pass on what happened May
10th, 1911? September 24th, 1990?
December 15th, 1993?
I know who my grandparents were
and where they lived and married.
I know my grandfather on my
father’s side, recorded dealings with
Rivtow and also worked with Chief
Dan Paul. My grandfather, on my
Above: Nkasusa (Chief Harry Peters). One of the signers
of the Lillooet Declaration of 1911
mother’s side, signed the Lillooet
Declaration. I also know where both
of them and their wives are buried.
I was lucky to live at home and was
taught my family history.
I speak from the perspective of a
member of Skatin but if we used
references from Samahquam and
Port Douglas the same questions
would come up. I ask how we can
fix this. Please talk about this among
yourselves and help preserve our
history. Some of my statements are
harsh but they are as always my
words not others. Thank you for
your attention.
Publications Mail Agreement
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Return Undeliverable Canadian
Addresses to:
In-SHUCK-ch Nation
41290-B Lougheed Highway
Deroche BC V0M 1G0

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 2
Address Updates
Newsletter
Submissions
All members are welcome to announce
any upcoming events, such as anniversaries,
birth announcements, or meetings.
Poems, artwork, thoughts, articles and
letters are welcome. The next newsletter
deadline is:
Wednesday, December 15,
2010
Please contact the newsletter editor at the
In-SHUCK-ch office in Deroche or write to:
Andrea Brice/Úcwalmicw Newsletter
41290-B Lougheed Hwy.
Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0
Ph: 604-820-6873
Fax: 604-820-6847
Email: ucwalmicw@inshuckch.com
www.inshuckch.com.
Editorial Policy
Úcwalmicw is produced monthly by
In-SHUCK-ch Nation. Our purpose is to inform
readers about the In-SHUCK-ch treaty
making process. We will gladly accept
signed comments, questions and opinions
about our newsletter and will consider
withholding contributor’s name if desired.
We reserve the right to edit for grammar,
space and sensitivity.
Individual articles from the Úcwalmicw
may be reprinted, photocopied or redistributed
with permission from the Úcwalmicw
provided the date of publication and source
of the material is indicated. Please notify
Úcwalmicw at ucwalmicw@inshuckch.
com if you would like to reprint an article.
Kukwstum’ckál’ap.
Úcwalmicw
Is Your
Address
Up to Date?
Important notice to all Douglas, Skatin and
Samahquam community members:
In-SHUCK-ch Nation has now entered an important
time in the development of our Government and
communication plays a key role in moving forward
as a nation.
The In-SHUCK-ch Nation staff have been working hard
to get the required information out to the membership.
The staff appreciates the feedback they’ve received at
the Regional & Community Gatherings, however we
would like more input from all members. Our priority is to
ensure each member has access to all information
required in order for you to familiarize yourself with the
In-SHUCK-ch Nation Constitution, Final Agreement and
the progress of our developing government.
Currently, some of the staff are going door-to-door to
handout this information and receive your feedback in
return.
Please provide Alec McLachlan (Enrolment Clerk) with
your current contact information, including:
physical and/or mailing address, email and phone
number. Thank you!
Contact:
Lori Vandenburg (Eligibility & Enrolment Coordinator)
Ph: 604. 820.6873 - Ext# 117
Email: alec.mclachlan@inshuckch.com

Úcwalmicw D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 3
Nation Task Group
Regional and Community
Treaty Information
Gatherings
REGIONAL GATHERINGS:
Mission
Monday, December 6, 2010
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
33150 First Avenue
Mission Friendship Centre
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
Vancouver
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
40 Begbie Street
New Westminster
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
Chilliwack
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
Minto Room, Evergreen Hall
9291 Corbould Street
Contact Sly, 604-751-3608
ELDERS GATHERINGS:
Skatin
Sunday, December 19, 2010
11 am - 5 pm
Peoples Hall, Skatin Old Hall
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS:
Tipella
Monday, December 13, 2010
5 - 8 pm (dinner provided)
Douglas Administration Office
Contact Vern, 778-231-4957
Skatin
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
5 - 8 pm (dinner provided)
Band Sub Office
(Former HLS Bldg)
Contact Vern, 778-231-4957
Q’aLaTKú7em (Baptiste Smith)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
6 - 9 pm (dinner provided)
Q’aLaTKú7em Cultural Centre
(Baptiste Smith Multiplex)
Main Room
Contact Sly, 604-751-3608
YOUTH GATHERINGS:
In This Issue
Our Piece of History......... 1
Address Updates............... 2
Land Development.......... 4
Treaty..................................... 7
Culture.................................. 9
Driving Safety...................10
Announcements..............12
Fun........................................12
Calendar.............................16
UcwalmÍcwts
Merry Christmas!
snow
máqa7
snowsuit
(one
, ,
piece)
takatáka
Deroche
Sunday, December 19, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Deroche Office
Contact Shawn, 604-615-8109
Cancelled until
Further Notice
December , ,
Pant ta Snéqwema
I am cold, I am going to warm
myself by the fire.
lháxillhkan, náskan qwátslec
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation Constitution
This information was taken from the
English to Statimcets Dictionary Volume I

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 4
Land Development
Metal Detecting
Request Denied
Maurice DePaoli
Heritage Resource Advisor
In response to a request from a
Mr. Marty Prear asking permission
to use metal detecting devices in
the area of Port Douglas, 29 Mile
House:
Mr. Prear,
We appreciate your interest in the
history of the Harrison-Lillooet
Wagon Road and the gold rush era
in British Columbia. The trail and
all roadhouse sites and artifacts
associated with that era are very
important to In-SHUCK-ch Nation.
You should be aware that In-
SHUCK-ch Nation is currently
undertaking efforts to have the trail
rejuvenated so that it can be used by
tourists. Part of those efforts involve
preserving and conserving all
remaining cultural resources along
the trail corridor.
Regrettably, we cannot permit your
activities in our valley. If you are not
already familiar with the provincial
Heritage Conservation Act, I suggest
you acquire a copy- your proposed
activities could constitute violations
of that act.
Please be aware also that In-
SHUCK-ch Nation has enacted
a Heritage Policy, which forbids
anyone from removing any cultural
material from our traditional territory
unless it is within the context of a
Úcwalmicw
proper scientific evaluation, with
proper permits obtained from us and
from the Provincial Government.
Extraction of historic artifacts
along the Harrison-Lillooet Wagon
Road from Port Douglas to 29 Mile
House, has been a longstanding
concern for the In-SHUCK-ch
people and for the provincial
Heritage Branch. I would imagine
that they would respond in the same
manner we have. We intend on
preventing any further depletion of
cultural resources.
Sincerely,
Maurice DePaoli
Heritage Resources Advisor
Snu’snúk’wa7
Connecting
to the Grid;
Celebrating
a Legacy
Shannon Chapman
shannon.chapman@inshuckch.com
Following the day that is
traditionally recognized as honoring
our Veterans, the people of the
Xa’xtsa, Samahquam and Skatin
First Nations are receiving the
attention of the world with a long
time coming celebration of finally
being able to connect to the BC
Hydro Grid.
Fittingly, dignitaries from all
levels of government, the public
Above: Now future In-SHUCK-ch generations will know
what safe, reliable power means for the people.
and private sectors, and other
organizations offer speeches that
identify our honored elders and past
leadership who helped us reach this
significant milestone for who were
once considered ‘the lost people’.
It seems so unreal that our home
communities have went seemingly
un-noticed by modern technological
advances and process. When in
fact, around the time of 1846, Port
Douglas was the largest settlement
area for explorers and miners at the
height of the Fraser Canyon Gold
Rush.
There was an estimated 10,500
miners in the Port Douglas
area hoping to strike it rich by
extracting the precious gold from
our rivers. Many long-standing
freight companies first established
themselves as solid companies in
Port Douglas, and later left the
area upon the development of the
Cariboo Wagon Road.

It was a result of urban settlement
and economic activity that
developed the current cities,
and resort destinations in our
neighbouring valleys and corridors.
Then, why in our current way of
life and technological advances, as
it taken over 50 years for the In-
SHUCK-ch communities to actually
be connected to the grid? Sure, the
power lines have towered over our
humble, semi-remote communities
for decades, but until now, with the
help of the private sector, Provincial
and Federal Governments, BC
Hydro did not see it feasible to
construct the needed distribution
lines and sub-stations to electrify
our homes.
This $30 million project was funded
by a partnership between St’at’imc
Nation, BC Hydro’s Remote
Community Electrification program
and Indian and Northern Affairs
Canada.
It was the vision of our current
and past leadership and elders, and
their commitment to creating a
better future for the next generation
that brought us to Tipella on
November 12, 2010 to celebrate the
accomplishment of being able to
plug in a coffee maker or toaster.
Úcwalmicw D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 5
Above: Mali-hat-kwa (Gwen Therrien) is a Spiritual
Healer and elder from Shuswap and Samahquam.
of life enjoyed by even our closest
neighbors.
These negotiations between BC
Hydro, the Provincial government
and the St’at’imc began formally in
1993. Our leaders were tired of unreliable,
expensive diesel generators,
and discussed the need for reliable
power for our families.
Chief Mike Leach, Chair of the
Stl’atl’imx Chiefs Council shares,
"It is important to note that the
negotiations are not over. It is the
generations that are coming behind
us that will continue this work. I
used to listen to Annie Smith Jim
in Chilliwack, and heard her reject
an offer in negotiations." She said
to the people in assembly, "We will
not accept chicken feed for chickens.
The power must come to the
communities, we must not give up.”
Land Development
Above: Are the drummers that stood up to share the heartbeat of the people in celebration this joyous occasion.
Now that the communities will have
power, we as a people have other
important things to work on. Other
long standing challenges to our
communities include road safety,
telecommunications, and economic
development opportunities.
The province of British Columbia
has committed funding to road
improvements, but it is contingent
on the outcome of the current and
on-going In-SHUCK-ch Nation
treaty negotiations.
Similar to the dream of having
electricity, many of our leadership
are negotiating the goal of making
the road a two lane gravel road, safe
and accessible for all season driving.
The dream of obtaining safe,
reliable power is attributed to our
beloved Annie Smith Jim, Chief
Allan Smith, Chief Paul Williams,
The Honorable Barry Penner,
Councillor Gabe Williams Sr.,
Minister of Aboriginal Relations
Councillor Dennis Williams, Pah-
and Reconciliation for the Province
EE, Molly Phillips and Chief
of BC exclaims, “When I go to
George Gabriel, amongst a long
list of other leaders and dignitaries
who sat at the table and voiced their
grievances and negotiated the right
to be brought up to the standards
In-SHUCK-ch Nation Chief
Negotiator, Gerard Peters indicates,
“When we reflect on where we come
from, we need to reflect on where we
are going.”
Victoria, I go there for you. This
is an emotional day for me, when
I look back on my time in office, I
Continued Celebrating a Legacy on p 6

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 6
Land Development
Continued Celebrating a Legacy from p 5
will remember this moment." He
also explains that there are about
$24 million in funds for the road
improvements. To date, there
has been $2 million spent on the
road, and the rest will flow upon
Above: Barry Penner, Minister of Aboriginal Relations
and Reconciliation for BC said, “This is an emotional
day for me, when I look back on my time in office, I will
remember this moment."
completion of treaty negotiations.
To underscore the reliance of
access and progression of economic
activity in the territory, Grand Chief
Stuart Phillip of the BC Union
of Indian Chiefs adds, “Today’s
ceremony represents an initial step.
Without access, economic
development and opportunity is
far removed. The improvements
to the road should be short order,
it should not take another decade.
Úcwalmicw
The connection to power is a
fundamental right that we deserved.
We need to take these special
moments to celebrate our successes.
Our babies who are here today will
now lead an easier life than what
their parents and grandparents had
to endure.”
It was BC Hydro’s vision to advance
First Nations’ opportunities for
creating environmentally friendly
electricity for the residents of our
communities.
BC Hydro awarded a $1.4 million
tree clearing contract to In-SHUCKch
Resource Management, who in
turn had the opportunity to hire first
aid attendants, tree fallers, flaggers
and other people to help in the
completion of this revolutionary
project. These hydroelectric power
projects, were built in conjunction
with a relationship with Cloudworks
Energy, and is 7 years in the making.
The connection to the grid is
made possible by the construction
of 6 run-of-the-river projects in
the Douglas traditional territory,
with the potential output of 155
megawatts of clean power.
Bev Van Ruyven, Deputy CEO and
Executive Vice President of BC
Hydro states, “this is perhaps one
of the most exciting times in BC
Hydro’s history, given the mandate
of the Clean Energy Act, which
requires BC Hydro to create a
clean energy legacy in BC through
innovation, technology and the use
of clean or renewable resources.
For the Samahquam, Skatin and
Xa’xtsa communities, electrification
of this valley has been a long time
coming.”
In the lead up to this incredible
achievement, our communities
have also been going through an
environmental site assessment
process. All of the noisy, expensive,
diesel generator sites will be cleaned
up.
It took decades for this moment to
arrive, and my fellow In-SHUCKch
Nation citizens, I raise my hands
in thanks to the accomplishments
you have made for your selves.
The eyes of the world are upon us.
Together, we will show them where
we came from, and where we are
going.
Tuesdays at Mission Library
Family Ties
Connecting Our Generations
Genealogy Work Bee
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring photos to scan, get
help to fill out your family
tree or do research on
the internet.
Potluck on the last Tuesday of
every month.
Everyone Welcome
Contact Agnes:
604.826.5175

Úcwalmicw D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 7
Why Treaty?
David Skerik
david.skerik@inshuckch.com
What I learned about the Final
Agreement: It’s a Tool for Bringing
People Home.
I wrote my final paper for school,
finally. I began a year ago; the
paper is on the In-SHUCK-ch
treaty compared to the status quo.
This article is a summary of what I
learned while writing my paper.
The treaty was negotiated with three
goals in mind:
• self-government,
• cultural enhancement, and
• economic and financial
self-sufficiency.
These goals aim at In-SHUCK-ch
nation building. The purpose of In-
SHUCK-ch nation building is to
bring people home. People will not
come home until they perceive they
have a reasonable chance at a good
life. Treaty is a tool for bringing
people home.
Summary of Treaty Benefits
• No more Indian Act.
• Individuals keep status (and
benefits) and can pass status to
children.
• Hunting, fishing, and gathering
rights defined over 4700 km 2
(entire territory).
• Stewardship rights defined over
the entire territory.
• Road upgrades through entire
territory: two-lane, all-season road
(worth $30 million).
• Good title to 163 km 2 of land
connecting the communities
between Harrison and Lillooet
Lakes.
• Individual and family lands are
guaranteed.
• Ownership of surface and
subsurface resources.
• Water reservation for hydro-power
development (IPP).
• A forestry agreement between
In-SHUCK-ch and BC stimulating
jobs in the territory.
• A government based on inherent
rights, transparent, and
accountable to the people.
• Financial support of $42.3 million
in year one .
• Annual transfers of $4.3 million to
support self-government,
increasing 3.1% annually.
• Additional $10 million to bands
from INAC capital program and
continued access with treaty.
For In-SHUCK-ch nation building,
shedding the Indian Act is equally
important as having recognized
aboriginal title and rights, the
treaty does both. In addition, jobs
are stimulated and improved road
access is guaranteed through side
agreements.
Treaty
The In-SHUCK-ch treaty
and constitution erase gender
discrimination in the event of
marriage breakdown on-reserve.
They also fix two central problems
with the Indian Act: no redress for
membership and silence on financial
management standards. Support
for an accountable and transparent
government comes from economic
opportunity and annual transfers
re-negotiated every five years. As
a result, governance is supported
by predictable and stable funding.
Finally, cultural and stewardship
rights are recognized across the
entire territory.
With better services, economic
development opportunity, and
cultural enhancement, In-SHUCKch
people will be signalled to
come home. With treaty, nation
re-building begins. Success is
measured by the number of people
residing on In-SHUCK-ch territory.
Today, 80% of the In-SHUCK-ch
band members live away. Will the
people get the signal to come home
under the Indian Act? No, it’s the
wrong tool for bringing people
home – it was designed to do the
opposite.
Treaty is a tool for bringing
In-SHUCK-ch people home. The
conclusion that I reach in the paper
is that the In-SHUCK-ch Nation
Final Agreement is worth initialling
and learning more about. If it turns
out that you don’t like it you can
always vote no.
If you are interested in reading all
70 pages of my paper send me an
email I will pass it on to you!

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 8
Treaty
Eligibility &
Enrolment
Update
Lori Vandenberg
enrolment@inshuckch.com
This month, the Enrolment Staff
have been to several Regional
Gathering meetings to make it easier
for the people who attend these
meetings to enrol.
At the beginning of the month
Lori attended all the Regional
Gatherings in Mission, Vancouver
and Chilliwack. In the middle of the
month Alec attended all the Regional
Gatherings in Tipella, Skatin and
Baptiste. During the month of
December the Enrolment staff will
also be attending all the Regional
Gatherings as well.
Also during this month the
Enrolment Staff were able to go
to In-SHUCK-ch members homes
and help them with the Enrolment
Application. The Enrolment Staff
were just in the Chilliwack area
but are planning to go to other
areas as well. If you would like
the Enrolment staff to visit you at
your house please send your phone
number and name to:
enrolment@inshuckch.com
so we can keep you updated on
when we will be able to visit you.
This month at the General Assembly
the Enrolment Staff will be present to
help anyone who has yet to complete
an Enrolment Application.
Úcwalmicw
Xa’xtsa
Information
Gathering
Randel Charlie
randel.charlie@inshuckch.com
The Xa’xtsa (DFN) Information
Team was organized by a group of
Xa’xtsa members to make sure that
all DFN people are kept up to date
on issues of concern to all of us.
On November 21 the team hosted
a treaty information session in
Mission. This session was very well
attended, so much so that we nearly
ran out of food.
There were two main presentations
at this session:
• “Where we are at with treaty”
presented by Dr. Bruce Milne,
senior negotiator for Canada
• “Addressing DFN’s Concerns”
presented by In-SHUCK-ch lawyer
Robert Reiter
Each presentation had a handout
for people to take home, and these
handouts are available on the
In-SHUCK-ch website.We are
honoured to have In-SHUCK-ch
and Xa’xtsa Elders attending and
asking questions, and it is especially
encouraging to see young members
educating themselves about issues
that will affect their future.
The next meeting will be on
December 11, at 10:00am to
2:00pm at the Mission Friendship
Centre. This session will focus on
comparing Treaty to the Indian
Act in terms of actual benefits to
members.
Please let Randel, Josh, Mona, Ollie,
or Rick know if you are planning
to attend, so we have enough food.
Thank you to all who attended, and
we look forward to seeing you at our
next session.
Salmon
Stewardship
Updates
Torbjorn Rive
Community Consultant / Project Manager
Hello, and season’s greetings to all!
We just have a quick update about
the Salmon Stewardship project
before we enter the much quieter
winter months. Work and studies
will continue with the school-kids,
and some community members
(especially our project volunteers
and leaders), but there will of course
be limited fieldwork during this
frigid season!
Through this October our community
volunteers were trained over five
days in the Pacific Streamkeepers

Úcwalmicw D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 9
Culture
methodology. If you see Cooper,
Phillip, Mona, Wayne or Dan
Dan – ask them about it! Ask
them the latest news about Salmon
Stewardship in the territory,
and how you can assist in the
stewardship of your streams and
rivers.
As part of the program, children
at the Head of the Lake School
and kids in Samahquam joined in
on fieldtrips to learn about local
stream habitat. Also in Samahquam,
Wayne Smith led the cleanup of the
riverside area. Cars, trash and other
metals were finally cleaned up from
the riverside, which was definitely
cause for celebration. Again, keep
on the lookout for more Salmon
project action and stewardship
activity.
We would like to thank everyone in
the communities for their ongoing
support, interest and participation. In
the Spring we will come back with
more community force!
Kukwstum’ckál’ap
Traditional
Plant Use:
Wild Ginseng
Shawn Gabriel
shawn.gabriel@inshuckch.com
Common Name: Kinnikinnick
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos
uva-ursi
Other Name: Bearberry.
Ucwalmicw Name: km’úsaoz’.
Above: Kinnikinnick was used to treat infections in the
kidneys, bladder and urinary passages.
Plant Description
Is a low, trailing evergreen shrub
about 5 to 15 cm tall that forms a
dense mat. The bark is reddish and
scaly. The leaves are 15 to 30 mm
long with short stems. The flowers
are pink and urn-shaped, growing in
small clusters. The berries are round
and bright red and are white, dry
and mealy inside with a hard seed
(Turner, 1997).
Traditional Uses
The berries of this plant were eaten
raw or cooked and were gathered
in late summer until well into the
winter.
The leaves could also be smoked
like tobacco (Turner, 1997). The
leaves of this plant could also be
used to help with menstruation. The
leaves would be picked, washed,
and dried and then made into a tea
(Williams, 1979). This plant was
often used as a smoking mixture
in pipes to relieve a variety of
aliments.
It could be mixed with Red Willow
(Red Osier Dogwood) bark that
would create a wonderful aroma that
would sooth headaches.
When mixed with Field Mint it
would create a menthol flavour and
a soothing affect. If it was mixed
with Goldenrod flowers and leaves
it could be used as a hunting smoke
to attract deer. Licorice Root would
be mixed with Kinnikinnick to add
flavour and medicine.
When mixed with Yarrow a
stimulated, yet cool smoke was
created. Bearberry could also be
added to create an affective diuretic,
astringent, or antiseptic to treat
nephritis, kidney stones, and chronic
cystitis.
Kinnikinnick could also be used
to treat infections in the kidneys,
bladder, and urinary passages. A
helpful hint when making a tea out
of the leaves is to the drink the tea
approximately three to four hours
after eating, in order to maximize its
activity throughout the body .
Plant Location
This plant can be found on dry
slopes, or on sandy and welldrained,
exposed soils (Turner,
1997).
References:
i) Gwen Therrien (mali-hat-kwa).
Ucwalmicw Newsletter, July 1999.
Image Resources:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 • P a g e 1 0
Driving Safety
Úcwalmicw
DRIVING FOREST ROADS
FOREST ROAD PROCEDURE #1
(May 1, 2009 – Chilliwack Forest Road Management Group)
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dck
These procedures apply to all forest roads in the Chilliwack Forest District. Remember,
roads are radio assisted not radio controlled. Drive accordingly.
DRIVE DEFENSIVELY – EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Known Hazards
1. Excessive Speed 5. Extreme dust, fog, or smoky conditions
2. Failure to follow traffic control procedures 6. High traffic volumes
3. Passing other vehicles on narrow roads 7. Soft shoulders
4. Freezing rain or snow 8. Reduced traction with road surface
1. Drivers must be fully licensed and certified for the vehicle being driven.
2. All traffic must drive on the right-hand side of the road.
3. Drivers shall slow down for oncoming traffic, when passing a stopped vehicle or when meeting
road maintenance equipment.
4. All “Empty” direction traffic will allow all “Loaded” direction traffic the unobstructed clearance
to pass safely.
5. Vehicles or equipment over 11’ 6” (3.5 meter) wide must be escorted by a radio equipped vehicle with
headlights and safety flashers on (see FRP #3 Low-bedding/Wide loads).
6. Drive at a safe speed with headlights and taillights on. Be aware of road conditions and drive
accordingly, obey all posted speed limits and other road signs.
7. All drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts. Seatbelts save lives!
8. There must be no loose articles in the vehicle cab that could become potential projectiles in a
sudden stop. Such items must be stowed away or tied down.
9. All accidents and “near misses” must be reported within 24 hours to the appropriate supervisor.
10. Vehicles must not stop on haul roads except at a safe passing point or a turn out. In case of a
breakdown, flares or reflectors must be utilized and other road users informed. If parking in a
turnout, ensure you leave room for other vehicles to still use it.
11. Never pass any vehicle without notifying them on the radio and receiving the “OK”. The lead
vehicle is responsible for slowing down, providing room and advising the passing vehicle when it
is safe to pass.
12. All trucks over 5,500kg GVW must be equipped with the following safety equipment;
• PPE (hardhat, hi-vis vest, boots,
protective eyeglasses)
• Personal first aid kit
• Roadside flares/triangles
• Load flags
• Two way radio (only one two way radio permitted in
trucks) One working fire extinguisher
• Axe or Pulaski & Shovel
• Tire chains (during winter)
Follow the “3 C’s”: Courtesy Common Sense Concentration
Participating committee members;

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Driving Safety
RADIO CALLING
FOREST ROAD PROCEDURE #2
(March 25, 2010 – Chilliwack Forest Road Management Group)
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dck
These procedures apply to all forest roads in the Chilliwack Forest District.
Remember, roads are radio assisted not radio controlled drive accordingly.
DRIVE DEFENSIVELY – EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Known Hazards
1. Losing track of your location 5. Unnecessary radio chatter
2. Losing track of other vehicles location 6. Using the wrong frequency
3. Meeting oncoming vehicle without a radio 7. “Walking over” other calls
4. Not following calling procedures 8. Being distracted
1. The terms “Empty or Up” have the same meaning, defined as increasing numbers.
2. The terms “Loaded or Down” have the same meaning, defined as decreasing numbers.
3. Preferred Road call is: Road name followed by the kilometer position then “Up” or “Down”. (Eg.
Harrison East…12 km…Up). Please note: Although “Empty” or “Loaded” are considered acceptable terms, the goal is
to transition towards using “Up & Down” as the new standard.
4. Road calling protocol Loaded Vehicles:
• Loaded vehicles (i.e. Logging trucks, gravel trucks, lowbeds) must call every km regardless of
direction of travel.
5. Road calling protocol All other vehicles, regardless of direction of travel:
• Must call every km when within 3 km of oncoming radio assisted traffic.
• As a courtesy, should call every five km’s.
• As a courtesy, identify themselves: pick-up, low-bed, fuel truck, grader, etc, (i.e. “pick-up…
Harrison East…12 km… Up”
6. Must call situations for both empty and loaded vehicles are:
• When entering a new road system.
• At posted “must call” signs.
• Whenever there is a road frequency/channel change, or when leaving a road.
• Whenever you are stopping and parking on the road, and again when you resume.
• Whenever you encounter a vehicle traveling without a radio.
7. Convoy calling
• The lead vehicle is responsible for calling for all vehicles in the convoy.
• It is the responsibility of the vehicle joining or leaving the convoy to inform and to receive
confirmation from the lead vehicle.
• Convoys can be no more than 1 km long.
• A vehicle more than 1 km behind the lead vehicle is no longer part of that convoy and must call
their own position.
8. Never pass any vehicle without notifying them on the radio and receiving the “OK”.
9. Avoid distractions while monitoring the road channel;
• No unnecessary radio chatter.
• Avoid noise distractions i.e. AM/FM radios, phones, music players, passengers
• Stay on designated road channel at all times while traveling.
Follow the “3 C’s”: Courtesy Common Sense Concentration
.
Participating committee members;

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Úcwalmicw
Announcements
Siq’úta Workshops
Starting Soon!
She Has Arrived!
In-SHUCK-ch Services Society is once again about to start the
Siq’úta Program which will bring Elders and Youth together to learn
and practice siq’úta hand drumming and dancing. Workshops will
be run by seasonal cultural dancer, Gerald Gabriel, from Lil’wat,
Mount Currie. There will also be opportunities to make drums and
stem’tétem (regalia).
Mission Workshop Dates
Mission Friendship Centre
• Tuesday, January 4, 2011: 6-9pm
• Wednesday, January 6, 2011: 6-9pm
• Tuesday, January 10, 2011: 6-9pm
• Wednesday January 11, 2011: 6-9pm
• Tuesday, January 18, 2011: 6-9pm
• Wednesday, January 19, 2011: 6-9pm
Skatin Workshop Dates
Head of the Lake School Gymnasium
• Tuesday, January 4, 2011: 6-9pm
• Wednesday, January 5, 2011: 6-9pm
• Tuesday, January 11, 2011: 6-9pm
• Wednesday January 12, 2011: 6-9pm
• Wednesday, January 19, 2011: 6-9pm
• Thursday, January 20, 2011: 6-9pm
For more information please contact:
Kerry Giesbrecht
Cultural Activity Coordinator
Phone: 604-820-6873
Fax: 604-820-6847
Email: days@inshuckch.com
Carmela and Derek are pleased
to announce the arrival of their
new bundle of joy!
Kered Eden Millice Peters
Born in Abbotsford BC on
October 26 2010. @ 2:33pm,
Weight 9lbs 1oz.
Paternal Grandparents
Mildred Peters and John Gabriel.
Maternal Grandparents
Michael & Irene Smith,
and Gloria Dan.
Deroche Elder's Gathering
Please note that the Deroche
Elder's Gathering will be on the
2nd to last Sunday this Month.
Time: 10 am
Date: Sunday, December 19th
Place: In-SHUCK-ch Office
If you have any questions
please contact:
Jeanette Phillips 604.289.2547
Agnes Giesbrecht 604.826.5175

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Announcements
Call for Catering
Proposals
Douglas First Nation
P.O. Box 606
Mt. Currie, B.C.
V0N 2K0
Tel: 604-894-0021
Fax: 604-894-0031
Catering for 1 lunch & 1 Dinner.
Mission Library Events
December, 2010
Family Storytimes
Every Thursday until December 9, 10:30 - 11:00 am
Fun for all ages and stages! Drop in for some stories, songs,
puppets and more.
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly
Thursday December 16, 6:45 - 7:30 pm
Lights! Reindeer! Jolly old elves! Celebrate the dark days of
winter with this festive program; stories, songs and puppets
for kids of all ages and their families.
Annual Christmas
General Membership Meeting
Saturday, December 18, 2010
All Saints Anglican Church Hall
Mission, B.C.
(provide a.m. snacks plus coffee
and tea.)
Food Safe Required.
For approximately 100-120 people.
Please Submit your proposal to
Loretta Stager at dfnttq@telus.net
by 4:30 December 3, 2010
The League of Extraordinary Readers Teen Book Club
Thursday, December 9, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Adventure? Fantasy? Manga? What will the League read next?
You decide! Bring your favourite book, a friend, or just yourself.
Food, fun, and great books! For ages 12-18.
Mission Book Club
1st Monday each month: December 6, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Love to read? Love to chat? Mission Library invites you to meet
other lovers of literature at the Mission Book Club.
Refreshments provided.
For more information, please call:
604-826-6610
Cora Kollin
Library Services Assistant
Mission Community Library

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Announcements
Letter Policy
The Úcwalmicw welcomes
letters to the editor. Letters
should be fewer than 250 words
and are subject to editing
for clarity, legality, taste and
length. Unsigned letters will
be reviewed and may not be
published. Publication is not
guaranteed. The Úcwalmicw
reserves the right to also publish
letters electronically on our
website.
Send letters to the following:
In-SHUCK-ch Nation
41290-B Lougheed Hwy.
Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0
F: 604-820-6847
E: ucwalmicw@inshuckch.com
CHRISTMAS HAMPER
GIVE AWAY
At each of the December
Community & Regional
Gatherings there will
be an additional
door prize up for grabs.
Úcwalmicw
Ucwalmícwts
Language Program
Come and Join our Class!
Everyone Welcome.
Come and learn your language
in a supportive, relaxed
atmosphere where you can
talk as loud as you want!
Classes are now being held at
the Mission Friendship Centre
(Main Hall) on Tuesday nights,
from 5pm - 8pm.
This year our class project is a
short film Documentary on
Name Giving.
Bring your Drums and any
words you want to learn!
Iy, ámalhkan!
Ucwalmícwts malh!
Kwin t’lh?
Kúkwstum’ckacw
Hú7wimalh
Áma lhkúnsa sq’it.
We will be giving away
a food hamper to one
lucky winner so don’t
miss out!
Hope to see you there!
Merry Christmas from
the In-SHUCK-ch Nation
Task Group!
For more information contact:
Andrea Brice
In-SHUCK-ch Nation
41290-B Lougheed Hwy.
Deroche, BC V0M 1G0
Ph: 604.820.6873 Ext.107
andrea.brice@inshuckch.com
Stam’ ts7a?
Áma sq’it

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Fun
Happy Birthday
Ámhas ku scwétpcensu
to all those born in December:
Quentin Hunter
Jeannette Charlie
Coleen Williams
Connie Williams
Rosanna Nelson
Millie Peters
Patrick Smith
Lyle Peters
Teresa John
Sabrina Sam
Karen Ostensen
Celestine Reyburn
Julia Fransesca
Rose Schneider
Johnathan Keitlah
Felecia Turner
Anastasia Rosette Smith
Kimberly Williams
Linda Gibbs
Clint Quipp
CHRISTMAS SEARCH
X K G I F T S J H
I M W N O E H T M
V Y I Y V R A M X
A G S L L E B O Y
G E E I R I R K H
N A M W O N S G O
I R E W A D I T L
K E N M A E Y Y L
C G E T L E O N Y
O N N S L R V U J
Heavan Newton
Darrel Wells
Theresa Paul
Malcolm Benedict
Francis Smith
Donna Smith
William Schneider
Alvin Griffiths
Caroline Peters
Jason Watt
Samantha Sam
Pamela Hutchinson
Paul Pierre
Jeanette Phillips
Tatyana Schneider
Tasheena Pierre
T A F J O T E W L
S M Q H T P W O E
BELLS REINDEER SNOWMAN WISEMEN
MANGER SANTA SLEIGH ORNAMENT
TREE ELVES TOYS WREATH
STOCKING GIFTS HOLLY NOEL
Vernon Newton
Julia Peters
Haley Dan
Alicia Pierre
Angelique Peters Donald Peters
Martina Pierre Frederick Charlie
Eliza Williams Lawrence Charlie
Katrina Darbyson Marian Peters
Gwen Smith
Denis Giesbrecht
Clara Edwards
Michael Smith Sr. & Irene Smith
(Anniversary)
Mr. & Mrs. H. P. Smith (Anniversary)
NEW YEARS SCRAMBLE
RPY TA
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HCMAPGNEA
_________
HTNDIMGI
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ONSOLALB
________
KNSCAS
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C ANADIAN CIT Y
SCRAMBLE SOLUTION:
EDMONTON HALIFAX
OT TAWA VANCOUVER
TORONTO
REMEMBRANCE DAY SEARCH
S F Y S E K B Y O
N A R E T E V R W
B E C Y C H E A R
A N D R T H R T E
N R O A I P O E B
D S E T R F O M M
S R E I E A I E E
W U X L D I P C M
D O S I K L P J E
T N E M U N O M R
P O P P Y I A S T
U H G Q Y N L I I

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Úcwalmicw
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Regional Gathering Regional Gathering Regional Gathering
Mission
Vancouver
Chilliwack
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
D E C E M B E R
Community Gathering
Tipella
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
P’an’t ta snéqwema
Elders Gatherings
Skatin & Deroche
Community Gathering
Skatin
Winter Solstice
Community Gathering
Q’aLaTKú7em (Baptiste)
Úcwalmicw
Submission Deadline
26 27 28 29 30
D E R O C H E O F F I C E C L O S E D
Christmas Eve
Christmas
D E R O C H E O F F I C E C L O S E D
Boxing Day
New Year’s Eve
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
New Year’s Day
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
J A N U A R Y
Regional Gathering
Mission
Regional Gathering
Vancouver
Regional Gathering
Chilliwack
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
N7úlhcwten
Community Gathering
Tipella
Community Gathering
Skatin
Community Gathering
Q’aLaTKú7em (Baptiste)
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Elders Gathering
Skatin
Elders Gathering
Deroche 30 31