Tell Me Your Life Story - In-SHUCK-ch Nation

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 2EditorialTell Me Your Life StoryMaurice DePaoliLately I've been heavily involved inupdating the In-SHUCK-ch FamilyTree. Yesterday, while reading thenames of men and women who havelong passed from this world, some ofwhom appeared to have nodescendants, I wondered if we as aNation were doing all that we couldto seek out and find our 'lostcitizens,' so to speak.Occasionally I hear the lamenting ofcommunity members who can't gettheir relatives registered or madeband members, some of whom liveabroad, others who have lived hereall their lives and may not evenknow they're connected to In-SHUCK-ch. These are the people wewant to find out about. I've alwaysbeen very curious to see how far thebranches of this family tree spread -what towns, what countries theytouch. Can those branches snag theclothes of these people and bringthem home? Or would they evenwant to come home? And even ifthey did, would we welcome themback?This begs the question, what does itmean to be In-SHUCK-ch? I'veNicholas A. Louie ~ Qi7men ~Dream CatchersVarious Sizes and Prices.thought about this many times sincewe began the meetings of theCitizenship Enrolment andEligibility Focus Group. Thisquestion is the foundation of one ofthe most important documents theNation will produce - its CitizenshipCode. It will require a lot ofdiscussion and contemplation byeveryone; we will all need to agreeon the answer before we can trulycall ourselves a Nation.Until then, we want to knoweverything you know about yourancestors, relatives and descendants.At the In-SHUCK-ch GeneralAssembly on September 24 and 25,2005, we handed out blank familytrees so people could fill them intheir personal genealogy. Theseforms can also be picked up at theDeroche office. So please, startthinking, start asking questions withyour friends and family now. Wewill use these genealogies to updateour records, and hopefully, to learnof members we didn't even knowabout. Tracking down these 'lostcitizens' could potentially be themost rewarding experience we everhave. And once the treaty is signed,imagine the family reunion we couldhost.NewsletterSubmissionsAll members are welcome toannounce any upcoming events,such as anniversaries, birthannouncements, or meetings.Poems, artwork, thoughts, articles,and letters are welcome. The nextnewsletter deadline is October14,2005. Please contact the newslettereditor at the In-SHUCK-ch officein Deroche or write to:Kay FarquharsonUcwalmicw Newsletter41290-B RR#1 Lougheed Hwy.Deroche, BC V0M 1G0Ph: 604-820-6873Fax: 604-820-6847Email: ucwalmicw@inshuckch.comEditorial PolicyUcwalmicw is produced monthlyby In-SHUCK-ch Nation. Ourpurpose is to inform readers aboutthe In-SHUCK-ch treaty-makingprocess. We will gladly acceptsigned comments, questions andopinions about our newsletter andwill consider withholdingcontributor's name if desired. Wereserve the right to edit forgrammar, space and sensitivity.First Nations Arts & CraftsForever Living Products & AvonTelephone: 604-826-9491Email: n_louie@hotmail.comThank you

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 3Nation Task GroupRegional and Community TreatyInformation GatheringsMark your calendars with these important dates and locations.For more details on the gathering in your area, please contact your NTG member or theDeroche office at 604-820-6873.REGIONAL GATHERINGS:ChilliwackWednesday, October 5, 20054 - 8 pm (dinner provided)9025 - B Garden DriveChilliwackContact Bertha (604-316-3539)VancouverSunday, October 2, 20051 - 4 pm (lunch provided)LUMA Native Housing,Common Room1823 E Pender Street,VancouverContact Vern (604-302-4620)MissionThursday, October 20, 20055 - 9 pm (dinner provided)7311 - C James StreetMissionContact Shawn (604-302- 8495)COMMUNITY GATHERINGS:TipellaMonday, October 17, 20055 - 9 pm (dinner provided)Tipella Office(Old School Trailer)Contact Shawn (604-302-8495)Baptiste SmithSaturday, October 22, 20052 - 6 pm (dinner provided)Baptiste Smith MultiplexMain roomContact Bertha (604-316-3539)SkatinTuesday, October 18, 20055 - 9 pm (dinner provided)Band Sub Office(Former HTLS School Bldg)Contact Sly (604-907-0536)ELDERS GATHERINGS:SkatinSunday, October 9, 20051 - 5 pm (lunch at 12pm)Old HallContact Neil (604-217-0454)MissionSunday, October 16, 20051 - 5 pm (lunch at 12pm)Mission Indian FriendshipCentre,33150A First Avenue,MissionContact Neil (604-217-0454)October 2005 Treaty Gathering Topics of Discussion:Unavailable.

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 4Treaty InformationGetting YourInputBertha Purcellbertha.purcell@inshuckch.comHi members. Summer is over and it'stime to pull up your socks and jumpin with the rest of us to gather ourthoughts and discuss what we wouldlike to see for the future. Wheresome of us will be teaching ourchildren the values of our culturaltraditions, the rest will be trying tofind and implement structure to goalong with these traditions.During the last gatherings inChilliwack and Baptiste wediscussed the value of getting inputfrom members on there visions foreconomic development and for theLand Stewardship Plan that wasdeveloped by Timberline ForestInventory Consultants (this report isin draft form for communitydiscussions).Also, to better understand the wholetreaty process, I have gone back andreviewed the first steps in the treatyprocess with the members, endingwith our current stage. I suggestedthat Chilliwack members take thebinder the office has provided andput important documents in it (eg.SOI, Constitution, Six Stages, etc.).If there are concerns or question,please contact me at 604-795-9163or 604-316-3539. I will see you atthe next round of regionalgatherings. The Chilliwack gatheringwill be held October 5, 2005 and theBaptiste gathering on October 22,2005.August GatheringsHome and AwaySylvester Samsylvester.sam@inshuckch.comThe format for the August gatheringswas changed, combining the onesheld in Skatin, Samahquam andDouglas into one held in Skatin onAugust 24, 2005. The ones usuallyheld in Mission, Chilliwack andVancouver were held in Leq:a'mel onAugust 25, 2005. Rob Reiter andJosh Alexander made presentations.This format change was used assome staff members were onholidays and this format wasrequested by the members.Rob's presentation included anoverview of what is happening withthe treaty so far and covered most ofthe chapters in the Agreement inPrinciple (AiP). Although somepeople were already wishing to moveinto implementing their rights, hecautioned us to be thorough inplanning.Josh spoke about the land aspectsconcerning what we realisticallyshould have total control over andwhat we should have a form ofjurisdiction over. The question ofwho decides on the 'value' of ourland was also raised and discussed.There were also several questionswhich were asked during thegatherings (listed below) which wereanswered by Rob or Josh.1. What is the affect of recent courtcases on our process? There is noreal bearing.2. Will all license holders lose theirlicenses in the territory? No, but wewill give out licenses in the future.3. Will we lose our status as natives?No, we will issue our own ID's andwill continue to enjoy the samerights all natives have.4. Will Forestry be held liable fortheir pre-1950 practices? No, butthey will have to repair any presentdamages before we take over theland.5. How is our land valued? B.C. andCanada say that it is valued by thetimber on it or its potential fortimber; we say it is valued by itsculture.6. What is the effect of NAFTA onour water rights? We will have a sayin the matter internationally.7. Who presently is responsible forwater quality in the territory? B.C.8. Is the pictograph above Skatinknown? No, but Maurice will beadvised to look into it.9. How will the Treaty be voted on?On voting day it will take 50% + 1 ofall eligible voters. This is unlike theusual voting method when we countonly those who show up. We havehigh hopes of closer to 100 % tocontinued Home & Away p5

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 5Treaty InformationHome & Away from p4ensure we are doing a thorough job.A registered person not voting iscounted as a 'no.'10. Why are we already 'settling' forless than our SOI? We are not, butwe are realistic since a map of all theSOI's sent in by First Nationsequaled 150% of B.C.11. What about our tax exemption?We will lose it, but not until we canafford to.12. When we are talking taxes are wetalking income tax or sales tax? Onlyincome tax presently, sales tax willbe discussed by the developmentgroup.13. What about the Loan? We areworking to have it erased off thebooks or stretched out until we canreasonably pay it off. Presently weare in the process of extending thedeadline.14. How will our land bedesignated? More than 'Fee Simple.'15. Is there a level of accountabilitybuilt into our treaty? We can put it inif desired, but it will be better offcovered by constitutions.16. Is there any truth to the rumor wehad a graveyard in the FraserValley? Unsure, will be looked into.17. Will our transfer payments betaxable? No, we will be agovernment delivering services.Though there was a difference in theformat of the gatherings, thesentiment and desire for commongoals was apparent. I did notice thatthe Interim Government was presentat these gathering which is what themembers wanted and althoughseveral NTG members were onholiday, most made an effort toattend the gatherings if they could.What's happeningwith the AiP…?The newest version of the Agreement in Principle(AiP), Version 20, dated July 13, 2005, is nowavailable for review.If you would like to review the AiP, contact your localBand office or Rachel Griffith at the In-SHUCK-choffice in Deroche at 604-820-6873 orresearch@inshuckch.com.DFN Constitution from frontthoughts please contact one of thecouncil members or any of thecommittee members (listed below).The next steps of the committee willbe to meet with the Douglas FirstNation council to review the firstdraft. Once this is done we willarrange to have a gathering both inthe territory and in the Fraser Valleyto review and get comments from thecitizens. We hope to be able to havethe gatherings in October. Pleasekeep an eye out for the gatheringdates.If you have any questions orcomments please contact any of thecouncil or committee members.Council Members:Chief Darryl PetersCouncillor Barb PetersCouncillor Don HarrisCouncillor Jane SamCommittee Members:Cecille ComeauBecky PetersMona LingerNeil PhillipsShawn GabrielOliver M. PetersXup ya7* Janitor / Basic Maintenance* Forklift - BST, 1 & 2* 28 Years Production* First Nation Activities VolunteerHome: 604-814-2042Email: olliepeters@shaw.ca

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 6CultureSkatin Constitution from frontwe can identify our ancestors andknow where they lie now. The landwe have identified is well agreed to;we gathered enough to state "theselands are ours".All the information we gathered isbeing put into a draft documentwhich we will bring to the nextround of meetings. During the nextround of meetings we will welcomeideas of what will work and whatneeds more work. The next roundwill be September 19, 2005 inSkatin, September 27, 2005 inVancouver, and October 4, 2005 inMission. If you know anyone whodoesn't hear about our meetings fromfamily or the newsletter, please tellthem. We need to make sureeveryone gets their input in theconstitution.If our efforts say everything youneed in a constitution, we willdiscuss how we will ratify it. If thisis not the case we will considerdoing another draft but we don't havemany issues we all don't agree on. Ifyou cannot make any of ourscheduled meetings please make surewe get your information or ideas youwould like to have considered.Maurice DePaolimaurice.depaoli@inshuckch.comWith Pauline J. Peters now onmaternity leave, the torch is nowpassed to me to facilitate the focusgroup meetings and provide updatesfor the newsletter. However it hasbeen brought to my attention that anupdate has yet to be written. Ourapologies.The CEEFG has met twice already,and another meeting is scheduled forThursday, September 15th (it willhave come and gone by the time thenewsletter reaches your mailbox).The members of the focus group whohave regularly attended are:Douglas- Shawn Gabriel, John JackSkatin- Maklit Saul, Joe Frank,Sylvester Sam, Wallace HenrySamahquam- Bertha Purcell, BrendaLester, Agnes Giesbrecht, NaomiChabautyIf you have any questions which youwould like the focus group toanswer, please approach any of thesemembers and they would be happy toNeed to contact your IRA?Here are the Indian Registry Agents for your community:Samahquam NationRose M. SmithBaptiste Smith IR 1Bc/o PO Box 610Mt. Currie, BCV0N 2K0Phone/Fax: 604-894-5679Cell: 604-698-1240Email: kakeeka18@yahoo.caCitizenship Eligibility and EnrolmentFocus Group (CEEFG) UpdateDouglas First NationJane SamPO Box 606Mt. Currie, BCV0N 2K0Phone: 1-600-700-3271Fax: 1-600-700-9238Cell: 604-302-3060Email: jane.sam@inshuckch.comoblige.Pauline put this focus group to workright away in the first meeting. We'vedone a lot of reading. A lot. Most ofthis reading has focused on Canadianlegislation affecting aboriginal titleand rights, citizenship and civilrights in Canadian society, includingthe registration and bandmembership provisions of the IndianAct. However in the second meetingof the focus group we concentratedspecifically on reviewing theEligibility and Enrolment chapters ofthe In-SHUCK-ch Agreements inPrinciple (AiP), as well as the AiP'sof other First Nations who are at orpast our stage in the treaty process.We have discussed the nuances ofeach Nation's eligibility provisions,and compared and contrasted themwith ours, so as to achieve a fullunderstanding of the issues involvedin the enrolment and eligibility ofcitizens.We have also had group discussionson what it means to be a 'citizen', ascontinue CEEFG p7Skatin First NationsSkatin is currently seeking a newIRA. Please stay posted in thecoming months for more inforation.In the mean time, contact the Skatinoffice at 604-894-2490 orskatin_nation@mycoast.net.

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 7ResourcesHarrison WestFSR UpdateThe three bridges on the HarrisonWest Forest Service Road, within theIn-SHUCK-ch Traditional Territory,are scheduled to be completed by theend of September. Excavating wasstarted at Doctor's Creek on August25 and was completed September 10.Bremner Creek's construction startedSeptember 12 and was completedSeptember 20. Mystery Creekconstruction was started onSeptember 21 and is scheduled forcompletion on September 30.As well, road maintenance, takingplace between Doctor's Creek andTrethewey Creek, has beencontracted to Lineham Logging. Theywill be ensuring that drainagesystems are cleaned out, the road isclear, and the surface of the road isgraded. While this work is beingdone, it is not intended to make theroad a two-wheel drive road and willnot effect any substantial roadmodifications.Update on Forest andRange AgreementDave Miller, RPFdave.miller@inshuckch.comOur Forest and Range Agreement isslowly coming together. Currently wehave submitted a Forest DevelopmentPlan (FDP) for three areas on LongIsland in Harrison Lake. The FDP isin the advertising stage which is for aperiod of sixty days in whichinterested parties can comment on theFDP to the Government.We have sent out no less than eightletters to various First Nations(including ourselves) and otherinterested parties for their responsesto our FDP. This sixty-day period wasto be completed in late August andthen the Government can approve ourFDP. The next step in the process isto petition the Minister of Forests togrant our license to enable us toharvest timber.On another matter, our commitmentto BC Timber Sales for the trade atIn-SHUCK-ch Mountain is 95%completed.Need to contact yourband office?Samahquam NationPO Box 610, Mt. Currie, BCV0N 2K0Ph/Fax: 604-894-5679Skatin First NationsPO Box 190, Pemberton, BCV0N 2L0Ph: 604-894-2490Fax: 604-894-2491Email: skatin_nation@mycoast.netDouglas First NationPO Box 606, Mt. Currie, BCV0N 2K0Ph: 1-600-700-3271Fax: 1-600-700-9238Email: dfn@uniserve.comCEEFG from p6well as compared and compiled ourresponses. It was quite enlightening,and questions raised from our readingand discussions have been brought toColette Hogue, Robert Reiter andGerard Peters for their input andadvice; their answers have in turnbeen discussed with the focus group.We are hoping that these focus groupmeetings will result in the forming ofwell-qualified and knowledgeableindividuals who will sit on a futureEnrolment Committee. They will alsoresult in the formation of a skeletonfor the eventual Citizenship Code forIn-SHUCK-ch. We welcome any andall comments and questions. Again,you may approach the focus groupmembers to bring your questionsforward, or you may contact me atmaurice.depaoli@inshuckch.com.

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 8CultureTraditional Plant UsePlant LocationKay Farquharsonkay.farquharson@inshuckch.comThis month's feature plant isCascara. If you have suggestions forplants (having a traditional use orsignificance to the In-SHUCK-chcommunity) that you would like tosee featured here or if you haveadditional information on plantsalready featured, please let us know.Common Name:Cascara, Barley Bark, Barley Bush,Barkley Bark, BarberryScientific Name:Rhamnus purshianaUcwalmicw Name:kikelip or q'áy'xkhep or súgvumPlant DescriptionThis plantis an erect,tall shrubor tree thatcan growup to 10 mtall. It hasthin,smoothbark thatis silvergreyincolour. The leaves are deciduous,egg to oblong shaped and alternateon the branch. The flowers aregreenish yellow, are small, and forman umbrella shaped cluster in the axilof the leaves. The fruits are blueblackto purplish-black berries,approximately 5 to 8 mm across andare thought to be edible (Pojar andMacKinnon, 1994).Traditional UsesCascara bark is thought to be good tocure most anything. Is good to clearthe blood. It also good to heal hurts,cuts, or sores. It is also thought to bea good laxative when the bark isboiled. The plant was also used tomake a syrup that was taken while ina hotsprings (tseq) until theindividual threw up. The syrup couldalso be put in hotspring water andbathed in (Jim, Purcell, Peters, andWilliams 1993 and Charlie, 1998).The bark from this plant could bepeeled from the bush and dried. Itwas used as medicine and forbrewing beer and could be sold bythe pound (Martinez, 1998). Theplant was often used to relieveconstipation, stomach disorder, andeczema. The bark would be peeledoff, boiled, and taken as a drink(Williams, 1979).This plant grows in dry to wet areas,often in shady areas. They favoursouthern exposure and are oftenfound in association with Red Alderand Vine Maple. They are also foundin low to middle elevations (Pojarand MacKinnon, 1994).ReferencesCharlie, Frank1998 In-SHUCK-ch N'Quat'qua Traditional UseStudy, Oral Interview Transcript 98-115,September 16, 1998.Martinez, Virginia1998 In-SHUCK-ch N'Quat'qua Traditional UseStudy, Oral Interview Transcript 98-068, July 17,1998.Jim, Annie, Laura Purcell, Stan Peters Sr., andWilfred Williams1993 In-SHUCK-ch N'Quat'qua Plant UseProject.Pojar, Jim, and Andy MacKinnon1994 Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast. LonePine Publishing, Vancouver.Williams, Lorna1979 Cuystwí Malh Ucwalmícwts: UcwalmícwtsCurriculum for Intermediates. The Ts'zilPublishing House, Mount Currie.Photo:http://www.allnatural.net/herbimages/CascaraSagrada1.jpgSketch:http://pharm1.pharmazie.unigreifswald.de/allgemei/koehler/koeh-121.jpgFor man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gatheringtogether. For nature, it is a time of sowing, ofscattering abroad.~Edwin Way Teale (1899-1980)

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 9CommunityAttention All YouthThere will be Youth Groups starting in the Fraser Valley and in the In-SHUCK-ch territory, whichwill give you an opportunity get together to have fun, learn traditional activities such as drummingand dancing, enjoy different guest speakers and to learn about the treaty process. Anyonebetween the ages of 13 to 25 will be welcome to attend! These nights are for you! So comeand tell me what you'd like to do!October 24, 2005 at 5:00pm October 19, 2005 at 4:30pmMission Indian Friendship Center Baptiste Smith Multiplex331050A First Avenue, Mission BC, V2V 1G4For further information, please contact Kerry Giesbrecht at the In-SHUCK-choffice at 604-820-6873 or email kerry.giesbrecht@inshuckch.com.Hope to see you there!fashion|designDesigns, created by Rebecca Peters, were presented during a fashion show at the Head ofthe Lake School in June 2005.Keith Williams in warriorsvestTrina Paul in shawl andshirtCheyanne Williams in1950s style coat withhummingbirdJaycene Williams in redshawl with feathersAlisha Jensen inbeaded dress withapplique

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 10CommunityBroadband InternetAccess UpdateCharles Peters Jr.cjjpeters@telus.netThis update is for the Skatin/Head ofthe Lake School area. Through theLSTC application to "BRAND," wewere only able to have Skatinconnected to broadband internetbecause they have a school. I havetried to have the other communitiesadded to the list for service, but havebeen unsuccessful to date, though Iam continuing to look into this.The satellite will allow for 5Mbpsdownload speed at the Skatin/Headof the Lake School area. We werealso successful in securing "LastMile" funding to have thecommunity connected via wirelessnetworking. These funds will beallocated this calendar year and weshould have the community up andrunning by or before spring of 2006.If you have any questions callCharles Peters Jr. at the LSTC office(604-894-0021 or 1-866-994-0021).Ama Liisaos Upcoming EventsYvonne PetersDear Friends, Members andRelatives,We have a new priest at St. Joseph'sChurch in Mission, Father WilfredGomez. Father has requested that allevents end by 9 p.m. and the gatesare locked by 9:15 p.m. The Churchhall is below his residence and hewould like events to end at areasonable hour. He is very firmabout this request. So, the followingtimetable will be strictly followed forupcoming events.Meeting Agenda3 pm - Arrive. Update family treeinformation, share pictures, andreview Society activities.Prayer and welcome drum songs .4 pm - 5:30 pm - Dinner (food willbe cleared away so kitchen clean upcan be done and so volunteers willbe able to enjoy the entertainment).5 pm - 7 pm - Activity Time.Drumming, singing, storytelling, andother activities.November 26 - DinnerDecember 31 or January 1 -New Years GatheringJanuary 29 - DinnerFebruary 25 - DinnerMarch 25 - DinnerApril 29 - DinnerMay 27 - DinnerJune - Dinner. This event will not beheld at St. Joseph. Dinner will be inSkatin for National Aboriginal Dayand possible plaque ceremony forChurch of the Holy Cross.We would also like to encouragecommunities' up-home to hold agathering at least every other monthfor people who can't travel down.Please contact one of the Boardmembers if you are able to organizean event, and give a possible date.We will let everyone on our emaillist know; this may encourage peopleto visit with their families up-home,if we know in advance that there is agathering planned.Thank you,Yvonne Peters Vice-PresidentAma Liisaos Heritage Trust Society7:30 pm - Birthdays andanniversaries cake & dessert8:30pm - 9 pm - Clean up.Tentative Dinner Date ScheduleOctober 1 - September dinnerOctober 29 - October dinner.Halloween Outfit Contest, allages, starting at 2 pm

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 11CommunityNew Student at In-SHUCK-ch OfficeRachel Griffithresearch@inshuckch.comMy name is Rachel Griffith and I amthe newest co-op student working forIn-SHUCK-ch Nation. I amattending Simon Fraser Universityand study Political Science andSociology. This is my second co-opterm. During my first co-op term Iworked for Parks Canada inKootenay National Park at acampground doing generalcampground maintenance anddealing with Park visitors for thesummer.In the next eight months with In-SHUCK-ch Nation I look forward toworking on different projectsincluding compiling some youthpost-secondary, scholarship andinternship databases; working onseveral small research projects,helping other members of the staffwith focus groups and other researchprojects, working on the library,helping with the newsletter andcoming out into the territory to talkto the members of the community.This opportunity I have been givenMaternity Leaveto work for In-SHUCK-ch Nation isreally exciting for me and I hope togain valuable experience andknowledge of the treaty processwhile making a positive contributionto your Nation.Despite recent problems I have hadwith vehicles, that have set me backa couple of days in getting started onsome of these projects, I hope tohave these problems cleared up andto have a great next eight monthswith In-SHUCK-ch Nation.If you haven't already met me, feelfree to drop by the office or email meand introduce yourself, I would loveto become acquainted with themembers of communities andeveryone involved in this treatyprocess.Wills & EstatesPlanningWorkshopsDuring an Understanding Eligibility& Attaining Indian Status and BandMembership Workshop, individualsrequested that In-SHUCK-ch Nationhold workshops on Wills and EstatePlanning, where a representativefrom DIAND's Lands and Trustsdepartment would be invited to sharethe basics about the subject forStatus Indians living on reservelands.Two workshops are being planned:October 20, 2005 in Baptiste Smithand October 27, 2005 in Mission atthe Mission Indian Friendship Centre(331050A First Avenue, Mission BC,V2V 1G4). Both workshops will runfrom 6pm to 9pm.To better serve the interestedcitizens, effective planning andcoordination are required to makethese workshops happen. So, if youare interested in attending one ofthese workshops or require moreinformation, please contact MauriceDePaoli at maurice.depaoli@inshuckch.comor call the In-SHUCK-ch office at604-820-6873.Pauline Peters will be on maternity leave for 52 weeks as of September15, 2005. In her absence, Maurice DePaoli will be responsible for theCitizenship, Enrolment and Eligibility Focus Group (CEEFG), as well asall genealogy-related activities, such as updating the In-SHUCK-chFamily Tree database. Any questions or requests related to these mattersshould be addressed to him. He is reachable by phone at 604-820-6873or by e-mail at maurice.depaoli@inshuckch.com.

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 12CommunityCraft NightA group of In-SHUCK-ch staff have decided to meet once a monthin the In-SHUCK-ch office in Deroche to quilt, sew, crochet, knit,embroider, do beadwork and visit.This is a wonderful time to get to knowyour fellow members and staff on aninformal basis, away from the work setting.Our next Craft Night will be on October 17, 2005. These craftnights will start around 5pm with a pot luck dinner.Please feel free to join us. Bring your favorite craft and stop by fora visit. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contactLori Vandenberg at 604-820-6873 for more information.Books are the plane,and the train, and theroad. They are thedestination, and thejourney. They arehome.- Anna QuindlenDouglas FirstNation CitizensAGMDate: Saturday, Oct 1 / 05Location: TipellaTime: 9am-5pm(lunch provided)agenda items:* Year end audit* DFN constitution* Hydro negotiationupdate* Treaty update* OtherAll members of the N'Quat'qua, Samahquam Ucwalmicw,Skatin and Douglas First Nations are welcome to attend.Annual GeneralMeetingSouthern Stl'atl'imxHealth SocietyDate: Monday, October 17, 2005Time: 1:00 pm (lunch served at 12:00pm)Location: Tipella Health Centre (New)For more information contact:Lester NedHealth Director/CoordinatorSouthern Stl'atl'imx Health Society# 11-7339 Old Mill RoadPemberton BC, V0N 2L0Ph: (604) 894-0151 | Fax: (604) 894-0152Email: lesned@telus.net

CommunityOliver PetersThis year the Family and DouglasFirst Nation outing at the Stave LakeLodge and Campsite wasn't as goodas the May 2004 outing at theHayward gazebo. All of thedaughters of Pat and Norman Sr.Peters pitched in on food andorganization for the outing in May2004. Now that was a great and wellorganized outing for something thatwas just thrown together at the lastminute. Thank you, GIRLS! fromeveryone that attended.The May 2005 Lodge and Campsiteall in all, was a success, plenty offood and prizes for everyone. Movieswere watched all day long as peoplecame in to rest and once the moviewas over, went right back out to havemore fun. Everyone pitched in onpreparation and clean-up, except fora few people. One should pitch inand help to the best of their ability inappreciation at any event organizedby someone for others to enjoy.The July 2005 Stave Lake Campsiteouting did not have a great turnout.On Friday evening I was the onlytent on site. Chase and JennelleComeau also showed up later thatnight. Saturday evening the wholeComeau family arrived and suppliedthe supper. It was a great meal. Wespent the evening talking about oldtimes and what we hope to do nextyear. The trails seemed to be popularto just go out and stroll and enjoy theday and evening.UCWALMICWCamping at Stave Lake Lodgetogether. Place and date has not beenset. When Mona has plans for 2006,she will contact everyone with theplace, time and date. I will berequesting a date for 2006 at theStave Lake Lodge and Campsiteonce again just for an outing,hopefully for next August.Thank you to all who attended.Everyone, please make an effort toattend the 2006 get together hostedby Mona Linger and family. Eachfamily should supply one of thefollowing: meats, veggies, potatoes,rice, coffee, tea, juice, sugar,whitener, cook ware, dinner ware,garbage bags, eggs, flour, bacon,sausages as well as having theirhearts open to volunteering. Monawill find out what each family isbringing.Let your Family know you lovethem.Xup ya7 (Ollie Peters)October 2005 Page 13-SHIRTSFOR SALEDouglasStl'atl'imxGatheringwas $20now $12Contact:Jeanette PhillipsCell 604-928-2723Home 604-820-2359Visit our websiteMona Linger is the next Coordinatorfor the 2006 Family and DFN getNicholas Louie and Oliver Peterswww.inshuckch.com

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 14CommunityLettersLetters policyThe Ucwalmicw welcomes lettersto the editor. Letters should befewer than 250 words and aresubject to editing for clarity,legality, taste and length. Unsignedletters will be reviewed and maynot be published. Publication is notguaranteed. The Ucwalmicwreserves the right to also publishletters electronically on the Web.Drop letters off at our office, mailto 41290-B Lougheed Hwy. RR#1,Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0, fax to604-820-6847 or email toucwalmicw@inshuckch.com.Bjorna Emilene Dalgaard PetersBorn: September 13, 2005 at10:42amWeight: 5lbs 5oz.Parents: Pauline J. Peters andSterling DingwellBjorna is pronounced "Be yonna".The name is derived from the rootword "Bjorn" which means bear inDanish and is not gender specific. Tomake the name feminine, Pauline'sfamily added an "a" to the end.CorrectionThe Ucwalmicw would like toapologize for printingmisinformation in the September2005 issue on Page 9 in the Facesof In-SHUCK-ch Herman Danarticle.Herman Dan's family would travelfrom Port Douglas to Harrison HotSprings, not from Mt. Currie toPort Douglas.Birth AnnouncementsNaylani Rosa UyBorn: August 22, 2005Weight: 8lbs 1oz.Parents: Teresa and Andrew UyGrandma: Marjorie Schneider(Maggie)Beloved MotherKic'ya7 (Annie Jim)As autumn begins to roll in, some ofus are still busy trying to get the lastof the salmon canned, salted, dried orfrozen. Mother, you taught us welleven though we had little timetogether.I remember how hard you worked toget food put away for the winter.How you made sure the wood waspiled high for the winter and all thegas and coal oil lamps were readied.Then you would set to work on yourbaskets, cradles, quilts, knitting andcrocheting. Such beautiful work youdid!! I can still picture the old Singertreadle sewing machine that youused and taught us how to sew on.I can imagine the smell of fish headsoup, fried clouds, and freshhomemade bread filling our home onthose cold winter days. Oh, how Iused to love to dunk the clouds orhomemade bread into your homepreserves of fruit or homemadejams!!Thank you, Mother, for these warmand tender memories!! Hopefully Ihave passed some of them on to myfamily. You were very special and weall miss you as we approach the firstanniversary of your trip to heaven.Your loving daughter,Marjorie Schneider (Maggie)Bjorna Emilene Dalgaard Peters

UCWALMICWOctober 2005 Page 15FunHappy BirthdayHappy Birthday to those who havebirthdays in October:Richard WilliamsLattischa WilliamsLes SamStacey DanCynthia SamDeborah SamSean SamSharon DanPreston GeorgeJoanna FrankKaileen FrankCharles Peters Sr.Elizabeth Thorne-RogersIf you have a birthday oranniversary you'd like to announce,please let us know atucwalmicw@inshuckch.com or604-820-6873.HappyThanksgiving!Wait a sec...LANGUAGES OF THE WORLDB N I H U B I N A K A M I Z AA A C H I N E S E L T N A F ST I N G A T O H K A L A R U SI N B E R B E R L A G I E E YS A S H A P E A S T C R S H RT M E W A Y M W E A H A E T IW O H R U S S I A N A G N I AC R N I N A K N O K U L A K NI H I N D I S A N N S U P D SM N A E R O K D E A A B A C GL B O G A E N G L I S H J I RA T E R M I N E S L W H A B EW T W E C A N T H A I N K A EC A B H S I K R U T O U T R KU N A M R E G N A I I A W A HAFRICAANSARABICASSYRIANBATIBERBERBOGABUHIBULGARIANCHINESEENGLISHGERMANGREEKHAUSAHAWAIIANHINDIITALIANJAPANESEKONKANIKOREANLOKHOTAMALATROMANIANRUSSIANTURKISHUCWALMICWTSZIMAKANISolve the mystery phrase with the remaining letters!_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.— Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897-1941)Last months mystery phrase was: "The world is a book and those who do not travelread only a page". - Saint Augustine (354-430)For Sale Xusum (soapberry) JuiceContact Madeline Gabriel (604-826-1195) orMillie (Legis) Peters

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