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PAGE 1 GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 03/21/2014
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
It is now time to make appointments to renew
your files! I will need to see everyone that is on
social assistance to renew files. If I don’t see
you, I will be holding your April 2014 Social
assistance until I do see you. And I will not see
anyone on the day that the assistance go out,
you will have to book appointments.
Please Don’t make your emergency our
emergency! Thank you and look forward to
seeing you all, bring in identification on picture
I.D and one non picture I.d, hydro and rent.
Thank you and have a nice day
Patricia Dawson
Community winter challenge
Way to go for the ones who have
attended the community winter
challenge on March 13, 2014
This was something Lucy and Katie
put up for a great cause To be rid of any
negative in life and cleanse the body also to
see everyone come together as one and have
fun or those who have lost loved one.
I would like to take this time to say
thank you Katie and Lucy for bringing
the community together as one we all
stand together
YO! News March.21/ 2014
3 BIRTHDAY WISHES
4 ELDERS UPDATE
5-7 ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
8-11 PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
12-13 POSTING PREVIEW
14 SPORTS AND RECREATIONS
15 COASTAL COMMUNITY-APPLY FOR CAMP
16 WRITING/ STORY TELLING WORKSHOP
17 HARVEY WALKUS MEMORIAL
18 FEAST
19 LOCAL JOB POSTING
GRANNY SARAH'S BIRTHDAY PARTY LAST
SUNDAY WAS A HUGE HIT. THANK YOU
JOANNE BROTCHIE & HER HELPERS FOR ALL
OF THEIR HARD WORK THEY PUT INTO
MAKING GRANNY SARAH'S 90TH A
MEMORABLE ONE
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Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-
’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist
This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every second week and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail bandreception@gwanak.info
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-
’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements,
lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc.
Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw
community are: Website (www.gwanak.info)
Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw)
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office
PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0
COUNCIL To get on the agenda please contact Les Taylor
Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486
Sits on all committees / paddywalkus@gmail.com
Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-3404
Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries, Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty, Personnel and Finance
Portfolios
Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852
Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios
Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3855
Health & Social Development, Housing, Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios
Eddie Charlie: (250) 230-9251
Housing Portfolio
Sandra Charlie: (250) 230-4677
Housing Portfolio
Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360
Housing Portfolio
Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459
STAFF
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office
Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Les Taylor, Native court worker
(250) 949-8343 Margaret Bernard, Finance
finance@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development
ecdev@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2301 Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development
patriciad@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty
chemphil@telus.net / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant
kasalas4859@hotmail.com / (250) 902-2311 Lucy Scow, Finance/ council secretary
lucyscow@gmail.com/ (250) 902-2300 Lorna Henderson, Housing
l.d.henderson7@live.ca / (250) 902-2304 Nicole McLelland, Natural Resources Manager nmclelland@cablerocket.com / (250) 902-0550 Fax: (888) 345-5063 Grace Smith, Education
grace.smith176@gmail.com / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works
bswain4@telus.net / Cell: (250) 230-0087 Native Courtworker Office
(250) 902-2223 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre
Silena George Elders’ Coordinator
Silena1314@gmail.com / (250) 949-7406
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services
Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School
Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca
Eke Me-Xi School
(250) 949-8332
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BIRTHSAY WISHES
Would like to wish my baby Sister Gladys Dawson HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY. WE LOVE YOU
BABE GLADYS March 31, 2014
Happy 18th Birthday nephew David Brotchie love you nephew on March 31, 2014
Wishing my sister BabiGurl Nelson HAPPY BIRTHDAY we love you Sis.
Happy Birthday Brother David Walkus love you Bro. Hope you all have a great day. Many more
years to come.
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Happy Birthday to Neph/Cousin Thomas Jack on march 24,2014 Love you so much. From Bill,
Alice, Lawrence, Chass, Jeremy and Shandi.
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Happy Birthday to Thomas Jack March 24th love from Joanna, Rolando, Tynisha, Mckayla,
tomika and Mitchell
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Happy Birthday to my Daughter Merissa Walkus- Wallace for March 22nd love from Mom Angel
& Brothers & Sisters we love you.
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Would like to wish my Mom, Lilly Johnny a big Happy Birthday on the 21st of March! Happy
Birthday, Mom, we hope you have a wonderful day with love from all of us here, Doug, Alfred,
Adrian, Kathy and Lorne! We love you!
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Happy 8th Birthday to my handsome son William Charlie, Happy Birthday cuzzin Thomas Jack
& Happy Anniversary to my Nephew Wes & Niece Tricia Walkus all on March 24th. Lots of love
Auda T and family.
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Would like to wish my son Thomas Jack a very Happy Birthday on March 24/14 coming out from
his mom Maggie A. Jack and Tynisha Mclean
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Thomas Jack: all our energy and support will follow every step of your healing journey.
Whenever you need us will be there for you with all the assistance you need to overcome any
obstacle that blocks your way. May your birthday be blessed with everything God has stored for
you wants to give to you. Happy Birthday Thomas. LOTS OF HUGS & LOVE & PRAYERS.
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ELDERS UPDATE
YO WIKSAS? Spring has sprung. I love seeing our children
clean our village for their carnival bracelets.
Please, if you see an Elder's yarn needing
cleaning, feel free to pick it up for them. Some of
them are unable to do it themselves. Good job!
We have had quite the couple of weeks here.
Elder's Day Programs have dies down a bit. Let's
hope it picks up now that the weather has. Lucy
Hemphill, Ross Hunt, Seth, Ernie Hanuse, Mary-
lynn, Xainya, Tommy Brown & myself all went
clam digging for the Elder's on Tuesday evening.
Thank you team! John Smith & Tommy
Henderson Jr. have also dug in Blunden for them
also. Thank you guys very much! The Elder's will
be feasting on some of the clams Monday at
Elder's Day. Don't forget we will be drawing 2
names of those that will get to go down island for
what ever it is that they desire. Please note: this
is not a funded activity. All expenses at the
winners expense :) Just another way to entice
you Elder's to get involved with Elder's Day
programs.
Thank you to all those that have been helping
with Cater jobs. We has one last week for Trust
and one this week for the community Trust TRM
meeting where we fed 55 people. Great job team!
:D
We have been discussing where we will go this
summer. We have 2 options:
1. Annual Elder's Conference July 7-9 in
Penticton, 1 trip only
2. a) Stay behind and take part in hosting Canoe
Journey when they arrive in Takush. I can work
on transportation and sleeping arrangements for
those that wish to go over for this. You don't have
to stay over night. You can just go for they day
and be brought back. We would use the GNN
Marine water taxi's to go to and from.
b) A small trip, as well as the Canoe Journey, in
August/September to North Vancouver or
Mission to attend a Pow wow.
So you can either chose 1 or 2. Please note that
yes there are two parts to 2. The canoe journey
will only be 1-2 day activity. Which is why there
is an option of another small trip in August
should you chose 2. Please feel free to call me to
discuss your decision. We will have the deadline
of April to finalize your decision. So please be
sure to attend the next 2 Elder's Day Programs
to get your input included.
I attended a Film Festival in Vancouver with my
family, my dad as well, where they showed How
a People Live. It was a part of the Woman's Day
Film Festival and won an award for best
produced documentary. After the film was
shown, they had a panel of discussion where an
Elder that was in the documentary, and is an
Elder, went into further details and answered
questions the public may have had. WAY TO GO
COLLEEN & TEAM!!! Colleen and her team
have done a very good job on this documentary.
Now we have something to show our children
when they ask "Where do we come from?" I thank
Colleen and her team for all their hard work that
has been put into this amazing film. I can't wait
to see the next one :) You rock!
That's it for now ladies & gents. Hope you all
have a great weekend.
Gilakasla
Silena George, Elder's Coordinator
Phone: 250 949 7406
email: silena1314@gmail.com
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
GARY WALKUS CALL OR TEXT 250-230-3852 DARCY WALKUS CALL OR TEXT 250-949-1484
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Feast at the Wakas Hall
Darlene Paul Walkus
April 10, 2014
We would like to invite you to the feast for Darlene
Paul Walkus We ask for anyone who is able to donate
food would be greatly appreciated, that it is brought to
Paula's, Vic's or Bernadine's.
I would Very much like to go through with this event
out of the love and respect I have for my late wife.
So anyone wishing for info please call or text me at
250-230-1126. Thank you very much for my family
and friends helping in this important event.
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LOCAL JOB POSTING
Cafe Worker-Full-Time
Company: Sea Gate Landing Cafe
Expiry Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 9am
Details: Duties: Light cooking, prep, dishwashing, cashier
Qualifications & Experience:
Must have friendly disposition, transportation to airport
daily for early morning & weekend work; Foodsafe
Certificate, be reliable and punctual. Start April 1 Part-time
could lead to Full-time in peak season
How to apply: Email resume to:
jessica.seagateinc@gmail.com
Front Desk Clerk-Full-Time
Company: North Shore Inn
Expiry Date: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 9am
Qualifications & Experience:
Duties include: Taking reservations, check in & assist
guests, answering phones, some computer work, filing,
keeping work area tidy, and check guest's room conditions.
Willing to train but must be responsible & reliable. Start
ASAP.
How to apply: In Person with resume to 7370 Market Street
Kelp Plant Worker-Seasonal
Company: W.C. Marine Bio-Processing
Wage: $14/hr
Expiry Date: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 9am
Details: Offloading and loading trucks, operating processing
equipment for kelp in the plant, assisting with packaging
orders, minor maintenance and cleaning. Plant operates
from April-August depending on production requirements
and kelp quality. Successful applicant must be flexible with
shifts and hours.
Qualifications & Experience: Forklift ticket or experience
required
Familiarity with processing plant operations, handling
totes, operating equipment an asset
Safety toed footwear and rain gear required
Transportation to/from the plant location in the Tacan
Industrial site required
How to apply: Drop or send resume to NIEFS Port Hardy
office
Driller Blaster-Full-Time
Expiry Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 1pm
Details: Looking for an experience Blaster/ Driller. Must
have a blaster's ticket and safety equipment. This is a camp
job outside of Port Hardy with the shifts being 14/7.
How to apply: Please send your email to
rc19931@hotmail.com
Market Co-Ordinator-Part-Time
Company: Seagate Market Inc
Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 9am
Qualifications & Experience: Must be physically fit.
Excellent People Skills, works well with others and the
public. Time management skills, able to multitask. Must be
organized. Able to work as a team player as well as alone.
Must have a drivers licence as well as a clean drivers
abstract.
Part Time Position possibly leading to full time work in the
future.
How to apply: Please email resumes to
carrie.seagateinc@gmail.com
Insurance Representative, Level 2-Part-Time
Company: Coastal Community Insurance Services (2007)
Ltd
Wage: Competitive salary
Expiry Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 9am
Details: Reporting to the Agency Manager, the successful
candidate provides support to clients in the promotion of all
insurance products and services and in the processing of
insurance related transactions for personal lines,
automobile insurance, and some commercial insurance. The
successful candidate will also respond to client reports
concerning loss or damage to facilitate the processing of
claims. This position will provide support to the Port
McNeill and Port Hardy Agency as required.
Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this
opportunity, candidates must have applicable licensing,
advanced knowledge of personal lines insurance, a working
knowledge of commercial insurance, the ability to take over
a book of renewals, and advanced ICBC experience. In
addition, candidates must have a minimum of one year
customer service experience, preferably in a retail
environment, excellent communication skills and a
willingness to pursue continuous learning opportunities.
How to apply: Visit the career section of our website at
www.cccu.ca
Dishwasher-Part-Time
Company: Sporty Bar & Grill
Wage: $10.25/hr + tips
Expiry Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 9am
Details: Duties include dishwashing & making pizza
deliveries. Prefer kitchen experience. Requires Class 5 DL &
clean abstract. Knowledge of Port Hardy area in an asset.
Position could become full-time.
Qualifications & Experience:
N/A
How to apply: Email Alfons Bauer: sportybar@telus.net; in
person 8700 Hastings St. Mail: Box 113 Port Hardy BC
V0N2P0
Cafe Barista-Part-Time
Company: Koffee's
Wage: 10.25 HR
Expiry Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 9am
Qualifications & Experience: Must have excellent
presentation, puncutial and have great public
communication skills. Job duties include making coffee,
serving customers, cleaning and restocking duties. Food
Safe is an asset.
How to apply: Please apply in person with resume Attn:
Mike
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