Haida Gwaii Observer, October 23, 2015

By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

The urgent call for a new mental health worker for children and youth on Haida Gwaii has been met. A new worker has stepped in to fill the gap in service that Haida Gwaii has faced since spring this year.

Angus Wilson, superintendent of School District 50, along with fellow educa-tors wrote a letter to the Ministry of Child and Family Development, urging officials to find a solution.

“A number of incidents have occurred on Haida Gwaii or in our extended commu-nity over the last year that demand a more compre-hensive approach to supporting our youth,” Mr. Wilson wrote in his letter.

Principal Verena Gibbs Tahayghen Elementary had written a letter herself ear-lier in the year urging the ministry to help, stating that “based on my observations, the need on-island, particularly the north end, exceeds the amount of support available.”

Mr. Wilson told the Observer there are two teacher counsellors that service the youth and children of Haida Gwaii. Their resources are stretched trying to cover all schools on Haida Gwaii, but now with the new CYMH worker it’s expected the gap will be sufficiently filled.

The recent Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference saw a resolution requesting the province to develop a long term, multi-faceted strategy to help people suffering from mental health and addiction issues.

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Logging threatens adventure campBy Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

Mount Moresby Adventure camp has been active since the early 2000s’ but is now facing its biggest threat yet. Like many other areas on Haida Gwaii, home of the adventure camp at Mosquito lake on Moresby Island is under the threat of logging.

Joanne Hager, director of the camp, says the logging will affect the future of the camp’s educational aspects. “It would really affect our program-ming. Ninety per cent of our outdoor education all happens in that forest,” Ms. Hager said. “It is precious to us,

educational wise.” The proposed logging area is actu-

ally used to teach the youth and children about the logging industry. The forest also is home to the trails the camp uses to access streams and

waterfalls for the of study fish and other aspects of nature in the area.

Ms. Hager says she understands the appeal to log the area, but urges decision makers to consider it’s other values as well. “It is high value timber which can be easily accessed. We are not against logging,” she says, adding the islands schools’ outdoor education and forestry programs also use the camp for educational purposes.

If the logging of the forest beside the camp goes through, the area will never be the same educationally or landscape wise, Ms. Hager says.

“Ninety per cent of our outdoor

education all happens in that forest.”

- Joanne Hager

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The early morning of Friday April 24, Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake. The epicentre of the quake was approximately 167 km south of the Village of Queen Charlotte.

Some residents of Haida Gwaii reported objects shaking and windows rattling, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.

As the islands of Haida Gwaii all have unique geological qualities, the effects of an earthquake can vary from island to island. Every community reported feeling the quake in different ways. Queen Charlotte Village which has a rock base didn’t feel the quake as much as the residents of the northern parts of Graham island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based area and feels almost every quake that happens.

Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported feeling the earthquake. “I was sitting in my bed when I heard the house creak.” After the initial creak she felt her bed start rocking and noticed her ornaments rocking. “The ornaments rocked for a while after the quake stopped,” Ms. Wilson told the Observer. “My son and brother who were also in the house didn’t feel the earthquake at all.”

Barry Pages of Masset, director of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District said he felt the quake but because it was fairly short he wasn’t too concerned. However, he added, “This is a reminder to every one to be prepared.”

Earthquakes are nothing new to Haida Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks after a study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero for the next major seismic event on the west coast.

This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as the big one scientists predict, as it was smaller than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in 2012.

The same weekend that Haida Gwaii got hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude event.

Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are considered a strong on the Richter scale.

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Search and rescue suspended after Day 3By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

The search for Kumdis Ilsand resi-dent, Brent Hendren, was suspended last weekend following one of Haida Gwaii’s largest search and rescue operations in more than 25 years.

“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him. There’s no chance we would have missed him. The community should know we did everything we possibly could to find him,” said Chris Ashurst, SAR manager with Archipelago Ground Search and Rescue and deputy unit leader with

Massett Marine Rescue.Mr. Hendren, 27, was last seen

rowing out to his Kumdis Island cabin rental with supplies Sunday

morning, April 18. He missed dinner plans with friends later that night. The following Tuesday Masset RCMP received a missing persons report, which led to the discovery Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and overturned south of Watun River near Pure Lake Provincial Park.

“It is strongly believed that Brent drowned when his rowboat capsized west of Kumdis Island,” Mr. Ashurst said. “This is based on information from witnesses, the location of the cap-sized vessel, and the distribution of his personal effects along the shoreline.

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“We won’t shut down the camp but it would be dev-astating. There really isn’t a better option. The quality of the program would go down.”

The Council of the Haida Nation has stepped in with the hope to find a solution for the camp, which falls under one of their mandates to protect the area and waters around Mosquito lake.

“We had to make the effort to meet [with Teal-Jones] originally,” Ms. Hager said. The camp has yet to hear from Teal Jones since their initial meeting last year.

At press time calls to Teal-Jones were not returned.

The camp was built in 2001 by volunteers in Sandspit with the f inancial aid of grants and donations across the islands. “We have a lot of

support from Sandspit,” Ms. Hager said. The proposed logging at Mount Moresby Adventure Camp has now been passed onto the Haida Gwaii Solution table. Submitted photo

Two youth participated in camp’s educational and adventure programs.

Proposal now with the Solution Table“We won’t shut down the camp

but ... the quality of the program

would go down.”

- Joanne Hager

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By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

Two of the last remaining res-idents of Hooterville have been served with trespass notices and given until mid November to remove all traces of their homes, or face a roster of possible fines, fees and seizures of personal property.

The orders from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations would reduce the number of residents on the stretch of Crown on the west end of Queen Charlotte to possibly just two, after more than 20 years of contentious dispute between the province, who had temporarily leased out the land during a housing shortage, and the occupants of once 10 homes who have fought to permanently stay.

“We just want to live,” says res-ident Kevin Gibson. “Not high off the hog; we just want to live. The bottom line is, the people of Haida Gwaii should not permit anyone to be forced out of their home. I don’t care what the law is, or what rules they broke, or whatever the case is: no one on Haida Gwaii should get the boot.”

In 2004 the ministry canceled all tenures in the area and in 2008 issued trespass notices to all occupants—then numbering around 10. But as some of the residents vacated the area and others passed away, the ministry engaged in a dialogue with those remaining and in November, 2014, relented, inviting the last four to reapply for tenure. Mr. Gibson is the only resident approved for a non-transferable Life Estate licence. One resident is awaiting a decision, while the other two were denied.

One of those is Alexander MacDonald, who’s lived on this piece of land since 1995, and says it is physically and finan-cially impossible to comply with the order. Whether he finds the means and method to remediate the land, or ignores the order under threat of fines and penalties, both paths lead to financial ruin and homelessness.

As most islanders will remem-ber, the issue stems back 30 years, when float homes were moved from the Queen Charlotte dock area to the west end of the tidal flats. Then in the early 1990s, these float home residents entered into licence to occupy arrange-ments with the province. The original intention was to phase out the licences over time, and that people would remove their improvements when the meagre accommodations were not needed anymore.

Mr. MacDonald never held an original lease, but purchased improvements from the holder in

1995, with his then wife and two young sons. He says he was led to believe the ministry would revise the property’s status for one-time exemption to transfer tenure.

Instead, for 20 years he’s lived under threat of eviction but with enough prolonged periods of stability and hope to build a home suitable for sustaining him for the rest of his life.

When he and the other three residents were invited to apply for new tenures last November they needed to prove they live in dire poverty. Mr. MacDonald failed on one count for owning vacant land in Ontario. He says he inherited the piece of farmland from his father in 2010 with the understanding it would pass to his two sons once they turned legal age. Mr. MacDonald volunteered this information and asked the province to delay their decision for one year so he can transfer title and meet the province’s criteria, but that request was denied.

Leonard Munt, the ministry’s district manager who issued the eviction notice, says after decades of shifting agreements between the province and the residents, this latest order will be final.

“All the other options have been exhausted. The district here tried really hard to get a variance to the Land Act for the four individuals who are left there. The criteria was for people who have no other options—and we did work really hard to get that variance.

“It is very awkward, [But] Mr. MacDonald didn’t meet the criteria and I have to do what is currently on the books.”

Mr. MacDonald was given 90 days to fully vacate the property or face possible penalties of up to $1,000, fines of up to $20,000, undisclosed costs based on his his-toric use of the land, double the land rental fees retroactive up to five years and associated expenses for dem-olition and remediation. If the ministry is forced to remove the improvements themselves, they also reserve the right to seize, sell, or destroy all of Mr. MacDonald’s belongings.

But Mr. Gibson, refers to a phrase at the top of the Protocol Agreement between the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District and the Council of the Haida Nation that he feels endorses Mr. MacDonald position. “It’s right at the top of the first page,” he says. “It reads: ‘The people who live on Haida Gwaii have a vested interest in the present and future

well-being of the land, waters and people of Haida Gwaii and that we all seek security for our family and homes.’

“If the only thing you quote from me is that, I would be happy … I spent 10 years getting booted out of my home, and believe me, it’s not a good experience to have the government turn against you when they’re supposed to be helping you.”

“It makes no sense to evict people. Let the people stay and the numbers will eventually go

down by attri-tion. Look, there’s only four of us left. Why do they need to evict anyone?”

M r . MacDonald’s situation is not currently dire. He holds part-time jobs and pursues cre-ative endeav-ours through

a life-long career as a photogra-pher—by his own standard he lives a comfortable but modest life. But without his home and the stability it provides, his life will almost certainly become dire overnight.

Mr. MacDonald attended the last village council meeting hoping to shore up support, but found very little. Mayor Greg Martin said as an issue of Crown Land the conversation was out of their jurisdiction. Additionally, a village staff member seemed to rebuff his plea for support by remarking that his occupancy of the land equates to more than $4,000 owed in property taxes. Mr. MacDonald

later told the Observer he paid his taxes regularly when his situation was legal, but he has not received a bill since the eviction notice was served.

“I would love to pay taxes. But without tenure I’m not allowed. That’s what this is all about. I’m not doing this because I want a free ride, I just want to stay in my home and be a regular, tax-paying member of the community. And it’s not like the village is out of pocket $4,000. The property is accruing taxes, but it’s not costing the town anything. It’s potential income.”

Mr. MacDonald understands the village’s frustration with Hooterville, but feels the situation has changed dramat-ically since the early days of disorganization, disrepair and liability, while the conversation has not. He is characterized as a squatter—little more—but he and the other residents consider themselves good stewards of land on which they live and active members of the community. Their homes, and the contents, are not unlike any other found on a Queen Charlotte street.

When Mr. MacDonald lost his original home to the 2003 Christmas storm, he was at the centre for community fundrais-ers of cash, supplies and labour to help him rebuild. He’s been finishing that process ever since with his own resources. The house stands two stories tall today with picture windows overlooking the bay. A large fireplace stands in the centre of spacious sitting room with a full kitchen in the rear, a library to the side and curving staircase in the corner leading

to two bedrooms, an office and a TV room. The value of the home does not account for his possessions, including hundreds of thousands of neg-atives taken during his career as a photographer and the ample furnishings and family heirlooms.

Within the order to remove or destroy all that, Mr. MacDonald is advised to to apply for welfare and subsidized housing.

“This is my dream home,” he says. “If they seize everything, does that mean they’re seizing my photos, my camera, my life’s work? If I lose everything, includ-ing my means for a livelihood, I’m a street person overnight.

“They’re not just knocking me down and kicking me, they’re grinding me into the dirt.”

Mr. MacDonald plans to bring the matter to the attention of the CHN, saying the Haida, not the province, are the rightful land-lords of Hooterville. Historically, he says, he has received verbal permission from the late Chief Skidegate to live on the land, and once had public support of the then CHN president Guujaaw when the first round of trespass notices were issued.

“Things happen to people in their life, and sometimes you’re able to bounce back. And some-time you see people who are bowled over and are never to get back up again. If I lost this, I don’t know what would happen—now, it wouldn’t be everything; I have two kids. But as far as my own life goes, I’d like to think I have the resilience to get back up again, but I don’t know. I’m 54 years oldnow and it’s hard to climb these mountains.”

Quinn Bender photo Alexander MacDonald, pictured in his Hooterville home, has been given a Nov. 16 deadline to remove his belongings and the structure itself from the stretch of Crown land.

Hooterville residents served with trespass notices

“They’re not just knocking me

down and kicking me, they’re

grinding me into the dirt.”

- Alexander MacDonald

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Sitka Science Centre photo A screen shot of the volcano from a scientific sounder.

Mud volcano discovered off HGBy Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

A plume of methane gas was the smoking gun that lead researchers to a previously unknown, active underwater volcano off the north coast of Haida Gwaii. There was no boiling water, steam or even lava, but the discovery of the active underwater volcano has shed light on how the Queen Charlotte-Fairweather Fault system works.

Plumes of gases coming up through the earth’s core into the Ocean form small volcanoes made of mud.

“Where we found the vol-cano is on Alaska’s side of the border,” explained marine geologist Gary Greene with the Sitka Science Center. “This was a surprise..serendipity.”

The researchers aboard of the Canadian Coast Guard ship John P. Tully were not looking for volcanoes when the discovery was made. “We were looking primarily to see if we can identify areas where the fault zone has offset features like channels, so we can esti-mate how fast this fault zone is moving,” Dr. Greene said.

Then the surprising dis-covery of a plume of gases found on the Queen Charlotte-Fairweather fault line, just above the Canadian border has lead the team of researchers

to an active underwater mud volcano 3,000 feet below the surface.

Mud volcanoes are forma-tions created by geo-exuded mud, water and gases. There are several geological pro-cesses that may cause the for-mation of mud volcanoes, such as the recently found active volcano in Dixon Entrance.

At the early stages of research the team does not have an explanation on what geological procesess formed this new volcano.

Mud volcanoes are not true igneous volcanoes as they pro-duce no lava.

“The carbonate buildup and the organisms living around there all indicate that this is methane coming from the volcano,” Dr. Greene said. “It is fairly large, we suspect it has been active for sometime, we are not quite sure what that time would be,” Dr. Greene said.

This is not the first volcano

found in the area, but it is the first active discovery, which has Dr. Greene very excited.

Once the John P. Tully docks, the research team will have more than 40 core samples to dissect and study to find out more about the area where the volcano lies. “We are going to send people out there as soon as possible to do more research,” Dr. Greene said.

Dr. Greene along with the Sitka Science Center in Alaska will continue to study the new found volcano in Dixon Entrance, for the geological explanation of the active volcano. They hope that future research will help define the significance of understanding the fluidity of that fault. The early find-ings from the trip indicates that this fault zone that sep-arates the North American Plate from the Pacific plate is actively leaking gas and fluids.

Other underwater volca-noes have been discovered in the waters of Alaska and B.C. The recent find of the active mud volcano in Alaska makes the researchers lean toward believing that those may be mud volcanoes as well. Mud volcanoes can be on land as well as under the ocean; there has even been the possible discovery of mud volcanoes on Mars.

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Submitted by the MountMoresby Adventure CampMount Moresby Adventure

Camp has just concluded its 2015 season. Last spring we welcomed Grade 5 and 9 stu-dents to Mosquito Lake, while the grade 11s joined us this fall. Each group came to camp for a week and participated in a different aspect of the Forest Stewardship Outdoor Education Program, designed to teach students about the forest ecosystem and strengthen their connections to it.

The grade 5s, attending camp for the first time, were intro-duced to the forest ecosys-tem around Mosquito Lake, through building and investi-gating insect traps, orienteering, goggling in the waterfall, and playing an ecosystem survival game.

The grade 9s, returning to camp, ventured farther afield. We spent 4 days at MMAC, learning about forestry, bryo-phytes, insects, and the effects of introduced species on the forest. Then, we boarded zodi-acs at Moresby Camp and trav-elled into Gwaii Haanas, where we visited Tanu and camped at

Windy Bay for 2 nights, giving us the opportunity to learn more about the ecosystem in an old growth forest, the inter-tidal zone, Culturally Modified Trees and the life of the Haida who traditionally lived in these villages. This opportunity was made possible for the first time this year through a partnership with Gwaii Haanas, and we hope that this will become a tradition for grade 9 groups in the future.

The grade 11s, returning for their final week at camp, arrived with memories of their previous visits and the activities they had done. After a day of elective activities at camp, including primitive fire building, nav-igation and tarpology, these

groups set out for an overnight adventure. We paddled to the far shore of Mosquito Lake, camped overnight, and hiked toward the summit of Mosquito Mountain the next day, learning about the plants, fungus, and lichens that grow on the moun-tain, and noting the changes in the ecosystem as we climbed higher into the alpine.

Common to every grade was swimming, paddling, tree climbing, a hike to the water-fall (recently calculated as the geographical heart of Haida Gwaii!) and a pit cook, in which food is cooked overnight in a pit of hot rocks.

Each and every student at camp challenged themselves in some way, and many have left with stronger friendships, new knowledge about the flora and fauna of Haida Gwaii, and new skills that they can use in future outdoor pursuits.

We thank the students, teach-ers and chaperones who joined us each week at camp, and are already looking forward to our spring season! Please see our Letter of Appreciation to all those who helped to make the 2015 a success.

Submitted photo Rain or shine, students at the Mount Moresby Adventure Camp make their way on an educational walk through the forest.

Mount Moresby Adventure Camp concludes 2015 season“We thank the

students, teachers and chaperones who joined us each week at

camp.”

Crisis is province wideAfter the conference, the BC Nurses’

Union came out in support of call-ing on the provincial government to create a comprehensive mental health strategy.

Union President Gayle Duteil said that too many vulnerable youth are slipping through the cracks of an inadequate mental health care system in B.C.

“The current system where the police and criminal justice system have become the default care provider for many people with serious mental health issues, has a great human and financial cost.

“The mental health care system in B.C. is in crisis. Patients and their

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OPINIONS

Editorial

20Years Ago

Tides and weather

A commercial fisherman from Queen Charlotte rescued a pilot after a floatplane crashed in stormy waters south of Prince Rupert on October 7, 1995. Lindsey Doerkson and a deckhand were on the i r way to Rupert in his 36-foot boat Triana with a load of fish when he heard a report of a downed aircraft. He made his way to the crash site in Petrel Channel off Pitt Island.

Let them stay.The province isn’t just knocking him down and

kicking him, it’s grinding him into the dirt.Those are the words of Alexander MacDonald as he

faces the very real prospect of losing everything he’s built in the past two decades.

Within that time there is likely not a single island resident who hasn’t formed an opinion on the issue of Hooterville and Frog Flats.

Probably one of the bigger criticisms the residents face resolves around the issue of privilege. Why on earth should they get free land, when we do not.

That may have been an argument in the past, but Mr. MacDonald is trying to change that conversation: he doesn’t want a free ride; he wants to pay taxes in exchange for guaranteed security and rights we all enjoy.

But it doesn’t appear anyone is listening.

Nonetheless, after more than two decades of shift-ing resolutions, tenures granted, retracted and granted again, the province must accept its complicity. But it seems this is just another case of a bureaucracy terrified of making precedent.

Local staff with the ministry say they pushed for a variance to find a unique solution to a unique situation, but our law books would only allow us to concede leases if the residents were among the poorest of the poor.

There is no mechanism in place to recognize the province’s socially-conscious intent is having the exact effect its trying to address: dire poverty.

Mr. MacDonald is being penalized for his family’s good fortune of owning land (unoccupied, undevel-oped and half a country away—but land nonetheless). This judgment is a disgusting affront to his rights as a citizen of Canada.

Long-time resident and vocal champion of the Hooterville residents, Kevin Gibson is right when he asks why the province is in such a hurry to clear out the area. Evictions aren’t necessary when the settlement will one day be fully vacated by attrition. The village could also do more to lend its support, if it so sympa-thized with the residents.

It’s true, Hooterville residents are not paying the province for occupying the land their homes are on. It’s true the village is losing (a bit) of revenue because of that. But it’s also true that the Hooterville residents are wanting to pay for the right to occupy the land.

Why not let them? What harm are they doing? Mr. MacDonald is living a life friendlier to the environment than the average islander. He’s wanting to sign an agreement and lease the land on which his home sits. He wants nothing more than to have his occupation rendered legal.

Hooterville evictions a tragic final chapter of long saga

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Oct. 12, 1995

5Years Ago

Hurricane-force winds, sheets of l igh t ing , h igh tides, and heavy rain lashed the islands with back-to-back storms hitting on Friday a n d S a t u r d a y nights. “It’s been a long time since we had them two nights in a row,” s a i d O ’ B r i e n Road and Bridge M a i n t e n a n c e operations man-a g e r D e n n i s Reindl, who had crews out all night long both Friday and Saturday. “It was actually about as bad as it could be.”

Oct. 14, 2010

10Years Ago

A group of teen-agers’ interest in saving the Haida language inspired Masset council to consider redo-ing every street sign in the village with its name in both Haida and English. Council members decided to give the idea serious consider-ation after read-ing letters from Gr.8 students. Ms Madore wro te that many lan-guages of Canada are being los t and that people need to become more aware of the Haida language.

Oct. 27, 2005

30Years Ago

M r . T o m M a c M i l l a n , t h e n e w f e d -eral Minister of Environment vis-ited the Charlottes , to tour the South Moresby area. He and several others arrived at Sandspit and then spent about five hours flying by heli-copter around the South Moresby Islands. A second helicopter car-ried a CBC film crew. With Mr. MacMillan were Duane Gould , Gary Edenshaw, Thom Henley.

Oct. 17, 1985


Bryce KleeQueen Charlotte

“The area around is the gateway to Gwaii Haanas and should be

kept pristine.”

Make vaccination manda-tory

Dear Editor,C The debate over the use of vaccines will never go away because of people giving in to pseudo-science and debunked theories instead of relying on fact-based information from reputable sources.I don`t think anti-vaxxers have a clue what it was like before vaccines were invented, when people died of diseases like smallpox by the droves until that virus was wiped out by modern medicine, and a more enlight-ened population than we seem to have now.There can be a case made that we live in a too-antiseptic world, afraid to get our hands dirty. But that does not excuse putting chil-dren at risk of childhood illnesses that can kill. It does not excuse any fact-deprived people of putting others at risk because they don’t think they are safe to use.Of all the great things that the internet pro-vides, it also provides people with the means to spread their most ridiculous conspiracy theories ranging from the Truthers about the 9/11 attack to the Loch Ness monster which are believed by an alarming number of otherwise people.In the case of vaccines and pseudo-science beliefs, I say no, it is not each to his own in deciding to be vaccinated as that is beyond selfish and dangerous to others. If we truly believe that children need protection we wouldn’t give in to the anti-vaxxers and would make vaccination mandatory in order to enter school: public or private.

Sincerely, Robert T. Rock

Stand on guard for thee

Dear Editor,

I visited a local pub for lunch Wednesday, purposely around 1 p.m. to see the start of the Blue Jays game.During the national anthem I stood in respect to the flag and our country. I, sadly, was the only one that did. If I was in a pub in England, Germany, or the USA and the respective national anthem was playing, you can be assured that everyone would stand — probably sing along as well.We truly live in the best place on earth but have we become so arrogant and complacent that we can’t stand for our national anthem? Apathy is a sad result when we take for granted what we have. Think of how many have died to protect the flag, the anthem, and all that it stands for.I was deeply saddened by the strange looks I received from a table of young men that didn’t even have the respect to remove their hats during the anthem. Can we not do better?

Ernie Blumke

Penticton

Phil PelletierQueen Charlotte

“I’m not aware of it .”

Ryan Brady Sandspit

“The trees are precious around the lake. They shouldn’t

be logging there.”

Malcom DunderdaleQueen Charlotte

“If it is around camp, think of the youngsters and find other trees.”

Q How do you feel about the proposed logging around Mount Moresby Adventure Camp?

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The community and its economic development

By CAMERON BELLECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

How do you measure the development of an economy? How do you quantify community? Statistics and data can track trends in employment, population, revenue,

and other indicators, but they cannot always capture the impact of community well-being. Without communities, there is no economy, but without economic activity, we cannot support our communities.

Economic development initiatives in the past have typically focused on attracting industry and creating employment. De-velopment and growth are the focal points of this approach, building healthy communities through stronger economies. Now, in a globalized economy rampant with inequality, devel-oping our towns and countries requires more than simply

securing a portion of private-sector profits.Community development is a concept we can all support.

Provide opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and civic engagement, and people will come together to strengthen their ties and become a vibrant collection of individuals known as a “community”. It includes problem solving on issues import-ant to that specific community, which could include economic challenges. This approach is often grassroots, with initiatives and organizations originating from local residents. Compared to economic development, community development puts more value in social factors like quality of life; the “warm and fuzzy” factors, if you will.

So how do we combine the two into effective projects and initiatives that build strong, sustainable communities through meaningful employment? Consider Love Haida Gwaii, a project that celebrates our independent entrepreneurs for their business endeavours and their contributions to our communities. The Tradeshow in Queen Charlotte last Sunday saw 50 vendors and almost 400 local residents milling about the Community Hall, mixing business and pleasure in typical small-town fashion. Deals were struck and dollars were spent, but it also created a social space for people to interact. Compared to the anonymity of e-commerce, Tradeshows are an excellent example of how community and economic development can coincide.

The 21st century is full of opportunities to tackle commu-nity economic development in innovative ways. The sharing economy, social enterprise, and co-operative business models all provide a fresh perspective on old ideas. Creating sus-tainable communities may require more than government and grassroots programs that support employment, recre-ation, and conservation. A successful society will require a new paradigm on how we support ourselves and each other. While development allows us to adapt and evolve, growth cannot continue forever. Our future depends on enhancing our quality of life without compromising the resources that allow us to live here. MIEDS, Community Futures, and other organizations both on and off Haida Gwaii have the duty and pleasure of pursuing this vision of a sustainable society through community economic development.

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Public perception that breast cancer is only identified by lumps detected through self-examination or routine mammography may prevent thousands of women from receiving an early diag-nosis and the care they need. Although lumps are the most common symptom associated with the disease, women should recognize that breast cancer can produce additional symptoms.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of the premier organizations for breast cancer research, advocacy and treat-ment, advises that the warning signs for breast cancer are not the same for all women (or men). Various changes in the breast and body can occur, including the following conditions.

• Breast-size changes: Many left and right breasts are not completely symmetrical, and women familiar with their bodies know that one breast is often slightly larger than the other. However, breast-size changes that occur out of the blue may be indica-tive of a medical problem.

• Skin rash or redness: Women who are breastfeeding can experience a rash on the breasts from an infection of breast tissue. But those who are not breastfeeding should be evaluated by a doctor if redness, irritation or rash appears.

• Nipple changes: Nipple discharge that starts suddenly and is not asso-ciated with breastfeeding can be indicative of cancer. Other changes to the nipples, such as pulling in of the nipple (inversion) or itchy, scaling skin on the nipple, should be brought

to the attention of a doctor.• Changes to the skin: Dimpling of

the skin, peeling, flaking, or scaling skin can be a cause for concern as well.

• Lumps elsewhere: Cancerous tumors may not only be felt in the breasts. Breast cancer can spread to the lymph nodes around the breasts, and lumps may be felt under the arms.

• Unexplained pain: The Mayo Clinic advises that less than 10 per-cent of people diagnosed with breast cancer report pain as a symptom. But unexplained pain in an area of the breast should not be ignored. Breast pain that does not go away and seems to involve one area of the breast should be checked.

• Fatigue: General cancer symptoms can include unusual fatigue and unex-plained weight loss. These symptoms should not be left unchecked.

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A short history of mammography

M a m m o g r a p h y remains one of the most popular and well-known diagnostic tools for breast cancer. It is estimated that 48 million mammograms are per-formed each year in the United States and many others are conducted all around the world under the recommended guidance of doctors and cancer experts.

Mammography can be traced back more than 100 years to 1913, when German surgeon Albert Salomon attempted to visualize cancer of the breast through radiog-raphy. By the 1930s, the concept of mammog-raphy was gaining trac-tion in the United States. Stafford L. Warren, an American physician and radiologist, began his own work on mam-mography, developing techniques of producing stereoscopic images of the breast with X-rays. He also championed the importance of compar-ing both breast images side-by-side.

R a u l L e b o rg n e , a radiologist from Uruguay, conducted his own work on mam-mography and, in 1949, introduced the compres-sion technique, which remains in use today. By compressing the breast, it is possible to get better imaging through the breast and use a lower dose of radiation. Also, compression helps spread the structures of the breast apart to make it easier to see the individual internal com-ponents. Compression helps to pull the breast

away from the chest wall and also to immobilize the breast for imaging.

Advancements in mammogram tech-nology continued to improve through the 1950s and 1960s. Texas radiologist Robert Egan introduced a new tech-nique with a fine-grain intensifying screen and improved film to pro-duce clearer images. In 1969, the first mod-ern-day film mammo-gram was invented and put into widespread use. The mammogram pro-cess was fine-tuned in 1972 when a high-defi-nition intensifying screen produced sharper images and new film offered rapid processing and shorter exposure to radiation. By 1976, the American Cancer Society began recom-mending mammography as a screening tool.

Through the years, mammography became a great help to women looking to arm them-selves against breast cancer. Thanks to improvements in early detection and treatment, breast cancer deaths are down from their peak and survival rates con-tinue to climb.

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Submitted photo Students from the Living & Learning School intently study a book after their weekly visit to the Queen Charlotte Library during the October Library Month.


The Haida Gwaii Golf Tour has come to and end. The winners of the summer-long t o u r a r e J a m e s Sawyer from Masset in the Men’s Division and Trish Sosick of Skidegate for the Women’s Division. Lon Sharp of Queen Charlotte came out swinging to win the senior men’s division while (missing from the pho to ) F ran Fow le r he ld the S e n io r w om en ’s top spot since the beginning.

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By Evelyn von Almassy Haida Gwaii Observer

A documentary film show-casing Haida Gwaii’s unique values and standard of life continues to rack up the awards.

Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World, the film which was shown here, with the director Charles Wilkinson and producer Tina Schliessler in attendance

in May 2015 previously won the Best Canadian Feature documentary at the Toronto Hot Docs Festival, along with a $10,000 prize.

M o s t r e c e n t l y a t t h e Vancouver International Film Festival, the project went on to impress the judges there as well, declaring it the “clear winner” for the Most PopularCanadian Documentary Award. The film had three screenings, at VIFF, two of which were held at a 680-person theatre, and all of which were sold out. Some Haida Gwaiians who were featured in the film were at the Vancouver showings: Severin Cullis-Suzuki, Dafne Romero, Lynn Lee, Amanda Cook, and Alex Martynuik, one of the Haida Gwaii Higher Education students. Ms. Cullis-Suzuki’s father Dr. David Suzuki and mother, Dr. Tara Cullen were also in attendance. It was the

first time that Ms. Cullis-Suzuki had seen the film.

The film also won the Best Feature Film at the One World

Film Festival in Ottawa, and it will be going to the Margaret

Mead Film Festival in New York, and showing tomorrow,

October 24th. On November 20, it will be at the Van City

Theatre in Vancouver for a week, and at the Bloor cinema

in Toronto at the same time.“People are contacting us to

show the film at their festivals,” Mr. Wilkinson says. “People are liking it all over; so many people feel so concerned about some of the directions we are heading in—here is such a sense of despair.” There are people who do make positive steps, and at the same time, there is a sense of hope. “Northern Gateway is probably dead,” he added. “Even Christy Clark isn’t going to be shipping natu-

ral gas; things are looking better for the coast.”

Mr. Wilkinson is currently working on his fourth film in the “quadrilogy”, which includes the first three: Peace Out, Oil Sands Karaoke, and the third, Haida Gwaii. Although Mr. Wilkinson does not like talking about projects until they are finished, he did offer one hint of the synopsis.

“One thing I can say is that [the film]is about stories about people who do things like Haida Gwaii. It closes the circle.”

Peace Out began in down-town Vancouver: here we are in the city, destroying our back yard. The other two went to other areas of our province to look at how people are taking a stand where they live to make their lives and lands more

sustainable. Because of the response that Haida Gwaii has received, it makes it possible for Mr. Wilkinson to create more films. “It motivates us; there’s a ton of stuff we can do. We are so thankful to the people of Haida Gwaii, and we want everyone to know that Haida Gwaii: EOTW will be on Knowledge Network in unlimited showings, and on DVD and blue-ray very soon.”

Photo courtesy Charles Wilkinson A dramatic visual featured on the official movie poster for Haida Gwaii: Edge of the World

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Yohanovich takes top spot at 2015 Coho DerbySubmitted by the SandspitRod and Gun Club

It was a dark and stormy – wait this was the last weekend of the 62nd Coho Derby. It was not the weather we wanted, but one weekend of the derby is usually modified by the winds of the equinox. So this year the last weekend was not the best for fishing or catching, and of the twelve coho weighed in for the weekend none made the board. Good effort by those who braved the elements.

The Derby broke some records though for most tickets sold in 15 years, most fish ever weighed in and record sales at the “Shack”. There were a few minor adjustments due to weather, including Ray K’s breakfast that was in jeopardy due to the missed ferry sailing (no freight), but Elaine and the community (Copper Bay

campers, thanks for the eggs) came together to fill the requirements.

Unlike most years where the final weekend provides some changes to the board, there were not any this year. Cindy Frazer, the weekend winner, didn’t make the board and all was calm with the Top 10. The ‘Braggin’ Rights’ go to Bill Y. for his second Derby win – congratulations. The Derby Dinner Awards night will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 at Norther Shores L & C.

The success of this Derby is only possible because of all the volunteers who help make it happen – too numer-ous to name. The key folks are Ray & Elaine K. at the ‘Shack’ weighing Coho and cooking up the edibles. The folks that help them in the ‘Shack’ are indispensable and they keep coming back every year too! Of note this year were the numerous kids who picked up trash around Copper Bay to keep

things looking tidy. Also good job in keeping the fire in the stove going – one less thing Ray had to tend to.

Copper Bay was certainly the social, fishing, camping and eating place for the past four weekends. Good to see so many enjoying the awesome fall weather (3 out of 4) and this traditional community event. The club can host an event, but it takes a community to make it happen.

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Archie Stocker Sr. photo A small portion of the Masset residents, local government officials and emergency responders gather at the village’s muster station during a mock evacution during the Great BC Shakeout Oct. 15 at precicely 10:15 a.m. Right, QCSS students evacuate their school at the same time.


Quinn Bender photo MIEDS Director of Economic Development Cameron Bell and Queen Charlotte Councillor Sabrina Frazier, right, drop by QC Liquidation to speak with owner Ruth Kendal, far left, and employee Jeany May about hurdles and opportunities facing islands businesses. The so-called Business Walk took place throughout Haida Gwaii earlier this month.

I am writing this after a busy week, and knowing that this coming Monday, October 19, (which will be in the past when the paper comes out on Friday, October 23rd), we will have a new government in Federal politics. At least that is what I heard on CBC radio last week, with them predicting we will have the Liberals in government, with the NDP as the Official Opposition. Or not, because not every-one is included in the national polls.

So we may have the NDP in power, and the Liberals as the Official Opposition. I found it bizarre that Stephen Harper was at a rally for him, given by Rob and Doug Ford of Toronto. A sit-ting Prime Minister, being supported by someone who was caught on tape smoking crack?! And the Conservative candidate not being part of the first federal debates on Haida Gwaii, yet having his post-ers up here? One of which was found vandalized. The world of politics is a wild place.

The great modern dancer Margie Gillis gave an incredible performance at the Kay Centre last

Saturday, (thanks to all the people who came from Masset and Port) and with a very enlightening and fun dance workshop on Sunday. Love Haida Gwaii was a huge success last Sunday. The Charlotte Coffee House is happening this Friday, October 23rd at the Legion, with North Beach band Tow Town on after the open mic, and the Swap ‘n Shop on the 24th in the Charlotte Hall. Farmers’ Market is still happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Kay said she went through two pots of stew last Saturday.) The Hallowe’en dance is happening in Charlotte on the 31st.

Thanks to Tracy Morton, (also known as Dr. Morton, dad to his two boys, and husband to his wife) for reminding us of Broga, which teacher Devjeet Singh Khalsa launched for bringing men together for yoga and connection. It happens on Wednesdays from seven until half past eight. There were eight men there one night, so guys, don’t be shy. The Sun Studio is a great place to get more fit and positive.

Speaking of the Sun Studio, put this date on your calendars now: Saturday, December 19.

There is going to be a yoga rave to celebrate the Winter Solstice. It will be by registration only, as the space can only hold up to 40 people. More on that soon, but in the meantime, check out glorial-atham.com/yoga raves.

Gloria Latham is one of Kiki Van Der Heiden’s teachers. It will be a blast.

Thanks to Betsy Cardell, who sent information about the Nicola Wheston Oil Painting Group, which is a collective of 11 people that committed to bringing her from the Duthie Gallery on Salt Spring, for a five-day life drawing in oils workshop. They financially agreed to pool funds, supply lots of treats and create a supportive environment. The workshop was held October 17 to the 21st, and they gratefully acknowledge the support of the Gwaii Arts Committee which helped make this wonderful event happen.

Thanks also to writer Marla Abbott who reminded us of the Swap ‘n Shop, and also sent the information that the French Immersion class of Sk’aadgaa Naay will be providing the concession at the Charlotte Hall, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday.

What a busy place Haida Gwaii is; I look forward to going off- island for a rest! I will be taking in the play “Nirbhaya” at the Vancouver Cultural Centre (the “Clutch”), which received the 2013 Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award.

It is based on the performers’ real life experiences and the sexual violence that happened in Delhi, India, on December 16, 2012 and shocked the world. This work also won the New York Times Critics’ Picks award.

Just heard: Eddie Murphy receives Mark Twain Prize for humour.

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Now that the election is over, time for Broga

by Evelyn von Almassy

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My friend Helen celebrates her birthday today. I asked her last week all ninja like, “Sooo....Helen, what’s your favorite

flavour?” which in turn grants me a baleful look as she says to me, “Now, don’t go to any trouble.”

I want her to smile as she sees this cake which we mark birthday celebrations with, and I want there to be a look of pure pleasure on her face when she takes that first bite and then another and another; I want her to remember this cake as she thinks of all of those who love her and surround her on this special day for being who she is. There are no guar-antees in this life, so let’s eat cake and be merry at least one more time, ‘cause that’s what we should remember, the happy times, the best of times and know that we have strived to live as many of those moments as we possibly can!

Helens Triple Layer Lemon Cake2 1/3 c. cake flour2 ¾.tsp. baking powder¼. tsp. salt1 ¾ c. sugar2 T. Lemon zest¾ c. softened butter1c. whole milk5 large egg yolks¼ tsp. cream of tartarSift together the dry ingredients, flour, baking

powder and salt. Set aside.Pulse ¼ c. sugar and lemon zest together in a food

processor until well combinedAdd to your mixer the butter and lemon sugar and

mix until light and fluffy, then add the remaining sugar and mix until smooth. Add ¼ of the milk and mix until just blended then add the dry ingredients 1/3 at a time alternating with the remaining milk in three batches, scraping the bowl with a spatula, beat until blended.

In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the cream of tartar beating until stiff, but not too stiff or they will be dry. Add ¼ at a time

to the batter, folding in gently. Keep adding the whites to the batter ¼ at a time, very gently folding so as not to deflate your batter. Spread this into your well buttered pans, smoothing the tops and baking in a 350 degree oven until golden and a tester comes out smooth, around 35 – 40 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of the pans to loosen, invert onto a rack, flip right side up and let them cool completely before going on to the next step.

When they’re cool, cut each cake in half horizontally with a long serrated knife, setting the first layer on your cake plate of choice right side up. Meanwhile....

The Filling½ c. unsalted butter¾ c. sugar½ c. fresh lemon juice3 T. lemon zestPinch of salt6 large egg yolksMelt the butter over medium heat, remove from

heat and whisk in the sugar, lemon juice, zest and pinch of salt. Put it back on the heat and while whisking constantly for the next 5 or 6 minutes cook until thick, but not boiling. When the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and press the curd through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove the chunks of zest and give it a smooth texture. Let cool and keep covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

So now you want to spread about 1/3 c. on the first layer, ready and waiting for you on the plate. If you want to be super professional about it, have some squares of parchment or waxed paper cut into 3-4 inches and set these under the outer edges of your first layer before you set it onto the plate. These will be removed after you finish your cake for a clean plate with no crumbs! Spread the curd almost to the outer edge of the first layer; you don’t want the curd to spread to the outside when you place the next layer on top. Continue with another layer of cake and 1/3 c. curd until you place the final 4th layer on top. Then you want to ice it.

Lemon Frosting1 c. unsalted butter2 T. finely grated lemon zest3 ½ c. icing sugar1 ½ T. Fresh lemon juice3 T. Heavy creamPinch of saltIn a mixer beat the room temperature butter and

lemon zest until well combined. Add the icing sugar in batches, mixing well until all in, then add the lemon juice and beat for a few minutes. Add the pinch of salt then the heavy cream, mix for a minute or so.

Spread a very fine layer of icing on your com-pleted cake, taking care to fill any gaps between the layers, then place in the refrigerator until firm. This is called a scratch coat or crumb coat. It seals the cake so that when you spread the icing and decorate your cake, you don’t have those messy crumbs showing up and ruining your party!

Spread the remainder of the frosting smoothly over the top and sides, then decorate with lemon curls made from a channel zester, or if you don’t have one of these, use a sharp vegetable peeler, and try to do your best! I would use this item so seldom, but it is on my wish list! I will also use silver drag-ees to punch up the elegance and festivity of this cake. Now you can remove those squares of paper under your cake, step back and admire your work!

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Rising Tideby Kris Leach

Well it’s over, the election that is. Now we can return to our regular lives. This month

and next it’s all about getting ready for winter. The garden needs to be put to bed and winter crops planted, spring bulbs as well. The woodshed must be filled and summer tools put away although there may be another mowing as the grass has been grow-ing. Weeds too but they’ll freeze along with anything left in the garden. And it’s time for winter tires. In the rest of Canada they must already be on but the west coast can procrastinate

on that one. The darkness is closing in but that gives us more time to rest after all that work.

The Farmers’ Market is also over but just for the season. There will soon be new activity in the big white building next to the soccer field in Tlell. Starting in November we will be hosting a few winter swap and shop events leading up to the big Last Minute Christmas Craft Fair. No dates have been set for these activities as yet but they will be announced soon. You can start downsizing and cleaning out the storage space. Then call me if you want a table.

The Tai Chi group has been very grateful to have Wendy back to help us work on our moves. Tai Chi is a living thing, like language, and there are always subtle changes in the form to incorporate into our practice. Wendy has brought these back to us from

Victoria and she will be returning there next week for a brief visit and refresher. My own practice is sadly out of date as I am just returning to it after a long absence. Leately it has been interrupted by my other life as the school board trustee for Tlell and Port Clements.

The Port Clements Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee met on October 13th and elected a new executive headed by chair, Andrea Turton. She was also elected to rep-resent the Port PAC at the District PAC. Its meeting was on the 15th in Queen Charlotte. I also attended as alternate board rep. All parents of the students in Port school are auto-matically members of PAC. It’s the best way to influence the direction of your children’s education as DPAC meets regularly with the school board representatives. DPAC is also has a

member of the provincial body and Kim Laroque will be attending that meeting in the near future.

Don and Leslie took some bulls off island so Tammy Abbot was working at the feed store while Dane took care of the clinic. The new clinic is progressing quickly. I do think our Animal Hospital will be accepting patients before our people hospital.

Even though there are many months to go before the music festival returns, preparations are already underway. To that end, director Janet Rigg attended the workshop for northern BC music festival representatives in Wells over the Thanksgiving weekend. She came back inspired to make our future fes-tivals even better for the upcoming years. It’s nice to think about summer fun during our fall stormy season when any outside activity is a wet one.

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24 hour fast on October 15th. Other than know-ing my friend’s husband started it, I was not very well informed about this campaign and so I went online and did some quick research.

T h e M o o s e h i d e Campaign began in 2011 when Paul Lacerte; my friend’s husband, was hunting with his daugh-ter near Highway 16, the Highway of Tears. As a father Paul wanted to honour his daugh-ters and the women in his family to live free of violence. The mission statement is as follows:

“Our Goal is to end violence towards women and children.

“We will stand up with women and children and we will speak out against violence towards them.

“We will support each other as men and we will hold each other accountable.

“We will teach our young boys about the true

meaning of love and respect, and we will be healthy role models for them.

“We will heal ourselves as men and we will support our brothers on their healing journey.

“We encourage you to Take Action, Make the pledge, and Stand up to end violence towards women and children.”

The moosehide that year was cut into small squares (pictured) that were distributed to Indigenous and non-Indigenous men who took a vow to work towards an end to violence against women. There have been over 35, 000 moose-

hide squares distributed. It is hoped that in 10 years the Moosehide Campaign will reach 1-million moosehide squares distributed across Canada.

Ending Violence against Indigenous women is a serious matter. This issue has been in our collective faces because Canada has more than 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women and it has sadly not been on our Conservative Prime Minister’s radar.

Hopefully, now that you know about the Moosehide Campaign, you will have it on your radar and make the same commitment. Let’s bring some moose to Haida Gwaii! Or maybe I’ll make deer hide squares to give it a Haida Gwaii twist!

Learn more about the Moosehide Campaign at: www.moosehidecampaign.ca.

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Skidegateby Rhonda McIsaac

So! Now not only am I in big trouble with Revenue Canada, according to the man on the phone … the F.B.I. are

looking for me too. If you don’t hear from me for awhile, um please send me a goodie parcel. Glad they can’t see the look on my face while they threaten me with sundry woes. This is not why I own a phone and pay my bill monthly. I do have the ‘no nonsense’ phone block as one of my options. Okay, my rant is done, for today.

The Ducks Unlimited Dinner was sold out and by every account it was an excellent evening out. The meal was especially lauded for its tastiness. Thank you to the committee who worked to pull it all together.

The trees have managed to hang on to their leaves in spite of the windy spells. The colours are still pretty nice around town as I write this. We should be thanking the old families, like the Dysons who planted the Chestnuts and Oaks along Dyson Street (heading towards Tlell from town). I forget the name of the lovely trees by Paul Melney’s home but I am glad I don’t have to rake all those leaves. There are crimson coloured

Birch trees between the post office & Bayview Drive that are red all year long. These trees are not native to the North Coast, so some pioneer families went to considerable effort to attain and care for them, for our pleasure. What a fine legacy! What kind of legacy will you and I leave for future generations?

The HG Rec Program is hosting Drop-in Badminton for us. Children (with an adult), teens, and adults can come to the Gym Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7pm and learn the game. All skill levels are welcome.

HG Rec is also offering Choreographed Dance and Aerobics on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm in the Gym for ages 9 to 13years old. The finale was a dance recital last year!

One of the travelling musical/educational performances provided by the School District is coming on October 22nd. “Fables, Fools & Fantasy” Story Theatre will entertain us at 9am in either the gym or the library. The blurb says; “Storytelling games and infamous Nursery Rhyme Reviews round out this liter-ary focused presentation. The aim is to make learning fun.” The public is allowed to sit in on these events, if you are interested.

There is a Haida Gwaii Literacy meeting set for the 27th, from 1-3pm in the Council Chambers.

Friday the 30th is costume day for the Elementary School - not much work will be done, but the day will be fun and treat-filled. Enjoy your Hallowe’en Saturday in a safe family way. Dinner is on the Firefighters yay!

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A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

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“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

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A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

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Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

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People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

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Parks Canada photo University of Victoria researchers may have discovered one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii.

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A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

14,000-year-old fishing weir discovered

on Haida GwaiiUniversity of Victoria research-

ers may have found one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii, after their autonomous underwater vehi-cle (AUV) photographed what appears to be a fishing weir deep underwater in Gwaii Haanas.

“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

“It is a very emotional

experience.”

- Dr. Quentin Mackie

Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

Port switch to biomass

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Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from Sept 2, 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

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MassetH l G a a k ’ a a t s ’ i i Iihllnga–Agate Man Triathlon, Mon. Aug. 4: 500 m swim in Pure Lake (10 am start), 20 km cycle to Masset, 6 km run around sanc-tuary. register: hgrec.com/registered-pro-grams/DE Maritime MuseumArtist Guy Kimola opening reception, Mon. Aug 4, 2 - 4 pm. Show up for August.Harbour Day Sat. Aug. 16Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) meditat ion, Thurs. 5:30, Sun. 7:30, 626-5400

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Wed. noon-1 pm; Sat. 10:30 - noon. Info 557-4336

Port ClementsBarbeque and time capsule internment centennial eventMillennium Park/St. Mark’s, Mon. Aug. 4, 3-6 pmPilates circuit fusion Tues/Thurs., 7-8 pm.Yoga, Seniors’ Rm, Tues. 1-2 pm, Ruth BellamyS e n i o r s ’ y o g a , Multiplex, 1-2 pm, Tuesdays.

TlellFall Fair Sun. Aug. 3Farmers’ Market at fair Sunday Music Festival Aug. 9 weekendFlashmob protesting Enbridge, Sat. Aug.

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SkidegateGirls Group loonie/toonie auction,Sat. Aug. 2, small hall. Doors 4:30 pmG i n a S u u d a T l ’ l Xasii themed tour o f H G M u s e u m , Wednesdays, 2 pm.Meditation, Ngystle bldg. Tues. 7:30-9:30 pm. 559-4414

Queen CharlotteSpirit Square family dance with Honey Brown. Fri. Aug. 1, 8 pm Open house, vessel Catalina Adventure, Fri. Aug. 1, 11:30 am- 1 pm, dockHarbour Authority special general mtg,

Wed. Aug. 6, 7 pm, E. Ross Rm. Mtg to establish society membership/elect directors.Farmers’ market Sat. 11- 3.Spirit Square Fri. eve-ningsYouth Centre 7 pm- midnight Fri., Sat.Table Tennis, 4:30-6:30 pm Tues. Thurs, Sat, hallPickleball, 7-9 pm Mon. , Wed. Fr id . Tennis courts.Drop in dodge ball, Wed. 8 pm, QCSS, $2, (Youth 6:30 pm, $1) FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 pm, Sat. 10 am. 559-8458

SandspitFLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. 10 am, Thurs., 7 pm, 637-5463

Masset appoints electoral officersIn preparation for the upcoming munici-pal elections, Masset council appointed election officers when it met Monday night (July 28).

Village of Masset Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Jarvis and Chief Financial Officer Jo-Ann Brown acted as elections officers three years ago, and will do the same this year.

Following recent changes in legisla-tion, mayors and councillors in British Columbia will now be elected for four year terms starting this fall, rather than three as in the past. The 2014 BC municipal elections are slated for November 15 (Saturday).

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Margo Hearne photos An American Golden Plover and, inset, a long-distance sighting of the mysterious black bird.

We were driving north and decided to turn in to the parking lot beside the

Gwaii Trust office in Skidegate. There were all kinds of diving ducks in the bay and Peter was concentrat-ing on the Pacific Loons, Common Loons and Harlequin Ducks close to shore. There were flocks of them. “Stop for a minute,” I said. “We need to get a closer look at that black duck out there.” I had the door open ready to jump out but he kept on driving slowly. “The black duck! Stop!” We grow used to one another’s impatience when something unusual shows up and, as he has been identifying birds since childhood, we needed his keen eye. He stopped.

We studied the bird for a long time through the spotting scope. We took distant photos. Black and brown diving ducks look similar, sort of, and this one was no exception. It was definitely not one of our local scoters, it was a bit smaller with a flatter crown and had a different bill

shape. It was not a dabbling duck either, there were three juvenile Green-winged Teal close by so we could compare shape and size. Not a loon or a grebe.

And it was by itself. Scoters usu-ally hang out together. It was too far away for a good photo but close enough for a good view through the spotting scope. It was as tricky as anything. It didn’t look like a female. It had too much white on the wing but the more common White-winged Scoters have white on its wing as well.

“It’s a Steller’s Eider,” said Peter. “That’s the only thing it can be.” When we got home Peter studied bird books all evening. We have a collection that would sink a small fishing boat. I downloaded the photos, we contacted a birding buddy in the south, compared photos on the internet and, after eliminating all other possibilities determined that it could only be a male Steller’s Eider in eclipse plumage (the dull plumage developed in some brightly colored birds after the breeding season). A very rare bird in these parts. It winters on the edge of the ice-flows in the Bering Sea and fre-quents rocky shores. It hardly ever shows up here. The heavy weather

of the past week may have brought it in.

Fall is deepening and dabbling ducks return. They fly in waves along the edge of the water and wait for the tide to rise. Teal, pin-tail, wigeon and Mallard all fly low over the sanctuary as the Peregrine takes aim. It’s the season. Out on the beach Black Turnstones, Sanderlings and Dunlin feed in the seaweed and over the meadow a flock of Pacific Golden Plover take off and land again.

We rarely get many of these lovely birds here, but over thirty have stayed for almost a month. They are a powerful migrant. According to the books they often migrate directly from Alaska to Hawaii across 4,500 km of open ocean. Plovers have to know where they are going when flying that far because if they land in the water, they’re doomed. The ones still here are definitely late. They are usually in New Zealand by October and they can go as far as NE Africa, the Indian Ocean and SE Asia. A few of the wiser ones winter over in southern California.

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Sighting of a rare bird offshoreOn the Wingby Margo Hearne

The best Mum ever passed away peacefully on September 30, 2015. Born on May 18, 1941,

Diane grew up in London, Ontario and after completing a degree in En-glish moved to Ghana to be a CUSO Volunteer. After returning to Canada, Diane trained CUSO volunteers and led the program in BC. In 1979, a sense of ad-venture and a desire to help small communities led Diane to Masset and a life-long friendship with the people of Haida Gwaii. As Head of H&HR, Diane was respon-sible for running the Islands Health Clinics. Our Mother loved Haida Gwaii and attending potlatches, watching Haida dancing, cooking at Rediscovery and annual trips to Prince Rupert to cheer on the Haida Nation team at the All-Native Basket-ball Tournament became family staples. One of her proudest moments was being adopted into the Raven clan by her second Mother Ethel Jones. Diane was Haida in spirit, if not by birthright.

In 1987, Diane returned to Vancouver and for the next 10 years proudly served as the Director of the Carnegie Centre. She was a passionate defender of the incredibly important role the Centre plays for the people who call the Downtown Eastside home. The final chapter of Diane’s career came at the request of Mayor Owen who asked her to help establish a new community centre in Yaletown. Diane was deter-mined that the people forming that vulnerable community should have a gathering place to call their own. This year, the Gathering Place Community Centre celebrated its 20th Anniversary!

Diane is survived by her three extremely proud sons and her beloved grandchil-dren. She will be missed by many, but we take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain. We will celebrate Diane’s amazing life on Saturday, October 24 (1:30-4:00) at the Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken St. For all our friends on Haida Gwaii, we are also planning to host a Celebration of Life in Masset in the Spring. We want our Mum to visit the beautiful beaches of Haida Gwaii one last time. Exact details will be announced at a later date.

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Diane MacKenzieMay 18, 1941 - September 30, 2015

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92 (NISGA’A)

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Employment OpportunityCompetition # 15-406

School District No. 92 (Nisga’a) is accepting applications for Certified Teachers on Call for the school term September 2015 to June 2016. Certified Teachers on call will be required to produce active BCTF membership with Teacher Regulation Branch certification. TTOC will be placed on district call out for all schools. Travel will be required from time to time. This position will be a member of the Local Nisga’a Teachers Union.

Successful applicants will support our children by: Being committed to the education of our childrenBeing committed to the needs our children in a classroom settingBe a strong support to teacher on delivery of classroom designBe a strong team player

Responsibilities: You will be responsible to meet with teacher you are subbing for to receive classroom orientationWill support the education plan that is in place for classroomWill respect confidentiality of Students and School District 92 (Nisga’a) information

Basic Qualifications:Ability to promote our Nisga’a Culture through exampleExcellent organizational and communication skills would be an assetWill hold an active membership with BCTF / Teacher Regulation Branch

Please include copies of credentials with Resume. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm October 30, 2015.

Job Posting #15-406Human Resource Department

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(October 26 2015 – November 9 2016, or until return of incumbent)This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU. The employee is NOT required to use her

automobile in the performance of her duties.JOB SUMMARY: This program provides individual and/or group counselling for children male or female ages 3 to 18 who have experienced sexual assault, violence or abuse.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related human/social service field or equivalent combination of education, training and experienceIn-depth and up –to-date knowledge of theory/treatment in the field of trauma and feminist counseling

Training and Experience: Two (2) years counselling experience with a sound knowledge and understanding in the area of violence against women and children from a feminist perspective

For complete job description please contact: [email protected] or Hecate Strait Employment Development Society www.hseds.ca

To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current job references. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.We are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for: Excavator, Dozer, Grader, Loader and Rock Truck Drivers.

The nature of camp work requires that this person have excellent interpersonal skills, handle stress well, and be able to live and work as a member of a team.

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Daily Functions:Ensures that the “Trucking Operations” are run with the attitude that we are here to provide “service” for our customersOperates the vehicle in a safe and economical manner to insure the lowest possible operational and maintenance costMaintains current DOT personnel records with the Administrative AssistantAlerts Equipment Maintenance Manager of any needed repairs and their priorityShow a willingness to learn job site goals and company wide goalsPerform any other related duties as may be required

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

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READ ON . . . WRITE ON!Read On … Write On promotes literacy. People who are improving their English reading and writing skills will find this section useful. Parents can use this section to help their children learn to read. Watch out for puzzles, recommended reading, simplified news stories, writing tips and upcoming literacy events.

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Taan’s Moons tells the story of various cycles of the moon. This is one of several versions of the Haida knowledge on the moon cycle. The poem is written by Alison Gearand illustrated by Kiki van der Heiden.

Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.

This art project took 3 months to complete, from beginning concept and sketches drawn by students, to involving them in felting elements like berries, roots, seaweed and branches for the illustrations.

Come celebrate the book launch & the opening of the art exhibition with us!

November 23rd (Sunday) – 2pmAll About U Gallery, Skidegate

Be the first to view the book before it hits major book stores in Canada this December.Taan’s Moons available at the launch for $20 (pay no taxes)


Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13 large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.








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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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The Haida Gwaii Observer is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. Email to: [email protected]

This section is reserved solely for non-profit, non-governmental or non-political groups and organizations. All events advertised in the

Coming Events section must be free of charge and open to the public.

Asian consumers are hooked on British Columbia’s premium fish and seafood. Historically, the Japanese have been attracted to British Columbia’s freshest catches; now, countries like China and Singapore have also joined the bandwagon in buying seafood from our province. Our North Pacific water is pure, cold and clean. Hence, our seafood is very fresh. Even the geoduck caught off our coast is being valued by Asia as being the best in the world. At a recent Seafood Expo Global event held in Brussels, Belgium, international buyers made deals to buy a total value of over $50 million of British Columbia seafood products. This Seafood Expo Global is the world’s largest seafood trade event. The British Columbia Agrifoods producers have a well-established position in world markets. British Columbia is especially known for its seafood products like wild and farmed salmon, a range of traditional and new products including groundfish, shrimp, prawns, geoduck, crabs, herring, sardines, hake and marine plants. Last year, British Columbia seafood exports went up by 10 per cent. This year, our province will export about $1 billion worth of seafood. About 90 per cent of our seafood gets imported to 70 countries. The biggest buyers are the U.S. (56%), Japan (19%) and China (7%).

British Columbia has become an important supplier to the global seafood industry. We now export around 100 species of fish, shellfish and marine plants. Due to our geographic location on the west coast of North America, shipping costs to Asian

markets are lower and shipping times are shorter than from competing suppliers.

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MASSET

Masset Rollergirls Open SkateWednesdays 5-7:30 p.m.at the J. Lalonde Roller Rink$2 drop-in for gear, basic skills,and skate maintenance.

Heartfulness Meditation , Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m., 626-5400

PORT CLEMENTS

Canadian Firearms Safety Course Required to qualify for a possession and acquisition license. Port Clem-ents Fire Hall Monday Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. and runs Oct. 19, 20, 21 and 26. Call Ron at 250-557-4255

Cederview community Church regular services, 11 a.m.

Pioneer clubs grade 5-7-weekly wed -6:30-8p.m.

Pioneer delta clubs weekly wed grades 1-4 -3-4:30p.m.

adult sunday school 10 a.m.service

Alternate Fitness (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Thurs.

Sr. Yoga (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Tues.

Drop-in computer help in the li-brary Tuesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

TLELL

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. 7 - 9 p.m.; Thurs. 10:30 to noon. Call 250-557-9362

Tlell Farmers Market every Sun-day from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. beside the Tlell Firehall. Look for the sign.

SKIDEGATE

Strong Start at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School Wednesday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Open to families with children 0 to school age. 250-559-8889

AA meeting, Skidegate Firehall, 8 p.m., every Friday.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE

Core Course, Prerequisite to get-ting your BC hunter number and licence. Queen Charlotte Sec-ondary School Monday Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Runs 2,3,4,9,10 and 12 of November from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Phone Ron for more information 557-4255

Coffeehouse at the QC Legion, Friday October 23rd. Doors open at 7p.m., by donation. Open mic 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by fea-ture: Tow Town

Pickle BallEvery Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednes-days. QCSS Gym

Swap ‘N’ Shop Saturday Oct. 24 11 a.m.- 3 p.m at the Community Hall . Tables are $15 call Linda to book your table 559-8975

Bethel assembly regular service Sunday morning services Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22Sunday evening services, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15Joint service at Cedarview Nov 29- 11a.m.Pioneer delta kids club- week-ly- Tuesdays-3:30-5p.m. at Legion hall

Farmers’ market Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.. Call 559-8252

Ukulele Jam, Wednesday’s, 5-7p.m., Community Hall, Se-niors’ Room, all levels.informal instruction; extra ukule-les available.

SANDSPIT

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Monday and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 637-5463

AA. Meetings Monday and Thursday 7 p.m..

Tombstone Golf Tournament, Saturday Oct. 31, Willow’s Golf Course. Costumes encouraged

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