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Volume 6 Issue 15, July 27, 2012
Snuneymuxw News is published bi-weekly. We welcome your submissions: send to
[email protected] or telephone (250) 740.2300.
SFN Youth Enjoy VIU Soccer Camp
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The 2nd Annual SFN Days were held on July 20 & 21, 2012. The event began on Friday evening with
a community dinner, crafts and a hip hop workshop. The evening ended with movies and popcorn in
the parking lot.
Saturday’s events kicked off with a delicious breakfast served in Chief & Council Chambers. After
breakfast the Political Annual Report was presented by Chief and Council followed by the Audit
Review. The annual celebration ended with lunch.
A big thank you to the following people:
Event Organizers– Tara White and SFN summer students
Friday Dinner – Gina and Charles Wilson
Saturday Breaky – Lorna Johnny - Weavers
Saturday Lunch -Sweet Ann Canoe Club
many many more.
Additional pictures are available on the Nations website
www.snuneymuxw.ca — Please go to the Gallery and select Pic-
tures.
2nd Annual SFN Days
Eleanor White Snuneymuxw youth
Rose Scow
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Family Friends
Snuneymuxw youth Chief White, Anisa and twins
Bouncy Castle John Thomas and Councilor Paul Wyse-Seward
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GRASP PROGRAM Growth, Resilience, Acknowledgment, Suicide Awareness, Preparation and Safe Planning
We would like to congratulate the Snuneymuxw members who participated in the GRASP program. Over a
four week period they learned:
How to be a good listener
How to listen “deeply”
The power of empathy/kindness/compassion
Why it’s important not to judge others or make assumptions
How to create validation and acceptance
How to ask questions to help “define” a crisis
How to use a Crisis Helping Model
How to identify healthy and unhealthy behaviours
The importance of setting healthy boundaries as helpers
Warning Signs for Suicide
How to use the Crisis Helping Model if we suspect someone is feeling suicidal
About the Crisis Line, community resources, and how to find them
Importance of reaching out, coping, and SELF CARE
GRASP is a fun and interactive training program for students grades eight and above interested in skills to be effective peer helpers.
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Status Card Update
When issuing status cards we are required to ask for two pieces of valid ID for an adult's application.
For a child’s application we are required to ask for two pieces of valid ID for the parent and one piece
for the child.
The ID must NOT be expired and one must be government issued digital ID
(Passport/Driver’s licence/BC ID/Government issued work ID)
ONLY the enhanced Driver’s license or Canadian Passport are valid for both pieces of ID.
There are NO exceptions!
The new Secure Certificate of Indian Status Cards (SCIS) will not be available for another year or
two. The paper laminate cards are still being issued at the Snuneymuxw First Nation Office.
If you need to renew your status card, please phone Vanessa at 250-740-2359 to make an appoint-
ment. Please bring two pieces of identification (ID), your own picture and $5.00 (band members). The
ID that are acceptable are, Passport, Driver License, BC ID, Birth Certificate, Status Card, Care card.
(one of your ID has to be photo ID)
To obtain most ID contact Service Canada Center 250-741-3636
Birth Certificates take 2-3 weeks cost $27.00
No ID required but you must know your birth information and your parent's birth information
Care Cards take 2-3 weeks are usually free
No ID is required
BCID cost $35.00 new or $15.00 replacement
Must have primary and secondary ID with full legal name– if married bring in marriage certificate
Drivers Licence usually cost $75.00 to renew
To obtain a passport contact Service Canada 250-754-0222
A passport usually cost $90.00 and takes around 20 business days
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SFN Men’s Support Group
There is No Men's Group on Monday Aug 6
Men are welcome to attend when they can or join the program at anytime. No registration needed.
Come join this group of men who have been gathering together for a while. This is a program de-
signed especially for men that focuses on creating a safe place to:
explore their concerns and challenges
learn about themselves
gain a greater understanding of healthy relationships
understand anger
Group members are asked to maintain confidentiality (What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas).
When: Monday evenings
Time: 6:00 to 8:00
Where: SFN Health Centre Kitchen
Rides: If you need a ride, please call the Health Centre by noon on Monday.
For Information call April de Voy Phone: 250-740-2337
No Acupuncture Clinic For August
Bibi Bennekou R.AC. will be returning in September.
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Different Times
On June 19-25th, Wayne Johnny attended the Transformation Program offered in
Campbell River, sponsored by the First Nation House of Healing . Because he was moved
so deeply by what he experienced there, he shared some of this with the Monday night
Men’s Group and gave us permission to pass this on to the community.
What stood out for me at this event were all the fear, shame, and guilt we all carry inside us. We all realized that we have similar hurts inside. Once it is brought out, the shame and fear are released. We can let go of the smiling mask we wear, and stop looking down at the ground. Anyone brought up on a rez witnesses similar things, no matter where they come from: all the stuff that happens at parties, which the adults may not even remember or may try hard to forget the next day. But as children we can’t erase the memories. We are burdened with this into our own adult lives. So many secrets, so many things we are too ashamed to mention.
It’s time now to deal with these long-buried feelings. Every community can create safe places to remove the false mask and release the secrets without blaming or naming people. A place to es-tablish trust where it is agreed to keep things con-fidential. The facilitators kept reminding us that what is shared there stays there, not even they can speak about it amongst themselves.
We went around in a circle with each person sharing as much or little as they cared to in the moment. In a short while, our group of 22 felt like brothers and sisters in healing because our stories were so alike. Alcohol & drugs, sexual abuse, gos-sip & backstabbing, put downs and name calling - that made us all afraid to speak the truth or con-fused by what we'd seen or gone through. In truth they call this trauma – anything which makes you afraid and threatens your safety. Your world is never the same after this. It was what our elders learned in residential schools and then they
passed it on to us.
At the workshop we learned about what they call “normalizing”, the experience of keeping things secret, of being threatened with worse things if we talked about what we saw or had happen to us. So, we learned to put up with it as if it was normal. We developed thick skins. We came to believe that this is just the way things are. We didn’t know any better because we were just kids. But this was really a sickness that got into our people. At 57, I’m just now learning that this is not natural and it doesn’t have to continue although to many of us it may seem like the only way to live.
That’s why I’m inviting all the others in our community to come and be free of the past. These are different times now. The old beliefs and fears can be released so our children and grand-children don’t have to go through what we went through. Their eyes can sparkle and their smiles can be real and they can live with trust and innocence.
It takes courage and strength to wake up from the old negative dream where you only expect the worst, speak the worst, and get what you expect all the time. We can beat the drum of peace instead of war. If we never even witnessed love or trust, of course, it’s hard to believe in it. It takes strength to go against all the jokes and put-downs and distance which come at you when you walk the path of our ancestors and want to bring the pride of our heritage back.
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Different Times continued….
Some people even make fun of being “a proud Indian”, they see themselves through the hateful eyes
of the white conquerors who colonized us and taught us to be ashamed of who we are. And now we
make fun of one another, make a joke of any attempts to go back to times before all the violence and
fear and anger. We can change this by stepping away from all the old negative ways which make us
jealous of one another’s joy or success,
I’ve always wanted to take this journey myself and now I’m joining many others as well. This July 22 I’ll
be with many brothers and sisters from all over the pacific northwest on the annual Tribal Journey,
paddling with 18 in a canoe from Tulalip to Olympia, Washington. As I stand at the front of the boat
and call out to the villagers along the way, asking for permission to land and be fed on this 10-day
journey, I will carry each of you with me.
Wayne Johnny
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Social Assistance and Food Card Calendar
Effective immediately dollar amount on food cards will be limited. This is so we can serve more
people. The limits are:
Family with Children maximum of $100
Single Person maximum of $60
Cheque for the Month of Cheque Issue Day Food Cards Distributed
September 2012 August 29, 2012 September 10-14, 2012
October 2012 September 26, 2012 October 9-12, 2012
November 2012 October 24, 2012 November 12-16, 2012
December 2012 November 21, 2012
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Greetings to everyone and to our Families of the Snuneymuxw Community
Great thoughts of your sin alone will drive you to despair, but great thoughts of Christ will pilot you into the haven of peace.
We have planted the seed of a New Church in Downtown Nanaimo from last Sunday 8th July 2012.
My wife and I are so happy that we will be able to continue to serve the Snuneymuxw Community and also
continue from where we have left. Your family and friends are invited to attend the services every Sunday from
6 pm at the Highlanders Hall. We are located at 165 Fraser Road, off Terminal Ave near Mrs. Riches
Restaurant. Our Church is named "Victory in Jesus Multicultural Outreach Centre" and is open to everyone.
We are planning to officially launch our new church on Saturday September 29th 2012.
Our prayers that Our Lord God Almighty will continue to bless the Snuneymuxw Community,
the elders and the leaders, the land and the people.
Pastor Jone & Mere.
e-mail address: [email protected]
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Snuneymuxw Artist Noel Brown Hallway Exhibit
The Nanaimo Museum is featuring the work of Snuneymuxw artist Noel Brown in a hallway exhibit. Noel pays tribute to his ancestors and his heritage by immortalizing the Coast Salish culture in his art objects. Noel is a member of the Snuneymuxw and Kwakwaka’wakw people and comes from a long tradition of artists and carvers on both sides of his family. He is a renowned carver and jewelry maker whose art can be seen in many public places in Nanaimo such as: the BC ferry terminal at Departure Bay, the new Cruise Ship terminal, killer whale street banners, and more. This exhibit will highlight some of his carvings as well as other art. It can be found in the lobby of the museum along with our Sports Hall of Fame and the 1887 Mine explosion Commemorative exhibit.
We hope to see you there! There is NO charge to see this exhibit.
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Snuneymuxw First Nation Celebrates
World Breastfeeding Week
August 1 – 7, 2012
Today, most mothers are choosing to breastfeed their babies. As more Canadians understand just how much of a difference breastfeeding makes to the health of both the mother and her baby, more families are supporting mothers to breastfeed longer, up to 2 years and beyond.
Here are 10 Great Reasons to breastfeed your baby:
1. Provides Nutrients and Protection (boosts babies immunity)
2. Brain Power
3. Convenient and Portable (anytime, anywhere)
4. Size doesn’t matter
5. Benefits Mothers too (reduces risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer and weak bones)
6. Continues the special relationship (supports bonding between mother and babe)
7. Benefits don’t stop (only food necessary for babies in the first 6 months)
8. Easy on the budget
9. Works for working mothers
10. Good for the environment
For more advice and support on breastfeeding, please visit your Community Health Nurse.
Snuneymuxw First Nation Princess Royal
Community Health Nurse Public Health nurse
Tel: 250-740-2337 Tel: 250-755-3388
2012 War Canoe Race Schedule
JULY
28 - 29: Chemainus Bay
AUGUST
4 - 5: Swinomish
11 - 12: OPEN
18 - 19: Chief Seattle Days
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SNUNEYMUXW FIRST NATION
Is looking to fill the following positions:
Housing and Infrastructure Internship
(2 Part-Time Positions Available)
Under the direction of the Community Infrastructure & Housing Coordinator the candidates will work in the mainte-nance portion of infrastructure and housing. The successful applicant will be expected to act as an ambassador for Snuneymuxw in their interactions with outside organizations especially while attending workshops.
Requirements:
Between the ages of 15 -30;
Out of school and unemployed for at least six months and not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits;
Selection criteria will be based on:
Age
Membership/community
Current valid Driver’s license
Willingness to learn and travel to workshops
The successful candidates might attend the following workshops and /or other applicable training seminars:
Small wastewater systems
Hypo chlorination, well water maintenance, reservoir maintenance and cleaning
Interactive emergency response training
Basic water hydraulics pumps and control values, Lift station maintenance
Basic housing maintenance
Please submit your current resume and cover letter to:
Snuneymuxw First Nation
668 Centre Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4Z4
Fax: 250-753-3492
Deadline August 3, 2012 – 4:30pm
For more information contact Jackie Good at 250 740-2300
Please note. Only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted
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Scholarship Opportunity—Deadline Extended - August 3, 2012
NWAC Helen Bassett commemorative Student Award
Every year, the NWAC Youth Department coordinates the Helen Bassett Commemorative Award
granted to four young Aboriginal women in the amount of $1,000 each. The awards are made possible
by the generous donation of Helen Bassett. Helen Bassett was an Ontario artist and an amazing
woman who tried to make a difference as an individual and engage the government into fair solutions
to Aboriginal land claim issues. After befriending an Aboriginal artist and learning through him about
the plight of Aboriginal people, she became passionate about the issue and had special concern for
advancement of Aboriginal women. In her selflessness, she specified NWAC as one of the
beneficiaries of her estate in her will, which helped to sustain our postsecondary student awards
program to this day. Ms. Bassett felt strongly about the land rights of Aboriginal people and decided to
try and make a difference as an individual. She directed open letters to Prime Minister Trudeau and
his cabinet in 1980 and again in 1983, proposing a plan that a tax be levied on all land transactions in
Canada, to be assigned as royalty to the native people, in payment for the possession and use of the
land. She reflected these ideas in her booklet “Native Rights”
Awards are provided to 4 Aboriginal youth from each of the four directions as per NWAC’s cultural
framework: North, South, East, and West. The NWAC Youth Helen Bassett Commemorative Award is
coordinated by the Youth Department and the selection process and committee are lead by Aboriginal
youth. Eligibility criteria for the Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award:
Student must be currently pursuing post-secondary studies (Priority placed to Law studies)
Demonstrate financial need
Applicants must be an Aboriginal woman under 30 years of age
Must demonstrate commitment to improving the situation of Aboriginal women and youth in Cana-
da politically, culturally, economically or otherwise
Former Youth Council members are not eligible to apply
To application can be downloaded on our website at : www.snuneymuxw.ca/news
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Aboriginal Film Production Programs for Youth -
5 Tuition Bursaries are still Available for First Nation Youth
The Gulf Islands Film & Television School is a creative media epicenter where first time rookies, youth
& adults, live with and are mentored by Canada's top media producers and industry professionals.
GIFTS specializes in "learning by doing," offering short hands-on media intensive training programs
and teen summer camps at its live in training facility situated on beautiful Galiano Island, BC. The high
caliber training is widely recognized by filmmakers, industry and academics.
The intimate camp setting amongst an old growth forest on one of Canada's most beautiful islands,
Galiano Island, makes GIFTS a truly focused environment. The renowned on-site catering allows
students to live life large while learning more in a day than ever possible in a traditional classroom set-
ting. There is no place like GIFTS!
$300.00 bursaries available for > One week program is > Aug 5-11 Students work in groups to
produce short Dramatic Video.
$500.00 bursaries available for > Two Week Programs > Aug 5-18 Students can choose to work in
the following focuses: Director, Advanced Acting on Camera or Adv. Visual Effects and animation.
The total cost to First Nation youth and parents for travel and accommodation is $330.
For more information or to register please contact:
Betsy Fairbrother
GIFTS Registar
1-800-813-9993
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VIU Soccer Camp
Snuneymuxw youth have been enjoying VIU Soccer Camp. The program ran from Tuesday July 24 to
Thursday July 26 from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The camp was open to all youth 17 and under and held at
Princess Royal. On the last day the children enjoyed a BBQ lunch.
Camp leaders Lunch time
Taking a break Camp leaders
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Fire Season—Use Caution
On Tuesday July 24, the Nanaimo and Cedar Fire Departments attended to a tree fire on the backside
IR#2. The fire has been extinguished and there are no suspects at this time.
To help prevent fires in or near forest land during the forest fire season, the following steps should be
followed:
Burn only natural vegetation or untreated wood products. (when permitted)
Burn piles are at least 50 feet from structures and 500 feet from any forest slash.
Clear the area around the burn pile of any flammable debris.
Keep firefighting equipment handy - a connected water hose or at least five gallons of water and a
shovel should be nearby.
Don't burn if it's too windy to burn - if trees are swaying, flags are extended, or waves appear on
open water.
Be prepared to extinguish the fire if it becomes a nuisance.
Attend the fire until it is completely out.
Smoking should not be done while moving from one place to another in forest land. Make sure
your butt is out - "dead out!"
Power saws must have a proper muffler and be accompanied by a round point shovel or fire extin-
guisher.
Cars, trucks and machinery must have proper exhaust systems when operated in or near forest
land. Exhaust spark arresters are a requirement on certain machines.
Know your local emergency telephone number if a fire becomes uncontrollable.
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Caution—Large Hole at the Point
Please be aware of the cautions at the Point on IR #1. There has been a large hole dug into the side of
the cliff at the Point. This hole is unsafe for children to play in as it may collapse. In addition there are
many hazards in the field above the Point including cement blocks and pipes sticking out of the
ground. The Nanaimo Port Authority has been notified and they will be investigating.
Please share this information with your children, friends and family.
Hazardous hole dug into the side of the cliff Hazardous materials in the grass
Congratulations Josh Seward
We would like to congratulate Josh Seward, son of Tim Seward
and Julie Wyse for his academic and athletic achievements.
Josh is 16 years old and going into grade 11 at Cedar Second-
ary School. This year he was on the honor roll and won the
athlete of the year award. Josh has been playing sports since
he was 6 years old and credits his parents participation in
sports as his source of early inspiration. Today Josh plays
lacrosse, basketball and canoes. Playing sports has allowed
him to travel and achieve success. Josh says sports “have
opened many doors.”
After graduating high school Josh plans on playing University
basketball and pursuing a career in the trades likely carpentry.
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TUESDAY
August 14, 2012
WEDNESDAY
August 15, 2012
THURSDAY
August 16, 2012
FRIDAY
August 17, 2012
8:00-9:30
Registration
Si’em Lelum Gym
9:00
Language Classes
HUL ‘QUIM’NUM
- G7 Workshop
9:00
Soccer
9:00
Soccer
9:30
Line up Teams
GYMNASIUM
10:15 Grand Entry
10:00—12:00 pm
3 on 3 Basketball
Gym
9:00
HUL’QUIM’NUM
10:45 pm
Welcome from
Chief Alphonse
12:00pm-1:00pm
LUNCH
Si’em Lelum Gym
SOCCER
11:45
Door Prize Draw
Si’em Lelum Gym
1:00—3:00 pm
3 on 3 Basketball
Gym
12:00-1:00pm
LUNCH
Gym
12:00—1:00
Lunch
Gym
Lunch
12:00
Si’em Lelum Gym
3:00 pm
Canoe Races
Cowichan Bay
1:00 –5:00
Soccer
1:00
Soccer
1:30 pm
Baby Olympics
Gym
3:00
SENCOTEN
G7 Workshop
3:00
- HULQUIMNUM
- LEADERSHIP*
2:30 pm—5:00
Track & Field &
Workshops - Leadership
Recognizing our Smun’eem * LEADERSHIP—Island Savings Centre
Summer Camp Students Are Already Registered
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Deadline to register has been extended so please don’t delay!
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Deadline to register has been extended so please don’t delay!
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Deadline to register has been extended so please don’t delay!
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Deadline to register has been extended so please don’t delay!
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What days are garbage &
recycling picked up?
Recycling is picked up every Wednesday. Garbage is picked up every Thursday. PLEASE: Have your garbage and recycling out to the curbside NO later than 8:00am on the day of that service
Firearms Courses 250-740-2300
Prayer Meeting and Bible Class
Prayer Meeting will begin on
Tuesday 25th October in the
Church from 6pm.
Any prayer request please call
250 754 7866. ALL welcome to
attend at the church.
Bible Class begins on Thursday
from 6pm also at the Church. All
Welcome
Here is your chance to learn
more of the Holy Bible.
Blessings
Pastor Jone & Mere
Unsecured Dogs
Please remember to chain and
secure you dogs. The newsletter
can not be delivered to houses
where the dog may pose a risk.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Prayer Group
With Brother Mark
Saturdays 7 pm
614 Centre Street
Website Updates
Please login to the Nations New
website for daily updates to
News, Press and Blog.
www.snuneymuxw.ca
Send your stories to
Red Road to Recovery
N.A. Meeting
When: Saturdays 7:30 pm
Where: 668 Centre St. in
Chambers
Who: Open to all
Narcotics Anonymous
The message is that an addict,
any addict, can stop using, lose
the desire to use, and find a
new way of life.
Our message is hope and the
promise of freedom.
Correction
The Snuneymuxw News would
like to apologize for the error in
our last issue. The Dragon Boat
Festival was opened by Earl
Manson. We had incorrectly
stated it was Gerry Manson.
Thank You
Island Brave Canoe Club would
like to thank all who supported
our car wash on Friday, July 20th
we were able to raise $500.
We have 2 more races off island,
down in the states, this money
raised will help with the cost of
travel and for food.
Once again
Thank you
Snuneymuxw News
Geraldine and Earl Manson