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We, The Lower Nicola Indian Band Council, as Stewards of Nle?kepmx Pel Timixt, in the spirit, devote our
efforts in pursuing socio-economic opportunities while protecting and enhancing
our traditional land and cultural values.
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Executive Director-Helder Ponte
Exeas? DareCmr Report
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August 2014 LNl8 Communjty Newdetter
l am pleased to submit to you a summary of the activittes thatl have been involved and tasks
completed as Executive Director of LNIB during the month of August, 2014. As usual, wfth
peopie takfng vacation in the summer months, the pace of work in the offfce slows down a bit,
although we are all still very busy. We contfnue to focus on orga nizing the work of the different
programs and departrrients, as well a.s continue to meet people from stakeholders organizaUons
mth whom LNIB works with on a variety of programs and services, The following is a brief
outline of the adivftfes which l was tnvotved during this past month:
1. LNIB Audned Financial Statements for the fisgl year ended March 31, 2014 - Our
auditors, Reid Hurst Nagy lnc, Certified General Acoountarits, of Kelowna, BC, completed
on Ume the audited finanaal statements of LNIB for the year ended March 31", 2014.
One copy of the audited firiancial statements is available at LNIB Administratiori office for
Band Members to consult, arid is also published tri our websRe (www,liib.net). Please
note that there fs more than one set of audned finaricial statements: one (the main one)
for programs and services that LNIB provfdes to its members, one aboi.rt LNIB Housing,
and one about the CMHC Housing program. In addition, each company owned by LNIB,
such as Shulus Enterprtses and Shulus CatUe Co., has its own separate set of financiat
statements.
l take this opportunity to thank the Accounting Team at LNIB (Barry Torgerson, Marcy
MacLeod, and Thomas Spence), who, in spite of the staff turnover in the last few months,
were pivotal in helping the auditor to complete LNIB audit on time,
2. Workplan & Budget for LNIB lnfrastructure Sector - Chief and Coun61 has now approved
the workplan and provisfonal budget for the programs that make up LNIB lnfrastructure
Sector (Public Works and Capital, Housing, Fire department, and Shulus arena). We are
now working on holding a special session of C&C in November to focus on revising and
updating LNIB's Capital Plan. In the next few weeks C&C will review the workplaris and
budgets for Human Services Sector (Education, Band School, Health and Social
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development), and then Lands and Economic development, and then Finance and
Ad miriistraUon.
3. LNIB Summer Recreatin program - Wtth the help of Gina Basil, Tanya Berit, Joe
Quewezance, and Brfdget LaBelle, LNIB offered a successful Summer Recreatfon Program
for youth. The program oftered a range of acUvities, including, cutture, dance, ballet,
gym, jazz, swimming, golf, fishtng, anoeing, and other field activFtfes, and will end with a
two-day cultural aimp on August 26'h to 28", Joe Quewezance (manager of the Shulus
Arena) is now working on us offerFng a Fall-Winter program,
4. Communtty Volunteering - As in past years and in accordance with LNIB's communal
fishing license, LNIB organized a group of LNIB member vo[u nteers to go fishing and
donate the catch to people in the community who could not do it for themsetves (elders,
single parerits wtthout a vehicle, and persons with disabilities). l take the opportunity to
reoognize and thank Councillor Arthur Dick, Joe Shuter, and Solomon Dick, who went on
an all-night salmori fishfng outing, and Dedee Voght, Rossana Narcisse, Sondra Tom, and
Rylan Kerber, who did the packagfng and distribution of fish.
Still in the topic of voluriteering, regrettably, we did not get anyone volunteering for the
proposed trespassing committee, However, we are still working on the Trespassing bylaw, so it is not too Iate for you to volunteer. We still need the particfpatjon of the
community on this effort.
s. FN Land Management Regime - At the invRation of LNIB Chief & Council, Chief Robert
Louie, of Westbank First Nation and Ctiair of the Lands Advisory Board, and Denise Kel)y,
of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre, made a presentation and
answered questions related with the trarisfer of Iand management responsJbilities from
Aborig'nal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (urider the Indian Act) to LNIB
under the First Natjons Land Management Act. The process will likely take approximately
two years to complete, arid wfll end with the development of a LNIB Land Code that will
be submitted to LNIB membership through a referendum vote,
This is an important step for LNIB, as n will allow for more business development, quicker
turnover for housirig and other land-related inftiatives, as wel) as it wilt facilitate the
completion of a number of estates, which have not settled for a number of years.
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6. Se€ection of law firm for solLnor services to LNIB-owned companies - We are now
complete mth the setection process of the law firm that will assist us in the ongoing
corporate affairs work, such as the arinual report to the Regtstrar of Companies, annual
generaJ meeUng, selection and appo[ntment of dtrectors, appointment of auditors, and
other legat matters required for the oornpames owned by LNIB.
7. Trespassing By-law - We have developed the first draft of a "T respassing By-law" for
LNIB, that will now be submitted to C&C for comment, revtew, and approval after three
read#ngs, before it is sent to AANDC for acceptance and regtstration, We have a copy of
the draft Trespassing By-law at the receptionist desk (in LNIB Admintstration Office), and
copy of the draft document posted in our website for comment and review by LNIB
members. You can also contact me dfrectly at rielde r@lmo,zet ff 90U need a copy of the
draft by-raw or want to ask questions or provide comments on this much needed
regulation.
8. Permit for Sale of Tobacco Produds on Reserve - C&C passed a resolution in support of
Delores Jacksori, owner operator of St>ulus Enterprises Limited, doing business as
"Johnny's on the Ref, to be grarited a Iicense to sell a certakn volume of tobacco
products per months to LNIB members and other persons with 'lndian status" at prices
wRhout taxes. As it is the case with any vendor of tobacoo products elsewhere, a number
of restrictjons apply, and a prescribed protocol must be strictly followed and enforced,
9. Open Letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper - Eariy fn the month, Chief Aaron Sam
wrote an open letter to Prime Mfriister Stephen Harper expressfng some concerns about
the process of revjew and approval of the proposed expansion of the TransMountairi
Pipeline, which crosses LNIB reserve Iands, and on the rieed of a nationat energy strategy
for Canada.
lO.Vehicle and Equipment, and housinB loans - We are working on an applfcation for a loan
from All Natfons Trust Co, (ANTCO) for the purchase of an excavator for our forestry
operations. We are also working on the purchase of a new truck to complement the fleet
of vehicles of Shulus Forestry Enterprises. Stifl on the topic of financtng, LNIB has also
signed the renewal of the loan agreement with ANTCO for one of our CMHC social
housing phases. The term of the renewal is s years.
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11.FNFA and FNMB certifigtion - Earlier in the month, Chmf & Counal had presentations
from two key national First Nations institutions estabtished under the FN Financial
Management and Statistical Act : the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA, based out of
Kelowna, BC), and the First NaUons Management Board (FNMB, based out of Squamtsh,
North Vancouver, BC). LNIB is now working towards being certified by the FNMB and
become a member of FNFA, so we can aocess credtt for housing and community
infrastructure buildings am facilittes at much tower cost.
12.Break of tailings pond of Mt. Polley Mine - We followed very cJosely the evoMng of the
situation of tm break of the tailings pond of the Mt, Polley mine, near the Quesnef River,
a mine owned bylmperial Mines Corporation operating in the tradRional territory of the
Tsilhqot'in Nation, as we were concerned about the potential effect on Iife. It seems that
the breach is now more oontained, and the situation under better controt and all the
water restrictions and advisories have been lifted by the BC Ministry of Environment,
However, this incident fs seen by many as a wake-up oIl for the Govemment of British
Columbta to engage in mueh needed higher envirorimerital staridards for the mtriing
industry in tbe province.
13.Remediation of Godey Ptt Salt Contamination - LNIB and the Ministry of Transportation
and lnfrastructure (MOTI) have resumed discussions with respect to the remediation of
satt contamination in Godey Pit and adjacent lands (which affects part of Joyaeska Indian
Reserve # 2 of LNIB). Much work still lays ahead on this file; however, we expect some
substantive progress during the next few months.
14.New Staff at LNIB - On behalf of everyone, l would ltke to weleome Richard Jackson to
our LNIB Dream Team, Richard has been hired as Male Counseltor as of August 18th. He
brings to this much rieeded service a wealth of knowledge and experience, We encourage
you to contact Richard directly, if you feel that he could tx of help to you, a relative or a
friend.
l also want to say "Weloome back!" to Rylan Kerber, who is our Community Support
Worker, after a very brief absence. Rylan brings back his commitment to excellent work
in community development and wellness.
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15.Meetings - During this month l met with a number of people/organizatfons to advance
the interests of LNIB, including All Nations Trust, Community Futures Development
Corporation of the Central Interior F?rst Nations, Peace Hills Trust, Corix (installers of BC
Hydro Smart Meters, Ajax Mining, Kinder Morgan pipeline maintenance, and Stuwix
Resources. We had a vfsR of Jackae Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola, who came to LNIB to
discuss and hear matters of common concern.
16.New School Year - The new school year is just around the corner, and with it the exciting
days of summer are coming to an end, However, at the same time everyone is excRed
about going back to school to meet old and new frfends and teachers, learn new things,
or just enjoy ... wakfng up fri the morning and gettjng ready for school. Piease feel free to
contact Angfe Sterling, ff your child ts attendirig the Lower Nicola Band School, or Lynne
Charlton, if your child (or yourself) are attending other schools, coflege, or untverstty.
l thank you for the attention and interest in reading my report and the interest that you have in
LNIB-related issues. If you have any questfons, comments, request, or concerns, please contact
me at helder<ail nia,ne t or by phone at (250) 378 5157, local extensmon 701, or at (250) 315 9657
(cell), or visrt me at the LNIB Administration Office at your convenience,
Yours truiy,
Helder Ponte
Executme Director
Lower Nicola Indian Band
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Lower Nicola Band School-Angie Sterling
LOW'IR NICOLA BAND SCHOOL
Job Posttng
POSmO?N:
Hot Lundi Cook
DESCRIPIION: Reporting to k Principal. the Hot Lunch Cook is
responsible to cook a hot lundi pro@am for the students attending the
SchoolDuties iclude:
* Cook Hot Lundi for approximately 75 students, twice per wedc
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Lunch * to be served at 12 noon
* Save limch to students
* Clean up mcludes washing dishes and put away foTh afterwards
* Shopping for groceries
REQKTIREADENTS:
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A Valid Drivers license and reliable vehicle
* Must pass a ? records check
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Must have their Food Safe Certificate
Salary: $15.00,/hour
Deadune: September s, .2014
Staxt Date: ASAP
Appli?ts are required to submit a resuw with cover letter and 3 refereaces
to:
Angie Sterling, Principal
Lower Nicola Band School
20? Horn Road
Merritt, BC VIK-1M9
Fax 250-3 78-6389
e-mail: [email protected]
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Newsletter Submissions
The Lower Nicola Indian Band would like to ask the
LNIB members to please start sending in
submissions such as:
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* Business Opportunities
Poems
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* Recipes
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Pictures
Classffied Ads
* Announcements
* Birthday Greeting/
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Anniversartes
Events
* QUOtes
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lf you would like to have something published in the Lower Nicola
Indian Band Newsletter, you can send it to
adminofficesupporat2(Qlnib.net or bring it to front desk at the
Lower Nicola Indian Band Office. Also at any time you can log
onto the LNIB website to view the monthly newsletter.
Best regards! We are looking forward to seeing your
newsletter submissions,
Thank You.
*ff a submission is inappropriate the newsletter editor roll edit the text
accordingly.
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Deputy Fire Chief-Tony Allen
Tony Allen
Deputy Fire Chief
The Fire Dept. will be conducting chimney cleaning from mid-September
to early October.
If any Band member would like to have a pre-winter cleaning done, they
can call the Lower Nicola Indian Band Fire Hall at 250-3 78-5110 anytime
with a name, address and phone number, and we will put them on our list.
Please make the request promptly, as no cleaning will be considered after
snowfall.
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Cell 250-280-2424 Fax
250-378-9137 Email
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To the Lower Niayla Indian Band Community my name is Richard Jackson Jr, I am a
Lowei- Nicola Band member and am honored to be working as one of the Heah &
So6al Development Cornmun§ Serv? Counsellors. l have over twenty year
expeiiena: tri the Counselling fiekJ. In rriy journey of Iffe, I am a wounded War
Veteran. I served in the United States Aimy 19661969 Vietnam War. } was honorably
didarged in Fort Lems, Washington.
My Father Richard Jadson Sr, was WWI 1 Air Force Veteran, My brother Karl
Jackson was a Korean war veteran, I come from a Militaiy family.
I have provided over Twenty Years of Counselling Seivms mth a number of
Organizations they are: Lytton First Nations, Hesk'wen'scubce Heah Socmty, Conayt
Friendship Cenbw So?, Nmmen Indian Band, Ki Low Na Fiiemship Soc*ffl and the
Westbank First Nations. The Ciyator has blessed Me to come home and work for my
own community afb- all these years.
My sbength lies mthin the Mediane Wheel teadiings, Respeding our Cukure and
tad&nal teadiings of my gi;andfather/and father, I cany a Ham Drum and sing songs
of Healing I work with our Gi'ass Roots people to tmp them on their healing journey. I
util#e Clinml counselling and Tradtonal Teaching to help our people move forwam to a
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SHULUS CQ??UNNTY' ARENjak
Hello Membership,
I would like to thank Gina Basil and Tanya Bent for the great work they put in to the summer
recreation program. The program hosted as many as 21 kids throughout the summer. We hope
that your chi ldren enjoyed the activities and culture camp.
Vanessa (ballet Instmctor) was very happy with the improvement of each 6hild. Vanessa informed me that our youth have natural talent for ballet. I have spoken with Sydney (golf pro)
about our youth participating in golf lessons. Sydney was very happy to have worked with our
youth and hopes that the youth continue with golfing.
Unfortunately, due to low ticket sales we had to postpone the giant bingo until the spring of
2015. We look forward to seeing you all at next year's giant bingo.
As we look forward to the winter months, I want to inform the community that we will be
hosting skating clinics for youth. Once the winter ice schedule is set, I will be posting our skating clinic dates and times. I encourage youth of all ages to register for these skating clinics. For
safety reasons your child will need skates, helmet, stick and gloves.
The Shulus Arena is scheduled to have the ice installed and ready for Monday September 22nd.
Throughout the winter months, we will be seeking volunteers for the concession. If you are interested or know of someone please contact Joe Quewezance.
I hope that everyone has enjoyed their summer holidays. I look forward to seeing all hockey
players and parents at the arena throughout the winter. If you have any questions please contact
Joe Quewezance @ 250-525-0084 orioeq@)!lnib.net
Thank you,
Joe Quewezance
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Community Support Worker-Rylan Kerber
Well hello again,
I will start by saying a quick hello to all of you out there that I have not
had a chance to meet or to the people that I have had the pleasure of
meeting. My name is Rylan Kerber I had worked for the band for about s
years working as a youth and family worker. Just until recent I had spread
my wings and worked with high risk youth for Axis family resources. I
have just returned to the lower Nicola Indian Band as a Community support worker, which means I look forward to working with youth, Adolescences and families to help them reach whatever goal they might have set
out for themselves. Also I look forward to working with the community
again in many aspects. With that being said I look forward to meeting
with you and providing you the support you and your families deserve.
All my relations,
Rylan Kerber
Community support worker
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LNIB is planning on creating a trespassing bylaw to help
with the people entering onto LNIB Reserves without
prior corisent. If you feel strongly about this topic please
call the LNIB band office 250-378-5157 and leave your
name with Sondra Tom; when a meeting date is set we
will contact you to come help with this process?
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Please be adiised that the First Nations Health Authoxitv hart hired Sondra
Tom, Cheslie Iom and Jiui Biuy as the Data Couectors for the upcoming First
Nations Regional ]Early ('hildbood, Iducation & Employment Survey for the
Lower Nicola Indian First Natton communky. 'll"e win be contacting members
that have been xaandomly selected froui the band membership list and going m
the5x home to inteiiiew theui for the F'SWJ[ Suxi-ey. 11-e antiapate
contacting band members as soon as the Random Sekecrion of Band Members
has been completed.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Sondiaa
Tom at 250-315-9153 oia email [email protected] or contact the Cre'w Leader
Ra+Anne Sasakamoose at 250-571-3668 or email [email protected]
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Dm you know that ...
':l The Lower Nicola Indian Band is one of the region's largest bands. Currently, we have
1,198 members of whom apprommately 660 lming in three main neighbourhoods on
reserve. The majority of our off-reserve members live in Merritt, Kamloops and
Vancouver, with smaller numbers spread throughout BC and beyond.
tE As of Decerriber 2011, we had 534 members living on reserve, 449 living on other
reserves (not LNIB), and 566 living off-reserve,
'.:: In accordance with the Nationa[ Aboriginal Household Survey of 2010, conducted by
Statistic Canada, the total number of persons living on reserve was 660, of whom 345
members were mate and 315 were female, 95% of persons on reserve identified
thernseJves as North Amerfcan Indian,
€E In terms of age, 28% were 15 years or younger (175 persons), 62,2% were between 15
arid 64 (390 persons), and 9.8% were 65 or otder {60 persons).
':J= There were 225 dwellings, mostly (160) buit't between 1980 and 2011. of the 225
dwellings, 25 were classified not suitable. 47% of the dwellings were more than 30 years
old, and 24% of them were in need of major repair, Most houses had one or two
bedrooms (71%).
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relaUonship, 195 were single arid 40 were separated, divorced or widowed,
('E Two thirds of the households had only one maintainer (income from one person only;
not kth spouses).
(-": The participatton rate (percentage of those in the job market - working or tooking for
work, and unemployed) was 53%. The percentage of those working was 38.9%, and the
unempfoyment rate was 25% (31.1% for male and 16. 7% for females).
i:J The average income per household was 938,046, and 920,75) per person, About 2/3 of
residents had an annual income of tess than 915,000, Most of income was derived from
employment {74.2%), pension income (12.4%), chi?d benefits (8.1%), and social
assistance (6,1%).
', '= In terms of employment, 73% were employed arid 27% were unemployed. The
partjapaUon rate in the Iabour force was 53.3%. 215 people were not in the Iabour
force (less than age of 15 and oJder than 64). 6.3% were setf-ernpJoyed, Of those
employed, only 2796 worked the whole year, with an average per person of 34.3 weeks
per year. 12.5 % did not work at alt durfng the year.
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year), but 40% worked for less than 26 weeks (6 months), mth an overall average of
34.3 weeks,
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18% had oompleted university or coflege, and about lOoJ had a trade certificate or
dipioma.
':I In terms of language characterBtics, 110 resident members (16,896) knew how to speak,
but onty 1.6% spoke it most often at home.
l.E About 1/6 of restdents (105) professed tradRtonal Aborigirial spirttuafity, 43.3%
considered themselves Christtan, arid 40% did not have religious affilfation,
€:U In terms of mobility (change of residence to/from another community), 40% lffed in one
of LNIB's neighbourhoods for more than s years; however, about 1/6 of the residents
had moved wRhin the tast year.
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ff recent trend in populatjon growth rates hoJd.
The following is a table highlighting the composition of the membership of Lower Nicola Band
as of July 20", 2014:
%of
A@e(iroup
M?m
0 to 14
117
123
240
19112
15 to 34
157
185
342
28-33
35 to 44
101
115
216
17-84
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85
172
14-25
55 to 64
55
75
130
10-56
65 to 74
48
33
81
6-68
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29
2-38
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634
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In terms of neighbourhood and residence, people living on LNIB reserves were distrfbuted as
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Population, included in the 2011 Census conducted by StatBtis Canada, and on data collected
by Geraldine Shuter, LNIB Membership Clerk, from the National Indian Registry of AANDC.
Helder Ponte, August 2014.
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Executive Assistant
This past month I have assisted Helder Ponte, Executive Director with the coordination of the
Chief and Council meetings by preparing the packages, caterers and minute taker. This ensures
the smooth process for the Chief and Council meetings.
I also am directed to provide the newsletter electronically so if you would like a copy emailed
to you call the main office to provide me with your email address. This is just in the early stages and we are hoping to have this feature up and running in September. We will also eliminate
the door to door from your house if you choose electronic delivery. So it will be interesting to
coordinate the upcoming door to door deliveries with this new option as well.
We would also like to include some articles submitted by band/community members so if
you're a writer please submit your short stories, poems, lyrics and jokes. We would like to implement interviews of members as well so if you have an interesting event happening call the
office and we will interview to include in the newsletter.
I also ensure that the office supplies are ordered before the stocks dwindle. Our receptionist
Rosanna Narcisse will be attending a few courses at NVIT. We are promoting improving our
staff by providing training so we are excited for this opportunity to improve her skills. I will
also be doing classes through Thompson River's University Open Learning to gain knowledge
in the Human Resources department, when I have spare time during my day or evening.
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Kekuli Cafe Opens in Merritt
Around Town... - Mer?itt has the newest Kekuli Caf6 ! A very nice place to go; enjoy the place
and the food. Enjoy bannock, breakfast, lunch, desserts, and hot and cold beverages. Kekuli
Caf6 has been featured and is listed in the much acclaimed list of the Food Network TV's "You
Gotta Eat Here!? in the meantime, don't panic. .. Kekuli has the bannock! Kekuki Caf6 is located in downtown Merritt at 2015 Voght Street, Merritt.
?Kekuli Caf6 is owned by Sharon Bond, who is a member of Nooaitch, just a few kilometers
west of Lower Nicola. Sharon has been dreaming of owning her own business since 1992. She
wrote many business plans, and one day, after many rejections for financing, she successfully
opened her first restaurant in 2009, inspired by her First Nations roots! She worked on the successful business plan, while operating Patricia Sam's Bannock Stand at the local carwash since
2005, Sharon was determined to open a restaurant. Now, 9 years operating her own businesses with her husband Dar?en Hogg, they are successfully working on franchises in Canada,
and just opened their second location in Merritt. This paragraph is an adaptation of the text included in Keluli Caf6's website, which I also recommend you to visit at www.kekulicafe.com .
TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
Westbank, B.C.
Merritt, B.C.
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Natural Resources Department Update for August
We are currently still working on our two contracts with BC Hydro for the MAT
line from Highland Substation to Merritt. We anticipate finishing the Clearing
contract by the end of September and the Road Constmction contract by the end of
October. We have just signed two more contracts with them, the first is to do the
excavation of the actual pole holes and the second is a more general contract. In
this one, we will be supplying supplies and labour as they require. We have also
rented a portion of the MOJO yard to them and they have set up office trailers,
storage containers and are storing the poles and equipment that they will need.
Stan, Craig and Alec are busy working with Dave Caswell continuing to monitor
all the activities on the new hydro line to ensure that everyone is in environmental
compliance. Josh and Cedric have been busy with Tolko Industries working with
one of their crews doing Site Plan data collection. Lindsay also has been busy with
Tolko doing road and logging supervision on some of their logging contractors as
well as supervising all the ILM work that has to be completed for the contract. Ted
as always is out doing PFR's for all the Forest Licencees (Tolko, Aspen and
Weyerhauser)
Hope everyone has had a good summer and as always, if anyone has any questions
or would like a tour of what we are up to, please contact me at the band office.
Kwukwscemxw,
Todd Chamberlain
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Augad21,2014
O[N IFIRI PROH]BmON ORDER
Under section 10(l) off the
the nll@re
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Ai and pursuant to my designa.tion
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types of open
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h Open fires in an outdoor stove
* Campfires as defined in the u?ildfire Regulation
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hereby PROHn3iT within
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or use of the follow"ing types of open fires:
Category 2 fires as defined in k Wildfire Regulation
Categorj3 fires as defined by the Wildfire Regulation
:F:urthepore, I or$ au persons lighting- fuelling or using any category 2 or category 3
fires ss?i?thin the restricteA
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replaces Order Niunber Jff(1013-010 and takes effect
Thursday,, August 21 at s:o?0
pro PST.
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These fires uill remain prohibited tbroughout all fire zones wit? the Kamoops Fire
Centre and these orders -will remain in force until the date desaibed in the foll6uing table
or until tlx Orb m resc'm?.
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AU eevations
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* North Boundar)a: Wells Gray Park north of Blue River
* East Boundary5 Monashee Mountains. east of Lumby
* South Boundi: United States border south of Osoyoos
* West Bounda0: Bridge River Glacier West of Gola Bridge
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For all students interested in participatinB in our proBram please contact:
Lymm Charlton, Fdiarsitlon Msinmger @260.37a.5157
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Health & Social Development Manager - (250)-378-4089
September 2014
Rylan Kerber, Community Support Worker and Richard Jackson Counsellor have started their positions for
more information and or to book an appointment to meet with them feel free to call our office both of them are
located here in the Community Services building. It has been a great summer, we have a lot of fish, tomatoes
and peaches. ...Thank-you to all who have fished for the community we have given out to elders and single
parents, persons with disabilities. We have been fortunate enough to get some for our freezers and have
canned some as well. If you didn't receive any and are in need please let us know.
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and bags soon as well. We would really like to start learning some of our songs together and sharing with the
community at a later date.
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update next month. We will be having our quarterly Acknowledgement din?ner if you have anyone you would
like to acknowledge please let us know A.S.A.P. We are looking for suggestions for upcoming events and or
workshops feel free to call us and or email bridgetl(ilnib.net
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Health Coordinator
Programs for the Month of September 2014
Family Swim for LNIB community members living on Reserve - The swimming pool
will be closed for maintenance and tentatively open on September l 5'h (Mondays Only).
However, the gym will be open from (Mon-Fri 7:00 am -7:00 pm). When signing in for
swimming/gym be prepared to show your status card/and or on-reserve house address. As
there have been times non-band members have tried to sign-in under LNIB.
Good Food Bag -Wednesday, September 1 8'h pickups after lunch. We remind people that it
is very important to pick up your good food bag that day as it is not being refrigerated.
Elder's Lunch - Will be on Thursday, Sept 25'h at the Soup Kitchen at 12:00 noon.
Diabetic Gathering and Information Session - Will be sometime in September we will
keep you posted. This will be our second session in getting together to discuss and learn
about living a quality life with diabetes. We have invited Jill Starrs who is a registered Dietician with the Interior Health. Jill will teach us how to read food labels, proportion size etc.
Also we will learn how to make our own nutritional ?Healthy Shakes?.
Patient Travel Requests New Update: Due to my other programs and duties we are
now going to be only taking in Patient Travel Requests on Monday and Tuesdays; and pmcessing the following Monday and Tues for Purchase Orders; For Cheques they will be
ready Friday's after 11:00 am. Patient Travel forms must be completely filled out one
week prior to appointments. Patient Travel Request forms are available at the Health Centre
reception area. If you need assistance filling out the form contact myself (Rhonda). If I am
out of the office Robin can assist you. It is very important that I receive your confirmation
that you attended your appointment they can be faxed (250-3 78-913 7) or hand delivered
back to the Health Centre following your appointment. If I do not receive your for confirmation I will not be able to process future appointments.
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STI Serjes - Nimber 08m
October 2010
HIV/AIDS
What is HIV/AIDS?
Some people think t?my may get HIV if dwy donate
Acqi:iired T?imodefiripnrv S)ndrome (AnDS)
* a very se'ous dizase. You z get it fro? tbe
Hum a n
V'uus (HIV),HIV
hmms your ? s>rstem, compromising its
ability to
to protect
protect you
you against Medious S'mce
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AJDSdo
donot have ? protection.
tbey can get many different infections and
('ane eff -
How can l get HIV/A1 DS?
You can get A[)S onl5r if the HTh' xis gets into
your boo. The s? can be c? into your
bod5a in seme2 fluid from the vagina, or blood.
People m get the H?['v' infection when they have
!)!€KX!. This is not tue,. The mu'se wbo takes your
blood uses a new ? fo? each pmon- Thire is no
contact with m>vne dse's blood w? you @sre
blood.
? blood that people @ve is atways checked for
HIV, so there M a xqa-low rim of jetting REV ffom
k blood given m a ffispitaL
Is kissing safe?
You can not get Hn7 or A?DS from kism7 Deep
kissq or "Frendi kissin7" is sde.
How wn I tell ifl have HIV infection?
sex -or qin they sbue drug-? equipment amda
There is a blood test for HIV call=ed tbe H{'y7
s5?es- An infected mo? am
her baby
babyduring
duringpregnancy.
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dehsaery,', or breastf:?
whether to use their naws or initials for the test.
How can l prevent HIV/AIDS?
are Wected with HIV -
You can get HIV o'A[)S from o$r mected
If yom ?' test result is negative, it probably malls
that you do not have Hr'b' antibodies. Most people
as neeaes or
people through
tbioughc<
contact with their blood or body
Most 'HN
HIVinfections shappen
fluias. Most
happen when you
needIes *widi someone
bave m or share injection needIes
who is infected. It is also possible to get HIV
from dirty tattooo equipment, or by sharing aa razor
or a tooffibrushwith
withsomeone
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person ui bas HIV or A?DS. You can
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antibody test. hrsons testing for H[V ? choose
If youx HRT test result is positive, it meaux tbat you
who-are infected with Hn7 dexvlop ?bffles,
between 4 and 6 weeks after bec? Mected with
the virus, and almost au people wiu
develop mffibodies by three mo?? U this amcmnt of
time has not passed pmor to 1? test, yom test ?
be negative but you could stiu ?mre the vints- Jf there
is a c?e you rove been .mected re?$, tbe only
way to be mmi you do tut haiv H[V 'w to hise a
gmml test ? mmJbs ab your first test.
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WectioiC. Peopli.e 'who have A][DS may
becomeo very ill and die from & disease
or its c?lications. But you can protect
y? against HIV and-A][DS-
How cani I.Iprl
.protect myself
HIV/
against HI'9/AIDS?
Use a new condom esqa '? you
'%iake sure that all tattoo equip?
is sterile.
Iidorni yoir ?s)
Since ?E-m.' is a reportable diseav in
British Columbii. h is important it
your sex part?s) and anyone you have
sbsred needlpq with be notified
fiyou
have HIV. They win bve to deicide if
they want to be tested frsx HIV infection
have sex, even oral sex.
You may want to teu tbm yoursdf. I[f
Hasrmg many sex pmtners ?
yom risk.
you cm? tell tbem then tm to the
Do not share injection needles,
gyringes or other injection ?nt.
ao not need to reid yom test remIts-to
Do not share razors or toothbrushes.
uyou take ri*s hang sex, you can get
inktii
ntections, and yoti can pau on the
?ti? to people who have m sith
you amd to their ?rn babies. Protect
doctor ox ni?. Tbey can he?p to mtify
pa'mm m a confidemial manner. so )ou
others.
BC Center for Disease Control
An agency of the provincial services authority
yourself and othen by having mfe sex.
For more HealthLink BC File topics, visit
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your doctor or go to a STI (sexually
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need to have a b}ood test. I[f your blood test
p+ositive. h means you have been
is pc+,iitive.
infeeted vwith
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Click on www.HealthLinkBC.ca or call 8-1-1
for non-emergency health information and
services in B.C.
For deaf and hearing-impaired assistance,
call 7-1-1 in B.C.
Translation services are available in more
Than 130 languages on request.
on to o'd?. :[t does not-mean that-you
have AJDS or that you s* get it.
Wlia! €s the treatment for
HIV/AIDS?
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Re: LNIB Blue Bag Recycling Program
Pick up for your Blue Bag Recycling will be every Wednesday. If you have a pick up please Ieave it at the end
of your drive way in first thing in the morning. If you happen to miss the Wednesday pick up please call the
office and we may be able to schedule a pick up for you.
Blue Bag Recycling program the following is accepted:
it Aluminum trays - pie plates, baking trays & more
* Steel (tin) cans - soup cans, tuna cans, coffee cans & more
* Aluminum Cans - non-deposit beverage cans & more
* Plastic tubs - butter tubs, sour cream tubs & more
* Plastic food containers - ketchup, mustard, yogurt & more
i+ Plastic cleaning product containers - bleach, liquid Iaundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, spray bottles & more
* Plastic toiletries containers - shampoo, liquid soap, mouthwash, contact Iens solution, body wash
&more
* Plastic drink bottles - non deposit only
* Paper - Writing paper, Computer paper, Newspaper, flyers, junk mail, envelopes
i+ Egg Cartons - cardboard only
* Cardboard - Empty Paper Towel, Toilet Paper, Cereal box, cracker box, detergent boxes & more
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The upgrades to tf'ie Domestic Water
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to the waterline inside your hory or
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acquiring proposals to produce feasibility
studies to upgrade the community water
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main goal of these projects is to have
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2014-2015 school calendar
Days in session 192
' Summer lrbstitute
August 25 - 29, 2014
Mon-Frf
September 2, 2014
Tuesday
to 12 noon- (Bus schedule to be adiusted for
the first day of school.)
OCtOber 13 2014
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Thanksgiving Day (no cl.asses)
October 24, 2014
Frida',/
Non-Instructional Day (no dasses)
Novem5er 11, 2014
Tuesday
R*membranc* Day (no classes)
December 19, 2014
Friday
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December 22, 2014 -
SCHOOL OPENIN@ School hours 10:00 am
Winter Braak (no classes)
January2, 2015
January 5, 2015
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SCHOOLS REOPEN
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Monday
Family Day (no classes)
Friday
Non-lnstructional Day (no classes)
February 20, 2015
Spring Break (no classes)
March 16 - 27
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> April 6, 2015
l May 18, 2015
Friday
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Monday
Easter MOnda7 (nO ClaSSeS)
Monday
Victoria Day (rbo dasses)
June, 25, 2015
Thursday
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June 26, 2015
Friday
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i+ 3 & 4yeor old Program (K4 mus+ be 4yeors o(a by Dec. 3?, 20l4j
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* Home Visifing P'rogrom
* Services +o O fo 6 year oids:
Priorf%i will be given fo LN(B Band Members for al[ Heod Star+ programs
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will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis, giving band members first priority.
(You will receive a call the first week of September to confirm bus times.)
Programs:
K3 Program
Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00am - 11 :30am
K4 Program
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 11 :30am - 3:00pm
Outreach Services
Friday - 9:30am - 3:30pm
Parent/Tot Playgroup
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We ?'w cocapleted our l ' Ammal Nmala Canoe Puu It was hekl an July 29 agad July 3 0, 20 14- We had faty-five ym6
par&apate ovt tha tac day etwt u'e had the W*stba* Ra!P att? with tham eanoe. There uere three cz? i
total du& pattiri? We an spetd the idku at the C? RwJi amd there was a d? faxt. Our Boal 'f'or di es?
was to help buikl better ? rehTh? with dx RQfP and smroimdmg xbox;? commmitips, the sxams
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sr J a'auary 2014, Cst. Rose GRANI' was caatacted by Melissa Pn?ON fxom T? Higblaad %'akty Coppg &? s%o
warned to zsist wffi plan? the first ammal caax jo?y. Rose am Malissa then askad otbar oygatii'mtiooi to ?
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
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Phone (250) 378 - 5157 Fax (250) 378 - 6188
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START-UP SUPPLES FORM FOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 7
Kimergarten Rate is S30.00 and Grades 1- 7 is S4S.00
Deadline: September 12, 2014
The start-up mpplms will assist w-Th items such as th* fol lowing: Bimers, paper, pen61s, pens, glue, etc.
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181 Namshaskin Lane, Merrttt, BC, VIK OA7
Phon* (250) 378 - 5157 Fax (250? 378 - 6188
E-mail [email protected]
START-UP SUPPLIES /STUDENT ALLOWAN€E FORM FOR GRADES 8-12
Grades 8 - 10 the rate is 565,00 and for Grades 11 - 12 the rate is 975.00
Deadltne: septemeber 12'h, 2014
The start-up agbwances wiu assist wrth hms such as the foaow#g: B? /?, Jod /em, sctwxffl supplies,
ejea:ive c?/mouzriot fees etc @g g g Hyf;?y, Any costs owr the aJl? amount wilt be ttte
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The B.C. RCMP is seeking public's assistance to solve a brazen, unprovoked shooting that took place on June 1, 2014.
At 1 A.M. near Spences Bridge a lone cyclist was shot while taking part
in the Cache Creek 600 bicycle ride.
A dark coloured vehicle was seen leaving the pullout shown below after
the shooting.
Police are also looking to identif2y two men in a dark coloured pickup who
reportedly threw items at ride participants earlier in the ride.
If you have any information about either incident please contact the Lytton RCMP at 250-455-2225 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at l-800-222-TIPS(8477).
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NICOLA VALLEY INDIAN SERVICES 4550CIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
LOWER NICOLA BAND MEMBERS
COLDWATER BAND MEMBERS
SHACKAN BAND MEMBERS
NOOAITCH BAND MEMBERS
UPPER NICOLA BAND MEMBERS
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 - SATURDAY
PLACE: MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE - 1950 MAMETTE AVENUE
ROOM: WEST AUDITORTUM
TIME:
9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
INQUIRIES: CONTACT DONNAROBINS
OFFICE NUMBER:
250-378-2292
EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected]
WANTED:
CATERING ?BIDS" OPEN
CLOSURE FOR BIDS WILL BE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 AT 4:00 P.M.
CONTACT DONNA ROB:[NS AT:
250-378-2292 oR
Email: [email protected]
Email: spayum.dev@qmail
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211 Nawishaskin Lane. For more information call 250-3 78-3 729
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**The soup kitchen has been going very well and we
want to thank all of you who come and join us each
Wednesday to have lunch.
If you have a submission for the
Nicola Tribal Association Newsletter,
send them to either of the below listed:
elizabeth. ilchrist nicolatribal.or or
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-ANNOUNCEMENTS-BIRTHDAYS-CONGRATSSeptember 10
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September Birthstorie
Happy Belated Birthday to
Montana Mountain Chief
Happy Birthday Curtis Love
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Happy Birthday Alicia Mansfield love from Grandpa and
Happy Birthday Bro Love
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Happy Birthday Wenona Mike
From Andrea
September 3
Happy Birthday Wenona From
Sondra, Ted, Talon, and Ken
September's Flower is the
Aster, symbolizing Love,
Faith, Light, and Wisdom.
September's birthstone is the
Sapphire.
Sept 12
Happy Birthday Natasha
Mansfield Love Grandpa and
Grandma
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Happy Birthday Michael Sterling Love Grandpa and Grandma
September Flower
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September 14
Happy Birthday Dave Love
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Happy Birthday Missy Coutlee
Sondra Ted, Talon and Ken
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Happy Birthday Hayden Love
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Happy Birthday Pete Garn
September 26th.
Happy Birthday to Montana
Mountain Chief Jr. From An-
Happy Birthday Danielle
McDougall from Gina & Pete
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September 27
September 26
Happy Birthday Rena Love
Sondra, Ted, Talon and Ken
Happy Birthday Jonah From
From Gina Garn
Happy Birthday to LNIB Staff:
Joe Quewezance-September 9
Krystal TJan7ager-September 15
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