April 2015 - Haisla Nation

Dootilh
April 2015
”BUILDING A POWERFUL, PROSPEROUS AND PROUD COMMUNITY, HEALTHY IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT”
Inside this issue
Chief Operating Officer Report . 1—6
Admin. Linda Berg ................... 7—9
Haisla Fisheries ........................ 10—14
Community Dev. ....................... 15
Haisla Health ............................ 16—22
Readers Write ........................... 23—31
Administration ........................... 32—36
From the desk of Jason Majore, Chief Operating Officer
Questions from membership at the Executive Committee Update Meeting held at Kitamaat Village Rec Centre on April 8, 2015:
Questions about the project agreements between the Haisla Nation Council and the proponents planning to work in the Douglas Channel?
(Answer) A. Due to Confidentiality clauses in
agreements, members can have questions answered at the band office, and/or in person at
membership meetings.
Suggestion for minutes to be taken at all meetings being held and shared with all band members? A. This posting in the Dootilh.
KVI used to have the equipment and resources
to teach Power Engineering maybe those re-
sources can be used to teach some of our own
people? A. Equipment is no longer there, due
to RTA not needing that training, but KVI planning to have other type of trades training in the
future.
There doesn’t seem to be enough room for
parking for the Apartment building at its proposed location? A. The drawing is a conceptual drawing. The design will take into account
the space needed for parking.
What is the Executive Committee’s role in decision making compared to all of council? A.
The Executive Committee makes decisions
regarding the government programming and
day to day decisions of the administration that
may need council’s input. Budgets are approved by all of council, and that is when
Council has input regarding operations. The
Bob Marsh report completed a couple years
ago identified the need to remove Council from
the operations of administration.
Why was decision made to cutback the security patrol time? A. The decision was made due
to the budgets. (Costs over $500,000 a year)
We felt that because of the timing of the slowdown of the activities in Kitimat we could cut
back the hours of Security to Thursday Friday
and Saturday. It is under review for other options.
Administration
From the desk of Jason Majore, Chief Operating Officer
What will happen to the trees that are taken
down by the old hospital lands? A. Still working on this project, and will let people know
soon.
go ahead to clear our road when we have our
own equipment.
Has there been any research into an alternate
route to Kitimat town? A. This has been an
ongoing consideration, and is very expensive
to develop a new road.
Is the MK Bay purchase a good investment?
Will the campsite be opened? A. Yes, MK Bay
is a good purchase. It is another piece of
property that the Haisla can own. It will be profitable, and employ Haisla people. Diversifies
the Haisla businesses, beyond LNG investments. There are plans to upgrade campsite
area.
The Health Centre was supposed to look into a
sleep apnea clinic. A. There was sleep apnea
clinics available in Prince George people were
going to attend.
Is the Feast hall going to be used strictly for
Feasts? Or potentially turned into another
basketball court? A. It will be a Multi-purpose
building because there would not be enough
activity in the building to restrict it to just feasts.
Will not refer to the building as a Feast hall but
is really Multi-purpose building. Youth and elders have voiced their opinion, to have their
own buildings and not be a part of this building.
Will also try and include some Haisla culture/
art in to the building.
Is HNC prepared if there is a drought? A.
Many areas will have water issues due to low
snowfalls, but will let community know if there
are any water issues in Kitamaat.
What is happening with the Cell Tower? A.
HBO had purchased a cell tower and still considering options of how to use it, or possibly
sell it, because HNC is now working with Telus
to provide cell service in the community.
What is happening with Butedale? A. There
was a possibility to purchase some property in
Butedale, but council is considering this option
still. The business opportunity may not be
profitable, but the land does have value to the
Haisla.
Who do we talk to about housing issues? A.
Elaine Stewart is the Housing Coordinator and
Sherry Smith is the Community Development
Manager.
Is the Sports fund open to everyone? A. Yes it
is available to all Haisla members that qualify,
and applications go through the Clerk to Council, Teena Grant.
Can we get a list of investments? The ones
that HNC has invested in on our behalf? A.
There are audit meetings in the fall that discuss the finances of the band.
A suggestion would be to put some funds into
a Cultural Fund for drums and regalia for the
community. A. Haisla Nation Council funded
$7500 for the dance group to attend Hobiyee
When the snow starts falling we shouldn’t have
to wait for Nechako Northcoast to give us the
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Administration
From the desk of Jason Majore, Chief Operating Officer
in Vancouver, and has funded other initiatives
regarding culture, like the totem pole at the
high school, and has supported the language
program. We will look in to other opportunities.
What has the radiation level been in the seafood caught in our area? A. There has been
no indication of increased radiation in the water and we are working with the University of
Victoria right now to monitor the Douglas
Channel, and they will work with the school to
educate kids on marine life.
Has HNC considered logging behind the community? A. HNC has a partnership with a logging management company and was considering logging in the area. Logging would only be
done if the safety of the community is protected.
Also at the MK celebration it was rude that the
non Haisla guests were asked to leave. A. It
was unfortunate but council wanted the opportunity to speak only to Haisla members, and
there were a lot of members there, so we used
the opportunity to speak to them. We do not
always get a lot of members out to meetings.
Can we get an attendance record for the
Councilors for all meetings held in the last
term? A. Yes we will post attendance numbers in the next Dootilh.
Where can we go when we have questions or
require help that HBO used to offer? A. HNC
staff is now doing the work with our Job
Coaches, Gerri Budden and Paula Smith.
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Administration
From the desk of Jason Majore, Chief Operating Officer
Haisla Nation Council—
Council Attendance
Administration
From the desk of Jason Majore, Chief Operating Officer
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HAISLA NATION
CUSTOM ELECTION CODE (2013)
Notice is hereby given that the Haisla First Nation has called an Election
in accordance with the Haisla Nation Custom Election Code (2013), for
the purpose of electing five (5) Councillors to the office of Council on
June 1, 2015 for up to a four (4) year term.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION
MEETING
APRIL 17, 2015
6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
HAISLA RECREATION CENTRE
IMPORTANT NOMINATION
INFORMATION – READ
THIS
In accordance with the Haisla Nation
Custom Election Code (2013) there are a
number of provisions that MUST be satisfied in order for a nomination and candidate qualifications to be approved by the
Electoral Officer. Be sure to consult the
appropriate sections the Election Regulations and/or contact the Electoral Officer
for more information.
Any Elector eighteen (18) years or older
as of April 17, 2015 (the Nomination
Meeting date) may nominate or second or
be nominated at the Nomination Meeting.
A nomination may be made by Nomination Form & Voter Declaration properly
completed and signed, and submitted to
the Electoral Officer prior to the start of
the Nomination Meeting or in person at
the Nomination Meeting.
Any Elector shall be eligible to nominate
or second the nomination of other Electors, for the Offices of Councillor. An
Elector may nominate or second no more
than five (5) eligible persons for the Office
Councillor.
All nominees must declare their nomination accepted in a Notice of Acceptance &
Eligibility Declaration properly completed,
signed and submitted to the Electoral Officer along with a $100 deposit within 10
For more information please contact
Lawrence Lewis, Electoral Officer
Ph/Txt: 250 889-1582 Fax: 250 384-5416 Email: lewis.l@telus.net
PO Box 35008 Hillside, Victoria, BC V8T 5G2
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WWW.HFN-ELECTIONS.CA
Administration
From the desk of Jason Majore, Chief Operating Officer
NOTICE OF POLLING STATION
days of the Nomination Meeting.
ST
JUNE 1 2015
Electors are reminded that additional
9:00
AM TO 8:00 PM
limitations and requirements are provided for in the Haisla Nation Custom
HAISLA RECREATION CENTRE
Election Code (2013), and shall need
to be completed to the satisfaction of
the Electoral Officer in order for their In accordance with Haisla Nation Custom
name to be registered on the Official Election Code (2013) every Elector shall be
entitled to vote in person or by mail-in BalBallot.
lot.
Electors and Nominees should consult
the Election Regulations and/or contact the Electoral Officer for more information.
Any Elector wishing to receive campaign
materials from Candidates must agree, by
providing written verification to the Electoral
Officer, to have their address released to
the Candidates.
For more information please contact
Lawrence Lewis, Electoral Officer
Ph/Txt: 250 889-1582 Fax: 250 384-5416
Email: lewis.l@telus.net
PO Box 35008 Hillside, Victoria, BC V8T 5G2
WWW.HFN-ELECTIONS.CA
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Administration
From the desk of Linda Berg, Director of Operations
Update to Haisla membership, April 2015
New Job positions at HNC
We are in the process of filling a couple of new
positions at HNC.
LNG Committees
There are five separate LNG Committees in
place and are required as part of the agreement
with LNG Canada. The committees and representatives are:
Communications Coordinator:
Interviews are in the process of being scheduled
for the Communications Coordinator.
Director of Economic Development
We have been working with an executive search
firm for the recruiting and filling of the Director of
Economic Development position. The first stage
of interviews has been held, and we may have a
new Director of Economic Development in place
sometime in May.
Haisla LNG Capacity Dev Committee see
above paragraph for committee members. The
fundamental purpose of the Capacity Building
Fund is to provide financial resources to the
Haisla Nation, Haisla Businesses, and Haisla
members for a variety of capacity building programs including business capability, education,
business training, business loans, community
investments and retention of culture.
Security on reserve
A decision was made to reduce the number of
days and hours of the security patrols on reserve. Part of the reasoning was due to the increased number of daylight hours. As of April 1,
2015, the security patrols will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 9pm to 5am. This will be
reviewed as needed.
Implementation Committee- Jason Majore,
Crystal Smith, and Taylor Cross is the alternate
rep. The Implementation Committee shall exchange information regarding the general progress of the Regulatory Approvals for the LNG
Project and thereafter for the general progress
and nature of activities carried out in the Construction Phase and during Operations.
Haisla LNG Capacity Development Committee
Committee members include: Brenda Duncan,
Willard Grant as alternate, Crystal Smith, Wendy Bolton, and myself as the Chair of the Committee. The committee recently held community
information sessions. The joint venture partners
attended, as well as LNG Canada.
February 26, 2015 - Kit Village—Rec Centre
March 1, 2015— Vancouver—Hilton Metrotown
March 4, 2015—Terrace—Best Western
March 5, 2015— Prince Rupert—Crest Hotel
Employment Committee- Brenda Duncan, Linda Berg, Stephanie McClure is the alternate rep.
The purpose of the Employment Committee is to
promote mutual understanding of the goals of
both LNG Canada and the Haisla Nation in connection with maximizing the hiring of Haisla
members in employment opportunities.
Business Alliance Committee- Henry Amos,
Matthew Clayton, Doris Fraser is the alternate
rep. The main purpose of the Business Alliance
Committee is to promote mutual understanding
and agreement of the goals of both LNG Canada and the Haisla Nation regarding contracting
and procurement in connection with the LNG
project, and the procedures necessary to
achieve such goals.
We were pleased with the wonderful turnout at
each event. I would like to thank all of the
Haisla members and our Joint Venture partners,
who took time out of their busy schedule to attend these events.
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Administration
From the desk of Linda Berg, Director of Operations
Update to Haisla membership, April 2015 con’t
Job Training Fund committee- Wendy Bolton,
Crystal Smith, Brenda Duncan, Linda Berg, Willard
Grant is alternate rep. The fundamental purpose of
the Job Training Fund is to invest in the development and training of Haisla members to assist
them in building their own capacity and qualifications to capitalize on employment opportunities.
ball, gymnastics, swimming, karate, and other
sports.
Please check out our website:
www.haislayouthfund.com
Capital projects
The planning and ground work continues for a new
Feast hall/multiplex and for the apartment complex
in the village. An architect has been recently contracted to design the apartment complex.
Executive Committee community presentations held The Executive Committee (EC) is
comprised of Chair Crystal Smith, Councillors Margaret Grant and Brenda Duncan. Jason Majore,
COO, and I attend all Executive Committee meetings.
Some Administration projects in the works
 updating HNC Finance Bylaw
 Apartment complex on reserve
 Multiplex building on reserve
 Policy amendments- Personnel, Travel, Internet usage, ect.
 2015 Annual Charity Golf tournament
The EC oversees Administration and is the first
step for reviewing budgets, changes to policies,
and other administrative changes. The Executive
Committee recently held presentations in 4 communities.
Please feel free to contact me should you have
any questions.
March 29, 2015—Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
April 1, 2015 - Terrace Best Western
April 2, 2015 - Prince Rupert Crest Hotel
April 8, 2015 - Kitamaat Village Rec Centre
Sincerely,
Linda Berg, Director of Operations
Information was presented about all of the projects
that Administration has been working on including:
 Apartment complex, multiplex building, new
village signs, elders building extension, program updates, LNG Committees, and more.
Annual Charity Golf tournament
Planning has begun for our Annual Charity Golf
tournament. This is a major event that takes several months to coordinate. The funds raised from
this event go towards youth sports including but
not limited to soccer, hockey, figure skating, soft-
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Administration
From the desk of Linda Berg, Director of Operations
For more info on Haisla Nation Council News,
Events etc., please see below:
Website:
www.haisla.ca
www.haislayouthfund.com
Facebook- HNC
Toll free number at HNC: 1-888-842-4752
Twitter: Haisla Nation
Dootilh: We encourage you to read our newsletter
on the HNC website.
If you do not have access to the internet and you
would like a copy of the Dootilh, please call:
Sue Smith at (250) 639-9361 ext 106
Thank you.
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Education Department
Haisla
Fisheries
& Harbour
From
the desk
of Wendy Bolton,
Education Authority
Manager
From the desk of Brenda Bouzane, Fisheries Administrative Technician
RTA Guilty as Charged!
Following a lengthy trial Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) was found
guilty on both counts of destruction to fish and fish habitat
on the Kemano River. The case stems from an incident in
April 2011 when RTA executed a rapid ramp down for
maintenance purposes that subsequently reduced river levels at a time when both salmon and eulachon were known
to be in the system. The incident was witnessed and reported to DFO by a local steelhead guide, who testified in
the case and claimed to have observed many stranded and
dying fish during the event. Sentencing is to occur July 16 th
at 9:30 am at the Terrace
court house.
Photo attached shows dead salmon fry, photographed following a
June 2012 ramp-down at Kemano
Winter Storm 2015
Sadly, three boats sunk at the Haisla Harbour. Wainwright Marine from Prince Rupert was
called in to lift all three vessels. With the help of Haisla Fisheries, Haisla Harbour Authority
and Haisla Public Works crew, the boats were pulled to shore. One vessel is salvageable,
while the other two are waiting to be dismantled and destroyed. We cannot stress enough
how important it is to have boat insurance not to mention properly maintaining your boat.
According to the Canadian Coast Guard, without help from HNC harbour, fisheries and
public works, this could have cost over $100 000 per vessel!
Mike Jacobs, Trevor Amos, Ray Green, Cyril Grant
Sr, Ron Smith watching Wainwright Marine lift the
vessels
Lifting MV South Paw
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Education Department
Haisla
Fisheries
& Harbour
From
the desk
of Wendy Bolton,
Education Authority
Manager
From the desk of Brenda Bouzane, Fisheries Administrative Technician
Help Stop Bullying
February 25, was anti-bullying day with all the
fisheries crew wearing pink as a reminder to
help stop bullying. Let’s all work together to
stop bullying not only on this one day a year
but every day!
Candice Wilson, Mike Jacobs & Tracey Ross
Hazel Annibal, Brenda Bouzane, Eliza Grant & Sasha Jacobs
Watershed Restoration 2015
The Fish Habitat Restoration Initiative (FHRI) is a new Federal
program that utilizes corporate tax revenue from West coast
energy projects and directs it towards fish habitat restoration
and environmental monitoring. The Haisla Fisheries Commission (HFC) was selected as a pilot recipient for funding in 2014
and has begun restoration projects within Haisla territory. To
date the HFC has replaced several culvert barriers to salmon
migration on local roads and commenced preliminary data collection for habitat improvements on local streams. One of the
projects involves developing a restorative prescription for Wathl
Creek, which once produced thousands of chum and pink
salmon on an annual basis. Part of the project involves collecting baseline data
on current productivity for compari- James Harry & Amenita Coosemans
son once restora- Counting & identifying salmon fry at
tive efforts are Cable Car
complete.
A
“smolt trap” is currently monitoring pink and
chum fry leaving the system. Improvements to
spawning habitat are expected to assist with
salmon stock recovery within this stream.
Brenda Bouzane checking smolt
trap in Wathl Creek
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Haisla Fisheries & Harbour Authority
From the desk of Brenda Bouzane, Fisheries Administrative Technician
Fishing Licenses
Food fishing licenses are available at the Haisla Fisheries office. Haisla fishing licenses are
available to Haisla band members and their immediate family.
Eulachon Monitoring 2015
March brought the eulachon monitoring of the Kitimat and Kemano Rivers. The first eulachon
was caught in the Kitimat River on March 1, 2015. Vincent Starr deployed to Kemano and contracted out from HFC to work with Eco Fish. Trevor Amos and Brenda Bouzane had the opportunity to go to Kemano not only to observe the eulachon fishery but to job shadow with Eco Fish
and participate in part of the monitoring they were doing. Trevor used the inflatable kayak and
drifted the Kemano and Wahoo Rivers to get an estimate of the number of eulachon in the rivers. A conservative estimate of approximately 120 ton of eulachon was recorded with about 40
ton taken for food fish and eulachon grease.
Vincent Starr & Harlen Wright checking egg trap set in Kemano river,
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Haisla Fisheries & Harbour Authority
From the desk of Brenda Bouzane, Fisheries Administrative Technician
arriving at Kemano
Trevor Amos paddled the Kemano and
Wahoo rivers assessing the Kemano
run
small school of fish in
Kemano river
Timmy Smith, Doug Stewart, Jim Wilson,
Ernie Windsor, Farrell Stewart & Tom Smith
packing supplies to take to their camp
Sun drying eulachons at camp
A nice catch of eulachons!
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Haisla Fisheries & Harbour Authority
From the desk of Brenda Bouzane, Fisheries Administrative Technician
Eulachons put in the
holding area getting
ready to make grease
A lot of eulachon to load
into the boat
Getting ready to fill up the punt
Lorne Henry hard day of work is
done and he is still smiling
The day is done, now to rest and get ready for another work day tomorrow
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Community Development Department
From the desk of Andrew Bolton, Fire/Emergency Services Coordinator
To:
From:
Haisla Community
Haisla Nation Volunteer Fire Dept.
Now that winter is over and spring is upon us there are a few
things that can be done to help make your home fire safe;

Make sure your woodstove and chimney is cleaned properly.

Do you really need to burn or can it be thrown out?

Any burning of debris is away from any structures

Any debris that is burnt is safe to burn; no plastics, rubber, oils
or flammable liquids. PLEASE only burn old grass and wood
material. THINK about your neighbours.

If your home uses natural gas furnace, make sure you also
have a working carbon monoxide detector.

Make sure your home has a working smoke detector on every
floor.

Test your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector every
month.
If you have an EMERGENCY please call 911
If you don’t have an emergency and need some information call
the Fire Department at (250) 632-3015.
FIRE SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU
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Haisla Health Centre—Nee N’wagilas
From the desk of Marilyn Furlan, Elders Centre Coordinator
Yowtz
Our healing prayers go to all Haisla that are not
well, to our shut-ins. and our Haisla Nation.
Luncheons: Our luncheons are Tuesdays and Thursdays. If cancelled, one way or the other it will be posted
on Nee N’wagilas page. A phone call will go out to core
group of Nee N’wagilas Elders that we know that don’t
have access to internet. So, come and join us. Lots of
laughter, lots of stories. Especially for our Lady Sarah and
Nelson. It gives us so much pleasure to have younger
generation join us for lunch.
Thank You’s;
 Nelson, Ivy Maitland for sharing your oolichans with us.
 Brenda Bouzane for your donation of dry goods for” In
House Hamper”.
 A huge thank you to my team for all your hard work
that you do in our home, and the wonderful meal that
you prepare and cook for our Elders and guests @ 139
Owekeno.
We ask, humbly and kindly:
Be respectful to those who work hard for all of us :) We
appreciate Haisla Nation Council and Staff, please be respectful towards them as they work hard for all of us :)
What we get is a privilege not a right.
Be safe everyone. Wa
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Haisla Health Centre—Nee N’wagilas
From the desk of Marilyn Furlan, Elders Centre Coordinator
Feb 19, 2015 blood
pressure check
Tammy's dough rising,
getting ready for fried
bread.
This is Dan Paul 's first
sum'ga. He kindly opened the
doors for my staff and I to witness.
Chillin’ after one of
Lila’s great meals.
Danny explains the process.
Of course our cook, Lila, had
to give it a whirl.
Lily helping Annie into
bus for trip to Kitsumkalum Indian Bingo.
Bought a new ERGONOMICS
salad spinner.
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Haisla Health Centre
FROM THE OFFICE OF PATIENT TRAVEL
Ph:250-639-9361 ext 307 C:250-639-6695 or (250)800-0444
Email: patienttravel@haisla.ca Fax: (250) 632-3637
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)(FNHA) Medical Transportation Policy Framework:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/nihb-ssna/_medtransp/2005_med-transp-frame-cadre/
index-eng.php
1. General Principles
1.1 Medical transportation benefits are funded in accordance with the policies set out in this framework, to assist clients to access medically required health services that cannot be obtained on the
reserve or in the community of residence, when access would otherwise be denied. Exceptions may
be granted, with justification and First nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) approval, to meet exceptional needs.
BENEFIT EXCEPTIONS ARE SENT ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR TRAVEL REQUESTS THAT
DON’T MEET THE POLICY OUTLINED HERE.
1.2 Access to medically required health services may include financial assistance to the client or arranging for the provision of services from the reserve or community of residence when the following
conditions are met:
A.
The client has exhausted all other available sources of benefits for which they are eligible un
der provincial/territorial health or social programs, other publicly funded programs (e.g., motor
vehicle insurance, Workers Compensation) or private insurance plans;
(OTHER PLANS eg:PACIFIC BLUE CROSS;CINUP; BCAA, OFF RESERVE SOCIAL ASSIS
TANCE)…GENERALLY FNIHB (FNHA) WILL COVER THE TRANSPORTATION TO AP
POINTMENTS THAT FNIHB(FNHA) ARE BILLED FOR (eg:if your dental is covered by your
insurance, FNIHB (FNHA) has no record of this.
B.
Travel is to the nearest appropriate health professional or health facility (when health profess
sionals are brought into the community to provide the service, the community facility is consid
ered the nearest appropriate facility);
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE NEAREST PROVIDER, EXCEPTIONS ARE UNDER THE
DESCRETION OF FNIHB (FNHA) VIA BENEFIT EXCEPTION REQUEST.
C.
The most economical and efficient means of transportation is used, taking into consideration
the urgency of the situation and medical condition of the client; MEDICAL CONDITION OF
CLIENT WILL NEED TO BE IN WRITING FROM THE DOCTOR – ADJUSTMENTS/
MAINTENANCE to ALREADY PURCHASED HARDWARE (eg: Glasses,dentures, hearing
aides) NOT COVERED, UNLESS THE FACILITY IS BILLING FNHA FOR EACH APPOINT
MENT.
“NOW BOOKING INTO THE SUMMER MONTHS, HOTELS ARE
NEAR FULL FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE… IF YOU ARE
REQUIRED TO SEE A SPECIALIST DURING THE SUMMER
MONTHS PLEASE HAVE YOUR REFERRAL SUBMITTED TO ME IMMEDIATELY TO BYPASS
ANY COMPLICATIONS “
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Haisla Health Centre
FROM THE OFFICE OF PATIENT TRAVEL
Ph:250-639-9361 ext 307 C:250-639-6695 or (250)800-0444
Email: patienttravel@haisla.ca Fax: (250) 632-3637
D. A FNIHB or First Nations or Inuit Health Authority or organization representative or on-site medical professional has determined that medically required health services are not available on the reserve or community of residence;
OUR LIST OF SPECIALISTS/VISITING SPECIALIST ARE UPDATED REGULARLY
E.
Transportation to health services is coordinated to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness;
COMBINE YOUR APPOINTMENTS (eg: DENTAL/HEARING/RADIOLOGY/SPECIALISTS)
F.
Transportation benefits are provided when prior approved by FNIHB or a First Nations or Inuit
Health Authority or organization or post approved upon medical justification if consistent with the
framework;
ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR CHANGING PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS (BECAUSE OF
PERSONAL PREFERANCES) IS NOT THE RESPONABILITY OF FNIHB (FNHA
G.
In emergency situations, when prior approval has not been obtained, expenses may be reim
bursed by FNIHB or a First Nations or Inuit Health Authority or organization when appropriate
medical justification is provided to support the medical emergency and approved after the fact;
and (SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE HAVE YOUR RE
FERRALS IN 2-3 WEEKS PROIR)
H.
When public transit is not available. FIRST OPTION OF TRAVEL
“NOW BOOKING INTO THE SUMMER MONTHS,
HOTELS ARE NEAR FULL FOR THE MONTHS OF
MAY AND JUNE… IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO
SEE A SPECIALIST DURING THE SUMMER
MONTHS PLEASE HAVE YOUR REFERRAL SUBMITTED TO ME IMMEDIATELY TO BYPASS ANY
COMPLICATIONS “
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Haisla Health Centre
Diabetes Corner: We would like to help fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy. We will
be providing information relating to Diabetes every Dootilh. Please read and share with your family members who
have diabetes.
FEELINGS & DIABETES
If Someone Says:
“Even strong people need help dealing with diabetes.”
 Help learning how to take care of it.
 Help dealing with worries.
 And, at times, help with the daily tasks of caring for diabetes.
WHO IS SPEAKING?? Raven or Eagle?
That is Eagle sharing his wisdom…
TRUTH: If you had heavy furniture to move, a crop to plant or a house to build, you’d probably ask for help. Getting
your friends and family to lend a hand would be smart. But somehow, people have gotten the idea that the burden of
diabetes must be carried alone. That’s just not true.
Asking for help with diabetes is smart, not weak. Different people want or need different kinds of help. Some common kinds of help people ask for:
 Someone to walk with,
 Someone to help plan meals,
 Someone to talk to or confide in,
 Someone to do an insulin shot or a blood test once in a while,
Whatever helps means to you, people who care about you will be glad you asked for it. It shows that you trust them
and feel close to them. Most people feel great when they get to really help someone they care about.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If Someone Says:
“Diabetes is not a barrier to anything you want to do. People with diabetes can; ”
 Have a family.
 Do very well at whatever interests them.
 Live a long healthy life.
WHO IS SPEAKING?? Raven or Eagle? That is Eagle telling you the truth…
TRUTH: Diabetes doesn’t have to be a barrier to just about anything you want to do – either now or in the
future. Some people with diabetes have lived to an old age without health problems. Others have climbed Mt. Everest, been great artists, founded companies, raised happy children and won Olympic Gold Medals.
We are not saying that diabetes isn’t20hard, of course it is. But dreams are important.
You don’t have to give up yours because of diabetes.
Haisla Health Centre
250-632-3600 or 250-639-9361
Fax: 632-3686
Name
Eric Bottah, Health Manager
Crystal Ross, Administration Assistant
Laura Olsson, (Community Health Nurse
Crystal Wilson. Youth & Family Services Coordinator
Laurel DeGoeij, Diabetes & Heart Health Nurse
Charmaine Walling, Community Support Worker
Tish Bravo/ Rose Bolton / Anita Grant
Personal Care Aides
Angie Campbell, Patient Travel Clerk
Emergency Cell #’s: 250-639-6695 / 250-800-0444
Cassy Mitchell, Home & Community Care Nurse
Marilyn Furlan, Elders Coordinator
Rosanna Christiansen, Community Health Rep.
Cassidy Bolton, Youth Worker
Ehryn Bolton, Youth Worker
Daniel Young-Mercer,
Fitness and Recreation Coordinator
Angie Maitland, ECE Coordinator
C’imo’ca Headstart - classroom
Email
health_manager@haisla.ca
Ext #
303
health_admn@haisla.ca
lolsson@haisla.ca
crwilson@haisla.ca
301
302
304
laurel@haisla.ca
cwalling@haisla.ca
health@haisla.ca
305
305
306
patienttravel@haisla.ca
cmitchell@haisla.ca
elderscentre@haisla.ca
chr@haisla.ca
youth@haisla.ca
youthprogram@haisla.ca
dyoung-mercer@haisla.ca
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Fax; 632-3637
308
309 or 409
310
360
361
365
ece.coordinator@haisla.ca
351
352
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Haisla Health Centre
Contact Information (Emergency & Non-Emergency)
Organization
Contact #
Kitimat General Hospital
(Emergency)
Ambulance
(Emergency)
Community Health
Mental Health
BC Nurses Line
Police
(Emergency)
First Line Security
Kitamaat Volunteer Fire Dept.
(Emergency Cell)
Public Works Emergency Cell
Northwest Counselling Centre
Toll Free
Youth & Teen Crisis Line
Youth Against Violence Line
250-632-2121
250-632-5433
250-632-8940
911
250-632-3181
811
250-632-7111
911
250-639-2990
250-632-3015
250-639-6673
250-639-3741
250-632-6400
1-888-638-8311
1-888-564-8336
1-800-680-4264
Help Line for Children
Kids Help Phone
24/7 Crisis Line
1-800-Suicide
Sexual Assault Centre (24hrs)
VictimLINK (Help & Info Line)
Transition House for Women in Crisis
310-1234
1-800-668-6868
1-888-562-1214
1-800-784-2433
250-635-1911
1-800-563-0808
250-632-6070
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Readers Write—Lyle Wilson
YAUC', GAH-U-CA-LOOT: Attached is the 1st of a series of 1 page articles that seeks to help build on
the relationships between the GAH- U-CA-LOOT in Vancouver, Kitamaat and elsewhere via the Haisla
Nation Council's (HNC) DOOTILH.
The 1st article is about HAISLA GAH-U-CA-LOOT Conrad Franz & his family; and we're hoping to see
it in the up-coming edition of the DOOTILH.
MEET THE VANCOUVER URBAN
HAISLA GAH-U-CA-LOOT
CONRAD FRANZ’s FAMILY:
Morgan, Rachael, Conrad &
wife Kerri Franz.
Conrad and I met while we were working
in the film industry, over 23 years ago—it
was love at first sight. We married and
have 2 lovely SASEM (children): Rachael
(20 years old) and Morgan (18).
Conrad was proud of his Haisla roots and
loved all his MEH-NAH-SUET (brothers), WAGWAH (sisters), ANIS (aunts), and QWALTH-AP
(uncles); he both loved and was proud of Rachael and Morgan; both girls grew up in the small
community of Bowen Island—which has only 3500 people and many QAMILA (deer).
Rachael really loves being in nature and would rather be outdoors than in a classroom. She also
really loves sciences so has reluctantly found her way back indoors into the classroom to attend
Langara College. She enjoys working with her hands (working with leather these days) and is very
keen to learn weaving and other HAISLA traditions—including HAISLAKALA (Haisla language)
Like her OHP (father), Morgan loves to cook: she applied to the Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program at Vancouver Community College. She was interviewed and created a video portfolio; after
being accepted she went to high school in the mornings, then at lunch went to the Culinary School
until 8:00 p.m., she also took a weekend job to build her hours. For all that hard work she proudly
received her Industry Training Authority certification; Morgan’s grade 12 schedule is now divided
between apprenticeship work and school and she will continue at VCC in the fall to take the next
level in the Culinary Arts.
MA-MA-OO (grandmother) Ellen and BA-BA-OO (grandfather) Gerry Franz were so very happy to
be GA-AH-GAP (grandparents) - Rachael and Morgan being 2 of their many loved JEWLTH-DAMA (grandchildren). We will be coming home to Kitamaat for Conrad’s Thank you supper in May,
2015—while it will be a very hard, sad time, it will also be really special to have family and GAH-UCA-LOOT there who welcome us with so much love. We are blessed to have so many loving peo-
ple in our lives.
Franz Family, 2015.
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Readers Write—Kolynn Bolton
Dentin Grant
April 19, 2015: Approximately 30
of our Haisla people came together to clean our Kitamaat Village
road. Thank you to all the volunteers who collected 60 bags of
garbage!
Organizers hope to
make this an annual “event” but,
ask that YOU do not litter! Take
care of our “home” A few of the
volunteers started from Minette
Bay and made it to to Morrison
Creek. The other half started
from MK Bay to Suicide Hill.
A BIG Thank You goes to the volunteers, we COULD NOT have
done it without you: Kim & Logan
Stewart, Gerald & Gail, Karsyn &
Arlene Amos, Donna Grant, Andrew & Shelley Bolton, Anne &
Roberta Grant, Victoria Shaw,
Coral-Lee Gaucher, Sarah Morrison, Trent Wilson, Fred & Mercedes Bolton, Byron Grant, Jeremy Nyce, Kolynn Bolton, Ehryn
Bolton, Wendy Bolton, Deanna,
Dallas, Brooke & Halle Gray,
Ethan Amos, Dentin Grant. If
there was anyone missing it was
not intentional.
We came together for OUR
Home. Great Job Everyone
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Readers Write—Kolynn Bolton
Dentin Grant
Photo Credits: Wendy Bolton
Photo Credits: Anne Grant
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Readers Write—Kitimat RCMP
From the desk of Cst. Brad Walsh
Haisla Community Policing Office Hours
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
May 2015
3
4
5
6
7
10:00 11:00 am
FRI
SAT
1
2
8
9
15
16
10:00 11:00 am
10
11
12
6:00 7:00 pm
13
14
6:00 7:00 pm
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20
10:00 11:00 am
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10:00 11:00 am
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6:00 7:00 pm
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6:00 7:00 pm
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For Emergencies call: 911
For Non-Emergencies call: 250-632-7111
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Please be advised these hours are
tentative and subject to change
Readers Write—Kitimat RCMP
From the desk of Cst. Brad Walsh
Haisla Community Policing Office Hours
SUN
MON
1
June 2015
TUE
2
WED
3
THU
4
10:00 11:00 am
FRI
SAT
5
6
12
13
10:00 11:00 am
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
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17
10:00 11:00 am
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6:00 7:00 pm
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6:00 7:00 pm
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30
10:00 11:00 am
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For Emergencies call: 911
For Non-Emergencies call: 250-632-7111
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Please be advised these hours are
tentative and subject to change
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Administration
To:
Re:
Haisla Nation
Developing A Call-out List For Catering
Haisla Nation Council periodically hosts different functions
throughout the year. Are you an individual or part of a group who
can offer catering services?
Following are duties & requirements:
 At least one person must have their Food Safe Certificate
 Functions could range from 10 – 100 people
 Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as
pastries, sauces, soups (or traditional stew) salads, vegetables
and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food
displays for events / meetings.
 Garnishing and presentation of food an asset.
 To be prompt and courteous
Please submit your Food Safe Certificate to:
Sue Smith, Events Coordinator
Note:
 HNC reserves the right to discontinue service
 May be offered to individuals / and or groups
on a rotating basis
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Administration
Haisla Days DRAFT
May 16 – 17, 2015
Saturday May 16, 2015
Haisla Days 55+ Social
11:30—2 ish Haisla Rec Centre Contact Sue 250 639-9361 ext. 106
Invitations will be sent to Kitimat and Terrace 55+ members as well
On-Reserve members only: Please contact Health Centre, Front Desk Reception if you
require a ride for the 55+ Social @ 250 632-3600
Please see attached flyer for Youth Activities
Community Dinner:
5:00 p.m. @ Haisla Rec Centre
Feast Stew will be served
Please bring your own utensils
Welcoming Haisla Babies: Born between May 2014—May 2015

7:00 p.m, Haisla Rec Centre
 Please join us as we Welcome all the Haisla Babies born between
 May 2014—May 2015
 Please submit pictures with detailed information: Grandparents names, Parents
 Names, Childs name, DoB, weight at birth etc
 Contact Angie Maitland @ 250 639-9361 ext 351
 After the Welcoming, there will be “Races” in the Rec for the children
 We will also do the Grand March
Refreshments will be served
Please join us for a night of Fun!
Contact Sue 250 639-9361 ext 106
The Rec Centre will be utilized all weekend, therefore, it will not be available for
any other activities. Once one event is over, we will setup for the next event.
Thank you for your understanding
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Administration
Haisla Days DRAFT
May 16 – 17, 2015
Sunday May 17, 2015
Bike / Stroller Parade / Scooter / Wagon
10:00—11:30 a.m.
START: from the Haisla Rec Centre
END at the Soccer Field
Kids: Start thinking of your ideas for the Bike Parade
Field Events
Field Events to take place at the Soccer Field right after the Bike Parade
Races
Relays
AND who will WIN the tug-of-war this year? Ladies? Or Men?
Lunch to follow the field events
Haisla Rec Centre
Fire Truck Rides
The Rec Centre will be utilized all weekend, therefore, it will not be available for
any other activities. Once one event is over, we will setup for the next event.
Thank you for your understanding
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Administration
Haisla Days DRAFT
May 16 – 17, 2015
Haisla Days Sports and BBQ afternoon
*Rec Centre Parking Lot
May 16 @ 11:00-2:00pm
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Family BBQ
Face painting
Street hockey
3 point shoot out
Pie eating contest
This is fun for the whole family! So
please come out n’ join the festivities
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Administration
Reminders


Haisla Nation Council has a policy on maintaining a respectful work environment.
Foul language, violence and/or any type of disrespectful behavior will not be
tolerated. Thank you
HNC Delivery People
Our delivery people do their best to get the flyers or good food boxes etc. to your
home. We want to keep them safe, if you have a dog/s please keep your dogs tied
up—AWAY from your mailbox.
Haisla Nation Membership Addresses
It is very important to keep the Haisla Nation Membership Address list current. If you
move or a family member moves, PLEASE call me to update your address.
If you have reached the age of 18 (voting age) please contact me so I can add your
current information to our list. Will require your date of birth and band number.
Thank you
Elaine Maitland. IRA
250 639-9361 ext. 101 Email: ira@haisla.ca
Check us out on the World Wide Web:
www.haisla.ca
http://haislayouthfund.com/
For applications for the Sports Fund, please visit the sports website
and/or contact Teena Grant. ctoc@haisla.ca
Haisla Nation Council
PO Box 1101
Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0
Toll Free: 1-888-842-4752
Phone: (250) 639-9361
Fax:
(250) 632-2840
Check out our website @ www.haisla.ca
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The Dootilh is a publication of the
Haisla Nation Council. Haisla Nation
Council reserves the right to accept
or decline to publish letters.