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October/
November 2009
Volume 1, Issue 2
Terrace Nisga’a Society
Elder’s Report 4
Elder Group 5
Yuletide Comm. 5
Elders/Youth 6
Youth Council 7
Youth 8
Wilp Simgan 9
Dance Group 10
Updates 13
Culture Calendar 15
Inside this issue:
On August 2, 2009, the Terrace Nisga’a Society held a
Membership Appreciation BBQ. It was a very successful
family function that had our Community Room at full
capacity by our members!
There were a number of families who attended the
Membership Appreciation BBQ with a majority of people
who walked away with door prizes that stemmed from
home-made goodies (doilies, jar fish, frozen fish, fresh
fish, sundried & half-smoked oolichans and half-smoked
fish bellies), good quality toys for the children to a num-
ber of donated items from the different organizations
from Terrace.
We would like to acknowledge and thank you to our
membership for your time that you took for your families
to come out and share a meal and catch up with other
families in Terrace.
~ Story and pictures continued on page 10 ~
Membership Appreciation BBQ
Terrace Nisga’a Society Board & Staff Board of Directors
President Ms. Phyllis Adams
Email: phyllis_adams@telus.net
Cell: (250) 635-0278
Vice-President/ Mrs. Barb Zvatora
Gov’t Rep. Email: barb.tns@gmail.com
Cell: (250) 641-9925
Director Mrs. Bonita Young-Mercer
Email: bym.tns@gmail.com
Cell: (250) 641-9948
Director Ms. Marlene Robinson
Email: mjr_davis@yahoo.ca
Cell: (250) 641-2474
Director Mrs. Diana Guno
Email: dianaguno@hotmail.com
Cell: (250) 615-7174
Director Mrs. Deborah Tait
Email: mcit@kermode-fs.ca
Cell: (250) 615-9019
Staff
Finance Manager Mrs. Karen Livingston
Email: karen.tns@gmail.com
Youth Worker Ms. Julie Squires
Email: tnsyouth@gmail.com
ESKW Instructor Ms. Kathryn Fullerton
Email: kfullerton@nwcc.bc.ca
Maintenance Mr. Percival Clayton Sr.
Wilp Sim Gan Mr. Todd Stephens (interim)
Carving Shed Phone: (250) 635-8668
Administrative Assistant Ms. Lynn Wright
Email: lynn.tns@gmail.com
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Terrace Nisga’a Society Board & Staff Board of Directors
President Ms. Phyllis Adams
Email: phyllis_adams@telus.net
Cell: (250) 635-0278
Vice-President/ Mrs. Barb Zvatora
Gov’t Rep. Email: barb.tns@gmail.com
Cell: (250) 641-9925
Director Mrs. Bonita Young-Mercer
Email: bym.tns@gmail.com
Cell: (250) 641-9948
Director Ms. Marlene Robinson
Email: mjr_davis@yahoo.ca
Cell: (250) 641-2474
Director Mrs. Diana Guno
Email: dianaguno@hotmail.com
Cell: (250) 615-7174
Director Mrs. Deborah Tait
Email: mcit@kermode-fs.ca
Cell: (250) 615-9019
Staff
Finance Manager Mrs. Karen Livingston
Email: karen.tns@gmail.com
Youth Coordinator Ms. Julie Squires
Email: tnsyouth@gmail.com
Maintenance Mr. Percival Clayton Sr.
Wilp Sim Gan Mr. Todd Stephens (interim)
Carving Shed Phone: (250) 635-8668
Administrative Assistant Ms. Lynn Wright
Email: lynn.tns@gmail.com
Phone, Fax & Email
Phone: (250) 635-4422
Toll Free: 1-866-935-4422
Fax: (250) 635-3090
Email:
lynn.tns@gmail.com
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed each day for lunch @
12pm - 1 pm
Closed on Statutory Holidays
ADDRESS
101 - 4441 Lakelse Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G - 1P1
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Godfrey Adams
Tyler Adanic-Mercier
Marcus Aksidan
Keith Anderson
Brian Angus
Braedon Aubin
Claude Barton Jr.
Camellia Brown
Crystal Brown
Scott Brown
Charmaine Calder
Rebekah Crown
David Cruzelle
Caroline Dangelli
Job Daniels
Joshua Dejardins
Jaden Fisher
Yvonne Forcier
Somara Fountain
Skye Friesien
Jewel Gilette
Claudine Gonu
Presley Gonu-Nelson
Candice Gray
Jacqueline Gray
Prosper Green
Patricia Guno
Barnard Gurney Jr.
Vernon Gurney Sr.
Alexandra Johnson
Jennifer Johnson
Mathias Lincoln
Braidean Lougarey-Flavel
Gavin MacKinnon
Blair MacRae
Christine Mason
Harold McDames
Dustin McKay
Teresa McKay
Tiana McKay
Kerry Mercer
William Mercer
Blair Morven
Neil Morven
Julianne Nyce
Vesta Nyce-Brown
Patrick Odershaw-Roberts
Jeffrey Quock
Nikita Robinson
Waddy Robinson
Cedric Scodane
Vance Scodane
Thomas Sheehan Jr.
Larissa Sparrow
Julie Squires
Sara Squires
Beverly Stevens
Gregory Stevens
Jazelle Stevens
Tyler Stevens
James Swanson
Brandon Tait
Cecil Tait Jr.
Michael Tait
Thomas Tait
Terrance Van-Horlick
Damon Vickers
Katellyn Watts
Martin Watts
Kane Wesley
Kaisha Woods
Keith Woods
Justice Woods-Theodoreau
Christine Wright
Barb Zvatora
November Birthdays
Jamie-lee Adams
Morris Adams
Francis Aksidan Jr.
Serena Aksidan
Jacob Aksidan Sr.
Leah Angus
Mark Azak
Ruby Azak
Devin Azak-Davis
Cecil Barton
Danny Barton Jr.
Jamika Barton
Corey Bell
Hailey Birkedal
Tyler Birkedal
Julia Brinson
Jack Brown
Duane Bryant
Michael Bryant
Sam Campbell
Kleanza Cathers
Gerald Chapdelaine
Delayna Clark
Angela Clayton
Jerome Clayton
Phillip Clayton
Martina Clayton-Scodane
Michael Cooper
Valene Courtney
Andrew Davis
Candace Davis
Claire Davis
Dante Davis
Chyna-Lee Dedeus
Kelsey Denomme
Shareen Derrick
Chance Dignard
John Dignard
Hunter Eli
Shalanus Erickson
Daryl Fisher
Ryan Fisher
Nikeda Fowler
Nick Gentile
Xaria Gonu-Nelson
Jamie Gosnell
David Gray
Emily Guno
Jeremy Guno
Quentin Guno
Stephanie Gurney
Benjamin Haizimsque
Bessie Haizimsque
Andrea Johnson
Maureen Johnson
Sophia Johnson
Sabrina Johnson-Haizimsque
Skyler Lewis
Johnny Lincoln
Susan McDames
Adam McKay
Kelsey McKay
Kenneth McKay Jr.
Teena McKay
Sheila McNeil
Angela Moore
Michael Moore
Rick Moore
Vanessa Moore
Jordan Morgan
John Morven
Marjorie Nelson
Faith Nisyok
Andrew Nyce Jr.
Eric Nyce
Dianne Parnell
Fred Robinson
Kendra Robinson
Marjorie Robinson
October Birthdays
A SPECIAL “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” TO OUR MEMBERS...
Sean Robinson
Heather Scodane
Shaun Scodane
Lisa Smith
Colette Stephens
Janice Stephens
Miranda Stephens
Melissa Stevens
Bertha Stewart
Ivy Stewart
Daniel Szekely
Jacob Telek
Nadine Venus
Natalie Venus
Sarah Venus
Doreen Walker
Nathaniel Wilson
Donna Woods
Eric Woods
Vivian Wright
Peter Zvatora
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33rd Annual BC Elders’ Gathering - Report
The Nisga’a Nation had hosted this year’s 33rd Annual BC Elders Gathering in Terrace at the
Terrace Sportsplex through a four-day agenda of events from July 12-15, 2009. The arena
was filled to capacity with First Nations from across BC with the Nisga’a Nation elders as
host from the Terrace Nisga’a Society and the four Nisga’a villages - Gingolx, Laxgalts’ap,
Gitwinksihlkw and New Aiyansh.
The King and Queen of this year’s BC Elders Gathering were New Aiyansh residents Melvin
& Rosie Robinson - Sim’oogit Gook gans Sigidimnak Yool’ , who were chosen at last year’s
gathering in Prince Rupert.
Within the four days, there were many activities for the elders to enjoy, one of which was the
Grand Entry that introduced each First Nation group. There was community profiles done
by each of the four Nisga’a villages as well as the three Nisga’a Urban Societies. To begin
each day, there was a convocation that included an opening prayer. There was also Health
workshops including: Diabetes & Heart Disease; Injury & Prevention; Suicide Prevention;
Youth Detox program and Wills & Estates presentation. Finishing each night’s festivities was
a closing prayer. There was a reconnection with old friends and the making of new ones for
our elders of BC. It was amazing to see the respect and unity of all Nations. It was very nice
to see them reminiscing with smiles and laughter while at the same time proudly representing
their First Nation group and a First Nation as a whole.
Keeping the culture alive within the gathering, the Nisga’a Nation had added extra activities
which included: a Nisga’a Traditional & Cultural presentation; Welcome Banquet
(outstanding feast filled with a tremendous amount of gifts that were given out to each
elder); Talent Night; and a wide variety of Cultural Dancing from each of the four Nisga’a
villages and three urban locals.
It was a very moving experience for all who attended and observed. Thank you to ALL who
assisted in making this happen. It took many hours of preparation and coordinating. This
shows that it could be done with a strong team and good leadership. Excellent Work!
This year’s theme was “Sayt K’ilim Goot”
which means,
“One heart, One path, One nation”
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The Terrace Nisga’a Elders held a potluck meeting on Wednesday, October 7,
2009 at 1:00 pm to elect their future leadership team and the results were:
President - Margaret Nelson
Vice-President - Caroline Daniels
Secretary - Diana Guno
Treasurer - Marlene Robinson
The Terrace Nisga’a Society would like to commend the leadership efforts of the
past President - Peggy Derrick and Vice-President - Violet Scodane. We
appreciate all your time and effort in keeping our Elders Group active within all
the functions of the Terrace Nisga’a Society.
Terrace Nisga’a Elders Group
Yuletide Committee
We have close to 500 children between the ages of
0—18 yrs old that reside in the Terrace Area. If you
are interested in being part of this year’s Annual
Christmas Festivities, please contact the Chairperson - Shareen Derrick. You
can reach her at (250) 635-3708 or leave your name and number at the
office (250) 635-4422. We are actively fundraising for our children. There
will be a number of fundraisers that we will be needing your assistance with.
We have: catering; a Hallowe’en Family Carnival; a Fundraiser Dance and
50/50 draws. Be included with the fun and festivities of 2009.
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Elder’s & YouthElder’s & Youth
Upcoming Workshop on the Nisga’a Feast System
October 7th - 31st, 2009 Cleansing Feast
November 5th - 30th, 2009 Stone Moving Feast
December 4th - 31st, 2009 Nisga’a Wedding
January 3rd - 30th, 2009 Pick-up Feast, Nisga’a New Year
An invitation is extended to Nisga’a Youth & Elders of ALL ages to attend the above
mentioned workshops to learn about our Nisga’a Feasting System.
For more information, please contact:
Youth Worker - Julie Squires @ (250) 635-4422 ext. 223
OR
TNS Elders volunteer - Marlene Robinson @ (250) 638-8696
Funding provided by New Relationship Trust
Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 7
NISGA’A YOUTH ~ AGES 15 ~ AGES 15 –– 29 ~29 ~
The Terrace Nisga’a Society is looking for Nisga’a youth to be a
part of the Nisga’a Youth Council.
Responsibilities of a Youth Council:
Bring together youth ages 15-29 to consult with
Nisga’a Lisims Government regarding the concerns of Youth
To discuss, voice concerns and advocate for Nisga’a youth in Terrace and
surrounding area.
Work together to provide services to Youth in the Community
Come out, voice your opinion and share your ideas.
Youth Council Meetings are held
Last Wednesday of Every Month 6:00 PM
@ Terrace Nisga’a Society Office
Call our Youth Worker – Julie Squires @ Ext .223 for more info.
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Drop by the Terrace Nisga’a Society to pick-up a Coloring Contest
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Drum Making Workshop
WHAT: Learn how to make a Cultural Drum
WHERE: below George Little House
WHEN: October 22nd & 23rd, 2009
6:30pm- 9:30pm
October 24th, 2009
10:00am- 3:00pm
The participants will learn how to make an 18” deer hide drum
from beginning to end. With the end result being able to take your
own drum home with you!
Registration Fee is $ 175.00.
Deadline to register is October 16th, 2009 at 3:00pm.
Maximum 15 participants.
This is on a first come first serve basis. To register, contact Todd
at Wilp Simgan at (250)635-8668 or (250)641-1904.
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Boat Raffle Winner The Terrace Nisga’a Society would like to extend our appreciation for the on-going
support of our fundraising initiatives which support our member groups. Our recent
being the Boat Raffle on July 31, 2009. The draw was made by our MLA - Robin Austin
& Mayor Dave Peranowski, and the Lucky Winner was Claude Morven of Gitlakdamix.
Gitlaxdax Cultural Dancers
Silena Fisher (250) 638-1645
Dance Practice
Sundays @ 2 pm at
Northern Health Unit Auditorium
Community Room Rental
To inquire about booking the
Community Room for birthdays,
meetings, conference calls and
other important functions, call
the office @ (250) 635-4422.
We offer comparative rates!
Continued from page 1 (cover story)
We had a tremendous amount of help from our Staff w/ their spouses: Phyllis;
Barb; Marlene; Karen; Diana & Douglas; Bonnie & Art; Julie & Esmond; Sarah
& Ken Jr.; and Lynn & Daniel. We had amazing donations from Ethel Nyce
who gave a huge amount of cultural food that we used for the door prizes. We
also had “fresh” salmon that was caught, delivered and donated specifically
for the BBQ by Maurice Squires. Thank you to both of you for all your hard
work and dedication to our membership. We appreciate your time you took to
do this for us - Thank you!
We would like to acknowledge our membership for your time that you took
for your families to come out and share a meal and to also catch up with other
families who reside within the Terrace & area.
Membership Appreciation BBQ
Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 11
PICTURES FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP FUNCTIONS
Graduation 2009
Riverboat Days’09 - 1st Place
Wilp Simgan Carving Shed
Youth 2009 - Terrace Fire Hall
Youth 2009 - Save On Foods
Elder’s Gathering 2009
Nisga’a Urban Housing
Grant Program
We have the outlined forms to apply for the
Nisga’a Urban Housing Grant that is
intended to provide grant funding for a
portion of the down payment required for
the purchase of residential real property for
Nisga’a citizens living in Canada who do not
reside on Nisga’a Lands.
Nisga’a Urban
Renovation Grant We have the outlined forms to apply for the
Nisga’a Urban Renovation Grant that is in-
tended to provide grant funding for eligible
home renovations to residential real property
for Nisga’a citizens living in Canada who
do not reside on Nisga’a Lands.
Nisga’a Community Services
Initiative Swim Passes
There is a large volume of families who are enjoying taking their
families to our local Aquatic Swimming Centre. There will be a
limit of two passes per family for each fiscal year.
Sports & Recreation Reimbursement
Aspiring youth wanting to excel in sports are able to receive a
60% reimbursement of registration fees for each sport activity.
Original receipt required.
Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2009
at Community Room @ 6:30pm
*Updates & information session*
Call office for more info!
Graduation Committee
We have many students enrolled
in Head Start, Kindergarten,
Grade 3, 7 & 12. All interested
parties, please phone office to
be included for
GRAD 2010 !
CLOTHING EXCHANGE
We will be having a
clothing exchange for all
families and friends.. Just
drop your washed clothes
off at the office and go
through the different
collection of clothing we
have available at no cost.
In today’s economy, it’s
pretty tough to keep up-to-
date with today’s trends, so
let’s all get together to help
one another!
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Call out for Cooks &
Caterers alike !
There will be a list of caterers kept at
the Terrace Nisga’a Society for our
many functions we hold that require
catering.
If you hold a Food Safe Certificate, you
have the opportunity to show off your
scrumptious cooking !
All you do is bring your Food Safe
Certificate along with your menu of:
snacks, lunch and dinner specialties.
~Thank you ! ~
YULEDTIDE FUNDRAISING
DANCE
WE WILL BE HOSTING A
FUNDRAISING DANCE:
FEATURING “GREYWOLF”
THE ELKS HALL
SAT.NOV.21.2009
9PM-2AM - Doors open at 8pm
TICKETS $10 advance OR
$15 at door!!
Date: October 15, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Terrace Nisga’a Society (TNS) Board Room
The fundraising committee comprises of executive and volunteers from each of the following groups:
Terrace Nisga’a Elders group, Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Dancers, Terrace Nisga’a Women’s group, Yuletide
Committee, Terrace Nisga’a Youth. Anyone interested can participate in the meeting. We are open to
new ideas, donations for raffles, and door prizes.
Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 15
NOVEMBER 2009
Nov 10 NAVG Men & Womes Workforce
“Fashion Show Dine & Dance”
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @ 5pm
New Aiyansh Rec Centre
Main course: Roast Beef
Fashion Show will begin @ 7 pm
Dance will begin @ 10pm
(LA Sound Waves)
Advance Tickets: $15.00
At the door: $20.00
Inviting all entrepreneurs, dress
designers, Native regalia and
Jewelry artists to participate.
Booth $10.00
For more information call Raven
Guno @ (250) 633-2056
Nov 20 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Max & Betty Wright
Laxgibuu ganhl Laxsgiik
Wilps Duuk’ ganhl Wilps Laay
New Aiyansh
Nov 21 WEDDING
Simon Calder/Marlayna Innes
Laxgibuu/Gisk’aast
Wilps Bax K’ap &
House of Edward Alexcee
Gitwinksihlkw
Nisga’a Nation Cultural Events Calendar
Announcements courtesy of Nisga’a Lisims Government
Summer Youth Students
We would like to acknowledge and thank this year’s students, Sara Squires and Marissa Tait for
their hard work and perseverance towards this year’s special projects they had worked on
throughout the summer. Your hard work and the learning of new skills will assist you with your
future endeavors in your aspiring careers.
OCTOBER 2009
Oct 17 WEDDING
Alana Johnson/Terence Callioux
Gisk’aast/ Metis
Wilps WIsin Xbiltkw
Andrew Mercer
(Daugher of Fran/Moses Johnson)(Son of
Shaun/Marie Cable)
New Aiyansh
Oct 23/ 24 STONE MOVING
For the late Jacob S.Stewart
Esther J. Stewart
Evan Stewart
Daniel Stewart
Edward Stewart
Jacob A. Stewart Jr.
Ganada
Wilps Ni’isjoohl, Horace Stevens
Laxgalts’ap
Oct 30/31 STONE MOVING
For the late Garth Gray
Norma Lincoln
Rose Trimble
Esther Aksidan
Eva Dixon
Ganada
Wilps Axdii Wil Luugooda
Gingolx
Terrace Nisga’a Society
The purpose of the TNS is to enhance the social, economic,
physical and spiritual well-being of the Nisga’a citizens whose
ordinary residence is within the City of Terrace/Thornhill &
surrounding areas; and acts as a liaison between the Nisga’a Lisims
Government and Nisga’a Citizens.
We have a number of selected Committees and Groups which are
supported by the Terrace Nisga’a Society along with our treasured
volunteers who keep our membership active with family functions
and special events.
Phone our office @(250) 635-4422 to add your name and number
to a choice of these groups listed:
Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Dance Group
Elders Group
Women’s Group
Grad Committee
Yuletide Committee
Youth Council
f.y.i
These are a few contact numbers of interest (and they are 1-800 #’s)
Nisga’a Lisims Government 1-866-633-0888
Nisga’a Valley Health Authority 1-888-233-2212
Gitlakdamix Village Government 1-877-588-2388
Gitwinksihlkw Village Government 1-250-633-2294
Laxgalts’ap Village Government 1-877-447-0077
Gingolx Village Government 1-800-736-5511
Terrace Nisga’a Society 1-866-935-4422
Gitmaxak’ay Nisga’a Prince Rupert/Pt.Edward Society 1-866-627-1590
Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society 1-866-646-4944
~Thank you ! ~
101-4441 Lakelse Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 1P1
Phone: (250) 635-4422
Toll-free 1-866-935-4422
Fax: (250) 635-3090
E-mail: lynn.tns@gmail.com
Terrace Nisga’a Society