Snuneymuxw News is published bi-weekly.
Snuneymuxw First Nation, 668 Centre St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 4Z4
Tel: 250-740-2300, 1-888-636-8789 [email protected]
Anti-Bullying Workshop Graduates
Volume 7 Issue 86, May 20, 2016
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SNUNEYMUXEW SWAP MEET
When: May 28th, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Snuneymuxw Band Office Parking Lot
668 Centre Street
Details: When the canoe races come to Snuneymuxw the weekend of
May 28-29, 2016, we would like to organize a Swap Meet to fundraise and
support Snuneymuxw Young People to develop a Snuneymuxw Youth Coun-
cil.
Space and tables are available to rent for the day!
Price: $15 per table
Deadline: Deadline to book a spot is May 25th, 2016
Please contact Kate Good: [email protected] and/or
Erralyn Thomas: [email protected] for more details
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Education and Cultural Department
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Lands and Resources Department
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Effective Immediately: There is a Harvest Pro-hibition For All Bivalve Shellfish
Effected Area: the portion of Subarea 17-6 west of a line from a point starting at the boundary line for Subarea 17-8 on Pen-elakut (Kuper) Island at 48 deg 56.057 N latitude and 123 deg 37.877 W longitude, then head-ing in a straight line south-west and ending at a point 48 deg 55.017 N latitude, 123 deg 38.483 W longitude on the Sub-area boundary line between Sub-areas 17-6 and 17-9.
This closure is due to a rapid rise in toxin levels in adjacent areas. The next planned sample cannot be obtained and/or analysed within a reasonable time frame to ensure consumer safety.
More information: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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Health Department
Anti-Bullying Workshop
Students from Quam Quam School in Niki Wendholm’s class took part in a 3-day anti-bullying
workshop put on by the Mental Health Staff at SFN.
They learned how to stop bullying and what to do if they see others being bullied. Each student
was awarded with a certificate for their great work in making Snuneymuxw a safer and friendlier
community.
Congratulations to these future citizens, who we know will help create a kind and respectful com-
munity! (Picture on Front Page)
I would like to take this time to say a big thank you to my niece Wanda Good for putting up the Loonie Toonie
Auction for Troy’s graduation trip to the Dominican Republic. I would also like to say thank you to Nancy Seward
from the Education Department.
For all their assistance, I would also like to thank my friends and relatives who donated towards the Loonie
Toonie Auction, most of all to the people who spent their money to make this event a success. If I missed any-
one I am sorry.
We are so lucky to live in a community that cares so much. Sometimes you think you are alone, then an event
like this happens and makes everything so much easier. So with everything Troy’s trip is paid for. I am sure
Troy’s going to have the time of his life. This is going to be the first trip abroad by himself. Again thank you so
much, Troy is the first of all our boys to graduate. So we are very proud of our great grandson, Troy Good.
Mama & Papa
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Social Development Department
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Effective Immediately
All income assistance clients can earn money while on income assistance.
Single employable and childless couples can earn up to $200 per month without deductions.
All families with children can now earn up to $400 without deductions
A family where one person is classified as PPMB (Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers) or
both then you can earn up to $500 per month without deductions
Disabled persons with PWD (Persons with Disability) designation can earn $800 per month
A family where one has PWD (Persons with Disability) classification can earn without penalty
$1000
Where both adults have PWD (Persons with Disability) designation, a family can earn up to
$1600 per month
Please contact the SA department if you have any questions.
HYDRO BILLS
Social Development is going to try something new, which is to assist
clients with developing new life skills.
In July 2016, Social Development will be accepting copies of BC Hydro bills to add to client files
to keep updating the “equal installment rates” for each client.
Social development is allowed to pay the equal installments ONLY which is provided on client’s
BC Hydro bill and Social Development will no longer be making payments directly to BC Hydro.
We will be adding your BC Hydro payment to your SA cheque for you to pay directly.
It will be the YOUR responsibility to CHECK YOUR MAIL REGULARLY and to BRING IN A COPY OF
YOUR BILL.
NO BILL = NO PAYMENT
On Social Assistance day clients will have the responsibility to pay their BC Hydro bill either
through the bank teller or on a computer creating a BC Hydro account. A copy of BC Hydro bills
will be kept on file.
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Housing and Infrastructure Department
Spring Clean of Large Items
May 24-27 Annual pick up of large items - May 24-27
Please place your items curbside
BEFORE this date on May 21-23 (long
weekend) for pickup starting May
24th. Please sort your items like the
picture below - items not sorted
may NOT be picked up.
What will be picked up:
Fridges/Freezers - Appliances will not be picked up if they contain any waste.
Household appliances /Dishwashers
Televisions
Beds
Bicycles
Electronics / Stereos / VCR’s
Mattresses / Box-springs
Furniture / Couches / Shelving
Computers / monitors
Tables / Chairs
Barbeques
What will NOT be picked up:
trade or industrial waste,
raw sewage or septic tank sludge,
animal feces, waste, or related pet litter products,
demolition or construction waste,
wood or wood refuse, ashes,
yard and garden waste, rocks,
engine oil, oil filters, automotive or marine-type batteries
Please contact the SFN office at 250-740-2300 if you have any questions.
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Garbage and Recycling Garbage is picked up every Thursday Recycling is picked up every Wednesday
Garbage - Please put garbage waste in good regular BLACK garbage bags not in shopping
bags. Bags that break or fall apart may NOT be picked up. Clear bags cannot be used for gar-
bage.
Recycling - Please remember that ALL recyclables MUST be in a clear plastic bag or in a recycle
bin. The Recycle Depot does not accept anything in a dark garbage bag. If it is noted that your
recyclables are not in a clear plastic bag or bin, it may NOT be picked up.
Wood - Please DO NOT put out wood or wood products on road side for garbage pick-up - we do not pick up wood.
Electronics - Please DO NOT put out your old electronics on road side for garbage pick-up - we do not pick up electronics.
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PLEASE: Have your garbage and recycling out to road side no sooner than 5:00 am and no
later than 8:00 am on the day of that service.
Please keep ditches free of debris and garbage.
Please be aware that excessive debris accumulations could cause drainage issues for yards
on the lower side of the tracks as well as provide additional havens for unwanted rodents.
What goes inside your recycling box / clear bag?
Plastic household containers including:
• Plastic beverage containers (may be returned for refund)
• Plastic condiment bottles – such as ketchup, relish, mayonnaise etc.
• Plastic cosmetic bottles – such as shampoo, hair rinses etc.
• Plastic dish soap / laundry soap
• Plastic food containers – such as margarine, yogurt, peanut butter etc.
• Plastic milk jugs
• Plastic vitamin bottles, pill bottles, mouth wash
etc.
Household Paper
Rinsed household metal containers
NO PIZZA BOXES
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Pest control Please be aware of the following contributing factors for each different pest problem.
Rats and mice - Keep your yard and house clean of open food sources (dog or cat food, animal or fish parts) Keep your grass trimmed and any brush or bushes cut Pick up ripened fruit from the ground. Clear all possible pest nesting areas (junk and burn piles, old couches or beds, tires) in your yard and basement When discarding of fish, deer or elk parts, please take them well back into the forest and fish remains go back to the ocean.
Ants - Clean your house and yard of any sweet foods or drinks (pop or juice containers)
Bed bugs - Highly transferable and can move from home to another home very quickly. Many travel through USED furniture, luggage and clothing. Since this bug is by far the hardest to get rid of, full cooperation from the tenant or home owner with our professional service provider is the only way to get rid of bed bugs.
Contact SFN Housing if you suspect anyone in your household having bed bug bites or any other pests.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please do not throw out beds/furniture you may suspect have bed bugs - homes and furniture can be treated to remove the infestation.
SFN Housing Dept. is unable to purchase new beds/furniture that are thrown out. Thank you.
Discarding of animal and fish parts
When discarding of fish, deer or elk parts, please take them well back into the for-est and fish remains go back to the ocean.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Windows
When you close your blinds, do not close them tightly and do not drop the blinds
all the way to the bottom of the window liner; leave the blinds up slightly to al-
low for air-flow.
For those of you that have curtains or drapes, leave the curtains or drapes up
slightly to allow for air-flow.
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Wild Animal Sightings
Any wild animal sightings, such as bear, cougar or other destructive animal
should be reported immediately to 1 877 952 7277 (FREE) and you can call
the SFN office at 250 667 2746.
If you or others are at risk or threatened, please call 911 immediately.
Reported sightings help make the community a safer place!
Let’s All Walk the Dog!
Dogs are extremely social creatures - Most dogs need
one to two hours of outdoor exercise everyday.
Keeping your dog occupied by providing toys that make him engage in playful "work" such as a
frozen stuffed Kong, or a treat dispensing toy, will prevent barking for a long period time. Always
make sure your dog gets enough exercise before he is left alone so that he will sleep for at least
part of the time you will not be around.
In order to assist in preventing the spread of rats - please do not leave dog food or cat food out in
the open – try and feed pets a little at a time so there is nothing left for other critters!
Smoke Alarms
Please ensure that all your smoke alarms are in working order.
Periodically test them to make sure they are working.
Please contact SFN Housing If you have any smoke alarms located in your house
that are not in working order.
Keep your vehicles locked!
Transients take advantage of unlocked vehicles for places to sleep - please keep your car locked!
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JOB OPPORTUNITY - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Snuneymuwx First Nation has a unique opportunity for an experienced Chief Financial Officer who is technically as-tute, has strong leadership skills and a sound knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards. Snuneymuxw First Nation is located in the centre of Coast Salish territory on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. We have a total reg-istered population of 1,771 members and is a member of the Douglas Treaty. Snuneymuxw First Nation is an Indian Band as defined by the Indian Act. The First Nation manages various program offered by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Devel-opment Canada and other funding agents to benefit its members. Snuneymuxw First Nation also represents members in the negotiations of treaty settlements and specific land claims.
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall financial management of the Snuneymuwx First Nation, and up-holding statutory duties as set by the Chief and Council. The CFO is responsible for risk management, the supervision, plan-ning, direction and control of the Finance Department (team of two accounting staff), and supports the management team in budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring. The CFO provides strategic financial and policy advice to the Director of Operations, Chief and Council and other First Nation-owned entities.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CGA or CMA) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation
Masters’ Degree in (Business Administration) preferred
EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior financial level
Minimum of 5 years’ management experience
Advanced level of MS Excel and fluency with accounting programs
Corporate and Auditing experience an asset
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for First Nation administrations
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of provincial and federal programs and policies, especially those related to Aboriginal governments
Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Bondable
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Detail oriented
Ability to work effectively, efficiently and perform well under pressure
Ability to write clear and concise reports
To read more about the Snuneymuxw First Nation, please visit our website @ www.snuneymuxw.ca.
How to Apply: please submit your covering letter, resume and three recent employment references to the attention of Sandra Good, Interim Executive Director, by email ([email protected]), fax (250-753-3492), by mail or in-person (668 Cen-tre Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Z4).
Closing Date: Friday JUNE 17, 2016 at 4 p.m.
Thank you in advance for your application.
We will be in touch with those who are shortlisted for an interview.
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Petroglyph Development Group—JOB POSTING—Bookkeeper
Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) is seeking a part-time (up to 20 hours per week) and experienced bookkeeper who is proactive, solution-oriented and can multi-task in a fast paced environment. The bookkeeper will report to the President for PDG and will be re-sponsible for accounting, receivables, payables, data entry and financial reporting.
Main duties:
Keep accounting records according to general accounting principles;
Establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems;
Post journal entries, vendor invoices, customer invoices, etc.;
Maintain general ledgers and track and maintain asset records;
Track cash-flow and reconcile accounts;
Calculate and prepare payroll, vendor invoices, customer invoices, utility, tax and other expenses;
Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government doc-uments or payroll requirements; and
Prepare statistical, financial and accounting reports.
Key Skills:
Proven understanding of accounting and financial principles
Outstanding ability to work with accounting software and procedures
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent arithmetic skills including a strong ability to calculate and track cash flow
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Education Requirement:
University Degree or Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Bookkeeping; or
A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an accounting clerk and/or bookkeeper.
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume by June 9th, 2016, via email to [email protected] or mail to:
ATTN: Helen Hunt
Petroglyph Development Group 668 Centre Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4Z4
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Helen Hunt at 250-740-2300 or via email at [email protected]
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY—CASUAL ON-CALL HEALTH HOME CARE WORKER
Snuneymuxw is seeking a self-motivated qualified individual to work as Home Care Worker. This position is Casual/On-Call.
Under the direction of the Home Care & Community Nursing Coordinator, the Home Care Worker provides quality personal care and home support services within the Snuneymuxw First Nation Community.
Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Provides personal and supplemental care duties and services in SFN homes and/or in an institutional settings including (but not limited to) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, exercise programs, preparation of meals/cooking, laundry, shopping, home cleaning, transportation and minor home maintenance.
2. Contributes towards promoting and maintaining the physical, psychological and social well-being of adult care/elder care clientele and advocates for dignity and self-respect of clients.
3. Assists Snuneymuxw families in providing care for terminally ill clients.
4. Reports changes in client’s health and living arrangements that may affect the individual care plans and assists in identifying and recommending adult care/elder care service delivery strategies and priorities.
5. Instructs clients in diet/nutrition and available resources.
6. Actively participates in community interagency meetings regarding adult care/elder care issues and assists in coordinating elder care events.
7. Assists the Home Care and Community Nursing Coordinator with planning, designing and implementing comprehensive adult care/elder care program activi-ties and initiatives.
8. Maintains all records in a confidential and accurate manner and informs the Home Care and Community Nursing Coordinator with regular activity updates.
Required Qualifications:
1. Completion of Grade 12.
2. A tuberculosis (TB) test and proof of immunization.
3. Possesses the following certificates/licenses:
a. Home Care/Resident Care Attendant Certificate;
b. Valid BC driver’s license with clean drivers abstract;
c. Transfer/Mechanical Lift Certificate;
d. Food Safe Certificate;
e. First Aid and CPR Level C with AED;
f. Workplace Hazardous Management Information System (WHMIS) certificate;
g. Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
h. Palliative Care Certificate is desirable;
i. Foot Care Certificate is desirable;
j. ASSIRT certification or similar certification.
Please submit your current resume and cover letter by Thursday, June 2, 2016 to:
Snuneymuxw First Nation
Health Department - 668 Centre Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4Z4
[email protected] / Fax: Fax: 250-753-5221
For more information contact Maggie White at 250 740-2337
Please note. Only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. A criminal record check will be required for this position.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
On-Call Health Receptionist
Reporting to the Health Centre Office Coordinator, the On-Call Health Receptionist is responsible for all aspects of the front desk recep-tion including management of the telephone, logging in-coming correspondence for all staff, welcoming and directing clients and visi-tors and maintaining front door security.
Qualifications:
Must be a high school graduate
Must have office work experience and skills in interacting with the general public
Must have proficient skills and experience working with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook
Understanding of Coast Salish culture and lifestyles
A valid Class “5” BC driver’s licence and
Must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal references check
To ensure consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume and two professional references by: Thursday, June 2, 2016.
To: Maggie White
Health Centre Office Coordinator
668B Centre Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Z4
or FAX 250 753-5221
or Email [email protected]
While all applications are appreciated, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Check out LOTS more opportunities at: www.snuneymuxw.ca/jobs
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JOB POSTING - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR ASSISTANTS
ON-CALL CASUAL STAFF – Ongoing Applications Accepted
Under the direction of the Daycare Manager, Snuneymuxw First Nation Daycare is seeking applications for
an Early Childhood Educator Assistant for our 3 – 5 year old Program and our Infant and Toddler Program.
As an Early Childhood Educator Assistant you will be required to work a variety of shifts to meet the pro-
gramming needs. We are currently looking for long term caring energetic Early Childhood Educator Assistants
who are enthusiastic, committed, organized, reliable, who understands children’s development, and loves explor-
ing the outdoors. Applicants must be able to multi-task, have a lot of patience, warmth, are a keen observer, doc-
umenter, and partner in the learning process for children. As an Early Childhood Educator Assistant you will as-
sist in providing quality care to the children within our dynamic group child care setting.
Qualifications Required:
A valid Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate is essential
BC License to Practice as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Valid First Aid Certificate
Criminal Record Clearance
Ability to obtain a Doctors certificate ensuring health is adequate for position
Letters of references (up to 3)
Immunization Status Form
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and copies of License to Practice/Certificate to:
Snuneymuxw First Nation - Attention: Beckie Wesley
668 B Centre Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Z4 / Phone: (250)740-2337 / Fax: (250) 753-5221
Email: [email protected]
While all applications are appreciated, only those applicants who meet the qualification will be contacted.
Preference may be given to First Nation’s applicants.
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Prayer Group
With Brother Mark
Saturdays 7:00 pm
614 Centre Street
Garbage &
Recycling Notice
Recycling pickup Wednesday
Garbage pickup Thursday
Please have your garbage and recycling out
by 8:00 am on the day of the service
Please remember that All recyclables MUST
be in a clear plastic bag or in a bin. The
recycling depot does not accept anything in
a dark garbage bag.
Housing Assessments
Assessments of SFN managed rental
homes will be ongoing throughout the
next several months.
The reason for these assessments:
Make sure housing files are kept current and up to date.
Provides the basis for future funding applications
Is a requirement of the funding agencies
Provides SFN housing with a database of information for future planning.
Please contact the Housing Dept if you
have any questions.
Thank you.
Visit www.snuneymuxw.ca for
more info!
Mass at the Longhouse Kitchen
Please watch for upcoming dates
and details.
Thank you.
Church Service
Sunday Service -
7:00 pm every Sunday
then Tea Time to follow
Starting June 5th—
Children’s Sunday
School at 2:30 pm
every Sunday
Sunday Service Hours
will begin at 3:00 pm
every Sunday
Blessings,
Pastor Joon and
Christine Cho
Nanaimo Native
Victory Chapel
471 Irwin St.
250-754-7866
SFN MEMBERS—
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT
INFORMATION
Please call the office at: 250-740-
2300 or email:
Please provide your latest contact
information including address, con-
tact numbers, email and any other
updated information.
Thank you for your help!
Wednesday Morning
Coffee Breaks
St. Andrew's United Church at 10:00 AM
311 Fitzwilliam Street
Phone: (250) 753-1924
Check out the latest Nation job postings:
www.snuneymuxw.ca/jobs
www.facebook.com/
SnuneymuxwFirstNation
Recreation Program
Please be advised that the Recreation Do-nation Program has been suspended until further notice.
We will notify you when the Program has been reinstated and the process to follow to be part of the new Program.
Thank you for your patience.
