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UPPER NICOLA BAND

COMMUNITY PROFILE

SUMMER 2003

Prepared by: Collette Manuel and Dolly Kershaw

(Edited by Phillip Manuel, April 2004, for purpose of website availability.)



Upper Nicola Indian Band

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Table of Contents MAP- Upper Nicola Band Reserve Lands ...................................................................................4MAP-Thompson Nicola Regional District…………………….………………………………….5

MISSION STATEMENT............................................................................................................6General Contact Information......………………………………………………………………….7

The Land.....................................................................................................................................8Location..................................................................................................................................8

Travel Times ...........................................................................................................................8Climate ...................................................................................................................................8

History....................................................................................................................................9Band Governance......................................................................................................................10

The People ................................................................................................................................11Population ........................................................................................................................11

As compared to Merritt and B.C........................................................................................11Age Distribution................................................................................................................11

Family Affiliations ............................................................................................................11

Membership Residency- On/Off Reserve…………………………………………………..12Households………………………………………………………………………………….12Education ..........................................................................................................................12

Employment Rates ............................................................................................................13Language...........................................................................................................................13

Community Services…………………………………………………………………………..14Social Development Department……………………………………………………………...14

Programs Offered:….………………………………………………………………………14Brighter Futures ................................................................................................................14

NNADAP..........................................................................................................................14Medical Transportation……………………………………………………………………..14

Aboriginal Headstart…………………...…………………………………………………..14Health Services:................................................................................................ …………15

Programs OfferedServices:

Immunizations: ..........................................................................................................15Health Screenings:.............................................................................................................15

Counselling: ......................................................................................................................15Workshops: .......................................................................................................................15Coordinating Health Services & Community Support........................................................16

Building Healthy Communities .........................................................................................16Home Care ........................................................................................................................16

Prenatal Program .............................................................................................................16Home and Community Care ..............................................................................................17

Community Health Nursing .............................................................................................17HIV/AIDS ........................................................................................................................17

Physician. ........................................................................................................................18Hospital Services………………………………………………………………………… 18

Extended Care Facility…………………………………………………………………… 19




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Dentist .........................................................................................................................19Vision ..........................................................................................................................19

Suxwt7tEm Authority ..........................................................................................................20Aboriginal Interest Project ...........................................................................................20

Forestry...........................................................................................................................20

Title and Rights…….. ....................................................................................................20 Natural Resources ........................................................................................................20Education ...........................................................................................................................21

N'kwala School………………………….………………………………………………..21Upper Nicola Band Education Department….…………………………………………..22

Children's Programs……………………………….…………………………………………..23Snceca'laten………………………………………………………......................................23

Elders Resources………………………………………………………………………........24Recreation Facilities..............................................................................................................24

Community Facilities ............................................................................................................24Community Groups...............................................................................................................25

Athletics and Recreation Groups .......................................................................................25Traditional and Cultural Groups ........................................................................................25

Emergency Services ..........................................................................................................26Police Services ..................................................................................................................26

Fire Department ................................................................................................................26Ambulance Service............................................................................................................26

Scw' exmx Child and Family Services…...………………………………………………..27Help Line for Children…………… ..................................................................................27

Crime Stoppers/ TIPS .....................................................................................................27The Economy .........................................................................................................................28

Overview ..............................................................................................................................28Syilx Development Corporation……………….. ...................................................................28

Upper Nicola Trucking……………………………………………………………………… 28Upper Nicola Resource Development…………………………………………………….......29

Upper Nicola Band Harvesting ...................................................................................30Upper Nicola Silviculture Services .................................................................................30

Upper Nicola Foresty Engineering Services ..........................................................................30Existing Businesses (Band owned and/or Family owned) ......................................................31

Infrastructure.........................................................................................................................32Water and Sewer ...................................................................................................................32

Electricity and Telephone......................................................................................................32Roads and Highways.............................................................................................................33

Garbage / Solid Waste Disposal…………………………………………………………. 33




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MISSION STATEMENT

‘The People of Upper Nicola Band, with unity and

respect of our traditional values are creating the

environment that promotes a highest quality of life

for all: through responsibility, accountability, social

health, education and economic development.’




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General Contact Information

Physical Address:

Mailing Address: PO Box 3700Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Phone: 250.350.3342

Fax: 250.350.3311

Website: www.uppernicolaband.com

When linking onto this site, you have access to all Band owned and operated programs

and entities.




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The Land

Location

Upper Nicola Band is located 45 km east of Merritt and 90 km south of Kamloops,British Columbia, Canada. The two main residential communities are located atQuilchena on Nicola Lake IR 1 and Douglas Lake IR 3. The reserves span a range of 50kilometers along Highway 5A and the Douglas Lake Road and occupy a landmass of

approximately 30 848 acres.

Merritt is the closest centre, which has all the services of a city. Recreation is abundant

around this area with many lakes available for camping, fishing, hiking etc.

Upper Nicola Band community is situated 45 km from the junction of the CoquihallaHighways 1 (Yellowhead Highway from Kamloops – Merritt – Hope) and 97C (Merritt –Westbank).

Travel Times to Douglas Lake, IR 3

From Km Driving TimeKamloops 90 1 hour

Kelowna 177 2 hours Vancouver 315 3 hoursSeattle 425 4.25 hours

Calgary 743 8 hours

Climate

Upper Nicola enjoys a semi-arid climate. Merritt which is only 35 kilometers away hoststhe same weather patterns that are warm, dry and sunny during the summer months

and winters are mild with little snowfall.

Climate Statistics

July Mean 26 CJanuary Mean -5

Rainfall (cm) 22Snowfall (cm) 88Hours of Sunshine 2030

Source: Environment Canada




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History

Upper Nicola Band is one of seven (Canadian) Bands that belong to the Syilx

(Okanagan) Nation. The Okanagan Nation’s administration office is located inWestbank, BC. There is also Okanagan Nation Tribe(s) in the United States of America

(USA)

History of the Upper Nicola Band is explained in the Fish Lake Accord, which is anunbroken 18th century pact between the Kamloops chief Kwolila and his half-brother,the Syilx chief Pelkamulox II, to provide a land base for Pelkamulox II’s people in theenvirons of Upper Nicola Valley, at that time held by the Secwepemc. The Fish Lake

Accord establishes the rights of Pelkamulox II and his descendants (known today asUpper Nicola Band) to occupy what is now the northwest portion of Syilx territory.

Source: The Fish Lake Accord, researched and summarized by Bernadette Manuel and Brenda LynnJorgesen, August 2002.

The Upper Nicola Band is also affiliated with the Nicola Tribal Association/Nicola TribalCouncil, which consists on 7 Nla’kpmx Nation Bands and one Syilx (Upper Nicola) NationBand.




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Band Governance

Chief John Chilahitsa was Upper Nicola’s last Hereditary Chief – since his time and up to

the mid 1980’s, Upper Nicola utilized the Department of Indian Affairs’ election systemto elect in leadership to the community.

In the mid 1980’s the Upper Nicola Band adopted a Custom Election Policy, in whichChief and Council are voted in by all membership 18 years and over. One Chief is

elected, as well as 1 Band Councillor for every 100 members at the same time. Term of office for elected representatives is two years.

The role of the Chief and Councillors is to ensure the needs of the community are met;this includes ensuring that the inherent rights are not lost in the bureaucracy of federal/provincial and local government(s).

Current Portfolio Holdings are:

Portfolio Chief/Councillor

Culture/Language/Elders Chief

Education Council Member

Health Council Member

Economic Development Council Member

Housing/Public Works Council Member

Natural Resources Council Member

Social Development Council Member

Governance Council MemberFinance/Personnel Council Member

The current Chief and Council’s term is from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2006.




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The People

Population

As compared to Merritt and B.C.

Year Upper NicolaBand

Merritt BritishColumbia

1999 802 7658 4,028,280

2000 802 7541 4,060,133

2001 810 7416 4,101,579

2002 822 7549 4,141,272

As of September 2003, UNB population is 831

Age Distribution

Age Category Number % of total population

Below (<) 19 years 239 29%

20-30 years 128 16%

31 – 50 years * 306 37%

50 + years 149 18%

TOTAL 822 100%* Indicates that the largest population in between 31-50 years

Family Affiliations

There are approximately 16 Main Family groupings within Upper Nicola Band




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Membership Residency – On/Off Reserve

Category Number % Of Total

On-Reserve 362 44%

Off Reserve ** 460 56%

TOTAL 822 100%* Statistics based on UNB Membership 2003 ** Indicates higher percentage of membership live off reserve

Households

Education

Level Number % of total bandmembership

Less than High School Graduation

Certificate

56 6.7%

High School Graduation Certificate

or Some Post Secondary School

219 26.3%

College Certificate or Diploma 144 17.3%University Certificate, Diploma orHigher

28 3.3%

TOTAL 447 53.7% of BandMembers

Should be realized 109 people are unknown – received funding for education,UNB not certain upon completion

Reserve Housing Units

Nicola Lake IR 1 59

Hamilton Creek IR 2 1

Douglas Lake IR 3 78

TOTAL 138




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Employment / Unemployment Rates

Area Employment Rate - % Unemployment Rate - %

Upper Nicola Band 59 17.3TNRD 58 11.3

BC 61 8.7

Canada 63.7 7.9* Source Statistics Canada – July 2003

Language

The most common language people utilize at Upper Nicola Band is English; however thetraditional language is Nsyilxn (Okanagan). Other aboriginal languages that are utilized

are: Nl’a’kpmx, Secewepmsm, Statlim




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Community Services

Social Development Department

The following programs are delivered from the Upper Nicola Band SocialDevelopment Department, situated in the Band Administration Office:

Brighter Futures (the Child Development Initiative)

Brighter Futures (Child Development Initiative) is designed to assist the Upper NicolaBand in developing community-based and managing mental health and child

development programs.

Funding and technical expertise is provided to the community for the Indian and InuitHealthy Babies Program and to develop community projects in the area of improvingparenting skills, childhood injury prevention, youth activities, community mental healthand solvent abuse. The initiative also provided for cultural retreats and "sharing circles"for health.

NNADAP

The National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program objective is to administer an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention program that enhances the health and well being of

Upper Nicola Band members. Work generally consists of prevention, assessment and

referrals, treatment, aftercare, community development, liaison, health promotion andadministration. Prevention activities include workshops, horse clinics, softball clinics,

trail rides, craft nights, gym nights, community events, talking circles, and youthcommittee meetings.

Medical Transportation

The objective of this program is to ensure the provision of, for eligible MSB clients andapproved escorts, to receive transportation benefits. Work generally consists of completing applications, authorization of applications, and administration of applications

Aboriginal Headstart

See Sncecma’taten Headstart Program




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Health Services

The Community Health Services Department has a mandate to deliver primary healthcare services that:

1. Promote, maintain or restore the health of all band members2. Teach and Counsel members in respect to Health Care3. Co-ordinate Health Care Services

The following services are provided at the Upper Nicola Band Health AdministrationOffice – 9410 N’kwala Road, Douglas Lake IR 3.

Programs Offered:

! Child Health Clinics! Youth Health Clinics

! Adult Health Clinics! Elder Health Clinics

Services:

Immunizations:

! Infant- primary series! Child/Youth – school series! Adult – Boosters, Flu,

Occupational Required

! Elder – Flu, Pneumovax! T.B. & BCG: Skin Testing

Health Screenings:

! Vision/Hearing

! Blood Pressure! Glucose/Cholesterol

! Infant Development

! Dental

Counselling:

! Healthy Lifestyles

! Family Planning! HIV/AIDS Pre and Post

Test

Workshops:

! Diabetes! Parenting! Smoking Cessation! Weight Control

! Osteoporosis! HIV/AIDS! Stress reduction




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Coordinating Health Services & Community Support

! Home Nursing

! Home Support! Hospital Pre-Discharge Planning

The following programs, services are provided by the Upper Nicola Band SocialDevelopment Department, located in the main Band Administration Office.

Building Healthy Communities addresses mental health needs, solvent abuse

and home nursing.

The mental health program includes support for mental health crisis intervention,training for community members in dealing with traumatic situations, and aftercareservices to support individuals and families.

The solvent abuse program supports the young with early intervention activities and

integrated residential treatment for abusers. In conjunction with the NNADAP Program,work focuses mainly in prevention through several community initiatives. Directinitiatives focus on educating youth on the extent and effects of solvents and how to

identify and prevent misuse of inhalants.

A home nursing component aims to coordinate on-reserve patient care in some

communities for both acutely ill patients and for those discharged from hospital but still

needing follow-up care.

Home Care

On reserve continuing care involves a variety of services, such as Home Nursing,homemakers' services, personal care and aids to daily living. Most of the resources forcontinuing care are offered through the Department of Indian Affairs and NorthernDevelopment (DIAND), and the Medical Services Branch's (MSB's) Home Nursing

initiative.

Prenatal Program

The Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program objective is to enhance the health and well

being of pregnant women, new mothers and babies living in the Upper Nicola Band.Work focuses on pre and post natal support and family education to parents withnewborn children. Support mainly includes assisting parents with needed baby

paraphernalia and preparation for labour and delivery. Education involved healthpromotion, nutrition counselling, dietary assessment, breastfeeding promotion, and




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safety. We also make available resource materials for individuals to use includingprenatal videos, books and other literature.

Home and Community Care

The program objective is to home and community care services that address essentialprogram elements including home nursing, respite care, and staff training.

Community Health Nursing Practice

Community Health Nurses who practice in a community based function in an expandedscope, which involves health assessment, interventions, family health, healthpromotion, illness and injury prevention and community development.

HIV/AIDS

The First Nations and Inuit Health Programs (FNIHP) Directorate provides HIV/AIDSeducation and prevention programming and related health care services to the UpperNicola Band.




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Physician

Upper Nicola Band members do not have access to Physician (Doctor) on reserve, andtherefore must travel to either Merritt, or Kamloops for medical needs.

Presently there are 3 Medical Clinics in Merritt:

The Medical ClinicPhysical Address: 2025 Granite AveMerritt, BC

Phone 250.378.2286

Nicola Valley Medical Centre

Physical Address: 2087 Granite AveMerritt, BCPhone: 250 378.5115

Optimum Health Clinic

Physical Address: 2035 ChartersMerritt, BCPhone: 250 378.6010

Often Upper Nicola Band community members have to access Physician Specialist, andwill have to travel to Kamloops, Kelowna or Vancouver.

Hospital Services

If Upper Nicola Band members require Hospital Services, they utilize either the Nicola

Valley General Hospital (minor cases) or the Royal Inland Hospital (more serious cases)

Nicola Valley Health Care Hospital

Physical Address: 3451 Voght StMerritt, BCPhone: 250.378.2242

Royal Inland Hospital

311 Columbia StKamloops, BCPhone: 250 374.5111




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Extended Care Facility

The nearest Extended Care Facility is situated in Merritt.

Coquihalla- Gillis House

Merritt, BCPhone: 250.378.3271

Other members utilize facilities in Westbank, or Kamloops.

Dentist

There are no Dentists on reserve and therefore Upper Nicola Band community members

access dental services either in Merritt, Kamloops or Kelowna.

Presently there are two Dentist offices in Merritt:

The Merritt Dental Clinic

Physical Address: 2199 Mamette AvePhone: 250.378.3620

Dr Josephson Office

Physical Address: 2199 Quilchena StMerritt, BC

Phone: 250.378.6677

Vision

An optometrist visits the Upper Nicola Band community up to 2 times per year, andcommunity members can access this service through the Upper Nicola Health Centre.

Otherwise, Upper Nicola Band members access services from Merritt or Kamloops

Services in Merritt are provided by:

Merritt Optometry Clinic

Physical Address: 2177 QuilchenaPhone: 250.378.2020




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Sux w t7tem Authority

People who take care of the land

Four departments (Aboriginal Interest Project, Forestry, Title and Rights and NaturalResources) are working together to represent the Upper Nicola Band in land and

resource issues, within the traditional territory of the Band.

Aboriginal Interest Project (AIP)

Collect and map traditional land and resource use information on Upper Nicola Band’s

traditional territory. AIP also incorporates inventory of on-reserve data into an overallinformation management system. Finally, they conduct archaeological surveys, studies

in Upper Nicola Band’s traditional territory.

Forestry

The Upper Nicola Forestry Department’s mandate is to promote and support aboriginal

involvement in sustainable forest management and related commercial opportunities.

Title and Rights

This department negotiates on Title and Rights on all issues at the Federal, Provincial,

Regional and local levels.

Presently the Upper Nicola Band is in negotiation with the Government of Canada and

Province of British Columbia for a Specific Land Claim, known as the Douglas LakeCommonage.

Natural Resources

The Band enters into protocol agreements with BC Ministry of Forests and ForestLicensees that operate within the Upper Nicola Band’s traditional territory. Theseprotocols focus on the management of forests. Within these protocols, The UpperNicola Band actively works with the Province and Forest Licensees to ensure that

technical and first nation cultural concerns are addressed prior to forest development.




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Education

N’Kwala School

N’Kwala School is an independent School that has been in operation since 1984. The

school is a four (4) classroom structure, housing grades one to eight (1-8). Along withregular curriculum (reading, writing, math), the Okanagan culture/language isintegrated into the daily routine. Intermediate/senior students have opportunity tolearn Home Economics teachings – sewing, cooking. All in all, a child that is registered

in N’kwala School has every reason to have a balanced education that is fulfilled withfirst nation culture and academic learning.

Bussing is offered to students, including a daily bus run from Merritt to the DouglasLake Reserve.

In 2000, a 4800 ft

2 (

60 x 80)

gymnasium was opened, which enhanced N’kwala Schoolprogram. This facility is also available for rent to community members as well as the

general public.

N’kwala School is governed by a community elected School Board which consists of five

(5) members from the community. These individuals are recognized members of thecommunity who share N’kwala School’s outlook on First Nation education for all.

N’kwala School also provides Adult Education programs from time-time.

General Contact Information

Physical Address: 9410 N’kwala Road, Douglas Lake IR 3.

Phone: 250.350.3370Fax: 250 350.3319

Website: www.uppernicolaband.com/n’kwala_school.htm




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Upper Nicola Band Education Department

The UNB Education Department is responsible for administration of the Band’s

Education program that includes:• Implementation of education policies and programs in the following areas:

• Student and parent Counseling and Advisement• Student Financial Aid

• Administration of Allowances, Subsidies• Post Secondary Programs

• Liaison with School District 58, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

• General communications with Band Members on education

Office located in Upper Nicola Band Office




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Children’s Programs

Sncecma’taten

* House for Children

Programs and Services provided by the Sncecma’taten include thefollowing:

! Kindergarten (full day program)! Preschool

! Daycare! Infant and Toddler Centre! Home Based Outreach Program

! Lending Library

Aboriginal Headstart is designed to contribute to school-readiness, healthpromotion, nutrition and cultural knowledge in children (0-6), with an emphasis

on strong parental involvement and community support. The Sncecma’tatenprogram opened it’s doors in 1999.

The program(s) include the following components: culture and language,education, health promotion, nutrition, social support and parental involvement.

Other Service Delivery Offices that Sncecma’taten works in cooperation with are:

•

Community Health• Nicola Valley Speech and Language

• Infant Development Program

• Supported Childcare

General Contact InformationPhysical Address 9390 Manuel Road, IR 3 Douglas LakePhone: 250.350.3498

Fax: 250 350.3497Email: [email protected]




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Elder Resources

Upper Nicola Elders Group meets twice a month, with meetings rotating betweenNicola Lake IR 1, and Douglas Lake IR 3. The Upper Nicola Elders Group meets

to support one another, as well as provide general guidance to the communitywhen requested. Also, they have begun to invite various agencies to come and

educate them on topics of interest.

Recreation Facilities

# N’kwala School Gymnasium, Location: 9410 N’kwala Road, Douglas Lake IR 3# Spaxomin Community Hall, Location: 9370 Manuel Road, Douglas Lake IR3# Soccer, Ball Field(s), Location: adjacent to Spaxomin Community Hall, Douglas Lake IR 3# Horse Round-up Corrals, Douglas Lake IR 3# Glimpse Lake Campsite, IR 3 Douglas Lake

# Salmon Lake Campsite, IR 7 Salmon Lake# Minnie Lake Fishing, Camping Site – Minnie Lake# Pennask Lake Campsite – Pennask Lake

Community Facilities

ChurchOur Lady of Lourdes, Roman Catholic Church is located at 6969 Douglas LakeRoad on IR 1 Nicola Lake (Quilchena) at the junction of Highway 5A and Douglas

Lake Road

SchoolN’kwala School is located on Douglas Lake IR 3, as noted on page 18 & 19.

Community HallThe Spaxomin Community Hall is located at 9370 Manuel Road, Douglas Lake

IR3.




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Community Groups

Athletics and Recreation Groups

• Quilchena Braves Hockey Club

• Upper Nicola Mustangs Hockey Club• Minor Hockey, Jr. Native Hockey Team(s)• Quilchena A’s Women’s Fastball Club

• XK Rodeo• Lindley Rodeo

• Francis Michel Volleyball Tournament• 100 Mile Moccasin Club

• Coyote Athletic Club

• Interior Aboriginal Sports Society• Minor Soccer/Softball/Basketball Team(s)

Traditional and Cultural Groups/Gatherings

• Upper Nicola Drum Singers

• Upper Nicola Hand Drum Singers

• All Men’s Support Group and Healing Circle• Annual Traditional Stick-games Tournament

• Annual Fish Lake Fish Camp• Annual Fathers Day Pennask Lake Fish Camp

• S’ylix Nation Unity Trek

• Tahaektun Ride, Camp




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Emergency Services

911

Since 2001, all emergency services can be contacted by simply dialing 911. The

entire Thompson Nicola Regional District in now all connected to this essential,

required service.

Police Services

The Royal Mounted Canadian Police (RCMP) has a mandate to ensure safety on

reserve, as they do off reserve in the local area. Main detachment is located inMerritt, BC. The RCMP Aboriginal Constables have a satellite office located onreserve, at 2028 Village Road- Douglas Lake, IR 3.

Contact Numbers:

Merritt DetachmentPhone: 250.378.4262

Fire Department

Upper Nicola Band Volunteer Fire Department has been in existence since 1991.

The Volunteer Fire Department services the Band’s reserves, as well assurrounding areas, when required. Some of the members are also FirstResponder’s, and assist when an emergency requires response. Finally, the UNB

Volunteer Fire Department acts as a Search and Rescue team, when required.

Physical Address: UNB Fire Hall 9350 Manuel Road, Douglas Lake IR3.

Phone: 250.350.3331

** This phone line will connect to a Dispatcher, if no one is at Fire Hall.

Ambulance Service

The closest BC Ambulance Service is located in Merritt, BC. To access service,

residents must dial 911.




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Scwexmx Child and Family Services

Child Protection Services for Upper Nicola Band members is provided by:Scw’exmx Child and Family Services

Physical Location:#25 Shulus Indian Reserve, Lower NicolaPhone: 250.378.2771

Help Line for ChildrenIf any child is in danger of his/her wellbeing a toll free number will accessservices to ensure child(ren) are properly cared for

Toll free number: 310 1234

Crime Stoppers /TIPSIf community members would like to anonymously advice the RCMP of a crimethat has been committed they can phone the following number to report.

Phone: 250.374.8477




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The Economy

Overview

The major employer on the reserve is the Band; however, there are many Bandmembers who earn their livelihood from ranching or ranching related activities.Other on-reserve members travel to other communities throughout the region tosecure employment. Presently the Band is in the process of initiating the Syilx

Development Corporation, as a first step for separating business enterprises fromgovernance.

The Upper Nicola Band communities are a part of the Subdivision B, region M of the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Within the TNRD, the Industries

that support the regional economy are as follows:

! Agriculture and other Resource Based Industries

! Wholesale and Retail Trade! Manufacturing and Construction! Other Services (including: food, beverage, accommodation and tourism)

Syilx Development Corporation

The Syilx Development Corporation is in it’s initial stages of incorporation, withits primary role of reforming as an institution to manage and operate BandBusinesses, at an arms length from the Band. An independent Board of

Directors is responsible to the Shareholders, the elected Chief and Council, torepresent the Band’s interests in the area of creating business.

Presently, some of the present Band businesses/entities that are under review todetermine where in fact they will be best managed and administered. Some of those entities are as follows:




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Upper Nicola Trucking

Established in 1976 to meet the maintenance requirements of the community.They now provide services, which include road construction and maintenance,backhoe services, timber harvesting, road de-activation and mechanical

silviculture.

Presently Upper Nicola Trucking owns and operates nine pieces of equipment:

1. 1997 John Deere 590D Excavator

2. 1997 Case 590 Super L Backhoe3. 1991 John Deere 770B Grader4. 1991 Dresser TD8 Crawler Dozer

5. 1985 Western Star Tandem Dump Truck w/seal-coating hitch6. 1980 Ford 8000 Single-Axle Dump Truck, w/plow attachments and

Tailgate sander

7. 1987 Ford 8000 Single Axle Dump Truck w/plow attachment andHopper sander

8. 1996 John Deere 653E Feller Buncher9. 1997 John Deere 648 Grapple Skidder

Upper Nicola Resource Development In 1996, Upper Nicola Resource Development (UNRD) was formed to manageUpper Nicola Band’s portion of a small wood non-renewable license. This 15-

year small wood license is held under the company Nicola Pacific Forest

Products, with joint venture partner Ardew Wood Products. Upper Nicola Band is49% shareholder of this small wood license in the Cascades Forest District

(formerly Merritt Forest District). The Band has member contractors whopresently harvest 75% of the 60 000m3, while the Band carries out 50% of all

other forestry work for the License from pre-harvest to post harvest. Thisopportunity has allowed the capacity of Band Members to actively work outsideNicola Pacific Forest Products, for other Forest Licensees in general contract

opportunities.




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Upper Nicola Band Harvesting

This venture has been operating for seven years and specializes in small woodharvesting, however, they are not limited to just small wood.

Equipment includes:• 1997 John Deer 653 G Feller Buncher (owned, operated by UN

Trucking)• 1997 John Deer 648 G Skidder (owned, operated by UN Trucking)• 2001 Komatsu Loader (owned, operated by B & B Manuel

Contracting)• 1999 Processor (owned and operated by B & B Manuel Contracting)

•

The company also employs three full time logging trucks with one hayrack hauler.Owners, operators: Jayvon Logging Truck, Stewart Logging Trucks

Upper Nicola Band Silviculture ServicesThis business has started its fourth year of successful operation are capable of the following contract services:

• Slashing

• Brushing• Juvenile Spacing

• Fertilizing

• Tree Planting

Work is carried out for various Forest Licensees in the following Forest Districts:Cascades, Okanagan-Shuswap and Kamloops.

UNB Engineering (information still to be added)




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Existing Businesses (Band owned and/or Family owned)

1) C & M Ventures– Old Mom’s General Store, Tobacco Products2) Lakeview Gas and Convenience Store

3) N’kwala Beach RV Park and Coffee Shop

4) Lindley Rodeo Bucking Horses5) Nicola Bay RV Park 6) Holmes Engraving 2217) Crockets Construction and Tool Rentals

8) B & B Manuel Contracting9) XK Rodeo10) Saddleman the Handyman

11) Over 600 horses and over 400 cows owned by various families12) Mainstream – Housing Project Management13) Denise Tom – Fashion Design

14) Firstcan Ventures15) Gloria Adams – Specialty Beading16) Traditional/Contemporary Arts & Crafts

17) Charleen Alexander – Jackets, T-shirts, Key Chains, Pens etc.




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Infrastructure

Water and Sewer

Nicola Lake IR 1 is served by a water system that supplies water to residentscurrently on reserve. Two wells source water, and the quality of water meets

the acceptable Canadian standards. Presently, the community has sufficientsupply of water, but as development occurs, a third well will have to beconstructed.

Nicola Lake IR 1 uses in ground wastewater disposal fields to source sewage insome areas of the reserve. As well, a centralized wastewater system has been

constructed for the newest subdivision, which can support some furtherdevelopment. It should be noted that a community wastewater system isplanned for in the future.

Douglas Lake IR 3 Water System is sourced from two wells. The water qualityfor the two wells at Douglas Lake IR 3, meet the acceptable Canadian standards.The community has sufficient supply of water for sometime with present wells,but it should be noted that a third reservoir maybe required within twenty years

Douglas Lake IR3 uses in - ground wastewater to source sewage. All residentson reserve have single wastewater disposal systems.

Source: 1998 Physical Development Plan

Electricity and Telephone

Electricity provided by BC Hydro. Telus provides telecommunications to the area.Terrasen- Natural Gas does not extend its services to the communities.



Roads and Highways

Nicola Lake IR 1, Hamilton Creek IR 2 are located along Highway 5A, while

Douglas Lake IR 3 and Chapperon Lake IR 5 and 6 are located along the DouglasLake Road, which is partially paved and partially a gravel road.

To access Spahomin Creek IR 4 and 8, you travel through Douglas Lake IR 3 andonto the Spahomin Main Road.

If one wishes, you can access Highway 97 South, via the Douglas Lake Road bydriving for approximately 75 km, where you come to the Westwold interchange.

Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal

Presently the Upper Nicola Band has an agreement to transfer garbage/solidwaste to the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Site in Lower Nicola, BC

Upper Nicola Band is working on having transfer sites established on Reserves 1and 3 in the near future.

For More Information, please visit our website.

http://www.uppernicolaband.com

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