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By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

The early morning of Friday April 24, Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake. The epicentre of the quake was approximately 167 km south of the Village of Queen Charlotte.

Some residents of Haida Gwaii reported objects shaking and windows rattling, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.

As the islands of Haida Gwaii all have unique geological qualities, the effects of an earthquake can vary from island to island. Every community reported feeling the quake in different ways. Queen Charlotte Village which has a rock base didn’t feel the quake as much as the residents of the northern parts of Graham island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based area and feels almost every quake that happens.

Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported feeling the earthquake. “I was sitting in my bed when I heard the house creak.” After the initial creak she felt her bed start rocking and noticed her ornaments rocking. “The ornaments rocked for a while after the quake stopped,” Ms. Wilson told the Observer. “My son and brother who were also in the house didn’t feel the earthquake at all.”

Barry Pages of Masset, director of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District said he felt the quake but because it was fairly short he wasn’t too concerned. However, he added, “This is a reminder to every one to be prepared.”

Earthquakes are nothing new to Haida Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks after a study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero for the next major seismic event on the west coast.

This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as the big one scientists predict, as it was smaller than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in 2012.

The same weekend that Haida Gwaii got hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude event.

Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are considered a strong on the Richter scale.

Submitted photo Committee members of the Pulling Together Haida Gwaii Event demonstrate their teamwork abilities at the carving shed in the

Kay Centre. The group will be holding a fund raiser May 2. See full story on Page 3

Earthquake rattles beds but fails to startle nerves

Search and rescue suspended after Day 3By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

The search for Kumdis Ilsand resi-dent, Brent Hendren, was suspended last weekend following one of Haida Gwaii’s largest search and rescue operations in more than 25 years.

“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him. There’s no chance we would have missed him. The community should know we did everything we possibly could to find him,” said Chris Ashurst, SAR manager with Archipelago Ground Search and Rescue and deputy unit leader with

Massett Marine Rescue.Mr. Hendren, 27, was last seen

rowing out to his Kumdis Island cabin rental with supplies Sunday

morning, April 18. He missed dinner plans with friends later that night. The following Tuesday Masset RCMP received a missing persons report, which led to the discovery Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and overturned south of Watun River near Pure Lake Provincial Park.

“It is strongly believed that Brent drowned when his rowboat capsized west of Kumdis Island,” Mr. Ashurst said. “This is based on information from witnesses, the location of the cap-sized vessel, and the distribution of his personal effects along the shoreline.

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“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him.”

- Chris Ashurst

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Peter Lantin re-elected CHN president

Peter Lantin has been re-elected as president of the Council of the Haida Nation.

Mr. Lantin narrowly defeated candidate Allan Davidson by 38 votes of 864 counted. That narrow margin, in addi-tion to close numbers for Old Massett repre-sentatives, prompted an appeal of the results, delaying election results by several days.

H o w e v e r , a f t e r a recount the chief elec-toral officer, Jennifer R u s s , d e c l a r e d t h e results final.

“The Appeals Board ruled that there were no grounds for an appeal u n d e r s e c t i o n 1 5 . 5 of the CHN Election R e g u l a r t i o n s , ” s h e wrote. “The Board has dismissed the appeal and the decision of the Board

is final….”The final count for

president was 348 for Mr. Lantin and 313 for Mr. Davidson.

This is Mr. Lantin’s second term as pres-ident. He rose to the council’s top spot in 2012, then winning by acclamation after rival candidate Robert Mills withdrew from the race.

CHN Vice President Trevor Russ also held on to his position for another term, beating h i s s o l e c h a l l e n g e r Christopher Campbell 640 votes to 181.

R e g i o n a l e l e c t e d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s a r e Tyler Bel l i s , Rober t Bennett, Leslie Brown and S tephen Grosse for Old Massett; Jason Alsop, William Shawn Cowpar, Percy Crosby a n d W i l l i a m R u s s for Skidegate; Pansy Co l l i son and Roge r Smith for Prince Rupert; David Smith and Ernest Swanson for Vancouver.

“The board has dismissed the appeal and the decision is

final.”

- Jennifer Russ

Appeal of results prompted by close race declared invalid

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T h e Q u e e n C h a r l o t t e Secondary School Senior gir ls volleyball team has placed 14 out of the 16 teams that participated in the ‘A’ Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincial Tournament. The team of 12 girls travelled all the way to Castlegar to participate in Provincials.

“They held their own. The best thing was the positivity and sportsmanship, which I think is very important,” Coach Lee-Al Nelson said.

The team battled weather, nerves and even flight sched-ules to get to the tournament.

Ke lowna’s Immacula ta Mustangs won the tourna-ment title.

Mr. Nelson says he’s proud of QCSS for contending against one of BC’s strongest teams, adding the Mustangs too are from a small school of about 300.

“It goes to show you that the smaller schools are just as strong as the bigger high schools.”

Even though the QCSS girls didn’t beat the best, the fact that they had made it to the provincial level, for the first time in over 20 years, shows how serious this team is.

“This definitely won’t be the last time,” Mr. Nelson said about getting the team

back to provincials. The team had only played 13 games before they made it to provin-cials. The girls played seven matches in three days, after a long trip met with fatigue and nerves.

“I really think they could

have won a few more matches,” Mr. Nelson explained. “It’s a lot more than what we are used to.

“Our flight was canceled out of Castlegar, so we had to bus it to Kelowna. We got to see a lot of country,” Mr.

Nelson said. The trip cost the team over

$18,000 with the school pro-viding $10,000 for the trip leaving the team to raise the remaining balance. A wreath fundraiser brought in a little more than $500. With private

donations from businesses and individuals Mr. Nelson doesn’t think it will take long to cover the costs of the trip.

“They did the islands’ well,” said Mr. Nelson..

Submitted photo The QCSS senior girl’s volleyball team landed a 14th place amoung 16 teams at the B.C. Provincials in Castlegar.

QCSS senior girls competes with BC’s best

By Stacey MaprleHaida Gwaii Observer

Raven and the Salmonberry Rapture has become a hot-ticket Christmas gift this year. The book itself has only been for sale less than a month and has already sold over 70 copies.

Every sale of the $30 book sees $12.50 donated back to the Haida language programs on Haida Gwaii. The rest of the money goes back to cover the cost of printing, design and layout and shipping, which came out of pocket for the author John Wood.

Mr. Wood has already sent the Council of the Haida Nation two cheques totalling $925.

There are 10 different busi-ness now selling the book based on traditional Haida stories. Five of the outlets are on-island. Each business sell-ing the books have agreed to sell them without any profit to their business.

Mr. Wood expects to be able to donate a total of $3750

towards the Haida Language programs when all the copies of the books sell.

Raven and the Salmonberry Rapture has been published by First Choice Publishing out of Victoria. With a small run of only 300 copies, 150 are for sale on Haida Gwaii. The book has 27 traditional Haida stories, told by 15 different Haida elders. His close friend John Wesley of Skidegate had assisted on some of the artwork and contributed the forward.

Stacey Marple photo John Wesley and John Wood pose with the The Raven and the Salmonberry rapture

Raven and the Salmonberry Rapture flying off shelves$925 has been given to Haida

language programs from the sales of the

book.

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OPINIONS

Editorial

20Years Ago

Tides and weather

The powerful tides of Masset Inlet could pro-duce more than enough electricity for the islands and make the town of Port Clements a world leader in technology, a tidal power company d i r ec to r s ays . Martin Burger of Nova Energy Ltd. told Port council that the five knot cur ren t which flows through the inlet is the equiva-lent of a 240 km/h wind.

This editorial first appeared in the New York Sun in 1897, written by Francis Pharcellus.

DEAR EDITOR: I am eight years old.“Some of my little friends say there is no Santa

Claus.“Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’“Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?“VIRGINIA O’HANLON.“115 West 95th Street.”VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They

have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the

whole of truth and knowledge.Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists

as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are

those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Clause

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5Years Ago

The Grea t e r M a s s e t t D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation was out of ideas for a new recreation centre and pool, and was going to concentrate on demolishing the former Canadian Forces Masset buildings. At the AGM in Old Massett , those attending heard that the new rec. centre project, with swimming pool, is dead in the water, and that the GMDC board thinks another island group should champion it.

Dec. 16, 2010

10Years Ago

The Tow Hill kids got together and decided to send something special to some-one less fortu-nate. A donation can went around the community. In only a week’s time, 100 dollars was donated by the kids as well as the families in the community. The World Vision Catalogue was circulated. For exactly $100, two roosters and four hens could be pur-chased and sent to a person or family anywhere in the world.

Dec. 22, 2005

30Years Ago

T h e Q u e e n Charlot te City w a t e r s y s t e m may never have a treatment system installed. Chair Ray Hanson said t h e R e g i o n a l District had just received a letter, which “waffles on the ministry’s insistence that there should be some fo rm of treatment.” The letter said that for the last few months , water samples taken in Charlotte have been pretty good,.

Dec. 19, 1985


Erin Thomson Telkwa

“Sure, but it’s weird without snow.”

Hooterville solution contradicts province’s intent

Dear Editor,I write this letter because [Hooterville

resident] Alexander MacDonald is my friend, and he belongs in his home. He has peacefully lived for 20 years on the outskirts of Queen Charlotte, in a home that provides for his well-being without being harmful to others.

We, myself included, need to know that the spirit of the laws is being followed, and that the proper administration of the laws and policies is the right thing to do.

I understand that a set of criteria were developed for the Hooterville residents in the application for a residential occupation license. One criteria is that they demonstrate dire poverty, which I find curious. Why not demonstrate that they are not wealthy? Or, by default, a certain amount of wealth affords other choices that do not involve applica-tions, trespass notices, petitions, meetings, and newspaper articles and letters. While this criteria seems to want to help those least fortu-nate, it contradicts the intent by impractically setting poverty as a goal (to obtain a license) and end result (due to eviction), which helps no-one. Something more reasonable would be in order. Support those who live lightly but have much to lose if evicted, and prevent their impoverishment and burden on others.

It is never too late to do the right thing. I hope a group of thoughtful, committed people finds this a common concern between differ-ent jurisdictions, and finds ways to develop a more reasonable and creative solution. May we all feel that we belong in a supportive community, and may we all do our part to

provide a space in the common world for the human condition to flourish.

Sincerely,Elisabeth Kwan

Vancouver

Telepharmacies will be compliant

Dear Editor,[Regarding Masset pharmacy avoids closure,

Dec. 11] After considerable deliberation, the College has extended the transition period for telepharmacy operators to become compliant with telepharmacy requirements to December 31, 2016. The transition period temporarily allows non-regulated pharmacy assistants to staff telepharmacy sites under the strict supervision of a pharmacist. Requirements for pharmacy technician staffing in telepharmacy sites are not new. These requirements were made in 2010 in anticipation of pharmacy technicians becoming regulated health professionals in the following year. The exemption period to comply with the requirements under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act Bylaws and Professional Practice Policy-55 aligned with the College’s five-year transition period to help facilitate phar-macy assistants in becoming regulated pharmacy technicians.

It is expected that with the extended transition period, telepharmacy operators will continue to pursue avenues to become compliant with tele-pharmacy requirements. Over the next year, the College will engage the Ministry of Health to help support initiatives to facilitate the recruitment of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to rural and remote communities.

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“Being around family always gives

me the spirit and that’s why Im here.

So yes.”

Maranda Queen Charlotte

“Yes I love all the community events they have put on here this month.”

Erin WilsonSkidegate

“I think so. Some snow on Christmas day might help a

little”

Q Do you feel that Haida Gwaii has the Christmas Spirit?

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Letters to the Editor

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Taking on new challenges as fund continues to growBy errol winter executive director

Reprinted from the May 29 edition

The Gwaii Trust is a special feature of Haida Gwaii’s cultural and environmental landscape, offering islanders of all ages opportunities to work together, improve our infrastructure

and generally make our community a better place. Over the past 20 years, the Trust has distributed more than $60 million to a wide

variety of projects, including education grants to help is-landers pursue post-secondary schooling, and travel grants to help islanders participate in athletic, cultural, or artistic events off-island. This grant money comes from income earned by our trust fund, cur-rently exceeding $82 million.

Gwaii Trust directors – who represent every community on Haida Gwaii - gathered in Queen Charlotte last month for our AGM, reporting on the fund’s financial results for 2014 and an-swering questions from the public. The results were strong: the fund earned about $5.4 million from its investments, for an annu-al rate of return of 10.8 per cent. Most of that revenue, $3.6 mil-lion, was spent on local projects through our various grant pro-grams. The balance went to investment management expenses ($508,000), administrative expenses ($696,000) and inflation pro-tection ($839,000). The inflation protection amount is reinvested in our fund so that its core value is maintained over time.

About 20 members of the public attended the meeting, and Chair Brad Setso facilitated an open discussion that touched on several important aspects of the Gwaii Trust. One of the questions was whether it is possible for the Trust to invest in local businesses on Haida Gwaii, or whether all investments must be held off-is-land. Mr. Setso explained that the board has made a decision that would allow a portion of the fund to be invested locally. In order for this to happen, a local business would have to submit a propos-al and business plan for review by the Trust’s financial managers.

Other questions focused on the Trust’s new Community Allo-cations Program, which will distribute $1 million to each of the seven islands communities over the next four years, starting with $250,000 for each community in 2015. Guidelines for this new program will be released soon, but the general intention is to give communities the flexibility to plan ahead and determine their own priorities.Directors received a thank you from the Haida Gwaii Arts Council for the Arts Program, which has funded many dif-ferent artistic endeavours. An Arts Committee made up of local artists provides advice and recommendations to the board for this particular program. We noted that the committee has been so successful in promoting the program that Arts funding has been increased this year to $75,000, from $50,000 in previous years.

Another member of the public congratulated the board on the Trust’s accomplishments over the past 20 years, and urged direc-tors to think about new ways to use the fund to help transform the islands economy. How to foster economic development here on Haida Gwaii has been on the board’s agenda for a while. Many ideas came out of our island-wide economic development forum, held last November. In future columns, we’ll talk about our plan to move forward with some of these ideas. We’ll share them with you here every second Friday.

The Gwaii Trust update is a collaborative promotional venture by the Gwaii Trust Society and the Haida Gwaii Observer.


We have a 53 ft. trailer in Nanaimo coming up through Vancouver all the

way to Prince Rupert bound for Haida Gwaii about mid-January.

We also have storage in Nanaimo if you need storage services.

Please let us know if you have any freight you need transported.

Please call Joanne Ikert250-559-4141 at 1205 Oceanview Dr.

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30 seats - 88 passenger • 94,101 kmVehicle was previously operated by the Nanaimo Ladysmith School District; has been used as an emergency evacuation vehicle for past two years in Masset. Bus runs very well, but notable body rust means it did not pass inspection. It also has a damaged emergency exit door. Vehicle is mechanically sound, drives nicely.

For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Ian Keir, Principal, Tahayghen Elementary 250-626-5572.

Offers to purchase may be submitted by envelope, emailed or fax. Bids are expected at the School District Of� ce no later than Friday, January 15, 2016 at 4:00pm. Quotes submitted later than that date and time may not be considered. Bus sold as is, where is. Must be removed within two weeks of sale.

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Mail-order parts cause of long repair delay of islands’ sole traffic signal


After nearly three weeks of flashing red and amber, the traffic lights at Haida Gwaii’s one and only controlled intersection came back to regular life last week. The lights went into a safety cycle, flashing red at the ferry terminal

exit and yellow on the highway, after a heavy windstorm late November. This is a safety mode that all traffic signals are programmed to do when an issue arises, so that conflicting signals do not occur.

The Ministry of Transportation said they were aware of malfunctioning lights at the intersection from day one.

An inspection by a contractor found that there was damage to one of the poles that disallowed the signal pro-gramming to be reset. The equipment for this work needed to come from the mainland, and then required parts to be ordered, all of which caused the delay.

The lights were fixed in the early hours of Dec. 14.

Submitted photo Revelers take part in the annual barbeque and tree-lighting ceremony at Delmas Co-Op in Masset.

TV show seeks culture-based stories told by Haida children


Apartment 11 Productions is looking for First Nations children between the ages of eight and 12 to share their sto-ries on a new children’s show. The program has not yet been green lit, but producers have high hopes it will take off in the new year.

The stories sought will relate to anything children find important about their culture they would like the rest of the country to know about.

Interested families are asked to submit their stories in the form of a quick video. If a video can not be made a

letter or email can be sent to producers.

The production company will then review submissions and contact the finalists. The children who are chosen to be on the show will then have a production crew come and film them telling their story. “They would tell us their story and then we would make the video,” says Ramelle Mair, a researcher for Apartment 11 Productions.

The idea of this show is to “put the microphone in the children’s hands,” she added.

The deadline for submis-sions is Jan. 31.

Parents interested in this opportunity are welcome to email Ms. Mair with any

questions. “I am happy to talk to

parents,” she said. Ms. Mair told the Observer that all submissions or questions can be directed to her email. [email protected]

Apartment 11 produc-tions produce various child-themed shows for several broadcasters in Canada. It is not known at this time which broadcaster will be airing this new program.

“The idea of this show is to put the microphone in the children’s

hands.”

- Ramelle Mair


Stacey Marple Youth Centre Coordinator Tonya Robitaille and Royce Yaroshuk wrap up a storm for the Youth Centre fundraiser at the Northern Savings Credit Union in Queen Charlotte, Saturday Dec. 19.

The past year has been a busy one for the Queen Charlotte Seniors Club, as members partic-ipated in everything from movie nights to the BC Seniors Games. Here are some of the highlights:

Wednesday Af ternoon Movies, often geezer movies, are in their third year on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from October to April. This year saw the event go to the end of May. This program is co-sponsored with Skidegate United Church where the films are held. We are happy to share our growing video collection with other Island Seniors Groups. Just show up in 2016 at 2 p.m.. They are fun! Watch for posters.

Weekly Meetings We con-tinue to meet weekly, snow or sun, on Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m.. Enjoy a game of cards and goodies or bring a new idea.

Seniors All Is land Tlel l Picnic in July was well attended by all communities. There was great weather, great food and great fun!

Seniors’ Week: QCC held a Movie.

Island Senior Games 2015 were held in Masset. Attendance was down a bit, but Charlotte

showed up and won lots of medals! We look forward to 2016 in Old Massett!

Parties: Charlotte Seniors Club members are celebrators not only with birthday lunches, but we tried a dinner this year as well. That may be a continuing event! Only $5 to join us.

Christmas Luncheon was very successful this year. Over 100 meals were served, this inc luded our f r iends f rom Sandspit and Skidegate, and Kelly and her crew, Reine and Sharon and the g rea t QCSS servers. Door Prize and Loonie Auction supporters: we thank you. Our entertainment was a collection of old event photos which showed things that Seniors do on Island. The money raised from the Loonie auction has been distributed among Jesse’s Emergency Fund, Christmas Hampers, QCCC Club and Senior Games 2017!

BC Senior Games, name change 55+Games: we had four members attend in North Vancouver, playing pickle-ball, whist, and cribbage. They brought home medals too! Next year the games occur later in September in Coquitlam.

Seniors Computers contin-ues on with drop-in help on Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. and we send special thanks to VIRL’s Lora lee and LHG’s Beng. Everybody learns something and now we can learn from each other on many devices includ-ing Windows 7,8,10 and iPads and iPhones etc.

Room Improvements: We met with the Village and the MIEDS grant writer, and have submitted a proposal for room improvements. Our room is finally well used amoung art-ists, musicians, students, as well as library support.

Aging in Queen Charlotte has expanded to include Port Clements where we have dis-cussed items such as Across-Island communication and we have chosen to collect stories of Aging On Island as a way of demonstrating gaps in ser-vices as well as supporting the wonderful things. If interested in being part of this committee call 559-4691.

Website: not much activity there, but if you have a QCC area story please let us know otherwise check it out www.qcseniors.wordpress.com

An active year for QC Seniors

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As I sit down to type my column this week, I check in to see if I can feel the love flow through me as words fill the page - check! As I make a mental nod to my respon-sibility I shall henceforth begin! (just hang on a sec while I set the timer and put another sheet of cookies in the oven).

So Christmas is in the air. I feel it stirring inside of me today as I begin to think of the ingredients I’ll be using. I look upon the pantry shelves at food put aside for the long winter months when no food grows, as I prepare the menus of what we will eat at our festivities and feasts in the upcom-ing weeks. To be able to share with our loved ones, our neighbours and friends, is what I will spend the few dollars I have to make it merry, and hopefully in our lovely green part of the world the sun will shine...and be warm & bright!

For many years we spent those

hard earned dollars on the latest gadgets and electronics, excitedly unwrapping presents piled under a decorated and lovingly-lit tree, waiting to see our loved ones eyes light up with joy at this coveted thing. But instead this year, I will be looking into my loved ones eyes and telling them how very much I love them and just how very grateful I am that we can all be here together right now. Every year the ‘Christmas anxiety’ starts to take a hold of my brain around this time with an agenda a mile long and a shopping list to go with it! This is the year that I will listen to my heart and not be enticed into buying much of anything at all! I will take time to enjoy the nice days outdoors when I can, letting go of the assumptions that I’ve put on myself of “having to do it all or Christmas just won’t feel right.”

Make some new traditions with the determination to stay true to yourself and then get ready to make it through January without the stress of how you’re going to pay the bills! Use it up, recycle it, clean it up and re-purpose it, then re-gift it!

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Do not sabotage your good intentions by getting sucked into the Christmas void once again. Practice the art of what the true meaning of Christmas really is; Peace and an overwhelming gratitude for everything and everyone we have in our lives, this for me will be the true gift of Christmas. And what shall I eat this week?..... Why cheese and crackers of course, and some smoked salmon that Art and Taro caught this year, and those really yummy bread and butter pickles made with cucumbers from the greenhouse, bacon we smoked from the pork we raised this year, and for dessert.... my Mother’s Trifle.

Christmas Trifle This recipe has a few steps

none of which are difficult at all. You can make it even easier

by buying already made cake or biscuits to line the bowl, but making a Jelly Roll is simple and fun to do.

6 eggs yolks¾ c. sugar1 tsp. vanilla3 egg whites¼ tsp. cream of tartar½ c. cake flour½ tsp. salt3 Tbsp. icing sugar 1 c. salal jelly (or raspberry

jam)1/2 c. sherry Beat the yolks with 1/2c. of

the sugar until it looks like rib-bons when you lift the beaters. Add vanilla. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and ¼ c. of the sugar until stiff but not dry. Mix the cake flour with the salt. Gently mix in a bit of the flour mixture then a fold in some of the egg whites, alternating until you use it all up. Spread on a

parchment lined jelly roll pan (basically a cookie sheet with at least a ½ inch lip to keep the batter contained) and bake in a 375 degree oven for 12-15 min-utes. You want the cake firm to the touch but not cracking on the top. Let cool for a couple of minutes while you dust a clean tea towel with the icing sugar and invert the cake and pan onto the towel. Remove the pan, and peel the parchment paper carefully from the bottom of the cake. Roll the cake up using the towel for support, starting on the long edge, let cool. When cool, unroll the cake, spread evenly with the Jelly (or Jam) and re-roll.

Line a deep but not too wide bowl (I have one that I use just for this recipe), with slices of the jelly roll. Soak the cake layer with the sherry, then set aside while you prepare the custard, fruit, jello, and whipped cream.

Custard2c. milkSeeds scraped from one

vanilla podPinch of salt1/3c. sugar6 egg yolks3 T. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. butterHeat the milk and vanilla pod

seeds until not quite simmering, you want to scald the milk so that it’ll have a glossy sheen to it. Careful not to scorch the bottom! Add a pinch of salt to the eggs, sugar and corn-starch which you have already whisked together in a separate bowl. Pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, whisking it in then return to the pan. Continue cooking and stirring while lis-tening to Christmas music, until mixture has thickened. Place the butter in the bowl that had the eggs in it and place a strainer on

top of it, then pour the cooked mixture through the strainer, stir the butter in until thoroughly melted and mixed, cover with plastic wrap then set this aside to cool.

1 pkg. Strawberry jello2c. canned peaches2c. frozen raspberries and

blueberriesMake the jello with ½ hot

water, stir to dissolve then mix ½ cold water. Place in the refrigerator to set and chill. Drain the peaches and mix with the frozen berries, saving a few berries for decorating the top of the trifle. Layer the fruit, jello, and custard, your choice as to how it will look the most effec-tive, then top with the whipped cream. Sprinkle with reserved berries, silver dragees and sliv-ered almonds for a delightfully festive, Christmas pudding.

From my kitchen to yours, have a very Merry Christmas!

With presents out of the way, it’s time for the trifleContinued from Page 12


When our family arrived on the islands in the early 70’s, Cape Ball a was sort of suburb of

Tlell with some seven families, living on the banks of the Ball River on what was once a ranch in pioneer times, and some along the beach which was actually the road at low tide. The latter were squatters who were later to be evicted and their cabins burned when Naikoon Park was formed. Over the years, most Cape Ball residents left but others moved in until they too eventu-ally moved on. We ourselves moved into Smokey’s cabin in Tlell and as we had a telephone, found ourselves often hosting our Cape Ball visitors who needed to use it when they came out to check the mail or head to town. This earned us our first Christmas invitation to Cape Ball.

We had a couple of horses which we kept in the “Dunes” stable and pasture next door (later to become park head-quarters) so we decided to ride them to the Boxing Day party which was to be an overnight affair. The next morning we all enjoyed the sauna followed by a plunge in the river and I gashed my foot either on a piece of the ice we had to break to get into the river or something sharp on the bottom. Either cause gave me a profusely bleeding wound that needed stitches. The Cape Ball vehicles

would not start on that cold morning so we were back on the horses with my throbbing foot seeping blood through the bandage and marking our way home to our own vehicle for the trip to the hospital.

A few years later we had left Tlell and moved to Port. The horses were gone as was their accommodation and Bill, Wendy and little Nathan had decided to spend the winter in Fran Fowler’s cabin in Cape Ball. They used a tractor to make their trips out and just after Christmas invited us to spend New Years Eve with them at Cape Ball. We packed up our party supplies and headed up in the wagon behind the tractor, a much faster trip than the horses had been. All the Cape Ball women were dressed in “hippie formal” and the men in their finest with party hats and noise-makers. We welcomed in 1977 while the kids tried to stay awake and enjoy the excitement. New Years Day found just the four of us sitting around the table making a plan that would change our lives. On January 2, we came out to make an offer on the Turner place, which had just been logged. We sold our respective properties, pooled our money and went in together to buy what are now Tlell Bay Farm and Riverworks.

During the 80s though, Tlell Bay Farm was Naikoon Guest Ranch and home to a herd of Haflinger horses. Ken and his dad Dogfish were farming the old ranch at Cape Ball while Jeannie was living in a trailer in a corner of my property so Tian could go to school. Ken would take them up to Cape Ball in his old beach truck for weekends.

Christmas holidays started late one year and the truck needed a part. Ken walked out to order it and Jeannie would bring it up before Christmas. It was usually easier to get a ride up the beach but not that year and two days before Christmas I volunteered to take them up with the horses. We saddled up our three most reliable to ride and one of the others to pack all the stuff that was needed for Christmas, including the part. Not having a proper pack-saddle or any skill with a diamond hitch, we hung everything on young Naikoon’s saddle or in our own saddlebags and planned on a slow trip to Cape Ball. We got to the park headquarter with no trouble but then Tian’s dog ran onto the highway just as a car rounded the corner there. She was hit. Luckily the driver stopped and took her and Jeannie back to the Veterinary Clinic. Tian and I waited, each holding two horses, until Jeannie returned with the good news that the dog was fine and the bad news that her Christmas would be spent in the animal hospital.

A slow horseback trip to Cape Ball takes about five hours. By the time we crossed the river, the tide was coming up and we were worried about getting caught in the early December darkness. Fortunately CBC was still broadcasting message time on their noon show and Jeannie was able to get a warning to Ken and Dogfish that we were coming but would be late and that I please wanted a fire in Fran’s cabin. It was dusk when we crossed the river but the men were there to help unload and take care of the horses, which went into the corral beside

Fran’s cabin.After a delicious hot meal, I turned

down the offer to stay in the farmhouse, and I walked the frosty trail over to the cabin under a full moon and starry skies. A warm cabin and the mellow glow of a kerosene lamp reminded me of my childhood Christmases and I fell asleep to the sound of grazing horses outside the window. That same window filled with rising sunlight the next morning as Ken and Jeannie arrived with a thermos of hot coffee and help. The horses all had to carry their saddles back and I hoped none of them would roll. They must have been feeling their morning oats as the trip home was made in only half the time as usual, and with the low tide we were able to cross at the mouth (not rec-ommended) to shorten the distance. All four horses cantered or galloped along the sandy beach and only walked where it was rocky. It was the most exciting ride of my life and we made it into the barn with plenty of Christmas Eve left to decorate the tree with candles and enjoy the traditional supper.

The horses are gone, Fran’s cabin at Cape Ball has changed hands and sub-sequently burned down one winter. The farmhouse and the little cabin across the river have collapsed and I haven’t ridden the beach or even been to Cape Ball for more than twenty years to see the changes that time has wrought. No-one actually lives there now except a few of the cows that went wild several years ago. There are still cabins more recently built that are visited from time to time. But memories keep the ghosts alive especially those of Christmas past.

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What is it about Gingerbread makes everything so comfortable and homey? Maybe it is the aroma that rouses our senses. I opted to do some internet research and was pleasantly surprised to find all kinds of infor-mation to share.

Since the time of the Crusades, in the 11th Century, European travellers began to bring back ginger, and the idea of making spiced breads. Historians note that ginger has been seasoning food and drinks since antiquity in the countries of the Middle East, that had the root.

Ginger was found to be tasty and had preserving characteristics so the food travelled well. It is doc-umented that Nuns from Nuremberg began making gingerbread to ease indigestion in the 1400s, when the traditional sweetener was honey, (also a healing and preserving food).

At one time, Gingerbread was worn as a talisman in battle for protection… That would be tough gingerbread!

Gingerbread men date back to the 16th century. The first documented instance of specifically shaped gingerbread biscuits is from the court of Queen Elizabeth the 1st of England. By this time the Spice Islands had been overrun by the English and so

molasses, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and carda-mom were also used in the dough. Elizabeth had figurines made in the likeness of her import-ant guests; and the term, Gingerbread Men was born.

Then the notion to make gingersnap cookies as Christmas Tree decorations took hold in colonial North America. German communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland made thin hard gingersnaps to dip in beverages during the winter months.

Decorated Gingerbread houses started in Germany thanks to Grimm’s Fairy Tale, of “Hansel and Gretel”. The two abandoned children in the Black Forest, find an edible house of bread with sugary decorations. Being hungry, this tempts them to nibble… and so it goes.

As with most temptations, the ramifica-tions were not good, but gingerbread houses were made by German bakers ever since, and they are called Lebkuchen and became pop-ular during Christmas because they last, and so the tradition came to America and still goes.

In our world of ‘Super-Size’ everything, a tradition has begun to create the biggest Gingerbread City, or perhaps a Gingerbread Port Clements.

That sound like so much fun! This could be a January project, nothing really ties

gingerbread to Christmas.

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I sat in the back of the Sk’aadgaa Naay gymnasium awaiting the sugary voices rejoicing Christmas songs at the Winter Concert. This activity was something that I have not had to do since my children were in elementary school. The stage production included a painted field of snow-covered pine trees and a log cabin in the distance. The Christmas concert began when the lights went out and Liam Pollard addressed the audience members in Haida. The spot-light was on the next generation for an eve-ning as a reminder of whom Christmas is for.

As the kindergarten class took the stage proud claps and cheers filled the room. Rob’s nephew, Tegan, nervously closed his eyes as he sang and gestured with his classmates. He practiced beforehand and he whispered to his mom: “If I close my eyes, I won’t be so nervous.” I cheered for Ms. Karrow’s class as they sang and danced their way through Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Tegan’s coping skills and reason-ing were spot on. As he eased into the final verse of Jingle Bells, he opened his eyes for a moment. He smiled through his nerves.

I cheered for Ms. Watkins’ class, as Lebron is in this class. The Christmas sweat-ers in bright red and green added to the spirit of season. The class gleefully sang about how the penguin walked and even showed us how the penguin glided across the ice. I

noticed at how his eyes tried to scan past the lights into the crowd for his family. I snapped some photos without him noticing me so as not to distract him. His big smile at his classmate filled my heart. He’s so sweet.

As I sat there clapping and silently singing, a few audible syllables escaped my mouth like the catchy “an eagle in a pine tree” from the Twelve Days of Christmas Haida Gwaii. The memories of my own children at this age overwhelmed me. When I heard the drums sound for the Huron Carol I was transported to my own Grade 6 Christmas concert with Ms. Vallancourt. I cringed as the refrain rung out. My partner laughed at my visceral reaction to a childhood memory. Tom Jackson would have been proud of the Haida Gwaii rendition by Mrs. Peerless’ class. I smiled as I whispered to my partner “I’ve been hit by the Christmas spirit.”

After the heartwarming Christmas con-cert, we were left carrying a little Jingle Bell Rock in our spirits. Remember to take care of those with tender hearts and wipe those tears away when they fall. Love and respect are always free. Merry Christmas, Skidegate and Haida Gwaii!

A precious evening at the Sk’aadgaa Naay Christmas concert

Jingles fromSkidegate

by Rhonda McIsaac

“As I sat there clapping and silently singing...the memories of my

own children at this age overwhelmed me.”

Merry Christmas to all! This is often the day that kids look forward to (besides their birthday or Hanukkah) all year round. Happy Kwanza to all! We made it through the longest night of the year, and there are only six days left until the new year of 2016. I always like even-numbered years more than odd-numbered years. Don’t ask me why. Well, you could ask me why, but I wouldn’t know the answer. Odd events are something that I like, so I don’t know where the odd number phobia comes from. I was born in an odd year, so perhaps it is that.

Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is soon to release the final report, which is an historical account of what happened to an estimated 150,000 Indigenous children forcibly removed from their homes and placed in Canada’s residential schools. This is based on testimony heard in more than 300 com-munities over six years, from more than 6,000 Indigenous women and men, who were at resi-dential schools.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has committed to implementing all the recommendations. Perhaps out of all that pain will finally come some justice.

The Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/solstice hol-idays are sometimes a difficult time for people. I know that I have written about this before, but it is known as a challenging time for many of us. In the past, a few people have thanked me for writing about this, so here I go again.

If you think that your neighbours or acquain-tances might be “down” at this time of year, don’t be shy about checking in with them, dropping off some treats, or inviting them for an event. Sometimes people may be so affected by this season, that they may not even answer a knock on the door.

We have had many deaths this past month, so an extra smile may do wonders. I often walk around with my dog Ewok (I know, another dog story), but sometimes people are so grateful for a “hello”, that they just beam.

I have had many reticent folks even say to my dog, “I love you!” So remember to spread some extra cheer during this holiday season. You may never know just how much that may mean to someone who is down in the dumps at this time of the year.

The new year of 2016 will be very interesting for Canada politically. I have had so many conver-sations on-island with people who are optimistic

about the federal government making a difference in the world.

What has come out of the Paris climate summit also means that we as individuals also need to do our part to make our corner of the planet more ecologically aware. We can see our “foot print” clearer on these islands, as usually what we do is evident very clearly or soon.

I am thinking about deer carcasses on the beach, plastic litter, and what we see on the streets and paths we walk on. Life is more “in our face” on Haida Gwaii, because we can’t get away from ourselves, or anyone else.

People do at times get “bushed”, and we have to go away, even if it is just to Prince Rupert, to do nothing but go to the movies and do some shopping in a store whose staff do not know who we are.

I hope that you get well-rested, and if you are working, such as I shall be doing, thank you for working when many others have holidays. May your new year be a positive one. Perhaps each of us could do an act of random kindness for some-one, especially if it anonymous, because some-times that is the best gift we can give or receive. Happy New Year! The Year of the Monkey starts on February 8th, 2016.

See you next year. Please get your news to me by 2 p.m. on Thursdays, by sending it to [email protected]

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A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

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“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

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A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

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Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

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A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

14,000-year-old fishing weir discovered

on Haida GwaiiUniversity of Victoria research-

ers may have found one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii, after their autonomous underwater vehi-cle (AUV) photographed what appears to be a fishing weir deep underwater in Gwaii Haanas.

“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

“It is a very emotional

experience.”

- Dr. Quentin Mackie

Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

Port switch to biomass

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VILLAGE OF MASSET2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Masset that nominations for the offices of:

MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED

for a four (4) year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from Sept 2, 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local govern-ment if they meet the following criteria:• Canadian citizen;• 18 years of age or older;• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination

papers are filed;• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election

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RESIDENT ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registra-

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tion; and• not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified

by law.• NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immediately

before the day of registration; and• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and• not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified

by law; and• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may,

with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.•

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Following recent changes in legisla-tion, mayors and councillors in British Columbia will now be elected for four year terms starting this fall, rather than three as in the past. The 2014 BC municipal elections are slated for November 15 (Saturday).

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The Christmas Bird Counts have begun. We checked the tide tables, checked the

weather and it looked good for the Rose Spit Count. We didn’t actually go all the way to the spit but stopped half-way down Tow Hill Beach and sea-watched from there. It was great! The tide was falling, birds were flashing by in the offing and Sanderlings and gulls were feeding right in front of us. It was fine, although actually getting to the spit is quite wonderful. It has changed dramatically over the years; the weather station washed away some time ago and the spit itself has swung around a few times and is barely recognizable. But Tow Hill Beach is as grand as ever; we had indeed found a weather window and, apart from one brief shower, it was calm and dry.

In the beginning a Varied Thrush hopped through the trees along the

Tow Hill Road trail, it stayed slightly ahead of us and then a few Pacific Wrens popped up. It was a good day for wrens. We counted eleven; including one Winter Wren. They used to be all called Winter Wrens but they have now been separated into two species which makes for some confusion.

Forest birds were really thin on the ground, we only had thirteen Golden-crowned Kinglets and just one member of the woodpecker family, Northern Flicker. A flock of Red Crossbills flew noisily over-head and out in the river ten little Bufflehead ducks dove and swam. Four Common Goldeneye braved the chop further out and even further out, two Common Mergansers flew by, all clean and white in the bright sun. The offshore birds really stole the day. The light was perfect and thousands of Common Murres flew in long lines towards the east.

They went by for hours, we had to take turns at the spotting scope to make sure our eyes did not deceive. Flocks rose and fell in the distance, sometimes disappearing in the swells but always reappearing.

Nearer to shore small groups of Ancient Murrelets flew together and even two Cassin’s Auklets flashed by in the bright light. Nineteen tiny Marbled Murrelets dove and fed near Yakan Point and one Harlequin Duck put in an appearance.

But it was the day of the Black-legged Kittiwake, the largest count ever for these birds. They jigged along offshore, keeping company with over a thousand Glaucous-winged , two Herr ing and ten Thayer ’s Gulls. Kittiwakes are buoyant little black-and white gulls with thin yellow bills, black legs and black wing-tips. Out there also were over two thousand Pacific Loons, the highest count for Haida Gwaii CBC’s ever. We had all four species of loon, Common, Red-throated and Yellow-billed.

The latter is a rare bird and it’s always a treat to see one. And it was a good day for the Rose Spit count. We had sunlight, dry walking trails and the cheerful company of chickadees.

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Kathleen Elizabeth Dalzell, “Betty,” to those that knew her, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2015 after a short illness. Her parents, Trevor and Meta Williams were early pioneers to Graham Centre, only leaving the islands so Trevor could participate in World War 1. Betty was born April 9, 1919 in London, England, returning to Port Clements when when she was 6 months old. With her older brother, John, and younger sister, Nancy, many stories were told of life in this small community, swimming at the mud flats, hiking out to the Centre Meridian trail and rowing boats with the tide from Port to Masset to take in the weekend dances.

In 1938 Betty went to Prince Rupert to continue her education and there she met her husband, Albert. They would marry in 1942 and raise three children, Glenn, David and Joan in Prince Rupert. Upon retirement in 1981 she and Albert would move permanently back to Port Clements.

While her children were young she wrote numerous short stories and puzzles that would be published in many different publications. In the early 1960s with the encouragement of her father, she started to record the stories of the early European settlers to these islands. After seven long years of research on a shoestring budget, she published two books: “The Queen Charlotte Islands, Volume 1 1774-1966” and “The Queen Charlotte Islands, Volume 2, Places and Names.” A third book “The Beloved Islands” would follow, detailing her father’s journey to these islands and his life here.

Through her research she was able to obtain many early day photo-graphs which would lead to the “Dalzell/Phillip” collection of photo-graphs that is shared between the three museums on-island.

While working on her books, she became aware of the many artifacts leaving the islands because there were no museums here. She spearhead-ed conversations that lead to the creation of the Skidegate Museum. This would be followed by the creation of the Port Clements Museum, where she remained historical coordinator up until her passing.

In 1998, Betty and Albert were awarded the “Order of British Colum-bia” in recognition for their extraordinary efforts they made to record and preserve the history here. In 2003 Betty was awarded the “Freedom of the Village of Port Clements” and in 2008 the “Walter Smith Visionary Award” by the Prince Rupert Tourism Board, for her efforts with both museums that attract so many visitors to these beautiful islands.

Betty was predeceased by her husband Albert in May 2000 and her eldest son Glenn in May 2003.

She leaves to mourn her passing: son David, daughter Joan (Larry) Hein. Grandchildren: Jennifer (Troy) Gould, Brett (Penny) Hein, Randy (Tricia) Dalzell, Kimberly (Ed) Williamson, Jamie Boyle and Nicole (Charles) Tree. Great Grandchildren: Rayna, Gavin, Chantel-la, Ty, Brittney, Isla, Emma, Olin and Loki. As well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and numerous dear friends on Haida Gwaii and beyond.

Kathleen Elizabeth DalzellApril 9, 1919 ~ Dec 3, 2015

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The Village of Telkwa is inviting qualified general contractors to submit proposals for renovations to the municipal office at 1415 Hankin Avenue.

Tender documents will be available to general contractors at 8:30 am on January 4th, 2016 at the Village of Telkwa office or on our website at www.telkwa.ca.

A mandatory site tour will be held on January 14, 2016 at 8:30 am at the Village of Telkwa municipal office, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC.

Sealed tenders, clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the words “Village of Telkwa – Accessibility Project” will be received at the Village of Telkwa municipal office up until 2:00 pm on January 28th, 2016.

Tenders will be opened in public at 2:00 pm on January 28th, 2016 in Council Chambers at the Village of Telkwa municipal office.

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ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

Employment Employment Employment

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READ ON . . . WRITE ON!Read On … Write On promotes literacy. People who are improving their English reading and writing skills will find this section useful. Parents can use this section to help their children learn to read. Watch out for puzzles, recommended reading, simplified news stories, writing tips and upcoming literacy events.

Literacy Haida Gwaii is funded by Northwest Community College and the BC Adult Literacy Cost-Shared Program

Literacy Haida Gwaii - Promoting Lifelong Learning on the Islands

SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT LITERACY

HAIDA GWAII COMMUNITY FUTURES Our top priority is to get us working for you!

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Taan’s Moons tells the story of various cycles of the moon. This is one of several versions of the Haida knowledge on the moon cycle. The poem is written by Alison Gearand illustrated by Kiki van der Heiden.

Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.

This art project took 3 months to complete, from beginning concept and sketches drawn by students, to involving them in felting elements like berries, roots, seaweed and branches for the illustrations.

Come celebrate the book launch & the opening of the art exhibition with us!

November 23rd (Sunday) – 2pmAll About U Gallery, Skidegate

Be the first to view the book before it hits major book stores in Canada this December.Taan’s Moons available at the launch for $20 (pay no taxes)


Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13 large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.








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Masset1663 Main St. 250•626•5231



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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

Employment Employment Employment

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted







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Masset1663 Main St. 250•626•5231



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald








Call us at 250-626-5594 or 1-888-328-5594


Call 250-559-8398

Call 250-559-8398
















www.northsave.com

Masset1663 Main St. 250•626•5231



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald








Call us at 250-626-5594 or 1-888-328-5594


Call 250-559-8398

Call 250-559-8398










What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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The Haida Gwaii Observer is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. Email to: [email protected]

This section is reserved solely for non-profit, non-governmental or non-political groups and organizations. All events advertised in the

Coming Events section must be free of charge and open to the public.

Santa is extremely busy at this time of the year. Hence, he needs all the help he can get. Men from across Metro Vancouver fill his shoes at the malls, at events and in parades. But before they can do that, they need to attend the North Pole Santa School. The “Hire a Santa” school in New Westminster, British Columbia, holds a one-day Santa school for interested participants every year.

“It’s for all the Santa Clauses whether they’re experienced or inexperienced”, says Rozmin Watson, the organizer of the school. A thoughtful question from a child like “What is Santa’s favourite kind of cookie?” can be a potential minefield for a mall Santa, says Michael McCain, a 19-year veteran Saint Nick to a

roomful of jolly, bearded men at the school. There is only one right answer, according to McCain: “Santa doesn’t have a favourite cookie.” So, what does Santa learn in school? Here’s his list that needs to be checked twice:

• Christmas History • Learn the ‘Santa walk’ • Practice ‘Ho Ho Hos’ • Learn to sit for a long periods of time • Personal Hygiene • How to put on make up • Beard and Hair Care • Brush boots and polish buckles • Talking with children of different ages • Learn sign language • Ethics • Santa’s Workshop • Santa Banter • Santa Claus Oath

The key to being a great Santa, according to McCain, is a love of children and patience.

SantaDavidMcCain

Coming Events

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Business Development • FinancingCommunity Economic Development

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Old Massett

Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27

Masset

Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27 Masset Roller girls Open SkateWednesdays 5-7:30 p.m.at the J. Lalonde Roller Rink$2 drop-in for gear, basic skills and skate maintenance.

Heartfulness Meditation , Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m., 626-5400

St. Paul’s Anglican ChurchChristmas Eve Candlelight Ser-vice Dec. 24 at 8 p.m.

Port Clements

Cederview community Church regular services, Sundays 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve service for Ce-darview Community Church is 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday servicesadult sunday school 10 a.m.service 11 a.m.

Christmas Bird CountDec. 29 2015

Alternate Fitness (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Thurs.

Sr. Yoga (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Tues.

Drop-in computer help in the library Tuesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

Pioneer clubs grade 5-7-weekly Wed. - 6:30-8 p.m.Pioneer delta clubs weekly Wed grades 1-4, 3-4:30 p.m.

Tlell

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. 7 - 9 p.m.; Thurs. 10:30 to noon. Call 250-557-9362

Skidegate

Strong Start at Sk’aadgaa Naay

Elementary SchoolWednesday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. contact 250-559-8889

AA meeting, Skidegate Firehall, 8 p.m., every Friday.

Queen Charlotte

Play Reading: Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Sunday Dec. 27 at the QC Legion. Doors open at 5:30 pm, reading starts at 6 pm. We will gather to read The Tempest out loud. Parts to be assigned randomly. Bring your own copy of the play and snacks to share af-ter the reading. More info Sabrina 559-8080 or Alex 557-4788.

Gwaii Singers Choir practice every Tuesday, new members welcome, info 250-559-8418

Pickle Ball Every Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Q.C.S gymna-sium

Bethel assembly regular service Sundays 10:30 a.m. Dec. 24- Christmas Eve service 4-5pm

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs-days

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.. Call 559-8252

Ukulele Jam, Wednesday’s, 5-7p.m., Community Hall, Se-niors’ Room, all levels.

Pioneer delta kids club- weekly- Tuesdays-3:30-5p.m. at Legion hall

Sandspit

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Monday and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 637-5463

AA. Meetings Mon. and Thur. 7.pm.

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