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Somegamesincluded“NDN”

MusicalChairs(seepicture

below),3leggedraces,and

waterballoontossing.

Therewasdrummingand

singing,facepainting,crafting

cedarbracelets,andanIndian

IceCreamwhippingcontest.

PleaseseePages2and3for

morepicturesoftheevent.

Leq’a:melFirstNationcele-

bratedNationalAboriginalDay

andFather’sDayattheLFN

gymonSundayJune21,2009.

Thecelebrationstartedat2:00

pm,andfollowedwithcultural

activities,games,contests,a

dinner,aswellasatraditional

namingceremony.

Aboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First Nation

Inside this issue:

Aboriginal Day at LFN 3

Letter from the Chief 4

Update from the Housing

Department

5

Health and Environmental

Education

6

Councillor Debbie Kelly 7

Student Appreciation and

Grad Ceremony

8

Leq’a:mel Youth Summer

Program

9

Summer Kids Club

(Fraser House)

10

Youth Overnighter 11

Call for Volunteers, Food

Safe Level 1

12

Aboriginal Day at LFN 2

Sto:lo Children’s Festival 13

Sto:lo Health Clinics, New Community Health Worker

14

PNE Fundraiser 15

Annual Back 2 School BBQ 16

Scowlitz Beauty Day Spa 17

Mammogram Clinic 18

July Birthdays, Birth Announcement

19

July Calendar 20

Leq’a:mel First Nation Leq’a:mel First Nation Leq’a:mel First Nation Leq’a:mel First Nation July 2009

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Aboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First Nation

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Aboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First NationAboriginal Day at Leq’a:mel First Nation

Congratulations Graduates of 2009!

OnbehalfofLeq'a:melFirstNationCouncil,staffandfamiliesIwouldliketoextendaheartfelt

congratulationstoallofthisyear’sLeq'a:melGraduates.Mayyourdreamsbecomereality

andyourwishesforabrighterandbettertomorrowcometrue.Youareourfutureandanin-

spirationtothosewhofollowbehindyouonthispathofeducation.

Mae’xe

ChiefAliceThompson

Samuel Kelly Jr.Samuel Kelly Jr.Samuel Kelly Jr.Samuel Kelly Jr. Charli BlanchardCharli BlanchardCharli BlanchardCharli Blanchard Grade12Graduate Grade12Graduate

RiversideSecondary HatzicSecondary

Roxanne MeersRoxanne MeersRoxanne MeersRoxanne Meers Sean FitzgeraldSean FitzgeraldSean FitzgeraldSean Fitzgerald WeldingProgram Grade12Graduate

Transitions TerryFoxSecondary

Letter from the ChiefLetter from the ChiefLetter from the ChiefLetter from the Chief

Page 4

Chief

Alice Thompson

Leq’a:mel First Nation

Adam WalterAdam WalterAdam WalterAdam Walter Grade12Graduate

CarsonGrahamSecondary

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Housing DepartmentHousing DepartmentHousing DepartmentHousing Department

Helen McElroy

Property Ad-

ministrator

July2009

Nowthatsummerishere,itistimetoenjoythebeautifulsun.Living

onthewestcoastwebelievethereisanabundanceofwateravailable

foreverything.Unfortunatelythatisnotthereality.Accordingtothe

DistrictofMission,itisestimatedthateachpersonusesapproximate-

ly600litresperpersonperday.Thisamountisover100litresabove

theCanadianaverage.Waterconservationiseveryone’sresponsibil-

ity,sohereareafewtips:

• Makesuredrippingwatertapsarelookedafter.Fixingadrip-

pingtapcansaveupto300litresofwaterperweek.

• Usealow-=lowshowerhead.

• Handwaterplantsinyourgardenratherthanusingasprinkler.

• Waterintheearlymorningtoreduceevaporationortheburning

oftheplantsfromthesun.Theaveragegardenhosepoursout20

litresaminute.Notonlywillyoubeconservingwaterbutyou

willbegettingsomeexercise!

Aswatersuppliesdiminishduringthesummerwithmorepeople

washingcars,=illingswimmingpoolsorwateringlawns,itisupto

eachofustodowhatwecan.

Pleasemakesuretodumpanystandingwaterfromyourpropertyto

controlourmosquitopopulation.Generallymosquitoesaremoreac-

tiveinthedawnandduskhours.Changebirdbathsoranimalwater-

ingstationsaswellasplanttraysatleastonceaweek.Keeplawns

mowed.

Wishingyouallahappyandhealthysummer.

HelenMcElroy

ResidentialPropertyAdministrator.

Wild berry season is here; ripen �me depends on the loca�on. Berries are most o�en in moist areas near

lakes and rivers. Remember to leave some for the wildlife and keep an eye out for bears as they love juicy

berries as well.

The following is a list of wild berries and �mes that they normally grow in:

Salmonberry – Begins around May to late July.

Elderberry – June to July (elderberries cannot be eaten raw, as they may cause nausea)

Huckleberry; Wild Blueberry – begins June for red huckleberry, and late July or early August through to Sep-

tember for blueberry.

Thimbleberry – Beginning of July

Blackcap Raspberry – Mid to late July through to September

Brenda Williams, Health and Environmental Education SubmissionBrenda Williams, Health and Environmental Education SubmissionBrenda Williams, Health and Environmental Education SubmissionBrenda Williams, Health and Environmental Education Submission

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BC Raspberry Cake

1/3 Cup Margarine

1 Cup Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 Cups Flour

3 tsp. Baking Powder

¼ tsp. Salt

1 Cup Milk

2 Cups Raspberries

Cream margarine and sugar, add well beat-

en egg and vanilla, add dry ingredients with

milk, beat just enough to keep ba5er

smooth. Pour into a greased floured pan.

Sprinkle raspberries on top. Bake at 375 de-

grees for 30-40 minutes. Frost with vanilla

BC Raspberry Salad Dressing

¼ cup BC Raspberries

Your Choice of Le5uce

¼ Cup Vinegar

¼ Cup Yogurt

½ Cup Croutons

1 Garlic Clove

1 tsp. Lemon Juice

1 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp. Thyme

Crush garlic and raspberries. Add rest of in-

gredients. Clean & tear your desired choice

of le5uce. Add croutons and dressing & mix

well. Top with fresh raspberries, if desired.

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Submission from Councillor Debbie KellySubmission from Councillor Debbie KellySubmission from Councillor Debbie KellySubmission from Councillor Debbie Kelly

July2009

StudentAppreciationDinner

IaminthelearningstageoforganizingtheStudentAppreciationDinnerthisyear.Sincethisismy=irst

opportunitytoorganizesuchanevent,Ide=initelyappreciatethehelpthatIamgettingfromthepast

EducationPortfolioholder,ChiefAlice.Ialsoappreciateothermembersthatalwaysseemtobeavailable

andwhoarealwayswillingtorolluptheirsleeves.ThedatesetforthiseventisAugust19,2009at6pm.

Therewillbeanagendaforthisevent,sentwiththenewsletterforthosewishingtomarktheircalen-

dars.

Wewillbeblanketingourrecentgradsaswellasrecognizingeachstudentforanyspecialawardsthey

mayhavereceivedthroughouttheschoolyear.Parents,pleasemakesurethatyouhavereturnedthe

StudentIdenti=ierformtotheof=icesothateachchildwillberecognizedinourcommunity.Wedon’t

wanttoleaveanyoneout.Summerstudentswillbeassistingwithprovidingthecerti=icatesandsomeof

ourCulturalCommitteewillbeonhandtohelpuswiththeblanketingceremony.Weareintheprelimi-

naryplanningstagessopleaseexpectacallfromeithermyselforoneofoursummerstudentworkers.

(Thisisforthosewhodonothavetheirchild’sinformationin.)Congratulationstothesecondaryand

post-secondarystudentswhowillbeworkingforLeq’a:melthisyear.

HealthSurvey

NicoleMcLellanisnowthehealthsurvey=ieldworkerforourcommunity.AlthoughIwillbeassisting

herwhenandwhereIcan,shewillbecompletingthesurveybytheendofJuly2009.Wehavealistof

alternateswhenamemberchoosesnottotakepart.Somepeoplejustdon’twishtotakepart,thisis

completelyunderstandable.Abigthankyouisextendedtothosememberswhohavedoneinterviews

forthesurveysofar.

Imaynotbetheonewhoactuallyinterviewsanindividual,butIwillstillbecontactingpeopleandmak-

ingappointmentsforNicole.Thereisathankyougiftattheendoftheinterviewforthosewhotakepart.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsregardingthestudentappreciationdinnerorthehealthsurvey,

pleasefeelfreetocontactmeat604-217-1757orNicoleat778-344-8411.

Othernews

Therearejobopportunitiescomingtousquiteoften.Ifyouarecurrentlylookingforworkortraining,

forinstance,Fire=ighter’sTraining,InvasiveSpeciesTrainingetc.PleasecomeinandcheckoutourJob

Postings.

Ijustwanttotakethisopportunitytoremindourmembersaboutthe‘PlaceNamesTour’thattakes

placeatdifferentintervals,throughSto:loNation.SonnyMcHalsiedoesagreatjobofteachingaboutour

Sto:lolands.It’sagreatwaytolearn,agreatwaytospendthedayandthere’salwaysalunchafterward.

Askaboutit,readaboutitattheof=ice,andtakethetour.

Ihopeeveryoneishavingagreatsummersofarand=indinglotsoffunandhealthythingstodo.Besure

tousesunscreenonyourselfandlittleonesandwatchforthosemosquitobites.

DebbieKelly

Councillor

Leq’a:mel First Nation

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and

WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday August 19, 2009August 19, 2009August 19, 2009August 19, 2009

6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm LFN GymLFN GymLFN GymLFN Gym

Dinner to start, ceremony to follow. We would like to honour students’ ac-complishments, so please let us know

your child’s particular talent!

Congratulations Grads of ‘09!Congratulations Grads of ‘09!Congratulations Grads of ‘09!Congratulations Grads of ‘09!

Starts July 24th – Sept 4th, 2009

There will be various indoor/outdoor activities at the band office such as: soccer, volleyball, basketball, water fights, arts and

crafts, etc.

This program is to encourage the children to be active, keep busy, and have fun throughout the summer.

We want the parent to be aware that their children are able to come down to the office on scheduled days and sometimes on

field trips.

We will be providing an event calendar closer to the end of the month.

Youth ProgramYouth ProgramYouth ProgramYouth Program

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If you would like more information about the summer youth pro-

gram, or have any questions or concerns, please contact the

band office at (604) 826-7976.

(Ask for Sammy)

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Summer Kids ClubSummer Kids ClubSummer Kids ClubSummer Kids Club

Fraser House promotes education and

community awareness of addiction is-

sues, with a focus on prevention and

early intervention in a non judgmental

home atmosphere.

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Youth Group SleepoverYouth Group SleepoverYouth Group SleepoverYouth Group Sleepover

Youth Overnighter At LFN

Friday July 17, 2009 Doors open with dinner at 4:30 pm

Until After breakfast the following morning

• Games

• Cultural Activities

• Movies

• Dinner & Breakfast provided

• And more!

Ages 8-17

(With some exceptions if parents accompany children)

For more information, please contact: Jason Thompson Tasheena Styran

(604) 615-8779 (604) 768-8829

Or see facebook group “leq’a:mel youth group”

Find us on Facebook! Search:

“Leq’a:mel Youth Group”

And join to receive online updates.

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NoticeNoticeNoticeNotice

Call for Volunteers Leq’a:mel First Nation is currently looking for volunteers to assist with the planning and preparation for our: • Annual Student Appreciation Day • Ancestral Walk to honour our Ancestors • And for our Drug Rally events We are compiling a list of volunteers for each event. The sign up sheet

asks for your name, contact number, and if possible, your email address.

Anyone interested in participating/volunteering in any event are asked to please contact reception at (604) 826-7976, or to email reception@lakahahmen.com

We will be having a Food Safe Level 1 workshop coming up later this month for Leq’a:mel First Nation.

Mark Turner from Health Canada will be in the office on:

There is a maximum of 20 participants, with the minimum age to take the course being 16 years. We will be con-

tacting members who have been selected for this course shortly, and will keep updated with future course dates

should you not be in the course during this round.

For more information, please contact Leq’a:mel First Nation reception at (604)826-7976.

Thursday July 23, 2009

Leq’a:mel Band Office

43101 Leq’a:mel Way

Deroche, BC V0M 1G0

Food Safe Level 1Food Safe Level 1Food Safe Level 1Food Safe Level 1

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Sto:lo Nation Health Services Doctors Sto:lo Nation Health Services Doctors Sto:lo Nation Health Services Doctors Sto:lo Nation Health Services Doctors

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To book an

appointment with one

of the doctors/nurse

practitioner, please

contact Sto:lo Nation

Health front desk at:

(604) 824-3200

or toll-free at

1-877-411-3200

WednesdaysWednesdaysWednesdaysWednesdays - Pediatrician

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dr. Ebash & Dr. Harries specialize in children's health from ages 0-18 years of age. This is a

drop-in clinic generally on a first come first serve basis, but does accept appointments.

ThursdaysThursdaysThursdaysThursdays - family doctor

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dr. Fox is a family physician available for people who do not have a family doctor, or are una-

ble to see their family doctor. His clinic is by appointment only.

FridaysFridaysFridaysFridays - Nurse Practitioner

9:00 am –12:00 pm (times may vary)

Anjie Gibson is a nurse practitioner with a Masters Degree of Science in Nursing, specializing in

men and women’s health. Nurse Practitioners can diagnose, prescribe medication, order tests,

and manage illnesses and pregnancies. She is accepting new patients, and is available by ap-

pointment only.

**Anjie will be away from June 26– August 14, 2009.

All three clinics are located at:

Building #7 - Floor 1,

7201 Vedder Road

Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5

MyNameisAngiPetersandIamyournewCommunityHealthWorker,takingoverforBarb

Blanchard.ItismypleasuretobeworkinginLeq’a:melandIlookforwardtomeetingandgettingto

knoweveryoneinthecommunity.Icanassistyouwithlostorstolencarecards,questionsregarding

non-insuredhealthbene=its,reimbursementorappeal,referralsforheathservicesandavarietyofoth-

erissues.Ifyouarenotsurejustcomebyforavisit.IwillbeintheLeq’a:melof=iceonTuesdaysand

Thursdays.Ifyouneedassistancebeyondthesedayspleasecallmydirectline604-824-3235orourtoll

freenumber1-877-411-3200ext3235.

Pleasenotethatifyouareturningorhaveturned19yearsofage,youmustcompleteanewcarecard

enrolmentformoryoumayberequiredtopayforhealthservicesincluding,butnotlimitedto,prescrip-

tionmedicationsanddoctorsvisits.Pleaseseemetocompletethisformatyourearliestconvenience.

Yourbirthcerti=icateisrequiredtocompletethisform.

IwouldalsoliketointroduceMichellePatchettasyourCommunityHealthNurse.Michelleisavailable

forallyournursingneeds.Ifyouhaveanymedicalquestionsorconcernspleasecallherat604-824-

3216or1-877-411-3200ext3216.MichelleisexcitedtobeworkingwithinLeq’a:melandlooksfor-

wardtomeetingeveryone.

Community Health WorkerCommunity Health WorkerCommunity Health WorkerCommunity Health Worker

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PNE FundraiserPNE FundraiserPNE FundraiserPNE Fundraiser

ATTENTION: Leq’a:mel Fundraiser

You can now save on tickets to select PNE Events and at the same time help fundraise for the following groups: Elders, Youth and Cultural

PLAYLAND IS NOW OPEN FROM 10AM EVERYDAY!

SAVE UP TO $11.45 ON PLAYLAND PASSES!

A One-Day PlayPass includes admission and unlimited access to over 35 excit-ing rides and attractions including Kids Place at Playland.

Excitement and wonder await you on Playland’s rides!

PURCHASE DISCOUNTED TICKETS NOW!

To purchase tickets online visit:

www.pne.ca/groupsales

Enter the following promotional code:

ihupak59

Please note that the Online Ticket Program accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express

Perfect gift for that someone you just can’t think of what to buy!

Any questions, please call Barb Leggat at Leq’a:mel First Nation office

604 826-7976

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Annual Back to School barbequeAnnual Back to School barbequeAnnual Back to School barbequeAnnual Back to School barbeque

BACK TO

SCHOOL BBQ Family & Friends

All First Nations welcome

When: Sept 19, 2009

Where: Tzeachten Hall

Time: 1pm-4pm

For: First Nation

Contact Martha Fredette 604-

845-2710 or Helena Paul 604-

824-2476

Brought to you by the Sto:lo

Tribal Council,

Sto:lo Youth Council

and Sto:lo Nation Health

To Register for talent

contest call Helena

Paul

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Scowlitz Beauty Day SpaScowlitz Beauty Day SpaScowlitz Beauty Day SpaScowlitz Beauty Day Spa

Leq’a:mel First Nation

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Mammogram ClinicMammogram ClinicMammogram ClinicMammogram Clinic

Leq’a:mel First Nation

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July BirthdaysJuly BirthdaysJuly BirthdaysJuly Birthdays

Dee Anna Bob

Chloe Bouchard

Krystal Coombes

Jeannette Diablo

Sheldon Hayward

Kelly Jefferson

Mariah Jefferson

Ruby Johnson

Lawrence Kelly

Robert A Kelly

Robert J Kelly

Erica LaClair

James Lancaster

Anna Louis

Dorothy Louis

Joseph Louis

Kenneth Louis-Lancaster

Amelia Martin

Carmen Martin

Ryley McDonald

Sara McDonald

Tiffany Moore

Kaden Paul

John Pielle

Adam Riopel

Dana Seaman

Gloria Sorrell

Erik Still

Terry Ann Stowell

Rusty Thompson

Sasha Thompson

Penny Walter

Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!

Leq’a:mel First Nation

Josh, Rania and Caeden are pleased to announce their

newest addition to the family, Kai Anthony Kelly born

June 13, 2009.

July 2009July 2009July 2009July 2009 SunSunSunSun MonMonMonMon TueTueTueTue WedWedWedWed ThuThuThuThu FriFriFriFri SatSatSatSat

1

Canada Day

Office Closed

2

3

4 Deroche Totems

Narcotics Anonymous

mtg from 7-8pm LFN

Boardroom

First Step to Fitness

(Gym) 9 - 9:50 am

5 6

Craft Night (Brdrm)

5:30-7:30 pm

7

8

First Step to Fit-

ness 6:30-7:20 pm

(Gym)

9

Council Meeting

6 pm

10

11 Deroche Totems

Narcotics Anonymous

mtg from 7-8pm LFN

Boardroom

First Step to Fitness

(Gym) 9 - 9:50 am

12

13

Craft Night (Brdrm)

5:30-7:30 pm

14

Membership Mtg:

Dinner 6 pm,

Mtg 7 pm

15

First Step to Fit-

ness 6:30-7:20 pm

(Gym)

16 17

Youth Overnighter

(Gym) 4:30 pm

until after break-

fast next day

18 Deroche Totems

Narcotics Anonymous

mtg from 7-8pm LFN

Boardroom

First Step to Fitness

(Gym) 9 - 9:50 am

19

20

Craft Night (Brdrm)

5:30-7:30 pm

Council Mtg 6 pm

21

22

First Step to Fit-

ness 6:30-7:20 pm

(Gym)

23 24 25 Deroche Totems

Narcotics Anonymous

mtg from 7-8pm LFN

Boardroom

First Step to Fitness

(Gym) 9 - 9:50 am

26

27

Craft Night (Brdrm)

5:30-7:30 pm

28

29

First Step to Fit-

ness 6:30-7:20 pm

(Gym)

30 31

Leq’a:mel First Nation Page 20

Summer Kids Club dates: please refer to page 8. Please check www.lakahahmen.com for an online calendar, which is updated daily with new community events. Youth program events will be updated online soon!