Secwepemc News April-May Edition

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By Tina Matthew-Collen, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC) has been working with the local SNTC bands, elders and youth to provide opportunities for meeting and sharing Secwepemc language, culture and traditions. On October 27, 2012 SNTC hosted an Elder-Youth Forum at TRU that 63 local elder and youth attended. There were presentations on Computers, Legal, Fitness, Nutrition (Diabetes Prevention), Native Housing, Metis Culture & History, and Secwepemc Boundaries. There were also a number of cultural activities such as pine needle baskets, Secwepemc pictographs, bulrush mats, medicine pouches, lahal songs and singing. Urban Aboriginal elders had the opportunity to meet other local elders and youth in Kamloops. “For the urban Aboriginal elders this was a fantastic event-it was the first time we have seen them smile like that in years!” (Urban Secwepemc Elder from Canim Lake living in Kamloops) Recently SNTC organized an opportunity for southern Secwepemc bands to attend the Elder’s Gathering in Esk’et at Alkali Lake on March 27-28, 2013. SNTC provided funds to the Esk’et Elders Society to help plan and organize this event. Over 100 elders, youth and community members attended this amazing event in Esk’et. There were 36 people in our group which also included Kúkwpi7 Shane Gottfriedson, Kúkwpi7 Nelson Leon and Councillors Ronnie Jules, Henry Anthony, and Randy Sam. Two Secwepemc Youth Council representatives were in attendance, Reanna Leonard and Josh Gottfriedson. SNTC brought elders from Skeetchestn, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Adams Lake Indian Band, and urban Secwepemc elders living in Kamloops. Skeetchestn Indian Band very kindly donated the use of their 18 seat bus, and Rick Deneault generously agreed to drive the bus to keep our group safe, and on time. A separate van driven by Bonaparte Councillor Kim Michelle brought a number of elders from Bonaparte as well. On Tuesday March 26 our group met at the Tk’emlups Petro-Can gas station at noon and left for Williams Lake where we stayed in a hotel, because there are no hotels or accommodation in Esk’et

L-R Charlotte Manuel, Sadie Phelps, Nancy Mitchell, Evelyn Camille, Rick Deneault, Elaine Manuel, Laurine Vilac, Barry Vilac and Mike Arnouse.(Photo courtesy of Reanna Leonard)

Opportunity for Southern Secwepemc bands to attend the Elder’s Gathering in Esk’et

On Wednesday March 27, the first day of the Elders Gathering started with a rousing honour and welcome song from the Esketemc community followed by presentations by Tina Matthew-Collen Researcher, SNTC Aboriginal Rights and Title Department on the Kamloops Elder-Youth Forum at TRU October 2012 , Kelly Connor Researcher, SNTC Aboriginal Rights and Title presented on the “Doctrine of Discovery” and showed a video, Nancy Sandy, a Williams Lake band member lawyer and private consultant spoke on the Childcare Human Rights Hearings, Doreen Johnson, an Esk’et member and Director for the Stsmémelt Project spoke about the current number of Secwepemc children in foster care and keeping our children in Secwepemc homes. The highlight of the evening was the band “The Famous Alkali Nighthawks” that had all of the elders dancing and having a great time! On March 28 the second day of the Elders Gathering, Kúkwpi7 Fred Robbins from Esketemc and community members sang a welcoming song. Kúkwpi7 Ron Ignace and Dr. Marianne Ignace presented “Boundaries of the Secwepemc Nation” followed by Irvine Johnson from Esketemc who presented on Pictographs and

Petroglyphs along the Fraser River in Secwepemc territory. All of the home-made food for this event was prepared by Esketemc Community members and served by a number of youth that looked after all of the elders and guests’ needs. The community did an amazing job welcoming all of the guests to this event and made this event memorable indeed. Kukwstsétsemc to all of the Esketemc organizers, and SNTC was more than happy to help out! The closing song provided an excellent way to honour all those who attended this event and wish them a safe journey home.Kúkwpi7 Nelson Leon from Adams Lake Indian band agreed to host the next Elder’s Gathering in his community on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the new ALIB Elementary School Gym, the meeting starts at 10am. The Elder’s group meets the last Thursday of every month. For more information on the Elder’s Meetings please call Reanna Leonard at Shuswap Nation Tribal Council at (778) 471-8200 or email [email protected]

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Chief Atahm School 13th Annual First Nations Language Conference will be April 26 & 27th at the Thompson Rivers University, in Kamloops. For more information contact kim or tanya (250) 679-8837 or email [email protected]

Skwlax Elders, Chief and Council, and the Skwlax Pow Wow Committee invite everyone to join us and Celebrate our special 30th ANNIVERSARY Skwlax International Pow Wow Where: Skwlax Pow Wow grounds (Little Shuswap Lake Band reserve) 10km east of Chase, BC When: July 19, 20, 21, 2013 (starts Friday night ends Sunday night)Why: Share and showcase a variety of Aboriginal cultures through traditional songs and dancing.-Various Dance categories and competitions-Drumming and Singing competitions-Variety of SPECIALS/Aboriginal vendors/Aboriginal food/Camping, showers, security available-NO Alcohol or Drugs permitted-Not responsible for theft, loss or injury Contact: Joan Arnouse, Little Shuswap Lake Band Ph: 250-679-3203Email: [email protected] Fax: 250-679-3220

IRENE BILLY MEMORIAL, July 20,2013 at the ADAMS LAKE GYMNASIUMFeast begins at 4:00 pm, Family Welcoming at 5:00 pm followed by a Giveaway/Ceremony/Hand drumming at 5:30 pm6:45 pm Power Point Presentation- Ken Billy and a Lahal Game to follow8:00 m House Bingo & Poker for more information contact Shane Camille 250-319-9093 or Evelyn Camille 250-374-1724 for Lahal and for the Memorial contact Nora Billy (250)256-0082 (c) 250-256-3994Jacqueline Billy (c) 250-319-8479 or Shawn Billy 250-572-2924

GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW LOCATION OF MANSHADI PHARMACY, on April 23, 2013 Ceremony at 10:00 am the new NORTH SHORE LOCATION 374 Tranquille Road. For information call 250-434-2526

Esket Nation 37th Annual AA RoundUp, July 12, 13 & 14, 2013 in Esket, BC outside of Williams Lake, BCRegristration: Family $50, Single $25 Bring your Camping Gear, Guest Speaker: Deb M, Palm Springs and Barbara C, Prince George. BC. Dinner and Dance Saturday night for more information contact Ken J 250-440-5768 or Fred J. 250-440-5889 or Serina S 250-440-5723

A Celebration of Life for David Wallace Fletcher will be held May 19,2013 at the Clinton Memorial Hall, in Clinton, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for a donation to be made for a Memorial Bench in Clinton, and a memorial headstone to be placed in Alkali Lake. The Paul family will be drumming.

NECWENTES LU7 STSMEMELT RE S.TSW7EYS RE STETE X7EMS: They believed this was the time for children to visit with the elders. I would like to invite Elders, traditional knowledge keepers, storytellers, community leaders, and community members of the Adams Lake Indian Band, Little Shuswap Band, and Neskkonlith Band to participate in a focus group.The focus group will explore traditional Secwepemc ways of caring for children and families on April 302013 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Neskonlith Indian Band Wellness Centre Boardroom. Dinner will be provided. For more information contact Rebecca Jules at 778-229-6323 or email [email protected]

Artwork Exhibition April 19, 2013 at TRU Art GalleryRE: BC ABORIGINAL FINE ARTS STUDENT My name is Laura and I am Chilcotin first nations from BC. I am from Alexis Creek Indian Band. I am currently in Kamloops, BC attending Thompson Rivers University. I will be exhibiting my artwork April 19, 2013 at TRU Art Gallery. I have attached two images, the first is the exhibition poster, the second is one of my silkscreen prints (title- Awesome, meaning- underlying issues)I am writing to each of you because I was inspired by your support and influence within your communities. I feel it’s important to address the people or organizations that contribute to society values.As a first nations, I had overcome a lot of barriers whether it was personal or within the community. This is where I came to appreciate Societal Leaders, these are the individuals who inspire others, the ordinary or small town folk.As an Aboriginal Fine Arts Student, I have grown a lot with knowledge and belief in my Chilcotin background. My artwork reflects on cultural identity with western culture and my traditional culture. I will be showing a personal video and silkscreen prints at the exhibition.I encourage you all to attend this exhibition. If you cannot attend I am grateful for a small contribution. I thank you for your time.Sincerely, Laura CaseFurther information: Bachelor of Fine Arts President, Christine Beaton, [email protected]

ONE DAY - Tri Nations Gathering and Pow Wow - APRIL 27, 2013Honoring Holistic Gathering 10am: Unveiling of Monument to Residential School Survivors and their familes.Will be guest speakers from each nation, Chilcotin, Carriere and Shuswap.MC: Richard JacksonWhip man: Jim EdgarHost Drum: Coyote Rock12pm: Grand EntrySpecials:Tiny Tots, Juniors, Teen, Adult and Golden agePayouts for drum groups - must have min. of 5 drummersNenqayni Wellness Centre will be honouring all Residential School Survivors. 5pm Dinner - provided free, Chili and bannockConcession on site7pm - Grand EntryThere will be Free Craft Table for kids!Loonie Auction and 50/50All craft tables welcomeAny Specials need prior approval by Nenqayni Wellness commiteeFor more infomation please call Debra or Meghann at Nenqayni Wellness Centre(250) 989-0301

Neskonlith Annual Traditional Pow Wow, sponsored by Ska-cheen elders society. Will take place on August 23rd -25th 2013 in Neskonlith. For more information contact the Band office 250-679-3296 or Patrick Adrian @ 250- 572-6075 or Laura @ 250-679-8584

Native Horoscope:Beaver: Apr 20 – May 20 Take charge, adapt, overcome – this is the Beaver motto. Mostly business, the Beaver is gets the job at hand done with maximum efficiency and aplomb. Strategic, and cunning the Beaver is a force to be reckoned with in matters of business and combat. One might also think twice about engaging the Beaver in a match of wits – as his/her mental acuity is razor sharp. The Beaver has everything going for him/her – however tendencies toward “my way or the highway” get them in trouble. Yes, they are usually right, but the bearer of this Native American animal symbol may need to work on tact. In a nurturing environment the Beaver can be compassionate, generous, helpful, and loyal. Left to his/her own devices the Beaver can be nervous, cowardly, possessive, arrogant, and over-demanding.

Deer: May 21 – Jun 20 This Native American animal symbol is the muse of the zodiac. The Deer is inspiring lively and quick-witted. With a tailor-made humor, the Deer has a tendency to get a laugh out of anyone. Excellent ability for vocalizing, the Deer is a consummate conversationalist. This combined with his/her natural intelligence make the Deer a must-have guest at dinner parties. Always aware of his/her surroundings, and even more aware of his/her appearance, the Deer can be a bit self-involved. However, the Deer’s narcissism is overlooked because of his/her congeniality and affability. In a supportive environment the Deer’s natural liveliness and sparkly personality radiate even more. He/she is an inspiring force in any nurturing relationship. Left to his/her own devices the Deer can be selfish, moody, impatient, lazy, and two-faced.


Pell7é7llqten - “digging month” Yi7éne te mégcen m-yews re s7e7llqs te skwenkwínem ell te tséts’elq re Secwépemc, ell m-t7iqwelqwmes. M-yews re snesnés te t7íweltk e

syéwems tek ximísell.This is the month the Secwépemc dug for wild potatoes and balsam root and scraped the jack

pine tree for cambium. Then they would go to the mountain tops and dip net for the big trout.

Look for these short phrases and more on FirstVoices Secwepemc or down load the app to your IOS device for free!!Short sayings (List created by Martin Camille and has been recorded by Mona Jules)Ta7 k sgeypmíntsen I am not angry with youTá7us k sllépenc… Don’t you forget it!Wenécwem Really!/Right!Ta7 penhén! Never!/Afraid not!Te7 stsut Nice tryTá7a tri7 Not at allKénem mé7e? Why?/ How come?Héqen MaybeTa7 cum Not necessarily/Not at allAh … tá7a Not at allYerí7 sle7s! That’s great!Te7 cwell! Yikes!/My goodness!Qixt ye7éne ThisisdifficultTa7 k stsunt.st “stam ri7” Nobody said to you that it was going to be easyTselxemstéten-ken scickt I admit, I was wrong.Tsklem-ce tsem! Hang on!/Just wait a moment!Tri7 stámetns Who cares/Never mind/ The heck with itTa7 k stceyí7s Not enoughTé7e yem! My, oh my!Me7 kéksten? What shall I do with it?Le7 ren púpsmen I am gladAh, llepéntem! Let’s forget it! (giving up on an idea)Cú7tsem nekú7es Once morePut tsxíxllsten I do it this wayTa7 ke7 sle7 ne k stem! You’re not good for anything /You’re uselessSten neréy! It’s right there!

Te stsut.s trey re w7ec He thinks he’s quite a guyAh te stsut.s! Oh, that’s just his imagination!Yerí7 tucw Almost/SoonTá7us ke7 stsut tri7! Don’t say that!Yerí7 es xexé7! You are so smart!Me7 le7! That would be good!Ená! Oh no!Cwi7! Come on!E tsútucw! If you say so!Ah tri7 w7écwes… Never mind…Le7-ske! That would be nice!Kénem-enke? I wonder what happened to it?Yecweststsút-ce! Be careful!Yerí7 e skukwstsút! You are very fortunate!W7éces k le7-stsút-ucw! Behave yourself!Tselxemstéten! I know it!Ta7 k selxemstéten! I do not know it!Kénemes-enke! (or Kénmes-enke) I don’t know what happened!Ta7 ken sqwíqwlenst I am not telling a lieW7ec k kénm-ucw? What are you doing?W7ec k kénm-ep? What are you all doing?/ Whatʼshappeningwithallofyou?Wenécwmen? Is that true?Wenécwem ri7! Thatʼsthetruth!Kwemtús ke7 sxílem Do that all the timeTselxemstéten ri7! I know it!Tsʼílem ri7 sptítnesmen I thought soYerí7 cum! Right on!/ This is the way to do it!Yé-enke héqen ThatʼsprobablyrightTa7 te nstsut.st! I don’t think so!Ah, tsúkwes ke7 sqwílenst! Aw,comeonquityourfibbing!Ec k enwét-ucw? What are you saying?Ta7 k sqeqnímentsen I didn’t hear youMé7e yem! Of course/Why notTri7 stámetens! The heck with it!

How do I access the Secwepemc App?1. You need an Iphone, Ipad or Ipod2. find the link for Secwepemc app at http://www.secwepemc.org/language or www.firstvoices.com and click.3. You will need your apple id to download from itunes.4. It is best to be hooked up to wifi as there is so much content to download5. Begin learning the languageWhat if I have an android phone or tablet or a computer?

You can still access all the content through the internet at www.firstvoices.com. There is alot of Secwepemc language games on this site, word search, hangman, sentence scramble, concentration and also children activities.


Arthur Manuel: Beware of B.C.’s proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act Premier Gordon Campbell is trying to use the proposed British Columbia Recognition and Reconciliation Act to overcome the economic uncertainty that B.C. has been experiencing since the Supreme Court of Canada recognized aboriginal title. Aboriginal title is an exclusive property right of indigenous peoples. This is the Achilles’ heel of B.C., as the provincially created property rights, like fee simple or forestry tenures and mining leases, are put in question because they fail to take into account aboriginal title.

Aboriginal title could even operate to oust provincial control over lands and resources, so what the province is really seeking through the proposed act is recognition of Crown title by indigenous peoples.

The much advertised recognition of aboriginal title is contingent upon recognition of provincial Crown title in return. This position has historically been rejected by indigenous peoples insisting that their relationship is with the federal Crown and not with lower levels of government. The Gordon Campbell strategy is to plug the “First Nations leadership council”—consisting of the executives of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Summit, and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs—into existing provincial government business schemes. The result will be benefit-sharing agreements under existing provincial resource law. This will undermine aboriginal title and indigenous efforts to protect the environment from increased resource exploitation.

This has created a backlash against the First Nations leadership council, headed by Grand Chief Ed John, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, and Assembly of First Nations B.C. regional chief Shawn Atleo (who was elected AFN national chief on Thursday [July 23]). There has been a groundswell of opposition by indigenous peoples to the Recognition and Reconciliation Act at regional sessions around the province. The chiefs’ council of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs even defeated a resolution to allow further work on the act.

Indigenous peoples collectively are the proper title and rights holder. Aboriginal title over entire territories is held by indigenous nations with a common language, customs, traditions, and history. The people have made it very clear that the First Nations leadership council and the federal Indian Act chiefs and councils are not the proper title and rights holders and have no right to negotiate about aboriginal title with Campbell. From an indigenous perspective, the proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act does not recognize aboriginal title. It is an attempt to secure increased corporate access to our territories. It is also a major public-relations campaign in the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics so the government can pretend it is dealing with indigenous issues. Canada and B.C. have been criticized by international human-rights bodies for their failure to address indigenous rights, and we will continue to raise this.

The economic uncertainty that B.C. has been experiencing by not resolving the indigenous land question should not be underestimated. Since the judicial recognition of aboriginal title, the province has had to report it as a contingent liability in the B.C. financial statements every year. The government has been pointing to the B.C. treaty process as its mechanism for extinguishing aboriginal title. The B.C. treaty process is a major failure, given that it only produced two small treaties after the government negotiated for more than 15 years and spent over $1.5 billion.

Indigenous peoples are worried about economic certainty too, but we want economic certainty based on the full and true recognition of our aboriginal title. We want to build a new economy that values indigenous knowledge and our relationship to the land. The failure of the B.C. treaty process and community-level opposition to the proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act indicate that indigenous peoples want to be on an equal footing with the provincial government. Indigenous peoples do not want to continue subsidizing the B.C. government and corporations by having aboriginal title not recognized or marginalized, as under the proposed act.

What happens to the British Columbia Recognition and Reconciliation Act over the next few months will determine if Campbell gets economic certainty at the expense of indigenous peoples.

Esket Elders Gathering Photos courtesy of Laurine and Barry Vilac, Tina Matthew

Home Remedies for Cough The symptoms of a typical cough usually subside on their own within 7-10 days. However, there are several simple home remedies that will provide relief from the discomfort associated with them. Choose any one of the following:

1. Three peppercorns, a pinch of black cumin seeds and a pinch of rock salt. Eat this, chewing thoroughly. If there is difficulty chewing, grind to a fine powder and consume with a bit of water and/or honey. http://amzn.to/YEiffZ

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5. Add a pinch of turmeric powder to warm milk. Drink twice daily.

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7. Combine 1/2tsp honey and 1/2tsp lemon juice. Take every 12 hours.

8. Mix 8-10tbsp coconut milk with 1tbsp ground poppy seed and 1tbsp pure honey. Take this every night just before bed.

9. Garlic & onion soup in a chicken or vegetable broth is also an effective remedy for cough. Eat/drink steaming hot.

10. 1tbsp Slippery Elm bark, simmer in 1 cup water while mixing thoroughly. Drink throughout the day. Honey can be used to improve both flavor and cough relief. Please note that slippery elm bark is bad for pregnant women as it can cause miscarriage similar to large doses of vitamin C or other specific foods or supplements. http://amzn.to/YEjlIu


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Informing You about MODY Diabetes This is the fifty fifth article in a series of articles discussing type 2 diabetes. With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and its related complications. Last week I found out about a rare genetic form of diabetes called MODY diabetes, that I had never heard of before. MODY is the acronym for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young and accounts for up to 5% of all cases of diabetes diagnosis. It is often misdiagnosed as Type 1 diabetes due to its onset in children and teenagers but can also be misdiagnosed as Type 2 if not detected until adulthood. So why is it important to differentiate between MODY diabetes and Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and who should be consulting with their doctor regarding this? It becomes important to differentiate the type of diabetes a person has as it can affect their treatment and management. MODY diabetes is a single genetic mutation that depending on where it has occurred, can lead to a variety of problems in the body’s ability to manage blood sugars ranging from an inability to release insulin to not being able to produce insulin at all. Therefore, knowing where the defect is, a doctor is able to customize a patient’s diabetes management program. Some patients may need only diet and exercise, others oral medications that help the pancreas secrete insulin, and some insulin therapy. Another area that it becomes important to have a clear diagnosis of the type of diabetes a person has is for those diabetics that have or are considering having children. As MODY diabetes has the strongest genetic link out of all of the types of diabetes, there is a 50% chance of someone with MODY diabetes passing this onto their child. Therefore, a clear diagnosis of MODY diabetes helps with screening in children who have a parent with MODY diabetes for early detection, treatment, and management. It is not necessary for everyone with diabetes to get tested for MODY diabetes but it is certainly a good idea for you to review this with your doctor if the following applies to you:

• You have a strong family history of diabetes affecting multiple generations (parent, grandparent, etc)

• You are not overweight

• You do not have other diabetic risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol

• You tested normal for insulin production (c-peptide level)

I hope that this review of MODY diabetes has helped to educate you on this topic. For some people, a clear diagnosis can greatly change the way their diabetes is managed, greatly

improving their blood glucose control and quality of life. If you have any questions regarding this or any topic related to diabetes, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to answer them for you.Sincerely, Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., Certified Diabetes Educator Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy

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A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO TAKING MEDICATION!!!!20 Painkillers in Your KitchenMake muscle pain a memory with gingerWhen Danish researchers asked achy people to jazz up their diets with ginger, it eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for up to 63 percent of them within two months. Experts credit ginger’s potent compounds called gingerols, which prevent the production of pain-triggering hormones. The study-recommended dose: Add at least 1 teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to meals daily.Cure a toothache with clovesGot a toothache and can’t get to the den-tist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic. Bonus: Sprinkling a ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your ticker. Scientists say this simple action helps stabilize blood sugar, plus dampen production of artery-clogging cholesterol in as little as three weeks.Heal heartburn with cider vinegarSip 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 ounces of water before every meal, and experts say you could shut down painful bouts of heartburn in as little as 24 hours. “Cider vinegar is rich in malic and tartaric acids, powerful digestive aids that speed the breakdown of fats and proteins so your stomach can empty quickly, before food washes up into the esophagus, trig-gering heartburn pain,” explains Joseph Brasco, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Center for Colon and Digestive Diseases in Huntsville, AL.Erase earaches with garlicPainful ear infections drive millions of Americans to doctors’ offices every year. To cure one fast, just place two drops of warm garlic oil into your aching ear twice daily for five days. This simple treatment can clear up ear infections faster than prescrip-tion meds, say experts at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Scien-tists say garlic’s active ingredients (ger-manium, selenium, and sulfur compounds) are naturally toxic to dozens of different pain-causing bacteria. To whip up your own garlic oil gently simmer three cloves of crushed garlic in a half a cup of extra virgin olive oil for two minutes, strain, then refrig-erate for up to two weeks, suggests Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., co-author of the book, Best Choices From The People’s Pharmacy. For an optimal experience, warm this mix slightly before using so the liquid will feel soothing in your ear canal.

Chase away joint and headache pain with cherriesLatest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with arthritis, gout or chronic headaches. If you’re one of them, a daily bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset so often triggered by today’s painkillers, say researchers at East Lansing ’s Michigan State University . Their research reveals that anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant red color, are anti-in-flammatories 10 times stronger than ibupro-fen and aspirin. “Anthocyanins help shut down the powerful enzymes that kick-start tissue inflammation, so they can prevent, as well as treat, many different kinds of pain,” explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of food science at Michigan State University . His advice: Enjoy 20 cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily, then continue until your pain disappears.Fight tummy troubles with fishIndigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases...if your belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munch-ing 18 ounces of fish weekly to ease your misery. Repeated studies show that the fatty acids in fish, called EPA and DHA, can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation, cramping and belly pain and, in some cases, provide as much relief as corticosteroids and other prescription meds. “EPA and DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function of the entire gastroin-testinal tract,” explains biological chemist Barry Sears, Ph.D., president of the Inflam-mation Research Foundation in Marblehead , MA . For best results, look for oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout and herring.Prevent PMS with yogurtUp to 80 percent of women will struggle with premenstrual syndrome and its uncom-fortable symptoms, report Yale research-ers. The reason: Their nervous systems are sensitive to the ups and downs in estrogen and progesterone that occur naturally every month. But snacking on 2 cups of yogurt a day can slash these symptoms by 48 percent, say researchers at New York ’s Columbia University . “Yogurt is rich in calcium, a mineral that naturally calms the nervous system, preventing painful symp-toms even when hormones are in flux,” ex-plains Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a professor of gynecology at Yale University .Tame chronic pain with turmericStudies show turmeric, a popular East Indian spice, is actually three times more effective at easing pain than aspirin, ibu-profen or naproxen, plus it can help relieve

chronic pain for 50 percent of people strug-gling with arthritis and even fibromyalgia, according to Cornell researchers. That’s because turmeric’s active ingredient, cur-cumin, naturally shuts down cyclooxygen-ase 2, an enzyme that churns out a stream of pain-producing hormones, explains nutrition researcher Julian Whitaker, M.D. and author of the book, Reversing Diabetes. The study-recommended dose: Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of this spice daily onto any rice, poultry, meat or vegetable dish.End endometrial pain with oatsThe ticket to soothing endometriosis pain could be a daily bowl of oatmeal. Endome-triosis occurs when little bits of the uterine lining detach and grow outside of the uter-us. Experts say these migrating cells can turn menstruation into a misery, causing so much inflammation that they trigger severe cramping during your period, plus a heavy ache that drags on all month long. Fortu-nately, scientists say opting for a diet rich in oats can help reduce endometrial pain for up to 60 percent of women within six months. That’s because oats don’t contain gluten, a trouble-making protein that trig-gers inflammation in many women, making endometriosis difficult to bear, explains Peter Green, M.D., professor of medicine at Colombia University .Soothe foot pain with saltExperts say at least six million Americans develop painful ingrown toenails each year. But regularly soaking ingrown nails in warm salt water baths can cure these pain-ful infections within four days, say scien-tists at California ’s Stanford University . The salt in the mix naturally nixes inflam-mation, plus it’s anti-bacterial, so it quickly destroys the germs that cause swelling and pain. Just mix 1 teaspoon of salt into each cup of water, heat to the warmest tem-perature that you can comfortably stand, and then soak the affected foot area for 20 minutes twice daily, until your infection subsides.Prevent digestive upsets with pineappleGot gas? One cup of fresh pineapple daily can cut painful bloating within 72 hours, say researchers at California ’s Stanford University . That’s because pineapple is natually packed with proteolytic en-zymes, digestive aids that help speed the breakdown of pain-causing proteins in the stomach and small intestine, say USDA researchers.Relax painful muscles with peppermintSuffering from tight, sore muscles? Stub-born knots can hang around for months if they aren’t properly treated, says naturopath Mark Stengler, N.D., author of the book, The Natural Physician’s Healing Therapies.

His advice: Three times each week, soak in a warm tub scented with 10 drops of peppermint oil. The warm water will relax your muscles, while the peppermint oil will naturally soothe your nerves -- a combo that can ease muscle cramping 25 percent more effectively than over-the-counter painkillers, and cut the frequency of future flare-ups in half, says Stengler.Give your back some TLC with grapesGot an achy back? Grapes could be the ticket to a speedy recovery. Recent stud-ies at Ohio State University suggest eating a heaping cup of grapes daily can relax tight blood vessels, significantly improving blood flow to damaged back tissues (and often within three hours of enjoying the first bowl). That’s great news because your back’s vertebrae and shock-absorbing discs are completely dependent on nearby blood vessels to bring them healing nutrients and oxygen, so improving blood flow is essen-tial for healing damaged back tissue, says Stengler.Wash away pain injuries with waterWhether it’s your feet, your knees or your shoulders that are throbbing, experts at New York ’s Manhattan College , say you could kick-start your recovery in one week just by drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. Why? Experts say water di-lutes, and then helps flush out, histamine, a pain-triggering compound produced by in-jured tissues. “Plus water is a key building block of the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones, your joints’ lubricating fluid, and the soft discs in your spine,” adds Su-san M. Kleiner, Ph.D., author of the book, The Good Mood Diet. “And when these tissues are well-hydrated, they can move and glide over each other without causing pain.” One caveat: Be sure to measure your drinking glasses to find out how large they really are before you start sipping, she says. Today’s juice glasses often hold more than 12 ounces, which means five servings could be enough to meet your daily goal.Heal sinus problems with horseradishLatest studies show sinusitis is the nation’s number one chronic health problem. And this condition doesn’t just spur congestion and facial pain, it also makes sufferers six times more likely to feel achy all-over. Horseradish to the rescue! According to German researchers, this eye-watering condiment naturally revs up blood flow to the sinus cavities, helping to open and drain clogged sinuses and heal sinus infections more quickly than decongestant sprays do. The study-recommended dose: One teaspoon twice daily (either on its own, or used as a sandwich or meat topping) until symptoms clear.


Beat bladder infections with blueberriesEating 1 cup of blueberries daily, whether you opt for them fresh, frozen or in juice form, can cut your risk of a urinary tract infection (UTIs) by 60 percent, accord-ing to researchers at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. That’s because blueberries are loaded with tannins, plant compounds that wrap around problem-causing bacteria in the bladder, so they can’t get a toehold and create an infection, explains Amy Howell, Ph.D. a scientist at Rutgers University .Heal mouth sores with honeyDab painful canker and cold sores with unpasteurized honey four times daily until these skin woes disappear, and they’ll heal 43 percent faster than if you use a prescrip-tion cream, say researchers at the Dubai Specialized Medical Center in the United Arab Emirates . Raw honey’s natural en-zymes zap inflammation, destroy invading viruses and speed the healing of damaged tissues, say the study authors.Fight breast pain with flaxIn one recent study, adding 3 tablespoons of ground flax to their daily diet eased breast soreness for one in three women within 12 weeks. Scientists credit flax’s phytoestro-gens, natural plant compounds that prevent the estrogen spikes that can trigger breast pain. More good news: You don’t have to be a master baker to sneak this healthy seed into your diet. Just sprinkle ground flax on oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce or add it to smoothies and veggie dips.Cure migraines with coffeeProne to migraines? Try muscling-up your painkiller with a coffee chaser. Whatever over-the-counter pain med you prefer, re-searchers at the National Headache Founda-tion say washing it down with a strong 12- ounce cup of coffee will boost the effec-tiveness of your medication by 40 percent or more. Experts say caffeine stimulates the stomach lining to absorb painkillers more quickly and more effectively.Tame leg cramps with tomato juiceAt least one in five people regularly struggle with leg cramps. The culprit? Po-tassium deficiencies, which occur when this mineral is flushed out by diuretics, caffein-ated beverages or heavy perspiration during exercise. But sip 10 ounces of potassium-rich tomato juice daily and you’ll not only speed your recovery, you’ll reduce your risk of painful cramp flare-ups in as little as 10 days, say UCLA researchers.

DID YOU KNOW???1. Budweiser beer conditions the hair2. Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish3. Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes4. Mayonnaise will KILL LICE, it will also condition your hair5. Elmer’s Glue - paint on your face, allow it to dry, peel off and see the dead skin and blackheads if any.6. Shiny Hair - use brewed Lipton Tea7. Sunburn - empty a large jar of Nestea into your bath water8. Minor burn - Colgate or Crest toothpaste9. Burn your tongue? Put sugar on it!10. Arthritis? WD-40 Spray and rub in, kill insect stings too (be very careful with one)11 Bee stings - meat tenderizer12. Chigger bite - Preparation H13. Puffy eyes - Preparation H14. Paper cut - crazy glue or chap stick (glue is used instead of sutures at most hospitals)15. Stinky feet - Jello !16. Athletes feet - cornstarch17. Fungus on toenails or fingernails - Vicks vapor rub18. Kool aid to clean dishwasher pipes. Just put in the detergent section and run a cycle, it will also clean a toilet. (Wow, and we drink this stuff)19. Kool Aid can be used as a dye in paint also Kool Aid in Dannon plain yogurt as a finger paint, your kids will love it and it won’t hurt them if they eat it!20. Peanut butter - will get scratches out of CD’s! Wipe off with a coffee filter paper21. Sticking bicycle chain - Pam no-stick cooking spray22. Pam will also remove paint, and grease from your hands! Keep a can in your garage for your hubby23. Peanut butter will remove ink from the face of dolls24. When the doll clothes are hard to put on, sprinkle with corn starch and watch them slide on25. Heavy dandruff - pour on the vinegar !26. Body paint - Crisco mixed with food coloring. Heat the Crisco in the microwave, pour in to an empty film container and mix with the food color of your choice!27 Tie Dye T-shirt - mix a solution of Kool Aid in a container, tie a rubber band around a section of the T-shirt and soak28. Preserving a newspaper clipping - large bottle of club soda and cup of milk of mag-nesia , soak for 20 min. and let dry, will last for many years!29. A Slinky will hold toast and CD’s!30. To keep goggles and glasses from fog-

ging, coat with Colgate toothpaste31. Wine stains, pour on the Morton salt and watch it absorb into the salt.32. To remove wax - Take a paper towel and iron it over the wax stain, it will absorb into the towel.33. Remove labels off glassware etc. rub with Peanut butter!34. Baked on food - fill container with water, get a Bounce paper softener and the static from the Bounce towel will cause the baked on food to adhere to it. Soak over-night. Also; you can use 2 Efferdent tablets , soak overnight!35. Crayon on the wall - Colgate toothpaste and brush it!36.. Dirty grout - Listerine37. Stains on clothes - Colgate toothpaste38. Grass stains - Karo Syrup39. Grease Stains - Coca Cola , it will also remove grease stains from the driveway overnight. We know it will take corrosion from car batteries!40. Fleas in your carpet? 20 Mule Team Borax- sprinkle and let stand for 24 hours. Maybe this will work if you get them back again.41. To keep FRESH FLOWERS longer Add a little Clorox , or 2 Bayer aspirin , or just use 7-up instead of water.42. When you go to buy bread in the gro-

Secwepemc Elder/Youth Legacy Book Project Preserving Memories of Our Past

Through collaboration and mentorship

we would like to bring Elders and

Youth together for social events to

share in the creation of lasting

memories.

Through the use of Scrapbooking

techniques Elders will be invited to

share their memories, photos and

stories to help create Legacy books for

future generations.

The finished books will be available

both in book form and Online.

Join us for a social event to help

encourage a creative relationship with

Elders and Youth in our communities.

Location: Skeetchestn Gym. Dates: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 1pm-5pm

Please RSVP to: Laura Michel-Evans, Secwepemc Cultural Education Society

Telephone (778) 471-5789 Fax (778) 471-5792 Email: [email protected]

274 A Halston Connector Rd, Kamloops BC V2H 1J9

Help Preserve Our Past

Please RSVP- Seating limited

Light Refreshments Provided

No cost

All Scrapbooking materials provided

Elders are asked to bring their photos to

share for the Legacy books

Photos will be scanned and printed.

Elders will take the original photos

home.

cery store, have you ever wondered which is the freshest, so you ‘squeeze’ for fresh-ness or softness? Did you know that bread is delivered fresh to the stores five days a week? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each day has a different color twist tie. They are: Monday = Blue,Tuesday = Green, Thursday = RedFriday = White, Saturday = Yellow.So if today was Thursday, you would want red twist tie; not white which is Fridays (al-most a week old)! The colors go alphabeti-cally by color Blue- Green - Red - White - Yellow, Monday through Saturday. Very easy to remember. I thought this was in-teresting. I looked in the grocery store and the bread wrappers DO have different twist ties, and even the ones with the plastic clips have different colors. You learn something new everyday! Enjoy fresh bread when you buy bread with the right color on the day you are shopping.


Are you being discharged from the hospital… …and are you from the Skeetchestn Indian Band, Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band… …and do you require support upon discharge; if so please give Q’wemtsín Health Society a call at 250-314-6732.

Q’wemtsínHealthSociety

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Kamloops,BCV2H1G3

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Fax:250‐314‐6742

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Miss Kiana Arnouse Miss Chase Excellence 2013The Adams Lake Indian Band proud sponsor of Miss Kiana

Arnouse in theMiss Chase Excellence program.

She is grade 11 at Chase Secondary School.

We wish her luck in her leadership development in this

program and bestof luck in her candidacy in

representing Miss Chase on April 27, 2013.

Best of luck to the Miss Shyleigh Thiessen, Adams Lake Band member also; along with Miss Darci Philips, Neskonlith Band,

Miss Breanna White,Neskonlith Band resident; Miss Sylvan August, Little Shuswap

Band.

Re Alex, te Tsq’écen’ re st7ékwes. Me7 tsucmíntem

re Alex, pyin te sitq’t. Le7-kuc re p’úsmens ne

Secwepemctsín te sw7its. Neklltyenécum’ ri7. Le7 re7 s7elkst. Good work.

Re Kwséltkten ell re Kyé7e Elsie, Kyé7e Toni and

Families. Xwexwistsín, wel me7 yews!

Shuswap Gathering will be in Green Lake this year. We will be posting more information in the next edition. There will be a planning meeting at SNTC in May, for more info, call 778-471-8200.


Ren Úqwi, Ren Stemkélt, Ren Kí7ce, Ren Túme, Ren Tíkwe7, Ren Kyé7eBy: Julianne Peters It is with great success and a sad heart that the Sisterhood of Ancestry Project has come to a close. I have been blessed to meet several women throughout Secwepemcúl’ecw, learning something from everyone. After everything was done, I had been back to my home community Tsq’éscen’ (Canim Lake), I had been to Sexqeltqín/Cstálen (Adams Lake) and even gained new family in Splatsín (Enderby). March 16/17 – Secwépemc Song & Dance: Jo-Anne Gottfriedson shared her knowledge on the women’s song, dances and their stories, expanding on the course taught by her brother Garry in August 2011. Our experienced learners – Therese Ritchie and Rosanne Casimir – attended once again, which was great because they helped the beginners. On the second day, we even had distant Secwépemc women come into join us, from Enderby and Vancouver. Jo-Anne is very excited about the revitaliza-tion of the songs and dances, and plans on bringing them to a future celebration.

March 24/April 1 – Traditional Medi-cine: Rhona Bowe shared her knowledge on the traditional medicines of the Sec-wépemc area, and shared on medicines that are native to other provinces as she has worked with people, and studied, across Canada. The medicines workshop focussed on women’s health (menstruation, meno-pause, pregnancy, and family care). There was awesome attendance for the March 24 workshop, and Ethel Billy attended, offer-ing a prayer and song for closing. And even though April 1 was a holiday, we still had dedicated learners come out!

March 30/31 – Quillwork: Dory LaBou-cane, a Métis woman who learned from the late Mary Thomas, shared her knowledge on how to work with porcupine quills. This workshop was held at the TRU Gathering place, and Dory shared stories of when Mary Thomas taught her; reminding us that Mary believed it was our responsibility to continue sharing what we’ve learned. To encourage the continuation of quillwork, Laura Michel-Evans and I created a buddy system – if either of us sees a skú7pecen (porcupine), we promised to get quills for the other! (Haha!)

April 6/7 – Splatsín Workshop: The best was saved for last – there were several teachers: Jean Brown, Tammy Wilson, Shir-ley Bird, and Lillian Maxine. These women shared their knowledge on: pine needle turtles, embroidery, medicine pouches, and beading. We had the opportunity to take part in a pipe ceremony lead by Kukpi7 Wayne Christian. Shirley shared on proto-

col of pipe ceremonies – cultural knowl-edge that is priceless! It was a great inspira-tion to see the girls and women all enjoying themselves in the same way we would’ve learned traditionally – from grandmothers, mothers, and aunts. We had four genera-tions of women; Jean Brown had her imts there, as well as Shirley. (Destiny and Tameeca will be great leaders someday, simply because of the great knowledge they have at hand from their kyé7e and kí7ce.) Splatsín members also requested that their community continue with these workshops, which was great to hear! The strongest message from these work-shops is “If you took the time to learn these things, it is your responsibility to continue sharing them.” It may sound like a lot of work, but in the true nature of Secwépemc people – We always shared our knowledge, so we are really being true to ourselves and our ancestors by continuing these traditions. I hope this project inspires more workshops and community activities like the ones held through SCES. I am very grateful for everyone I’ve met, and for the new teachers/leaders created for our future generations. I would like to give thanks to SCES and Canada Heritage Fund for mak-ing these workshops possible.Kukwstsétsemc again to: Doris Bamford, Louise Alphonse, Gladys Rowan, Eliza-beth Pete, Antoinette Archie, Elsie Archie. (And although Christine Simon and Marie Antoine were not able to make it, I am very thankful that they were willing to teach.) Also Kukwstsétsemc to: Mona Jules, Ethel Billy, Jo-Anne Gottfriedson, Dory LaBou-cane, Rhona Bowe, Lillian Maxine, Tammy Wilson, Jean Brown, and Shirley Bird. I understand now that I have family and teachers throughout the territory – all I have to do is reach out for those lessons. I hope that our people find that inspiration to begin and continue the traditions of our ancestors. Kukwstsétselp!


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Bonaparte Indian Band elections held March 5, 2013 saw Randy Porter elected to serve as Chief after defeating three other candidates for the position. Nineteen candidates ran in the election for four seats on band council. The seats were reduced from 8 to four in a band council resolution signed by the previous Council. Incumbents Nina Minnabarriet and Neal Antoine were re-elected. Cherlyn Billy and Kim Michel were newly elected to Council. With about 800 members, the band saw 220 members vote in the election. The majority of the membership resides on three of their nine reserves near Cache Creek and in the surrounding com-munities. As part of the duties, the present Council met immediately March 12, 2013 and March 18, 2013 to create dialogue around im-proving communications and to create an opportunity for Council to strategize on an approach to move forward collectively for the betterment of the community. The Council shared their commitment to working for the com-munity at an official swearing in ceremony and potluck dinner to be held on April 11, 2013. Lawyer, Raymond Phillips, and Bonaparte Elder, Marie Antoine officiated the swearing in in Eng-lish and Shuswap, respectively. The Council is focusing on building on community priorities through workshops on Education, Traditional Territorial Lands, Reserve Lands and development of Policies and By-laws. “It is our responsibility to consider the long term impact of activities on our community for our children through a foundation based on rights and culture, we must be prepared to be knowledgeable and consid-erate of our most valuable resource, our people”. The Council will endeavor to work cooperatively to strengthen communication with the membership wherever they reside. We thank our previous Council members who served over the past two years, Terry Porter, Violet Antoine, Bert William, Matilda Morgan, Kristopher Billy, Gerald Etienne Sr., Dave Antoine. Their contributions and impact on the community will not be forgotten.

Bonaparte Swearing In Ceremony

Lawyer, Raymond Phillips, and Bonaparte Elder, Marie Antoine officiated the swearing in, in English and Shuswap, respectively.

L to R: Lawyer Raymond Phillips, Nina Minnabarrriet, Cherlyn Billy, Chief Randy Porter, Neil Antoine, Kim Michel, Marie Antoine

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My name is Kasey Gottfriedson and I play the sport rugby. It is a tough sport with lots of tackling to get that ball and run down the field to score that try. A try in rugby is the same as a touch down in football. During my second game of this season I scored my first two try’s after two years of playing. During my first game of this season I got the honor of receiving woman of the match along with two other ladies on my team. I started rugby because one of my best friends Francesca Fraser talked me into playing when I was in grade 10 and ever since my first year I have had the same position which is the hooker. The hooker in rugby is the person in the centre of the scrum who hooks the ball to the back of the scrum for it to be passed out to the other players on the team. With my high school team I have had the pleasure and opportunity to attend the B.C high school provincials for two years in a row and this year we have been ranked seventh out of B.C for double A girls high school rugby. Along with rugby, I have also played Basketball for 4 years in high school, I played as a guard for the four years on the team. We went to various tournaments throughout and played at Thompson Rivers University for one of these tournaments in my last year of playing in grade 11. I have also played soccer with the Kamloops house soccer teams for three years in a row and my position throughout is mid-field because I love to run and that is what this position is, pure running. I also played goalie for many games because I love being able to watch the ball and to be able to dive for the ball to keep away from the net.

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Norman Retasket, son of Norman and Katherine Retasket of Bonaparte Indian Band. He lives in a quiet settlement in the Hat Creek Valley, where the isolation lends itself to his art in many forms. “I can run all kinds of machinery, and bother no one” says Norman. Norman first started out carving little things a pocket knife dull as a butter knife. He was 7 or 8 years old and carving at that time filled his days and kept the loneliness at bay. His dad was a carpenter, cabinet maker and he got interested in watching his dad at work. In school he had an industrial arts teacher, Ben Paul who was very instrumental in helping him bring a totem pole from an idea, to a drawing to the real thing. He taught Norman the different woods, and he soon learned which were the best for carving certain pieces. The totem that Norman carved now sits in the Banff National Park, the whale on that totem pole was his creation. After graduating from high school in Washington State, he got a job at the Mill where he was the Lumber Grader, not long after leaving school Norman put his art work aside for a few years. Norman was drafted into the Army on May 5,1965 where he served his time, after coming out he found himself feeling lost. He was given a Educational Deferment to attend College, however he didn’t qualify for Admission because he did not have a second language. This cancelled his deferment and he as then labelled “Draft Dodger”. Norman was forced to go “underground” and do casual labor here and there, wherever he could. He found work in fruit orchards, small labor jobs until eventually he left the USA headed for Beautiful British Columbia. In 1977 he ventured to Kelowna where he worked on the vineyards, and fruit orchards. He met a man named “Shamen Chief KitPou”, who was a great carver.

Soon after meeting Norman and he became great friends and Norman’s artwork was re-awakened. He taught him a few pointers on the fine art of carving, how to use the various tools to create what you wanted. Norman slowly learned that he could make a lot of money duplicating the Haida Art and selling it to foreigners. Norman did that for a few years and started making some money, then with money comes alcohol, his drinking soon progressed to a very unhealthy level and his art work began to suffer. He no longer took the time it required for quality, it was being produced on a mass level to the foreign market and there was no quality. “My drinking matched my income, and I soon became very ill, and my friend who taught me about carving eventually erased himself from my life because what I was using my talent to cheat and make money, my talent was not taught and given to me to use in a negative way” says Norman. He put his tools down again and told himself that he wasn’t going to carve if he was still drinking, so he started the challenge to quit abusing alcohol. Norman says “it was real hard to stop drinking” but eventually he was able to address and concur his addiction, with the help of family and friends. Friends like Edgewood in Nanaimo. Places like Nechi in Edmonton where he was able to find himself and begin his life on a new path. After twenty three years of life’ s challenges, life’s journeys, life’s recoveries Norman picked up his tools again and he found that he didn’t have to duplicate anyone else art style, he had found his own. His artwork was who he was. He found himself in his artwork. Norman is a very busy man today, he carves soapstone figures, yellow cedar feather boxes, some jewellery boxes but he also makes drums, and teaches classes for schools, band, various organizations. If you wish to contact Norman you can reached at 250-457-9727 or 250-457-4520. He specializes in: * Drum making Classes * Pow Wow Drums * Moose Antler Carvings * Feather Boxes and more !!

TERM POSITION: Services Transition Facilitator Williams Lake, BC

POSITION PROFILE: The primary intent of this position is to support the transition of child and family services to 5 Northern Secwepemc Bands of Canim Lake, Canoe/Dog Creek, Esket, Soda Creek and Williams Lake Indian Band using a Nation-based approach to caring for children and families within the community and with the vision of re-establishing the inherent aboriginal rights of parents and families.

The Service Transition Facilitator is responsible for developing capacity and resources to transition child and family services into those communities. Community Circles of Protection will be established to guide the transition process using an integrated community based approach.

The Services Transition Facilitator will assist by: establishing Circles of Protection in each community, identifying training needs and resources for Circles of Protection members, adding expertise and leadership as members develop a comprehensive and culturally based transition action plan and developing a mentorship and working relationship with Knucwentwecw Society and Ministry for Child and Family Development (MCFD).

The Services Transition Facilitator will:• Develop culturally relevant community child and family services transition plans in collaboration with Circle of Protection members;• Assist and support capacity building with Circle of Protection members by developing Terms of Reference and identifying and implementing training needs and resources; • Engage Circle of Protection members in a working relationship with delegated agency;• Other duties as described in the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Degree in Social Work, Sociology or related field. • Minimum of 2-5 years experience working with First Nation communities • Experience facilitating community groups.• Literate in computer and technical equipment operation.• Ability to work within timelines and on budget.• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.• Willing to submit to a Criminal Records Check.

APPLY with resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 PM, April 24, 2013 to: Stsmémelt Project Attn: Jody Beckett, Administrative Assistant 680 Athabasca St. W Kamloops, BC V2H 1C4 Fax: 778-471-5804 [email protected] In accordance with the SNTC Human Resource Policy, the first priority will be to hire qualified persons of Secwepemc ancestry. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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TERM POSITION: Adminstrative Assistant /Williams Lake, BC

POSITION PROFILE: The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Stsmémelt Project staff in the areas of clerical, office coordination, data management and filing. The Executive Assistant also provides event coordination, meeting planning and travel arrangements for the Stsmémelt Project.

The Executive Assistant will:• Provide project staff with administrative support;• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents• Liaise and communicate with band leadership and members, as assigned• Assist with conducting community research, assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents• Update Project’s databases and contact distribution lists• Answer and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence• Develop and order promotional items• Plan, organize and coordinate functions, meetings and special events for the Project. • Prepare Project hosted meeting packages and distribute same.• Update and maintain Facebook page or call for technical service if required.• Coordinate the Project Director’s schedule, appointments, travel arrangements and reservations. • Type correspondence, process documents and distribute as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Recognized completion of an office administration program or equivalent obtained through relevant job experience.• Demonstrated competency in secretarial and administrative tasks• Proven ability to prioritize work flow• Extremely detail oriented• Strong computer literacy, including intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Access Database.• Operation of basic office equipment.• Excellent knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.• Self motivated, organized and capable of working independently.• Previous work experience in a First Nations environment is an asset.• Ability to work within timelines and on budget.• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.• Willing to submit to a Criminal Records Check.

APPLY with resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 PM, April 24, 2013 to:Stsmémelt ProjectAttn: Jody Beckett, Administrative Assistant680 Athabasca St. W, Kamloops, BC V2H 1C4Fax: [email protected] In accordance with the SNTC Human Resource Policy, the first priority will be to hire qualified persons of Secwepemc ancestry. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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Séwemells7éytsen

Séwem: What is the Stsmémelt Project striving to achieve in this next year?

S7éytsen: Confirm Nation’s Governance structure, design a community based transition process

using Circle of Protection committees, assist capacity building with Knucwentwecw Society’s help and continue the legal and language research.

Doreen M. Johnson is back to work after 4.5 months of medical leave! In January, MCFD announced an extension of Stsmémelt Project’s funding for another year to continue its work. The Stsmémelt Project hosted its 3rd year-end conference on March 13th & 14th, at Quaaout Lodge for Secwepemc Chiefs, Band Education, Health, Social Development Directors and Housing Managers, MCFD and agency reps with board members. The Project team reported on all work completed to date and, with input from all participants, developed next fiscal year’s work plan. Briefly, the work is highlighted below: At March’s Secwepemc Unity meeting in Soda Creek and again at the conference, the Chiefs in attendance made a collective nation-based decision to transfer and relocate the Stsmémelt Project to the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council in Williams Lake. The reason for the decision was to focus the financial resources on the 5 northern Band communities because the funding is not sufficient to do a good job in all 17 Bands. The Northern communities will attempt to implement the model that was developed during the last 3 years and during the course of the next year. There will continue to be Stsmémelt Project Working Group meetings so that all 17 Bands can learn from the North’s experience. The goal is to identify any gaps, look at what works best and to monitor success. Following that, the Chiefs will lobby for additional funding to extend the working model into the other communities that want to participate. Tek’wémiple7 Research UnitThe Summary of Legal Foundations Report by lawyer Jay Nelson has been released and is available on the SNTC Virtual Library. The report discusses opportunities to implement, in modern form, Secwepemc legal orders for protecting children and families; describes legal foundations in both domestic and international law. It also proposes a strategy for moving forward toward full jurisdiction and suggests an action plan for implementing this strategy. The first draft of the storytelling research about traditional laws and values for children and families has been completed and compiled into a “Tribal Casebook.” The activities for the research unit in the next fiscal year focus on the communication, promotion and continued research for the use of Secwepemc laws. Specially, we will be working on:

1. Continuing to research Secwepemc laws in the traditional stories for the “Tribal Case Book: Secwepemc Stories and Storytelling” which outlines legal processes, responses and resolutions, obligations, rights and general underlying principles as they relate to children and families and jurisdiction. 2. Using the language glossary research to establish regulations and policies and combining this work with the processes identified from the Tribal Case Book.3. Researching historical child welfare events and analyzing the current influences affecting Secwepemc parents and families. 4. Continuing to gather the statistics for the number of Secwepemc children in care and understand the reasons why they have been placed into, or remain, in care. Language ResearchWhen the Project first began in 2010, the Elders instructed that any alternative child caring and protection model developed for use by the Nation must include the language because “the language holds our traditional laws and ways of doing things.” In keeping with that direction, the Secwepemc language child welfare Glossary was developed and has been completed; however, it is not available for distribution because it lacks Elders’ Councils approval. The Glossary has words or phrases that are commonly used in the child welfare field but has been translated to Secwepemcst’in. Glossary contents have further been divided into 3 categories: traditional laws, Regulations and policies. These will require further research and work with Elders and social workers. The goal is to have a guiding tool available to child welfare workers to assist in completing comprehensive and cultural care plans for children in care. Community EngagementSadly, Barb McLean left the Stsmémelt Project for other adventures. We wish her well in her future endeavors. Before leaving she managed to complete some community plans that were specific to individual community needs and realities. Communities wanted:• A holistic and collaborative approach to child and family services at the band level,• To establish a “community committee” to guide their child and family services • Community services that are culturally relevant and include a healing focus• To keep protection and adoption series with the delegated agency or MCFD but strengthen the relationship with their service provider • To develop capacity to transition prevention and some intervention services to the community• To access capital and operation funding• To begin exercising full jurisdiction of its children and familiesHappy Spring! Contact Us: Stsmémelt ProjectJody Beckett, Administrative AssistantPhone: 778.471.8210 / Fax: 778.471.5804E-mail: [email protected]: www.shuswapnation.org/departments/stsmémelt

Stsmémelt Project News Bulletin - March 2013


Skeetchestn Community School’s Sun Run ExperiencesThese are submissions from the students at Skeetchestn Community School:

Sun Runby Aiyana Maria Jules-Bara Since 2010 I have attended the Vancouver Sun run. Every year I have attended with our school, we have done 13 weeks of training. I thought the training was very effective. Since my first year of Sun run I have been fully committed. The experience of crossing the finish line is amazing every time I do it, and it will never get old no matter how many times I cross that finish line. A day before the sun run we leave Sketchestn at 7:00 am and we get to Vancouver at 3:00 pm it is a long ride we also stop at stores to go to the bathroom and grab a snack. This year we have thirteen kids coming. When we get to Vancouver we take a walk (maybe) before our hotel rooms open, we go and get dressed for swimming. After swimming we go to a restaurant called the old spaghetti factory, we always have fun going to dinner. We go to sleep at 11:00 pm, we wake up at 7:00 am we get our sun run shirts and put on our tracking chips and numbers. After that we go to the sun run starting line, we wait for at least a couple thousand people then we start the Vancouver sun run there are supporters everywhere cheering us on as we are running or walking. There are water stations that have people filling up cups of water for the runners and walkers. Then at the end we go inside the BC place stadium where we get protein bars and refresh ourselves. Then we go home on the bus as we stop for lunch then that is about it. We always have an amazing time at the sun run. This is my last year going to the sun run with the school. After I have to go alone. I hope for the best for the future sun run participants.

Sun Run-Last Year’s Tripby Andrew Karas Every year for the sun run we have to practice so we do 13 weeks of running or walking. It is a 10k walk or run so we start the training at the 10th of January. We got our t-shirts at week 10 of training. Most of the time we get bamboo shirts. Last year they were sky blue, the year before that they were red. The grade 7’s have been in the Sun run for two years the school has done the sun run for four years. The other colors were black and yellow. This year we were going to do purple, but

we did not have the money for them so we are just going to use the shirts the sun run office gives us to use. There are 13 students going to the sun run and three adults. We are going to stay at Rose dale on Robson. They have an indoor pool and a lot of rooms. Last year I stayed in room 1108. It was me, Rory, Tyson and Rory’s dad as the supervisor. All of us went to dinner at the Old Spaghetti factory. I had the spaghetti and spicy meat sauce. It was really good. This year I am going to have the marinated breast of chicken. For some reason me, Rory, Tyson and Treylynd could not stop laughing at the restaurant. Then when we went back to the hotel we started to act like birds for seven or eight blocks until the hotel. A few hours before we went for dinner we all were swimming and there were about ten of us in the pool. Then the next day we woke up at 6:00 am to have showers and breakfast then we started at 8:00 am. Last year it took me three hours to finish. Then we stop at BC Place Stadium for snacks and drinks, then we run back to the bus. For lunch we stop at DQ. Rory fell last year and did not spill his ice cream but he got some scratches. Then it is time to go home. We get back between 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Sun run reportby Andrea Peters This is my sun run information report about the 2013 Vancouver Sun run walk/run that is 10k. We will be eating at the Old Spaghetti factory. We will stay at the Rose dale hotel. I hope there is good food. There is going to be a swimming pool at the hotel. I don’t want to forget anything at the hotel. I am running for the sun run with Aiyana, Demile, Addy and Tyson. There are walkers too which are Rory, Andrew, Austin, Trylynd, Logan, Colten P and TJ. I hope I have the same room with my friends. I think it is going to be a nice day on the sun run day. We will go to DQ and McDonalds I will get the 10 piece chicken nuggets. I’m having marinated chicken breast. Aiyana will have the marinated chicken breast, also at the Spaghetti factory. We will be leaving on April 20,2013. We will leave at 7:30 am. We will come back on Sunday at 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Trinity will be running and walking. Ms. Zutz will be running too. Ms. Zutz will have the homemade Lasagna. Rory’s mom, Clayton and I think his dad is having lasagna too.

“Good Luck to all Sun Runners/Walkers”from the Secwepemc News. Please feel

free to bring back your photos and share with us in the next edition.

“HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”


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Kukstsemc for attending the wake and funeral service for Allan Manuel. Thank you for the cards and floral arrangements ,food donations and also to all the cooks. Al leaves a legacy of historical stories about Neskonlith Lake, residential school and World War 11. We are grateful for his courage for spending four years fighting for our freedom that we have now. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts and sending Al on his spiritual journey. Always in our hearts sister Ethel, Laura, Norma, Doris and our families.

Allan ManuelBorn: September 7th, 1920

Passed on: March 28th, 2013

‘He was proud to serve this country’He was born in Kamloops in 1920, went to residential school and at age 20 volunteered to go to war. Allan August Manuel, 92, was the Tk’emlups Indian Band’s last Second World War veteran. He was also a father, grandfather and great grandfather, a hockey and fastball coach. He died on March 28. “He was our patriarch,” said one of his youngest children, daughter Gord Manuel, 56. Her parents separated when she was 13 and her father took over raising her. “He taught us to take the bull by the horns,” she said. Manuel died after getting sick while recovering from hip surgery. His wake began Wednesday and his funeral is Friday. “He was proud to serve this country,” his daughter said. Allan Manuel went into the Canadian infantry as a 20-year-old who was among 18 Tk’emlups Indian Band members to sign up for battle, even though they couldn’t vote and experienced prejudice before and after their war service. Manuel fought on frontlines in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Belgium. When he returned home, he was a sergeant with six medals pinned to his uniform. “He went in a boy and came out a man. He was 26 when he came out,” his daughter said. Her father was fiercely independent, living on his own and cooking for himself until the end. “He was my friend. He loved me. He was there to change diapers, he was there to carry you. He was everything to me. I’m going to miss him,” she said. Allan Manuel leaves behind seven children, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a reminder to always remember the war. In November 2011, when he spoke to The Daily News about his war memories, he said the lessons learned need to be passed on to future generations. “It’s part of history,” he said. “The wars should be part of their learning.”

Last of Tk’emlups Second World War Veterans

We would like to wish our Beautiful and Loving Mother Linda Wood a Happy Birthday for May 13th. “We wish you a wonderful day” Love your children.

Happy Birthday to Lizette Donald for April 23rd, She will be turning 97 from 5 generations of the Donald family. We are having a Birthday Celebration on April 20th, 2013 at noon at Lizette’s house located 69 Dunn Lake Road. 16 kms outside Barriere, in Chu Chua. For more information contact [email protected]

Happy Birthday “Spoobies” our loving sister Annette Christopher for May 9th, love your family.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE WOMEN IN THIS WORLD WHO DO SUCH A GREAT

JOB !!!


Dr. Melissa Bradwell, Naturopathic Doctor, is available for appointments for registered band members of: • Skeetchestn • Tk’emlups • Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band You must reside on one of the three reserves listed. To book an appointment call QHS at 250-314-6732

130 Chilcotin RoadKamloops, BC V2H 1G3

Ph: 250-314-6732Fax: 250-314-6742

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Kamloops, BC V2H 1G3Ph: 250-31-6732

Fax: 250-314-6742

Whispering Pines Sports & Recreation Centre Open Rodeo July 20 & 21, 2013

EVENTS—Buckles Added All Main EventsMajor Events; Entry + Fees CASH ONLYBareback Riding $1,000.00 added plus BuckleSaddlebronc Riding $1,000.00 added plus Buckle Stock Bronc Riding $1,000.00 added plus buckleBullriding $1,500.00 added plus Buckle Tie-down Roping $1,500.00 added plus BuckleSteer Wrestling $1,500.00 added plus BuckleTeam Roping 3x $1,500.00 added plus Buckle Ladies Barrelracing $1,500.00 added plus Buckle Ladies Breakaway $1,000.00 added plus Buckle

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