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Community Newsletter †upaqu‰aqpi–k 2020 (October)
–akis“nuk First Nation News
NEW Chief & Council
Ryan Nicholas is –akis“nuk First Nation’s new Chief. Voted in at the
September 10th By-Election.
Rosemary Phillips and Allan Nicholas
are our two new Councillors.
Results of the By-Election:
116 of actual voters out of a possible 228 voters.
( 2 rejected ballots)
Vote Count:
99
85
68
42
Nominees:
Ryan Nicholas
Rosemary Phillips
Allan Nicholas
Darcy Fisher
Barbara Fisher 34
Inside this issue
October Calendar……............ 2
Community Notice................... 3
Employment Opportunities..... 4
Attention All Hunters................ 5
Understanding our Treaties..... 6
Safety Tips................................. 7
Virtual Career Fair..................... 8
Ktunaxa Word Search................9
Odds & Ends............................. 10
Did you know............................10
Elder’s Advisory Group Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
10:30 am AFN Band Hall *can be made available by ZoomContact Stephanie Sam before October 9 if you will be attending. 250.342.6301 ext. 3807
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
MONDAY– FRIDAY 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. CLOSED at noon for an hour.
Due to the ongoing effects of CoVid-19 the office is operating a bit differently and we ask that you follow CoVid-19 protocol in the office.
To cut down on contact with others, if you havea question or concern, please call the office:250.342.6301
If possible, call and make an appointmentbefore you come in.
If you do come in for an appointment, pleaseuse hand sanitizer upon entering the building.
Please maintain physical distancing (6 feet) Wear a mask if you are unable to maintain the 6 foot distance
between persons. If are sick, or have traveled outside of Canada or have been in
contact with someone with CoVid-19, please come back when youare feeling better.stay safe wash your hands often do not touch your face
Monday, October 12, 2020
Chief Ryan Nicholas standing on the site of the newAFN Elder's housing project.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Chief &
Council
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Administration
Office CLOSED
THANKSGIVING
Chief &
Council
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Elder’s Group
Mtg
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Chief &
Council
Halloween
†upaqu‰aqpi–k means “falling leaves” in Ktunaxa
The tenth month by our Gregorian calendar, October shares a root with octopus and octagon—the Latin octo and Greek okto, meaning “eight.” So, how did October become the 10th month? The original Roman calendar had only ten months, and October was the eighth month. Julius Caesar expanded the calendar year from 10 months to 12. He added January & February to the beginning of the year and October became the 10th month, but kept it’s name.
Birthstone: Opal & Tourmaline
Flower: Marigolds
Zodiac Signs: Libra -September 23– October 22,
Scorpio– October 23– November 22
October
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September 23, 2020
WATER OPS WILL BE FLUSHING BOTH NORTH AND
CENTRAL FIRE HYDRANTS AS A PART OF ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE FROM SEPTEMBER 27- OCTOBER 30
Dear community,
Dorell and I will be starting our fall flushing routine.
Please be advised that you may experience slight water discoloration, odor, sediment discharge and/or change of taste as a normal effect of the flushing. These side effects may last for up to 3 days after the process is completed.
If any of this occurs please trying running COLD your water to flush out the lines on your property and if necessary remove the aerator from the tap to clear blockages.
If there’s any Questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call the band office (250-342-6301) during regular office hours or you can reach Quentin: ([email protected]). you can also reach me on my cell if any emergencies occur. Please leave a short message and a call back
number if I can’t come to the phone. (250-341-7005)
COMMUNITY NOTICE
F a l l W a t e r M a i n
F l u s h i n g
Thank you for your cooperation
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Employment Opportunities
LIFE SKILLS WORKER Detox & Recovery Program SOCIAL SECTOR
CASUAL POSITION Human Resources Manager Ktunaxa Nation
Council PO Box 7825 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
[email protected] Fax: 250.489.2438
COVID-19 JANITOR CORE SERVICES- FACILITIES DEPARTMENT 3 TERM POSITIONS Human Resources
Ktunaxa Nation Council PO 7825 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
[email protected] Fax: (250) 489-2438
YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELLOR FULL-TIME - PERMA-
NENT Yaqan Nukiy (Creston, BC) Jaime Vienneau, HR
Generalist Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services So-
ciety 7472 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
YOUTH CARE WORKER CASUAL POSITION CRANBROOK, BC Jaime Vienneau Human Resources
Generalist Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society 7472 Mission Road Cranbrook,
BC, V1C 7E5 [email protected]
KINSHIP CAREGIVERS NEEDED Please email or contact: Marcel Germer 250 489-4563
Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd (KEL)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply immediately.
For any questions please email resume to: [email protected] or
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Position If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply immedi-
ately. For any questions please email resume to: [email protected] or
CUSTODIAN PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION Please submit your cover
letter and resume marked “confidential” to: Amanda Gnucci, HR
Generalist Aqam Administration 7470 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC,
V1C 7E5 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: 250-426-8935
Closing Date: Open until a successful candidate is found. Thank you to all those that apply, how-
ever only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
MAINTENANCE WORKER Please send your resume and cover letter stating your in-
terest and qualifications via email to [email protected]
ACCOUNTING OFFICE MANAGER/ HORTICULTURALIST Please send your resume and
cover letter stating your interest and qualifications via email to: [email protected]
For Complete Job Descriptions & Qualifications please visit:
http://www.ktunaxa.org/careers/current-postings/ 4
For more information: www.gov.bc.ca/chronicwastingdiseaseContact: Cait Nelson or Ian Adams Wildlife Health Biologist KNC Wildlife Biologis [email protected] [email protected] 250-751-3219
Instructions for Dropoff:
• Fill in ear tag (provided at drop off locations)
• Fasten tag to ear• Place head in sealed garbage bag (provided)
• Place head + tag in freezer.• Check website or QR code link
for results and updates
Do not remove head too close to jaw!
DROP OFF LOCATIONS • ʔaq̓am (freezer beside new Nupqu office location)• Canyon General Store, Creston• Elkford Rod and Gun Club, Elkford• Golden Rod and Gun Club, Golden• Grasmere General Store, Grasmere• Gwinner's Country Butcher, Kimberley• Jaffray Sports & Hardware, Jaffray (Drop-off is
24/7)• Kimberley Sausage and Meats, Kimberley (Only
customers may drop off heads)• Rick’s Fine Meat and Sausage, Cranbrook• Rocky Mountain Meats, Sparwood• Skyway Auto Service, Creston• South Country Services, Elko• Two Pump Paul's, Yahk• Wes's Country Meats, Fernie• Wynndel Foods, Wynndel
British Columbia is collecting deer (white-tail and mule), elk and moose heads to test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Though welcome to test all deer, elk and
moose, deer in WMUs 4-1 through 4-7 are particularly important to test.
Though not detected in BC, CWD is known in northwest Montana near Libby.
Voluntary for Ktunaxa Citizens, but please help protect our food security by submitting your deer, elk or moose head for testing. Ktunaxa hunters
sample submissions is Voluntary both in the listed areas and out
ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS
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Understanding Our Treaties
Hello everyone.
For your information, the Understanding Our Treaties website is now live.
The Commission plans to continue to support the website to include more BC
negotiations information.
The Gordon Foundation has hosted a number of treaty simulations for youth,
usually done alongside the annual gathering of the Land Claims Agreements
Coalition who also works closely with this group.
?iisaaksamis (with respect) Angela Wesley, Commissioner
BC Treaty Commission [email protected]
Cell: 250-615-9303
https://www.understandingtreaties.ca/6
Safety Tips for Caregivers
ChildrenChildren
All children are at risk for using fire unsafely. Many
fires happen simply because matches and lighters are left
within a child’s reach.
and Fireand Fire
Children “playing” with or starting fires is dangerous and costly. Each year these fires cause hundreds of injuries, millions of dollars in damage, and are most likely to kill young children under the age of 5.
Some children play with fire out of curiosity, boredom, or peer pressure, not realizing its danger. But other children misuse fire because they are struggling with problems or emotions. Without proper intervention and instruction, children who misuse fire will very likely do it again. However, if punishment is the only intervention strategy used, it could actually contribute to the problem.What can you do?
Understand that children and fire are a deadly combination.If you suspect a child is unusually interested in fire or is setting fires, take immediate action. Follow these safety tips. Contact your local fire department, school, burn center, or counseling agency to get help from specially trained experts.
Important!Follow these tips to keep your family safe:• Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children, up
high, preferably in a locked cabinet.• Closely supervise children, making sure that they are kept
away from other fire sources, including lit candles, cigarettes,bonfires, and stoves.
• It is natural for young children to be curious and askquestions about fire, play with fire trucks, or pretend to cook.Use these opportunities to teach them about fire safety.
• Explain that fire moves very fast and can hurt as soon as ittouches them. Tell them that this is why matches and lightersare tools for adults only.
• Teach young children to never touch matches or lighters.They must go tell a grown-up when matches or lighters arefound.
• Establish clear rules and consequences about unsupervisedand unauthorized uses of fire.
• Be a good example! Always use fire sources — matches,lighters, candles, fireplaces, and campfires — in a safe manner.Never treat them as toys, or children may imitate you.
• Talk with children about what their friends or other childrenare doing with fire. What are they seeing online in videogames, on TV, in movies, and on social media? Teach themspecific ways to resist the peer pressure to misuse fire.
• Give praise for showing respect and age-appropriateresponsible behavior toward fire.
and
NATIONAL FIREPROTECTION ASSOCIATIONThe leading information and knowledge resourceon fire, electrical and related hazards
nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 20177
CAREER FAIRThursday, October 15, 2020
1:00 pm Pacific | 2:00 pm Mountain
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a camp? ATCO Frontec has a number of career opportunities at our camp facilities and we’re looking for some great people to join our team. Join our virtual career fair and learn about the positions we have available such as:
• 1st, 2nd or 3rd Cook• Salad/Sandwich Maker• Baker’s Helper
• General Kitchen Help• Pot and Dishwasher• Front Desk Attendant
• Janitor• Camp Attendant• Maintenance
Register Now!Contact Tanya Rexin at 587-216-7547 or email - [email protected]
Virtual
Once you register, you’ll be sent a Microsoft Teams link via email to join the event. 8
Word Search First Nations in Canada
Word List
AATLEINKWAAN
ATHABASCAN
BEOTHUK
DENETHAH
DUNNEZA
HEILTSUK
KOSKIMO
MIKMAQ
MOHAWK
NICOLA
SEKANI
SENECA
SUMAS
TOBACCO
TSILHQOTIN
WETSUWETEN
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Z F Y T W Y F C N O C C A B O T K M
J B H T A T H A B A S C A N W C K U
H Y G P F F L B U J T O A Z T S O Z
D Z N U P A O H A T V A V K I K O G
K C P Y N C L Q D O W P G W M Z D B
Z Y C I D E P P G K X X U Z Y E P G
N W Z A C N N R N O R K C Y N B L B
I Z L D U E E I F K M H W E Q H U C
T B J M J S E N H A U E T A Q G U P
O O G K F L K E D T M H L A H N K C
Q M C F T F I T D X A W T S P O O B
H I H A P L B E I H S L I O O T M V
L K A S T L P W S I E G D M E I C Z
I S X S N C R U N S K E N E S B C U
S O U S A M U S N Z A Z E N N U D Z
T K Z I E Q R T H S N F W U L H Z S
G F T M L W D E L Q I N I C O L A O
E I E Q C N L W S Y U Q A M K I M S
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–akis“nuk First Nation #3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L2250.342.6301 [email protected] www.akisqnuk.org
ODDS & ENDS
Did you know….
COVID-19 exposure reported at
J.A. Laird Elementary School in Inver-
mere. A student has been exposed to
COVID-19 at Interior Health reports a
student case on Sept. 14/15.
BEWARE OF BEARIN THE AREA
Seen in the AFN subdivisionOCTOBER 2
Lakeshore Resort & Campground is being
prepared for winter and will close its
gates until Spring:
Gates close October 16, 2020.
BC First Nations Community Statistics from Indigenous Services
Canada (ISC), September 24th, 2020
CoVid-19 Statistics in British Columbia
Band Office Closures - 145
First Nations Emergency Operation Centres - 120
Declared State of Local Emergency - 66 (+1 from last week)
Community Closures - 114 (+1 - Witset First Nation/Moricetown )
BC First Nations COVID-19 Cases
The total number of First Nations COVID-19 lab confirmed cases is 324 (111 on
-reserve) in BC as of Sept. 17th, 2020.
A condition
called Synes-
thesia can
cause senses
to overlap. In
other words
some people
can taste
words & hear
colors.
Mini M & Ms are better than normal ones because they cater to the very specific urge to eat colorful aquarium gravel.
If an eyebrow waxing appointment seems relaxing… you know that you have reached peak “mom-bie” mode. Someone is pouring hot wax on your face, near your eyes and rip-ping out eyebrow hair and you are like: “at least I get to lay down and close my eyes!”
My wife said that I never buy her flowers. I didn’t even know she sold flowers.
I didn’t think wearing orthopedic shoes would help… I stand corrected.
I woke up laughing this morning…. I must have slept funny.
If you get a message from me about canned meat… don’t open it…. It’s spam!
Social Sector Overview - http://www.ktunaxa.org/five-pillars/social-3/Detox Intake Forms - http://www.ktunaxa.org/reports/detox-physician-referral-documents/General Inquiries regarding Detox: 250-421-7693Detox Staff: 778-517-5603
The vision for the Ktunaxa Nation begins with “Strong, Healthy citizens…” – the Social Sector’s objective is to create and maintain vital health and wellbeing systems that are integrated, culturally grounded, easily accessed and oriented to achieving this goal.Intake & Referral Documents/Forms For Social Sector Detox, Recovery and Counselling Programs
