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Kanaka Bar Indian Band

November 2019 NEWSLETTER Farmer’s Almanac: Full Beaver Moon

This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze to ensure a

supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the

name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now

actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty

Moon.

Full Moon: Nov 12, 2019 New Moon: Nov 26th, 2019

Events for November 2nd – Lunch & Learn

4th- Chief & Council Mtg. at 9 am

8-10th – Lytton Remembrance Day Pow- Wow

Kumsheen School

11th- Remembrance Day-Office Closed

-In Flanders Field

14th- Giving Voices Workshop- Healthy/unhealthy

Relationships.

16th- Lunch & Learn

21st- Chief & Council Mtg. at 1pm

- Community Band Mtg. – 5pm

28th- Giving Voices Workshop- Elder Abuse

See Health Calendar in newsletter

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CEO Blue

Triangulation-We have all participated in this at some point.

You have a disagreement with a sibling, instead of approaching the sibling you had a disagreement with,

you rope in your oldest brother from another community to discuss how horrible the other sibling is.

Venting feels great especially if you are successful in convincing your “good sibling” of how horrible your

other sibling is. What you have created is a Communication Triangle. These triangles in the short term make

us feel better as we feel vindicated, but they fuel poor communication and divisions in the family, the

workplace is no exception. When you rope a third party to discuss an issue you had with another person,

our version of the story is often biased, and we fail to engage with the offending party so a resolution or

healing can begin. This also creates fertile ground for gossip and damaged reputation. As adults, we are the

blueprint from which our children learn how to engage with others and navigate through life. Learning to

solve conflict amongst us is setting a firm foundation of how future generations engage with each other. So

how do we break this triangle?

• It begins with increasing your awareness of your own habits to create insider/outsider relationships

(gossip). Be thoughtful regarding when and why you tend to engage in insider/outsider dynamics. Notice when you are reaching around the person you are upset with to vent to a third person.

• Examine your reasons for the indirect communication. Think about why you are going around the person you are struggling with. What feelings/emotions are present for you? Are you feeling hurt by the other person? Are you upset about something that happened? Take a minute (or many minutes) to think about and evaluate your feelings about the situation and the feedback you would like the other person to have about their impact on you.

Once you have a more clear sense of why you want to create insider/outsider relationships (gossip), see if

you can use positive communication skills to express what you are feeling to the person you are in conflict

with directly (instead of using your brother to relay the message). By talking to the person directly, and

using direct and non-judgmental communication, you can eliminate the triangle and increase your chance of

making real changes in your relationships. Remember, people don’t tend to change unless they know they

need to.

Let’s break the triangle of gossip and slander, by learning to resolve conflict between us when it occurs. This

will create a healthy home, workplace and community that we can all enjoy being a part of.

Adapted from https://motivationandchange.com/improve-communication-through-greater-awareness-of-

triangulation/

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Kanaka Bar Health Department

Spiritually Mental

Dignity, Values Understanding

Connection and Awareness

Reflection Perspective and

Leadership

Emotional Physical

Action, Skills Relationships

Sustainability Cooperation

and Health Trust and

Empowerment

Physical

Community Health Nurse

• Community Health Nurse (CHN) in community every 2 weeks. CHN is available to do

Any health screening, assist with medication teaching, immunizations, newborn visits

And child ages & stages assessment and to answer any health-related questions. CHN

Can assist you design an individualized health care plan to achieve your wellness goals.

Lunch and Learn

November 13th & 27th

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Mental/Emotional

Counselling Services

• Counselling services through Nla’kapamux Nation Shared Services.

Wanda Dexel and Elizabeth Perdok-Waboose are in community by appointment only on

Tuesday.

Please contact the Health department for a referral and to schedule your appointment.

Vince Abbott is in community every Friday to offer counselling services and activities for men.

Time in community is 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.

Education

• Mac Cassia, Adult Education Program Coordinator at Stein Valley is available to help

community members design an individualized learning plan. Services include basic literacy,

grade 12 diploma, computer literacy and post-secondary education readiness. Please

contact Education department and speak to Janet Samson for further details.

Spiritual

• Traditional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer Brown providing services through LFN for Lytton

area communities. Jennifer will soon be providing services at Kanaka. Please stay tuned for

start date.

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Social Development

Declaration Forms due Thursday November 21st, 2019.

All SA clients may contact Darlene Garcia at the band office

from Monday-Thursday.

Please see receptionist to confirm Darlene’s schedule to meet.

Darlene does not work Friday’s; if you have any questions or

concerns please contact Carnation or drop in to see Carnation at

the health building.

Do you know the mushroom man? The one from Siwash Rd? His name is Francis aka. Rodney Garcia. Francis has been on a mission lately of picking mushrooms and before he gets to his home, he has come by the band office a few times to share his harvest with us. Thank you for increasing my mushroom palate from just portabella, shitake and cremini to chanterelle (still waiting for pines Francis :D ). Sharing is caring and you have demonstrated that. Thanks Francis!

Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone

feels loved and believes in the goodness in people

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed

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Garden

Well, I have taken all the plants and put into the compost or given to the chickens.

turned the dirt, made a brand-new asparagus bed, planted garlic and transferred some

strawberries to another area.

Ron B. came Oct 15-17th and cleaned up the water fall garden.

Friday October 25th, was my “last day” for garden. It has been a pleasure working with

Kanaka in your beautiful “food forest”. Happy to see the gardens closing down; really

well and I look forward to planting in the spring. I hope you all enjoyed Kanaka’s

Farmers Market as there were lots of produce this year.

Thank you to those that have given your feedback on “what to grow” next in the Greenhouse such as

spinach, swiss chard, kale, peppers and peas, cherry tomatoes and some more greens (lettuce).

Facebook Notice Board

Kanaka Bar Indian Band has launched a new Facebook Page.

The title of the page “Kanaka Bulletin”. Please check the page frequently for community updates.

The page Administrators are listed on the page and are available to answer questions only during regular

business hours from 8:00am -5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Please be respectful when an opportunity for comments is allowed.

Anyone posting inappropriate or disrespectful comments will be denied access to the site.

Seasonal Highway Closures Before you travel; please check with www.drivebc.ca or call Toll Free (no charge):

1-800-550-4997 Whether it be due to weather or accidents or road repairs. Schedule your travel to leave early and pack water and healthy snacks.

It is important we respect our “Highway

Workers” and allow them to rest when they have returned home from a long day

or night’s work. Please call Drive BC.

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Membership Clerk

Dorrie will be doing membership on Wednesdays Only from 1PM-3:45PM

Kanaka Bar Band Members-Free

Non-Members-$20

Please make an appointment, if you come in after 3pm your status card may not be done until the next day.

Documents you need to produce to Verify Identity are:

For Adult Certificate of Indian Status:

S.I.N Not Accepted. Absolutely no photo copied I.D’s Accepted or damaged documents-must be original.

One of 3 Identifications you need to bring in are:

-Valid Canadian Passport

-New version of CIS (after 2007)

-New Enhanced Driver’s License Or

2 of the Following I.D’s and One must be a Photo I.D.

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate

Provincial Health Card -

Student ID

Firearms License

Certificate of Indian Status (not expired more than 6 months)

Please call or email your present mailing address and email address if you have moved in the last

6months - 1yr.

The clearer we are about what we want,

The more likely it is that we’ll get it.

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In Flanders Fields- MAY 1915

During the early days of the Second Battle of Ypres a young Canadian artillery officer, Lieutenant Alexis

Helmer, was killed on 2 May, 1915 in the gun positions near Ypres. An exploding German artillery shell

landed near him. He was serving in the same Canadian artillery unit as a friend of his, the Canadian

military doctor and artillery commander Major John McCrae.

As the brigade doctor, John McCrae was asked to conduct the burial service for Alexis because the

chaplain had been called away somewhere else on duty that evening. It is believed that later that evening,

after the burial, John began the draft for his now famous poem “In Flanders Fields”.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Born Nov 30, 1872-Jan 28, 1918 BY JOHN MCCRAE

Chickens Kanaka Eggs $4/doz. 18 Pk. $ 6

Honey Honey extraction has been done and we have honey for sale☺

Prices are: $10 for 250ml

$15 for 500ml

$25 for 1L.

Please visit the Health Office if you are interested in purchasing any eggs or honey.

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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS

The Education Department will be providing basic skills on computers and phones. Learn at your own pace.

If you have a laptop or phone, please bring it.

Dates: November 8,12, 13, 14 & 15th

Time: 12-1pm or 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Kanaka Health Building

Please call the Education Department @ 250 455-2200 and speak to Janet to register for the classes

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Kanaka Bar Indian Band Job Postings

A Great opportunity for qualified individuals to join Kanaka Bar Indian Band and take your

careers to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government.

Please call Carnation or refer to website

Human Resources Supervisor

Reports to CEO Programs & Services

Job Description

Summary

The Human Resources Supervisor at Kanaka Indian Band will be responsible to provide the

focused HR generalist support to Kanaka staff and management.

The HR Supervisor is responsible for administering, interpreting and developing HR policies,

procedures and programs while focusing on the talent management, organizational

effectiveness and employee relations needs of their assigned departments.

The HR Supervisor must manage multiple tasks and demands while providing excellent

service to employees and management.

The HR Supervisor is expected to establish and maintain collaborative working

relationships with Managers in their assigned areas and gain an understanding of the

businesses, programs or services they are serving.

2693 Siwash Rd., PO Box 610, Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0 Phone: 250 455 2200 Fax: 250-455-2201

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Education & Social Services Coordinator

Reports to CEO Programs & Services

Job Description

Summary

The Education & Social Services Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, managing and

delivering education, social, language programs to the community members of Kanaka Bar across

the lifespan. The Director of Education & Social Services’ main objective is to achieve success in

meeting Kanaka’s vision statement regarding community development by creating a personalized

program for each member.

For more information on the community, please review our website at: http://www.kanakabarband.ca/

Education & Social Services Internship

Reports to CEO Programs & Service

Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of CEO of programs and services, the Education & Social Services Intern

is responsible for planning, developing, managing and delivering education, social, language programs to the community members of Kanaka Bar Band across the lifespan. The Education

& Social Services’ Intern’s main objective is to achieve success in meeting Kanaka’s vision

statement regarding community development by creating a personalized educational program for each member.

For more information on the community, please review our website at: http://www.kanakabarband.ca/

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From the Office of CEO Orange

Kathryn Brooks

Happy November!

I’m watching the snow creeping down the mountain and

realize that I am not ready for winter. I hope everyone is

trying to get ready before it hits ☺

Fall/Winter Fuel Management has started. Please be

cautious if you are out and about in the forests. They will

be falling and burning brush. Please stay clear of any work

areas.

Kanaka Bar Indian Band is the recipient of the 2019 MNP-

AFOA Canada Indigenous Community Excellence Award.

This award celebrates Indigenous Communities for

achievements in finance, management and leadership.

Zain and I were honored to travel to Saskatoon to receive this award for the community on

October 10, 2019. We accepted many congratulations for all of Kanaka’s accomplishments!

Congratulations!!!!

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Kanaka Land & Holdings Ltd.

Goodbye October, Hello

On behalf of Kanaka Land and Holdings, we would like to thank you for allowing us

into your homes. Whether it be for minor repairs, chimney cleaning, filter replacement.

We’re here to ensure that you and your home are safe. Thank you for helping us maintain

our water supply in case of an emergency, the water restriction has been lifted.

With cooler weather upon us here are some things that should be done:

• Make sure to disconnect garden hoses from all taps

• Make sure that taps are closed tightly, so the pipe doesn’t freeze

• Ensure your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors work properly, replace

batteries if needed.

A friendly reminder that rent is due on or before the 1st of every month. We have an

alternate payment option. If you prefer e-transfers please send to: sfo@kanakabarband.ca

the question could be simple such as “ Where do you work”? password would be “Kanaka”

please state in the memo that it is for rent.

Recycling:

As you all know we have launched a recycling program this past June. Do you have any

feedback for us? What is working? What isn’t working? How can we improve to make

recycling an even bigger success?

Please contact Carnation, Pauline Christine or AJ @ 250.455.2200 for any and all feedback.

If you have a concern with your home or a repair is needed, please contact Christine or AJ

@ 250.455.2200

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Kanaka Bar Employment Services Ltd.

Hi All, Happy NOVEMBER ,

Winter is fast approaching. Leaves have changed color, the snow is creeping lower down the mountains, we have had our first frost. As of October 1st KBES has shifted into winter prep. The crew’s have been sifting sand at the Gravel Pit, and stock piling sand for this winter season. We have been winterizing our machines and vehicles. We have had requests from KLH to winterize the admin and Health building. JUST A REMINDER to please be mindful when driving up and down Siwash Road as the crew’s are out grading and maintaining the roads. Before passing them make sure they see you.

KBES O&M would like to remind the community that garbage collection is Wednesday’s and recycle days are Thursday’s. Please ensure that recycling is put into bags. Loose recycling can get contaminated and they will no longer be able to be recycled. If cardboard/paper gets wet and soggy it will not be able to be recycled and will end up going to the landfill. We would like to thank all that have been recycling. If you have any questions regarding recycling, please contact AJ Spinks at the Band Office.

Fuel Management has started, crews are on the ground. The posting for crews went out with a deadline for crews to apply by Friday, October 11, 2019. We had 7 crews apply, and we are hiring 3 crews this year.

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Kanaka Bar Employment Services Ltd.

KLH contracted KBES to clean all houses chimneys. Thank you to Donald Jr, and Darrel for doing this for us. From October 7-9 SNC Lavalin was here to plant 500 tree’s and remove the old silt screen fencing at the Conrad derailment site. KBES was contracted by the Health department to expand the chicken coop. Now the girls have a bit more room to run around.

Kanaka is still pursuing getting Fire Smart Recognized. We hope next Spring we will have our shiny new Fire Smart sign (this photo is an example of what our sign will look like). We would like to thank all that have been taking the steps in Fire Smarting your homes and yards. This is our 1st and best defence in keeping our homes safe in the event of a wildfire. If you have any questions regarding Fire Smart or would like suggestions on how you can further Fire Smart your home please feel free to come in and chat with Martina, or you can go on to the firesmartcanada.ca website for more information. Fire Smart activities will be an ongoing thin as we will need to do this to keep our Fire Smart designation current. When we meet the requirements Fire Smart Canada will send us a new sticker for every year that we are Fire Smart recognized.

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Kanaka Bar Indian Band

250-455-2200

Toll Free: 1-844-655-2200

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Nlha.kApmhh (Language)

Silent Night

Would any members or community members like to

learn to Sing “Silent Night” in our language for the

Winter Gathering?

Where: Health Building

Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm

Dates: Wednesdays:

November: 6th, 13th,20 & 27th

December: 4th & 11th.

If you are interested, please contact Pauline or Angela at

250-455-2000. All are welcome to learn.

email: hwcoordinator@kanakabarband.ca or

communications@kanakabarband.ca

under CC BY-SA-NC

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