November Newsletter - Shuswap Indian Band · 2019-11-11 · Shuswap Indian Band November 2019 November 2019 1 November Newsletter Lands Department Our new website is up and running!

Shuswap Indian Band November 2019

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November Newsletter

Lands Department

Our new website is up and running! Call us if you spot any errors!

www.shuswapband.net

Community Resiliency Investment Program 2020

We just applied for some more fuel treatment mitigation work here on the Reserve. We will post when the

project has been approved!! Let us know if you are interested in working and please contact

[email protected] or 250.341.3678 ext. 1014.

N o v e m b e r 1 1 Remembrance Day Shuswap Band

offices will be

CLOSED for

statutory holiday.

COMMUNITY STREGTHENING NIGHT

Candlelight and walk for the

veteran’s banners downtown

Invermere November 6th at

Shuswap Hall

Christmas Bonus Cheques

Cut off for address change is

NOV 26th

**please phone, email or stop

in to let front desk reception

know if you have a change of

address

mailto:[email protected]


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We have a project currently going that is off reserve and are looking for more workers please contact

[email protected] or 250.341.3678 ext. 1014.

STEEL BRIDGE

We are in talks with CP Rail to do some upgrades to the area near the steel Bridge. Ideas are a parking lot

with benches a grassy area and a dedicated firepit with proper pathways down to the rivers edge. Let us know

your thoughts or ideas.

SECT 35 HIGHWAY WIDENING

In our negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation (MoTI) we are looking at having Moti cover the costs to

pave all the roads and driveways on the Reserve. Stay tuned for more information!

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Columbia River Researcher Update and Information:

A series of meetings this fall will seek public input and update Columbia Basin communities about the

current Columbia River Treaty negotiations.

“As we continue discussions about the future of the treaty, it’s vital that we stay connected with basin communities and engage them in a way that wasn’t done when the treaty was first drafted,” said Katrine Conroy, B.C.’s Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty. “Engaging face-to-face with communities plays an important part in the current process, and what we hear informs the discussions at the negotiating table.”

The meetings will include presentations by Indigenous Nations on their ongoing study of ecosystems in

the Columbia Basin, as well as an update on how the Province is working to address community interests.



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Lake Roosevelt Forum 2019 Conference will be Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19-20 2019 in Spokane

WA. The Columbia River Treaty: Envisioning the Future topics:

• Salmon reintroduction,

• irrigation and water use,

• power and river operations,

• ecosystem functions and more.

The link to the Conference for information:

https://lrf.org/

Did You know:

Not only is Revelstoke located in a rainforest, but it’s one of the rarest rainforests in the world! The inland temperate rainforest, and especially the old growth forest around Revelstoke, is a rich eco system of cedar and hemlock trees and hosts a wide variety of animals and plant life. BC is the only place in the world to find this particular type of forest. The mountain caribou makes its home in this type of forest because of the deep snow in the winter and the forests around Revelstoke play a key part in their protection. Revelstoke area is home to lots of other large mammals including grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, cougars, wolverines, moose, martens, coyotes, lynx, deer and mountain goats. https://seerevelstoke.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-revelstoke/

Date: 1913

https://lrf.org/

https://seerevelstoke.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-revelstoke/


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https://search-bcarchives.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/athalmer-bc

The Athalmere drawbridge; removed in 1913.

Did You know:

The Kinbaskets or "children or people of Kenp&'sket" (the name of their original chief). This band live

on reserves nearly opposite the mouth of Toby Creek, on the right bank of Columbia River, not far

from the outlet of Lower Columbia or Salmon Lake. They lived for many years in a more or less

nomadic state, wintering and ranging in the Columbia valley, chiefly between Golden and

Windermere.

James Teit. The Shuswap. In The Jesup North Pacific Expedition, Memoir of the Amaericam Museum of Natural History. Vol. 11.

October 7 2019

Attended a Field trip to the Revelstoke Museum and Archives. The field trip was a presentation on: “Stories

Beneath the Surface” by Cathy English

This presentation was about the losses of Agriculture, homes, land and buildings in the area.

Acknowledgement was given to the four First Nations, (however made comments of leaning more towards the

Sinixt and Syilx due to them being closer to Revelstoke and the Arrow Lakes). The community had to build up

their ball field or would have lost it when the flood came or high water. Home was moved, church on fire,

news paper clipping “Premier Bennett Dedicates Big Arrow Dam”. Had drawing from children all drawings

say: “the flats used to be farmlands and then they flooded”, or “flats used to be farmland”.

During this presentation, Cathy had mention having a signed agreement with the first nation Sinixt- Syilx. Also

mentioned the fur trading post was under water due to the flooding. On October 8, 2019, I called Cathy English

in regard to the agreement. Cathy does not recall saying anything about the agreement. Cathy continues to

say there is an agreement signed with School District 19. Then retracts that by saying she shouldn’t be saying

something she knows nothing about. I question the Fur trading Post that is under water, and she says she is

not sure why she said that but would look into to make sure. A follow up call will be made in regard to the

above.

Walk through the Native Historical Area: Revelstoke, B.C. Museum - Pictures

https://search-bcarchives.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/athalmer-bc


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Do you or your family remember how the area looked, what was in the area around the time you were here?

Any Shuswap Names given for the area (s)? Was there talk about the trails in the area? Hunting, roots,

berries?

Would love to hear about stories of the area.

Christine Warbrick CRT Researcher for SIB/SNTC RR#2, 3A-492 Arrow Road Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2 250.341.3678 ext. 1016 Toll free: 1.833.847.0727 Fax: 250.341.3683 Email: [email protected]

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Christmas Bonus Cheques

To ensure you receive your 2019 Christmas Bonus, please have your mailing address updated with Jaclyn at

Front Desk. Phone or email your address changes in to reception by November 26, 2019 4:00 pm

Christmas bonus cheques will be mailed out Friday December 6, 2019 at noon. If you have someone else is

picking up your cheque please let reception know via phone call or email [email protected].

ARE YOU 2019 ELIGIBLE????

If you had a baby in 2019, please ensure you send a copy of Birth Certificate (must have your name on this

document) to Candice Sam and/or Clarissa Stevens ASAP to receive Baby Bonus.

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A special shout out to our members born in October

BRANDON COTE, NYLA NICHOLAS, SOPHIA THOMAS, SAM THOMSON, KASH THOMAS, CLARISSA

STEVENS, DANNY PASCAL SR, KAYLEIGH, HANNA CAPILO, ZACK MCCLUSKIE, ZACH THOMAS,

FRANK SAM SR, ALICE SAM, TONY PASCAL, BASIL STEVENS JR, GLADY SAM

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Health Program

Dr Mannheimer: will be at the Shuswap band on Tuesday November 26th and December 10th

Food Box Dates: Thursday November 7th and 21st, December 5th, our Christmas Hamper will be on Thursday

December 19th from 12-3pm. Any food boxes not picked up by 3pm will be distributed to other members in nee.

Flu Shots: Available at the Shuswap Band office. Call Shauna to book appointment

Dietician/ Diabetic Educator: Will be in Monday November 25th from 1-4pm. Please call Shauna or Dina to book

appointment.

Foot Care: Thursday November 28th

Beauty Day: We are happy to announce our annual Celebration of Beauty is scheduled for Friday December

13th from 12-7pm in the basement of the Territorial Operations building. We will have hair, nails, hair removal,

reflexology, traditional medicine, custom orthotics company, facials, and much more. Poster to come!!!

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Social Assistance Cheque Issue Dates For 2019

NOV. 20 DEC 18

Cheques can be picked up between 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Clients receiving payments for utilities must bring in them

invoice or payments will not be issued

CSN will be held every other Wed. come out and enjoy a meal and friendship. If you would like to do a

demonstration or teach a craft call Dolores Nicholas or Suzie Thomas.

NOVEMBER is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month.

HOUSING

If you would like to get your name on the Band Housing List please call and a form can be sent to you

or pick one up at the office.

A BIG THANK YOU to ICHI Logging for cutting all our community wood. Maintenance will continue to

deliver. This wood is for Shuswap Members only.

The Maintenance Department will be coming around with new furnace filters.

Please ensure your septic tank cover is accessible in case the tank needs to be pumped over the

winter months.


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November 2019

Newsletter

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Massage Food Box 12-3

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Remembrance

Day

Offices closed

Massage

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Massage

Social Assistance

Food Box 12-3

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dr Mannheimer Massage Foot Care

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Hello! My name is Chantel Borho and I am the new Language Assistant for the Shuswap Indian Band I will be working with Mike Archie the Language and Culture Coordinator as his assistant and I just have to say I am super excited to be part of the team! I know many great things are about to happen in the community and its going to be such an invigorating and enriching experience for any participants involved. It’s awesome to be part of the process. Thank you for the warm welcome, I look forward to working with all of you!

Hello! My name is Jaclyn Fontaine. I was recently hired as the front desk reception. I relocated to Invermere in October of last year. I am originally from Manitoba. I previously worked in the health field for many years in one of the main hospitals in Winnipeg. I also have experience in the hospitality field as well. I truly enjoy the beauty of the mountains that surround this valley. I look forward to exploring this area and learning more about the community and people we serve.

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Shuswap Indian Band Staff dressed in their finest for Halloween 2019

(L to R: Dolores Nicholas, Candice Sam, Lavonne Johnson, Clarissa Stevens, Suzie Thomas, Zack

McCluskie, Glady Sam, Angela Sarsons, Kalyn Adams, Basil Stevens JR FRONT: Katherine

Stevens)


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October 2019

Mike Archie

Language/Culture

Acknowledgments and Thoughts

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I want to begin with acknowledging Kenpesq’t community sharing their knowledge and culture through celebration of

the “Salmon Festival 2019.” I thoroughly enjoyed the Salmon Festival-my first celebration with community, and it

was great-kukstemc. I witnessed how natural it was for Kenpesq’t to organize and come together on a big event. We

had visitors come from great distances to be here.

I witnessed and saw community and council sing and dance and celebrate. The rich history of Kenpesq’t is alive and

well. The council did a great job at opening the event right from the start with the Canoe coming into the park and

even though it was a bit windy they showed the true sportsmanship and confidence maneuvering as the ancestors did

many years ago. The opening at the band office couldn’t have happened with out teamwork of staff, community, and

council. The opening remarks and education to visitors about the impact of salmon not being in the river and how

that alone changed culture and tradition of Kenpesq’t were very powerful statements.

I visited the Edgewater Elementary School where the students and teachers held culture and traditional activities

with Hoop Dancing and sharing of First Nations Culture. I had the opportunity to speak with the students and

teachers about a youth, drum and dance group which is just starting out. The name of the youth, drum and dance

group is “Eagle Spirit Youth Drum and Dance Group.” I was honored to be a part of the name giving ceremony and

will continue to work them on developing their drum and dance group.

The Eagle Spirit Drum and Dance Group will receive many invites to opening ceremonies. This will give the children a

lot of experience and confidence as well as identity. It takes confidence and pride to stand up and say this my drum

group name and this is where we come from and share that with those around them. I know that culture and tradition

and language will provide them with great opportunities.

I also worked with Kaylynn, Pauline, Christine, with School District 6, and teachers on the Lot 48 Cultural Day .

Kukwpi7 Barb also attended and did a great job at representing the rich history and culture on the traditional

territory of Kenpesq’t. The day went very fast and the teachers listened intently to each of the four posts where

First Nations culture was presented. The teachers had the opportunities to ask question.

One key question that stood out was; “how do we move forward with reconciliation in education in our schools?”

Language and culture are key components in the 94 Calls to Action. The school District wanted information to enhance

First Nation History and education to the public-school system. The presentations were very well done. Further

meeting and gathering are coming up soon. Kaylyn was instrumental in making this event happen as were the liaison

workers working at the School District level.

I had the opportunity the attend a Ceremony for the opening of the Arbor in the Region by Trail BC. This was a very

good experience and there again we had good representation from Kenpesq;t Chief and Council and staff. The

ceremony for the Salmon was enriching as I had the opportunity to participate in singing the salmon song and witness

the salmon dance. There were representatives from Secwepemc Nation-Kenpesq;t, The Ktunaxa and Senixt. Each

Nation had the opportunity to sing a song and do a presentation. This meeting of five nations created very strong

messages about coming together and working together. I am excited to see where further cultural exploration will

take all of us.


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