February 2018, ISSUE 82
SPLATSIN COMMUNITY
NEWSLETTER
Anti-bullying day
(Pink Shirt Day)
Is February 28, 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Member submissions .................................................................................................................................... 2 Member Meetings and Events ...................................................................................................................... 5 Title & Rights ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Employment ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Education .................................................................................................................................................... 22 Health .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Housing & Public Works .............................................................................................................................. 24 Splatsin Development Corporation............................................................................................................. 24 Matrimonial Real Property ......................................................................................................................... 25
MEMBER SUBMISSIONS
Thank you
Heartfelt thank you from the bottom of
my heart
To everyone for their love and support
during the difficult loss of my
granddaughter Samantha Louise Thomas
(Nov 12, 1991 – Jan 13, 2018)
Happy Birthday wishes to
Lisa Kenora (March 4)
Bryan Dennis (March 6)
George W. Dennis III
(March 29)
Love Sandra Dennis
Birthday Wishes
Happy belated Birthday
wishes to
Lillian Thomas (Feb 6)
Ethel Thomas (Feb 2)
Love Sandra and Bryan
Dennis
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Mildred A. Thomas
The Secwapemctsin Saga
The viability of the Splatsin language is concerning. I notice some
articles used out there are grossly misspelled, that has forced me to
be an advocate for Secwapemctsin. Secwapemctsin is unique and
difficult in itself. Writing or speaking in the language is
complicated. One will spell the word as they hear it thus changing
the sound and meaning of the word. Cindy Williams work teaches
one on the correct usage, meaning, conjunctions, hearing the
correct tense, prefixes, suffixes, word combinations, verb tenses
and spelling of words. We must do our best to keep the language
dialect in its original state. An example of often misspelled words
are Kya7a and kykya7a. Hearing the words fluently in the
language is an asset in working with the language.
Cindy Williams has written several resource books which include
the primer, the word list, and curriculum work books. She was a
creditable member of the SCES that have done a tremendous
amount of work on the language. She has several resource
materials at the archives in the Kamloops museum. There are
several copies that are stored at one of her sons. As she was a very
fluent speaker, I tried several times to get her on the honorary
doctorate list because of the professional work she had done in the
Splatsin language. She seriously needs to be memorialized for her
work. So far, I have gotten no results. I noticed other certificates in
her office, she was one smart lady too bad her knowledge went
with her. Another lady who took her expertise with her was
Virginia Basil
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If one wants to learn how to spell the Splatsin dialect correctly I
suggest that one gets Cindy’s books or copies of early work done
by elders from the North, Western, Eastern, and Splatsin elders.
Language resource material is available at the Kamloops Band
Museum. I cannot thank Cindy enough for reawakening
Secwapemctsin in me. I miss the times that Cindy and I chatted in
her office at the Timber Creek Hall. My strong opinion is we need
no further work to improve on Cindy’s work.
When I write I use all of Cindy’s Secwapemctsin spellings and all
three versions of word lists to ensure confirmation and adapt them
to the Splatsin version. I want to keep its originality because it’s
important to me. I don’t believe in altering word forms. Even when
I coin words for conventional terms I stick to our words as close as
possible, such as when I translated one of the purposed election
codes.
When one prays in the language one feels a higher connection to
the Creator. Language it feels like a special connection to the spirit
of the soul. The longer one sinks into the language the better one
gets.
Submitted by Donna Antoine
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MEMBER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Community General Assembly
Held at: Splatsin Community Centre
Feb 28, March 28, April 25…
Agenda: to be announced
Supper served at 5:00 PM
Meeting begins 6:00 PM
Meeting Adjourns 8:00 PM
Community Assembly Info Session
Held at: Splatsin Community Centre
March 14, April 11, May 9…
Agenda: to be announced (department
updates)
Supper served at 5:00 PM
Meeting begins 6:00 PM
Meeting Adjourns 8:00 PM
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Dates to Remember
All meetings are scheduled but due to unforeseen circumstances they may be changed
Month Administration
Reporting Community Assembly
Newsletter Deadline/
Distribution
Income Assistance
Cheque Issue
March 14 28 20/27 1
April 11 25 17/24 Mar 30
May 9 30 22/29 1
June 13 27 19/26 1
July 11 25 24/31 June 29
August 8 29 21/28 1
September 12 26 18/25 Aug 31
October 10 31 23/30 1
November 14 28 20/27 1
December 12 No meeting 11/18 Nov 30
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TITLE & RIGHTS
MARCH 5, 2018 5 PM – 7 PM
Splatsin Community Center Dinner served at 5:00 PM
Meeting begins at 6:00 PM
Meeting adjourns at 7:00 PM
Contact Ray Cormier at [email protected] or
Mike Christian at [email protected] for more information
New Staff Introduction
Waytkp (Hello All)
I am one of ten children of Delphine Christian
(five sisters and five brothers). I am a member
and former Kukpi7 of Splatsin.
It is good to be back living and working in and
around Secwepemcul’ucw.
I was recently hired as Splatsin’s Lands and Resources Manager on
February 13th, 2018.
I am looking forward to applying my skills and experience towards
working with the Community as a whole.
Kukwstsámc! (Thank You)
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Healthy Forest
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Self Esteem
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Therapeutic Art
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Wellbriety
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Men’s Group
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Traditional medicine
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EMPLOYMENT
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Contract Technician
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Casual Technician
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Administrative Assistant
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Splatsin is seeking to hire a part-time Accountant to assist the Director of Finance in budgeting,
accounting and financial activities.
Specific duties include:
• Reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements, budgets and provide analysis when required
• Prepare invoices.
• Assist with implementation of financial policies.
• Enter, store and update receivables data ensuring receivables are correctly coded.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Perform general clerical duties as required including faxing, mailing and filing
• Provide back up support for Accounts Payable and Payroll.
To be considered for this position, you must have a diploma in Accounting, along with 5 years’
experience. You will have strong organizational skills, combined with the ability to prioritize and
multi task.
This position is right for you if you are positive, energetic, have a high level of accuracy
combined with attention to detail as well as effective oral and written communication skills. You
must be a proficient user of accounting software, with strong data entry and keyboarding skills.
You will need to have discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Experience working with First Nations people will be considered an asset and knowledge of the
Splatsin community is valued.
Interested candidates can e-mail their resume and cover letter to:
mail to:
Human Resources
Splatsin
P.O. Box 460
Enderby B.C.
V0E 1V0
Or fax application to 250-838-2131 Attention: Human Resources
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 2, 2018
Please note, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Pursuant to section 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act preference may be given to applicants of aboriginal
ancestry.
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EDUCATION
Shihiya School Calendar
March Monday 12 Parents Meeting 6:00pm @ Shihiya
Friday 16 Last day before Spring Vacation
Mon 19 - Thurs 29 Spring Break - No School
Friday 30 Good Friday - No School
April Monday 02 Easter Monday - No School
Friday 27 School Organized - Non-Instructional Day - No School
Monday 30 Parents Meeting 6:00pm @ Shihiya
May Friday 11 Mother's Day Lunch
Friday 18 School Organized - Non-Instructional Day - No School
Monday 21 Victoria Day Holiday - No School
Monday 28 Parents Meeting 6:00pm @ Shihiya
June Friday 15 Father's Day Lunch - Kingfisher Interpretive Centre
Thursday 21 National Aboriginal Day - No School
Thursday 28 Last day for all students
Friday 29 Administrative Day - School not in session
*Amended Calendar - Dates for Spring Break have been updated. Thank you.*
HEALTH
For information on all of these programs, please contact Laura Hockman at
Splatsin Health Services or call 250-838-9538
Second Harvest December 2018
Who: Transportation for up to 9 community members who
are accessing income security programs (Social Assistance,
Disability, Old Age Security, CPP Pension, or Employment
Insurance) are welcomed to ‘catch’ a ride!
Where & When: Meet at Splatsin Health Centre by 11:30am
every other Friday.
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How: To sign up – visit Splatsin Health Services or call
250-838-9538
Dates:
Community Care Boxes 2018
A maximum of 50 Community Care Boxes are distributed to
community members who need food security. The boxes
contain household items, perishable and non-perishable goods.
Priority for boxes are Splatsin families living on reserve, with
children under 18 years old and/or chronic illness/dietary
restrictions.
The next box will be distributed on March 13.
FED- Feed Enderby & District Food Bank: Call 250-938-3114 Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm to make an appointment or email [email protected]. Food Bank hampers are collected at 907 Belvedere St. They are always appreciative of volunteers.
March 2, 16,
and 30 June 8 and 22
September 14
and 28
April 13 and 27 July 6 and 20 October 12 and 26
May 11 and 25 August 3, 17, and 31 November 9 and 23
December 7 and 21
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HOUSING & PUBLIC WORKS
Income Verification
Income verification is due by March 31, 2018. If you
do not complete your income verification your rent
for April 1, 2018 will be at max payable amount.
Please prepare all of your T4’s, or, Notice of Assessment, or last 4
paystubs to submit to Housing ASAP. You are welcome to drop of a
copy of all of these papers in a sealed envelope to the attention of
Roberta Thomas. Roberta will call you for an appointment time to sign
paperwork.
SPLATSIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
“Splatsin is partners in the Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild (RCRW)
maternal caribou penning project, and is about to begin it’s 5th season of a 5 –
year pilot, ending March 2019. Maternal penning involves placing pregnant
caribou in a 9.3 hectare predator-proof pen, from late March until mid-July
allowing newborn calves to gain strength and agility before being released back
into the wild. During this time, both adult and calf mountain caribou are at higher
risk of predation outside the pen. The goal of this project is to double calf survival
over that of wild-born calves and in support of other caribou recovery actions
such as habitat restoration and protection. After the past 3 years of penning ,
annual calf survival to 10 months old is double the survival rate of calves born in
the wild. Splatsin continues to work with caribou recovery project partners
towards recovering mountain caribou populations in the Revelstoke area for the
long-term. For more information about the Revelstoke maternity penning project
please visit: rcrw.ca or facebook.com/RevelstokeCaribou.”
Robyn Laubman, B.Sc., R.P.Bio. Biologist Yucwmenlúcwu (Caretakers of the Land) Splatsin Development Corporation 5655 Hwy 97A Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 P: (250) 838-0775 Ext. 114 C: 250-307-1749
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MATRIMONIAL REAL PROPERTY https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032553/1100100032557
As of December 16, 2013 – First Nation Law-Making Mechanism Came into Force
The first part of the Act - the First Nation law-making mechanism - came into force on
December 16, 2013. Under sections 7-11 of the Act, First Nation communities can choose to
enact their own matrimonial real property laws.
First Nation communities choosing to create their own matrimonial real property laws under the
Act must take the steps to ratify their own laws. The provisional federal rules will not apply to a
First Nation community that brings into effect their own laws under the Act before the
provisional federal rules came into force.
Provisional Federal Rules
The protections and rights provided by the provisional federal rules set out in sections 12 to 52 of
the Act, are in force on December 16, 2014, after the transition period.
The 12-month transition period was added to the Act to provide time for First Nations to enact
their own laws before the federal provisional rules take effect. However, First Nations are not
limited to the 12-month transition period and may enact their community-specific laws at any
time now that the Act is in force. After the transition period, as soon as a First Nation enacts its
matrimonial real property law under the legislation the provisional federal rules in the Act will
no longer apply to that community.
Resources
To assist First Nation communities, a Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property,
operating at arm's length from the Government of Canada, is in place. Hosted by the National
Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA), this resource centre assists First Nations
with the understanding and application of the new Act, by helping to guide First Nations who are
opting to develop their own matrimonial real property laws. The Centre provides information on
the protections and rights available to individuals and families living on reserves, research on
alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, as well as the provisional federal rules.
For more information contact Cindy Couch at the band office.
(250)838-6496 ext 227 or email [email protected] Notice to all Splatsin Band Members,
RE: Member Contact Information
We are currently setting up a data base to engage members through more effective communication. To
implement this, we ask that you let us know your most current contact information. Your contact
information will be kept confidential in the membership/communications office.
This information is important for keeping you informed.
Please provide me with the following information by seeing me at the Splatsin Band Office, emailing me
at [email protected] or [email protected] , calling me at (250)838-6496 ext. 221 or
completing a form at reception. Help us get you in the communication loop by February.
Name: __________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
RE: Newsletter
At Splatsin we are proud to provide each one of you with a monthly newsletter. We respect that some
of you prefer traditional methods of reading, while others have gone paperless or prefer digital reading.
We are trying to be more environmentally friendly too. Please update us on how you prefer to receive
your monthly newsletter.
Preference for receiving monthly newsletter (check one only):
Email:
Mail:
Hand delivery (available only at Splatsin 1 and 2):
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Brown
Membership/Communications Liaison
(250) 838-6496 ext. 221
Splatsin has contracted Robyn Grebliunas to do communications
analysis and planning in 2018.
Robyn’s entrepreneurial spark has been igniting since 2003 and
became fully lit when she launched R Brand Productions, as a full-
time consulting business, in 2006.
Robyn brings with her extensive experience working in
communications, marketing and post secondary instruction. She
has been teaching in Aboriginal education, for Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, all over BC,
since she was 22.
Always determined to improve professional communications for her students and clients,
Robyn pursued a master’s degree in Professional Communications at RRU to add to her
educational foundation of a degree in English literature, diploma in creative writing and
certificates in management, administration and leadership. Her grad research is focused on
humanizing digital communication in professional communications and will be published, upon
graduation, in June 2018.
Robyn is onsite part-time and can be reached at local 545 and [email protected].
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There is now a laptop internet access for Band members to use at the front desk of the administration
building.
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