Haida Gwaii Observer, December 11, 2015

By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

A Skidegate man is facing several fire-arms charges following an incident Nov. 27 in which he allegedly pointed a high caliber rifle at an RCMP officer from his home window.

At around midnight, Queen Charlotte RCMP responded to a report of assault at the 3rd Avenue home. According to an RCMP press release, as offi-cers approached the residence they found a group of six to 10 individ-uals on the street, who then put themselves in the way of officers as they approached the house.

Constable Aaron Hendsbee says a man later iden-tified as Tyson Young was lean-ing out the front window of the residence.

“He was holding a high powered rifle with the barrel pointed at my chest,” he said in a press release.

Attending officers drew their service pistols due to what they described as an imminent risk of Mr. Young making the decision to pull the trigger. However, some of the people on the street placed themselves in the line of fire. Officers at scene placed an urgent request for all off duty officers to be activated.

Within minutes, all members of the Queen Charlotte RCMP were on scene, making use of all resources at the detach-ment’s immediate disposal.

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Masset Pharmacy avoids closureBy Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

Masset’s only Pharmacy will live to see another year.

The College of Pharmacists of B.C. has extended the deadline for the pharmacy to become compliant with new provisions set out by the college.

Masset Mayor Andrew Merilees is pleased with the extension and said that the current employee at the pharmacy is very interested in upgrading his training. “This is great that we have extra time to figure this out,” Mr. Merilees said.

Masset is among 11 other rural communi-ties in BC who are now obliged to follow the new rules or close their doors for business. The Telepharmacies will now have until Dec. 31, 2016—a one-year extension—to become compliant.

The college made the extension after receiving feedback from all telepharmacy operators, the communities they serve and the Ministry of Health concerning their ability to meet the new requirements in such a short time. “In consideration of this feedback, the college has permitted an extension to extend the deadline,” said Gillian Vrooman, director of communica-tions and engagements with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.

In 2011, pharmacy technicians became regulated by the College of Pharmacists.

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The early morning of Friday April 24, Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake. The epicentre of the quake was approximately 167 km south of the Village of Queen Charlotte.

Some residents of Haida Gwaii reported objects shaking and windows rattling, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.

As the islands of Haida Gwaii all have unique geological qualities, the effects of an earthquake can vary from island to island. Every community reported feeling the quake in different ways. Queen Charlotte Village which has a rock base didn’t feel the quake as much as the residents of the northern parts of Graham island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based area and feels almost every quake that happens.

Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported feeling the earthquake. “I was sitting in my bed when I heard the house creak.” After the initial creak she felt her bed start rocking and noticed her ornaments rocking. “The ornaments rocked for a while after the quake stopped,” Ms. Wilson told the Observer. “My son and brother who were also in the house didn’t feel the earthquake at all.”

Barry Pages of Masset, director of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District said he felt the quake but because it was fairly short he wasn’t too concerned. However, he added, “This is a reminder to every one to be prepared.”

Earthquakes are nothing new to Haida Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks after a study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero for the next major seismic event on the west coast.

This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as the big one scientists predict, as it was smaller than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in 2012.

The same weekend that Haida Gwaii got hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude event.

Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are considered a strong on the Richter scale.

Submitted photo Committee members of the Pulling Together Haida Gwaii Event demonstrate their teamwork abilities at the carving shed in the

Kay Centre. The group will be holding a fund raiser May 2. See full story on Page 3

Earthquake rattles beds but fails to startle nerves

Search and rescue suspended after Day 3By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

The search for Kumdis Ilsand resi-dent, Brent Hendren, was suspended last weekend following one of Haida Gwaii’s largest search and rescue operations in more than 25 years.

“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him. There’s no chance we would have missed him. The community should know we did everything we possibly could to find him,” said Chris Ashurst, SAR manager with Archipelago Ground Search and Rescue and deputy unit leader with

Massett Marine Rescue.Mr. Hendren, 27, was last seen

rowing out to his Kumdis Island cabin rental with supplies Sunday

morning, April 18. He missed dinner plans with friends later that night. The following Tuesday Masset RCMP received a missing persons report, which led to the discovery Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and overturned south of Watun River near Pure Lake Provincial Park.

“It is strongly believed that Brent drowned when his rowboat capsized west of Kumdis Island,” Mr. Ashurst said. “This is based on information from witnesses, the location of the cap-sized vessel, and the distribution of his personal effects along the shoreline.

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“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him.”

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“ O u r d e t a c h m e n t i s equipped with C8 carbine r i f les and specia l body armour among other special-ized tools to assist my offi-cers in protecting the public f rom threats l ike th is ,” Sergeant Scott Hromadnik, detachment commander of the Queen Charlotte RCMP said.

Mr. Young never pulled the trigger and was taken

into custody with the help of a friend, who despite police directions, entered the residence and emerged with Mr. Young unarmed.

Officers seized two fire-arms, ammunition and a quant i ty of drugs f rom within the residence. The RCMP are recommending several charges, including two counts of Pointing a Firearm at Another Person Without Lawful Excuse, Possessing a Weapon for

a D a n g e r o u s P u r p o s e , Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Careless Use of a Firearm and Careless Storage of a Firearm.

The RCMP are asking anyone with information on this incident, including possible video taken with cell phones, to contact them at the local detachment at 250-559-4421.

Sumbitted photo Police siezed these two rifles from a Skidegate home after safely arresting the suspect.

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During the transition period, the college allowed an excep-tion to the requirements, which permitted non-regulated phar-macy assistance to operate at the remote telepharmacy site, under strict supervision of the phar-macist. It was discovered by the college, that non-regulated staff were operating in telepharmacies without pharmacist supervision, which presents a public safety risk.

Issues with the shortage of registered technicians to fill the gaps that would be left in tele-pharmacy service communities. Registered technicians are a newly regulated profession in Canada and the there is a shortage in B.C. Becoming registered as a pharmacy technician requires advanced training from specific academic programs.

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Sandspit children rally around their fundraising effort last weekend at SuperValu, selling raffle tickets for two large stuffed bears. The kids raised almost $300 for Syrian Refugees and the children at Home of Good Hope in Namibia, Africa. The children stayed very busy selling tickets and giving every buyer a beautifully signed Christmas card thanking them for their support. They will be at SuperValu again today (Dec. 11) and Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. The draw will be held on Dec.16 during the school concert.

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School Board BriefsMt. Moresby Adventure Camp

School Board Chair Kim Goetzinger has drafted a letter on behalf of all trustees regarding the proposed logging around Mt. Moresby Adventure Camp. The action was discussed at last month’s meeting but the board decided to make additions to the letter about the cultural impor-tance of the area to the Haida. The letter will be sent to the Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resource Operations as well as the local Solutions Table.

Ditched at the danceSuperintendent Angus Wilson voiced his frustration of a canceled meeting that was arranged

with the Minister of Education and the Deputy Minister of Education. The meeting was sched-uled for Nov. 25, but then canceled abruptly by the Minister. Mr. Wilson said that he felt “almost like I was stood up at the dance.” There was a meeting with the deputy minister Mr. Wilson and Mayor Greg Martin at the Ocean View restaurant in Queen Charlotte.

Skidegate Pedestrian safetyThe Parent Advisory Committee for Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School has recently raised

the issue of pedestrian safety around the school in Skidegate. At the present time children have nowhere to walk to and from school but on the side of a narrow road that is usually very busy with traffic. The School Board took time in their recent meeting to discuss the issue and clarify some miscommunications that took place with the Skidegate daycare and the Skidegate Band Council. The board clarified that the safety issue was not with the Daycare but with the road itself. The confusion came after the daycare had took the pedestrian safety issue to mean that the students were not being safe while walking to the program. Trustee Kim Goetzinger confirmed that the issue was with the road, not with the daycare or the children and could be solved with fixing up an existing trail running parallel to the road or constructing a proper sidewalk.

Meeting venue amendedThe regularly-scheduled School Board meeting for Dec. 15 has been altered slightly to acco-

modate the public who may not want to drive the potentially icy highway. The public is invited to attend the meeting at either the Skidegate or Old Massett offices for Gwaii Trust. The meeting will be conducted via video conference, and will start a little earlier at 6 p.m.

Port Clements students to get an emotional lesson

By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

Port Clements Elementary School is getting a head start on a new curriculum for the 2016-17 school year. Included in the new curriculum is an emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). With that in mind Port Clements Elementary School’s Principal Verena Gibbs has stepped up to host an event for children and parents called Games Night, with an SEL twist.

The idea for the night was the brainchild of Ms. Gibbs, Vanessa Marie, the north-end school counsellor for SD 50, and Jennifer Byrne-Wissink, the south-end counsellor.

The firs Games Night was held at Port Clements Elementary on Nov. 23, attracting approxi-mately 50 people. The night started out with a local halibut feast donated by Haida Wild and local produce provided by The Pantry. Shelley Crack along with Sarah Stevenson and Karli Nordman prepared the meal.

After the meal children and their families participated in a number of activities, including making mindfulness glitter jars, working in teams to build vari-ous structures and participating in non-competitive games. All the activities were designed to teach the children and their families how to talk about and manage their emotions. “We wanted to build conversations and experiences with families about SEL and how self-reg-ulation skills help all learners to succeed,” Ms. Gibbs said. “Families play the most import-

ant role on our children’s lives. We want to work in partnership to support our students in every way possible”.

Out of the 29 people who completed a feedback form 83 per cent said they found the activities helpful and 97 percent said they would come to another games night.

Some of the responses on the feedback form showed the organizers that the idea behind the new SEL curriculum is being well received. As one response read, “It is okay to show emotions; I learned about frustration.”

The new curriculum will be introduced in the fall of 2016 and will include a focus on the Social-Emotional Learning, as well as other changes to the current curriculum.

Ms. Marie and Ms. Byrn-Wissink plan to hold Games Nights in all the elementary schools on Haida Gwaii.

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OPINIONS

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20Years Ago

Tides and weather

A local con-servation society received a surprise award from the Pacific Seabird Group earlier in November, for its long-running volunteer research program in an ancient murrelet colony. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society directors K e i t h M o o r e , Colin French, and Ginny Col l ins were at the con-ference banquet in Victoria, hosted by hundreds of biologists from around the Pacific Rim, to receive the award.

To begin, the Syrian refugee crisis is not new.In a country ravaged by civil war for nearly

five years, the human toll has had plenty of time to mount.

It’s estimated more than 250,000 people are dead so far – the majority civilians.

Another 11 million – roughly a third the pop-ulation of Canada – have been forced from their homes. Of those, four million have fled the coun-try in a pitiful exodus not seen since the Second World War.

That Canadians are just waking up to this crisis does not change the history. It does not change the fact that children born into this tragedy will soon celebrate their fifth birthday having never known peace and security.

Canada has a chance to change that, at least for

some.Slow, calculated and determined, Haida Gwaiians

are rising to the challenge. A lot of questions still exist, important questions, pertaining to such things as employment and integration, but they’re really mundane issues when compared to the security and freedom human beings everywhere deserve. Good for Bruce Ives for leading these discussions and for all islanders who are taking part in the process.

The effort to accommodate a small percent-age of refugees is gathering momentum not just locally of course but across Canada as individuals and organizations are planning for their arrival. They’re gathering funds, finding accommodations and marshaling services. They are demonstrating the same compassion that led to our earlier accep-

tance of those fleeing unrest and persecution: the Hungarians, Ismailis, Czechs, Iranians, Ukrainians and Vietnamese.

Of course Canada’s record is not without blem-ish. The plight of 907 Jews who tried to escape Nazi Germany in 1939 aboard the ocean liner St. Louise offers a good example. Canada refused them, and 254 later died in concentration camps.

It is not a chapter we can be proud of. But it is one we can learn from.

Canada has agreed to take in 25,000 refugees. Of the four million Syrians fleeing the carnage in their homeland, that’s 0.06 per cent.

Yes, accommodating them will bring challenges. But turning them away puts us in uncomfortable company. It places us on the side of the fearful, in the camp of the selfish and in league with the

Limited resources should never equate to limited compassion

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Dubbed as a meeting between f r iends in the surf community, about 20 people attended a Surfing Decompression ses-sion on November 27, 2010. The main objective was to let the surfing com-munity voice opin-ions about off-is-land promotion of a pastime they feel passionate about, especially related to the recent Surfing Expression session. Peter Reynolds said that the meeting was not meant to be public, but for the close knit com-munity.

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Site clearing for the new north-end hospital could begin as early as January 2006 said Sue Beckerman, Northern Health A u t h o r i t y ’ s health services admin i s t r a to r. Archeo log i ca l work on the site had been com-pleted. There were two interesting fragment finds, one which dated to about 1,000 years ago and one dated to 2,000 years ago, but nothing which would have stopped the build-ing.

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The Haida posi-tion on land claims received strong sup-port in Old Massett, a s t h e N a t i v e Brotherhood of B.C. held its annual con-vention. As many as 240 people jammed the community hall, and heard the Native Brotherhood, the Port Simpson local, and the Anglican Church throw their weight behind the Haida. The Confederacy of Nations of the Assembly of First Nations of Canada called for an imme-diate cessation of logging against the wishes of the Haida nation.

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Cherish, protect the old growth before it’s gone

Dear Editor,I am 19 years old, and I have not seen an

old growth cedar since I was a very small child.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with a cancer that caused me to become partially paraplegic and ever since I have spent my time split between rehabilitation in Vancouver and being home on the islands. So you can understand my excitement when my family made plans to drive out to Renell sound one afternoon.

Finally! I would get to see more of our glorious islands!

But my father pointed something out on the way.

Something that I had never even consid-ered would happen.

The strip of old growth beside the Yukoon lake is slated to be logged.

A place wrapped in the vagueness and mystery of distant childhood memories, warm and green and magical. A place I have only ever heard of in reference to how beautiful, how special, how sacred it was.

I thought it was protected. That I would have years to regain my strength and find my way back to those majestic old trees. To see with my own eyes a forest untouched by progress, and walk in the world my ances-tors lived in, if only for the moments spent under those mighty branches.

But I don’t have years. These ancient trees don’t have years.

I will become one of those many, many people in the world who marvel at pictures and dream indistinct dreams about what it must have been like to walk in the shadow of a life so long —19 years is nothing but a breath.

I grew up on Haida Gwaii, the most beautiful place in the world. Full of history and stories and a forest full of memories. Memories of a thousand years. And I missed it.

So I beg you.Go out there.See them, lay your hands on their bark and

know you are touching a thousand years. Look up into their branches and know you are seeing the homes and villages of birds and beasts who have raised a thousand gen-erations of their children in this tree.

Carry home those memories, treasure them. Because very soon thats all we’ll have left. Memories.

Go out there. For me. For all the people like me. The people who let that opportu-nity slip through their fingers because they believed they had all the time in the world.

One day your children will ask you what this place looked like a hundred years ago. You’ll close your eyes and those trees will come to mind and that place is what you’ll describe to them.

So go. Before its gone. Go and remember.And say goodbye for all of us who will

only ever dream of walking in that place.

Sincerely,Shantal Bateham

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Christmas grants add extra sparkle to the seasonBy errol winter executive director

Our island communities are all unique, but they all share the same spirit at Christmas: a spirit of sharing, giving, and caring. As we approach the darkest days of the year, commu-nities gather together and celebrate the festive season. The Gwaii Trust Christmas program, which gives $10,000 to each village and area at this time of year, allows communities to add a little extra to their celebrations.

Our Christmas grants are one of our longest-running programs, having been in place since the Gwaii Trust’s start in the mid-1990s. Many communities maintain the same traditions every year, while others change it up slightly. All share the same goal of transforming De-

cember into a joyful and magical time, especially for children and seniors. Most of the events are completely organized by volunteers, while the grant money allows for the purchase of food and gifts.

Let’s take a look at what our communities use their Christ-mas allocation for:

• The Old Massett Village Council provides assistance to community members in Old Massett and Tlaga gaw tlaas, putting together hampers of turkey, oranges, carrots, onions and celery for 260 households.

• In Masset, the village will distribute 375 turkeys to local households, and will also contribute to the Masset Seniors Christmas Dinner.

• The village of Port Clements will be giving each household $25 in “Port Bucks” to spend at local businesses, and will also put money towards a Christmas dinner for the local seniors, and a Breakfast with Santa morning for local children. Part of this area’s allocation will go to Tlell, where the community holds an annual Christmas potluck dinner with a visit from Santa and gifts for children.

• The Skidegate Band Council will be issuing $40 cheques to each of the 364 households in Skidegate to allow families to buy a Christmas turkey. Skidegate will be topping up the Gwaii Trust’s $10,000 with $4,560 of its own funding.

• In Queen Charlotte, the community is planning a wide range of events to include everyone in the South Graham Is-land area. A contribution to the local food bank, gift cards for families in Lawnhill, turkeys or hams for households in Mill-er Creek, an Adult Community Club (together with Mental Health and Addictions) Christmas dinner, a Community Club Christmas event, a Queen Charlotte Fire Department member recognition dinner and Christmas hampers for those in need are all in the works.

• On Moresby Island, the Sandspit community is planning a Christmas dinner for all, hampers for those in need, a First Responders dinner and a Canadian Junior Rangers Breakfast with Santa.

As we approach the end of 2015 and welcome 2016, we wish for all islanders to share in the spirit of unity, as we continue to cherish our island home. From the directors and staff of the Gwaii Trust, a very merry Christmas and a joyful New Year to all.

The Gwaii Trust update is a collaborative promotional venture by the Gwaii Trust Society and the Haida Gwaii Observer.


BC Community Achievement Awards call for nominations

By Evelyn von AlmassyHaida Gwaii Observer

Is there someone in your commu-nity who stands out for their actions and service? Do they make their community more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique? Organizers of the B.C. Community Acievement Awards are looking for nominees for their actions in 2015.

The awards celebrate British Columbians who inspire by exam-ple by going above and beyond in service to others. These awards are presented by the B.C. Achievement Foundation which was begun in 2003 by the province of B.C. to celebrate excellence in community service, enterprise, the arts and humanities.

Any current or former long-term resident of B.C. is eligible for nomination. Nominations need to be accompanied by a letter describing the contributions of the nominee, with two letters of sup-port. The nomination may be from

individuals or organizations, that describe the value and impact of the nominee’s contributions to his or her community. Nominations will remain confidential between the nominator and the Awards program.

Support letters should show the relationship between the writer and the nominee and the length of the relationship. Full details about the support letter writer’s knowledge of the nominee’s contribution should be included, as well as the writer’s view on the impact of the contri-bution. An independent advisory council selects the recipients of the B.C. Community Achievement Awards.

The recipient of the award is recognized in a formal ceremony in the spring of 2016, and will be presented with the Bri t ish Columbia Community Achievement Medallion.

Nomination forms can be down-loaded from the website at www.bcachievement.com. The deadline for nominations is January 15.

HG gives big to Ducks UnlimitedBy Evelyn von AlmassyHaida Gwaii Observer

The Ducks Unlimited Fundraising Event held on October 10 in Port C lements r a i sed $27 ,000 . Ruby Saunders, one of the organizers said that bringing in some of the products for the auction, shipping costs, renting the hall, and paying for the caterer made up $6,000 worth of expenses. Manda Hanson, who is the event and volunteer assistant for northern B.C. and the Kootenay region, who works out of Kamloops office of Ducks Unlimited B.C. stated “The success of this year’s event is largely due to the wonderful support Ducks Unlimited Canada received from our dedicated volunteers and the local community.”

The funds raised will support a com-prehensive conservation campaign that includes conservation and restoration of habitat, to effect public policy, continue national education programs and support research on wetlands and waterfowl.

Wetlands protects against severe flooding, fewer greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and more flora and fauna. The wetlands acts as natural sponges, storing water during the wet seasons and releasing water during dry cycles. They help decrease climate change by

storing greenhouse gases. As well, 70 per cent of North American waterfowl breed in Canada, while 70 per cent of wetlands have disappeared in the set-tled areas of Canada. Close to 80 acres, (45 soccer fields) disappear every 24 hours.

In October 2015 Ducks Unlimited began the “Rescue Our Wetlands”, a multi-year campaign that hopes to change the face of conservation in North America. They have joined with Ducks Unlimited U.S.A. and Ducks Unlimited de Mexico. The goal is to raise $500 million by 2018. Haida Gwaii’s $27,000 is a part of that total amount.

The mandate of Ducks Unlimited Canada is to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habits for North American waterfowl.

“The success of this year’s event is largely due to ... our dedicated

volunteers and the local community.”

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Lending your support to our local food charitiesBy Evelyn von AlmassyHaida Gwaii Observer

As Christmas approaches several food charities across the islands are putting their volunteer labour into full force, parcelling out every resource to ensure no family on Haida Gwaii goes without this holiday season. In addition to the usual canned foods and dry goods often solicited by food banks, there are a number of other ways commu-nity members can support the charitable efforts—whether by volunteering, donating toys, or (most appreciatively) offering cash. Cash donations allow the charities to stretch people’s support to its maximum potential. The Observer contacted various groups across the islands to find out what’s needed most, and how our readers might lend their support.

Annual Christmas HampersCarol and Bruce Ives along with their

team of volunteers have organized the Christmas hampers, for close to 20 years, serving roughly 30 to 40 families with hampers containing a month’s worth of food. This year, the program has enough volunteers to handle the Christmas work-load, but cash donations and non-perishable items are welcomed.

Of course, each hamper receives either a ham or a turkey but there are a variety of other items community members can donate to the program. For example, in addition to food each hamper receives toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand soap. Each child receives $75 worth of gifts. If people have animals, they receive cat and or dog food. The liquor store donates teddy bears. One business a few years ago donated

all the toilet paper for each hamper, and some businesses donate vouchers.

After 20 years, this is the final year that the Ives and Katie Borserio will be orga-nizing the hamper drive. Ms. Ives said she thinks someone new to the group may be stepping up to take over, but she will wait for the new year before making any official announcement.

You can donate to the Christmas ham-pers by calling the Ives at 250-559-8344 or donating cash at the Northern Savings Credit Union to the Charlotte Christmas Hamper account.

North end Food BankThe Old Massett Food Bank program has

been in operation for four years. Their next distribution dates for the holidays are Dec. 14 and 28. The nonnies and chinnies at the Adult Day Program get the food ready and fill up the bags. The main funder is Gwaii Trust, but the community also donates to the food program as well. As Chris Horner describes it: “It is people giving back to people.”

“There is an increased need during this time,” Organizer Mr. Horner said. The Food Bank usually hands out between 60 to 80 family bags of groceries, but around Christmas they require up to 160 bags for families, in addition to about 35 bags for individuals.

If you wish to donate, they are thankful for cash or food. A cheque can be sent to Old Massett Village Council made out to OMVC Food Bank.

To donate contact Chris Horner through the Adult Day Program at 250-626-7517.

South end Food Bank

Islands’ Wellness Society has managed the Feed the People Food Bank program for three years. The group receives its primary funding from the Skidegate Band Council. Last August the program switched to a coupon program that’s proving highly effective with other small Food Bank pro-grams in the country. Recipients are given a specific dollar amount on a food card, which can be used at City Centre in Charlotte, and Delmas Co-op in Skidegate.

“It empowers food bank users to choose what they want and takes away the stigma in going to the food bank,” representative Bonnie Olsen said.

A single person receives $30, a couple $45, and a family $60. Ms. Olsen says that the best way to support the food bank is by donating money, not dry goods, though all non-perishable food is still accepted.

At Christmas the Food Bank’s needs climb from 50 to 70 bags of groceries for those in need, including elders, whose pensions are inadequate, and one-third to one-half consisting of families with kids. The economy has had a severe affect on everyone, leading to unemployment and the need has gone up since the summer.

The food bank distributes the food at the United Church in Skidegate and the Mental Health club house in Charlotte. The organization receives fresh produce, and food fish from CHN, as well as deer and produce from local farmers. Sandspit, Charlotte, Tlell and Skidegate residents may access this service. Ms. Olsen emphasized that they are “really appreciative of donations” and they are also working on initiatives to improve the food bank service.

To lend your support or request food call

250-559-4100 and leave a message. The PantryIn the north, in Masset, a newly created,

two-month-old organization called The Pantry distributes healthy, locally harvested foods to schools and organizations, such as the Adult Day Program, and the Sharing and Caring group in Old Massett. The latter group has a lunch program on Tuesdays, which provides traditional food to around 20 people, all without a budget.At this time of year, the program’s Shelley Crack said it’s “a bit of a challenge; the amount of local food is decreased.”

Some of the various donors to The Pantry include Bayview Market in Port Clements, dry goods by individuals, and the DFO which donate seized fish. Locally-farmed food like tomatoes, green beans, kale and zucchini is purchased from farmers. Foraged foods like berries, mushrooms, seaweed,and sea asparagus are also either purchased or donated.

To learn more of how you might be able to contribute send a text to Sarah Stevens at 250-626-7836.

Mike Meegan’s Lounge NightIf you would like to support a charitable

cause and have a little fun in the process, consider dropping in on the Lounge Night in Queen Charlotte, in the apartment above Meegan’s Store. For about 12 years now, Mike Meegan has put on an annual benefit: local musicians volunteer their talents, and everyone is encouraged to bring an appetizer to share. The entry donation this year is $10, along with a dry-goods donation, which will go to either the Food Bank or the Christmas Hamper. This year’s event takes place Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

Raise carbon tax, B.C. advisors recommendThe B.C. government’s climate

advisory panel wants to start increas-ing the province’s carbon tax with a 33 per cent jump in 2018, and says even with higher fuel tax the province won’t meet its current target to reduce greenhouse gases one third by 2020.

The carbon tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, a rate that translates to about seven cents a litre on gasoline and similar taxes on diesel, natural gas and other carbon-based fuels. The govern-ment’s advisory team recommends increasing the carbon tax by $10 a tonne each year starting in 2018, with increased rebates for low-income and rural B.C. residents.

Environment Minister Mary Polak released the panel’s recommenda-tions Friday, as the B.C. delegation led by Premier Christy Clark pre-pares to attend the United Nations climate change meetings in Paris next week.

Polak was skeptical about one of the panel’s recommendations, to cut the provincial sales tax from seven per cent to six and replace the reve-nues through higher carbon taxes in the years ahead.

“It is one of their recommenda-tions, and so we’ll be looking at it along with the others, but I think at first blush, the numbers probably

don’t work,” Polak said.The panel, appointed in May

with industry and environmental representatives, concluded that the 2020 reduction target isn’t going to be met. It recommends a new target of a 40 per cent reduction by 2030, and says the original target of an 80 per cent cut can still be reached with “aggressive” carbon pricing and expansion of the tax to include industrial emissions.

Polak said she accepts that assess-ment, and will consult with industry and B.C. residents before setting new policies next spring to meet the new 2030 target.NDP leader John Horgan said the Clark government has frozen the carbon tax and delayed progress on Metro Vancouver transit with a referendum they expected would fail.

“Rather than reduce emissions, they’ve gone up,” Horgan said. “And we’re not even counting liquefied natural gas.”

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver said the recommendation to resume increases in the carbon tax is “bold,” but the report also shows Clark’s gov-ernment gave up on the 2020 target that is still in legislation.

“The key thing is that these recom-mendations are completely incom-patible with the government’s LNG plan,” Weaver said.


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Do you enjoy reading out loud? Are you looking for a fun way to spend a dark December evening? Have you always wanted to read more Shakespeare but never got around to it? If you answered Yes! to any of these, consider yourself invited to the

Queen Charlotte Legion on Dec. 27 for a public reading of The Tempest.

Everyone is welcome to take part in the reading or simply listen. This is not a performance and no rehearsals will take place. Parts will be assigned randomly at the start of the evening and partici-pants will be able to read as much or as little as they like. Absolutely no special

skills are required beyond a willingness to read out loud.

We ask that participants bring their own copy of The Tempest, if possible (we will have a couple of extra copies available, but we can’t supply everyone).

The text is easy to find on the internet and is free to download onto elec-tronic devices like a kindle or iPad. We will have a

holiday social time after the reading, so bring some finger food to share.

The reading takes place at the Legion in Queen Charlotte on Sunday, Dec. 27.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the reading to start at 6 p.m. Any questions, please contact Sabrina at 559-8080 or Alex at 557-4788.

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Can Haida Gwaii help Syrians?By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

When Bruce Ives of Queen Charlotte took a business trip down to the mining community of Tasu, he never imagined that what he saw then would inspire him to do some-thing 30 years later. Mr. Ives met some Vietnamese boat people, who had been brought to Haida Gwaii by concerned citizens in the 1970s. “I flew into Tasu and met boat people from Vietnam. Canada had funded boat people and put them in Tasu and gave them a job, housing and school. The whole works. I was so impressed that Canada did this I felt almost teary eyed because it was such a humanitarian thing to do. I was quite impressed,” Mr. Ives recalled.

Now it is Mr. Ives turn to help. He has organized a group of people to look at the best possible way for Haida Gwaii to sponsor Syrian ref-

ugees. The group held a public meeting

recently to discuss the issues of funding, housing and integrating the refugees into Canadian lifestyles. Over 20 people have joined Mr. Ives on this mission and will offer help in various ways. The group is prepared to bring refugees to Haida Gwaii and even have the assistance of Elizabeth Condrotte, who teaches English as a second language. She has volunteered to help along side many others who

will bring their own talents to the table.

Sandspit resident Heron Wier and his family have offered to sponsor at least one Syrian family to come to Sandspit.

The group doesn’t know the exact cost of sponsoring families but would like to see two to three families in The Queen Charlotte and Tlell area, and one or two families on Moresby island.

Mr. Ives said that he would like to have the full support of the Haida Nation for this project as the refugees will be moving to the traditional land of the Haida People.

According to the United Nations there are 13 million people inside Syria in need of urgent help, including 6.5 million who are internally dis-placed. To date Canada has committed over $969 million in humanitarian, development and security assistance in response to the Syrian crisis.

“I felt almost teary eyed because it was

such a humanitarian thing to do.”

- Bruce Ives

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The December madness is well and truly underway with things happening in every community

almost every day but certainly every week-end. Sadly the month has also started with a number of tragic events beginning with the passing of Percy Williams who was well-known to all of Haida Gwaii for his musical talent which he even brought to Tlell in several music festivals. Another of our senior islanders, Betty Dalzell has also passed away. Her books on the history of the islands inspired and informed many newcomers including me. And tragically a good friend to many of our young people

with whom he went to school, Von Pitz has left us far too soon. Our condolences go out to all the families and friends at this time in which such losses are especially difficult. Some of the usual Christmas events have been cancelled, and will be replaced by memorials and funerals.

One traditional event, which will go on as scheduled, is the Tlell Community Christmas Dinner on Sunday the 20th. It starts at 5:00 PM with dinner at 6:00 and will be held in the Exhibition Hall at the Tlell Fall Fair grounds. The day before this event will be the Saturday Last Minute Christmas Market and Craft Fair from 11:00 – 2:00 PM in the Farmers Market building. The next big event will of course be Christmas, which is now only two weeks away.

Tlellians will be on the move for Christmas, some coming home and some

going away. Dutes will be off to visit his daughter April and her husband Jorge in Paris and then they will all be off to the Canary Islands for Christmas. The Oike family will be gone for a couple of months. Mark is going back to Wells and then to Edmonton for Christmas. Su-San is returning home to Tlell for the big day and I expect we will see all our young people who have been away at their post secondary adventures at the community feast. We are also hoping to see those Tlellians away for medical reasons back in good health.

If you haven’t gotten all your Christmas presents yet, books are always good and this year there are a couple of Tlellian authors with books to consider. For the epicurians there is A Taste of Haida Gwaii by Susan Musgrave who actually used to live in Tlell in a cabin next to Cacelia’s place. By

Tlellians who still live here there are the first three books of a ten book series called Island Treasures, which is suitable for younger readers. Donna Lee Larouque has written the books and Penny Richardson has done the illustrations. Their book launch was at Queen Bee’s last Friday but now the books are only available from Donna so call her at 250 557 4582 or email [email protected]. The cookbooks are at various outlets on island but the first ones sold out immediately and had to be re-ordered.

Shopping locally, especially for Christmas is always a good thing in so many ways, particularly when our mail is so slow and postage is so high. Do support our local economy and the environment by buying from our own stores and crafters and feel as good about giving those gifts as the recipients will be when they see them under the tree.

Navigating a month of madness and tragedies

by Elizabeth CondrotteTlellagraph

by Elizabeth CondrotteTlellagraph

Hope everyone is enjoying the Hanukkah season, which began last Monday, on my birthday, Dec. 7. Hanukkah lasts for nine days, and on each day another candle is lit on the Menorah. We can use the extra light; I turn a lot of lights on in my home during this time of year.

Sometimes the power goes off on Haida Gwaii, especially in the winter storms, so it is a good time to pick up some extra emergency lights. It is also way more fun to have dinner by candle light. Everyone looks better in candle light, and, as Martha Stewart advises, use candle light when company comes over, so as to hide the poor housekeeping. (Speaking for myself only, of course.) It is the time that we need to look out for each other. The darkness surrounds us more than the light, and many people feel isolated and alone, even on Haida Gwaii. We need to look around our neighbourhoods and see who can use

an invite for a cup of tea, soup, or a shared meal.

Chief Percy Williams passed away on December 3rd. He was a great man and chief, and all of our communities shall miss him. Von Pitts also passed away, so young. My condolences go out to everyone in both families.

I spent a few days of various social func-tions in Masset last week and throughly enjoyed my time there, as I always do. A classic play was put on: “The Grinch That Stole Christmas,” by Jenny Nelson and her co-directors at the Masset community hall. The three nonnies skit was so funny, I think that everyone’s face hurt after watching them. This Saturday, December 12th, is the Masset Craft Fair and I’ve been told that it is a very sweet one, so if you are still Christmas shopping, that may be the place to go. I have not been given a definite time, but I would think that 10 a.m. is probably a safe bet, for the start of the action.

Kathy Pick is having an Artist’s Pop-Up shop from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday night, above Queen B’s, on December 11th, and that is happening tonight.

Also on that date, there is a movie night

“Life of Yoganada, who brought yoga and meditation to the west. This unusual biography begins at 7 p.m., by donation at the Sun Studio. Paramahansa Yogananda wrote “Autobiographty of a Yogi”; mil-lions of copies sold. Check out more at www.awaketheyoganandamovie.com/the film

This Saturday, December 12th in Charlotte finds the Graduating Class of 2015 doing some Christmas Tree sales at the Sea Walk Triangle, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the same day is the Gift Fair in the Charlotte community hall, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The concession will be by the Sk’aadgaa Naay French Immersion class, so go and have lunch there while you are shopping.

Charlisle Clothiers will be having an open house on Sunday, December 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. That same day is a Family Coffee House at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. There were no details as to where, but I’ll guess the Legion. This is a fund raiser for the QCSS Girls Volleyball team, who are going to the provincial tournament.

In Queen Charlotte, the Christmas light contest for your exterior lights is hap-

pening, and the judging will happen next Friday, December 18th at 7 p.m. The best lights will win a $100 gift certificate for Meegans, AMS or Funk It.

The big guy in the red and white suit, Santa, will be at Breakfast with Santa, at 9 a.m. at the community hall in Charlotte, on Sunday, December 20th. Breakfast is $5, and $20 for a family of five. On Christmas Eve itself, Thursday, December 24th, the Bethel Assembly will have Christmas Eve by Candlelight, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. On the last day of this 2015 year, December 31st, Thursday, there is a New Year’s Eve Family Dance, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Charlotte Hall, and the New Year’s Eve countdown happen at 9 p.m. There will be music and snacks.

If there are any other activities out there that I have missed, please email your news and events to [email protected] by Thursdays at 2 p.m. It is still too early to wish everyone the best of the season to you, but let’s start by reminding people of the need to stay sober if you plan on driving you car, or even your bicycle! Wear your reflective vests so you can be seen on the side of the roads.

The time of year for us to look out for one another

by Evelyn von Almassy

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In Brief

A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

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on Haida GwaiiUniversity of Victoria research-

ers may have found one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii, after their autonomous underwater vehi-cle (AUV) photographed what appears to be a fishing weir deep underwater in Gwaii Haanas.

“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

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- Dr. Quentin Mackie

Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

Port switch to biomass

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Parks Canada photo University of Victoria researchers may have discovered one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii.

In Brief

A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

14,000-year-old fishing weir discovered

on Haida GwaiiUniversity of Victoria research-

ers may have found one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii, after their autonomous underwater vehi-cle (AUV) photographed what appears to be a fishing weir deep underwater in Gwaii Haanas.

“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

“It is a very emotional

experience.”

- Dr. Quentin Mackie

Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

Port switch to biomass

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VILLAGE OF MASSET2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Masset that nominations for the offices of:

MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED

for a four (4) year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from Sept 2, 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local govern-ment if they meet the following criteria:• Canadian citizen;• 18 years of age or older;• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination

papers are filed;• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election

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MassetH l G a a k ’ a a t s ’ i i Iihllnga–Agate Man Triathlon, Mon. Aug. 4: 500 m swim in Pure Lake (10 am start), 20 km cycle to Masset, 6 km run around sanc-tuary. register: hgrec.com/registered-pro-grams/DE Maritime MuseumArtist Guy Kimola opening reception, Mon. Aug 4, 2 - 4 pm. Show up for August.Harbour Day Sat. Aug. 16Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) meditat ion, Thurs. 5:30, Sun. 7:30, 626-5400

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Masset appoints electoral officersIn preparation for the upcoming munici-pal elections, Masset council appointed election officers when it met Monday night (July 28).

Village of Masset Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Jarvis and Chief Financial Officer Jo-Ann Brown acted as elections officers three years ago, and will do the same this year.

Following recent changes in legisla-tion, mayors and councillors in British Columbia will now be elected for four year terms starting this fall, rather than three as in the past. The 2014 BC municipal elections are slated for November 15 (Saturday).

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Margo Hearne photo Eurasian Collared Dove

There were no doves. Now there are lots of them. They come to feeders, get taken by hawks and one recently lost its tail completely, possibly from a hawk attack. The dove escaped and flew into the trees after a night’s rest. It will probably survive. Most birds will survive the loss of tail feathers or even a leg but they won’t survive the loss of a wing. If they can’t fly they can’t forage in the wild.

Doves are hardy birds and seem to occur in most parts of the world that have a moderate climate. In Hawaii, tiny Zebra Doves pitter around out-door cafes waiting for handouts and in Florida Mourning Doves call a mourn-ful woo-woo, hence the name. Here, Eurasian Collared Dove numbers are increasing and every day a flock of twelve or more swoop down to our feeder and take off with the scattered seeds. They are generally harmless, they just flap down in a flurry and scat-ter away again. Originally released in Florida from Eurasia in the 1980s, they have now spread throughout the conti-nent. They arrived here within the past

seven years. People seem to think that they are cute so they bring them from the mainland and let them go where they shouldn’t be. Who knows what impact increasing numbers of these doves will have on the local species? Where once the resident birds had the place to themselves, now they have to contend with increasing numbers of aggressive Starlings and now, Eurasian Collared Doves as well as the almost daily loss of nesting habitat.

What’s the difference between doves and pigeons? Hard to say, the names are almost interchangeable. I thought it had something to do with size, but not so, the Band-tailed Pigeon that appeared on island recently is almost the same size as the two or three Rock Doves in ‘Charlotte. ‘Pigeon’ is from the Latin ‘pipere’ meaning ‘to cheep’ and ‘dove’ is from the Old German ‘dubo’ the bird’s early name.

Rock Doves can be multi-coloured; they were ‘selectively bred for exotic variations’ but the originals are grey with a greenish head, not all that different from the Band-tailed Pigeon which was never messed around with and has kept its initial colours. So now we have doves.

There was some speculation that the Cooper’s Hawk, of which there have been only one or two sightings over the years, might follow the collared doves

here, and sure enough, a few have shown up in the last few years. Cooper’s are members of the accipiter family, those swift and wary forest-dwellers that slice through the understory in a brief blur. In size they slot between the large Goshawk and the smaller Sharp-shinned Hawk. A Goshawk probably took the tail off the recently released dove so the wild world continues as it should and the tail will probably grow back.

There are now two Northern Shrikes along the dunes at Skonun. One cir-cled overhead as neat as anything and plucked a fly from the air. The other landed on the very tip-top of a spruce and waited for an unsuspecting spar-row to dash from the underbrush. One didn’t, so off it went in that lovely soar and dip flight they are so good at.

Christmas Bird Counts are coming up. The Skidegate Inlet count, which includes Skidegate, Queen Charlotte and Sandspit, will be on Dec. 20 2015. Carey B. found a very rare Tennessee Warbler recently and Ian C. has seen Palm, Orange-crowned and Wilson’s Warblers so things could be exciting. The Greater Massett count will be on Dec. 27; perhaps the shrikes will stay around.

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Land Based Investment StrategyINVITATION FOR TENDER/RATES Cone Removal Contract (2016)

Work Opportunity: Carry out tree protector removal/ disposal on Free Growing Stands within Forest Tenures of Teal-Jones and Taan Forest through Land Based Investment Strategy (LBIS) funding.

Location: Various cut blocks located on TFL 60, TFL 58, FLTC A87661 and TSA 25, within the Copper Bay and Lower Yakoun Operating Areas of Graham and Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii.

Summary of Contract Opportunity: Carry out tree protector removal and disposal on approximately 150ha (phase 1) with potential for another 50ha (phase 2 - funding & rate dependent). The contractor will be responsible for all their transportation and disposal of cones/ garbage to appropriate disposal areas.

Term: January 1st, 2016 to March 25th, 2016.

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Deadline for Submissions: December 30th, 2015 at 3:00pm.

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

Employment Employment Employment

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READ ON . . . WRITE ON!Read On … Write On promotes literacy. People who are improving their English reading and writing skills will find this section useful. Parents can use this section to help their children learn to read. Watch out for puzzles, recommended reading, simplified news stories, writing tips and upcoming literacy events.

Literacy Haida Gwaii is funded by Northwest Community College and the BC Adult Literacy Cost-Shared Program

Literacy Haida Gwaii - Promoting Lifelong Learning on the Islands

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Taan’s Moons tells the story of various cycles of the moon. This is one of several versions of the Haida knowledge on the moon cycle. The poem is written by Alison Gearand illustrated by Kiki van der Heiden.

Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.

This art project took 3 months to complete, from beginning concept and sketches drawn by students, to involving them in felting elements like berries, roots, seaweed and branches for the illustrations.

Come celebrate the book launch & the opening of the art exhibition with us!

November 23rd (Sunday) – 2pmAll About U Gallery, Skidegate

Be the first to view the book before it hits major book stores in Canada this December.Taan’s Moons available at the launch for $20 (pay no taxes)


Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13 large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.








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Masset1663 Main St. 250•626•5231



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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

Employment Employment Employment

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted







www.northsave.com

Masset1663 Main St. 250•626•5231



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald








Call us at 250-626-5594 or 1-888-328-5594


Call 250-559-8398

Call 250-559-8398
















www.northsave.com

Masset1663 Main St. 250•626•5231



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald



559-4711, 626-5526201 3rd Ave 1576 McDonald








Call us at 250-626-5594 or 1-888-328-5594


Call 250-559-8398

Call 250-559-8398










What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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The Haida Gwaii Observer is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. Email to: [email protected]

This section is reserved solely for non-profit, non-governmental or non-political groups and organizations. All events advertised in the

Coming Events section must be free of charge and open to the public.

Parents who intend to buy their children digital and electronic games this Christmas need to be aware of the recent cyber attack and how this can affect their children’s privacy. VTech Holdings, the Hong Kong maker of digital learning toys and cordless phones, was the latest victim of recent cyber hackers. On November 24, the company announced that at least 6.4 million children account holders had been exposed in a recent data breach. Another 4.9 million VTech’s adult customers were also affected. In Canada, 316,482 children and 237,949 adult accounts were affected. Data like children's name, gender and birth date, mailing address, email address, password, security questions and IP address were stolen. The hackers also obtained children’s profile pictures and chat logs between kids and parents. This data was on VTech’s Learning Lodge app. This app allows users to download learning games and other educational content onto VTech devices.

In light of this data breach, several questions were raised about parents' responsibility in helping to ensure their children’s information is kept safe. Predators can use any game or toy that has a social media component to target children. Parents should pay attention to all of the devices their children use. Parents need to help prevent the misuse of their children’s information. There are lots of companies that are great at making toys, or kitchen appliances, or televisions. But this does not mean they are also great at keeping personal data safe and secure.

Avner Levin, director of the Privacy and Cybercrime Institute at Ryerson University, advised parents to think carefully what they are signing up for and what they should share online. “Parents do a lot of posting and sharing of information about their kids online without putting a lot of thought to it,” Levin said. “You are posting a lot of information about your children that will have an impact on their lives and who they are as they grow up”, says Levin. What can parents do to help maintain kids’ privacy

• Weigh the pros and cons about using gadgets that require online accounts and personal information to operate.

• Change your child’s age, gender and even name if you really need to set up an online account.

• Make sure there is NO record of your child online with their real information. • Explain to your children that not all the people they speak with online are who they

say they are. • Ensure you use the strongest security settings possible on all toys and games. • Remain involved when your children play

social interactive games. • Watch your child’s game console use. • Tell your children to not use pictures or

video of themselves along with their personal information online.

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Old Massett

Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27

Masset

Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27 Masset Roller girls Open SkateWednesdays 5-7:30 p.m.at the J. Lalonde Roller Rink$2 drop-in for gear, basic skills,and skate maintenance.

Heartfulness Meditation , Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m., 626-5400

St. Paul's Anglican ChurchChristmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 at 8 p.m.Rev Peter Hamel 626 3585

Port Clements

Cederview community Church regu-lar services, Sundays 10:30 a.m.


Alternate Fitness (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Thurs.

Sr. Yoga (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Tues.

Drop-in computer help in the library Tuesdays 3 - 5 pm.

Pioneer clubs grade 5-7-weekly wed -6:30-8 p.m.Pioneer delta clubs weekly wed grades 1-4 -3-4:30 p.m.Sunday servicesadult sunday school 10 a.m.service 11a.m.

Tlell

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. 7 - 9 p.m.; Thurs. 10:30 to noon. Call 250-557-9362

The 3rd Annual Last Christmas Market and Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 19th from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. in the Tlell Farmers Market building on the road to the soccer field.Interested vendors please call Eliza-beth at 250-557-4323 or email [email protected].

Skidegate


Strong Start at Sk’aadgaa Naay Ele-mentary SchoolWednesday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. contact 250-559-8889

Kay Christmas Dec. 19

AA meeting, Skidegate Firehall, 8 p.m., every Friday.

Queen Charlotte

Play Reading: Shakespeare's The Tempest. Sunday Dec. 27 at the QC Legion. Doors open at 5:30 pm, reading starts at 6 p.m. We will gather to read The Tempest out loud. Parts to be assigned randomly. Bring your own copy of the play and snacks to share after the reading. More info Sabrina 559-8080 or Alex 557-4788.

GwaiiSingers Choir practice every Tuesday, new members welcome, info 250-559-8418

Christmas Gift Fair Saturday, Dec. 12 QC community Hall, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 559-8975 for table rentals


Pickle Ball Every Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. QCSS Gym

Bethel assembly regular service Sun-days 10:30 a.m.

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.. Call 559-8252

Ukulele Jam, Wednesday's, 5-7p.m., Community Hall, Seniors' Room, all levels. informal instruction; extra ukuleles available.

Pioneer delta kids club- weekly- Tuesdays-3:30-5p.m. at Legion hall

Sandspit


FLK Taoist Tai Chi Monday and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 637-5463

AA. Meetings Mon & Thurs 7 p.m.

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