www.stzuminus.com “We are working as one”

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F.N.StzuminusNuts’uamaat Shqwaluwun

One Heart, One mindSince1997

John Elliott elected chief

John Elliott was elected chief by a comfortable margin in the Stz’uminus First Nation elections on April 6.Joining him on council will be several veteran councillors as well as a couple of new faces. See page - 1 for results

ELECTED CHIEF AND COUNCIL

Chief John Elliott Councillor Harvey Seymour Sr.Councillor Peter SeymourCouncillor Herbert SeymourCouncillor Terry Sampson

Councillor Andrea SampsonCouncillor Shawna SeymourCouncillor Roxanne HarrisCouncillor Anne JackCouncillor Cecelia Harris

Above - community members wait for the election count results.

Left - community members sorting ballots with the electoral officer.

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Chief and Council 2017 - 2020

Top left to right - Harvey Seymour Sr., Peter Seymour, John Elliott, Herb Seymour, Terry Sampson,Bottom left to right - Andrea Sampson, Shawna Seymour, Roxanne Harris, Anne Jack, Cecelia Harris

John Elliott - 300Gertrude Seymour - 135Peter Aleck - 101Roger Elliott - 122Kevin Frenchy - 107Cathy Harris - 186Cecelia Harris - 186Lawrence Harris - 87Ray Harris - 115Roxanne Harris - 255Tim Harris - 123Anne Jack - 142Eric Sampson - 77Shirley Louie - 128Andrea Sampson - 179

Terry Sampson - 171George Seymour Sr. - 117Harvey Seymour Sr. - 153Herb Seymour - 210Jimmy Seymour - 139Mack Seymour Jr.- 78Margaret Seymour - 138Marvin Seymour - 88Peter Seymour - 143Shawna Seymour - 179Sheila Seymour - 77Terry Seymour - 101John Vincent - 46Kelly Vincent - 78

ELECTION RESULTS

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12611A Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith, BC V9G 1M5

Ph. 250.245.7155 Fax. 250.245.3012

STZ’UMINUS FIRST NATION Employment Counsellor STZ’UMINUS FIRST NATION – Ladysmith, BC Stz’uminus First Nation is a progressive Nation with a membership of 1,300 people located on beautiful Vancouver Island in Western British Columbia. Stz’uminus is led by forward thinkers and is situated among an extensive array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. As an ideal candidate and reporting to the Senior Community Manager, you will bring proven abilities in working with clients, assisting them with their career decision making process and helping them overcome barriers to employment. Personally you will be a role model for the Stz’uminus First Nation values of leadership, integrity, collaboration, inclusiveness, and diversity. Rounding out your traits will be a strong desire to protect and promote our cultural heritage. Core responsibilities of the position include:

Case Management including interviewing clients, conducting vocational assessments and counselling

Identifying barriers to employment and helping clients acquire job readiness skills, undertake job searches, write resumes and prepare for job interviews

Liaising with government and industry agencies to promote employment opportunities for band members

Collecting statistical information from all members for input into the employment database for analysis to determine community needs

Providing referrals to various local Municipal resources, internal and other external agencies/departments

Continually researching local and broader labour market conditions and trends Setting up systems and processes related to employment counselling and programs

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

A Diploma/Certificate in Career Management, Employment Services or Career Development is an asset

Must be able to pass a criminal record check with a venerable sector check Must have and maintain a Valid BC Driver’s License

The deadline for submission is May 5th, 2017 at 4:00pm (PST). Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter in confidence to resumes@stzuminus.com We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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APRILNEWS2017

Aprilisnearlydone,wherehastimegone?Therehavebeennumerousfieldtripsthismonth;v Thegrades4&6classwentdownKulleetBaybeachtoobservetheclambeds.Upontheir

returntheysteamedtheclamsandhadanopportunitytotastewhattheyhaddugup.v TheGrades7/8ClasswentskatingatCliffMcNabbarena.v Studentsgrades7-12whodidn’tmissanydaysandhavebeenkeepingupwiththeircourseshad

theincentivetogotoIMAXandSpaghettiFactory.Welldonestudents,keepupthegoodwork!!v Jessica’sGrade4&Sue’sGrade6classhavebegunswimminglessonseveryMonday&

WednesdaysrightuptoMay15th.Sopleasedon’tforgettosendyourchildwithappropriateswimminggearforthosedays.

v Grade7/8boyswenttoAspengroveSchoolforexhibitiongamesinsoccer&basketball,picturestocomesoon!!

Just a reminder to Parents/Guardians/Students inform front desk of any changes in your address or phone numbers. In any emergency we would like to have up to date information. Call (250) 245-6650

CalltheschoolifinterestedinbookingatableforSCSGradSwapMeetonMay21st!

3951ShellBeachRoad,LadysmithB.C.V9G1K6

May1st-Parent/TeacherInterviews(Elementary)

ReportCardsdistributedforHighSchool(dropin)

May5th-SealegsKayakingGr7/8’s

May12th-Mt.TzouhalemGr.7-12Girls

May21st-SCSGradSwapMeet/CraftFair

May22nd-VictoriaDay(SchoolClosed)

May23rd-LieutenantGovenorVisit

May31st-GroupPictures/GradPictures

June1st-SCSGradBingo/Loonie-ToonieAuction

Parent/TeacherInterviewsReminder*NO*schoolforstudentsonMonday,May1st.

Ifyouhaven’talreadyreceivedascheduletimeslotforthatday,pleasecallintotheschool

toscheduleaninterviewtimewithyourchildsteacher.(ElementaryGradesonly)

-HighSchoolreportCardswillbeavailableforpickupalldayjustdropbytheschoolandvisit

theteacherswheneveryouhaveanopportunity!Huycepqa!!

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HeavyEquipmentSimulatorsInnovativeTrainingfortheHeavyEquipmentSector

EnhancedRoadBuilderFoundation

ThisEnhancedRoadBuildingFoundationprogramhasbeendevelopedwiththesupportoftheBCRoadBuilders&HeavyConstructionAssociationasapre-employmentprogram.Itgivesanoverviewoftheindustryincluding:

• Safeworkpractices• Environmentalrequirements• Orientationstoequipmentandtools• Introductiontoprinciplesofcivilengineering

TheFoundationprogramwillsatisfythepre-requisiterequirementsfortheITAHEOTechnician(Apprenticeship)program.Thefollowingcertificationsareprovided:

• OccupationalFirstAid,LevelOne• TrafficControl• WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystems(WHMIS)• ITACertificateofCompletion

Inaddition,participantswillhaveaccesstoVIU’sheavyequipmentsimulators.Thesimulatorsreplicatetheinteriorsofdifferentpiecesofheavyequipmentmachinery,allowingstudentstoexperienceoperationofawidevarietyofmachinesinasafeeducationalenvironment.AdmissionRequirements:

• PersonalprofileandCoverLetter• Validdriver'slicense(Nisacceptable)Exceptionswillbeconsideredonacasebycasebasis.• 18+yearsofage(exceptionsmaybeallowed)• Grade12education(exceptionsmaybeallowed)

FormoreinformationortoregistercontactJosieLouie

Josie.Louie@stzuminus.comor250-245-0275

StartsinMay2017

LimitedSeats.

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12611ATransCanadaHighwayLadysmith,BCV9G1M5

Ph.250.245.7155Fax.250.245.3012

http://www.stzuminus.com

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STZ’UMINUSFIRSTNATION

SpringCleanUpiscominginMay

GetReady!!!Thisyearthespringclean-upbinswillbeplacedinthesamelocationsaslastyearonMay1st.TheywillremainatthoselocationsforthreeweeksandwillberemovedonMay23rd,2017.

PleaseDONOTputanyofthefollowingitemsinthebins:

• ANY household garbage containing food waste.

• ANY hazardous materials (i.e. paint, oils, antifreeze, chemicals or toxins). o Please leave these items at the end of the driveway and staff will pick up throughout

the week.

• ANY batteries and light bulbs. o Please place in a bag or box at the end of the driveway and staff will pick up

throughout the week.

Pleaselettheadministrationofficeknowwhenthebinisgettingfullandwewillarrangetohaveitemptiedandbroughtback.PleaseDONOTplaceanyitemsbesidethebin.

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