Haida Gwaii Observer, December 18, 2015

By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

The Village of Queen Charlotte held their regular council meeting at a larger facility in the hopes a large part of the community would attend to discuss the proposed Community Public Places bylaw. The village did not see the crowd that they had hopped for, but Mayor Greg Martin is remain-ing positive, saying there is no hurry to complete the bylaw.

“We need it done by grad season,” Mr. Martin explained to the small crowd.

The proposed bylaw was initi-ated after a youth party had gotten out of hand at Haydn Turner Park in the spring of this year. The RCMP had reached out to vil-lage staff asking for a bylaw that could assist them in policing public areas.

“Before we take it to second reading in the new year we will have another public consultation,” said Mr. Martin.

Village CAO Lori Wiedeman explained that the bylaw will be enforced by herself, the public works superintendent and the RCMP.

“There are some areas of the bylaw that are covered under the criminal code,” Ms. Wiedeman said.

Even though the bylaw duplicates some of the criminal code, it gives the RCMP another avenue to pursue with youth that isn’t criminal in nature.

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Call renewed for more federal ferry supportBy Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

Nathan Cullen is renewing his pre-election call for the federal government to offer more help with B.C.’s beleaguered ferry system. In a letter to the new Infrastructure Min i s te r, Amar jee t Soh i , the Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP and six other MPs from Vancouver Island are asking that criteria for the New Building Canada Fund be extended to allow BC Ferries to apply for critical funding for infrastructure,

terminal upgrades and new vessels. Their hope is the injection of cash would relieve BC Ferries of the

financial pressure to increase fares and reduce sailings.

Under the Conservative govern-ment the Fund was not available to BC Ferries.

“British Columbia’s ferry system is a critical transportation link for moving goods and people in coastal and remote communities and … we believe that the coastal ferry system should be regarded in the same way as other key transportation links like roads and bridges,” the MPs wrote.

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“We need it done by grad

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- Greg Martin

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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

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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.”

- Chris Ashurst

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Funding hoped to offset fare hikes“This kind of funding would reduce

cost pressures as BC Ferries renews its fleet and develops terminals and faces other capital costs.

“We believe that enabling Federal infrastructure funding from the Fund would help reduce these costs and enable savings to be passed on to ferry users.”

At last month’s Ferry Advisory Committee meeting, BC Ferries rep-resentatives stated they welcomed all “cost-neutral improvements” to the system. At least in principle, funding from the federal government could make it possible to improve service without increasing spending from its current budget.

However, committee member Bill Beldessi of Sandspit said those state-ments were meant to tell communities they were simply free to move the sched-ules around, but without exceeding 12 hours of daily service.

He feels if the MPs can hatch a plan with the federal government’s New Building Canada Fund, provisos must be in place to ensure to savings are chan-neled into the right place.

“My biggest worry is they would apply the extra savings to their money-making runs, and the Northern runs would be on the outside looking in, as always.”

With the potential of accessing the building fund and most other efforts to improve ferry service, Mr. Beldessi says

the committee members will need to redirect their discussions away from the corporation to the provincial government directly.

In the last committee meeting BC Ferries repeatedly stated the FAC was the wrong committee to discuss changes in service levels, frustrating committee members to the point of nearly to dissolving the committee altogether.

Despite optimism from committee chair Ellen Cranston, that the new BC Ferries vice president seems open to discussions and solutions, the overall mandate of the VAC is too weak to push for any significant change, Mr. Beldessi said.

“I think there was a feeling among the communities, not just the commit-tee members, that we could actually accomplish something there, but it’s pretty obvious now that BC Ferries was the wrong target. The Province of British Columbia is the target.”

“My biggest worry is they would apply the extra savings to their money-making

runs.”

- Bill Beldessi

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Rea wins another term as Old Massett Chief CouncillorOld Massett has reelected Ken Rea as

Chief Councillor, but not without some controversy in his defeat of candidate Kimball Davidson 159 votes to 117.

Immediately following the Dec. 7 election Mr. Davidson accused B.C. Premier Christy Clark of interfering in the closely contested race to sway the results in Mr. Rea’s favour.

The Premier was in Old Masset recently to announce a $150,000

feasibility study that will likely lead to the province’s participation in a $4-million expansion project of Chief Matthews Elementary. Mr. Davidson alleges the Premier’s first-ever visit to Haida Gwaii was purposefully timed with the election to give an edge to to the incumbent, who supports a pro-posed wind farm project in partnership with Old Massett Village Council and Broadwing Renewables Inc, a com-

pany owned the Premier’s brother, Bruce Clark.

Mr. Davidson is opposed to a deal between Old Masset Village Council and Mr. Clark’s company, favouring a partnership role from the Council of the Haida Nation.

At press time neither Mr. Rea or Mr. Davidson could be reached for comment. Premier Clark’s office has denied the allegations.

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“If they pursue it under the federal laws it is criminal and if they pursue it under a bylaw it can be a fine. It gives them (the RCMP) another way to do it in a municipality that it is not a criminal matter but a bylaw infrac-tion,” Ms. Wiedeman said.

Once the bylaw is passed it will give the village the right to fine and ban anyone from public places if the bylaw is broken.

The lengthy bylaw, at this time with over 40 provisions, covers any and all activities that could endanger the public or environment in a Community Public Place.

The Haydn Turner park has been pro-posed, in the bylaw, to have strict hours of operation and would be closed to the public from 11 p.m. till six a.m. with the aim of enhancing the comfort of the campers. Fires outside of a fire pit will be prohibited, to deter pallet fires on the beach. Fires out-side of a fire pit will carry a $100 fine.

The Community Public Places bylaw now awaits its second reading as the village hopes to get more public input on the bylaw in the new year.

Bylaw will give police alternative to criminal charges

“If they pursue it

under a bylaw it can be a fine.”

- Lori Wiedeman

Stacey Marple photo Queen Charlotte Mayor Greg Martin celebrates the grand opening of Haydn Turner park earlier this year. The mayor and council hope a new bylaw will not just create a safer environment for youth, but discourage large parties in the park.


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NDIT high-school trades program expanded across islands


Students on Haida Gwaii will now have more opportu-nities to prepare themselves for the world. Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) along with the prov-ince have recently announced that more students in B.C.’s north will be able to connect with the skills and experience they need for the jobs of the future through an expanded $4.9 million Shoulder Tappers program.

Shoulder Tappers are career counsellors or educators who work closely with school districts, the industry train-ing authority, The Career Education Society, industry and other organizations to help students benefit from exposure to trades and technical train-ing. They also help connect students with an on-the-job experience, allowing them to graduate with dual credits towards advanced training in the trades.

The program has been hailed as a success in Northeast B.C. with an increase in the number of graduates. With the success of the program the Ministry of Education and

NDIT have now expanded the program to include the Northwest. School District Superintendent Angus Wilson welcomes the new funding and told the Observer, “It should be good to go for a number of years.”

Last year the Ministry of Education provided School District 50 with special fund-ing to assist in coordinating career development and skills training programs including dual credit partnerships.

With the new funding from the ministry and NDIT will see the program extended for another five years. “The issue for us here being a small school district is the exposure to the trades,” Mr. Wilson said.

The program was part-nered with the Northwest Community College (NWCC) and School District 50 in the 2014-15 school year. George M. Dawson high school took advantage of NWCC trades trailers to offer better learning opportunities for students, who built fully functioning bathrooms that were auctioned off with the funds going back into the program.

Queen Charlotte Secondary School will now have their turn at trades. The students will be building their own trades trailers starting in January. “Each one will have a specific purpose,” Mr. Wilson explained.

Over the next three years a new kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum is being phased in with new standards in mathe-matics, sciences and applied design, skills and technol-ogy. It supports opportunities for students to develop the problem-solving and creative thinking skills needed for

“The issue for us here, being a small school district, is the exposure to

trades.”

- Angus Wilson

Stacey Marple photo In the new year Norman Wagner will be teaching students of Queen Charlotte Secondary School the right tools for the trades.

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Tides and weather

Old Massett and most of Masset w e r e w i t h o u t power for almost three hours on December 4 after a p o w e r p o l e cross-arm broke and crashed on Collison Street by the library. BC Hydro oper-ations/generation manager Kevin G r a e m e s a i d the weekend’s heavy snowfall was behind the power failure. The wooden cross-arm fractured when a snow-coated insu-lator broke down and burned a hole through it.

We’ve made some long-overdue changes to our website that will both allow us to share more online content with our readers, as well broaden the scope of our coverage to regional news.

We’re pleased to make these changes, but there are still some improvements to be made.

One of the benefits of belonging to a network of newspapers is gaining access to relevant news outside our regular boundaries to nearby towns and regions like Prince Rupert and the Hwy. 16 corridor. We rarely access this content for the newspaper unless it is relevant and specific to Haida Gwaii.

But this changes with the unlimited space available on the web. We trust you’ll find haidag-waiiobserver.com a convenient portal to regional, provincial national and even international news (via Canadian Press).

Rest assured, while the new website reflects

a broader scope of news coverage, the team at the Haida Gwaii Observer is committed to writ-ing stories only about Haida Gwaii and Haida Gwaiians. As handy as it may be to offer expanded coverage, the purpose of a community newspaper is to focus on the community that supports it. Pure and simple.

Which leads us to the further improvements we need to make on this new website.

As you visit, you’ll likely find provincial news items running ahead of local stories. This is not our preference, but a poor choice in the site’s original design. This will be corrected in the new year to ensure access to local news always takes precedence.

We ask for and appreciate your patience. In the meantime, if you would like to access Observer content without sifting through off-island news,

click on the link labeled e-Edition in the upper right corner of the homepage. This will take you to an online version of the paper that is an exact copy of the print edition, easy to turn through page by page.

On the main website you’ll also find a Coming Events section that allows readers to easily submit event details directly to the site—we will transfer them to the paper edition as well.

Classified ads and regular advertising will also come available in the very near future.

The website is just one of several improvements we’re making to your paper. In the new year, we’re happy to let you know we’ll have new columnists and a dedicated reporter for the northern end of Haida Gwaii.

The concentration of news coverage in the south has been an issue for many, many years. We’re sure you’ll like the change.

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5Years Ago

A survey o f islands’ students in grades 7 to twelve found that their use of alcohol was about the same as the provincial average, but their use of marijuana was significantly higher. The survey found that almost ha l f - 46 pe r cent of students surveyed have used marijuana. Additionally, of the students who have used mari-juana, 42 per cent used it once a week or more.

Dec. 9, 2010

10Years Ago

Q u e e n Charlotte’s new council was sworn in at the packed, gala event in the community hall on December 7. The inaugura l meeting brought dignitaries from the islands and the northwest, as well as more than 230 members of the public who wit-nessed the pomp, but also the gen-eral workings of a council meet-ing. The evening began with Haida s i n g e r s , N i k a Collison and Irene Mills.

Dec. 15, 2005

30Years Ago

The chair of the Wilderness A d v i s o r y Committee failed to meet with mem-bers of the Islands’ Protection Society as he toured the Charlotte’s, and that has left some bitterness, along with the possibil-ity that the I.P. S. will not participate in the review pro-cess. The Chair was planning to meet with several I.P.S. members, but was late returning from a tour of the north end of Graham Island, and couldn’t get in touch with the I.P.S. to re-schedule.

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“I think so, why not?”

Tidal project not to be considered lightly

Dear Editor,For anyone who has never been to Juskatla

Narrows, there is really no place like it on Earth. First and foremost it is part of a unique ecosystem that teems with life. A quick list would include herring, nee-dlefish, sea-run cutthroat, clams, crabs, flocks of birds, river otters, seals, urchins… Unfortunately, local timber interests have already logged this area to within an inch of its life, and now it seems that it’s being targeted for a tidal energy project.

There is so much wrong here it’s hard to know where to start. However, for the sake of brevity, let’s break it down to process and product. It seems odd that there was DFO approval prior to any consultation with stakeholders. As far as I know, local landowners, anglers, kayakers, food gath-erers, and tour operators were not given any chance to submit input. The meeting in Queen Charlotte was not advertised in Port Clements, and many of us here only heard about it after the fact.No one is going to argue that there are better sources of energy than diesel.

However, dropping a hydroelectric plant into Juskatla Narrows simply because video footage reveals a scoured rock and boulder substrate shows a complete lack of famil-iarity with the area.

There is an amazing array of life that moves with the tide and passes back and forth through this spot; huge balls of feed followed by large schools of fish and any number of seals. It seems impossible to

believe that mooring and running a turbine will not adversely impact upon the resident sea life.The surprisingly upbeat story in the Observer is only part of the discussion. There is a cost associated with this new technology. Sacrificing Juskatla Narrows to potentially reduce dependence on diesel isn’t something that should be decided lightly. This project needs to be put on hold until there is further study and proper consultation.

Sincerely,Chris BellamyPort Clements

Support appreciated but still needed

Dear Editor,Thank you to the Council of the Haida Nation, the Village of Queen Charlotte, the Ministry of Lands and the people on the solutions table for solving my licence problem. Could you please do the same for my three neighbours?People of Skidegate and Queen Charlotte, please sign the petition which asks for a letter of support from the Village of Queen Charlotte to the Ministry of Lands for three people to stay where they are now. Saving the last words for Chief Nang Gingwas (Mr. Russ Jones); thank you for your generous spirit and especially your leadership. It is much appreciated.

Sincerely,Kevin Gibson

Queen Charlotte

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Leadership and Democracy in Changing Times

By CAMERON BELLECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

The past two months have given islanders several opportu-nities to exercise our democratic muscles. Like any appendage or activity, participating in the democratic process is a skill we lose if we do not use it regularly. Elections are the most promi-nent example of the democratic process, but true participation involves more than a trip to the ballot box every few years. Ongoing engagement with our elected officials is an essential part of democratic governance, at all administrative levels.

The federal election in Oc-tober ushered in a new era of engagement, interaction, and openness with Canadians and First Nations. Prime Minis-ter Trudeau has committed to an inquiry into murdered and missing aboriginal wom-en, ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets,

and other projects and processes that signal a shift in the fed-eral government’s priorities. Their willingness to speak to the media is a welcome and important democratic principle that was often ignored under previous leaders.

Several familiar faces are returning to the Council of the Haida Nation leadership following the election on December 12th. The people of Old Massett have also elected or re-elect-ed several politicians to lead their community for another two years. Re-electing an incumbent candidate can be a comfort-ing and potentially productive decision, as the leadership car-ries on with momentum from their previous term. The ability to continue moving towards an existing vision can be a major asset in creating positive change for the community, region, or nation.

While a change in leadership and fresh ideas can also be beneficial, it can be difficult to accomplish anything significant in only one term. Under the Indian Act, First Nations elections occur every two years, which gives elected officials very little time to get oriented, engage their constituents, and take action. The municipal election cycle has recently been changed from 3 to 4 years, giving our Mayors and Councillors some extra time to pursue their vision for the community. Some First Nations have longer election cycles under the more recent First Na-tions Election Act, which provides more time to carry through on election promises.

The ability to reach those goals is highly dependent on re-lationships between elected officials and public servants. It can mean the difference between a well-oiled machine and a dysfunctional bureaucracy, especially in small communities. Maintaining communication within and between the govern-ments on Haida Gwaii is essential to meaningful progress on the islands.

As the recently elected officials transition out of campaign mode, MIEDS would like to congratulate the successful candi-dates. We look forward to continuing work with the Council-lors of the Haida Nation on projects like the Community For-est, tourism marketing and management, and planning for the future of community economic development on Haida Gwaii.

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Nathan Cullen sees more work ahead for Canada’s efforts to reduce global warming, following his time at the United Nations con-ference on climate change in Paris.

“Canada has been playing a much more positive role, than the previous government certainly,” he said. However he felt that there were a few things that were still on the table and had not been totally worked out.

“Indigenous rights and title is becoming a bigger issue. That is something that we have encour-aged our government to put into the text. Some other countries like Saudi Arabia and some of the Asian states are resisting. But we will see what comes out.” At the time of a teleconference with Northwest media, Mr. Cullen was just leaving the Paris summit and already had plans to hold Canada to its commitments.

“There was a good commitment (from Canada) to keep the world from heating up above one and half degrees. But there is no goal associated to it, and that is going to be really important; as well as seeing a plan from the govern-

ment of Canada and we will be doing that when we get back to Canada we are doing that with the Provinces,” Mr.Cullen said.

The Paris conference, was held from November 30 to December 11. The conference was consid-ered crucial because the expected outcome is a new international agreement on climate change, applicable to all, to keep global warming below a 2°C tempera-ture rise.

B.C. Primer Christy Clark and the B.C Minister of Environment Mary Polak were both in the Paris and had asked to have LNG exempt from any budget for carbon, in the province.

Mr. Cullen called the proposal a “non starter.”

“It is still Carbon,” he said.

“Canada has made commit-ments to cut the amount of carbon coming out of our coun-try and if they are going to exempt LNG then B.C. will have to make up for it huge ways somewhere else. I don’t think B.C. has a clue on how that will work.”

A c c o r d i n g t o t h e

Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global warming of more than two degrees celsius would have serious consequences, such as an increase in the number of extreme climate events. In Copenhagen in 2009, the coun-tries stated their determination to limit global warming to two

degrees celsius between now and 2100. To reach this target, climate experts estimate that global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions need to be reduced by 40-70 per cent by 2050 and that carbon neutrality (zero emis-sions) needs to be reached by the end of the century at the latest.

Submitted photo A photo from Nathan Cullen’s Facebook page shows the Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP speaking with members of the Canadian Youth Delegation at the COP21 summit in Paris.

Cullen holds back on celebrating Paris agreement“There is no goal associated to [the agreement], and

that is going to be really important.”

- Nathan Cullen


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The Skidegate Inlet Lions Club is gearing up for the time-honoured tra-dition of Breakfast with Santa. The annual event has been a part of a tra-ditional island Christmas for decades, long before organizer Terry Tollestrup first joined the club in 1987.

This year’s breakfast with Santa will be held Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. Breakfast for a family of five will cost $20, while a single meal is $5, which includes the free entertainment of excited children and Santa.

The history of the Lions Club in Queen Charlotte is well-embedded in the community in ways that most take for granted. In the past the club built a playground at the community hall as well as raised the money for the addition to the hall that now is the Eric Ross room. The Lions Club was even behind building the boat launch which was needed to help get bodies to the graveyard as there was no true road access at that time.

The Lions Club used to be 30-members strong, but now only has six members and fundraisers functioning in various roles. “Over 90 per cent of our money goes to emergency medical travel, sadly mostly cancer related,” Mr Tollstrup said.

The club holds raffles in which they fundraise the funds to help community

members get to their much needed off-island appointments. The upcoming breakfast with Santa will be the draw location for the current raffle. First prize is a 48-inch Samsung LED TV, with a 14-inch Acer laptop as their second prize.

The Lions Club motto is “We serve” which Mr. Tollestrup believes to mean to serve and not expect anything in return. In the spirit of Christmas, having a com-munity breakfast in the presence of the jolliest of us all, Santa, is just the icing on the gingerbread house for the club. The club does not raise a lot of money holding the event, but continues to do it for the community.

The club is always open to new vol-unteers. They hold meetings the first Thursday of each month in the seniors’ room at the community hall at 7:30 p.m.

Stacey Marple photo Breakfast with Santa will take place this Sunday (Dec. 20) at the Queen Charlotte Community Hall.

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Council BriefsPublic confused over policy

Village Council has tabled plans to amend the Village’s tree removal policy. The decision was made after the proposed changes to the policy confused members of the public.

The policy as it stands now states that property owner adjacent to Village owned/managed prop-erty may request in writing that a tree or tree to be limbed or removed due to safety concerns and view purposes.

Village staff has recommended that changes be made to the safety and view reasons of the removal of trees.

This was brought forward due to liability con-cerns for the village.

The changes would see that any tree removal would be paid by the adjacent property owner who requests the removal or limbing of trees. Village council did not make any changes to the current policy but have tabled the discussion for a later date.

Streamkeeper gratitudeVillage council had received a very heartfelt

thank you letter from the board of the Hecate Strait Streamkeepers. The successful comple-tion of the two year process of relocation of the Community Salmon Hatchery in Queen Charlotte was the reason for the letter. The project involved many government employees that spanned all three levels of government. The adjacent prop-erty owner to the new location, two not-for-profit organizations and a myriad of volunteers were also identified as being instrumental to the relo-cation of the Hatchery to a more accessible and public location.

Gwaii Trust along with the Pacific Salmon Foundation provided the much needed finan-cial support necessary for the completion of the project. The Village Council spoke of the impor-tance of the Streamkeepers and the work they do to keep Salmon stocks alive on Haida Gwaii. The new Hatchery is fully functioning and is in excess of 150,000 salmon eggs which are incu-bating. Some of the eggs will be contributed to support the Stream to Sea program in local schools, the remainder will be raised by volun-

teers at the hatchery until they are released as fry to local streams.

The Hecate Strait Streamkeepers are also in charge of other hatcheries on-island.

Garden EncroachmentA Queen Charlotte resident who has built a

garden on a Village property has had to obtain a permit and get the approved insurance. The garden was built at the north end of Second avenue on village property, that had been previ-ously cleared by the village for safety concerns. Village Council voted in favour of approving the Encroachment Permit for the garden space under the policy DEV-001 provided the applicant meets the insurance requirement and waive the applica-tion and annual fees.

This is to provide support for gardening and the creation of gardens and greenhouses for food production, positive social interaction and increased community health and well-being as laid out in the Official Community Plan. The applicant told the council that the insurance was taken care of and thanked them for allowing the garden to stay.

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A year-end interview with Premier Christy ClarkTom FletcherBlack Press

Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at haidagwaiiobserver.com

TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find sup-port for that idea?

PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why?

PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of

them have.There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get

so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province.

TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minis-ter Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now?

PCC: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level.

TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year?

PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way

from Russia and close to B.C.TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high

housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers.

TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan.

TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0?PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say

to you no, never, but I, you know….

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Pr ime Min i s t e r Ju s t i n Trudeau joined other national leaders in hailing the interna-tional greenhouse gas emission agreement reached in Paris over the weekend, but the implications for Canada and B.C. remain unclear.

Mr. Trudeau said in a state-ment from Ottawa that he and the provincial premiers will meet within 90 days to develop a plan to do Canada’s part in the effort to keep average global temperature rise below

two degrees.The Paris agreement notes

that existing voluntary targets by countries do not meet what is calculated to prevent a two per cent increase, and more emission cuts will be required. Article 28 of the legal text also gives every country the ability, after three years of implemen-tation, to give a year’s notice and withdraw.

In a year-end interview, B.C. Premier Christy Clark said the government will wait until a

national emissions goal is estab-lished before deciding whether to add measures to the existing carbon tax on carbon-based fuels. The B.C. tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, adding about seven cents to the price of a litre of gasoline with similar increases for natu-ral gas and other heating fuels.

An advisory committee rec-ommended in November that the tax be increased by a third starting in 2018, with annual increases after to drive down

carbon dioxide emissions.Clark said the carbon tax

freeze means B.C. won’t meet its own legislated target of reducing emissions by a third by 2020, but the government couldn’t keep raising it and risk pushing industries and jobs out of the province.

“Other provinces are starting to get closer to where we are,” Clark said. “By 2018, Alberta’s going to have come some way. By then Ontario will be into a plan, and Quebec already is.”

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan said he’s “comfortable” with the advisory committee’s date of 2018, which would give an NDP government time to assess the situation if he wins the 2017 B.C. election.

Horgan said he is inclined to support the carbon tax proposed recently by Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, which means “taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activi-ties like transit, that will reduce emissions over time.”

Submitted photo Premier Christy Clark meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at UN climate talks in Paris, which wrapped up on the weekend.

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Winter’s back will soon be broken. In four more days the winter solstice will usher in the sun’s return and the retreat of darkness. Not that

we’ll see it right away but according to my grandmere each day is longer by the step of a rooster. Since there are six of them strutting around my yard I have plenty of opportunity to measure just how long that is. How did I let that happen? I had half a flock of spring chicks to put in the freezer but I tired of killing and was seduced by beauty is all I can say. If you need a rooster, let me know.

Winter farming is much more time consuming than one would think. There is less to do but each task takes longer when battling horizontal rain or frozen fingers on the sunny days. I still have things to be harvested, which now take perfect conditions to accomplish. I have no woofers for the next little while, just guests who can’t be expected to forage for dinner in the frozen or soggy dirt. I’m glad my freezer was reasonably stocked during those easy days of summer.

The past week has been relatively subdued for this time of year. Students are relishing their last day of school for this year. But there is still an aura of mel-

ancholy as we think of past Christmases with the ones who have so recently left us and are apprehensive that there may be future losses. Christmas is often blue for some but I can’t remember it being so widespread on the islands in the past.

There is good news on Richardson Road. Bill Ronnenkamp is back home and feeling much better. I visited Sitka Studio for my annual Christmas coffee and Noel showed me the swan who has returned and brought a little family with him. This is encouraging but the flock is still endangered and not the numbers of these beauties I remember seeing in Tlell in Decembers past.

Because the dark comes so early I have been asked to remind my readers who walk on the highway to wear light and/or reflective clothing. I also have personal experience with the invisibility of pedestrians on the side of the road and the jolt of fear at the last minute when I realize there is a person inside that dark shape who I might have injured on the narrow curves that characterize our highway. Bicycles too are not that easy to see, or the dogs you might be walking. If you are a driver, be mindful.

Mike and Kim will unexpectedly be on the ferry for Christmas. His medical appointments and the ferry schedules worked out that way so there will be two fewer guests for our dinner. I hope the ferry puts on lovely meals and festivities for travellers and staff who will be on the boat for those special days.

As this will be the last column before Christmas, I’d like to wish you all the best holiday you can possibly have no matter where and how you celebrate it.

Breaking winter’s backby Elizabeth Condrotte

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Good thing that solstice is hap-pening next Monday, on Dec. 21, because it means more light returns. I found out that the date of winter solst ice changes, (as does the summer solstice) mainly because of the Gregorian calendar system. We use the calendar in western countries.

But the tropical year is the length of time the sun takes to return to the same position in the seasons cycle, which is different to the calendar year. It varies from year to year, because of the influences of other planets. Winter solstice can be on the 21st or 22nd; those happen more than the 20th or 23rd. The last December 23rd was in 1903 and the next won’t happen again until 2303! Earth has a “wobble” in its axis, and influences the changing dates.

I discovered that Earth does not move at a constant speed in its elliptical orbit, and that spring and summer lasts longer in the northern hemisphere than autumn and winter. At any rate, the longest day of the year happens next Monday, so have some candles ready for the longer night. Then, the very next day, and each day after that until June 20th (summer solstice), the days become longer, and the light stays a little longer as well. Sometimes it is bright enough at 11 p.m. to read

a newspaper, and of course I mean The Haida Gwaii Observer!

I had a pretty good week last week; the worst thing that happened to me was that I thought that I would buy myself a bag of M&M’s. For some reason I had a craving for them. So I picked up a bag, and noticed that the colour was different, and they tasted unusual as well. It was only after I ate the whole bag, that I saw in the small print: “Pretzel & Salt!” It is amazing how they did not taste as the usual kind; I certainly do not care for salt in my “M&M’s”.

The Christmas Bird count in Charlotte is on December 20th; con-tact Margo Hearne at 626-5015 if you wish to participate. Sandspit’s is on the same day.

Alex Rinfret is organizing a play reading of William Shakespeare’s

The Tempes t in Char lo t te on Sunday, Dec. 27 at the Q.C. Legion. The door opens at 5:30 p.m. and the reading begins at 6 p.m. Parts will be assigned randomly. The text of the play can be found on the net, and can be downloaded onto a kindle or iPad. You are invited to bring finger food, as there will be a social after the reading. If you have questions about the event, contact Alex at 557-4788 or Sabrina at 559-8080.

The All Islands’ Art Show opens on Friday, February 19th, 2016, and closes on March 19th, 2016. The deadline for artists to drop off their creations is between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Kay Llnagaay in Skidegate. The submis-sion criteria and artist entry form is at www.hgartscouncil.ca For more information, you can contact Allison at [email protected] This art show is big, and one of my favourite on the islands. You will see art that has never been seen before anywhere, in various medi-ums, sizes, colours and textures. If you think that you are not an artist, think again. If you create a print, photography, quilt, sketch, clay art, sculpture, glass beads, or any other form of art, think about submitting it for the show. You might begin your career as an artist with this show.

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Add a little light to the holidays

by Evelyn von Almassy

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Hopefully you had a Happy Hanukkah to bring some extra light into these dark

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A bit of nostalgia seemed to have happen in the graveside ceremony for

Kathleen Elizabeth Dalzell, who was given a wonderful closing chapter to her life. If there is such a thing as good burial, this was it. Retired Reverend Peter Hamel finally had his opportunity to minister ‘the word’ (briefly) to Betty. She was spoken of very well by eulogy and then Dale Lore spoke of how much he had enjoyed and will miss her knowledge of all things Haida Gwaii. The crowd was very content as the weather remained acceptable for December 10th. Her nieces Marilyn and Maureen with their families took care of details for the tea afterwards, with help from the Seniors Group. I recall “Sam the grant-man” (sorry I cannot remember his real name) referring to Betty as an ‘Icon of the Islands’. That has stuck with me, although to us she was our neighbour/friend. Our condolences to the family and to all of us who will miss her.

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December, perhaps it’s the long darkness! However, the Solstice is nigh! December 22nd is the official first day of winter, the days very slowly get longer while we are being holidaying and eating all the specialty treats that are saved for this season. I have a han-kering for some gingerbread at the moment.

As many friends and family are setting off for a winter excursion to meet up with other friends and family, we need to be mindful of their homes and pets. It is always a pleasure to assist other people’s peace of mind when they are away. I am glad to be home for Christmas, after years of going to Osoyoos to be with our Moms, but I really do miss them at this time of year.

T h e C h r i s t m a s C o n c e r t has been set for tonight from 6-8pm! I was asked to have the Preschoolers sing in the Christmas Concert… so watch

out for the little ones, they are usually on first, if you are late, you will miss out. A drama group has been working dil-igently, writing to perform a play for us, and there will be Christmas Carols and a lovely tree thanks to O’Briens Road and Bridge. The Community Hall looks spectacular, which always sets the mood and puts a twinkle in our eyes.

I love watching the over-ex-cited children, especially when they are pretty sure a Santa figure is going to make an appearance.

Many Christmas dinners have already passed my belt. I will be glad to eat regular food for a week now, until the BIG turkey dinner with family.

More basic matters include the change in garbage pickup starting this week. All the F r i d a y p i c k - u p s m o v e t o Monday following…

December 18th pick-up will be on the 21st.

December 25th pick-up will be on the 28th .

January 1st pick-up will be on Jan 4th.

The Grade 7 Fund Raiser dinner and karaoke evening was a huge hit! It was well attended and both the food and singing was very nice. Thanks to all who helped out, there was a lot of participation. This is a large graduating class for our little school!

As an additional fund-raiser they are selling raffle tickets for 6 cords of wood! Tickets are available at Angela’s Place, and Bayview Market for $5 each, that is very reasonable and might make a great stocking stuffer for dad or mom.

Our hearts go out to Rowena and Kayla Scheck in the loss of son and brother Ryan as the result of yet another car accident. Ryan came here as a young student and then worked in our community for several years. He was always polite and well-spoken to me, and his early demise saddens me.

In case you are wondering, Monday the 4th of January it’s back to school, which gives us a 17 day break from routine.

A heartfelt farewell to Kathleen Dalzell

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Large flocks of small birds swing over the fields and dip down to feed on alder catkins. It might be one of those winters when members of the finch family come down from the north. Pine Siskins make up most of the flocks; small, cheery energetic birds that fly in a weaving wave as they dip down to feed upside-down on seeds. They swing away again, bright balls of energy in the dead of winter. They are small and striped, whitish underneath and darker above and they have yellow wing-bars and yellow tail-streaks. Pine Siskins are nomads and move around in response to the availabil-ity of seeds which is why one year there are none here and the next year the skies are full of them. According to the experts it’s hard to assess their population numbers because they are so nomadic but Breeding Bird Survey and Christmas Bird Count data suggest that there is a long-term decline in their numbers.

Siskins and other finches unfortu-nate fondness for salt and sand on

the highway in winter (to supple-ment mineral intake and aid diges-tion) leads to many deaths from automobile collisions and, poten-tially, sodium poisoning (Brown 2013, Erlich et al. 1988). We esti-mated that, in January 2014, tens of thousands of siskins died on Highway 16 between Smithers and Prince Rupert. They flew up from the side of the road when we passed and, although we slowed down and tried to avoid them, we did hit one or two. When we got to Prince Rupert we plucked ten dead birds from the grill of one parked car that had passed us earlier on the highway and that was only one of many that had overtaken us both coming and going on our journey.

Siskins are not only killed from hitting vehicles but are also poi-soned by ingesting the salt. It’s also an issue for other finches including Red Crossbills and grosbeaks that sometimes winter on Haida Gwaii. Some parts of the world have stopped using salt on highways completely. They have found other methods to melt ice. A paper “Road Salts and Wildlife – An Assessment of the Risk” an Environment Canada report (2000) provides a well-re-searched overview of road deaths

for those who make decisions about these things.

The Irish poet Yeats wrote a lovely poem about swans. He described how they ‘paddle in the cold com-panionable streams or climb the air’. One lonely swan drifted silently in Mayer Lake the day Kathleen Dalzell was laid to rest at the Tlell cemetery. Her peaceful companion. It has been a sad week on Haida Gwaii and we lost those much loved and admired by family and friends. We won’t soon forget Percy William’s fine music and his skill running his boat Skil Jaada; he travelled alongside us a few times in those days. So to quote (and slightly paraphrase) another poet, Auden, for all those that have died recently: “They disappeared in the dead of winter; the brooks were frozen, the airports almost deserted; and snow disfigured the public statues; the mercury sank in the mouth of the dying day. What instruments we have agree; the days of their deaths were cold, dark days.” Deep con-dolences to all those who lost loved ones and may they rest peacefully.

Email Margo Hearne at [email protected]

Poetry, death and one swanOn the Wingby Margo Hearne

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.

The evaluation of successful contractors will be based on the provision of local employment (50%), contract rates (25%), capability to complete the contract & previous work experience (15%) and past performance with Taan Forest and/ or reference checks (10%).

Additional details can be found at: http://www.taanforest.com/index.php?page=contract-opportunities or can be picked up, upon request, at the Taan Office.

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

Submission Requirements: As detailed at http://www.taanforest.com/index.php?page=contract-opportunities

Questions: David M. Brown, RPF (250) 202-3386, [email protected]

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Little Doves Multi Age Daycare enhances the lives of children, their families and the community by providing a safe, caring and supportive environment for young children to learn and grow. We offer 8 children, 5 years of age and under, an engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.

Rate of Pay: As per BCGEU Collective Agreement - (Grid level 6) $14.50 - $16.89Hours: Monday – Friday as needed, to assist the current ECE Senior Manager

This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU.

Qualifications:Current Early Childhood Educator Assistant (or Early Childhood Educator) certification

Specifications:Two references Criminal Record CheckProvide current medical and immunization informationPermanent Residency/Canadian Citizenship

Knowledge & Skills:Current First Aid and CPR for Children Certificate (preferred)Implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate activitiesEnsuring health and safety of childrenMaintaining positive communication with parentsExcellent communication skillsStrong work ethicCaring and accepting attitude

For complete job description or more information please contact: [email protected] To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 2 current job references.

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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Here are some world-themed activities to do with your children this holiday season. Art and Writing Ask your kids if they could give any gift to the people of the world, what would that gift be? Have them draw a picture of their gift and write a sentence to explain what their gift is and why they chose it.

Geography and Language Hang a world map on the wall. Google how “Merry Christmas” is said around the world and let your child write the expression in different languages. Attach yarn to each card and pin it to the appropriate country.

Meaningful Gift ideas Create a simple "coupon" or "gift certificate" form that your child can fill in and give out as a gift. Brainstorm some gift ideas like raking the yard, babysitting, serving breakfast in bed, and helping with dishes and let your child write them in the coupons. Math and Cooking Find a few simple recipes and have your child help out in the kitchen. Teach your child how to measure the ingredients. For older children, they can try to make a list of the ingredients they would need to make double the quantity called for in the recipe. Christmas tongue twisters There will be lots of laughter when you try any of these tongue twisters "Seven Santas sang silly songs" "Running reindeer romp 'round red wreaths" "Ten tiny tin trains toot ten times"

Do You Know? Children around the world celebrate the Christmas holidays in many different ways. Germany In Germany, the special day is 6th of December. On the evening of December 5th, children put their cleaned boots outside the house by the door (or inside). In the morning, the children can find goodies like nuts, oranges, apples, sweets, chocolate, small presents in their boots. Italy January 6th is the day many children eagerly wait for. Children receive presents traditionally brought by the "Befana," a good old witch who comes into their homes through the chimney. This is the last day to the Christmas holiday in Italy. Sweden In Sweden, December 13th is the special Saint Lucia Day that children look forward to all year long. The festival sees girls dressed in white with lighted wreaths on their heads and boys dressed in white costumes singing traditional songs. This festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season and is meant to bring hope and light during the darkest time of the year.

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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.626 3585

Port Clements

Cederview community Church reg-ular services, Sundays 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve service for Cedar-view Community Church is 7 to 8 p.m.

Christmas Bird Count Dec. 29Alternate 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 p.m.

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 11 a.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. -2p.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

Skidegate United Church’s Christ-mas bazaar, bake table, and tea will

be held this Sat, Dec. 19 from 11 to 1 p.m.


Strong Start at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School Wed. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. contact 250-559-8889

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

Queen Charlotte

QC Youth Centre Christmas Wrap-ping Fundraiser! Bring your presents to the Credit Union on Saturday, Dec.19th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. *By Donation!*

Play Reading: Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Sunday Dec. 27 at the QC Legion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m, 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.

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


Pickle Ball Every Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. QCS Gym.

Bethel assembly regular service Sundays 10:30 a.m. Dec 24- Christmas Eve service 4-5 p.m.

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. Call 559-8252

Ukulele Jam, Wednesday’s, 5-7p.m., Community Hall, Sr. room, all levels.Pioneer delta kids club- weekly- Tues-3:30-5 p.m. at Legion hall

SandspitChristmas Bird Count Dec. 20

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Mon. and Thurs-days, 7-8 p.m. 637-5463

AA. Meetings Mon. and Thurs. 7p.m.

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