THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 30, 2014
MUSQUEAM NEWSLETTER
Tel: 604-263-3261, Toll Free: 1-866-282-3261, Fax:
604-263-4212...Safety Patrol: 604-968-8058
MUSQUEAM DAY
A DAY FOR ALL MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE
November 1 was declared many years ago by the Band Council as
―Musqueam Day‖ to recognize the legal victory achieved by the Band
under the leadership of Delbert Guerin, the former chief over the
federal government. The case dealt with the wrongful acts of the
government in granting the lease in 1957 to the Shaughnessy Golf
Club over one-third of the Band’s main reserve, the highest and best
land. That lease continues until 2032 and the loss that was caused to
the Band continues every day as the Club insists on relying on its
terms that members of the Court considered ―disgraceful.‖
The case went to the Supreme Court of Canada and, on November 1,
1984, the Court held that the government was in breach of its
fiduciary duty to the Band in granting the lease on terms not agreed
by the Band members when the surrender of the land was approved.
Those terms reduced the rent to a fraction of the market amount. The
case is recognized (together with the Sparrow fishing case) as a
leading case in Aboriginal law for establishing the Crown’s
obligations as legally enforceable, for the recognition of a fiduciary
duty (a duty to act in the best interests of the Band) and to consult and
for what it said about the legal nature of Aboriginal title. Further
information can be found in an article by Jim Reynolds, one of the
lawyers in the case and now the Band’s General Counsel, on its
importance posted on the Band’s website.
Since November 1 is a Saturday this year, Musqueam Day will be
celebrated on October 31 and is especially significant being both the
30th Anniversary and the year in which Chief Guerin passed away. It
is a day of celebration for all Band members.
Inside this issue:
Rental Arrears Policy
2
MIB Job Post
3
Education
Family Outreach Mtg.
4
5
Land Code
6-9
Musqueam 101
10
Remaining News
11-18
Smoke Shop
Hours:
Monday—
Friday ……
10:00 AM– 6:45
PM. (closed
during lunch
12:00-1:00 pm.)
Must be 19years
old and have a
valid status
card.
MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND
6735 Salish Drive
Vancouver, B.C. V6N 4C4
Telephone: 604 263-3261
Fax: 604 263-4212
MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND JOB POSTING
Brighter Future/Breakfast Life Skills Program Worker –Health Department
Part Time Term Position
The Musqueam Indian Band’s Health Department is seeking a Brighter Future/Breakfast Life Skills
Program Worker to join to their team.
Position Summary:
To work with the Breakfast Life skills Program Facilitator and assist with the overall program.
Duties:
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To assist with the Breakfast Life Skills Program on Friday’s from 7:00 AM to 9:00AM.
Create monthly/weekly schedules and community notices.
Record and maintain statistics for reporting.
Communicate with community members and regarding the program.
Assist with community events.
Job Knowledge:
The work requires the following knowledge, skill and/or abilities:
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Experience working with children and their families an asset.
Musqueam Indian Band First Nation Member an asset.
Willing and able bodied.
Good interpersonal skills.
This position will require you to be available at a minimum of 1 day/week and flexible to work
variable hours including evenings.
Working Conditions:
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Work is performed in an office and cafe environment.
Successful Criminal Record Check.
Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Musqueam Indian Band, Human Resources, email [email protected] in person: 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6N 4C4 or Fax: (604) 2634212
Applicants of Musqueam and/or Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications is Friday, November 14, 2015 at 12:00 pm
* Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
MUSQUEAM EDUCATION Thursday October 30, 2014
The Education Department wishes a happy and safe Halloween to everyone!
Last week’s answer: A coat of paint!
Try and guess the answer to this week’s riddle:
How do you know if a vampire has a sore throat?
If your child is 4 years old, Kindergarten registration begins for NEXT year November
1st. Please call your local school or visit their websites online for registration forms.
IMPORTANT
EDUCATION
INFORMATION
Are you in GRADE 12 and want to know about scholarships for next year? Check out
this one: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/program_bc.cfm
Are you a post-sec student at VCC and are interested in bursaries/scholarships?
Check out this one from C3: http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/
eng/4078514441407/4078514441407?
HAPPY
HALLOWEEN!
The Elementary Homework Club is BACK!
Elementary
Homework Club
Elementary Homework Club is up and running again! Please join our tutors
from 3:45-5:15 every Thursday to get help with reading, math, and
homework!
It will be held in the Rec Centre Meeting Room until after Halloween.
Education Department Staff
Faye Mitchell, Education Coordinator, email: [email protected]
Jayne Simpson, Learning Facilitator: email: [email protected]
Delphine Campbell, Education Assistant, email: [email protected]
Musqueam Social Development Department
Family Outreach: Parents Evening
Come out to meet the two new Family Outreach Workers for Musqueam
(Christina Campbell & Rhiannon Bennett). We are hosting an evening for Parents,
Caregivers, and families to get together, share a meal and get to know each other
& the Outreach team. We are in the process of creating programming for parents
and families. We would like your input and for you to share what would be helpful
and relevant for your family. It will be a catered dinner & there will be door
prizes!
When: Thursday November 13, 2014
Where: 51st Hall 6612 Salish Drive
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
Along with having groups and programming for families, we have an array of
supports and resources that you can access from our Outreach Team. Listed
below are some of the areas where we could offer support and advocacy:
parenting support
domestic violence
custody disputes
support and referrals
addictions and substance misuse
safety planning
legal and court appearances
conflict resolution and healing
liaise with other professionals
child safety
housing and employment search
Our offices are located at the 51st hall (entrance on Staulo Crescent side). We
would like to invite you to stop by for a visit.
Office Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday & closed on Stat Holidays
Office Phone: 604-263-3269
Christina Campbell
604-671-5285
outreach@musqueam
Rhiannon Bennett
604-364-6551
[email protected]
FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT - MUSQUEAM LAND CODE
DRAFT Interim Spousal Property Law
You’re invited:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Band Member Consultation Meeting
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 Meeting Start
Musqueam Cultural Pavilion
4000 Musqueam Drive - Classroom
We invite all Band Members to attend, & enjoy a meal.
“Draft Musqueam Interim Spousal Property Law”.
Please be advised the DRAFT Interim Spousal Property Law will
available to be signed out & returned to Musqueam Lands Dept. at
meetings end.
Questions?
Please call Kim A. Guerin, Coordinator, Musqueam Land Code
Phone: 604-263-3261 or 1-866-282-3261
Date of Notice: October 31, 2014
MUSQUEAM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4 / T: 604.263.3261 / E: [email protected]
What does on-reserve matrimonial real property law mean
to Musqueam?
Resolution of this issue is long overdue. Government bodies at all levels have consistently
recommended legislative action.
Provincial laws protect the matrimonial real property interests and rights of both spouses during
a relationship, or in the event of separation, divorce or death. However, on-reserve matrimonial
interests or rights include a couple’s family home and other matrimonial interests or rights,
where either spouses or common-law partners live together.
In 1986, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that courts cannot apply provincial family laws on
reserves governed by the Indian Act, if doing so would alter individual interests in matrimonial
real property on reserves.
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Many of the legal protections relating to matrimonial interests or rights that are
applicable off reserves are not available to individuals on reserves; and
The Indian Act is silent on this issue.
Through the 2012 ratification of the Musqueam Land Code, Musqueam Band Members voted to
manage our own land and resources.
This means we are now in a position to make our own law on matrimonial real property. We need
your input on this important issue.
If you have questions about Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests
Act at Musqueam, please call Kim A. Guerin, Coordinator, Musqueam Land Code
Phone: 604-263-3261 or 1-866-282-3261.
MUSQUEAM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4 / T: 604.263.3261 / E: [email protected]
FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT - MUSQUEAM LAND CODE
DRAFT Interim Spousal Property Law
You’re invited:
Date:
Time:
Where:
Band Member YOUTH Consultation
Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2014
5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 Meeting Start
Musqueam Community Rec Centre
6777 Salish Drive – 2nd flr. Boardroom
We invite all Band Members to attend, & enjoy a meal.
“1st Revised Draft Musqueam Interim Spousal Property Law”.
Please be advised the DRAFT Interim Spousal Property Law will
available to be signed out & returned to Musqueam Lands Dept. at
meetings end.
Questions?
Please call Kim A. Guerin, Coordinator, Musqueam Land Code
Phone: 604-263-3261 or 1-866-282-3261
Notice date: Thursday, October 31, 2014
MUSQUEAM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4 / T: 604.263.3261 / E: [email protected]
FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT –
MUSQUEAM LAND CODE
“MUSQUEAM DRAFT LAND USE PLAN”
You’re invited:
Band Member Community Consultation Meeting
Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Time:
5:30 pm Dinner; 6:00 Mtg.
Where:
Musqueam Community Centre
6777 Salish Drive
We invite all Musqueam Band Members to Review & Update
“MUSQUEAM DRAFT LAND USE PLAN”.
Note: Land Use Plan underwent 1st official legislative reading
October 27, 2014 Chief & Council Meeting
RESPECTFULLY: MUSQUEAM BAND MEMBERS
ONLY
Questions?
Please call Kim A. Guerin, Coordinator, Musqueam Land Code
Phone: 604-263-3261 or 1-866-282-3261
Notice Date: October 31, 2014
MUSQUEAM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4 / T: 604.263.3261 / E: [email protected]
MUSQUEAM 101
stem? (what?) Musqueam 101 November 5, 2014
Àgbára-Dudú: black power and identity in La Marina, Cuba
by Daniel Brasil
Daniel Brasil has a Masters in Sustainable Development from the University of Brasilia and is presently a PhD candidate in the Joint PhD Program between the University of Brasilia, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Instituto Cubano de Investigación Cultural Juan Marinello (ICIC). His supervisor is Bruce Miller at UBC. Daniel is interested in interactions between self‐identification processes and society, especially traditional populations and development. ni• ••nc•? (where?) Musqueam Administration Building t•mtem? (when?) Wednesday, November 5. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will
begin at 7 p.m.
PLEASE JOIN US!
What Happened Last Week
Birds, Butterflies, and Dragonflies galore! We had a wonderful evening with
the folks from the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. They shared
information about their collections, displays and outreach activities. In
addition they brought a number of prepared birds, dragonflies and
butterflies.
INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO ENGINEERING PROGRAM 2014
(Music & Sound Production)
Course Summary:
Musqueam is proud to announce that
we will be offering a new program
dedicated to the education of audio
engineering and music production. The
course will be targeted at the youth in
our community with the intention of
giving our next generation a lens into
the music industry and a basic
knowledge of the works and functions of
music recording studios around the
globe. Over the course of 6 months
you'll be given the opportunity to spend
a considerable amount of time in a real
recording studio with qualified mentors,
and learn the ins and outs of the
process by which takes place to write,
record, produce, mix, and master your
favorite songs. In addition, we hope to
inspire ambition in our youth and shed
some light on the importance of loving
your career path.
The audio engineering course will take
place in our very own youth centre by
the Crown St Gym where we will be
constructing a state of the art recording
studio, which hopefully over time we can
continue to add to and develop.
Moreover, participants who choose to
get involved will also have the chance to
record and complete some of their own
original songs, traditional Coast Salish
drumming songs and experiment further
in their own personal music interests.
The music industry operates in a very
unique way and through the guidance of
our experienced mentors you will get a
taste of that means. The course will
commence on or about December 1,
2014 and run for approximately 8
months. It will teach you, for example,
how to set up microphones for bands,
such as guitars and vocals. This is an
excellent opportunity for any and all of
our youth who love music and want to
expand their horizons. This program will
intern 5 people. Signing up for this
course is the first of many steps towards
accomplishing your dreams in the music
industry; sign up today!
Please make an appointment and
register with:
Wanona (Bambi) Scott
604-269-3316
Aboriginal Cancer Care Program
ABORIGINAL CANCER AWARENESS
TRAINING
Monday, November 17, 2014 & Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Suite 288, 2750 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Learn Cancer awareness, screening, healthy lifestyle choices for cancer prevention,
cancer recurrence, early detection and support.
Topics and representatives include:
 Traditional Healing
 Exercise and Healthy Eating
 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
 Prostate Cancer Foundation BC
 Inspire Health Integrated Cancer Program
 BC Cancer Agency
 Canadian Cancer Society, BC /Yukon Division
Please contact us for more information or to register for this
training:
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Peter Judd, P.Eng. , General Manager
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October 17, 2014
Dear Musqueam Village and Lease Land Resident :
RE: Watermain Construction on W51st to Restrict Access to VWage
Starting in the first week of November, a City of Vancouver waterworks crew will be installing
a new watermain along W51st Ave between Dunbar and Wallace . This work is required to
replace the area's aging infrastructure and is expected to be completed in approximately 5
weeks.
Due to the narrow width of W51st ave, construction will occupy most of the road surface. To
avoid causing lengthy delays to drivers and to maintain a safe work site, the City will be
closing the road for the duration of the project; providing access only to residents of 3895 to
3675 W51st . For access to the Musqueam Village during the construction period , the City
recommends the alternate route via Salish Drive. A map, on the back of this notification,
outlines the road closure extents and the alternate route. Signage will be installed along
Dunbar St and SW Marine Dr to direct traffic to Salish Drive.
After the installation of the watermain is complete , a temporary street repair will be
installed . It is expected that shoulder to shoulder paving will be completed in early spring
2015, when the weather has improved and is conducive to paving.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank-you , in advance, for your co-operation . For
updates on the road closure , please contact 3-1 -1 or visit our website at
http: I / vancouver .cal streets-transportation/ roadwork. aspx.
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Musqueam Indian Band
October 9, 2014
The Musqueam Indian Band and the Musqueam Chief & Council are inviting
Musqueam Members who would like the opportunity to attend upcoming home
Canuck games that are gifted to the Musqueam Indian Band and Chief & Council.
To distribute as fairly as possible we will be selecting the attendees by a lottery
draw.
*Please note that if you submitted your name last year and attended a game you
may re-submit your name this year but priority will be given to those that have
not attended.
Rules for entering:
May only submit your name once
If your name is chosen, the selected recipient must attend the game
If you can’t attend the game you were selected to attend your name will go
back in to the lottery and a new winner will be selected
Must provide own transportation to game
Please enter by emailing your name and contact information to:
Email: [email protected]
Or by filling out the form that is attached and placing your entry form in the box
at reception in the Musqueam Administration Office.
Please note that you can only submit your name once and if your name is drawn
you must be the recipient using the ticket. If a minors name is drawn an adult
must attend with the minor.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Musqueam Canuck Lottery Form:
Name: ___________________________ Age: ______ Phone Number: ___________________
Musqueam Safety & Security – Vancouver Police Department Role Clarity Topic: Where: When: Time: Role Clarity with Security and Vancouver Police Department MIB Recreation Rec Center November 12, 2014 5:00pm – 6:30pm Please come and join us for a snack and conversation We will have open discussion with Security and Vancouver Police Department member on the roles they play in the Musqueam Community Security Roles: Record and Report team Written report – in detail Primary Role – overall safety of the community Female Assist – assist with intoxicated underage females Establish available resources on scene or to be called Ensure crime scene protection Ensure rights of community member are not being overstepped Ability to give First Aid, use of Automated External Defibrillator, use of Fire Extinguisher and Oxygen Liaise with the Vancouver Police Department on every incident in the community Vancouver Police Department Role: In Person