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The
BEATING HEART
Community Newsletter
Meqó:s “Fallen snow season”
DECEMBER 2014 Issue
MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ONE AND ALL!
FROM EVERYONE AT
Sts'ailes
Click on the links below to find out more about Sts’ailes and what we do!
Sasquatch
Crossing
EcoLodge
Sts’ailes
Lhawathet Lalem
Healing Retreat Center
EDUCATION DEPT. NEWS
STS’AILES MISSION STATEMENT
Lets’emo:t Sts’ailes Ikwe’lo. Xwem xwem sqalewel snowoyelh lam te mekw wates xaxa temexw te’i.
We are all one mind, one spirit as Sts’ailes. We value being strong and balanced; our laws and
teachings are for everything and everyone; everything is sacred to us.
That Guy’s Note
MALI KLESMES!!
Hello everyone. Welcome to this months Issue
of the Beating Heart!
Has the festive spirit hit you yet? It hit me just the
other week. I came across an Xmas commercial
on the fancy light-box called a “television” and I
was like YESSSS! I turned to my wife and declared
that I can now listen to the Yuletide Classics
without fear of being badly ridiculed! LoL Says the
guy who stills listens to it well into March. *Issues*
Any Black Friday warriors out there? I have seen
lots of footage on YouTube of people – fully grown,
“mature” adults rumbling for flat screens like there
mother was going to die a horrible death if they
don’t buy it on sale. To say it gets a little crazy
would be an understatement. It pretty much looks
like a scene from George A. Romero’s 'Dawn
of the Dead' – swarms of people clamoring and
clawing there way into the department stores in
search of the proverbial brains which are the sales.
Fun stuff, LoL. I do here it’s pretty bad in the UK
as well, as they have embraced the Black Friday
tradition. Note to self: Invest in riot gear.
With the days being very short recently, please
take care when driving on the reserve at night.
Combined with the bad weather, it makes for
poor visibility, so please be mindful of community
members out for walks and everyone please share
the road.
I will leave you with that message in mind. I just
want to say Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, Mali
Klesmes and Happy Roastbeast day from all the
staff at the Beating Heart.
Enjoy this month’s issue of the Beating Heart!
O Siyam!
“The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns
lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the songs of angels is sung.”
- PHILLIPS BROOKS
Submitted Materials to the Beating Heart:
Submitted by Bill Dietrich
Education Director / Principal
With term one complete your school would like
to share the following information with our school
families;
Sts’ailes School FaceBook Page
Yes, it is really happening ……your school is joining
FaceBook…..this is an information based site for
our families. Access will be limited to Sts’ailes
Community School families.
Term One Reports
Report cards and supporting information was
distributed at the report day interview. If you have not
yet received your child’s report card please contact
the school office at 604 796 2146.
Christmas Plans
The concert is scheduled for Wednesday,
December17 at 1:00 pm. This is a time for everyone
to come together with the kids and enjoy a show.
Outdoor/Indoor Wear
Families are reminded to have the proper winter
clothing for children. This includes a winter coat and
footwear designed to keep them dry and warm. The
appropriate footwear is also required for the gym as
boots or socks can contribute to the risk of injury.
Please send proper gym shoes to school with your
children.
The Beating Heart Newsletter includes advertising submitted by Sts’ailes Band members & NonSts’ailes Band members; however, this does not imply that the Beating Heart or Sts’ailes Band
endorses or recommends the content of the ads. Submitted ads are the expressed opinions of the
specific businesses or entities promoted in the ad and do not represent the Beating Heart or the
Sts'ailes Band.
Bus Stops
The school is still having issues with changing bus
stops. With over 140 students taking the bus each
day the risk of having a student dropped off at the
wrong spot or missing a pick up is higher when
there are so many changes. Families are asked
to designate a spot and have an adult there or at
home when the bus comes. With so many changes
daily the school may not be able to accommodate
requests for changes.
The DEADLINE for January’s Newsletter submissions will be:
Monday, December 29, 2014 @ 4 P.M.
School Notices/Newsletters
There have been a few instances of parents
contacting the school regarding school events and
The Beating Heart reserves the right to review and edit all submitted material for clarity, brevity,
grammar, verification and good taste. The Beating Heart reserves the right to reject submitted
materials. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.
permission slips that have not made it home. The
school sends home regular updates and memos
regarding upcoming events and most teachers have
email addresses of every family. More often than not
the notice is on the floor of the bus or the bottom of
your child’s backpack. If you are unsure or curious
about upcoming events please call the school
office and we will gladly pass on the information. All
families are also encouraged to pass on their email
address to their teacher.
Honor Roll Term One
Congratulations to the following students who made
the Honor Roll for the first reporting term;
ACADEMIC
ATHLETICS / CITIZENSHIP /
Gage Cruickshanks
CULTURE
Sequoia LaRock
Anya Smith
Deshaun Wilson
Tori Charlie
Trevor Cave
Rylan Anglehart
Jordan Frank
Drake Cruickshanks
people from
birth
to spirit life
Drakestrong
Cruickshanks
Pearl
Hare
Onna Joe
Dakota Dooks
Avery Rempel
Quentin Williams
Merrilee Peters
Summer Banks WE ARE ACADEMIC
THE LAND
Dylon Cave
Sophia Turner
Cyndey Leon
Tiera Cruickshanks
Darian Smith
Kyler Anglehart
Marc Leon
Della Billing
Alexis Chapman Land.People.Culture.Prosperity.
Dante Smith
Makenzie Williams Tyler Scott
Chapman
Trinity Dool
Jamil Fields
Jayden McFedries
walk in the Snoyoyelh way
Term One has been very successful. Thanks to all
our families for the continued support.
education for all ages
A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
CHIEF’S CORNER
25 of our community members have secured
employment since it started. Today, we have 12
community members working full time at camps, not
including the short term positions secured with subcontractors. In case you don’t know, this is a great
source of revenue for the future of Sts’ailes, with
minimal impact on our environment. In fact, Sts’ailes
recently has secured 30% ownership of Sakwi.
Submitted by Chief Harvey Paul
Ey Swayel Sts’ailes! With the cold air and frosty
mornings, I hope that you are all keeping yourselves
warm and protected against the cold and flu viruses
lingering around.
After over twenty years of effort on the trespass
of Morris Valley Road on Sts’ailes reserve lands,
there is a resolution in sight. To explain, the
Province built the road on our land between the
Store and Hemlock Valley Road in 1941 without
asking us. In 1993 the issue was tabled with the
Province that Sts’ailes sought compensation for this
trespass and loss of land. Today, it is optimistic that
in return for giving up the 1.4 hectares of land where
Morris Valley Road sits, we will receive the following:
• 30 hectares (60%) of land at Quqwathem (10
Mile Bay);
• A walking path from Chehalis River Bridge to
Chehalis Road;
• An underpass to our main swimming holes at
Fleetwood Road; and
• A cash settlement (yet to be determined)
We would like to get this information circulating to
our members as sometime in the near future you
will have a chance to vote yes or no to the transfer
of land. Stay tuned for more information on Morris
Valley Road Trespass.
The Independent Power Projects are making
great progress! The projects include Trethewy,
Big Silver, Sakwi and Trio-Bremner, where at least
The Comprehensive Community Planning is the
latest initiative that has gained interest of our
members. I would like to personally thank those of
you who have supported this project so far, and I’d
also like to encourage you to get involved to ensure
that your voice is heard. The CCP will give direction
to Sts’ailes leadership on how to prepare for the
future. We want to hear what you have to say about
the future and current state of Sts’ailes. Your input is
valuable!
In closing, I would like to say Merry Christmas to
you and your family and I wish you all the best
for 2015. This past year has brought many
challenges for our people, but with perseverance
we will prosper and move forward. Thank you all
for this past year and good luck in the New Year.
With Respect,
strong people from birth to spirit life
WE ARE THE LAND
Steqoye’kul
Chief/CEO Harvey Paul
Land.People.Culture.Prosperity.
walk in the Snoyoyelh way
education for all ages
WHERE I USED TO WALK
Submitted by Fran Douglas
Rights & Title Senior Research Assistant
The Aboriginal Rights & Title department has submitted a portion of a document that contains stories from
J.W. Burns’ manuscript that has stories that the Sts’ailes people have written themselves, to which J.W.
Burns himself explains in the following introduction.
These Sts’ailes accounts will be spread out through the next few issues with the hopes of being able to
“stir some of the memories of our elders or knowledge keepers so they could provide further information or
stories.” and with the hopes of being able to share some of the history of our people so that it will help keep
these pieces of our past alive for the future generations.
Education Centre.
FEATURING THE INFANT / TODDLER PROGRAM AT SEEC
Play is the basic medium for learning and we
encourage our toddlers to be independent Each and every child deserves love, nurturing,
safety and respect in their day to day
surroundings. Our educators create an environment in which
each child can grow and develop at their own
rate. Limited space available. Call Rayanna @ 604-­‐796-­‐1155 or drop by to register today! ENHANCED STATUS CARDS
Submitted by Pierre Joe
Indian Registry Administrator
There have been many inquiries about the New
Enhanced Status Cards – to date we do not issue
these cards in Office, and are waiting to see when
this will happen. For those that wish to take that
trip into Vancouver to have this done – below is the
documents you will need. They do not charge to
do application intake for the SCIS, but applicants
will have to bring their own passport photos. The
requirements are different for adults (16 and older)
vs. children and dependent adults.
Please note the following:
• Original birth certificates must be presented.
Child applications require birth certificates with
parental information.
• If the name on the ID(s) does not match the
name on the birth certificate, such as in the case
of married last names, name-linking document(s)
must be presented. These include marriage
certificates and legal name change documents.
If a woman has married more than once, she
may need to present all her marriage certificates
in order for us to make the link between her
name at birth and her current legal name.
• If there are any adoption or custody situations
for children, the paperwork must be presented.
Guardianship paperwork must be presented for
dependent adults.
• The passport photos must be dated and stamped
on the back by the photography studio and
cannot be more than one year old.
PARENTS CORNER
• Acceptable IDs include driver’s license, provincial
ID, health care card, firearms license, and CIS.
Passports count as 2 pieces. A combined BCID/
BCDL and Services Card only counts as 1 ID.
If adults only have their birth certificate plus 1
of 2 acceptable IDs, they will need to present a
completed guarantor form, and their guarantor
will also need to sign the back of the photos and
write the applicant’s name on them.
34 GIFTS YOUR CHILDREN WILL
NEVER FORGET
• Applicants can submit their SCIS
applications by mail. They will need the
adult form or child form, PLUS the guarantor
form. All forms can be accessed on our
website at http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/
eng/1100100032776/1100100032782 and the
mailing address is listed in the forms instructions.
Very few of my childhood memories actually include
the gifts I received. I distinctly remember the year I
got a Nintendo that my older brother talked my dad
into getting me when I was 10, and opening socks
every year from my godmother. But other than that,
my gift receiving memories are pretty sparse. Which
got me thinking…what types of gifts can we give to
our children that they will never forget? What gifts
will truly impact their lives and change them forever?
• As for going in, AANDC welcome walk-ins as
well as appointments, but it can be more difficult
to make appointments because we can’t get to
the phones when we are helping clients at the
counter. For appointments, please call 1-604666-9006 or 1-604-666-9007. We are open
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and do
not book appointments between 12:00-2:00 and
3:30-4:00. Please be advised that appointments
are 30 minutes long per person because some
strong people
birth to spirit
life
applications
can befrom
complicated.
We welcome
walk-ins any time we are open, but recommend
arriving before 3:00pm - later arrivals may be
turned away if there will not be enough time to
complete anWE
application.
ARE THE LAND
Thank you.
Land.People.Culture.Prosperity.
Submitted by Sarah White,
Sts’ailes Community School Counselor
“You give but little when you give of your
possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you
truly give”
To that end, here is an alphabetical list I found on
Pinterest.
Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget:
1. Affirmation. Sometimes one simple word
of affirmation can change an entire life. So
make sure your children know how much you
appreciate them. And then, remind them every
chance you get.
2. Challenge. Encourage your children to dream big
dreams. In turn, they will accomplish more than
they thought possible...and probably even more
than you thought possible.
3. Compassion/Justice. Life isn’t fair. It never will be
– there are just too many variables. But when a
wrong has been committed or a playing field can
be leveled, help to get your child to be active in
helping to level it.
4. Contentment. The need for more is contagious.
Therefore, one of the greatest gifts you can give
your children is an appreciation for being content
with what they have.
5. Curiosity. Teach your children to ask questions
about who, what, where, how, why, and why not.
“Stop asking so many questions” are words that
should never leave a parents’ mouth.
6. Determination. One of the greatest determining
factors in one’s success is the size of their will.
How can you help grow your child’s today?
7. Discipline. Children need to learn everything from
the ground-up including appropriate behaviors,
how to get along with others, how to get results,
and how to achieve their dreams. Discipline
should not be avoided or withheld. Instead, it
should be consistent and positive.
8. Encouragement. Words are powerful. They can
create or they can destroy. The simple words you
chose to speak today can offer encouragement
and positive thoughts to another child. Or your
words can send them further into despair. So
choose them carefully.
9. Faithfulness in marriage includes more than just
our bodies. It also includes our eyes, mind, heart,
and soul. Guard your sexuality daily and devote
it entirely to your spouse. Your children will
absolutely take notice.
10.Finding Beauty. Help your children find beauty in
everything they see and in everyone they meet.
JUSTICE NOTICE - VISITORS TO THE COMMUNITY
walk in the Snoyoyelh way
AGASSIZ LION`s CLUB BINGO
Thurday`s @ 6 PM on Shaw TV. Bingo Cards are sold @ the Sts’ailes Store
The Sts’ailes administration office has a new sign for the entrance of our reserve stating that all visitors have to report to our
Administration Building before entering our community under any circumstances. No Salesmen/solicitors are to do door to door
visits. The only advertisement of outside agencies will be at a community function of some sort. We will have a large sign going up
at entrance of reserve and a small one at the entrance of band office, soccer fields.
education for all ages
strong people from birth to spirit life
11.Generosity. Teach your children to be generous
with your stuff so that they will become generous
with theirs
12.Honesty/Integrity. Children who learn the value
and importance of honesty at a young age have
a far greater opportunity to become honest
adults. And honest adults who deal truthfully with
others tend to feel better about themselves, enjoy
their lives more, and sleep better at night.
13.Hope. Hope is knowing and believing that things
will get better and improve. It creates strength,
endurance, and resolve. And in the desperately
difficult times of life, it calls us to press onward.
14.Hugs and Kisses. Know that your children are
never too old to receive physical affirmation of
your love for them.
15.Imagination. If we’ve learned anything over the
past 20 years, it’s that life is changing faster
and faster with every passing day. The world
tomorrow looks nothing like the world today. And
the people with imagination are the ones not just
living it, they are creating it.
16.Intentionality. Believe in intentional living and
intentional parenting. Slow down, consider who
you are, where you are going, and how to get
there. And do the same for each of your children
17.Your lap. It’s the best place in the entire world for
a book, story, or conversation.
18.Lifelong Learning. A passion for learning is
different from just studying to earn a grade
or please teachers. It begins in the home. So
read, ask questions, analyze, take classes and
explore. In other words, learn to love learning
yourself.
19.Love. The greatest gift of all. Not just a word but
also an action.
confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. As a
result, they are more likely to become adults who
respect their values and stick to them…even
when no one else is.
28.Sense of Humor. Laugh with your children
everyday…for your sake and theirs.
21.Nature. Children who learn to appreciate the
world around them take care of the world around
them.
29.Spirituality. Faith elevates our view of the
universe, our world, and our lives. We would be
wise to instill into our kids that they are more
than just flesh and blood taking up space. They
are also made of mind, heart, soul, and will. And
decisions in their life should be based on more
than just what everyone else with flesh and blood
is doing.
22.Opportunity. Kids need opportunities to
experience new things so they can find out
what they enjoy and what they are good at. And
contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t have to
require much money.
30.Stability. A stable home becomes the foundation
on which children build the rest of their lives.
They need to know their place in the family, who
they can trust, and who is going to be there for
them. Don’t keep changing those things.
23.Optimism. Pessimists don’t change the world.
Optimists do.
31.Time. The gift of time is the one gift you can
never get back or take back. So think carefully
about who (or what) is getting yours.
20.Meals Together. Meals provide opportunity for
conversation and relationship. A family that eats
together grows together.
24.Peace. On a worldwide scale, you may think
this is out of your hands. But in relation to the
people around you, this is completely within your
hands…and that’s a darn good place to start.
25.Pride. Celebrate the little things in life. After all, it
is the little accomplishments in life that become
the big accomplishments.
26.Room to Make Mistakes. Kids are kids. That’s
what makes them so much fun…and so
desperately in need of your patience. Give them
room to experiment, explore, and make mistakes.
27.Self-Esteem. People who learn to value
themselves are more likely to have self-
and amongst your families this (and every) holiday
season.
WE ARE THE LAND
Have a great holiday full of love & family
Land.People.Culture.Prosperity.
walk in the Snoyoyelh way
education for all ages
A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
32.Undivided Attention. Disconnect to connect.
33.Uniqueness. What makes us different is what
makes us special. Uniqueness should not be
hidden. It should be proudly displayed for all the
world to see, appreciate, and enjoy.
34.A Welcoming Home. To know that you can
always come home is among the sweetest and
most life-giving assurances in all the world. Is
your home breathing life into your child?
Of course, none of these gifts are on sale at your
local department store. But I think that’s the point. I
hope that the gifts mentioned above are plentiful in
COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT - PERSONAL CREDITS FOR EDUCATION
Personal Credits are credits that have no cash value, are redeemable only for individual or group educational services; and can be
redeemed only at approved educational entities and groups. Personal Credits may be used for a wide range of educational programs and
services, including those provided by universities, colleges, trade or training schools, Indigenous Institutions of Higher Learning, or which
relate to literacy or trades, as well as programs and services related to Aboriginal identities, histories, cultures or languages.
For more information go to: https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1379530272756/1379530403688
STS’AILES IS WHO WE ARE & WHERE WE ARE FROM.
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. HELP KEEP IT CLEAN AND LITTER FREE.
Aboriginal Health - Fraser Health – CIRCLE EAST
Healthy Self, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities and Healthy Nation
The Fraser Health, Aboriginal Health team acts as a
liaison with Aboriginal people to Fraser Health services
and the team works with Fraser Health to increase
culturally appropriate service delivery.
The team is divided amongst three circles; Circle North,
Circle South and Circle East.
Knowledge being the key to a healthy living, Aboriginal
Health provides valuable information such as monthly
Healthy Living Tips, workshops, events, and providing
other access to culturally-appropriate services and
information that is related to Aboriginals and physical
& mental health to help guide the People to live longer,
healthier lives.
The Circle East Aboriginal Health team (which
serves Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz and
Hope areas) consists of a group of individuals that
are dedicated to following the ‘Values’ and ‘Guiding
Principals’ of Aboriginal Health with the main goal of
improving health outcomes for Aboriginal People.
The Healthy Living Tips carry a strong message – “Eat
well… Be Active… Save Tobacco For Tradition.” Each
month tips are provided to guide you to eat well, be
active and save tobacco for tradition but also to raise
awareness about other topics such as breast cancer and
diabetes.
This month Aboriginal Health would like to share with you:
YOUR
HEALTHY LIVING TIP
December is here! Plan ahead this holiday season to include healthy foods and activity.
Eat Well
Have a healthy snack before you go to a gathering, it will help you to make sensible food choices and be
less likely to overeat. Scan the table before you fill your plate and find your 'even ground' so that you don't
feel deprived or like you ate too much. Eating slowly will also help you enjoy the festive flavours of the
season without over doing it.
Be Active
Dress warm and walk your way to fitness! 30-minutes a day will get you there ☺ Here are some tips to
get the most from your walk: hold your head up and look forward. Relax your neck, shoulders and back
and make sure you’re not stiffly upright. Swing your arms freely as you go. Straighten your back, hold your
stomach in and use good posture. Walk smoothly and role your foot from heel to toe (Mayoclinic).
Save Tobacco for Tradition
Did you know that tobacco quit aids such as the nicotine patch and gum are available at no charge to any
BC resident with a care card? If you or anyone you know is thinking of quitting smoking in the New Year
call 811 or visit www.quitnow.ca for more information.
To find out more about Aboriginal Health – Fraser Health just go to: www.fraserhealth.ca/your_health/aboriginal
WALKING: IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH,
(Adapted from an article by Mayo Clinic staff)
Can you really walk your way to fitness? You bet!
The benefits
Regular brisk walking can help you:
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
• Strengthen your bones
• Lift your mood
• Improve your balance and coordination
The faster, farther and more frequently you walk, the greater the benefits.
Technique
Turning your normal walk into a fitness stride requires good posture and purposeful movements. Ideally, here's how you'll look when
you're walking:
• Your head is up. You're looking forward, not at the ground.
• Your neck, shoulders and back are relaxed, not stiffly upright.
• You're swinging your arms freely with a slight bend in your elbows.
• Your stomach muscles are slightly tightened and your back is straight, not arched forward or backward.
• You're walking smoothly, rolling your foot from heel to toe.
Plan your routine
As you start your walking routine:
• Choose shoes: with proper arch support, a firm heel and thick flexible soles to cushion your feet and absorb shock. If you walk
outdoors when it's dark, wear reflective tape for visibility.
• Choose your course carefully. If you'll be walking outdoors, avoid paths with cracked sidewalks, potholes, low-hanging limbs or
uneven turf.
• Warm up. Walk slowly for five to 10 minutes to warm up your muscles and prepare your body for exercise.
• Cool down. At the end of your walk, walk slowly for five to 10 minutes to help your muscles cool down.
• Stretch: After you cool down, gently stretch your muscles.
Set realistic goals
It's OK to start slowly, especially if you haven't been exercising regularly. You might start with five minutes a day the first week, and
then increase your time by five minutes each week until you reach at least 30 minutes. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a
day. If you can't set aside that much time, try two 15-minute sessions or three 10-minute sessions throughout the day.
Track your progress
Keeping a record of how many steps you take, and/or the distance you walk can be inspirational. Just think how good you'll feel when
you see how many miles you've walked each week, month or year.
Stay motivated
To stay motivated:
• Set yourself up for success. Start with a simple goal, such as, "I'll take a 10-minute walk each day."
• Make walking enjoyable. Walk outside or ask a friend to join you.
• Vary your routine. If you're walking alone, be sure to tell someone which route you're taking.
• Take missed days in stride. Remind yourself how good you feel when you include physical activity in your daily routine
For the full article check out:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261?pg=2
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NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURES
We would like to inform you that the Administration Office will be
closed on the following dates:
Christmas & New Years
December 25 and 26: Office Closed, Statutory Holidays
December 29, 30, 31: Office Closed
January 1:
Office Closed, Statutory Holiday
January 2:
Office Closed
January 5, 2015
Return to work
IMPORTANT NOTICE
DID YOU GET YOUR NEW BC SERVICES
CARD YET?
REMINDER - As of February 15, 2013, the
provincial government introduced the BC
Services Card, which will be phased in over a
five-year period.
EDUCATION DEPT. ALLERGEY ALERT
Attention parents/guardians, please remember that all the
school facilities are PEANUT-FREE evironments!
Please be careful with what foods are packed for your
children to the school or daycare. There are many other
children that have severe and/or fatal food allergies.
Help keep our facilities PEANUT-FREE for the health and
The new card:
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Replaces the CareCard
Can be combined with the driver’s licence
Serves as government-issued ID
Will have an expiry date
Will have enhanced security features
Most will have a photograph
Will help to improve patient safety and reduce
card misuse
With this change, and beginning February 15,
2013, there will be a new requirement for most
adult BC residents to renew their enrolment in the
Medical Services Plan by 2018.
New regulations will also come into effect for
health care providers, including the duty to verify
patients’ enrolment in Medical Services Plan and
the duty to report Medical Services Plan misuse.
safety of others.
Thank you!
For more information on what is acceptable to pack,
please contact:
STS’AILES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
@ 604-796-1155
STS’AILES COMMUNITY SCHOOL
@ 604-796-2146
ALCHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING
The Snowoyelh and Health Departments are pleased to
announce a new community initiative. The NNADAP (drug
and alcohol) counseling services will now be arranged,
For more information, please visit:
www.bcservicescard.ca/ or by telephone at
1-800-663-7867.
delivered and overseen by the Telmexw Awtexw Healing
Thank you
Sts’ailes Health
The counseling services have expanded to allow access to
Centre. This is our treatment/healing center located next to
Lhawathet Lalem.
four certified counselors with three female and one male
counselors. We will be working closely with the Snowoyelh
staff and in particular, the traditional counselors that work
out of Snowoyelh House. We believe that this combination
of services will benefit the ones that need them most and
TO REPORT WILDLIFE-HUMAN
INTERACTIONS WHERE
PUBLIC SAFETY IS AT RISK.
allow for more choice and opportunity for our community
members. Our counselors are ready to be involved in
community and individual counseling services.
Should you or anyone you know require the services of
DIAL TOLL FREE 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP)
our NNADAP staff, please contact Ron or Sarah at 604796-9829.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Justin and Torrina are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter
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CHRISTMAS DINNER
INVITATION
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Sts’ailes Community Christmas Dinner
(& Santa’s Giveaway)
December 10, 2014
Doors open at 4:30pm, meal at 5:30pm
Sts’ailes School Gym
5285 School Road
REMINDER:
Sts’ailes School is
She was born November 1st, 2014 at 11:11 a.m. at Abbotsford. She weighed in at 9 lbs.
Happy Birthday (Dec. 18)
PAMELA POINT
From Shauneen &
Mike & boys
Happy Birthday (Dec. 18)
MOM / MOMMA
From Miranda & Brandi
Happy Birthday (Dec. 13)
BURT CHARLIE
From Shauneen &
Mike & boys
Happy Birthday (Dec. 27)
SHIRLEEN POINT
Lol auntie, Jonathon, Russell,
Lisa and McShade
Attention Parents: Are your kids interested in baseball? We are organizing a Little League Baseball League to be run out of Agassiz. In preparation for the spring league, we will be starting winter
training sessions to be held in Agassiz and hope to interest as many local families as possible. We
hope to see many Agassiz families at our information night this coming week.
Thank you for your time
Nick Quintana | 604 773-7831 | Agassiz Little League Baseball Assoc
Come enjoy turkey dinner and more:
a nut-free facility!
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Christmas carols, drumming and singing
o Drummers and dancers bring your drums and traditional regalia
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Prizes (bikes, 50” flat-screen, gift cards, ski passes, fish candy & more)
o Prizes drawn during dinner, plus:
§ Early-bird draw (just before dinner)
§ Closing draw (after Santa’s giveaway)
§ Clean-up draw (after clean-up)
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Special appearance by Santa Claus with gifts for the children!
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50/50 fundraiser (sales start on November 4th)
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BYOP – Bring Your Own Plate-setting
For more details about the dinner & activities:
Sherylynn > P: 604-796-2116, E: [email protected]
To help the elves check Santa’s list:
Pierre > P: 604-796-2116, E: [email protected]
Dawn > P: 604-796-2146, E: [email protected]
Learn to learn
again in a safe,
comfortable
environment.
Thinking about going
back to school?
Get started with your studies at
the Mission Friendship Centre.
Upgrading classes start in
January 2015.
Call 604-854-4597
Mission Friendship Centre Society
33150A First Ave.
Mission, B.C. V2V 1G4
Brought to you by:
The University of the Fraser Valley and The Mission Friendship Centre
HAVE YOU SEEN A COUGAR OR BEAR IN THE COMMUNITY?
DIAL TOLL FREE 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP)
TO REPORT WILDLIFE-HUMAN INTERACTIONS WHERE PUBLIC SAFETY IS AT RISK.
FOR SALE
PRICE $324,000
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4 Bedrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
2 Car Garage
Finished Basement
Contact 604-796-0310 For more information.
FOR SALE
Contact 604-796-0310 For more information.
Stó:lō Coqualeetza Elders WINTER 2015
Indigenous Peoples Knowledge
IPK 093
IPK 093 – Critical Thinking from Indigenous Perspectives
Students will apply critical thinking to a variety of written, visual, and auditory
works; critical thinking will incorporate aboriginal perspective and academic
standards with an emphasis on Sto:lo tradition.
Xmas Lunch & Baked Treat Contest Thursday Dec. 11th, 2014
This course will give you credit towards your Adult
Graduation Diploma.
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cheam First Nation
Community Hall
Rosedale,
BC
CHILLIWACK Campus
 Starts January 6th
 5:30 pm – 8:20pm
 Tuesday and Thursdays
 Tuition free*
Coqualeetza
Cultural Education Centre’s Board & Staff look forward to seeing you again!
We hope you can join us to share a meal, sing some Xmas Carols, win some Door Prizes, and enter the
Baked Treat Contest or to be a judge and taste the goodies!
Call us for more information or to reserve a table and enter the contest.
Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre 604-858-9431
*Student Union/Registration fees apply.
ABESAP funding may be available to qualified applicants.
To register contact:
Abbotsford: 604-854-4597
Chilliwack: 604-795-2807
Hope:
604-869-9991
www.ufv.ca/uup
S T S ’ A I L E S M E AT P R E S E R VAT I O N
MEAT PRESERVATION
When:
Thursday December 4, 2014
Where:
Charlie Longhouse
Time:
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Meals and Snacks will
be provided.
Please ensure you have
your jars ready and come
with a sharp knife & cutting board
If you have any questions
please do not hesitate to
For more details Contact:
David Peter or Matilda Charlie at:
Phone: 604-796-1282
Do you have a dream or an idea and want to start your own business? Would you like to talk to someone about your idea in confidence? Rocio Zielinski of Sto:lo Community Futures will be available to assist you with any self employment ventures that you may want to discuss. Some of the services Rocio offers are: •
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Business Services & Consulting Applying for Business Development Loans REACH Site “FREE” P ublic Access Resource Centre Training & Workshops Rocio will be available at the STS’AILES EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES office every first Tuesday of the month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the following dates: *Note Below -­‐ For the months of July, August and September Rocio will be here on the 2nd Tuesday of the month •
May 06, 2014
•
June 03, 2014 •
July 08, 2014 * •
August 12, 2014 *
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September 09, 2014 *
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October 07, 2014 •
November 04, 2014 •
December 02, 2014
Drop in and say hello to Rocio, or you can reach her by phone at 604-­‐824-­‐5272 or by email at [email protected] BC ADULT GRADUATION DIPLOMA (ADULT DOGWOOD)
What is the Adult Graduation Diploma?
 High school graduation achieved as an adult (18 years of age or over)
 You must take at least three of the required courses as an adult
To qualify you need:
 English 12 or UFV English 091
 Math 11 or UFV Math 084
 Three additional courses at the grade 12 (provincial) level or higher
Examples:
o UFV Provincial (grade 12) courses: BIO 093, FNST 091, IPK 092, MATH 095 OR
o UFV First year university courses: HIST 101, PHIL 100, SOC 101, etc. OR
o Social Studies 11 and two other provincial level courses
GED (GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT) CERTIFICATE
What is the GED?
 an official certificate issued by the BC Ministry of Education
 may be used as a high school graduation equivalency at some post-secondary
institutions (including UFV) as an entrance requirement for some courses and programs
 requires a score of 60% on all five tests (if you fail any of the five tests, you may rewrite
the tests you fail)
To qualify you must write and pass a set of five tests in:
 English: reading
 English: writing
 Science
 Social Studies
 Mathematics
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
Abbotsford: 604.854.4578
Chilliwack: 604.795.2807
Mission:
604.557.7615
Hope:
604.869.9991
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Mailing Address
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Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A1
Phone/Fax Numbers
Main
Administration Building
Health & Community Services
Sts’ailes
Community School
Post Secondary Services
Sts’ailes
Early Education Centre
Snowoyelh House (Services for child and family)
Snowoyelh #2 (Old Elders Centre)
Telmexw Axtexw (Treatment Centre) Te Lalem (Family Program) Employment Assistance Services
Phone 604-796-2116
604-796-9601
Fax
604-796-3946
604-796-2122
604-796-2146 604-796-2146
604-796-1155
604-796-1282
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604-796-0711
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604-796-9839
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604-796-5536
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Te Lede Lalem (New Elder`s Center)
Fire hall Community Hall/Youth Centre 604-796-2888
604-796-3078
Sts’ailes Maintenance 604-796-2881
Development Corporation Operations
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604-796-9252
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604-796-9798
604-796-5684
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604-796-3578
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If you have any questions or comments about the Newsletter
contact Mikhail Crispin at:
604-796-2116 Ext.241 or [email protected]