| Entry Number: 828 | Date Entered: 07/23/10 |
Hello, I'm Shauna Sylvester I have been hired as a summer student by the Songhees Nation for The Education/Literacy Feild Worker.You will see more about me in the next songhees flyer and on my final report.
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| Entry Number: 827 | Date Entered: 07/23/10 |
Hi my name is Jessica Joseph, i am a Songhees band member hired by songhees as a Cumminty Leadership Trainee. come check out my final report at the end of my summer job before i head back to school! :D
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| Entry Number: 826 | Date Entered: 07/23/10 |
Hey this is Bradley George Dick , i am one of the Village maintenance workers read my bio in the news letter =]
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| Entry Number: 825 | Date Entered: 07/23/10 |
im jonathan horne im a summer job stedent and im working for the songhees nations as a Village Maintenance worker
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| Entry Number: 824 | Date Entered: 07/05/10 |
Songhees Band Members - next deadline for submissions for funding from the James Bay Village Trust is November 1, 2010. Proposal packages are available at the main desk at the Band Office. Trustees can be contacted by email at trustees@songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 823 | Date Entered: 06/22/10 |
Songhees has a number of Summer student employment opportunity's please visit the Administration office for more information.
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| Entry Number: 822 | Date Entered: 06/21/10 |
hello bandmembers,sambo here i think its cool to have this site on,becauce you get eveybodes opinion on rez' i wish i was home. so hello bandmembers.sambo Albany?
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| Entry Number: 821 | Date Entered: 06/16/10 |
Is the Songhees Salish Pow Wow going ahead this year as advertised?
Richard Dionne, B.A.(UBC 2007)
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| Entry Number: 820 | Date Entered: 06/15/10 |
Slahal & Aboriginal crafts
Thursday, June 24, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Grant Building, Quarterdeck
RRU Aboriginal Relations Coordinator will lead participants in this traditional Aboriginal game.
First Nation dancers will perform and Aboriginal artisans will display their crafts.
http://myrru.royalroads.ca/files-myrru/File/Aboriginal%20Relations/10-0166_Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Week%20Evite_WEB.pdf
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| Entry Number: 819 | Date Entered: 06/15/10 |
Ethnobotany Tour
Wednesday, June 23, 12:00 p.m. | Meet at the Neptune Stairs in front of the Grant Building
An ethnobotanist discusses traditional plants found on campus, their values, uses and benefits.
http://myrru.royalroads.ca/files-myrru/File/Aboriginal%20Relations/10-0166_Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Week%20Evite_WEB.pdf
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| Entry Number: 818 | Date Entered: 06/15/10 |
Storytelling
Tuesday, June 22, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Grant Building, Room 228
An elder shares local First Nations history, discussing territories, relations and languages.
http://myrru.royalroads.ca/files-myrru/File/Aboriginal%20Relations/10-0166_Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Week%20Evite_WEB.pdf
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| Entry Number: 817 | Date Entered: 06/15/10 |
National Aboriginal Day Pow Wow
Monday, June 21, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Grant Building, Quarterdeck
The Pow wow will open with a prayer in Aboriginal language. The event
features 6-8 local Aboriginal singers, dancers and drummers representing
several local First Nations – Tsartlip, Saanich and Esquimalt. They will
perform a variety of dances including the highly competitive “fancy dance”.
Refreshments and bannock, will be served.
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| Entry Number: 816 | Date Entered: 06/15/10 |
I am looking for a place to rent on the Songhees. Please let me know if you can help with information by email priere24@hanmail.net Thank you.
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| Entry Number: 815 | Date Entered: 06/05/10 |
Where is our Bylaw Officer and RCMP Officer? Been trying to get ahold of one of them for a while and no call back
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| Entry Number: 814 | Date Entered: 06/05/10 |
Congratulations to Karen (nee Dick) and Eisa Tunkara on the birth of baby Tijan on April 23. He is so beautiful. 11th precious grandchild for Skip and Linda Dick
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| Entry Number: 813 | Date Entered: 05/17/10 |
May 20th LOONIE TWOONIE at the Longhouse- fundraising for the SOnghees ELders to travel to the annual Elders Conference in Salmon Arm BC.
5 pm serving Indian tacos
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| Entry Number: 812 | Date Entered: 05/17/10 |
Health Workshop- At the boardroom in admin building- May20 th thursday at noon to 1 pm. Lunch provided
De-stress teqniques and looking at our mental health, fun and games
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| Entry Number: 811 | Date Entered: 05/16/10 |
HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY TO ARNOLD CLIFFORD GEORGE ON MAY 27th! HOPE YOU HAVE AN AWESOME DAY! WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEART! LOTTA LOVE FROM ALICE & ALL 5 OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BABIES (DOMINIC, BENJAMIN, MAXIMUS, MARIANNE, CHARMAINE)
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| Entry Number: 810 | Date Entered: 05/06/10 |
This is to let the communtee know that our Bylaw Officer Russell Malloway has resigned from Songhees. His last day is on May 21st. Please wish him luck for his future. Myself, I want to know why he is leaving us. Can anyone answer this question??????? Seems that so many people are up and leaving Songhees due to some sort of cause. ...
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| Entry Number: 809 | Date Entered: 04/29/10 |
In honor of my mom Janet Dick...RIP
Glad we got to meet and u were able to see your girls..
Terrie *Dutchie
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| Entry Number: 808 | Date Entered: 03/24/10 |
~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~ to Alice Sam for March 25th!!
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| Entry Number: 807 | Date Entered: 03/23/10 |
LOST CAT
Snoopy is an adult male cat which has a long-haired, solid gray coat. He has green eyes. He wears a white flea collar that has a thin gray stripe.
Snoopy has not been home since March 20, 2010 (Saturday afternoon). I posted ad on usedvictoria.com. Darla & Darlene would be ever thankful should Snoopy be found. Click link ;)
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/11578977
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| Entry Number: 806 | Date Entered: 03/23/10 |
Happy 25th Anniversary to the love of my life my hunny Desmond Tom. I want to thank you for being here for me in good and bad, shows how much u love me. Lots of love for you Des, Love Sheila
Happy Birthday to my one of my baby sisters: Chip(Darlene Joseph)April 21st. Have a good day on this special day Dar, its your Day, enjoy. Love your sister Sheila, way up in Tofino
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| Entry Number: 805 | Date Entered: 03/02/10 |
XOX~******HAPPY BIRTHDAY******~XOX................ ALL THE MARCH BABIES
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| Entry Number: 804 | Date Entered: 03/01/10 |
Fundraiser for Marilyn George
Loonie Toonie Thursday, March 4 at the Lands Office Bldg. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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| Entry Number: 803 | Date Entered: 02/11/10 |
I'm looking for someone with connections to the village and site at Beacon Hill Park. Can you help with information?
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| Entry Number: 802 | Date Entered: 01/27/10 |
Community Meeting for Songhees James Bay Village Trust will be held February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at 1100 Admirals Rd (building on the corner of Admirals and Maplebank). Presented will be Financial statements and a review of the projects completed and in progress. There will be lots of time for questions. All Songhees band members - join us for coffee and donuts. ...Trustees for SJBVT
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| Entry Number: 801 | Date Entered: 01/27/10 |
Crystal Meth BC is putting on a free public presentation on the dangers of Crystal Meth. The presentation is on Thursday January 28th, 7:00 P at Spencer School Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave, Langford. The key speaker is Kevin HENRY, a 25 yr old First Nations male from Sooke, who has been clean for 5 years now. for more info check out these links:
http://www.crystalmethbc.ca/
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/goldstreamgazette/news/82649762.html
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| Entry Number: 800 | Date Entered: 01/19/10 |
Happy Belated Birthday to Brother Nick Albany !
Love Fernie & Frank & Family
xoxoxox
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| Entry Number: 799 | Date Entered: 01/11/10 |
Hello all!! Joy Charleson here to let you know that i am doing a raffle for $500.00 they are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. I would love to do the draw for this on January 31, 2010. i have 250 tickets for sale. however if all the tickets do not sell by then i will have to extend the draw once again... if you are interested please contact me at 250-886-1977 and we can meet somewhere. :D hope to hear from some of you soon.
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| Entry Number: 798 | Date Entered: 01/06/10 |
Songhees James Bay Village Trust Community Meeting will be held February 15, 2010 for all band members. More info re time and place to follow closer to the date.
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| Entry Number: 797 | Date Entered: 01/06/10 |
the picture that were done by tasha george are still available at teh coumputer class to be viewed and for copies of any of the picture that you are interested in!
BLESSING TO YOU ALL!!
JOAN E.MORRIS,DIABETES CO-ORDINATOR
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| Entry Number: 796 | Date Entered: 11/14/09 |
******************** HAPPY BIRTHDAY*********************
To Mina 15th and Jean 16th, roseanna 05th, Sandy morris jr, Emmy George 22nd, oh might be easier to type ALL NOVEMBER BABIES!!!!!!!!!! =)
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| Entry Number: 795 | Date Entered: 11/14/09 |
Hi. I am looking for information (hard to locate online) about the settlement of the Lekwungen land claim where the Parliament Buildings are now situated. I understood this was settled in 2007 from reading Hansard. Is this correct? What were the terms of settlement?
kotto2001@gmail.com
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| Entry Number: 794 | Date Entered: 11/12/09 |
HEllo all!! Joy Charleson here just wanted to post a message regarding my son Jeff Charleson. Some of you may or may not know him..... But this year my son has the opportunity to go Rome, Italy with his Religion class. Jeff attends and is graduating from St. Andrew's High School. On November 20/09 @ 6:00 PM down at the Lekwemman Big house we are having a loonie twooie fundraiser. Please come down we will have food for sale as well. any question or donations please email me @ chumus_16@hotmail.com
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| Entry Number: 793 | Date Entered: 11/02/09 |
just have to comment on how proud I am for having young men like Edward R. George (Lacrosse) athletic ability to put Songhees once again on the Map. Friday was an awesome day to be Songhees !!! U made us all sooo proud !! SYL
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| Entry Number: 792 | Date Entered: 10/27/09 |
Opps ,, sorry Frank , made a typo on your birthday !!! SYL ,, hehehe
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| Entry Number: 791 | Date Entered: 10/23/09 |
XXXX HAPPY BIRTHDAY "KATESSA" XXXXXXX , our darling little scorpio ,
Love,, Gramma SYL
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| Entry Number: 790 | Date Entered: 10/23/09 |
XXXXXX HAPPY BIRTHDAY Frank Albany XXXXXX Oct 25th , Have an awesome day !!!!!!
Nick, & Syl
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| Entry Number: 789 | Date Entered: 10/21/09 |
James Bay Village Trust 2009 proposals - a reminder to band members that the deadline to submit proposals to apply for funding from the Trust is October 30, 2009. Please drop off completed proposals at the Band Office. Blank proposal packages are available at the Band Office reception desk. If you have questions, the Trustees can be contacted at trustees@songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 788 | Date Entered: 10/21/09 |
Iam starting to compile a band member email distribution list on behalf of the nation, so if you would like to get band communications like newletters, memos etc.... sent to your email please send your email addy to rdsam@shaw.ca It was brought up at the GM last night by a few members that this is how they would like to get info as they do not live on reserve, and I agree computers and emails are the in thing now and this is how all people communicate. So Iam taking it upon myself to start this initiative and look forward to hearing from those interested in this.
Ron Sam, Council rdsam@shaw.ca
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| Entry Number: 787 | Date Entered: 10/21/09 |
my sincerest appreciation to chief, council and staff for the memorial for breast cancer. it was a wonderful show of support to us. to the membership, thankyou for the love and support
God Bless everone and thank you.
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| Entry Number: 786 | Date Entered: 10/21/09 |
CANT WE PLEASE GET AND UPDATE ON THIS SITE!!!!!!!!........ i mean more recent pics in the employment learning centre area, i dont think them people are still there and im sure pics of recent people might encourage them thanks, oh and lyle henry's pic needs to be fixed :)....
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| Entry Number: 785 | Date Entered: 10/19/09 |
Good Morning - It is an honor and a privilege to be introducing myself to the Songhees First Nation as the Community Wellness Coordinator. I look forward to providing support to the community and working closely with you all in the days to come.
My experiences to date have included drug & alcohol awareness, prevention, assessment and counselling for both youth and their families. It is this experience as well as my eagerness to support that I offer to you as a community.
With Much Gratitude & Respect,
Norma J Thompson
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| Entry Number: 784 | Date Entered: 10/12/09 |
Congratulations to Rob Dick and Sarah Farrell on the birth of their baby son Jace on September 17. He is so beautiful. Love Grandpa Skip and Grandma Linda
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| Entry Number: 783 | Date Entered: 10/09/09 |
All are invited to an olympic torch relay meeting on oct 13 at 6pm at the band office boardroom. Come out and meet your torch team and all those who will be involved in the torch ceremony on Oct 30 2009. Light Refreshments will be served.
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| Entry Number: 782 | Date Entered: 10/01/09 |
goodluck to all the walkers on sunday.
birthday to james jr. john masters, the 6th and ron warren on the thirteenth
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| Entry Number: 781 | Date Entered: 09/22/09 |
Happy reunion with our cat Snoopy. Darla & I thank those who were worried and concerned for Snoopy--He's Home!! Darlene
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| Entry Number: 780 | Date Entered: 09/21/09 |
My cat, Snoopy ran away from home last night and we want him back. He's an adolescent male with gray fluffy fur and he's wearing a pink flea collar. i HOPE this link works, http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=2097888&id=593461020 it's a pic of Snoopy. Thanks, Darlene & Darla Joseph
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| Entry Number: 779 | Date Entered: 09/18/09 |
Happy Birhtday to Dell
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| Entry Number: 778 | Date Entered: 09/17/09 |
I would really like to wish my grandson NICHOLAS CHARLIE a happy first birthday on September 21/2009 a whole year has past so fast, i am really glad he is stayning with us as he was a whole bunch of loving i needed last year,especially when i needed to wake up and have him with me in morning when i got up in morning joy to me :) luv u handsome boy (S)
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| Entry Number: 777 | Date Entered: 09/16/09 |
Hoping to connect with Skip Dick about an event in November with Shirley Leon in attendance. Contact Jim O'Reilly: jeoreilly@rcdvictoria.org
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| Entry Number: 776 | Date Entered: 09/14/09 |
Greetings...Songhees Nations
My name is Mrs. Barbara Howard, a Navajo teacher from the Navajo Nation teaching at Newcomb High School in New Mexico. I took my dancing group, T'iis Nideeshgiizh Bitsooke Dancers, to your part of the country some years back. In fact, we got to meet several of your very awesome members who treated us with the most respect and generousity. I was just thinking of the friends we made there on your island and wondered if they were curious as to what the dancing group was up to now. Well, a lot of them graduated and several moved onto college or the armed services. I am still here teaching the Navajo Language, Navajo History/Government and Native American Literature to high school students, grades 9 through 12. Going on my 19th year, I loved working with the youth! My dancing group is still going with, of course, new members yearly. Their energy and commitment still amazes me....I will continue to sponsor the dancers as long as they, the students, have the desire to learn the dances and enjoy dancing for others. I hope I am not intruding on your web page by submitting this message, I just wanted to extend my greetings, "ya'at'eeh", to all who got to know us. If interested my email address is: howab@centralschools.org Oh yeah, special greetings to Skip & Linda Dick, Butch & Irene, George & Verna, Ivy, the other George, John Elliott, Albert G., Wes E., Bobby & Lezley, David, Andrew, Jeffrey E., Prisceda, Duncan residents and others...these are the "awesome people" I was referring to...God Bless you all. Bye
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| Entry Number: 775 | Date Entered: 09/09/09 |
Dear Robert Sam, the chief of the Songhees Nations,
My name is Anna Hong from Korea who has been working with the Youth With A Mission Victoria and has a big heart for the First Nations. I am writing this letter expecting to contact with you if possible after hearing from my boss,
Graham Jackson that he has met you in Port Renfrew where I have been working for three years. I am really interested in volunteering in your community if there is a way and need. It would be great if you can open the door before me as I have a plan to enroll the First Nations Family program at Camosun next year. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Please email me at priere24@hanmail.net or call 250-384-4640. Huy Ch Qu! Anna.
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| Entry Number: 774 | Date Entered: 09/08/09 |
I would like to give a shout out to all the children and youth that are starting back to school today!! Enjoy and have fun!! Learning today could open the doors to a wide variety of horizans in the future.
Love and Prayers to a wonderful year ahead!!
LaVatta Frank, and special happy birthday to my grandson Percy(Bear Paws) BIG 2 years old today.
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| Entry Number: 773 | Date Entered: 09/03/09 |
come on people lets get some survey's done so u can get a free hair cut tomorrow woot woot just call the Songhees Learning Centre ;)
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| Entry Number: 772 | Date Entered: 09/02/09 |
XXXX Happy Birthday to My "Little Big Sister SHEILA TOM" Sept 3rd,,, HAVE AN AWESOME DAY SIS,,, LOVE U TONS !!!!! xxxxx Love SYL , NICK
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| Entry Number: 771 | Date Entered: 09/02/09 |
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE: SONGHEES JAMES BAY VILLAGE TRUST Trustees meeting for Sept. has been changed from Sept. 16 to Sept. 9. If you would like to meet with the Trustees on Sept. 9 please email trustees@songheesnation.com to set up an appt. Proposal packages can be picked up at the Band Office or mailed to members by providing a home address via the email address above. A reminder that the deadline for 2009 proposal submissions is Oct. 30/09...Songhees James Bay Village Trustees
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| Entry Number: 770 | Date Entered: 08/18/09 |
Wishing my MOM (Violet Joseph), a happy birthday (aug 20th) , have an awesome day MOM,, love u tons !!! Love, SYL
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| Entry Number: 769 | Date Entered: 07/21/09 |
Tribal Journey canoes will be at Songhees on July 28, 2009. Come out and support and see them off.
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| Entry Number: 768 | Date Entered: 07/07/09 |
WISHING MY SON (Mike), and my nephew (Charlie) the best , on their quest for bringing home some gold at the PEE WEE Lacrosse Provincials, in Prince George July 10 - 12 th. So proud of both of U !!!! Love MOM, syl
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| Entry Number: 767 | Date Entered: 07/07/09 |
Nice Post ! www
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| Entry Number: 766 | Date Entered: 07/03/09 |
elder's dinner
starts at 10.00 am and lungh at noon
dunca at athe gym. questios call david bob nanoose fraser smith brentwood
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| Entry Number: 765 | Date Entered: 06/29/09 |
SONGHEES JAMES BAY VILLAGE TRUST NEWS
Upcoming Office Hours for Trustees - The Trustees will be in the office (spare room next to the Treaty Office) on Wed. July 22, Wed. Sept 16 and Wed. Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. - noon. Come and visit us if you have any questions, want to discuss an idea or would like to know how proposals are evaluated.
Call for 2009 Proposals - deadline to submit proposals is Oct. 30/09. Proposal packages will be available at the Band Office after Aug 1 or to have a package mailed please contact the Trustees at trustees@songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 764 | Date Entered: 06/29/09 |
Happy 19th birthday to Brianna Dick...love Grandpa Skip and
Grandma Linda
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| Entry Number: 763 | Date Entered: 06/29/09 |
Linda Hartford, on behalf of BMO Trust, congratulates Butch Dick who was selected to make a plaque for BMO at the UVic First People's House, for which BMO was the lead sponsor.
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| Entry Number: 762 | Date Entered: 06/27/09 |
Hi, I've visited China and spent time with some of the aboriginal groups there. Makes me more curious about my First Nations neighbors back home here! Two thoughts. Would it be possible to add to this website some more information about the language(s) that were/are spoken by the Songhees people? It would be cool to know some history of the language or how to say things like 'hello' or 'beautiful'. Second thought: how does the Canoe Journey compare to China's Dragon Boat race, i.e. what similarities / differences are there?
Great website, keep up the good work!
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| Entry Number: 761 | Date Entered: 06/26/09 |
Rosalee Tizya is presenting Indigenous Governance Workshops in Victoria on July 20th - 24th in Victoria. The purpose of the workshops is to think in strategic terms about protecting cultural roots, cultural identity, Title & Rights and environmental sustainability.
see http://www.indigenoustitleandrights.com/4.html for more information.
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| Entry Number: 760 | Date Entered: 06/19/09 |
'Youth on our Journey' (Cowichan Tribes territory group)
Fund raising for Suquamish Tribal Journeys 2009
You are invited to upcoming fund raisers:
Duncan Walmart Hot dog sale - Sunday June 28-09
Upcoming Loonie/Toonie with preview ticket sales on Cowichan Tribes Admin. grounds followed by a evening Loonie/Toonie.
Huy tseep qu,
Edna Thomas, Mike Olebar & Rita George-Greene
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| Entry Number: 759 | Date Entered: 06/19/09 |
I have recently moved to Saanich from Haida Gwaii. Can you tell me if there are any Aboriginal Day celebrations taking place this weekend? Also, is Songhees hosting a PowWow this year again? Haaw'a, thank you for your time.
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| Entry Number: 758 | Date Entered: 06/15/09 |
i was adopted out of your community as a baby, and an Aunt used to always write to me when I was younger. I would like to get in contact with you again.If you know who I am, please email me at tiggg3r@yahoo.ca
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| Entry Number: 757 | Date Entered: 06/09/09 |
Is Songhee having a powwow this year. My email address is
hazel@mnbc.ca thank you.
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| Entry Number: 756 | Date Entered: 06/08/09 |
Would like to send Congrats out to all of our Grads and their parents :) way to go everyone
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| Entry Number: 755 | Date Entered: 06/03/09 |
Im sorry i submitted that posting i thought it was cool to see that they were seeking aboriginal people...but after reading i dont know if its just me.... or do you think i thought seems a lil disprespectful the experience part.. just made me think of the freeking stero types our people have conquered....once again i am sorry i didnt mean to offend anyone just glanced over the Bold parts of the e-mail
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| Entry Number: 754 | Date Entered: 06/03/09 |
CASTING NOTICE FOR FIRST NATIONS
(Native American or Native) MEN AND WOMEN
Artist Terrance Houle’s “Casting Call” is a new production being filmed in Victoria, British
Columbia. Auditions will be held by the artist.
Open casting call for First Nations, Native American, Métis, Half-breed, Quarter,
Indian Princess’s and Princess, Powwow Dancers, Powwow Drummers, 1/8th, Rez, City
Indians, Aboriginals, Status, Non-Status, Red Indian people between 15 and 100, both
male and female.
Young, Middle Aged and Elders
Acting experience a plus, but not necessary
• Traditional, contemporary, bannock experience, Native war veterans, horse
riding experience, an interest in bingo, war paint, Indian car, regalia, black wigs
are all assets but not necessary
• Any size and shape will be acceptable. We are looking for fit, big, small, tall,
hunky, beautiful, ugly, etc.
• braided hair, long black or short will be acceptable
• love of nature, animals and outdoors is a must
• deep respect for Mother Earth
• must know the Four Directions
• owners of buckskin loin cloth, breach cloth and general hides a bonus
• Fluent in Native language and English
We are looking for Stony, Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibway, Dene, Navajo, Haida, Salish, Sioux,
Métis, Crow, Pawnee, Micmac, Mohawk, (Etc.) or anyone of the like.
Must have experience as one of the above criteria
Auditions will be for roles of Natives playing Non-Natives acting in Native roles.
Casting Location: Saturday, June 20, 2009
between 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss St., Victoria, BC V8V 4P1
To book an audition, email:
Nicole Stanbridge, Curatorial Assistant
nstanbridge@aggv.bc.ca
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| Entry Number: 753 | Date Entered: 05/29/09 |
this is to announce that Simi Olive is graduating this coming week from high school in Las Vegas, thanks to all who encouraged him, specially Chief Sam, Uncle Butch and Irene, uncle Skip and Linda, and all, hey Zak, Jr and Sandy, he made it, he can be reached thru his mom molive@hotmail.com.
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| Entry Number: 752 | Date Entered: 05/26/09 |
REMINDER !!!!! TO ALL CANOE JOURNEY PADDLERS !! Be good idea to start your passports, as there is changes at the border now !!!! 87.00 bucks for an adult, childrens are cheaper not sure the amount. SYL
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| Entry Number: 751 | Date Entered: 05/23/09 |
I owuld like to wish my little sis a "Happy Birthday" for May 24, 2009. I hope that she has wonderful day with the family and grandkids. I love you sis and I pray to the Creator for your health well being.
Your little Bro "String" and the string family.
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| Entry Number: 750 | Date Entered: 05/14/09 |
Hi. My name is Renée Livernoche and I am currently volunteering at the victoria native friendship centre along side Surrounded by Cedar. I am working with a youth group using theatre and we are building a play. We are wanting to stage a scene of a pit cook. I would like to bring someone in who can teach the youth how to do a pit cook so that we can build a scene around it. My email is rainnay@hotmail.com. If anyone is interested, I look forward to hearing from you. In gratitude, Renée.
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| Entry Number: 749 | Date Entered: 05/11/09 |
Wanting information is Songhee having a powwow this year 2009.My email address is whiteman_28@hotmail.com
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| Entry Number: 748 | Date Entered: 05/07/09 |
On behalf of the Rec Centre Committee, I would like to thank all those that took the time and attended the vote on the Wellness Centre last night. It was very uplifting and encouraging to see so many people come out and vote in favor of this project for our Community. I would also like to thank all of those involved in getting it to where we are at now. Alot of hard work is still to come but rest assured your Committee Reps and the team of Consultants that have been assembled by Mr.Philip Chang(architect)will continue to work hard until the doors are open. With the Community support shown last night I think the Community's Dream is within grasp. From Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 747 | Date Entered: 05/04/09 |
Just a reminder to all about the upcoming Meeting/Vote at the Longhouse kitchen on Thurs May 7 at 6pm. It is about the Songhees Wellness Centre and more info will be available at the meeting. Also the James Bay Trustees will be present to answer any questions.
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| Entry Number: 746 | Date Entered: 04/28/09 |
SONGHEES BYLAW DEPARTMENT
*PET LICENSING*
This is a reminder to all persons residing on Songhees to check when your Pet License expires. A letter will be going out shortly reminding everyone to check the expiry date and renew their pet license if needed, or come into the Main Administration office and register your pet. The cost is $10.00 per year, per pet.
You will receive a new identification tag with a new expiry date and the telephone number for the Songhees Bylaw department engraved on it. In the event your pet decides to take a stroll alone and get lost, they will find their way back home when someone calls the number.
Another reason to register your pet is in the event of a wide spread emergency, or an emergency in your home, Songhees Bylaw is able to identify that there is a pet or pets in the home and get them to safety.
If you require a copy of the Songhees Animal Control Bylaw, you may request a copy when you come into register your pet at the main administration office.
Also, please bring the following information with you when you come into register your pet.
• Emergency Contact name and telephone number
• Tattoo or Microchip number (if applicable)
• Immunization information (date)
• Birthday of your pet (if known)
Thank you
Songhees Bylaw Department
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| Entry Number: 745 | Date Entered: 04/22/09 |
Burrows, Oops:)
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| Entry Number: 744 | Date Entered: 04/21/09 |
Go Nucks Go, Borrows rocks what a team. Hope loungo is alright. Go Second round. Ron
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| Entry Number: 743 | Date Entered: 04/20/09 |
Congratulations to Verna B the first winner of the Hockey Raffle, and thanks everyone for the support in the Community garden fundraiser:)
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| Entry Number: 742 | Date Entered: 04/19/09 |
Hello, I'm looking after some information on my great grandmother and her family. Her name was Victoria Rita Bertucci b.09/11/1883 in Humboldt Street Victoria British Columbia. When her second husband (Cpl John Campbell) died in 1920 she move over to England, hence we only have some info on her life in Victoria. Her mother was Catherina Sansregret (1862-1927) who married Nicola Bertucci in 1884 in Victoria; and her mother was Mary Ann ? (1842-1890). We know that Mary Ann was part of the Songhee Nation and I was hoping someone would know something about them. No matter how insignificant you think it is I'd love to hear it. I can be reached at katnic10@talk21.com. Many thanks in advance, Kate
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| Entry Number: 741 | Date Entered: 04/06/09 |
Anyone interested in starting some community gardens? Anyone have any land we can use to start some gardens? We can form a gardening club of sorts and start growing our own food. If you are interested please contact me at rdsam@shaw.ca thanks ron sam. time for gardening is pretty much upon us so please let me know. If you have a big yard and would like to donate some to the use of growing vegetables in exchange for fresh produce, please let me know also. If set up properly our community could have fresh produce year round.
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| Entry Number: 740 | Date Entered: 04/02/09 |
happy anniversery to skip and lynn(42) we will be waiting for the big 50
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| Entry Number: 739 | Date Entered: 04/01/09 |
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE SIS "STACEY" xxxxxxxxxxxx APRIL 2, 2009
WAHOOOOOO,, have an awesome day kid !! love u lots,
SYL
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| Entry Number: 738 | Date Entered: 03/23/09 |
happy bithday to skip dick on thursday xxoo
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| Entry Number: 737 | Date Entered: 03/20/09 |
when is our community going to be briefed on the new proposed Recognition act that will bring the nations down to the 25 or 30 nations that existed at the time of contact. What does this mean for our Community and how will our interests be looked after, does that mean a whole lot of people will be out of work at these Nations as I have read that a regional government body will be formed and that is who we go to and that is who will look after us. Things are tough as it is i could not imagine all these nations being lumped into one govermental body and having equal representation for all. Just wondering how it is all going to work out. thanks, Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 736 | Date Entered: 03/12/09 |
The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be starting on October 30th, 2009, and will be stopping in Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Anybody can apply to be a Torch Bearer, cut off date for applications is the end of June. Apply on line through Royal Bank-carrythetorch.com or Coca Cola-icoke.ca
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| Entry Number: 735 | Date Entered: 03/12/09 |
We should have more band member meetings. We urgently need to address issues that cause frustration within our membership. I know everything can't get solved in a few meetings but we can deal with things promptly and help resolve issues and move forward to important things.CD
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| Entry Number: 734 | Date Entered: 03/09/09 |
I agree, this is not the place to dicuss internal issues, this is a place to stay connected! Please consider this before you post.
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| Entry Number: 733 | Date Entered: 02/04/09 |
Eh yall,
Twilight, is looking for First Nation, Male, and female actors, for their next sequel "New Moon" they are doing casting calls at the "Paul Motor Inn, 1900 Douglas St. on February 7, 2009 at 9:00 am - noon. They have scripts that they will be submitting, so they will be speaking roles. Ages 15 - 25 years only. SYL
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| Entry Number: 732 | Date Entered: 02/04/09 |
Hi Everyone,
I agree we need to create more forums for our band members to speak, raise their concerns, problem solving etc. This can include a member’s only forum on our website and regular community meetings. These are a few examples in providing an opportunity for everyone to put forward their concerns, recommendations, raise their questions and receive answers and feedback.
Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 731 | Date Entered: 02/04/09 |
Dear Band Members,
February 25, 2009 is Anti-Bullying Day. February 25, 2008 Premier proclaimed this day each year. I am not sure what BC is doing this year. However, as a community we can do something on this day, another day or make a month of awareness. This could include a several different activities in the community, schools, etc. Wearing pink is a nice gesture but it would be nice to do something as a community. May be start small and work in to more activities through out the year and next year. Just sharing a thought for all to consider.
Thank you,
Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 730 | Date Entered: 02/02/09 |
Yes, I do believe with open communication it starts "Lateral Violence" amongst people and lateral violence comes in a lot of forms i.e. person to person, news paper articles, groups,phone, email and websites. IT becomes a tool to attack our leaders and community in public. There should be a email address to email concerns to the Band Administrator or Chief & Council. Some people are using this site for the wrong reason.
Huy Ch Qu
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| Entry Number: 729 | Date Entered: 02/01/09 |
Jean Taylor, Yukon Tlingit artist opens a show at the Eagle Feather Gallery in Victoria on February 12 at 5:00 p.m.
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| Entry Number: 728 | Date Entered: 01/31/09 |
Again I think we need a members only forum with password capabilities, this site is accesible to the big old wide world and we do not need to air internal band problems for all to read. I know some have mentioned it in the past but it is a good idea in this day and age. Thanks Ron
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| Entry Number: 727 | Date Entered: 01/29/09 |
For all those people wodering where to find me, I am still here in the community, but remember you have to share me with Esquimalt First Nation. The easiest place to find me is at the Songhees By-Law Office, I also spend quite a bit of time over at Shoreline Middle School. I have spoken to Christina C & Jackie A about posting a link/page on this web site explaining all the details of the Community Tri-Partite Agreement. Look for it in the upcoming future.
Thanks Cst Cole BREWER
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| Entry Number: 726 | Date Entered: 01/29/09 |
Hello David. Yah you know Cole is still here, and I believe you do have his cell number. As for numbers for unwanted activities, you can contact the Bylaw Office as well. But there are only 2 officers here, that dont work 24 hours a day. Westshore RCMP would only attend that sort of call if they are refusing to leave Private Property. Seeing that the people left already, what would the RCMP come for seeing that you dealt with the situation already? Hope that answers your question.
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| Entry Number: 725 | Date Entered: 01/28/09 |
Do we have a Aboriginal Policing officer(Cst. Brewer) in our community any more. What about a contact number to report unwanted activities in our comunity. I'm curious because tonight Jan 28/09 we found a couple of people( non-band members) down by the wood pile I kindly asked them to leave only for them to say why do I need permission. I have their car plate number. We tried dispatch but only to get a person grilling us with questions like we did something wrong. Did we not sign agreement to have a RCMP Officer stationed on reserve. Just a question here thats all?
Thank you very
David Dick
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| Entry Number: 724 | Date Entered: 01/26/09 |
Hope everyone had some great holidays!:) Hope even more that Songhees members are applying for the job postings. It would be great to see members working in the band. Those who are, good luck.
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| Entry Number: 723 | Date Entered: 01/21/09 |
Dear Songhees Band Members,
The Songhees Emergency Planning Committee has started this recently. Most are previous committee members along with a few new members. The committee has organized a workshop for January 28, 2009 9:00 am to 4 pm at the Lands Office. Band members are welcome to attend. Please contact Cheryl or Kathy at 250.386.1047 if you have any questions.
Hope to see at the workshop.
Thank you,
Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 722 | Date Entered: 01/18/09 |
i believe Cst. Brewer does have a cell phone
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| Entry Number: 721 | Date Entered: 01/14/09 |
Hey with the tri partite agreement, can't songhees request that Cole Brewer have his own cell phone for songhees? it seems weird to have to phone West Shore RCMP for the Songhees RCMP. Most other communities with tri partite have this.....
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| Entry Number: 720 | Date Entered: 01/06/09 |
Hello everyone..just wanted to come by and say Happy New Years, and hope all of your hoildays were great :)
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| Entry Number: 719 | Date Entered: 01/04/09 |
Are the songhees and it people who live on the reserve going to have to start paying for sewage treatment when it is implemented by the CRD, the article in todays paper jan 4 09 makes no mention of first nations interests. Do we have a council member or 2 on the CRD sewage committee? they have been working on this for the last couple of years now so what has our involvement been? what about all the land that the CRD is set to get their hands on? what about our treaty struggles and being told that their is no land for Songhees. A 500 to 700 dollar a year bill would be a bill that most would have trouble paying. Where is the Community Consultation and is it going to happen as this is something that effects are Community as a whole not just chief and council and the CRD. The CRD has and does community consultation so where is ours?
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| Entry Number: 718 | Date Entered: 12/29/08 |
Thier will be a langauge meeting on January 7th at 6:30 in the boardroom.If you are interested in learning how to speak or write the language or to learn more about he words and thier meanings come on down,we will have refreshments and your ideas and input are important.Butch
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| Entry Number: 717 | Date Entered: 12/27/08 |
I would like to wish everyone in Songhees a "Merry Christmas" -N- Happy New Year!!" from your former alcohol -N- Drug Counselor, Lester Joe. I hope everyone is well and taking care of yourself through-out the holiday season. Be careful if you decide to party have a D/D for you to get
around.
Think of the new year to stop drinking or doing drugs for a new years resolution. It would benefit you and your family for a better life.
I haven't given up on your lives even if I did move to another community. I believe you can do this but have patience for it to begin. "You can only be as good as you are, of how much good you put into your life"
I would like to thank all who did come to see me for help because you helped me also. "Many Huy Ch Qu's "
Lester Joe
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| Entry Number: 716 | Date Entered: 12/21/08 |
Want to say THANK YOU to UNCLE CHARILE JOSEPH AN MIKE (Elsie's bf) AN UNCLE ELMER for clearing the roads... thank you from LINDA JOSEPH AN FAMLILY...
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| Entry Number: 715 | Date Entered: 12/17/08 |
Hello fellow Songhees friends and relatives. Angela and Clarence will be selling their arts and crafts at 4a Fraser
Lane. We have carvings, dreamcatchers, Gift baskets containing carvings. One gift basket with dreamcatcher Chiefs bonnet. Please come and check out our beatiful hand
made things. We will be open until Dec.24 Thank you hich ka
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| Entry Number: 714 | Date Entered: 12/16/08 |
why isn't the roads plowed!!!! I see one small road plowed!!
WHY!?
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| Entry Number: 713 | Date Entered: 12/11/08 |
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Songhees members!
My name is Anna and I am looking for a job around your
community such as the housekeeping or the babysitting
for the fundraising to take the First Nations course
at Camosun college. Please feel free to contact me through E-mail at priere24@hanmail.net or by phone at 250-384-4640.
Thank you so much.
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| Entry Number: 712 | Date Entered: 12/09/08 |
Merry Christmas to all Songhees Band Members! I have not seen anyone for awhile but I think of you all. I live and teach children in the inner city as yet. Hope everyone is well. Greetings from me and my family! Frances Carlick (formerly Dick) and my grown up children and grandbabies
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| Entry Number: 711 | Date Entered: 12/04/08 |
Sunday. December 7/2008 at 10:00am
A Memorial Service for Residential School Victims is being held at Saint Andrews Cathedral; 740 View Street, Victoria BC. Guest Speaker: Kevin Annett. We ask if you have a drum please bring with you. Thank you
For more information please contact:
Joan Morris at 250-388-4971
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| Entry Number: 710 | Date Entered: 12/03/08 |
merry christmas everybody
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| Entry Number: 709 | Date Entered: 11/24/08 |
memorial mass for Stephen Masters Dec.8/08 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on Goldstream Road at 9:00 am
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| Entry Number: 708 | Date Entered: 11/13/08 |
looking for a good used boat to buy or trade. If you may have one or know of anyone just wanting to get rid of a boat please let me know at rdsam@shaw.ca. thanks ron
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| Entry Number: 707 | Date Entered: 11/10/08 |
Just an F.Y.I.
Hello people! My name is Joy Charleson. I am writing here to let you know that I am a PartyLite Consultant. If you have not heard about PartyLite and would like to know more Please do not hesitate to call me. PartyLite has excellent quiality candles that DO NOT bother those with allergies. Am interested in looking for clientele in Victoria.
Joy Charleson
(250)208-9211 LV. mess. if needed.
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| Entry Number: 706 | Date Entered: 10/23/08 |
October 26,2008
Happy Birthday Frank Albany !
Love Your Family,
~ Fernie, Frankie, Alyssa, Ricky ~
xox
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| Entry Number: 705 | Date Entered: 10/22/08 |
Gang Awareness / Anti-Gang Presentations:
This is just a quick update for people interested and involved in this
project to assist in any planning, co-ordination or spreading the word
to ensure as many people as possible are informed of this information.
GENERAL OVERVIEW: There have been some questions and concerns arising
in the schools and community in general about the emergence of youth gangs
within our community. In response to interest from within the community a
presentation on this topic has been arranged to help provide some
information, education, and to assist in the development of a community
plan to recognize and deal with this issue.
DATE: Two presentations are currently scheduled for Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.
October 29th, 2008 6:00 PM at Esquimalt First Nation Band Office
October 29th, 2008 7:30 PM at Shoreline Community Middle School, in the Library
GUEST SPEAKER / PRESENTER: RCMP Cpl Mike MOYER
BACKGROUND: Cpl MOYER is of First Nations decent, and is currently
appointed as the Aboriginal Gang Awareness Coordinator for "E"
Division of the RCMP which encompasses the entire province of British
Columbia.
PRESENTATION LENGTH: The presentation consists of a video and an
interactive power point presentation which is projected to be
approximately 1.5 hours in duration pending on the number
of questions and interaction with the audience.
FUTURE PRESENTATIONS:
The hope and plan for this project is to have Cpl MOYER deliver the
initial message to as many people as possible within the community, in
this first instance, then develop a community plan and strategy to build
and maintain this intiative. If additional presentations are required
in the future, Cst BREWER will deliver these
presentations with the aid of community members involved with the
community plan for Anti-Gang / Gang Awareness.
Who is Welcome:
Anybody and everybody are welcome who have an interest in this information.
If you cant make one particular presentation, come to the other, everybody is welcome.
Look forward to seeing you there.
CVA BREWER, Cst
Aboriginal Police Services
West Shore RCMP
698 Atkins Ave
Victoria BC
V9B 3A4
Phone: (250)474-2264
Fax: (250)474-8790
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| Entry Number: 704 | Date Entered: 10/22/08 |
Hello everyone. please forward this information to your family and friends.
With Halloween fast approaching comes a warning to parents and kids regarding Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold milk chocolate coins imported from China.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat,
distribute or sell the candy.It is sold across Canada by Costco and may also have been sold in bulk packages or as individual pieces at various dollar and bulk stores.The chocolate contains melamine which is the same
chemical responsible for killing several babies in China, and sickening thousands more.
The following link is from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to provide you with further information.
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2008/20081008e.shtml
Thank you
David Dick
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| Entry Number: 703 | Date Entered: 10/19/08 |
I am looking for the Esquimalt Songhees Aboriginal Cemetery. I take photos for the Maple Leaf Legacy Project which is a web site that catalogs WW1, WW2 deaths. There is a soldier buried there that hasnt had his gravestone photographed yet.Can anyone give me directions to this cemetery? Thank you for your help John S.
pearldivecharters@sympatico.ca
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| Entry Number: 702 | Date Entered: 10/17/08 |
Happy Belated Birthday Ron Warren !
Love
Frank & Fernie Albany & Family
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| Entry Number: 701 | Date Entered: 10/17/08 |
I have learned I have a family in your Nation. I am excited to learn all I can about the Songhees and your (our) culture. I live in Seattle, Washington. Would any care to take the time for introductions and possibly be a good source of information? Any help would be great, I feel it's been to long not knowing part of who I am. I am currently a College freshman studying Information Technology in Western Washington. I can be reached at Warhammer129@yahoo.com. Thank you, I look forward to a reply...
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| Entry Number: 700 | Date Entered: 10/12/08 |
happy thankgiving to everyone and happy big 60 to ron warren
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| Entry Number: 699 | Date Entered: 10/08/08 |
Happy Day to Alyssa and Ricky, Birthday Wishes to you from your Aunt, Blaine and Kalem. XOXO
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| Entry Number: 698 | Date Entered: 10/07/08 |
Hey muh fellow songhees members my name is Marina George :)
I'm just droppin in to say a quick hello and let everyone know I am in the E-Skills Course with Lyle Henry and in the after noon class w. Glen Gray doing the Advanced Computer class, we are currently developing a news letter full of information and jus wanted to let you awl know if you want me to announce or advertise nething to do with that Best Babies Program, or health or baby new's Announcments please feel free to contact me through E-Mail at Mz_George_12@hotmail.com or by phone at 250-386-1319
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| Entry Number: 697 | Date Entered: 10/07/08 |
October 10, 2008 ~ ALYSSA & RICHARD ALBANY ~ will be 17 years old !
Happy Birthday ! To Our " TWINNIES " Have a Wonderful Day !
Love
Mom & Dad ,
Frankie
xox
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| Entry Number: 696 | Date Entered: 10/06/08 |
SONGHEES JAMES BAY VILLAGE TRUST NEWS - Office Hours for the Trustees for Oct and Nov are on the following Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until noon; Oct. 15, Oct. 29 and Nov. 26. We will meet in the spare room in the Treaty Office. If you would like information, have questions or need help with your idea please drop in.
A reminder that the deadline to submit proposals for 2008 is Nov. 1. Proposals can be dropped off or mailed to the Band Office in a sealed envelope addressed to the Trustees. To contact the Trustees please send e mails to trustees@songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 695 | Date Entered: 10/06/08 |
Hey Everyone My name is Michelle Jim. I in the E-Skills program and computers with Glen. But for glen's class we are doing the october newletter. I see anyone like any ANNOUNCEMAETS in the news letter.You can email any info to michelle_jim83@hotmail.com
I ask if so have the info no later october 10/08
thank you
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| Entry Number: 694 | Date Entered: 09/30/08 |
Hello there.. This is lucy seaweed(George).. I am taking a course at Songhees Learning Centre and we are doing the October news letter and I am looking for anyone who would like to advertise anything for the month....such as Arts, crafts,your own business things and etc. Or anything you may have to add to this page would be great. You can email me your info. lc_seaweed@hotmail.com and it will be in the next monthly newletter i will need it no later than Oct,10th
Thank You
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| Entry Number: 693 | Date Entered: 09/25/08 |
Hi! My name is Kathleen form Thunder Bay. I heard that there is and archeological dig on Vancouver Island, Cordova Bay, Agate Lane. Can you tell me about what they are finding? Thanks kathleenbaleja@yahoo.com
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| Entry Number: 692 | Date Entered: 09/25/08 |
Can you tell what is happeneing with the arceological dig in Cordova Bay on Agate Lane?
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| Entry Number: 691 | Date Entered: 09/23/08 |
Songhees General Band Meeting Wednesday October 8, 2008. 5pm Snacks 6pm Meeting @ the Songhees Bighouse
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| Entry Number: 690 | Date Entered: 09/23/08 |
Firearms Safety Course on Saturday October 4, 2008 9am-4pm at the Songhees Bighouse. Facilitator Gilbert Joe from the Sto Lo Nation.
Please contact 250-386-1043 and leave your name with the Front Desk
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| Entry Number: 689 | Date Entered: 09/22/08 |
hello everyone i wanna say congrats to my babe Roseann had a baby boy sept.21/08
nicholas Colton Joseph 7lbs 14oz whoa my 4th grandson horray for my babe luv him lots gramma Marilyn
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| Entry Number: 688 | Date Entered: 09/18/08 |
The Dogwood Initiative is hosting a rally to protect BC's North Coast from the threat of oil spills this Saturday in Sidney which members of the Songhees First Nation may be interested in attending.
No Tankers Rally
Saturday September 20th, 2008, 12pm at Tulista Park in Sidney, B.C.
Walk, roll or stroll to Gary Lunn's Office
Help Keep B.C.'s Coast Oil Tanker Free!
Join Dogwood Initiative in Sidney on Saturday September 20th, 2008 at 12pm in Tulista Park for a rally to protect BC's North Coast from the threat of oil spills. Walk, roll or stroll with us to Gary Lunn's office, hear about the magnificence of our unique coast and find out how we can all ensure its beauty and integrity for generations to come.
Schedule:
12:00 – 12:30 Gathering at Tulista Park (at 5th and Weiler Ave.)
12:30 – 1:10 Walk to Gary Lunn's office (9843 2nd St.)
1:10 – 2:00 Presentations.
Background
The wild and pristine coastal waters of Northern BC have been protected by a moratorium on oil tanker traffic since 1972. This ban on tankers through the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound is now under threat. Minister of Natural Resources Gary Lunn and the Conservatives are currently looking into various proposed projects such as the Enbridge and Pembina pipelines. These projects would necessitate tanker traffic on the north coast.
Contact Kelsey@dogwoodinitiative.org for more information.
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| Entry Number: 687 | Date Entered: 09/16/08 |
Dear Band Members:
Please, feel free to attend this open house gathering on new intersection light at Admirlas and Colville.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT
OPEN HOUSE
Upgrading of the Intersection of
Admirals Rd and Colville Rd
Location:Esquimalt Municipal Hall
Council Chambers
1229 Esquimalt Road
Date: September 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thank you.
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| Entry Number: 686 | Date Entered: 09/14/08 |
Hello. My name is Kathy and I have a young Brownie group. I would love to introduce them to some of customs and/or special events. We generally meet on Monday nights. If this is something that you can accommodate us or allow us to watch a ceremony, would you let me know? Please contact me at kbetts1@telus.net Thank you for your time. Kathy
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| Entry Number: 685 | Date Entered: 09/10/08 |
SONGHEES JAMES BAY VILLAGE TRUST NEWS - The Trustees will be in the office (spare room in the Treaty Office) Wednesday, September 17 from 10 – 12. The 10:00 a.m. appointment is filled but anytime after 10:30 a.m .is free if you would like help with your proposal, need a proposal package or have some questions.
Proposal Packages are also available anytime at the reception desk in the Band Office or we would be glad to mail you a copy.
We encourage draft proposals be submitted as soon as possible so there is plenty of time to meet with you if we need further information or if we can make suggestions for a stronger proposal.
Deadline for final proposals is Nov. 1/08. Draft and final proposals can be mailed or dropped off to the Band Office in a sealed envelope marked Trustees, Songhees James Bay Village Trust.
Re Distribution for Minor band members turning 19 years of age - Payment will be made at the end of the quarter following the 19th birthday.
To contact us please send e mail to trustees@songheesnation.com. Submitted by the Trustees
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| Entry Number: 684 | Date Entered: 09/04/08 |
Hi there, I am Anna. I am looking for a room to rent in your community. If someone is avaiable, please send an email, priere24@hanmail.net, or call 250-384-4640.
Thank you so much.
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| Entry Number: 683 | Date Entered: 09/02/08 |
Congrats Ron on achieving recognition for your commitment and hard work in our homelands and archaeology - teaching assistant, Archaeology Field Assistant Program,Camosun.It is wonderful to hear the program is going really well.
Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 682 | Date Entered: 09/02/08 |
Dear Band Members,
As residents of the area of Craigflower Road you may be interested in attending the upcoming open house to learn more about the Craigflower Road upgrading project, talk with designers and comment on the preliminary project design.
Open House - Esquimalt Municipal Hall Council Chambers
Upgrading of Craigflower Road - Phase 1
Date: September 10, 2008
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
If you are not able to attend and would like to have input on the proposed design. The Townships displays will be available for viewing at the Municipal Hall, Engineering Office from September 11 to 18. The staff request arrangements are made with them before hand. For an appointment or for more infomration please contact Gilbert Coet, PEng and Public Works Township of Esquimalt at 250.414.7108
Thank you.
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| Entry Number: 681 | Date Entered: 09/02/08 |
happy birthday Harold lloyd belmont S.r.
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| Entry Number: 680 | Date Entered: 09/02/08 |
Dear Band Members,
Songhees will be continuing the Land Code process this fiscal year.
First Land Code Community Meeting
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Songhees Lands Office
Topic: First meeting will be a brief review of the past five years and update including the Land Code, Individual Agreement and overview of work plan for the year.
A notice and newsletter will be mailed out to the membership.
Thank you,
Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 679 | Date Entered: 08/19/08 |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM "VIOLET JOSEPH" bday on the 20th of august,
have a good day mom,
LOVE,
SYL
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| Entry Number: 678 | Date Entered: 08/18/08 |
I would like to say Congrats to my Bro, Alex George and Michelle. They had little Alex on Saturday August 16
Some one added to the family.
Derrick
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| Entry Number: 677 | Date Entered: 08/12/08 |
Hello everyone,
Camosun College has a new course, Archaeological Field Assistant Program and there are 8 seats reserved for First Nations people. Only 2 have been filled. We have some posters on the way & we'd love it if you could circulate this email & promote the course in your communities. JOY CHARLESON thanks.
We ran the program with great success in the spring and the course has a big waitlist. The instructor who created the course was hoping to draw First Nations students, but those who registered ended up on the waitlist (it only has room for 12). The decision was made to run it again this fall, and to reserve seats for First Nations and we only have until August 22 before the seats open up.
Information on the course:
Excerpt from course description: Over 90% of the archaeology work done in British Columbia is completed by contract archaeologists in compliance with provincial heritage legislation. Students interested in working as a crew member on these field projects or First Nations community members interested in participating in cultural resource management within their traditional territories, will find this intensive program useful for learning the applied skills required to perform the job.
• 4 weekends, starting September 11, 2008 with an introductory session 6:00 - 8:50pm
• On-campus labs and lectures
• Numerous guest speakers – Archaeologists, First Nations elders and resource managers.
• Multiple fieldtrips, including an overnight camp on Saltspring Island
• Participation in a historic archaeology project at Tod Inlet (Central Saanich)
Here is a link to the full course description:
http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/archaeological/index.html
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| Entry Number: 676 | Date Entered: 08/11/08 |
This is for the community of Songhees Nations. I want to have "Sobriety Birthday" for the community to celebrate your achievements for staying clean and sober days, months, years whichever or where you are in your life.
I know there are a number of community memebers who have a long life of staying clean and sober.
You need to be acknowledged for your achievements and to let the communty know how its been for you.
You are the role models for the community now and your children and grandchildren can celebrate with you, but, I need you to call me or email to let me know if you want me to have a dinner and cake for your achievements and I hope you do. I will also try and get door prizes for this dinner.
I will invite some guest speakers who have been clean and sober in your community.
Please respond to my invitation for this Birthday wish to you all who have been clean and sober and please let others know what I'm doing. Hope to hear from you before the end of September.Please leave your name and number.
aandd@songheesnation.com or 250-386-7228
"Huy Ch Qu" Lester
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| Entry Number: 675 | Date Entered: 08/05/08 |
Hello everyone who bought a raffle from me before i left on tribal journey's. I just wanted to let you all know that Hilda John from Ahouaht FN won the draw. Thank you to those of you who bought a ticket, this money did make a difference on the exspense for my family. My son Jeffery enjoyed the journey. Thank you very much, Kleco Kleco,
hy 'ch ka
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| Entry Number: 674 | Date Entered: 08/04/08 |
Hi, my name is Liz. I would like everyone to know that I Shawlfringe for sale.Many colors to choose from. $25.00 a roll 625 to 675 yards per roll. You can contact me 250 652 2128. Elizabeth Underwood, East Saanich
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| Entry Number: 673 | Date Entered: 07/31/08 |
Uy' skeyul (good day) Songhees
I'm just letting Songhees youth know that the Qualicum Beach Conference is still on for August 19, 20, 2008.
the deadline for this July 31, 2008. I was informed that you still can sign up at the conference on the 19th August when you arrive there.
There was newsletters deliverd to the community with all the information and applications in the newsletter. If you are still interested please come in and fill out today and bring me application here or wait and bring to conference on the 19th August.
I'm hoping that there will be some going to conference from Songhees Nation. They wanted to invite about 500 kids to the conference from all over the Island.
"Huy Ch Qu"
Lester
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| Entry Number: 672 | Date Entered: 07/28/08 |
Some BAD news Songhees I was just informed that the Longhouse is not finshed being renovated yet. The "Youth Gathering that was set for July 30,31, 2008 is POSTPONED again. I will get back to you when we can have the "Youth Gathering" I am truly sorry for the inconvience for the delays for the "Youth Gathering"
I will keep in touch with the community with either newsletters or using Songhees website. Again I'm sorry for the wait.
"Huy Ch Qu"
Lester
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| Entry Number: 671 | Date Entered: 07/28/08 |
XXXXXXX ESQUIMALT/VICTORIA EAGLES WON SILVER MEDAL XXXXXXX
Yes, our Pee Wee division Lacrosse team won silver at the Provincials in Chilliwack the past week end. Congratulations to my nephew Charlie Joseph, he won the Most Valuable Player, medal for his performance against Comox ! So proud of you Charlie, (the tiny but tuff thing going), you are a our true warrior, and you have made us so proud. Love u Charlie,
AUNTIE SYL
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| Entry Number: 670 | Date Entered: 07/28/08 |
The Joseph family will no longer be hosting Pow Wow here at Songhees sorry .
Sylvia Joseph
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| Entry Number: 669 | Date Entered: 07/27/08 |
How do I find out more about the Songhees powwow?
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| Entry Number: 668 | Date Entered: 07/26/08 |
Thank you people of the Songhees community for showing your interest and respecting Butch, Bradley, and myself on our
totem project. I enjoy the young ones who come to visit and ask questions. Sorry we can't waves at you all the time. We are not being snobs we are just quite concentrated. Please feel free to come and visit us because we are all about community awareness. Clarence Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 667 | Date Entered: 07/25/08 |
Good Morning & Afternoon Songhees
I would like to make a suggestion to our members & administration to consider giving out volunteer ceritifacates to those people who work for free and support community events on there own time. This shows that we actually respect those people who offer there time free of CHARGE. This way people can use it on their resumes and shows that the SOnghees Nation actually care that people offer there time for "FREE", and shows that Songhees Nation appreicates these people time for supporting our community events
Hay'ch ka(thank you very much)
A.G.
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| Entry Number: 666 | Date Entered: 07/20/08 |
Congrats Joseph family on Charlies success in lacrosse, also good luck Charlie in Chilliwack do the nation proud. By the way how can i get my little son into this sport?
Ron
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| Entry Number: 665 | Date Entered: 07/17/08 |
SONGHEES JAMES BAY VILLAGE TRUST NEWS
There will be no regular office hours in August so next office date is the 3rd Wed. of September (Sept. 17 from 10 - 12). However, we would be happy to meet with you individually over the summer if you have questions or need help with a proposal. We encourage draft proposals be submitted by Sept. 15 so there is plenty of time if we need further information or if we can make suggestions for a stronger proposal. Final proposals are due Nov. 1. Draft and final proposals can be mailed or dropped off to the band office in a sealed envelope marked Trustees, Songhees James Bay Village Trust. We can be contacted at trustees@songheesnation.com Submitted by the Trustees
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| Entry Number: 664 | Date Entered: 07/17/08 |
Congratulations to my nephew "Charlie Joseph", he is off to Chilliwack, July 24,25,26/08 to represent Victoria/Esquimalt, PeeWee Division. (in lacrosse) he has played this sport for 5 years now, sorry can't make it Chuckie, but ya know we will be thinking of you, on this weekend !!!! Play hard , like u always do ! So proud of you kid. And Good Luck, from the rest of the "joseph family" who can't make it.
LOVE,
your Auntie SYL
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| Entry Number: 663 | Date Entered: 07/17/08 |
Would just like to congratulate Annabell's Grandson (Eddy George jr.jr.) the(3rd) i think. His team won the Provincial title, for his age group. (IN LACROSSE), Makes us soooo proud of our children to play sports in general. Good job Eddy!!! And of course his parents, who bring him to his practices, and of course his family supporters, who go and watch him do what he enjoys best, (play lacrosse) !!!
SYL
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| Entry Number: 662 | Date Entered: 07/16/08 |
Well Songhees. we have a set day for the "Youth Gathering" for the end of the month July 30, 31, 2008. Come one come all! We delivered news letter to community. fill application out and bring here or bring to first day of "Youth Gathering".
Huy Ch Qu
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| Entry Number: 661 | Date Entered: 07/14/08 |
Thank you to the Band Admin Staff and volunteers for the wonderful day yesterday. The wheather, seeing family, and enjoying the well prepared food was awesome. As usual Butch outdid himself in his desplay of humor and patience. Excellant job Butch.
The only drawback was the elder's tent. When the contest
were on everyone crowded out the views for the elders.
and I hope next year we will see more of our elected representives particapting and more of our few elders to enjoy the festivities. Thank you to all a wonderful and memorable day
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| Entry Number: 660 | Date Entered: 07/07/08 |
DOES EVERY HOUSE ON THE REZ HAVE A WORKING FIRE ALARM??? MOST REZ'Z DONT.....
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| Entry Number: 659 | Date Entered: 07/04/08 |
"Lekungen Daze"
When: Sunday - July 13, 2008
Where: Maplebank
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come one Come all. Lots of fun and games.
Looking for volunteers to set-up and take-down of gear, cooks, judges for "Mz. Lekwungen", bouncy balloon, canoe rides.
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| Entry Number: 658 | Date Entered: 06/27/08 |
SONGHEES JAMES BAY VILLAGE TRUST NEWS
The Trustees would like to request that draft proposals for funding from the Songhees James Bay Village Trust be submitted by September 15. This will give the Trustees time to help direct final submissions which are due November1. We look forward to receiving your proposals and helping make your proposals successful.
Proposal books and applications for funding from the Trust can be obtained by contacting the trustees at trustees @songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 657 | Date Entered: 06/25/08 |
The "The Youth Gathering" will be postponed until further notice. The longhouse is being renovated. This will give you time to think of what you want on the second day of the gathering. I'm hoping that the youth from Songhees community will have some kind of Youth Group to do summer things together i.e. swimming, hiking, canoeing, maybe youth dances, going to the museum...There will have to be fundraising involved for some of the things.
We need to from a Youth Group befroe summer starts. If there is any interested please call or email me. I'll try and help wherever I can. I'm hoping there will be a summer student to help with this. We also need VOLUNTEERS to help drive the youth to places and chaparone the youth.
Ok. Sorry for the delay in the "Youth Gathering" Give me call 250-386-7228 or email me aandd@songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 656 | Date Entered: 06/24/08 |
Congratulations to Rob Dick and Sarah Farrell on the birth May 31 of their baby Ethan Garrison Dick. Ethan is the ninth beautiful grandchild for Skip and Linda Dick
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| Entry Number: 655 | Date Entered: 06/23/08 |
Well its been confirmed that the "Youth Gathering" will be on July 07-08, 2008 at the Lekwammen Longhouse starting at 9 am - 3 pm each day. 1st day will be presenation on "Crystal Meth". We will be having a diabete's nurse for nutreint for youth health. There will be door prizes with a grand prize on last day, but you have to be there both days to collect grand prize; snacks, lunch served both days.
2nd day will be fun and games for the youth. This is where we need your input of what you want for fun days. We wanted to have someone come in to talk youth about Canoe Pulling, all the hard training someone has to do to train for races for the 4 months.
We still need some input for games or outings for the day.
Call for more infromation 386-7228.
Huy Ch Qu
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| Entry Number: 654 | Date Entered: 06/07/08 |
Gentlepersons:
I am a collector of First Nation tribal, inter-tribal, and related associations lapel pins. My colection now has more than 250 pins. Does your tribe, band, or native organization have a lapel pin(s)?
If yes, please send one to me. I appreciate your kind assistance to this distant stranger.
Warmly, Eliot Kalman, 1324 Carriage Hill Drive, Athens, OH 45701-3248 USA
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| Entry Number: 653 | Date Entered: 05/29/08 |
Hi everyone! My name is Anna and look for someone who's able to teach me how to make a drum and cedar headbanding.
Please let me know if you are one of them.
My phone number is 250-384-4640 and email add is priere24@hanmail.net Thank you. Anna(Beautiful city)Hong.
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| Entry Number: 652 | Date Entered: 05/28/08 |
Hi, please forward this to any grandparents raising their grandchildren that may be in need of information and connection.
Many Thanks
Inviting All Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren On Their Own
To the “Getting Focused, Together” Sessions
Monday, June 16th, 2008 – 9:30am to 11:30am
Hosted by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in the amphitheatre, 231 Regina Avenue, Victoria.
OR
Monday, June 16th, 2008 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm
West Shore Child, Youth and Family Services Centre
345 Wale Road, Victoria.
Refreshments and child minding will be provided.
RSVP to Parent Support Services 250 384 8042
Why attend?
Ø Meet other grandparents with similar experiences and learn what supports are available to you now.
Ø Share your wisdom, insights and stories to guide our research.
Ø Learn about the research project and what it can do for you. Resource information and materials also will be available.
Ø Tell the team your priorities for change.
How do I sign up?
Ø Call 250 384 8042 to reserve a spot (and child minding if needed).
Please visit http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/grg_legal.html for more information about the project.
Next steps
The Research Project will be promoting public awareness about the issues facing grandparents raising grandchildren, meeting with decision makers, making recommendations for change, and creating legal information resource materials that are easily accessible to you and your family. Our goal is to complete this project by December 2008.
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| Entry Number: 651 | Date Entered: 05/26/08 |
Thank you for this very wonderful site. I show it to a canadian history class at University Canada West. Some of our studentsare from places like Dubai and China, to teach them about the first people of Victoria and to emphasize that these people still live and thrive here today.
Kathleen Trayner
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| Entry Number: 650 | Date Entered: 05/20/08 |
Proposal Writing Workshop for Songhees Members
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Band Office Board Room
This workshop is of particular interest to those thinking of submitting a proposal to the Tust. If you have not previously signed up, please email your name and phone nbr to trustees@songheesnation.com
Submitted by the Trustees
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| Entry Number: 649 | Date Entered: 05/05/08 |
what is happening down the beach. Another delpiad bus,painted van. Is this the new Songees ghetto? And all the dumped tires on the side road. we must have by laws to address these issues. It is very upsetting to see our only free space being used so unwisely.
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| Entry Number: 648 | Date Entered: 05/02/08 |
happy birtday to april babies. to linda karen david
joyce thelma may your year br the best
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| Entry Number: 647 | Date Entered: 05/01/08 |
Hello everyone at home in View Royal and Esquimalt. I grew up on Bessborough Road on Limekiln Bay, which we called Helmcken Bay. I grew up with Don Albany at school and church and have always appreciated the Songhees influence on our lives in the area.
I remember drumming in the early morning hours of the 50's and 60's . It was always before the sun came up. I need to know what was the significance of that drumming , and why it stopped in the 60's . Can anyone inform me about this ?
Thanks for the help. Laura Heintzman (Butler)
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| Entry Number: 646 | Date Entered: 04/30/08 |
I would like to wish my parents Skip & Linda a happy anniversary this month. A big happy birthday to my family members this April month: to our daughter Shauntelle 6yrs old this past 16th, too my favorite sister(lol)Karen on the 28th and to my mother Linda today 30th, and to my bro Ben who shares this day with my mom.
Love your Son/Brother/Dad David
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| Entry Number: 645 | Date Entered: 04/24/08 |
Uy Skeyul Songhees. I'm just thinking out loud here and thought about a Conference for the "Sleni" (women) here in Songhees. I hardly ever hear of a Conference for women here on the Island. Is that true? if not maybe its time for one to happen here; what do you think? I'm just putting it out there and I hope someone will respond.If not?
"Huy Ch Qu" Lester Joe,"Changing Minds" Community Support Services & Alcohol and Drug Programs, Songhees Nation.
Ph# 386-7228 or email: aandd@songheesnation.com
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| Entry Number: 644 | Date Entered: 04/23/08 |
Children's Classes will be held at 'One Moon Gallery,'at the Esquimalt Nations Rez. Events include art classes, story telling and activities that promote the virtues, like respect, confidence, trustworthiness, dignity, pride, helpfulness etc... Classes begin Friday, May 9th/2008, from 4:30-6:30. All welcome to come and join the fun, snacks included. This is an ongoing class, that is free for all kids! Posters and registration forms will be dropped off at the band offices in your area. Huy Ch Qu
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| Entry Number: 643 | Date Entered: 04/22/08 |
Uy' Skeyul Songhees
Songhees Health and I will be doing 1-2 day workshop for the youth in songhees, set for June of this year.
I am looking for volunteers to help organize the workshop with activities and games at breaks and lunch for the 1-2 day workshop.
I also want to see what things the youth want to see in workshop or who to invite to workshop, within reason.
I'm hoping that there will be some youth out there who wants to help their community.
We only have maybe 1 1/2 months left to do this, so we need to start right away. It will be held at the Lekwammen longhouse dinning area and mainhall.
Call me at 386-7228 or email me aandd@songheesnation.com
I hope you will respond to this ASAP so we can have a workshop for the community and youth.
Huy Ch Qu Lester Joe, Community Support Services & Alcohol and Drug Programs, Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 642 | Date Entered: 04/21/08 |
Hello! I am writing you regarding to join with the Songhees
Nations as a volunteer if you are planning to attend the North American Indigenous Games. If possible, please email me priere24@hanmail.net. Thank you. Anna.
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| Entry Number: 641 | Date Entered: 04/14/08 |
black steel bunk bed for sale. futon bottom can be opened to
double bed. very good condition. cost 800. will accep 350.00
call 4785206 jan or ron
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| Entry Number: 640 | Date Entered: 04/09/08 |
Happy B Day to Uncle Gary from your grand nephews.
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| Entry Number: 639 | Date Entered: 04/08/08 |
Uy' Skeyul (Good day) Songhees.
just passing some information about Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)
I just got back from Vancouver doing a workshop dealing with some of the issues that happen in our communities such as Working with Trauma, Suicide prevention, Working with Families, Art therapy, Preparing for the IAP TRC.
Trauma was one of the workshops that was available for training. I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to get the training I needed to help the community with trauma issues. We suffer with trauma in one way or another and we keep putting it away and don't want to talk about it, because we don't want to be re-traumatized again. Trauma is one thing that holds us back from things we want to do.
If you want to come in please call ahead of time to let me know you want to talk about trauma and I'll set some time a side for you.
P.S. if you want to see Indian Residential School website all you need to do is go into www.irsss.ca
They should have information on DAY SCHOOL now or later.
Huy Ch Qu
Lester "Changing Minds" Community Support Services & A/D Counseling, Songhees First Nation
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| Entry Number: 638 | Date Entered: 04/04/08 |
Dear Songhees Members
You are invited to a community meeting on April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Songhees Big House to hear all about the Songhees James Bay Village Trust.
Hoping you'll join us, your Trustees, along with Chief and Council to celebrate this wonderful opportunity for The Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 637 | Date Entered: 03/31/08 |
Thank you to administration for the lovely well timed gift from thrifty foods. we truly apppreicated it and
carol for delivering.
Thamk you janet dc.
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| Entry Number: 636 | Date Entered: 03/28/08 |
"Uy' skeeyul" Songhees!
I'm just passing some information on to the community. Re: Rebuilding Native Men for the 21st centry Conference in Squamish Nation, April 09-11, 2008.
This conference will be workshops on where we come from? Circle within a circle? Elders history...These are just a few things the Conference offers to anyone who wants to go.
If you are interested please call me here at 386-7228 or email me at aandd@songheesnation.com
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" Community Support Services & A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 635 | Date Entered: 03/14/08 |
Are there any Employment Opportunities available this year? Do you accept people from other First Nations?
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| Entry Number: 634 | Date Entered: 03/11/08 |
When is the next meeting for the members to participate?
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| Entry Number: 633 | Date Entered: 03/12/08 |
Hello,
My name is Joop Boukes from the Netherlands. I am teaching and training people in having a dialogue now for some time. I have my own trainingsetting in www.joopboukes.nl and is working very well and nice to see that peolpe are willing to communicate in this very constructive manner with each other. This is what this world presently realy needs.
In my study into dialogue I found out that the indian tribes from the western part of Canada (Songhees) are very used to this way of talking with each other.
Maybe someone can help me find information about "the indian way of having a circle talk, I would be very gradefull. Thanks again Joop Boukes,for replay please email info@joopboukes.nl
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| Entry Number: 632 | Date Entered: 03/06/08 |
hello! Everyone I would just like you to know that my son Jeffery and my step-daughter Brianna Dick have made their fundraising goals and have both paid for their trip (New York). I would like to take the time to thank all you who have supported our children. This is a very exciting opportunity for them. In the last few months i was doin a draw for $500.00 and did not sell all the tickets. but just as well we have enough to give $315.00 as the prize. And the winner of this draw was Skip Dick. (trust me it was not rigged)I did the draw today at the Songhees Learning Centre. :D But once again thanks to all those who have supported our children. Greatly appreciated. chuu wey..
Joy Charleson
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| Entry Number: 631 | Date Entered: 02/20/08 |
"Ii cho'uy'ul Songhees. There was a change of dates for the sweat mainly bacause of wood and Ron marshall our sweat Facilitator wouldn't be able to be there until March 06, 2008.
There is a sweat this saturday at the Lekwammen sweat lodge with some other group. Gary Sam does the one every other sunday also, but I don't when his next sweat is. Sorry for the short notice. Huy Ch Qu Lester
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| Entry Number: 630 | Date Entered: 02/19/08 |
"Ii cho uy'ul" Songhees. Re: "SWEATS" will be starting on up on Feb.21, 2008. I have had a couple of people asking for the sweats again and I'm happy there are some interested again and hope they come to the sweats.
if there are any new people interested in coming Men please bring a towel, bathing suit/shorts. women bring towel, long skirt/night gown. I would appreciate that everyone bring a small snack of some kind because we have a small feast after sweat i.e. cookies, chips/dip, sandwitchs,fruit,bottled water....
Hope to see all of you there on Feb.21, 2008. after this it will be 2 weeks.
Huy Ch Qu
Lester
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| Entry Number: 629 | Date Entered: 02/19/08 |
First of all I would like to welcome a new songhees band member:my granddaughter Desirae Sheila Vinessa Tom, she was born on January 20,2008, weighing 8lb 12oz. Her Mommie is Rachel Sylvia who is the daughter of Sheila and Desmond Tom. We are such proud grandparents, its so awesome to have a baby in the house after 11 years.
I would also like to thank my family for looking after my Rachel for 3 in half months esspecially my parents Charlie and Violet. And special thanks to my sister syl for taking me in for a month before Rachel had her baby. It was good to just spend time with my family. Love u All!!!!
sincerely, Sheila Tom, songhees band member
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| Entry Number: 628 | Date Entered: 02/18/08 |
hello every one
this is to announce that my daughter Rosie is going to be expecting her first CHILD which is kewl luv her big time as she is always there 4 me and her dad n lil bros.
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| Entry Number: 627 | Date Entered: 02/17/08 |
Lester
when is the 2nd thrusday for sweats. Can you post them. I'm interested in trying again. Its been awhile but I know there good for the mind and sole.
David
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| Entry Number: 626 | Date Entered: 02/12/08 |
Ii cho'uy'ul Songhees? Just letting you know I want to start a Talking Circle for Men. I'm giving it another try for Songhees Community. I know I've tried Night programs for the community and there wasn't a very good response from the community. I'm hoping with my ongoing request to the community, you mught come to the programs. I know that there might be one or two people interested and thats good because thats a start.
We might even get to watch a movie.
When: Wednesdays
Where: 1500A Admirals road,Social Development/Health Victoria Bc
Time: 6-8pm
call me if you are interested at 386-7228 or email me aandd@songheesnation.com
HUY CH QU Lester Joe, Community Support Services, A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 625 | Date Entered: 02/11/08 |
The meeting for community awarenes sounds great, how about letting off reserve members aware of meetings.
The violence among our people is rampant. Verbal, mentally, physically and emotionally. I do hope that our members respond. We don't need an incident of death before we react. Keep trying! no one uses the website for announcements and we check always.
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| Entry Number: 624 | Date Entered: 02/07/08 |
Uy' netulh Songhees?
just checking to see if anyones awake yet? I'm just following up on the Open Discussion that happened on January 24, 2008 at the PV# 10. Well just to let you know that only one person showed for this meeting for the community. I waited for afew minutes before 7pm before I closed the meeting. I'm unhappy that there was no one interested in this discussion to find ways to help the community. I know that there are a few of you who don't do drugs or alcohol and worry about your community.
I think its time that there needs to be ROLE MODELS in your community and you need to step up to help your community and families. (Might sound a bit harsh but thats the honest truth.)
I am but one man to trying to battle the drugs and alcohol & violence in your community. I need help from you to be my Advocates to bring this message out to your community. I need volunteers young and old? to help.
I hope that Songhees doesn't have to wait for something to happen before something is done.
Call me if you are interested at 386-7228 or email me at aandd@songheesnation.com
I still want to have this meeting for the community but this time I need to hear from you before I set up another meeting.
Hey'ewulh (good bye)
HUY CH QU (thank you)
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" Community Support Services, A/D Counseling Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 623 | Date Entered: 01/21/08 |
Uy'netulh (good morning) Songhees!
Just reminding you about the Discussion Group for January 24, 2008 at the P.V. #10 @ 6:30 pm - 8pm.
Please come to listen or give some feedback on what you think about alcohol and drug addictions in your community. This is an ongoing thing in each community not only here but other communities as well on the Island. You are not alone if you know of someone who does alcohol or drugs which some time causes VIOLENCE in the home or community.
Hey'ewulh (good bye)
HUY CH QU (thank you)
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" Community Support Services, A/D Couseling, Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 622 | Date Entered: 01/16/08 |
Condulences go to Francis Dick (Carlick) and family for the loss of mother and granddmother. elder of Lower Post. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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| Entry Number: 621 | Date Entered: 01/16/08 |
congratulations to Baptiste Dick and family with your new songees member.
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| Entry Number: 620 | Date Entered: 01/15/08 |
Skip and Linda Dick are excited to announce of their new granddaughter, baby Ruby, 8 lb 10 oz. born Jan. 11 to our son Devin Dick and daughter-in-law Marie-Ann Noordermeer.
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| Entry Number: 619 | Date Entered: 01/15/08 |
To everyone who supported me by buying raffle tickets for a Jewellery draw to raise money for my School Trip to New York In May. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I would like to also Thank my Grandpa Norman Seaweed for donating Silver pieces.
The Winners of the draw were:
1- 1 inch silver bracelet Donated by Norman Seaweed won by Lyla Dick
2- 1/2 inch silver bracelet Donated by Norman Seaweed won by Pat Charleson
3- Bear Pendant by Rory Dawson won by Skip Dick
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AGAIN
- Brianna Dick
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| Entry Number: 618 | Date Entered: 01/09/08 |
De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
Victoria, BC – Jan. 31 – Feb 1, 2008
For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. The course will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self assessment of personal styles. Participants will leave the workshop with a clear understanding on how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to diffuse potentially violent situations.
Some of the Topics Covered:
· Pathways to a Violent Incident
· Understanding the Aggressor
· Threat Assessment Overview
· Anger Escalation
· The Crisis Defusing Process
· Inhibitors and Enablers of Violence
· Violence Containment Strategies
Costs: $250 (early registration) or $300 (regular registration)
*early registration is 3 weeks prior to workshop date.
Attached you will find a registration form for this workshop. More detailed information is available on our website at www.ctrinstitute.com
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| Entry Number: 617 | Date Entered: 01/09/08 |
Uy' Skeyul (Good Day) Just checking to see if anyone's out there? I'm having an "Open Discussion Group" on January 24, 2008 at the PV# 10. I'm hoping that some will come to voice there concerns on Alcohol and Drug abuse that happens in there community and the Violence that happens afterwards. If you are a concerned citizen of Songhees then you should come to listen or talk about the issues of Alcoholism, drug addictions in your community. I will be going around with some flyers and to invite with time and date of discussion group. There will be coffee/snacks provided.
When: january 24, 2008
Where: Pacific Village # 10
Time: 6:30-8pm
I'm also looking for some youth who might be interested in starting a YOUTH GROUP/COMMITTEE for the community of Songhees to do some recreation activities, Conferences,workshops,Lifeskills, Out door Camping for the summer. The only thing is we have to fundraise on our own to pay for these things. I know some were diappointed not going to Prince George last year for the Youth Conference. If we start now we might be able to go this year.
Give me a call if you are interested at 386-7228 or email me at aandd@songheesnation.com
HUY CH QU
hey'ewulh (good bye)
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" Community Support Services, A/D Counseling Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 616 | Date Entered: 01/08/08 |
Re: Entry 614
Community Access ---
Who: Comunnity members 12+
When: Every Tuesday Beginning Jan. 8 - ending Feb. 26
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| Entry Number: 615 | Date Entered: 01/07/08 |
Re Entry: 612
Tourney has been changed to 14 & under boys and girls instead of men's. no interest. so if you have a team give me a call.. :D entry fee $150.00
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| Entry Number: 614 | Date Entered: 01/07/08 |
Community ACcess/ Open Computer Lab
Songhees Learning Centre
Who: Tuesday beginning January 8 ending February 26 (8 sessions)
Purpose: Homework, internet searches, resumes updates, job searches (out reach) ect.
How: Joy Charleson & Pepper Dick (Angela)
Any quesions please feel free to call (250)386-1319
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| Entry Number: 613 | Date Entered: 12/28/07 |
I am very sorry to hear about your fight with the Developers of Bear Mountain. I hope this resolves itself in a positive way, with the land that is left to save. I hope the developers go away with their tail between their legs because they have been vrey careless. Imagine if you had gone and torn the Mona Lisa in two? Or burned down their church? It is the same, and even worse, not that Mother Nature's spirit and skin is so torn and altered.
Celia Brauer, Vancouver
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| Entry Number: 612 | Date Entered: 12/20/07 |
New York Bound Fundraiser
Basketball tournament
for Jeffery & Brianna.
Where: Port Alberni Athletic Hall
When: January 18-20, 2008
Who: Sr. Men's $350.00 (Prizes TBA)
Jr. Girls $150.00
Jr. Boys $150.00
Contact: Joy Charleson (250)220-5287
or email: chumus_16@hotmail.com
Looking for donations of all kinds... food for kitchen, trophy donations,
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| Entry Number: 611 | Date Entered: 12/20/07 |
Well people. sorry to say we have not done that draw for the hamper yet... :O but will be gettin to it sooner than later.. soon enough i will be sendin Jeff & Brianna out to sell some tickets. :D let us know if your interested and i can make a list for the come and see you. :D
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| Entry Number: 610 | Date Entered: 12/13/07 |
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| Entry Number: 609 | Date Entered: 12/05/07 |
wowo, first time i've looked at this, awsome! sending out best wishes for you and your family over the holidays;)
Happy b-day, Aaron, turnung 6, growing too fast my little man, and Beansy, and Maggie
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| Entry Number: 608 | Date Entered: 12/05/07 |
The "Christmas" holidays are coming fast! I hope that everyone has been good because SANTA'S been watching you? The new year is following and the new years resolutions for the "NEW YEAR" will start again. Have you thought about your new years resolution for this year. maybe quit smoking, stop eating junk food, maybe stop drinking alcohol and doing drugs, maybe to tone down your anger, so many things we can stop doing. All you need is a lot of patience and willing to help yourself to quit. You also need the support for yourself and others.
HUY CH QU
Lester
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| Entry Number: 607 | Date Entered: 11/27/07 |
Hey People Brianna & Jeff are fundraising for their trip to New York in May 2008. :D Their total goal is $4308.00 for two of them. We are currently selling tickets for a food hamper $0.50 each or 3 for $1.00 if you are interested call us @ (250)220-5287 (we've only sold a few so far. And plan on doin the draw December 1, 2007... give us a shout.. :D
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| Entry Number: 606 | Date Entered: 11/25/07 |
Entry check
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| Entry Number: 605 | Date Entered: 11/08/07 |
XXXXXXXX Happy Birthday to my POPS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Happy birthday to my pops who turns ?? on November 11, 2007. Have an awesome day Dad (Charlie Joseph) !!!!!!!
Love,
Syl & Nick
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| Entry Number: 604 | Date Entered: 11/07/07 |
Brianna Dick and Jeffrey Johnson-Charleson will be going to New York City with their school, St. Andrew's High School. They are part of a school Theatre Art course group that are going to see Broadway plays and some of the famous sites. They are both fundraising with draws etc. Right now Brianna is selling raffle tickets for silver jewelry and Jeff is selling tickets for Michael Jordan runners (Air Jordan 4 retro, size 9 1/2 mens). Thank you for supporting these young people.
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| Entry Number: 603 | Date Entered: 11/05/07 |
Happy Birthday to my most prescious son Joshua Bryce who turned 4 years old today. He is my world and most special gift that god has ever given me. Love you lots son "Happy Birthday"
Kathy Bryce :)
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| Entry Number: 602 | Date Entered: 10/25/07 |
October 26,2007
Happy Birthday to Frank Albany Sr.
Love Your Family,
xox Fernie & Frankie Jr. , Alyssa , Ricky xox
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| Entry Number: 601 | Date Entered: 10/25/07 |
Flu Shots for Songhees members. October 31/07 and November 7/07 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. #10 Pacific Village II.
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| Entry Number: 600 | Date Entered: 10/24/07 |
Flu shots for Songhees community members. Oct. 31, 2007, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. #10 Pacific Village II.
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| Entry Number: 599 | Date Entered: 10/23/07 |
Happy belated birthday to my brother's Elmer(26), and Wil(30)! Me and wil are twins for 2 months!!!! (But...I'm still the older one! lol.) Happy birthday to all October Babies!!! God Bless.........Liz G.
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| Entry Number: 598 | Date Entered: 10/23/07 |
God bless us all and thank god for our life and existance. I'd like to thank the band leaders and our band committee for granting my family with the blessings of our new home. We are eternally grateful, and really starting to open our eyes to see, this is real!!!! Thank you with all our hearts. It is our dream come true. We are especially enjoying the view, being closer to family, with the feeling of belonging. Thank the creator to for this blessing.
God bless them all to have happy healthy life. Liz G.
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| Entry Number: 597 | Date Entered: 10/22/07 |
All Songhees Nation Members are invited to attend this day of feasting and fun.
The Pauquachin Nation is out on West Saanich Rd.
9010 WEST SAANICH ROAD.
Best way to get there is to go out the Pat Bay Highway and drive out to Mt. Newton Cross Rd. Turn Right on this rd towards West Saanich Rd. Drive all the way down Mt Newton to West Saanich Rd and turn right on West Saanich.
Pauquachin Nation is on your right hand side 20 sec after you turned. The event is in the big blue and white hall.
Saturday Oct 27th, 2007
8:00 am – 3:00pm
Pauquachin Hall
Songhees Feast Menu
Traditional Pit Cook w/ Cheryl Bryce and Nancy Turner
Halibut, Salmon
Baked Bread
Crab
Traditional Tea
Events
Storytelling, Sharing and Laughter
Plant Identification Workshop – Nancy Turner
Weaving with Cat Tail
Please join us for a day of activities, harvesting, storytelling and feasting!
For more information:
Joan Morris 250-388-4971
Fiona Devereaux: (250) 370-8258
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| Entry Number: 596 | Date Entered: 10/19/07 |
Healing and Transforming in a Contemporary World:
Aboriginal Underground Art Crawl
Saturday Nov 3rd, 2007 - 7PM onwards
Confirmed Artists:
Cheryl Henhawke
Charlene George
Courtenay Louie
Cara-Lyn Morgan
Peter Morin
Brenda Christine St. Pierre
Jason Hunt
James Swan
Jillan Valpy
Sherry Williams
Confirmed Spaces:
The Ministry of Casual Living – 1442 Haultain, show runs Fri Nov 2nd-9th, soft opening Nov 2 7pm
The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective – 2516 Douglas show runs Oct 26th to Nov 4th, soft opening Oct 26 7pm
Open Space – 510 Fort-unveiling Nov 3rd for the crawl, woven room installation in process from Oct. 26th to opening night.
Program:
Starting at the Ministry, moving to Fifty Fifty, final stop at Open Space with a wrap-up party at the home of Brenda Christine St. Pierre on the night of SATURDAY NOV 3rd, 2007. Shows run at the participating galleries on the dates stated above, all three galleries will be hosting open houses for the crawl on Saturday Nov 3rd.
This downtown art crawl will be feature local contemporary, emerging Aboriginal artists representing a diversity of cultural groups, ideas and mediums. Honoring and celebrating the foundations of their starting points, these artists are actively engaging and renovating the past with their own visual language. Exploring ideas about healing and transformation, they embrace the fluidity, flux and hybridization of contemporary life.
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| Entry Number: 595 | Date Entered: 10/16/07 |
This announcement Page states very clearly what kind of announcements it expects. Any entry deemed unsuitable will not be posted. Naming names or positions with derogatory remarks cannot be verified and consequently cannot be posted. Other criteria could be responsible for an entry not to be posted as well. This Page is not a platform to extol your view or position. Of the hundreds postings on this Page most if not all, have passed the basic test; they do not defame others by name or position. The discretion of the Web Master is final. The Web Master
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| Entry Number: 594 | Date Entered: 10/16/07 |
Good Afternoon Songhees! Uy' skeyul (good day)
Fall is here and the change in weather has come. All the leaves are falling and the trees are going into hybernation and the birds flying south for the winter. You can just feel the change. The brisk morning and seeing your breath in the early morning air. The cold rain and wind hitting your face. Holloween around the corner for your children. Bighouse starting up soon.
The cycle of life goes on each year.
The creator blesses us with all the changes we go through whether its the different seasons or change in life for us. You just have to be aware of the changes to enjoy it.
Just like yourself you have to be aware of your life to enjoy it. Not being on drugs or alcohol or being angry all the time.
Then you are living in foggy world not seeing clearly and not knowing whats going on in your life.
With each season we are given a chance to change our life. Its your choice to change, not anyone else.
Maybe "Changing Minds" will help you with this change you want. It wouldn't cost you anything just your time and patience to change.
Come in if you want to talk about weather.
(sounds like advertising doesn't it) well come anyway?
HUY CH QU Lester Joe" changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 593 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
Hey everyone.. my son is going to New York in May of 2008. :D how exciting. However, I am fundraising for my son in port alberni next month. i am having a loonie twoonie on November 3, 2007 in port alberni. The reason I am having it in port alberni because that's where all our family lives. :D AND I AM HAVING A PRE-BIDS HERE IN VICTORIA ON OCTOBER 28, 2007.. @ 65 COOPER LANE.. 3:00pm - 7:00pm hope to see some of you there. :D thanks Joy Charleson
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| Entry Number: 592 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
Birthday messages - Happy belated 2nd birthday on October 11th)to our granddaughter Aiyana Dick-Charleson (David and Joy's daughter) and happy 2nd birthday on October 19th to our granddaughter Evangeline Noordermeet-Dick (Devin and Marie-Ann's daughter. Love Grandpa Skip and Grandma Linda
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| Entry Number: 591 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
Hello to all,
My name is Joni , Iam curruntly taking the night computor class held by Glen Gray. I had no computor skills up to two classes ago. Don't let fear get in the way, you'll be glad you came to see what,s all about. Contact Bonnie or Verna @ 386 1319!!!
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| Entry Number: 590 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
Greetings Everyone!
I am Verna Barker, taking Glen Gray's computer training (evening) course here at the Songhees Learning Centre. It is awesome, and it is only the beginning!
As a staff member of Songhees, it is important to keep up skills development involving technology. So glad to see Pat, Linda, John, Alice, Mavis, Bonnie and Joni. Thanks, Glen, for being a terrific teacher...no I am not the teacher's pet!!
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| Entry Number: 589 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
hello i am in the evening songhees learning center computer class. and i appreciate songhees for allowing this to happen. Hy ch qa mavis d
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| Entry Number: 588 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
Hello to all;
Just a quick note to let everyone that Glen Gray's computer classes are being held Monday and Wednesday afternoons (12:30-3:30) and evenings (6:00-9:00) this fall term. Anyone can join at anytime, so come on down.
- Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 587 | Date Entered: 10/15/07 |
Hi, Glen here with a class.
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| Entry Number: 586 | Date Entered: 10/09/07 |
Hello, I said that George Wilson was from Tsawout but he's from Tsartlip First Nations, sorry...
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| Entry Number: 585 | Date Entered: 10/09/07 |
Hello, My name is Wendy Seymour and I am from Cowichan Tribes. I am sending this to your announcements because I am in dire need of any information of my step father Alvin "George" Wilson. He hasn't been home for about 2 weeks and no one has seen him lately. If anyone has seen him can you please phone me 250-701-3042 (cell) or email me at Wendy.Seymour@cowichantribes.com
George Wilson is a Tsawout member but resides in the Duncan area. Please let me know of any information, I would greatly appreciate it. We are all worried about his whereabouts and if he is alright.
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| Entry Number: 584 | Date Entered: 10/03/07 |
'Uy'Skeyul Songhees Nation!
I'm just letting you know that most of the Staff here at Songhees are taking a Suicide Prevention workshop for 3 days of this week. We had to break the staff in half to make sure there was someone in the office taking care of the community and people. This is very important issue for our commuities on reserve.
I would like to thank all the ones who participated last week.
There will be workshop for the community sometime in the future maybe on end of October or sooner. I will be going around door to door with someone later to invite everyone to the workshop.
I hope that evryone takes this workshop very seriousely for their community or family members who might be thinking of SUICIDE. This is to better understand suicide.
The staff who have taken this workshop may give you some information about workshop but its better to come to workshop.
Hope to see you all there. I will be giving location and date/time of workshop. HUY VH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 583 | Date Entered: 10/01/07 |
SONGHEES BYAW
Contact information.
Office: (250) 360-2497
Office email: bylaws@songheesnation.com
Vehicle email: sn001@songheesnation.com
Non-Emergency: (250) 474-2264 Westshore RCMP
As the hours for Bylaw are not set hours, I encourage people to contact the Westshore RCMP, and if I am working, I will be dispatched to your call by Westshore.
I apologize to all for not responding to your calls in a timely manner. I do however make all attempts to have someone from Westshore attend to your call if I am not working.
I encourage people to send me an email outlining the most common complaints and some suggestions would also help.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Russ Malloway
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| Entry Number: 582 | Date Entered: 09/28/07 |
Hello
I am currently engaged in establishing a collection of First Nations crests. Could you please provide me with a copy of one for the Songhees Nation?
Please send to epeeters@telus.net
Thank you
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| Entry Number: 581 | Date Entered: 09/27/07 |
response to entry 580
yeah dude i know what you mean. Fraser lane is pretty bad for speeders too. most of them are not band members and they live in the trailer parks. i think that some kind of policing needs to be done. maybe the land owners should
yake some responsibility. or maybe the tax department should add fines to these speeders tax payments. i don't think the trailer park people would appreciate me speeding through their street. why should they be endangering my children. i think that someone could get more than seriousely hurt by speedin cars. i hope a solution comes up before something happens. i think that community peace would be jeopardized if someone did get hurt or killed.
concerned band member Clarence Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 580 | Date Entered: 09/27/07 |
I would like to know what needs to be done with all the speeding cars that travel up & down COOPER LANE. When are we going to get SPEED BUMPS. Myself & Uncle Butch have continueily placed signs and yelled at people to slow down. 8 new families have moved to UPPER COOPER LANE, that means more vehicles traveling through and more children playing on the road. Our by-law Officer can only do so much, we HAVE TO PLACE SPEED BUMPS before SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT.
David
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| Entry Number: 579 | Date Entered: 09/25/07 |
congrats to all the members who got into the new units up on cooper lane, wish you all well :)
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| Entry Number: 578 | Date Entered: 09/18/07 |
Hello Songhees Nations,
I am writing looking for any information on a Songhees woman that my great great grandfather married around 1863. His name was John Enos and he was one of the first white settlers north of Victoria. He settled at Nanoose Bay on Notch Hill. His wife was given the name Teresa Elisia by either himself or the church. If you have any information or history about this special lady or her family please contact me at ets98@hotmail.com. My name is Michael Enos. Thank You.
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| Entry Number: 577 | Date Entered: 09/15/07 |
~~~~~~~~~Happy BIRTHDAY TO MUH DADDY ON SEPTEMBER 15TH ~~~~~~~ LOVE YOU LOTS
~~LOVE UR SAWEET LIL ANGEL MINA LOL~~
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| Entry Number: 576 | Date Entered: 09/15/07 |
Happy Belated B-Day Andrea .J :) hope u had a good one
From MsG (Marina.G)
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| Entry Number: 575 | Date Entered: 09/10/07 |
Hello,Songhees Nations, I am just writing to say hello to everyone and I am hoping that I would be able to work as a volunteer on your community. I am living in Esquimalt and
I have been looking for something to do for your community.
If possible, just let me know. HUY CH QU from Anna.
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| Entry Number: 574 | Date Entered: 09/05/07 |
Good afternoon Songhees! I was just informed that there will be a workshop down at the Lekwammen Longhouse Dinning Hall area. Called the Songhees "Coast salish Intelligence" (CSI)Diabetes workshop. There will be door prizes and lunch served.
The will be booths set up with all the information on health issues as well my booth on Alcoholism and Drug addictions.
Sue said that they will have,Dr. Evan Adams,actor, from "North of 60" and "Smoke Signals" to speak on health issues.
The workshop will begin at 10am - 2pm on September 19, 2007.
If you require any more information please call me 386-7228 or email me @ aandd@songheesnation.com
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe"Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 573 | Date Entered: 09/05/07 |
XXXXXXX BIRTHDAY ALERT !!!!!! xxxxxxx SEPT 9
HAPPY ? BIRTHDAY TO MY DAUGHTER ANDREA Joseph, still remember that day like it was yesterday ...OUCH !!!!
LOVE U,
mom
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| Entry Number: 572 | Date Entered: 09/04/07 |
Just to let you know that I asked Dakota House if there was any DVD's for North to 60 and he said there wasn't. He made a sugestion that people either phone in or email CBC and ask if tey are going to make DVD's for North to 60. If there was enough interest they might consider making DVD's of North to 60. So everyone either make a call or email CBC to sk for any DVD's
HUY CH QU
Lester
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| Entry Number: 571 | Date Entered: 09/03/07 |
Does anyone know if the North of 60 show comes out on dvd?????? Derrick
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| Entry Number: 570 | Date Entered: 08/24/07 |
Sooo true Clarence,,, i have expressed my opinion in regard to postings here. Their entries shouldn't even be posted if there is no name to it. "Treat people the way you would like to be treated. "Get what u give" ! Anyways there isn't much of summer left, but everyone enjoy.... SYL
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| Entry Number: 569 | Date Entered: 08/24/07 |
well alot has been said. Just for those of you who sit at home and do not attend tribal journey's it is a very unpredictable journey. Lots of things happen and somethings don't. when you are out on a canoe or on land you have to be ready for anything. i have been on tribal journey's for 4 years now. it is one of the best things that happen and for some they look forward all year long. so maybe some people should keep the politics to yourself, because it is not a part of a healing journey. Things happen. Just like s**t.. hahaha but however it was the girls first year taking the lead on tribal journey's and in your first year you are bound to have a few minor mishaps or whatever. i have heard a few things but am not about to go advertise the faults of others on the internet. CONGRATS TO THE ADULTS THAT TOOK THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LOOKING AFTER THE PRECIOUS YOUTH TO LUMMI. Joy C
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| Entry Number: 568 | Date Entered: 08/23/07 |
People should post their names with their entries so we can
see who it is that is expressing themselves. I think whoever
is saying stuff about a individuals yard should address the
person face to face and be mature enough to let that person know how you fell about their yard. Maybe offer help too.
I know that a lot of yards aren,t up to white man standards
and that it will take a lot of change for us to start taking pride in our community. We should start by providing
trash bins so people can throw their waste in there instead
of on the ground. I see a lot of candy wrappers and slurpy cups and chip bags on the ground on the rez. Just a few words to spark thaught. hey where is all the people who
frequented this announcement place. I think it is important to hear opinions of everyone. I also think people should be givin respect and dignity and left with their integrity too.
So kepp in mind that it is good to treat people the way you
would like to be treated too . thank you for taking the time to read my $#%T. Clarence Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 567 | Date Entered: 08/22/07 |
why are there canadian troops over seas???when its not our war. i see no reason being there when canada not at war.
Derrick
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| Entry Number: 566 | Date Entered: 08/21/07 |
GOOD MORNING SONGHEES!(UY'NETULH)
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT I HAVE BEEN FORGETTING THE WORKING PEOPLE WHO MIGHT WANT TO COME IN AFTER HOURS FOR SOME COUNSELLING HERE AT "CHANGING MINDS" A/D COUNSELLING SONGHEES NATION 1500A ADMIRALS ROAD.
I HAVE DECIDED TO STAY OPEN FROM 5:30 - 9 PM ON MONDAY NIGHTS. SO STARTING ON AUGUST 27, 2007 THIS WILL BE THE FIRST NIGHT FOR THIS.
IF YOU NEED TO COME IN PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. I'M HOPING THAT THERE WILL BE PEOPLE WHO NEED THIS FOR THEIR SELVES.
AS I CAN SEE THERE IS A LOT GOING ON IN THE COMMUNITY.
I'M HOPING THAT PEOPLE WILL USE THIS FOR THEIR ADVANTAGE TO GET SOME HELP FOR THEIR SELF.
LATERAL VIOLENCE IS A THING EVERY COMMUNITY HAS AND YET WE DO NOT STOP IT BEFORE IT GETS OUT OF HAND BECAUSE IT HURTS FAMILIES OR A COMMUNITTY.
DON'T FORGET THAT EVRYONE OUTSIDE SONGHEES READS WHAT BEING SAID ON SONGHEES WEBSITE AND THIS REFLECTS BACK TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY AND SONGHEES MEMBERS.
JUST SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.
IF YOU DECIDE YOU WANT TO COME IN CALL ME AT 386-7228 OR EMAIL ME AT AANDD@SONGHEESNATION.COM
HUY CH QU
LESTER JOE, "CHANGING MINDS" A/D COUNSELLING SONGHEES NATION
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| Entry Number: 565 | Date Entered: 08/19/07 |
Hey troll....Each computer connected to the Internet is allocated a unique address known as an Internet Protocol address (IP address), made up of four series of numbers separated by dots, for example: 123.45.67.89. An IP address can be linked to the physical location of the computer used to access the internet.
this is to remind you that the actions people do online are not anonymous.
Perhaps the owners of "giligans island" (n sp!) would like this, or the by-law officer! LOL too bad there's no "ignore" feature on here
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| Entry Number: 564 | Date Entered: 08/18/07 |
is that the place with all the cars and trucks around it.
it looks like a junk yard!!!!!
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| Entry Number: 563 | Date Entered: 08/18/07 |
I think that politics should have no place in the tribal journeys. This is an exellent oppurtunity to guide the youth
toward some positive activities. Kudo,s to uncle Mike and
Mike jr. I know how hard it is to get this coomunity to get into things sometimes. I don't know what went on at this years journey but all of the adults who dedicated their time should be thanked for being there for our precious youth. Our culture should be the foundation to start our healing journey. As a community we need to embrace our youth
and use our rich culture to guide our people to a place where happiness exists without drugs, alcohol, gambling etc.
We all are on the same canoe and we all need to stick our paddles in the water and bring ourselves to a happy destiny.
thank you from Clarence Dick JR.
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| Entry Number: 562 | Date Entered: 08/17/07 |
where is the bylaw officer, is anything being done???????
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| Entry Number: 561 | Date Entered: 08/16/07 |
i hear that a certain place on cooper lane looks like sanford and son, with all the stuff around the house, and with the boat in the yard kinda looks like giligans island.
is that true???????????
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| Entry Number: 560 | Date Entered: 08/16/07 |
i think now that we have a another canoe famly in the water it will be better for our nation now maybe we can all of our canoes in the water and really repersent our nation and all our famlys il gald that the youth got into wut all our pepole should ge into and help out with every year and glad all my aunties got togetother and put all the youth in the canoe and now we can work togetother every year and put all our canoes in the water and repersent our elders and our resepected chief and songhees nation im lookin forward to work with my aunties next year ........way to go you ladys and all the youth let keep our famlys strong
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| Entry Number: 559 | Date Entered: 08/15/07 |
I don't think this is the proper forum to be discussing the issues. Those of you who are complaining, what did you offer to ensure that Tribal Journeys was a success?
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| Entry Number: 558 | Date Entered: 08/15/07 |
"OSIEM" I would like to say something about the journey this year it was an awesome experience! And I would like to Thank Chief Robert Sam for all the support. It was my sister's first year as a skipper and she did an awesome job, she got us all there safely and the children had a great time. People all have there opinions and unless your out there then I don't think you have any right saying anything in public. Try it may change your life! My name is "Siamtino" And I am very proud of what my sister's Florence, Cecelia and Annette did, also Bobby& Lezley! It is a healing journey,!! Give it a try! And we will do it again next year and keep our youth & families stronger!!
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| Entry Number: 557 | Date Entered: 08/11/07 |
what kind of trouble did they get in, i'm curious. Ron
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| Entry Number: 556 | Date Entered: 08/11/07 |
I hope they learned there lesson. Alot of peopel didn't understand why they took over in the first place, besides more preparations and training are needed along with fundraising you can't just expect it to go smoothly with only a couple of weeks of if that of training its embarrasing.
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| Entry Number: 555 | Date Entered: 08/10/07 |
well i dunno i hear that trible journys was just a weck this year and that the girls that tryed to run it did not know what they were doing what so ever well that is what they got for taking it over from mike sr and jr as that they didnt have anything to do with it before and now they think they know it all well i think they just gotta learn how to just sit back and learn how to thing right before they just get in more troble agin
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| Entry Number: 554 | Date Entered: 08/08/07 |
When does the Pow Wow Start?
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| Entry Number: 553 | Date Entered: 07/31/07 |
August 1, 2007
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| Entry Number: 552 | Date Entered: 07/12/07 |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SUMMER STUDENT - FILE CLERK
DUTIES: The primary responsibility is to maintain the filing system for all Songhees administration, professionally and accurately. As well, you will be required to enter important data on computers in an efficient manner.
The funding agency requires that the applicant be a student between the ages of 15 and 29 and returning to school in September 2007.
You will be working with the full time file clerk.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week for six weeks.
Apply with resume to the Songhees Nation administration office by 4:00 p.m. July 18, 2007.
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| Entry Number: 551 | Date Entered: 07/12/07 |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SUMMER STUDENT - RECEPTIONIST FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE.
The Songhees Nation is seeking a student for receptionist at the Health and Social Services office. You will be well presented and display a person reflecting a high level of professionalism, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
This is a six week position starting July 23, 2007 and ending August 31, 2007.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Profinciency with MS Office software
Excellent Public Relations
Strong written and verbal communication skilles essential
The funding agency requires that the applicant be a student between the ages of 15 and 29 and returning to school in September 2007.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week.
Apply with resume to the Songhees Nation administration office by 4:00 p.m. July 18, 2007.
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| Entry Number: 550 | Date Entered: 07/12/07 |
Summer student employment opportunities. EMERGENCY PLAN DEVELOPER! The Plan Developer will work with the Songhees Emergency Preparedness Committee and Songhees Administration staff to compile a draft emergency plan for the Songhees Nation based upon current drafts and templates. The Plan Developer will attend Emergency Preparedness meetinsg with Songhees abd related ememgency response agencies.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: The funding agency requires that the applicant be a student between the ages of 15 and 29 and returning to school in September 2007.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Proficiency with MS Office software. Ability to use a digital camera and work with electronic images. Excellent research and critical thinking skills. Stong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and understand complex documents and maps. Ability to work with diverse groups including various government agencies, aboriginal and non-aboriginal residents of the community.
Hours of Work: 30 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Apply with resume to Songhees Nation administration office by 4:00 p.m. Monday July 16, 2007 to the attention of Chrissy Clarke.
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| Entry Number: 549 | Date Entered: 07/11/07 |
THERE IS NO POW WOW THIS YEAR..................
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| Entry Number: 548 | Date Entered: 07/11/07 |
THERE IS NO POW WOW.............
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| Entry Number: 547 | Date Entered: 07/11/07 |
XXXXX CALLING VOLUNTEERS - YOUTH FOR ELDERS LUNCHEON XXXXX
Needing volunteers for the Elders luncheon, July 18, 2007 NOON. at the Songhees Longhouse Maplebank Road.
Need people for setting up tables, and serving, etc...PLEASE
Please contact Alice for more details @ 250 386-7228
Your help will be greatly appreciated!!!
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| Entry Number: 546 | Date Entered: 07/10/07 |
THERE IS NO POW WOW THIS YEAR.................
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| Entry Number: 545 | Date Entered: 07/10/07 |
We were told that the family who does the Songhees Pow Wow is in mourning. The man responsible for "Keeping the Spirit Going" has gone on to a better place. May he rest in peace. It is customary for the family to mourn a set number of years. It is up to them if they want to keep their Father's legacy going, or dedicate a part of their Pow wow to his memory.
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| Entry Number: 544 | Date Entered: 07/09/07 |
THERE IS NO POW WOW THIS YEAR...........
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| Entry Number: 543 | Date Entered: 07/09/07 |
no there isn't until next year from what i heard but there is next weekend in duncan 20-22 in duncan not to far from the gym i think i dunno
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| Entry Number: 542 | Date Entered: 07/04/07 |
just wondering when the powwow is this aug 2007
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| Entry Number: 541 | Date Entered: 07/04/07 |
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nation Youth 2007
Songhees Nation will hire two youth interns, between the ages 17 - 29 yrs of age who have been out of school and unemployed for at least 6 months.
* One full time (37.5/hrs per week) to work in Band Office with Housing Administrator. Successful applicant will coordinate several meetings with the Housing Committee and community members in order to develop a Housing Policy, and provide Administrative assistance. Applicant will have people skills, computer experience.
*One half time (20.0/hrs week) to work under direction of Housing Administrator. Successful applicant will perform a variety of duties requiring hands-on physical labour, e.g. repairing or rebuilding porches/steps, cleaning gutters, calking bathrooms/kitchens, cleaning furnances/changing filters, etc.
Both term positions for 35 weeks. To start July 9, 2007
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| Entry Number: 540 | Date Entered: 07/04/07 |
regarding entry 537,
this is exciting however I think that if they are developing policy isn't it crucial that they have training in policy development. There is a community at stake here and we have to ensure that this process is done properly and respectfully. Perhaps during the interview process you can ask if they have had any experience in policy writing or evaluation. thanks Bradley
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| Entry Number: 539 | Date Entered: 07/03/07 |
Hello,
Just inquiring to find out if there was a hard copy of the employment posting sent out to the community this is the first time I have seen the postings and would like any information regarding the two positions.
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| Entry Number: 538 | Date Entered: 06/28/07 |
WARNING: Status Card Holders check your receipts at Petro Canada (Mac's on Admirals and Craigflower, thee Indian Gas Station!!!) They are charging GST when you apply for exemption..... so check your receipt.......
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| Entry Number: 537 | Date Entered: 06/28/07 |
XXXXXXXXXX EMPLOYMENT ALERT - FOR YOUTH xxxxxxxxxxx
The Songhees Nation will hire two (2) youth interns, between 17 - 29 years of age who have been out of school and unemployed for at least 6 months.
- One full time (37.5/hrs week) to work in Band Office with Housing Administrator. Successful applicant will coordinate several meetings with the Housing Committee and community members in order to develop a Housing Policy, and provide Administrative assistance. Applicant will have people skills, computer experience.
- One half-time (20.0/hrs week) to work under direction of Housing Administrator. Successful applicant will perform a variety of duties requiring hands-on physical labour, e.g. repairing or rebuilding porches/steps, cleaning gutters, calking bathrooms/kitchens, cleaning furnaces/changing filters, etc.
Please forward resume to band office by noon (12:00pm) July 4, 2007
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| Entry Number: 536 | Date Entered: 06/26/07 |
************Birthday Alert********Birthday Alert************
To a beautiful young lady on her 17th Birthday today on June 26th. Happy Birthday Brianna Marie, Love Dad, Joy, Lil sisters Shauntelle & Aiyanna & your brother Jeff. Have a wonderful day today.
Happy belate bday to my bro Devin on June 21st
fr. your big bro David
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| Entry Number: 535 | Date Entered: 06/25/07 |
Good after noon again Songhees. On another note there will be a Youth Forum on Suicide Prevention workshop.
When: July 10, 2007
Where: lekwammen Longhouse Dinning area.
Time: 9 am
I'm looking for youth who are interested in this very important and sensitive issue for our youth of today.
I was asked to put together a youth forum for all the youth in South Island and this is from Tsycum, Port Renfew, Songhees and all in between. I'm hoping to get about 60-70 youth to come to the forum. This is an issue that keeps coming up when you hear of someone committing suicide in a different community. We can't wait for it come here so I'm hoping to be prepared for this in Songhees. If we can come up with some solutions of how to look at it we might able to help someone who is thinking of suicide.
Come to listen and be part of it.
Lunch/Snacks provided to all the youth who come to participate.
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 534 | Date Entered: 06/25/07 |
Good afternoon Songhees nation. I'm just letting know about the Residential school Settlement information session.
When: June 27, 2007
Where: Lekwammen Longhouse Dinning area.
Time: 10 am
please come to listen and give feed back to the facilitators of what you think.
This is a very important issue for the community memebers who went to Residential School.
Please pass this infromation to others who don't have email or a computer.
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 533 | Date Entered: 06/25/07 |
So what are the leaders planning for our Territory for the National Day of Action this Friday??????????? Why is it so quite? Hmm lets see how about treaty, how long have we been in it and still nothing. Oh well i guess i will just go to burger king.
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| Entry Number: 532 | Date Entered: 06/23/07 |
Where is the rest of my comments in my enter to 531. What other people can comment without placing their names, and I place my comment with name and you put the beginning & last part to my comment. What do I have to do get a serious coment placed on this website, that belongs to Songhees Nation Membership.
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| Entry Number: 531 | Date Entered: 06/20/07 |
Happy Aboriginal Day to everyone!!! Have a great day. ALEX
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| Entry Number: 530 | Date Entered: 06/18/07 |
Letting everyone know that Songhees is hosting the 4th Annual Open House on June 30, 2007 at the amdministration offices located at 1500A,B,C,D,E Admirals Road, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The theme this year will be "Emergency Preparedness". There will be displays set up by the various partners that Songhees is working with in preparing for a disaster.
Come out to learn what has been done and what still needs to be done to be prepared for an emergeny.
Come out to have fun!
There will be children's activities, food, games, dunk tank and draws throught out the day.
Please visit this site for updated information as it happens.
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| Entry Number: 529 | Date Entered: 06/15/07 |
Osiyoo! I am a visitor, an Eastern Cherokee, Bird Clan. I am wanting to get married on Songhee ancestral land - at Meegan. This looks like the best place to ask the People if I can have permission. We will leave no damage, and we will leave tobacco under the cedar nearest us. We will stand, and say our promises, and go. May we do this? Is there more I should do for thanks? I am listening. - Mir
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| Entry Number: 528 | Date Entered: 06/13/07 |
New to Victoria from Rupert, (Nisga'a). Are they going to put up any kind of ceremony or event for Aboriginal Day? Thanks, would like to know.
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| Entry Number: 527 | Date Entered: 06/06/07 |
There will be a Treaty Community Meeting
When: June 7,2007
Where: Songhees Longhouse Kitchen
Time: 5:30pm
Contact Michelle at the Treaty office if you have any questions @ 386-1018
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| Entry Number: 526 | Date Entered: 05/23/07 |
Good Morning Songhees ! (uy'netulth)
Just thought i would let you know that we are doing a sweat on thursday May 31, 2007 behind the Lekwammen longhouse
"SWEAT LODGE" This willl be the first one for "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling.
i have, Ron Marshall,will be doing the sweat to start and his wife Sylvia. If anyone would be interested in coming come about 4:30 to get ready to go in the sweat. Ron will explain the sweat as it goes along with the four (4) directions with our ancestors and Color cloths.
Ron and myself will be there early about 3pm if anyone is interested in coming to watch how to prepare the Grandfathers (rocks) and to start the fire and heat the Grandfathers (rocks) Ron is very traditional with sweats. If you have been in a sweat before you know what goes on in there and if this is your first time...well come and experience it. If the women want a sweat of their own then we would need to ask Sylvia to do a separate one for them so please let me know ASAP.
I'm inviting the youth to participate also for the Girls and the Boys or they can come in with the men/women.
I hope to see you there. Just come to watch and see if you would like to try.
Things you need: towel> Shorts for the men> Long nightgown for the women> maybe slippers for outside> couple bottles of water.
Snacks will be provided after sweat.
Google "Sweats Lodges "to find out more about it.
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 525 | Date Entered: 05/23/07 |
Songhees 4th Annual Open House is Saturday June 30th 10-3pm. This Years Theme "Emergency Preparedness" Our slogan is "Our Safety is In Our Hands" Come and learn about emergency preparedness and enjoy entertainment, arts & crafts tent, bbq salmon and much more!
Artists please reserve a table by calling 383-3719.
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| Entry Number: 524 | Date Entered: 05/22/07 |
anything you do will always come back on you you. wat goes around comes around x10 it takes leaders to make a community happy, but it takes good hearts to listen, there will always be a bad apple in the bunch but! it doesnt mean you have to follow! be who you are feel wat you feel dont take stuff let god lead your way
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| Entry Number: 523 | Date Entered: 05/14/07 |
****************** BIRTHDAY ALERT *************************
Happy "19th" Birthday to my nephew Charlie Tom. OMG Have a good day Chuck. Remember you carry my daddys name "respect".
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| Entry Number: 522 | Date Entered: 05/14/07 |
LOL I just had to comment on the crabs in the pot thing its a very good example. but unfortunately that will never happen there are alot of people out there that never like to see others happy seeing others suffer or making them misterable is like their life strife of life or so on but it would be nice if everyone can stop with the judging and start working together everyone has a hard life and goes through something everyone hurts everyone cries thats reality give peace a change man! *giggles*
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| Entry Number: 521 | Date Entered: 05/11/07 |
What goes around comes around. So if you are holding someone back let's hope that comes back on you.
what ever good energy you put out there comes back to you, same for negative energy, what ever negative energy you put out there comes back to you, as well.
We CAN help each other instead of holding each other back.
....Let's not be the crabs in the pot pulling the crab back that is almost free....
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| Entry Number: 520 | Date Entered: 05/08/07 |
May 8, 2007
Happy Birthday !!! Sister Jackie
Love From
Bro Frank & Fernie Frankie, Alyssa, Ricky xoxoxoxoxox
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| Entry Number: 519 | Date Entered: 05/07/07 |
Let us hope that these announcements are acted upon in a expediant manner, or at least responded to.
Presently I am looking for an "Elder" and or a group of "Elders" with the ability to advise me on a wholistic approach as opposed to some who come across as a program director. I am not from the area, and I don't have aby contacts in particular. I'm annoiuncing my need to be assisted by your community, and I'd love to become invoilved with any future events. My name is "Bear," and I can be reached at behr4u@excite.com.
Whoever reads this, Could you please pass my e-mail to a woman by the name of Marilyn who deals with the Status Card issue at the Band Office. Thx ..."Bear"
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| Entry Number: 518 | Date Entered: 05/05/07 |
Wonderful workshop Songhees!! It was great! The Actor and the Hypnotist sure encouraged the children to strive higher and higher in life! It was great!!!
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| Entry Number: 517 | Date Entered: 05/04/07 |
Does Anyone have the BY-LAW OFFICERS # to call him????Need it asap
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| Entry Number: 516 | Date Entered: 04/26/07 |
Good Morning Songhees (UY'NE TULH (good morning)
I'm letting the ones who went to RESIDENTIAL School that there are NEW apllications forms here to fill out right away and fax out. I have copies here for you to pick-up and fill-out.
The Reisdential School settlement was aproved by all the Chiefs and now they have NEW apllications and forms to fill out.
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe, "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 515 | Date Entered: 04/25/07 |
I think that warning for the construction crews or express for concern goes for cooper road too there are children who play on the roads same side as admirals rd. the dump trucks go out that way! :) another friendly reminder!
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| Entry Number: 514 | Date Entered: 04/25/07 |
Good afternoon Songhees! ( uy' skeyul)- ( good day ) (Ii'cho'uy' ul )- how are you?
Just reminding you about workshop coming up on April 30, May 01, 02, 2007 at the Lekwammen Longhouse. Starting at 8:30am monday April 30, 2007 for registration.
i have been getting some emails from people as far as Nanaimo to come to the workshop. I'm hoping that we have a lot of Songhees members coming to this workshop as well.
Remember that Dakota will be bringing a HYPNOTIST this time so it should be interesting for those who haven't been hypnotized before.
There will be extra people there to help anyone who feels they need to talk with someone who is bothered by certain issues of their past.
Just let us know how you are feeling.
We don't want anyone walking/leaving workshop feeling suicidal or with hurt feelings.
I hope that you let everyone you know about workshop and phone/email all your friends and families about workshop.
There will be: LUNCH/SNACKS/DOOR PRIZES Thru-out the 3 days.
P.S. if you have any ELDERS who want to come please give them a ride to the workshop because I think they would really enjoy this workshop
I have a NEWSLETTER of my own I do each month for "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation and will leave in office here and Administration for the ones who want to read and if you want it delivered i can have someone deliver, just leave your name and address and phone number.
All the information will be a about alcohol/drugs and suicide and the healing process to sober-up for your family/relationships and community.
Hey'ewulh (good bye )
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe, "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 513 | Date Entered: 04/18/07 |
********* NEW CONSTRUCTION ON COOPER LANE ***********
There has been GREAT CONCERNS about our small children playing along the road way of Cooper Lane. Just a friendly reminder there will be construction crew trucks along Cooper Lane, right through till October, 2007. Again, please keep an eye out for our small children.
Thank you,
SYL
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| Entry Number: 512 | Date Entered: 04/17/07 |
hello lekwamen angela and clarence are having a loonie toonie auction friday the 20th, 2007 we are fund raising for our wedding on july 28th ,2007 we have lots of great stuff and food too like ndn taco's and beef stew and snacks and beverages. so please come and support our family thanks from angela, clarence, charlotte,trever, clarence jr.,carmanah and felicia
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| Entry Number: 511 | Date Entered: 04/15/07 |
hello there this is mike charlie jr im writing this to see if anyone from the songhees nation would like to paddle on the trible journeys this year my goal is to try to get much of the members to padle or be on the ground crew this year and also i really would like some elders to come alone also and sit with the people and teach and tell storys and be invovled with the paddle to lummi this year so if there is anyone that wantz to come pleazzzz call 384-9392 thank you very much
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| Entry Number: 510 | Date Entered: 04/15/07 |
Hi band members,I have been working as your Education Liaison Worker for seven months now and it has been very busy. I wanted to let you know about an exciting move in education with our band and it is that our leaders have agreed to declare education a priority and in doing so they along with the people of our nation will also commit to a
positve approach to the education of our children.We have a committee that will be working on this and you will recieve
packages occasionally from us.The tentative date is Sept.24
of the next school term.This is an important step for our band and it will be a celebration and will difinitely change how we deal with education.Our meeting is set for Monday the 16th at one in the computer lab if you are interested. Thanks more later Butch
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| Entry Number: 509 | Date Entered: 04/13/07 |
hello folks just letting you know about angela and clarence
are having a loonie toonie fundraiser for our wedding on july 28th . we have lots of nice native art gifts ex. tea cups sets.oven mits,book bags, aprons, carvings and silver jewellery. please feel free to come and join the fun. we are having food at the kitchen indian tacos,beef stew and
snacks and beverages. there will be drumming there too
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| Entry Number: 508 | Date Entered: 04/05/07 |
Good morning Songhees Nation!
I'm just letting you know that we are in the process of bringing back "Dakota House" to do a follow-up workshop for the youth/young adults and elders on the end of April 30,May 01, 02, 2007 at the Lekwammen Longhouse at the beach.
First day will be registration at 8:30 am for everyone.
There will be lunch and snacks provided for the 3 days.
We will have door prizes again. I know this is a school days but this is the only time Dakota can come here, Dakota is booked for other communities and has a schedule to go by.
Dakota will be bringing a "HYPNOTIST" this time to help with the workshop. This should be real interesting for the youth this time to see if they can be hypnotized by Scott Ward.
I hoped that all who came to workshop in March enjoyed theirselves it was a good one!
If you need any more information Please call 386-7228 or email me at aandd@songheesnation.com
P.S. I'll be looking for volunteers again to help with registration and helping with setting-up and taking down. helping any elders who might come. Call me at above numbers "OK". Hope I didn't forget anything?
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 507 | Date Entered: 03/14/07 |
Uy'ne tulh (Good Morning) Songhees Nation!
li'cho' uy'ul (How are You )
(Write one word each week for the young ones to learn their language and put up on a fridge or on wall where visible.)
I'm just reminding everyone about the workshop set for March 22,23,24,2007 at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC),231 Regina Avenue starting at 9am-3pm each day but on March 22 we will open a little early 8:30am to do registration for the youth/young adults.
I'm hoping that we get a good response for this workshop. This would benefit the youth and young adults for their future of where they want to go and what to do for themselves.
I think that the youth are our future and we need to help them on their way with good role modeling and programs that would benefit them.
I hope that everyone enjoys their self and goes home with some good information by the end of the day.
I have some registration forms here to fill out if you want to come into the Social development/Health office or you can wait for March 22, 8:30 am to fill one out for each child or youth at VNFC.
(NOTE) Children under 12 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.VNFC or Songhees Nation are not resposible for unattended children if they hurt themselves. Children/youth have to stay in the gym area at all times and not wonder around the VNFC halls.
Remember that this for the youth and young adults and even for the parents who might be looking for answers.
HUY CH QU (thank you )
Hey'ewulh (good bye)
Lester Joe, "Chanding Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 506 | Date Entered: 03/12/07 |
hello everyone, just to let you know my dad and i are starting a totem and if you want to come and observe
the art of totem carving please feel free to come to 4a fraser lane and watch. another thing i forgot to mention is
if anyone would like to request for a carving donation
i would like you to request at least two weeks before you need it. and please acknowledge me and give me some recognotion for my donation. i should also note that the requested carvings can't be too big. something that could be done in a few days. so having said that i would like to thank the community for your ongoing support. sincerely your neighborhood carver.one of them anyways
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| Entry Number: 505 | Date Entered: 03/06/07 |
Here's a fabulous new opportunity for those of you involved in economic development in Aboriginal organizations. Simon Fraser University is offering bursaries for two Aboriginal students to take courses in the non-credit Certificate Program for Community Economic Development Professionals. The Program is made up of eight two-day courses, each on a different topic related to CED such as community participation, financing, social enterprise and co-op models. Those who have taken the courses say they are very informative, especially for those looking at implementing change and creating sustainability and self-reliance in organizations and communities.
The courses are delivered in Victoria in partnership with the Canadian CED Network at 210-620 View St. They are all taught by instructors who work in the field of CED and their goal is for learners to be able to apply what they learn immediately.
The main requirement for bursary applicants is that they should be involved in some kind of social /economic development work. Each person has the opportunity to take four of the eight courses (individually valued at $350 each).
If you want to apply, you'll be asked to:
1) identify specific objectives such as a CED project or social enterprise you intend to implement or a process you are currently leading
2) describe a detailed process for sharing your learning with others in your organization/community
3) complete an 'impact assessment' of your achievements when you have completed the courses.
There's information about the program and all the courses at
http://www.sfu.ca/cscd/ced
The courses are coming up fast, so if you are interested in attending please contact Eileen Gillette, the Victoria director at 250-386-9980 ext.102 or egillette@ccednet-rcdec.ca I
I hope you or someone committed to economic dvelopment from your organization can take advantage of this opportunity to learn from leaders in CED.
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| Entry Number: 504 | Date Entered: 03/05/07 |
** pls circulate amongst your networks**
The Canadian CED Network is pleased to announce the SFU Community Economic Development Certificate Program will be offered in Victoria. Thanks to Coast Capital Savings, we are able to offer the program at significant savings to Victoria learners! The first course Local Development and the Global Economy is March 16/17. Course description is below.
Across Canada, communities are successfully using community economic development to combat poverty, exclusion and build diversified, resilient communities. Rupert Downing, Executive Director of the Canadian CED Network
NEW: PIBC credits: 7.0 CPD Learning Units for each course and up to 56.0 CPD LUs for the entire 8 courses of the Certificate program
Register Now! Please also see attached brochure and registration form.
All the details about the program and the courses are on our website http://www.sfu.ca/cscd/ced/home.htm
Contact Eileen Gillette, BC/Yukon CCEDNet Co-ordinator for more details about the Victoria courses at: egillette@ccednet-rcdec.ca or 250-386-9980 ext.102.
Local Development and the Global Economy
Globalization has transformed the way economies operate. Consolidation of ownership and control, increasing mobility of capital and the liberalization of trade relationships are presenting major challenges for regional and local economies. In response, communities need to discover new ways to make their economies more resilient by drawing from their own resources and interests as well as collaborating with government, business and the non-profit sector. The main goal of this course is learning how to utilize CED principles and processes to create alternatives.
By the end of this course, participants should understand:
the history and principles of globalization
the impact of globalization on local economies
the principles and practices that underlie a creative and effective community response
the process of building local capacity to participate in community economic development
Instructor
Melanie Conn has been involved in CED in British Columbia since 1971. In her early work with co-ops, credit unions and women’s organizations, she developed an approach to community economic development that blends theoretical analysis with practical application. As an educator and consultant, Conn has provided technical assistance for dozens of organizations and individual projects as well as for provincial and federal government departments.
An Associate of the CED Centre at Simon Fraser University since 1997, Conn is a course instructor as well as the Program Director for the Certificate Program for CED Professionals
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| Entry Number: 503 | Date Entered: 03/05/07 |
Hello everyone, I'm just letting everyone know that I am still carving in my studio. I have been busy thank creator for that. I have a few masks and miniature mask necklaces
I also make yellow cedar regalia paddles. I also have some letter openers. I can do commisions and special orders. If you would like to support your local artist carver then come drop by my studio or give me a call or e mail. 294 4693
clarencedick@hotmail.com thank you
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| Entry Number: 502 | Date Entered: 02/28/07 |
i would like to wish one of my baby sisters a happy birthday in april/07, to Chip(Darlene Joseph)
For May Happy 19th birthday to my biggest baby Charlie Tom (May 16th/07)
Happy birthday to the baby sister: Stacey Lynda Joseph, can't forget the big baby!
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| Entry Number: 501 | Date Entered: 02/28/07 |
March 3, 2007
Happy 21st Birthday Frankie Jr. Have a Great Day !
Love xox Dad & Mom , Alyssa , Ricky Albany
also Happy Birthday to Our Nephew Joe xox
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| Entry Number: 500 | Date Entered: 02/28/07 |
Good Morning Songhees !
"Changing Minds" will be postponing AA Meetings and Men Suport groups until further notice because of lack of participants to come night programs.
Reason: I think is because of bighouse season and people are still not sure if they need help.
Well any way i decided to postpone until after Bighouse season and start up again, if I get enough interest. if not ? I will do my best to work with the community and hope the community will do their best to work with me.
I thank you for your patience working with me and hope to see more people coming in to see me just to talk about the affects of alcohol/drugs and violence do to a community.
Have a nice Day! Enjoy the weather today.
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees nation
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| Entry Number: 499 | Date Entered: 02/22/07 |
BYLAW NEWS:
Hello all. Just writing to inform everyone of a number of break-ins / attempted break-ins on our reserve. Please ensure that your homes are secured at all times whether you are home or not, especially at night. The RCMP has been informed and will increase the number of patrols in our area. Please help to inform your family about this issue and if you observe anything that may be suspicious, please dial 9-1-1 and inform the RCMP. Also, please do not call the Bylaw phone for break-ins, fights, or any other "criminal" activity, as this should be directed to the RCMP via. 9-1-1. This way you get a faster response to the call if I am not working. Even if I am available, the RCMP will contact me to attend your call. Hope all is well, and have a safe and fun weekend. Russ
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| Entry Number: 498 | Date Entered: 02/20/07 |
Good afternoon Songhees! morning for some.
I was wondering about the youth who will be aprticipating in, National Aboriginal indiginess Games (N.A.I.G) at Duncan, Cowichan Tribes 2008. Its coming close to a year for the games and I don't know if anyone has started to train for any of the sport activities or even thought of trying or getting a team together. The sport activities will be soccer,laccross, field and track, swimming, canoeing, basketball and more.
They expect about 5000 participants for this event not including the coaches and families.
BC has to be the biggest representative for the games so pass this on to rest of South/north Island.
Just checking?
HUY CH QU
Lester
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| Entry Number: 497 | Date Entered: 02/20/07 |
Good day Songhees!
I'm in the process of organizing the workshop with, Dakota House, on March 22-24, 2007 at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 231 regina Ave.
He will be here on March 21,2007. He will meet the elders to talk with them to see what they want to see in the workshop.
I hope that all will come to the workshop for this week, its on "Spring Break" This would be good information for the youth and young adults in Songhees Community.
For further information call 386-7228 or email me at aandd@songheesnation.com and I will be putting it in the Songhees news letter as well.
"HUY CH QU SIEM"
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation.
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| Entry Number: 496 | Date Entered: 02/13/07 |
VLMS Golden Anniversary - 50 Years Strong!
Victoria Lapidary and Mineral Society Rock, Gem and Mineral Show and Sale 2007!
March 16, 17 and 18
Leonardo da Vinci Center Victoria, BC
Friday 1:00pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00am to 4:30 pm
Adults $5
Seniors/Students $4
Family of 4 $10
Gem Mineral and Rock Dealers from across Canada
Activities for the whole family. Kiddies activity room.
Door prizes. Spin and Win. Silent Auction Table. Silver Smithing
Opal Work
Mineral Identification
BEADS!!
Lapidary Demonstrations
Precious Metal Clay
Gold Panning and Displays
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| Entry Number: 495 | Date Entered: 02/12/07 |
Tuesday Feb 13 6pm. Band Members are invited to a brainstorming session on Economic Development to be held in the Songhees Boardroom. Bring your ideas!
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| Entry Number: 494 | Date Entered: 02/12/07 |
I want to say congrats to my Bro Alex & Michelle, they had a boy on Sunday. Welcome baby Dion to the world.
Best wishes Derrick
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| Entry Number: 493 | Date Entered: 02/09/07 |
Feb 9, 2007
My Friends Daughter, works for APTN and they are putting on a show , Please Pass it On !
Frank & Fernie Albany, See You there !!
The New Canoe
presents
An Evening of Aboriginal Humour & Music
featuring Art Napoleon, Lorne Cardinal & Friends
Friday, February 16, 2007 8:00 pm
Metro Studio - 1411 Quadra Street Victoria
General Admission $ 15.00 -information : 380-6646 .
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| Entry Number: 492 | Date Entered: 02/07/07 |
Astro Van Extended, 8 passenger, 8 cyclinder, Red, Automatic
$700.00 firm(no payment plans)
Ford Escort LX, 2 door hatchback, 5 passenger, 4 cyclinder, White, Standard
$900.00 firm(no payment plans)
Come see at 65 Cooper Lane (David & Joy's place)
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| Entry Number: 491 | Date Entered: 01/18/07 |
Good Evening Songhees!
It was confirmed that we can have the suicide prevention workshop at the Songhees Lands Biulding on Admirals road.
The workshop will start at 9am - 4pm January 25, 2007.
I'm hoping that we get a good turn out for this workshop. If you know of anyone who might need this please let them know as well community.
I am planning another workshop for the youth and the community in March, spring break.
I have a special guest coming from Alberta. A movie STAR. Dakota House from "North to 60" He played TeeVee Tenia. If you don't know who he is watch the program on APTN everday.
Dakota likes working with youth on youth empowerment and alcohol and drugs...violence in communities.
Dakota has a website www.goingmiles.com
I hope that everyone enjoys this workshop for the community and the youth especially.
Remember the workshop January 25, 2007 at 9 am- 4pm
DOOR PRIZES -- GRAND PRIZE 20 inch COLOR TV
LUNCH AND SNACKS
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe "Changing Minds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 490 | Date Entered: 01/14/07 |
Happy New Year to all of the Songhees relatives. I hope and pray that everyone has a good year in 07 and many more. Life is short so enjoy your loved ones and cherish the children. So good fortune for the children in school and
good fortune for the people pursueing their dreams.
All my relations Clarence Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 489 | Date Entered: 01/13/07 |
Hello my name is Saddie Jackson from LaPush, Wa. I paddled with the Songhees to Muckleshoot in 2006 I was trying to get a hold of the skipper of that canoe. If there is anyway someone can help me that would be great all I know is his name is Mike. Please help me find the skipper Thanks a bunch please have him contact me through e-mail at home_girl20022002@yahoo.com Thank you ever so much..
Sincerly
Saddie Jackson from the Quileute Tribe
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| Entry Number: 488 | Date Entered: 01/12/07 |
Going To India Fundraiser: Loonie Twoonie
For Brianna Dick
Date: Jan. 22, 2007
Place: Songhees Lands Office (1100 Admirals Road)
Time: 6pm- 9pm
Items:
Candle Light, Sports Gear, House ware, DVD’s, Native Jewelry (Sliver), & MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE
Door Prizes & Good Neighbour Give Away
Concession will offer:
Coffee, Pop, Chips, Indian Hot Dogs & Pizza
If you would like to donate please contact us. Hy'ck ca Seim
Further information contact:
David: meccagroove@hotmail.com or Joy: chumus_16@hotmail.com or come see us at 65 Cooper Lane
Brianna is among 8 young ladies who will represent All of Canada's Girl Guides. She is off to India from Feb. 27th, 2007 - March 16th, 2007. She was also chosen to attend Mexico with Girl Guides of Canada, but they only allow you to participate on one trip. Congratulation Brianna for your accomplishment: Love Dad, Joy & the gang.
I would like to encourage all our young people to participate in clubs you never know you might be off to the other side of the world.
David Dick
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| Entry Number: 487 | Date Entered: 01/08/07 |
Good Evening Songhees!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday? Me I had a pretty good one.
Trying to get back into things again.
I'll be setting up for the communtiy Suicide Prevention workshop for January 25, 2007 at the Lands Building on Admirals Road. at 9am- 4 pm. or it could change to another location. So keep looking on the website for more information for the next 2 weeks.
I have invited Maquilla maklaryn (Spiritual Healer ) to be there to work with Bev. Williams the suicide prevention coordinator.
I'm hoping we are going to have a good turn out for this very important workshop.
Remember Silence does not stop suicide.
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe A/D counselor Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 486 | Date Entered: 01/04/07 |
Songhees Recreation Centre Committee First Meeting Thursday January 11, 6pm Songhees Boardroom.
Committee Members, if you did not receive an email or a phone call from me, I need to hear from you - Chrissy 383-3719. Hope to see you at the meeting.
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| Entry Number: 485 | Date Entered: 01/02/07 |
Hello Songhees Community members, We have lowered the age for those who want to register their child for the Infant/Toddler centre. We are now accepting children age 0 months-36 months. We can take up to 12 infants and toddlers, and we now have 7 children registered. We have space available in all of the other centres. Call 386-1145 for more information. Thank you - Angel Sampson Songhees preschool teacher/administrator/child care centre manager.
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| Entry Number: 484 | Date Entered: 01/02/07 |
Happy New Year!!
Just to let you know that we are in the process of doing the workshop over for the community because only one community member showed for the workshop. I'm hoping because it was so close to the Holidays that was the main reason only 1 person showed. I need to know how many people are interested in doing workshops in Songhees about Alcohol and drugs, suicide prevention, Gambling addictions, Violence, and many other things in your community. If you're not interested let me know so that I can do other things or programs for the community. Right now I'm in contact with Dakota House from "North to 60" who plays TV. He is interested in coming to Songhees to do a workshop but if the turn out is the same as the last one I don't think I'll ask him to come here for a workshop. Thats why I need to know if the community is interested in workshops young and old.
Pleasee reply by email or phone me at 386-7228 or email me at aandd@songheesnation.com
I know its hard at times to talk about your addictions if you have any but I'm trying my best to get your trust to come to the "Changing Minds" A/D counseling services to begin your healing.
HUY CH QU
"Changing Minds" A/D Counseling services Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 483 | Date Entered: 12/30/06 |
happynew year peeps!!!
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| Entry Number: 482 | Date Entered: 12/30/06 |
Season's Greetings! Hoping that everyone had a very happy & healthy Holiday. Just a reminder that the Songhees Learning Centre (for adults) is open to all First Nations people living on or off any reserve, but hope to see many more community members beginning to take advantage of the programs we offer. We are planning to host Camosun's Better Employment Strategies & Techniques (BEST) Program on a part-time basis starting in January. No cost or minimum level of education required! All you need is to want to make changes in your life - no better time than the beginning of a New Year! Learn to identify your strengths & interests with regard to various careers, what's hot/what's not in the labour market, what skills most employers are looking for, where you're at and what you need for education/ training and how to get work in your chosen area of work. We also plan to include Camosun's Computer Studies (new students to begin with Fundamental level, continuing students at the next level from where they left-off). We need at least 12 participants to run this program, but can intake up to 15. If interested, you need to attend an information session (next one scheduled for Wednesday, January 3rd at 10:00 a.m.). Please call Bonnie or Verna at 386-1319 when we re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd to reserve a seat. If that session results in enough people to run the program, we could begin as soon as January 8th. If not, we will run one more info session and begin on the 15th. ACADEMIC UPGRADING: We will be continuing to offer 4-5 Instructor-led sessions per week for this, but may switch to offering 2 evening sessions - if we have enough people interested. This would decrease daytime sessions to 2-3 afternoons, but daytime students wishing to devote more time to this will have the option of attending classes at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. GLEN GRAY'S COMPUTER SESSIONS - We are currently looking at possible options of offering Website Design classes for First Nations Artists/ Managers. If interested, please call us to discuss your needs in combination with our Camosun scheduling. Many thanks, - Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 481 | Date Entered: 12/26/06 |
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND have a SAFe Merry new year
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| Entry Number: 480 | Date Entered: 12/19/06 |
To All Our Family & Friends on Songhees Nation,
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !
Love Frank & Fernie Albany & Family
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| Entry Number: 479 | Date Entered: 12/18/06 |
The Songhees Administration Offices will be closed from 12:00 noon December 22, 2006 to January 2, 2007. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and "Happy New Year".
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| Entry Number: 478 | Date Entered: 12/14/06 |
I forgot to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
This is the time everyone celebrates Christmas and New Years
I'm hoping that many of you decide not use alcohol or drugs to celebrate while your with your children or grandchildren.
We need to break the cycle of alcohol and drugs taking over our celelbrations or we end up with a death or a break-up of a relationship or from family.
We are the ROLE MODELS for our children and grandchildren. They do what they see.
I wish everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!!!!
Lester, "Changing MInds" A/D Counseling Songhees Nation
I thought I would try a new name for the A/D counseling services. ( Do you like it ? )
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| Entry Number: 477 | Date Entered: 12/14/06 |
This is to let the community know that the SUICIDE PREVENTION workshop will be postponed until Dec.20-21, 2006. Because of weather situation. The prevention Coordinator has to travel from Duncan and the roads are good to travel right now.
We will have the workshop at the Lekwammen Longhose Dinning room starting at 9am Dec.21, 2006. There will be door prizes and a grand prize of a 20 inch color TV. BUT you have to be there all day to recieve it, if you win.
Lunch will be served as well snacks for diabetics.
Hope to see you there because this a very important issue to talk about.You may need to know how to tallk with someone who might be thinking of suicide.
Lester Joe, A/D Counselor Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 476 | Date Entered: 12/14/06 |
Just a thought,about all this homeless things. We all know that it is not a good thing to be going through. But they had to have come from a home some where. Sounds like they are running away from some thing, and they can not keep hideing from it. Why should they get a place for them, when they had come from a home. Most of them are White people. All our people have Family to turn too.
thank you James
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| Entry Number: 475 | Date Entered: 12/12/06 |
Hello Bonnie is it the SLC (Adult Learning Centre)paying for the updates of the website. If so why was the "history" taken off the website. I use this particular part of our website for university.
David
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| Entry Number: 474 | Date Entered: 12/12/06 |
SONGHEES BYLAW & ABORIGINAL POLICE OFFICE
We would like to wish everyone a safe & Merry X-Mass and a Happy New Year.
Reminder of our new R.C.M.P Aboriginal Police Officer for both Songhees and Esquimalt Nations is Constable Cole BREWER. If you have any questions, you can contact Russell JOSEPH @ 360-2497 (bylaws@songheesnation.com) OR Cst. BREWER at the West Shore Detachment @ 474-2264 Ext:519 for voice mail. There will also be a time set aside where Cst. BREWER will introduce himself to the community and answer questions. That time will be announced soon.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Bylaws, please email them to the address above.
Also, if you have already picked up a BLUE copy of the Bylaws, please also pick up a copy of the FIRE PREVENTION BYLAW from Russell which was not included in those sets of books.
Again, Have a fun and safe holiday.
Russ
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| Entry Number: 473 | Date Entered: 12/12/06 |
Merry Christmas and a safe New Year to all of our band members from your Education Department. Most of you know that I have been working for the band as your education
liason worker. I work at Shoreline Middle School and
Craigflower Elementary and Esquimalt High.
I look forward to a very busy last half of the year and I welcome your concerns and issues to do wwwith education
May the Spirit of the season guide you in the new year,Butch
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| Entry Number: 472 | Date Entered: 12/11/06 |
Reply to Entry 467
Regarding paying for updates to this website. It is not "them" (whoever you think that may be) that pays for updates, as well as keeping this website running. It has been coming out of the SLC (Adult Learning Centre) Budget, for which I have to account for every penny! For every hundred dollars we contribute to this, reduces our programming budget and/or T.E.S.I. budget, which helps people to take certificate courses such as First Aid, FoodSafe, Cashier Training, etc. Just to let you know that it is not any Government body that simply hands over the money for this. But thanks for your comments.
By the way, it would be great if everyone identified themselves after each message. We would then know who we are communicating with, possibly have separate discussions in person or by phone, if interested and want more details.
- Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 471 | Date Entered: 12/11/06 |
Open House on Thursday, December 14th from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Songhees Learning Centre (for adults) and Early Childhood Education Centre will be hosting this jointly. Please drop by to tour the new facilities, meet staff and checkout what programs will be offered in the New Year. Appy-type munchies will be served throughout.
The Early Childhood Education Centre will be resuming the Preschool Program, as well as offer an Infant/Toddler Centre (18 months and older), Full Daycare (FINALLY!) and before/after school care for those attending Craigflower Elementary School (staff will walk them back and forth). Daycare Subsidy application forms will be available.
Beginning January 8, 2007, the Adult Learning Centre will be offering the following Camosun Programming:
· Better Employment Strategies and Techniques (BEST) – part-time, January through April/07.
· Academic upgrading to Grade 12 (English, Math and Computer Studies) – Instructors on-site, two afternoons and two evenings per week, combined with on-line studies. This means that if you have access to an on-line computer outside of scheduled times – there is no limit to how fast you may progress!
NOTE: For those wishing to put-in more time on academic upgrading, we now have an “open-door” policy with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, where students of either place may attend either site at scheduled Instructor times.
We will also be offering Glen Gray’s “hands-on” approach to learning about computers – 2 afternoons and 2 evening sessions available per week. Come out and provide your input as to what you would like to learn about and times you could attend. For instance, you could ask for basics and typing tutor to increase speed/accuracy; what to look for in buying a computer, digital camera, scanner and how to use, website design – whatever you need. From there, we will design classes to suit what most people want.
Hope to see you there!
- Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 470 | Date Entered: 12/08/06 |
Good morning Songhees members !
Just a short message about the SUICIDE PREVENTION workshop happening.
Where you say:
December 15, 2006 at the Lekwammen Dinning hall/kitchen.
Beverly Williams will be the Suicide Prevention Coorinator for the day and we will have guest speakers as well. We will have extra counselors on hand just in case of triggers that might happen to someone.
There will be a lunch provided for the day and snacks.
Because this an important subject we have to talk about it and not hide from it anymore.There is no shame in letting others know what you feel when someone you know has tried to take their life. People need to know the signs of suicidal thoughts. So come and listen and talk about your feelings and thoughts of suicide.
HUY CH QU SIEM
Lester A/D Counselor Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 469 | Date Entered: 12/07/06 |
The Songhees Administration office is updating addresses for all Songhees membership. Please contact Marilyn George at the toll free number 1-888-386-1043 or by email at songhees@pacificcoast.net. If you have relatives please let them know that we require their updated addresses. Thank you.
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| Entry Number: 468 | Date Entered: 12/06/06 |
I am very excited to announce that we formed a Recreation Centre Committee at last nights General Meeting. Fourteen people stood up to be on the Committee. It was an awesome example of Community Spirit and it means the Rec Centre will truly reflect the Community's needs.
I was asked to be the office contact and technical support for the committee. I think we should build on the momentum of last nights meeting and have our first committee meeting as soon as possible. I will call everyone on the list, if you did not leave a contact number please call the Taxation office at 383-3719. I look forward to working with everyone on the committee. Huy Ch Qu Siem, Chrissy
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| Entry Number: 467 | Date Entered: 12/06/06 |
Well said Ray. Even though I am not a band member I do agree that anyone's dirt laundry does't need to be aired out in the open of the public. And to Bonnie if it costs than so be it. Some of these are important points set out.
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| Entry Number: 466 | Date Entered: 12/03/06 |
Hey what happen to our current history page. This information is really valuable for everyone to see & read.
David
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| Entry Number: 465 | Date Entered: 11/30/06 |
All Songhees residents are invited to participate in our Emergency Planning Committee. Our next meeting is Tuesday December 12, at 10am in the Songhees Boardroom. Call 383-3719 for more information.
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| Entry Number: 464 | Date Entered: 11/30/06 |
Season's greetings to each and every one of you, especially Verna & Esther from me, Patty Lumb, mcip, rpp, of All Nations Planning in perth road, ontario, anpl@kos.net
My best wishes and congratulations to Chief Andy Thomas
re:provincial legislature lands deal with Songhees F.N.
Onwards and upwards for time immemorial and this season for a safe holiday. Please accept my greetings to all of you.
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| Entry Number: 463 | Date Entered: 11/29/06 |
Hi folks, I'm just reminding everyone that i have some carvings for sale. Some great gift ideas such as jewellry boxes and sml hummingbird plaques. I will also do whatever kind of animal you would like. I also have necklaces , dreamcatchers, ear rings and Native pride ball caps. If you have some questions just give me a call at 294-4693 or e mail me at clarencedick@hotmail.com thank you. Clarence jr.
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| Entry Number: 462 | Date Entered: 11/28/06 |
omgosh! that was a lot of reading.. thanks ray for the acknowledging and all the people a million sections down.. i really meant it i wouldnt post anything unless i had some news.. but somebody told me to read it -.-.. but yay for all the good announcements i read and.......lol@all the bad announcements.. i could say some things.. but it would only be annoying to bring something back up thats already gone..and i dont think much of the young people read the announcements on here :S well i mean the Younger younger people like the little people that are still in middleschool-highschool.. hehe.. at least i havent seen any of them comment.. ive seen one of them but they dropped out few years ago.. *COUGH*.. and Lesters powwow went pretty good actually.. i hope this alcohol awareness week grows each year.. Keep up the good work Grandpa Lester! :D
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| Entry Number: 461 | Date Entered: 11/27/06 |
Thank you Ray…
For your comments about the website. However, every time we update, we need to pay, so these things will be added to next year’s annual update.
Also, many thanks for your recognition of Garry Sam (Jr.). All to often, we adults forget to make notice of youth doing good things. It is always far too easy to “beak” on our youths about things they are doing wrong, or not doing up to our expectations.
We forget to praise them for the simple things we expect, like staying in school, not getting into alcohol/drugs – which are far to easy to obtain.
As parents, into the same old grind every day with commitments to work, extended family/elders we often forget to give our youths credit for what they deserve. And sometimes, it just seems too much, when we expect from them, that they don’t do. It is a delicate balance of life.
Thank you for reminding me.
- Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 460 | Date Entered: 11/22/06 |
I just wanted to write a little note to say that this announcement page has been both entertaining and educating to read, I haven't been to this page before and I thought I would check it out and I do say it does need to be updated in several ways, 1.The webpage needs to be updated to show the current chief and council. 2. A comment page needs to be developed, I see that this is currently an "Announcement" page,3. Yes a members only page needs to be established,the whole world does need to see our dirty laundry aired via the internet. I would to note that it is important to keep a page open for non-members to write about their concerns,announcements or appreciation for events that happen in our community. And I would like to note that I have had the honour of working and watching young Garry Sam grow as a person over the past three years at Esquimalt High, I am looking forward to watch Garry grow even more in the future. Raymond Sam
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| Entry Number: 459 | Date Entered: 11/21/06 |
I first page.
Perry
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| Entry Number: 458 | Date Entered: 11/21/06 |
nice man
howie.
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| Entry Number: 457 | Date Entered: 11/14/06 |
Thank you to all who came out to the Remembrance Day Ceremony it went well and next year we hope that more of our community will come out.Butch AND Irene
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| Entry Number: 456 | Date Entered: 11/07/06 |
************* BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER *********
LIKE TO WISH A FEW PEOPLE WHO I COULD REMEMBER, WHOSE BIRTHDAYS ARE IN NOVEMBER.
- ROSANNA, MARINA, PALLY, BANGUS, CARMEN, VICKI, TELANA, AND OF COURSE MY DAD, KAREN, IF I LEFT OUT ANYONE SO SORRY, AND AGAIN HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
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| Entry Number: 455 | Date Entered: 11/07/06 |
*********** HAPPY 45 ANNIVERSARY ******************
to my parents CHARLIE & VI JOSEPH, on Novemer 11, 2006. LOVE YOU LOTS MOM & DAD.
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DADDY, CHARLIE JOSEPH, got married on his birthday November 11. LOVE YOU "DAD"!!!! LOVE SYL
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| Entry Number: 454 | Date Entered: 11/06/06 |
Good afternoon Songhees members !
Just to let tyou know that there will be a pow wow on November 25, 2006 at the Victoria Native Friendship Center 1--6pm Sponsored by Songhees Natin.
I tried to get it longer than that but frienship is usually closed on saturdays and we had no one to close the center down later so we have to settle for what we got. I hope that you can make it for this day. I invited the Little Ravens to be host drum for this day because the other drum group might be busy on this day.
I hope that everyone can come and dance or drum with your group on this day.
Vendors are welcome for a donation to the pow wow. For the dancers or community.
There wil some snacks provided for the elders and the community members.
This is drug and alcohol free event so come sober.
There so much that we are doing but I can't list it because its tooo much so just come to the POW WOW and I hope that you pass it on to your friends and family.
HUY CH QU SIEM
Lester
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| Entry Number: 453 | Date Entered: 11/06/06 |
*************************Birthday Annuncement**************
November 4, 2006!
Happy belated 60th Birthday dad (Frank -Bangus-George)
Wishing you all the best always!
Love,
Eirlys & Victor Morgan - Cheyenne
Underwood =)
XOXOXOXOXOX
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| Entry Number: 452 | Date Entered: 11/02/06 |
Hi,Just to remind everyone that there will be a FLU CLINIC on Wednesday 8th November from 1 until 6pm. The clinic will take place at #10 Pacific Village. Those 65 and over or have a chronic disease or work with Elders or children are eligible for the free vaccine. Ann (Songhees Nurse)
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| Entry Number: 451 | Date Entered: 11/02/06 |
Songhees Treaty Community Meeting
November 6th,2006 @ 6:00pm
Down at the Lekwammen Longhouse.
Supper before the presentation and Door Prizes and Bingo as well. Voting Band members 18 yrs and older receive a small honoraria for attending this meeting.
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| Entry Number: 450 | Date Entered: 11/01/06 |
********** BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS *****************
The birth of a princess " KATESSA JOSEPH " BORN OCTOBER 26, 2006, WEIGHING 7lbs 4ozs,,, congradulations to my daughter Lyndsey, and Jesse. Caraleigh the big sister, taken on the role full tilt. Love you, MOM (syl)
Congradulations to Nick Albany , NEW GRAMPA, on birth of a Grandson, Born: October 25, 2006
HIS NAME; TYSON ALBANY....YAHOO.... LOVE, SYL
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| Entry Number: 449 | Date Entered: 10/23/06 |
October 26, 2006
Happy Birthday Dad !! "Frank Albany,"
Love Your Family,
Fernie, Frank Jr. Alyssa & Richard xox
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| Entry Number: 448 | Date Entered: 10/21/06 |
I am looking for my birth mother and siblings...not to disrupt their lives, but to know family medical history. I was born on August 16, 1964 in Princeton. Mother was from Songhees Nation, Victoria. Birth name was Yvonne Rede. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any information. Thank you. Suzanne azdreaming@shaw.ca
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| Entry Number: 447 | Date Entered: 10/20/06 |
Congratulations Clarence! I am looking forward to watching your career grow. I smile every morning when I am greeted by Qeseq. With Respect, Chrissy
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| Entry Number: 446 | Date Entered: 10/20/06 |
Response to 445. Interested members, please call Chrissy at the Tax Office. I'd be happy to answer your questions, but this is too public a forum to discuss band business issues. Also refer to April 10, 2006 Community Newsletter for more info. Please call the office before approaching the leaseholder. Thank you :)
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| Entry Number: 445 | Date Entered: 10/19/06 |
whole la thanks for the response I sent out back in 08/23/06. So if we formed a partnership with Esquimalt why haven't Songhees memebrship been informed. So just to be clear West Bay Investments Ltd has the lease until the year 2017. So do we get any profit from that lease since he own the lot. Lastly, if we are intersted in working down at the West Bay Marina and RV park we have to contact West Bay Investments Ltd. Hy'ch ka SIem for the info. Nice to get a response back :)
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| Entry Number: 444 | Date Entered: 10/19/06 |
hello fellow songhees band members. i,m happy to announce
the finishing of the renovations to my house.thank you neighbors Charlie and Vi for allowing the carpenters to use
your property to access the site. i had two bedrooms added
to my existing three bedrooms on the second floor. at the
ground level i also have a carving studio which i plan to carve totems and plaques and masks. anyone who would like to
check out my studio please feel welcome to drop by during the daytime. if anybody is interested in purchasing carvings for gifts or ceremonial items please call me. clarence dick jr. 294 4693 or e mail me at clarencedick@hotmail.com
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| Entry Number: 443 | Date Entered: 10/18/06 |
Response to Entry No 423 with regard to West Bay Marina and RV park, "Are they going to hire First Nations yet to run the RV Park?"
In 2005, The Songhees and Esquimalt Nations formed a partnership to purchase a property located at 453 Head Street. The majority of the property is leased to West Bay Investments Ltd until the year 2017.
The lease gives West Bay Investments Ltd the right to operate their business without interference for the remainder of the lease.
Ownership of this property is a long term investment which we hope will bring economic development opportunities in the future.
The short answer is, we own the property but not the business, so we can't be involved in the hiring process.
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| Entry Number: 442 | Date Entered: 10/18/06 |
There will be an Songhees Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting on Tuesday November 7 at 10am in the Songhees Boardroom. The Committee is composed of staff and interested community residents. If you wish to be part of the committee please join us.
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| Entry Number: 441 | Date Entered: 10/12/06 |
Good Morning Songhees members. Lester Joe here your A/D Counselor for Songhees Nation. Just to let you know that I'll be around for a while as your Alcohol and Drug Counselor full time I hope.
I would like to thank the people who came to the two day workshop on Alcohol and Drugs = violence workshop at Lekwammen Longhouse. It was a good for the ones who showed for the two days because of the participants and guest. There were some good questions asked from some of the community memebers. i wish that we had more of the memembers come to the workshop but there were other things happening at the same time. I hope to see yu at the next workshop I 'll be hosting. I'm going by the survey that I brought around to the community July or August and I'm going down the list for the workshops for the communtiy I think the next one is SUICIDE PREVENTION I'll be letting you know when this will be happening.
The coming November 19-25 is National Addictions Awareness week (N.A.A.W.)and I'm hoping to host a pow wow on the last day at the Victoria Friendship Center November 25, 2006 and I''ll be looking for volunteers for this day to help with the setting up and the cleaning up after and helping the elders that will be there so I'm hoping that there are some still want to pow wow dance or drum/sing or just watch. I'm hoping to get a host drum group for this day. There will also other events going on all this week from the different South Island Bands.
I will be putting out Poster of the different events for November for (NAAW)
I'l keep you posted as much as I can and I hope that you can pass the message on also. Hope to see you on the RED ROAD of recovery. I f you don't know what this is come in and see me.
HUY CH QU (Thank you)
Hey'ewulh (good bye)
Lester Joe, A/D Counselor Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 440 | Date Entered: 10/06/06 |
HELLO to all songhees nations members..my name is TOM L..of the ahousat nation..i am looking for help..i am trying to get in touch with my kids A & L of your nation.my oldest has 4 kids..if you can help please respond thanks..
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| Entry Number: 439 | Date Entered: 10/05/06 |
hey everyone just checkin out some stuff on here and being bored just looking for a job rite now and well looking for some stuff on here well ttyl pce out from tash
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| Entry Number: 438 | Date Entered: 10/04/06 |
Hello, My name is Souie. I am looking to hire somebody to help me 2-3 times a week with the cooking and driving my child(ren) I can be reached at 356-6989 during the daytime or in the evenings at 384-7555, Huchqua/thank you.
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| Entry Number: 437 | Date Entered: 10/04/06 |
The TWINS are "15" ! -On October 10, 2006 !!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Alyssa & Richard Albany !!
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Love Mom & Dad & Frank Jr. xoxoxoxoxox
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| Entry Number: 436 | Date Entered: 09/21/06 |
Wanting to catch up on the Lekwammen Daze,,,,,who won Ms. Lekwammen.......wished i was there,,,,always a fun day...SYL
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| Entry Number: 435 | Date Entered: 09/14/06 |
hello fellow lekwungen, it has been a long time since i
have posted anything on here. the summer was great and the sun was shining through most of the summer bummer it has to end. well the harbour artist sales was kinda slow this year
august was the best month and it went by to fast.the highlight of my summer was teaching the youth carving and about the cedar and its habitat.the youth were very enthusiastic and well behaved.we went through a whole box of
band aids before we even started carving .thanks to nick and
scrape inside joke.aka sandy and claydog. i really felt that the course was too short and hope the youth continue their carving. i learned a lot too as a teacher.we need to get a good artist community estabolished because people are all ready demanding stuff from the songhees.it is thriugh my artwork that i discovered a lot about myself and my culture. my culture is a foundation for my healing. i hope the students become world renowned artists.
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| Entry Number: 434 | Date Entered: 09/14/06 |
G'afternoon all, I just wanted to give a shout out to Butch Dick for putting together the Lekwammen Daze. It truly was an afternoon of fun. All the different games n things that went on. The Ms. Lekwammen was the Best. Looking forward to next yr's event. Once again Thanks Butch!! Michelle Sam
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| Entry Number: 433 | Date Entered: 09/14/06 |
Te'mexw Treaty Association is holding their Annual General Assembly on September 23,2006. This is going to take place at Shawnigan Community Center 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road. It'll be from 11am-4pm. There will be a update on Treaty, Lunch will be served,also there will be some entertainment. There will also be a kids corner.
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| Entry Number: 432 | Date Entered: 09/11/06 |
Hello everyone... I am announcing that Songhees Lands Community Meeting on September 13/06 is postponed until further notice. Thank you Songhees Lands Department
:)
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| Entry Number: 431 | Date Entered: 09/08/06 |
We are so happy to announce that Kevin has finally legally changed his name from "Kevin Dick" to "Kevin Kamai." He's wanted to do this for over the last 13 years that I known him, and as you may all remember Kerri changed her name to Kamai way back. Their father always wanted them to be Kamais and we finally have fullfilled that wish. In addition to changing Kevin's name to Kamai we have been doing extensive family research that goes back to the 1840s when Kama Kamai journeyed from Honolulu, Hawaii with the Hudson Bay Company first to Fort Vancouver then to Fort Victoria (in the 1850s). We are also working with Helen Kamai & Harvey Thomas, Sr. to place "very" old Kamai pictures in a Songhees Archives. Some of those pictures are of when Kevin's great grandparents (Charley Kamai & Mary Ann "Chathought" Kamai) and when his grandfather Harry Kamai was a baby. Harvey Thomas, Sr. has also told us that there may be somethings that are from Hawaii. So of course, we are all very excited to learn more about those possible Hawaiian artifacts.
Once again, congratulations to Kevin Kamai! Love your family, Vanessa, Mikhayla, Noah, Griffin & baby Kalea
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| Entry Number: 430 | Date Entered: 09/08/06 |
Family Reunion "Albany Family" Decendents Potluck Dinner at Songhee's Longhouse Kitchen.
on Saturday September 9, 2006.
Bring your favorite dish ! 5:00
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| Entry Number: 429 | Date Entered: 09/08/06 |
G'Morning all,
We are once again having a Treaty Community Meeting. It is going to be on Monday September 11,2006 at Lekwammen Longhouse Kitchen at 6pm. Hope to see you there.
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| Entry Number: 428 | Date Entered: 09/07/06 |
Wishing my oldest daughter Andrea Maresca-Joseph, a HAPPY 23 BIRTHDAY ON SEPT 9, 2006.
LOVE YOU KID,
MOM, MIKEY & JR.
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| Entry Number: 427 | Date Entered: 09/06/06 |
Good afternoon Songhees members ! My name is Lester Joe from Cowichan Tribes, and I am working as your Alcohol and Drug counselor for Songhees.
I have a few announcements for the community about programs here at the Soghees Health Deptment #1 we have A.A. meeting every Monday nite at 7pm except holidays, #2 Men Support group every thursday nite at 6:30 to 8pm with snack provided. Maybe a womens group if we can find someone qualified to run program someone with counseling skills.
#3 I have also started a workshop for the community about Alcohol and Drugs = Violence. This will be a 2 day workshop and there will lunch provided as well snacks thru out workshop.
I know this is a big concerne in all commuities on reserve and off reserve and I think most communtiies need to know more on whats happening on their reserve.
Well give me a call to ask questions or give me some idea's of what you want to see in the workshop. I do have applications for treatment.
ALL MY REATIONS
HUY CH QU
Lester Joe A/D Counselor Songhees Nation
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| Entry Number: 426 | Date Entered: 08/31/06 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Indian Summer - The OKA Crisis
Montreal, QC – Friday, August 25, 2006 - Indian Summer: The OKA Crisis to air on CBC Television on September 15, 2006 (part 1) and 22, 2006 (part 2) at 8:00 PM. EDT.
"Based on real events in 1990, the fictional story of how a minor protest by Mohawk Indians, to protect their three centuries old cemetery from a golf course expansion, leads to the largest deployment of Canadian troops since the Korean War. Alex Rice, Tony Nardi, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig, Ben Cardinal, Bill Merasty" and Erland Campbell (Bob Antone – Mohawk Negotiator PART II).
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/index.jsp?program=Indian+Summer+-+The+Oka+Crisis
"We are concerned about the lack of publicity on behalf of CBC Television, given that we are presently one month shy of the broadcast dates. Therefore, we are sending this e-mail to advise you to tune-in for the television premiere on CBC TV.
We would be glad if you could help us spread the word! Indian Summer: The OKA Crisis (2 x 90 min.) was awarded Best Dramatic Feature at the 2006 Dreamspeakers Film Festival (Edmonton, Canada) and received an Honorable Mention at the 2006 First Peoples’ Film Festival (Montreal, Canada)."
Source: http://www.cineteleaction.com/en/pages/news.html
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| Entry Number: 425 | Date Entered: 08/28/06 |
How does your community accept the Land code your Nation has put in, is it a 100% operable or 10% I'd love you hear from you as Tseshaht First Nation is exploring this as well and now I am planning on visiting FNs whom has there land code in place. My name is Lisa Gallic my email is lisagallic@shaw.ca
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| Entry Number: 424 | Date Entered: 08/28/06 |
Good afternoon all Songhees members I am reminding members that we are having a Esquimalt Harbour Meeting on August 30/06 @ 5:00pm light dinner and 6:00pm meeting will atart. Where: at the Songhees Lands Department.
Thank you all and hope to see you there:)
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| Entry Number: 423 | Date Entered: 08/23/06 |
Hey has anyone heard what might be happening with the Westbay Marine Village and R.V. Park. Are they going to hire First Nations yet to run the RV park? Interested to find out if we can thanks
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| Entry Number: 422 | Date Entered: 08/14/06 |
I found this on the internet in google search. Does anyone know anything about this Celebration? Celebrating good relations
If you are anywhere near Victoria BC on August 24th, head down to Beacon Hill Park for a free salmon barbeque to celebrate the relationship between the T’Souke, Beecher Bay and Songhees First Nations and the neighbouring municipalities. The food is hot off the grill from 11:30 to 2:00 at the Cameron Bandshell.
Having worked this past year with the City of Victoria and the local First Nations there, I can say that this event will be a great time, with good food and interesting people making a real effort at strengthening relationships.
Sign David
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| Entry Number: 421 | Date Entered: 08/10/06 |
Good morning everyone :) hows everyone doing this first rain fall morning? but I guess we needed it for sometime now...
I would like to announce to all Songhees Members we are having a Land Code Meeting Update on September 13/06 Time: Light Dinner @ 5:00pm and Meeting @ 6:00pm. Where: Lands Office
We are also having a Community Meeting on August 30/06 regarding Esquimalt Harbour Authority Meeting. Where: Songhees Lands Office Time: Light Dinner @ 5:00pm Meting @ 6:00pm.
Thank You all hope to see there
Lands Department
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| Entry Number: 420 | Date Entered: 08/10/06 |
Good morning everyone :) hows everyone doing this first rain fall morning? but I guess we needed it for sometime now...
I would like to announce to all Songhees Members we are having a Land Code Meeting Update on September 13/06 Time: Light Dinner @ 5:00pm and Meeting @ 6:00pm. Where: Lands Office
We are also having a Community Meeting on August 30/06 regarding Esquimalt Harbour Authority Meeting. Where: Songhees Lands Office Time: Light Dinner @ 5:00pm Meting @ 6:00pm.
Thank You all hope to see there
Lands Department
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| Entry Number: 419 | Date Entered: 08/03/06 |
Hello all: The Unity Drum Group will be drumming and singing at the Parliament Buildings on August 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. There is a drum relay across Canada and will be ending here in Victoria. For further information check out their website www.live2drum.ca
The Unity Drum Group is fantastic. Jackie Albany
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| Entry Number: 418 | Date Entered: 07/27/06 |
Does anyone know when the Food fish is coming ???
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| Entry Number: 417 | Date Entered: 07/27/06 |
Job Postings:
Land Claims Program Coordinator
http://www.kib.ca/SiteCM/U/D/2188715B35B86467.pdf
Closing July 28, 2006
Researcher
http://www.kib.ca/SiteCM/U/D/297DA9E29485EF17.pdf
Closing August 1, 2006
CDB
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| Entry Number: 416 | Date Entered: 07/15/06 |
Hi Butch --- would you please post the annoucement again, It came through mangled. Thanks
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| Entry Number: 415 | Date Entered: 07/10/06 |
NO Toonie Loonie Loonie Auction
Will be held on July 14th,2006
This is a fundraiser for our daughter Brianna. She is fundraising to go to Thailand with the Girl Guides of Canada. She has been chosen as the Alternate, and there are 8 girls across Canada that will be leaving July 31 and returing home August 14, 2005.
Date: July 14th
Place: 6 Cooper Road(Skip & Linda's front yard)
Time: Viewing starts @ 5pm & draws @ 7pm
Items:Clothing, DVD's, Household items, Tools,Native Art @ etc.
Concession will serve limited # of salmon plates, hotdogs, hamburger drinks & etc.
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| Entry Number: 414 | Date Entered: 07/10/06 |
y doesnt the band hire more secrity the man cant go in the office and them patrol at night him self, he needs help i love the fact that we have someone now but please get some help for him!
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| Entry Number: 413 | Date Entered: 07/04/06 |
Treaty community Meeting is going to take place When: July 10,2006
Where: Songhees Longhouse Kitchen
Time: 6:00pm
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| Entry Number: 412 | Date Entered: 06/30/06 |
Have a great summer all! I will babysit and do childcare for songhees community. if interested. I do have first aid, and training in Family Child care facilities
take care, have a safe summer. Lizzy call 220-5140
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| Entry Number: 411 | Date Entered: 06/30/06 |
I'm doing crafts and "culturally minded" picture frames. Can track me down in the community for info or requests
I work with canvas, dreamcatchers, leather.
I solely do "dreamcatcher" photo frames Lizzy
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| Entry Number: 410 | Date Entered: 06/30/06 |
Happy 50th Birthday dad have a good one!!
We all love you lots, your awesome!!!
Liz, Len & broz (and aaaall ur grandbabies too!)
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| Entry Number: 409 | Date Entered: 06/30/06 |
Thank you!!!!!!!
For starting the Songhees Security that's awesome!!
That is greatly appreciated.
Also, the Songhees Open House went great. Thank all the staff and volunteers you done great. Your all awesome.
Lizzy
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| Entry Number: 408 | Date Entered: 06/18/06 |
Songhees has established an Emergency Preparation Program, this will include establishing training programs to get band members and all those on our land ready for disasters, making 72 hour kits for band members, and establishing training for all who want to be involved, in areas such as providing Emergency Social Services, using generators and basic fire suppression, looking after needs of members and their families and pets, disaster first aid etc, my name is Anne Collins, I am the Co ordinator, and I would love to meet you at the coming open house and explain the goals of becoming ready and self sufficient. thank you.
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| Entry Number: 407 | Date Entered: 06/04/06 |
Hello there Songhees Band Members. We are having a flea market down by the Lands Code office for Brianna Dick as she is fundraising to go to Thailand with the Girl Guides of Canada. She has been chosen as the Alternate, and there are 8 girls across Canada that will be leaving July 31 and returing home August 14, 2005. Our achieving goal for Brianna is $1500.00 watch for a loonie loonie to come. Yes I did say Loonie Loonie. Now back to the flea market... On Saturday June 10, 2005 8am-3pm we will set up and we will also be renting tables out for $10.00 each. If you have any questions please contact:
Joy Charleson~chumus_16@hotmail.com
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| Entry Number: 406 | Date Entered: 05/30/06 |
May 31,2006 Happy Birthday Little Sis Renee !
Love xox Frank & Fernie, Alyssa & Ricky & Frankie Jr.
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| Entry Number: 405 | Date Entered: 05/30/06 |
I think people need to start thinking about our History, i believe it was told to us when we were kids that ESQUIMALT NATION is originally Songhees it was two leaders who couldnt come to an agreement so they Different ways also to note all the way from here to chemainus is all SONGHEES so yeah i guess we are with our cousins *LoL* *G* but oh wait we're all one right? *L* come on now give some people credit for trying atleast, its kinda hard to rep a nation if your an outcast! persay some people are blinded by their own iggnorance
Lets get along we're all related everyone is just so iggnorant acting like the white man its mean to say but we are! everyone is educated in some way or another
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| Entry Number: 404 | Date Entered: 05/29/06 |
Songhees Treaty Community Meeting is going to take place on June 5th, 2006 @ 6:00pm at the Songhees Longhouse Kitchen. We will start with Dinner and then move into a Power point presentation presented by Angela and Yvon. We will have some Door Prizes. We also pay Honoraria to Voting members 18 years of age and older. If you could please pre-register for this meeting that would be great. Hope to see you there
Thanks Michelle Sam
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| Entry Number: 403 | Date Entered: 05/23/06 |
I want to Give thanks to all the people who helped the elders it was a fun event take care
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| Entry Number: 402 | Date Entered: 05/23/06 |
ATTENTION ARTISTS *OPEN HOUSE* JUNE 24 ONE MONTH TO GO!
Please reserve your table. We'll fit in as many arts & craft venders as we can. This will be our biggest open house yet. Call Chrissy 383-3719
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| Entry Number: 401 | Date Entered: 05/19/06 |
Songhees Elders Fundraising, Saturday May 20th, 2006
1500 Admirals Road,
Songhees Band Office Parking Lot area
Lunch Fundraiser
Bar-b-Q Salmon Plate
Indian Taco Plate
and fried bread
Remember, Saturday May 20th 2006
11am-to when the food is all gone!
PLEASE COME!!
**All Funds to assist Elders with traveling plans
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| Entry Number: 400 | Date Entered: 05/18/06 |
***Repost
Entry Number: 207 Date Entered: 10/19/05
Unity Drumming and Singing Group drumbeat report. The group has been meeting at the carvers shed in Thunderbird park every Thursday from seven to nine. The group was formed for the May Day Parade and we continued to meet after that. The popularity of the group just continues to grow weekly and we now have at least a hundred people any given Thursday. We are at the carvers shed for two more weeks and then we have to find a new winter home. Thursday the twenty seventh is our Potluck Night so we have decided to have a Halloween Bash that will have costumes and games and pumkin carving and ofcourse scary stories and drumming and singing. If you like to drum and sing or just be a part of a fun community event come on down. The halloween bash is a potluck so bring something to share. Thier are many band members who are regulars. In Spirit and Friendship Butch
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there's your answer, also, we are all one people, Songhees or not. as soon as people start remembering that, then we can honestly say our children will have a cultural heritage. It did not take ONE songhees parent to make a songhees child (unless you marry your cousin *L* just kidding) it took members from other bands/tribes/whatever, just think if people recognized their heritage from mother's and father's sides, this would encourage the next generation to do the same, then there is more numbers to back up whatever cause needs to be put to right(you know, like the black people did, and if you research it, tribes from USA united to get back some rights or stop an injustice) Hopefully we can be united as ONE people to help each other, cause that's what we do, help each other, not slam each other. Encouragement to all you Songhees Peeps, there is too much good to outshine the bad, even though much is negative on this board, that doesn't define all, but what isn't written is all the good deeds seen daily (especially by the people that constantly get slammed, they do good as well) Keep it up, the good! like the good people you all are deep down!
:/C
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| Entry Number: 399 | Date Entered: 05/17/06 |
Songhees First Nation Members:
Hello, my name is Telana (aka Teena George). I want to offer again my services to our memebers. I am a spiritual reader/advisor.
I have the ability to communicate with deceased family members, there has been many spirits from different family clans from our community who have been contacting me and wish to let their family know how they are communicating with them.
Some of our tradions and customs have been non useful when it comes to our beloved family and their spirits, I can prove this in a reading.
Please contact me by leaving a message at 380-9202 or email me at telanab@telus.net Hych-ka
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| Entry Number: 398 | Date Entered: 05/15/06 |
hey butch who will be taking part in representing The Songhees People?? and what will you guys be doing? this is the first time i hear of this, is all families involved? much support to you and i hope all families is involved and their singing Songhees songs n' what not, I for one do not want to be represented by other nations song's nothing to Impugn your abilities as a leader your great! but it would be nice to hear more about whos rep'n our people thanks for the info posted here butch
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| Entry Number: 397 | Date Entered: 05/15/06 |
Wishing my nephew "Charlie Tom" a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, on May 16, 2006. So sorry couldn't make it to your birthday!
Love you always,
Auntie SYL
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| Entry Number: 396 | Date Entered: 05/14/06 |
The Victoria Day Parade is one week away and the Unity Drummers and singers are very busy getting ready to represent all nations in the Victroia area,thier are many Songhees Nation people involved and we hope we make you proud, Butch
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| Entry Number: 395 | Date Entered: 05/10/06 |
To All Songhees Band Members
Songhees has posted the Land Code vote for June 12, 2006. The voting poll location is 1500 D Admirals Road Victoria BC. Information and voting registration packages were mailed out to all eligible voters. In total three packages were sent out two information and one registration package. If you didn’t receive one or all three please contact Cheryl or Kathy at 250.386.1047. Please feel free to call Cheryl if you have any questions on the Land Code or voting process. If you have moved recently call Cheryl or Kathy with your new contact information.
Thank you.
Cheryl Bryce
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| Entry Number: 394 | Date Entered: 05/08/06 |
PLEASE POST RIGHT AWAY.
That drainage system near 23 Cooper lane, is more than just water drainage. The trailer has its hose right in it, so please keep children away from it. PLEASE
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| Entry Number: 393 | Date Entered: 05/08/06 |
Happy Birthday Jackie !!!!!
Love xox "Bro" Frank & Fernie, Alyssa , Ricky , Frankie .
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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| Entry Number: 392 | Date Entered: 05/05/06 |
COngrats Pep and Cyril
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| Entry Number: 391 | Date Entered: 05/04/06 |
congrats to Pepper and Cyril on there new little girl. We are happy all is well.
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| Entry Number: 390 | Date Entered: 05/04/06 |
was looking thru the times colonist, this is a link to a guestbook to sign. Good for peeps that can't make it to the services.......
http://www.legacy.com/can-victoria/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=17633976
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| Entry Number: 389 | Date Entered: 05/04/06 |
Congrats to muh baby brother n' Dee to their new daughter (Samantha) and love ya both Miss G ;) and congrats to Gina and James for their new son Cyrus
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| Entry Number: 388 | Date Entered: 05/03/06 |
Welcome Samantha and Cyrus!!
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| Entry Number: 387 | Date Entered: 05/02/06 |
Congratulations to Gina George to her new baby boy hes beautiful like you
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| Entry Number: 386 | Date Entered: 05/02/06 |
COngrats to Les n' Doreen they have a beautiful baby girl may god bless both of you and your family, you both deserve the best
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| Entry Number: 385 | Date Entered: 05/01/06 |
Condolences to the George and Seymour Family. The loss is great, but you have a legacy to carry on what was taught. You are in our Prayers.
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| Entry Number: 384 | Date Entered: 05/01/06 |
PLEASE POST IMMEDIATELY
POSTPONED: May 1st, 2006
Songhees Treaty Community Meeting
Due to unforeseen circumstances the scheduled Treaty Community Meeting for MAY 1, 2006 at the Songhees Longhouse Kitchen at 6:00 pm will POSTPONED until further notice.
Please watch for the next community meeting in May!
Thank you
Michelle
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| Entry Number: 383 | Date Entered: 04/28/06 |
Happy 35th Birthday to Kevin Dick! Love your family, Vanessa, Mikhayla, Noah, Griffin and Kalea.
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| Entry Number: 382 | Date Entered: 04/26/06 |
hehehe Door Prizes but I'm sure you all knew what I meant.
thanks Michelle
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| Entry Number: 381 | Date Entered: 04/24/06 |
Treaty Community Meeting
When: May 1st, 2006
Where: Songhees Longhouse Kitchen
Time: 6:00pm
We will start with a light dinner at 6pm and then go right into the presentation. Please remember to call and pre-register for the meeting for voting members over the age of 18 yrs of age for you will receive small honoraria. Call me at 386-1018 to register for the meeting, if I am not here please just leave a message on the voicemail. We will have some door prized and we will also play some Bingo games.
Thanks Michelle
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| Entry Number: 380 | Date Entered: 04/20/06 |
there are many ways we can start, but i think all the gathering of people need to start by honouring eachother not putting eachother down such as calling them "drunk" they have been through something, as well Human ppl have!, perhaps standing here for eachother will start if we can do this for our eachother as adults them our children will follow. in the past our elders had problems with the west coasters and now our children suffer from it. they are our neibours and we need to get along with them, no matter what, i know they are the ones who are drinking more and more at our grounds which is traditional lands but its life, perhaps getting security will help minimise the cigrette butts on the ground, beer cans and bottles laying on our grounds, someone has to take action in stead of coming on here complaining about it, if u want our children to starting socializing together to something if u want the smoke butts gone DO SOMETHING, if u want something it aint goign to come to you, you have to make it happen
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| Entry Number: 379 | Date Entered: 04/19/06 |
Hypocrisy is the act of pretending to have morals or virtues that one does not truly possess or practice. The word derives from the late Latin hypocrisis and Greek hupokrisis both meaning play-acting or pretence. The word is arguably derived from hypo- meaning under, + krinein meaning to decide/to dispute. A classic example of a hypocritical act is to denounce another for carrying out some action while carrying out the same action oneself.
The term hypocrisy is also commonly used in a way which should be more specifically termed a double standard, bias, or inconsistency. An example would be when one honestly believes that one group of individuals should be held to a different set of morals than another group.
Hypocrisy also refers to the act of criticizing others for behavior which one engages in as well, or in other words, not practicing what you preach. Some people believe that most, if not all people are hypocrites since we constantly criticize what we deem to be bad behavior, even though most people do bad things at some point in their lives.
(just wanted to add to clarence's good post's, like the way you put things)
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| Entry Number: 378 | Date Entered: 04/18/06 |
Wishing my little sister "Darlene Joseph" a Happy birthday on Friday April 21. Hmmmmm how old now chipper!!!!
Love you, fr. SYL
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| Entry Number: 377 | Date Entered: 04/17/06 |
hello , we need to celebrate our youth in the community.we need to have gatherings and acknowledge the children.give them praise for being children and the elders can give their wisdom to the young ones. i fully support the elders and they should be praised and acknowledged too but they have roles in our community to teach the children about the
history and culture of our people.the bottom line is we as a community need to gather to just talk and have a good time
to discuss issues that matter to us.we just have to gather
to celebrate life instead of just gathering to bury someone.
clarence dick jr.
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| Entry Number: 376 | Date Entered: 04/11/06 |
Things that I've seen along our roads, at times when riding a car or walking. I know people still smoke thats for them to do, but when they throw the smoke butts out when its at the end. I wonder what was the ash trays made for in the cars. their cars already have that smoke smell.It getting to be nice weather out now and it would not take much for a fire to happen. So please use your ash trays. Thanks
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| Entry Number: 375 | Date Entered: 04/07/06 |
Yes, support the elders in their fundraising activities. They are role models to us younger generation. They ask for little and give a lot.
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| Entry Number: 374 | Date Entered: 04/04/06 |
Artists and Crafstpeople - Our 3rd Annual Open House is Saturday June 24. If you would like to put up a table to sell your crafts and artwork please contact Chrissy at the band office 383-3719. The only cost is a donation to the Elders loonie toonie held at the Open House. This year will be even bigger and better than the past few years, we expect over 200 people to visit.
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| Entry Number: 373 | Date Entered: 04/04/06 |
Hello
I would like to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my 1st grandson who is turning big 5 on April 5/06 Lil Roy Jr.
Love Gramma & Papa Doug
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| Entry Number: 372 | Date Entered: 04/04/06 |
com'on ppl lets help out our elders who are going they have helped us along in life lets return it
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| Entry Number: 371 | Date Entered: 04/03/06 |
Songhees Elders are hosting the "Elder's Luncheon" July 12, 2006 @Songhees Longhouse. If you would like to help, or donate, or have ideas for entertainment for the visiting Elders, please contact Alice Sam for additional information.
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| Entry Number: 370 | Date Entered: 04/03/06 |
Next Loony Toonie Auction for Songhees Elders is: April 27th, 2006. 6:00pm to? @Songhees Longhouse Kitchen.
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| Entry Number: 369 | Date Entered: 04/03/06 |
Songhees Elders request your help and support with their fundraising efforts to reach their travelling agenda/goals to attend "the 30th Annual BC Elders Gathering, July 18th-20th, 2006" These fundraising efforts will be done: A 50/50 draw will be held every Friday (@the band office) A Pancake Breakfast (in conjunction with J.Rice's Soccer tournament)April 14-16th 7am to 11:30am, Longhouse Kitchen, A Bake Sale April 20th, 10am@the bandoffice, A Jewellery and Raffle Sale. Once again, if you can volunteer, or donate cakes/breads/pies for the bake sale, it would be sincerely appreciated, they are calling on the youth, young people, young adults for their help and support. Please contact Alice Sam @ 386-7228 for more info.
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| Entry Number: 368 | Date Entered: 04/02/06 |
Hello everyone. I am writing from Northern Saskatchewan. It is very interesting reading and I like to learn about our people and our reserve's interests and happenings on this site. Wishing you all well Nikki L. P.s. Hello cousins and aunties and uncles and mom.
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| Entry Number: 367 | Date Entered: 03/30/06 |
Congratulations to Clarence Dick Jr and Fabian Quocksister! They have been commissioned to carve a totem pole to be placed next to the new Youth Centre. They will be carving the pole right on site between the band office and youth centre. We plan to raise the pole and have a grand opening for the youth centre on Sat June 24 at our third annual Open House - watch for more info in a newletter.
Within a few months there will be a new page added to this site for the Taxation Department. I will use the page to communicate with you about projects funded with tax dollars and to share what we do in Taxation. I also hope to have a forum where you can post questions, concerns or comments regarding the taxation department and I can respond to you.
Also, I wanted to comment on the paving of Cooper Lane. The Chief and Council want to have this road paved but so far it is not something we have been able to count on Indian Affairs for - to them its a very low priority. Many of the roads we have now have been paved by Band members when they put in their Mobile Home Parks. Paving is very very expensive, it was a huge portion of the cost of our drainage project (which was nearly half a million dollars.) This is where tax dollars come in. Under the new legislation governing taxation - The First Nations Financial and Statistical Management Act, Bill C-20, we will be able to borrow against future tax revenues similar to the way municipalities do. The Chief and Council will be using this process to fund the paving. The legislation comes into effect April 1, with the institutions becoming operational in Sept. We will work closely with them to be among the very first to borrow money for an infrastructure project. Realistically, it will take two to three years. On the new taxation page, I will exlain the legislation and the new institutions more fully. The good news is, they are Aboriginal Insitutions run by us and for us and Indian Affairs will not be part of the process. This is another step towards self-determination and self governance.
If you have any questions on Taxation, taxation funded projects, or just about me as your employee, please call or email me. My email address is taxation1@songheesnation.com Chrissy Clarke (Property Taxation Administrator)
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| Entry Number: 366 | Date Entered: 03/30/06 |
Happy Birthday to my little (literally) Sister (Stacey Joseph) on April 2, 2006. Love U lots SIS......... FROM YOUR sister .......SYL...
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| Entry Number: 365 | Date Entered: 03/29/06 |
along time ago the women were the leaders. and i think now a days things have changed in the previous 364 comment, its true our ppl were damaged by the residential school, we are fighting against the wrong ppl i hear over and over that our elders worked together, no one was left out and i think thats done way to much now a days, everyone is spoiled with the white mans new technologu but! its life we are growing with it so why not make the best of it and change with it but for the better, educate our children and use these education against them and get back whats ours, or i should say our childrens we're not getting anywhere bickering and fighting with eachother here or with eachother so to speak, lets just get along.
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| Entry Number: 364 | Date Entered: 03/28/06 |
let he who has not sinned cast the first stone. meaning we all have our own demons. if anybody has concerns for the people who work for us they should address the person in privacy. like ron said we don't have to be so open to the public. these issues need to be addressed to the individuals
in private. if you truly care then i suggest you tell the persons you are talking about in person and tell them you care for them and you would like to help in any way you can.
i for one speak for myself and i don't like being spoken to in general manner. usually our people need compassion and understanding for each other because i know the residential
schools made life a living hell for my parents and i inherited the garbage from residential schools. the abuse has to stop now. my children will not give those terrible people the power over them. my children will not inherit the garbage i inherited. one house, one community,one world.
we all have the power to heal from the past.love will help us overcome everything. we can all heal together. the creator gave us courage to defeat our greatest enemy ourselves. peace to all lekwamen and people of the world.
clarence dick jr.
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| Entry Number: 363 | Date Entered: 03/28/06 |
On April 3. there will be a loonie toonie at the Songhees bighouse. At 6:00 pm Its the Elders fund raiser. There will be lots of stuff, Easter stuff too. Hope to see ya there, all is welcome.
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| Entry Number: 362 | Date Entered: 03/25/06 |
Loonie Toonie Saturday April 1st.April fools day at the Victoria Native Freindship Centre 231 Regina Ave. in the Gym
Lots and Lots of good stuff,a complete computer system,silver jewelery,clothing, toys,and much more, concession availuble.Doors open at six,auction at seven
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| Entry Number: 361 | Date Entered: 03/24/06 |
PLEASE POST ASAP. TREATY COMMUNITY MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED ONCE AGAIN. SORRY ABOUT THE INCOVINECE BUT 1 OF THE PRESENTERS IS OUT OF TOWN AS WELL AS 1 OF OUR NEGOTIATORS IS AWAY. BAD PLANNING ON MY PART. WE ARE LOOKING AT RESCHEDULING AND WE WANT TO HAVE 2 IN THE MONTH OF APRIL. I WILL LET YOU KNOW ASAP. THANKS FOR THE UNDERSTANDING AND WHEN I KNOW I WILL SEND A NOTICE OUT AND GET A POSTING ON HERE. THANKS FOR THE UNDERSTANDING MICHELLE.
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| Entry Number: 360 | Date Entered: 03/22/06 |
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO MY ONE & ONLY GRAND-DAUGHTER, " CARA,CARA, BO BARA (CARALEIGH MARESCA-JOSEPH)(MARCH 21, 2006) Cara you have made Gramma so Proud. Cara started walking two weeks before her 1st birthday. Love you, Gramma SYL
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| Entry Number: 359 | Date Entered: 03/22/06 |
Happy Birthday to my Favorite Uncle (HAROLD JOSEPH), LOVE YOU LOTS..... March 25, 2006 SYL
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| Entry Number: 358 | Date Entered: 03/21/06 |
umm well chief and council cant stay here and drop the things they are doing for unapprecitive member's. its not their fault for their drug and alcohol adiction, they cant help them its the person problem and only they can help themselves no one can help them but themselves so dont try to make chief and council look bad for THEIR faults, chief and council are always trying to think of ways to improve our communitty i would know i take part when at all possible, but i dont go through chief and council, its us the members to lack the most we dont attend these meetings when they are important, we dont extend our hands of help when we should, some of us work but thats not the point the point is we need to help chief and council they cant pick up all your dirty laundry so do it yourself, perhaps confronting these people saying your worried about them and their bad addictions, LOL good luck let us know how u do! you cant change a person, they change themselves, oh and they cant change if thats all they were taught!
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| Entry Number: 357 | Date Entered: 03/21/06 |
**Job Posting**
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
The Songhees Nation is implementing a new bylaw enforcement system and requires a Bylaw Officer. Among the bylaws to be enforced are; zoning and land use, animal control, traffic and parking, nuisance and disturbance and mobile home park bylaws. Our Bylaw Officer will work closely with the RCMP on crime prevention.
You will be a key member of the team responsible for building community support for bylaw compliance. You must be exceptionally skilled in interpersonal relations.
To fulfill the demanding requirements of this position, you must be a natural leader. Your presence must command respect and you must reciprocate that respect without fail. You will be a highly visible example of healthy lifestyle choices as you work with our Youth.
Our bylaw enforcement system must be implemented in a manner consistent with Coast Salish Culture and must balance the needs of the Songhees members and the large non-native population residing on reserve.
You must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the changing needs of our community.
Closing Date March 31, 2006. A copy of the complete Job Description may be picked up at the Band Office.
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| Entry Number: 356 | Date Entered: 03/20/06 |
March 22,2006
Happy Birthday !!! To Our Nephew, Nicholas Albany Jr.
Love Uncle Frank & Auntie Fern,
Alyssa & Richard & Frankie Jr. xox
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| Entry Number: 355 | Date Entered: 03/20/06 |
There is the(big) problem of drinking and drugs, yet all council are not clean and sober. The chief and council need to stay home more and quit traveling, answer these concerns. Do they read these. They should. Some people dont know how to say what worry's them or they are scared too.This is a good way to say how they feel.You cant help others,until you help themself!concered member
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| Entry Number: 354 | Date Entered: 03/16/06 |
it all leads to our parents fights when they fought with eachother it was brought down to their children and now their carrying that grudge down, JUDGING is what happens and its cause we were taught that
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| Entry Number: 353 | Date Entered: 03/16/06 |
Treaty Community Meeting has been changed. The NEW DATE for the Meeting is March 27,2006 @ 6pm at the Songhees Longhouse Kitchen. Thanks Michelle
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| Entry Number: 352 | Date Entered: 03/15/06 |
i think talking freely is okay but it should be to a point
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| Entry Number: 351 | Date Entered: 03/15/06 |
If that post is referring to me Ron Sam, but i hope it does not. Iam not a know it all nor do I claim to be. I agree our people need to know what goes on on our reserve but there are other ways for this to be going on rather than it being posted on here for all people to read. Our matters and problems are our own the bashing does not need to go on on here like it does. If you leave your name to your posts maybe then I can contact you and tell you a little bit about myself. Don't blame me for getting involved and attending meetings and seeing the frustration of lack of involvment from our Band Members. Thanks Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 350 | Date Entered: 03/14/06 |
Because our people need to know about things that go on our resereve. I don't know who XXXXXX is but it sounds like he is a know it all.
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| Entry Number: 349 | Date Entered: 03/13/06 |
why does this stuff need to be posted on here anyhow, why don't these people take part in a band meeting rather than airing it on here for all to read. I guess on here you don't need courage to say or post things. and don't say there is no meetings for anyone to say anything, the last meeting there were maybe a dozen people there out of the whole membership. I know we have a housing problem but it does not need to be posted on here. Thanks Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 348 | Date Entered: 03/13/06 |
Treaty Community Meeting Time Again. There will be a Community Meeting held once again next week on March 20th,2006 @ 6pm at the Bighouse Kitchen. Please call and pre-registor once again. We will be having the Power Point Presentation along with some Door Prizes and we will also play some Bingo!!!!. Those of voting age which they have now determained to 16 yrs of age now cause when it comes to the day the 16 year olds will be able vote. Once again the Treaty Community Meeting will be on March 20,2006 @ 6pm at the Songhees Longhouse Kitchen.
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| Entry Number: 347 | Date Entered: 03/12/06 |
well maybe those who should be paying their rent on time getting their homes paid off will help others who need a house or fix their house, or ppl like our nurse has what 3-5 bedroom house to her self, I know for a fact her rent isnt up to date i think she should have a small house like jean black cause shes alone, just an oppinion i dont want 2 hurt anyones feelings but i think a larger family could use that house and get it paid off so the band can get started on building new houses for others, our communitty is getting larger! pretty soon we'll be living off the reserve and its more STRICT!
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| Entry Number: 346 | Date Entered: 03/11/06 |
I was wondering what is going to happen to 23 Cooper Lane, it looks like a storeage place for junk and boats now. It's has been nice a quit since they lost power to that place, I've heard that the guys that were stating in there was bootleggers, I would not be surprised if it was a place for HOMELESS people.Looks like it would take a lot to fix up that place, or drive a tractor through it will help too.
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| Entry Number: 345 | Date Entered: 03/11/06 |
I think they did an alright job, at first you complain about them taking too long now ur complaining that its a crappy job get off your HINY and do something about it, if alot safer for our children more so for those children who play near or on the road, perhaps putting railings up for the side walks so they are visible, my mom almost drove onto it cause it was a bit dark out. so maybe making it visible now will help cause elders driving may have a bit of a hard time seeing them too , thanks, signed an Appreciative band member,
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| Entry Number: 344 | Date Entered: 03/10/06 |
Hello everybody, Came across your website and it just put a big smile on my face to see the pictures of some of the people I worked with when I was contrated by Te'mexw Treaty Association to assist the elders on the Te'mexw Mapping Project. I love all of you and am blessed as I cant help but see a little of your world through my eyes. Since I have been working now for Gulf Islands Natioanal Park Reserve in economic development and Aborginal Tourims I hope we will be able to collaborate and assist in opportunites at some time in the future.
I am also volunteering as regioanl director for Aboriginal Tourism BC and it is a really exciting time for First Naions in BC. I noticed another writtors mentioned 2010. Working togethre First Nations can position ourself to be able to optimize the opportunites and benefits that will present themselves throug this world stage event. NAIG as well will be a key building block were over 20K youth from all over North America will be commijng through your lands. If you are interested in toruims and small business development give me a call at 384.7555 and we can form a community of First Nations who want to manage the birth and development of thier own Aborginal toruims.
By the way, Wegadesk is in Russia and then on his way to the Commonwealth Games. Good luck Weg!
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| Entry Number: 343 | Date Entered: 03/10/06 |
i like the new sidewalks and it does make people slow down
and it gives pedestrians safety. good job cousin's Tom,Tony
and Val and Bangus. We have come a long way from dirt roads
and potholes. we should have a parade now.lol Clarence Jr.
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| Entry Number: 342 | Date Entered: 03/09/06 |
they new sidewalks are a good improvement to the community, they slowed tha crazy drivers down. i guess more peeps use this site for drama more then productive comments to chief and council and the community. from me james
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| Entry Number: 341 | Date Entered: 03/09/06 |
I agree, the side walks have made the ROAD way too narrow. Go back to the drawing board....
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| Entry Number: 340 | Date Entered: 03/09/06 |
leave your name to your posts, quit stirring the pot.
Thanks Ron
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| Entry Number: 339 | Date Entered: 03/08/06 |
those new sidewalks suck they neeed to be moved over more (were the ditches use to be)an not on the road as they are now. an plus the side walks are not gonna last long because they were a hurry job by the crew hired to make them. you can see were there mistakes are already. jus a waste of money.
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| Entry Number: 338 | Date Entered: 03/07/06 |
OK THE NEW SIDE WALKS GOT 2 GO....THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED OVER MORE CARS ARE 2 SCARED 2 DRIVE SIDE BY SIDE... GO BACK 2 WORK N FIX THEM UP N DO THE JOB RIGHT.......
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| Entry Number: 337 | Date Entered: 03/06/06 |
Please Post ASAP. Sorry for short notice but getting the info out there. Songhees Nation needs representatives to come together to develop and brainstorm ideas as it relates to the Race Rocks and Marine Management within our traditional territories. First Community Meeting March 13 2006 at the Lands Office 1100 Admirals Road, Dinner at 5:30 and a short meeting will follow. If you are interested in anything to do with the marine environment, eg, Harvesting fish,clams etc.. or maybe marine tourism whale watching or fish guide. Come out and get involved. Its up to members to make the time available to get involved and make sure the Nation doesn't miss out on opportunities like this, the Administration and Chief and Council can only do so much we need to be able to provide community support when needed, and its opportunities like this that give members the chance to come forward and participate and have a meaningful say on the daily dealings of the Nation. Notice will also be going around today March 6 2006. Thanks Ron
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| Entry Number: 336 | Date Entered: 03/03/06 |
evening times would be better i couldnt attend cause i work during thre day
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| Entry Number: 335 | Date Entered: 03/02/06 |
March 3,2006
Happy Birthday !!!! To Our Son "Frankie"
and Nephew "Joe" Have a Good Day !
Love
Fernie & Frank & Alyssa & Ricky Albany
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| Entry Number: 334 | Date Entered: 03/01/06 |
Hello Community Members, Just a short note to let you all know that the Treaty Community Meeting that took place on Feb 27th, 2006 was a good turn out compared to what I have gotten in the past. I hit double digits with this past meeting compared to 3-4 people. I had 10 members show up for this meeting and there were some questions asked and were answered to the best ability of Angela who did the presentation on her own for Yvon was not available on this day. I would like to Thank those members who did show up cause to me that was a success on it's own having 10 members since I've been here and been doing these meetings that's the most and I feel very good about it. Just to let members know that we are going to be having another Community meeting on March 20th, 2006. Once we have determined the time I will let you know and will also send out another Notice to the Community. Thanks Michelle PS: It was asked at the last meeting if Day or night worked better and I believe it was thought we could alternate having day time 1 month and night time the next month. Any suggestions or comments please e-mail me temexw@pacificcoast.net. Thanks once again.
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| Entry Number: 333 | Date Entered: 03/01/06 |
Actually, this is the first afternoon community meeting that has been held. There were more community members at this meeting than the evening meetings. Trying to accomodate everyone is near impossible.
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| Entry Number: 332 | Date Entered: 02/27/06 |
i agree it will draw attention ppl may go there for the money but absoloutely may hear something that will spark an interest to keep attending the meetings sure ppl may get bored but i think its a tuff one to get ppl involved im guilty myself but im a working person and never get the scoope of what happens in the communitty anymore so, and sometimes i dont get the news letters cause it gets lost or just doesnt come to the house, hmm well thats all i have to comment about
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| Entry Number: 331 | Date Entered: 02/26/06 |
hello there people,this is clarence and i think the honoraria is probably a good idea because it will give people incentive to attend these important meetings.i know it is very difficult to get our band members to attend some things. if they go just for the honoraria they might just
hear something while they are there. i thaught we were supposed to have a band member meeting to decide whether or not we should continue negotiating with the crown. i know i am not going to attend this treaty meeting just for the money.i'm going to attend this meeting because i want my children to have a fair oppurtunity as any canadian does.the world will be here on first nations land when the olympics come in 2010. this should motivate the government
to treat first nations fairly. the consequences of not treating first nations fairly would be obvious to any first nations person who knows how their human rights. does the world want to see what is really happening here.we could easily shut down the olympics in a non violent way and let the cat out of the bag.i think we should withdraw from the table and go to court. everyone knows that we would win in court using their own laws.
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| Entry Number: 330 | Date Entered: 02/24/06 |
My name is Adena McCallum and I am a member of Songhees. I am currently working as a Family Strengthening Worker for Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Society in Surrey, B.C.
I was hoping that maybe somebody could help me obtain information about my family through Songhees. My grandmother's name was Margaret James from Cowichan. She married Fraser Joseph of Songhees. My mother's father is Donald Seymour of Chemainus Bay.I was just hoping to find a picture of my grandmother. Maybe meet someone who knoew her. You all understand about getting back to your roots. I can be reached @ snowhale76@yahoo.ca
Much Appreciation Adena McCallum
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| Entry Number: 329 | Date Entered: 02/24/06 |
Hello Bradley, here, i do not agree with the honoraria payment system, this is for the betterment of our future leader and that is how it should be seen. Life and choices and sacrifices have to be made for our future leaders. So this is our responsibility to ensure that we attend with that in mind. The incentive should be for the concern of the Treaty movement and how we as Lkwungen Elth'tel'newx are represented. Research what treaty was your families and ask have those agreements been met? Now ask if we sign a new treaty will those agreements be met? or will they be swept under the carpet very much like the parliament lands and our obidience to foreign negotiations. Our committment to our future should not be monatary based. hay sxw qa Bradley
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| Entry Number: 328 | Date Entered: 02/21/06 |
This is a Reminder to members about the Treaty Community meeting that is going to be held on February 27th,2006. It is going to be held in the Boardroom in the Main office @ 12 noon. We will be serving Lunch then going right into the power point presentation. Don't forget that members that attend will recieve a small honoraria for attending. You do have to be of Voting age which is the age of 18. We will also have some door prizes.
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| Entry Number: 327 | Date Entered: 02/13/06 |
like i said b4 lets see how long it lasts for ppl 2 actually be positive on here can you actually do it? is it that hard?
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| Entry Number: 326 | Date Entered: 02/13/06 |
i just wanna add some ppl need to look deeper into their backround all the way from chemainus down to Songhees is originally Lekwungen ppl and land, we were all songhees ppl until the white man split us up, look in the BC museams u will see it there and u will see that u are only calling your self down when u say a silly remark about songhees ppl*raises eye brows* look into your back round and know the facts before speaking please dont fight on here cause it will come back and haunt you on here its true we need to stop judging like the white man and come together help one another like your elder taught us along time ago!
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| Entry Number: 325 | Date Entered: 02/13/06 |
Looking for any interested people in starting a progrom to create awareness about our Archaeological sites and Traditional Territory. We as a cmmunity with direction from
our Elders have to have an input on how these sites are being managed, or protected, we can not rely on the government to protect these sites or classify what is important and what isn't like development and erosion. You can contact thru email at rdsam@shaw.ca. Just looking to gather ideas and put them all together. By the way people need to stop getting so angry on here. The last few posts have been pretty crazy.
Wheres the members only section. Thanks in Respect
Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 324 | Date Entered: 02/12/06 |
hello fellow lekwungen good to see some new entries with a positive flavor. we do need to get along with each other no matter what our last names are. there is a delicate balance
between our traditions and the modern world. we need to keep the bighouse going so we can keep practicing our ancient traditions.our teachings have changed and evolved from 200 years ago. i hear elders say that things are not the same in the bighouse as they used to be. the people who handed thes teachings down are long gone and the ones who still have this knowledge are getting old.it is very urgent to learn things like our language, bighouse etc.
we do need to see some change around here, some new ideas and young people who are well educated to be leaders. i see a lot of potential within our band membership. we don,t need to hire people not from songhees.we should run the whole show. our band has no choice but to hire outsiders because there isn't anyone trained to do these jobs. we need to have young bloods in the administration who would be
enthusiastic and efficient. only when we have some people trained to do specific jobs in the administration there will be no change where it is due.i'm sorry some youth don't have access to the internet due to the bighouse maybe they should have the access to education while they are in there.i see a lot of youth being taken out of school to become a part of the bighouse tradition. i think a lot of the physical matter inside of the bighouse are modern european functional materials.would it be too much of a change to allow the children to learn while they are in the bighouse.
i see a lot of unity when we get together to bury our loved ones but we should get together as a community for happy occasions too. only when we are in sadness we seem to have no differences. we all have something in common and we all have stories to share with each other.it is always nice to see everyone at the recessions laughing and having a good time.we need to have gatherings to celebrate the children.
we need to let the children know how valuable they are and we love them all.that is why i want to change for the better
because i want the children to inherit something other than what we have now. we have the power to become one of the richest nations among the first nations. we have the richness of our culture and the best city in the world to live in. all my relations clarence g dick
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| Entry Number: 323 | Date Entered: 02/12/06 |
some ppl are so clueless as to what culture is the long house can do alot when your not part of it you will NEVER know what it can do for you, it depends what family puts you in, some families put ppl in and just yell and not teach, some just put them there and thats it! yes there is ppl out there who is ruining it for other and making our hosue look sad n' look like a joke, but its not see its clueless ppl like u who think they know everything see thats the thing with us younger generation we learn the white mans way and are taught to jumped all over our elders disrespect them, think we know everything but we dont if we give them a chance to teach us them i think we can go far everyone can, like i said in entry #
Entry Number: 280 Date Entered: 12/09/05
when i was younger our parents never had to look for us, where ever u heard screaming kids (having Fun) is where u would find us, we all played together with out fighting the kids today see the parents bickering about eachother or eachothers families thats y some have that hot head thinking they better then some ppl or better then certain families, we all have feelings if u notice it always takes a death to make ppl to be kind to one another, does it really have to be this way? i most certainly hope that will change, y not make it a better today for our children, make them see the things the way their grandparents do! it is their land!
sheesh i mean ppl dont start get along! dont start calling making jokes about *OUR LONG HOUSE*
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| Entry Number: 322 | Date Entered: 02/11/06 |
well now, are we "just" lekwammen? i have chemainus and tsartlip ancestory, get over yourself ya joke! LOL
someone posted "you are the ones that put them in there" well yes, that is true, and it looks like you aren't a longhouse person, otherwise you'd know what that poster meant. plus we are responsible for our own actions in and out of the longhouse, the suggestion was to brought up by brad and clarence for leaders to show a good example, this is what we got left, read the post don't "assume" ass-u-me ya know.
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| Entry Number: 321 | Date Entered: 02/10/06 |
Another added Note for the Treaty Community Meeting:
In order to receive the Honoraria Members must be of Voting age, which they state is 18 years of age. Thought I better add this to my previous message.
Thanks a Bunch
Michelle
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| Entry Number: 320 | Date Entered: 02/10/06 |
is the longhouse the only tradition we have left, and even that needs to be seriously addressed with what has been going on. As for unique language the lekwungen language is gone the languages used now adays are a mixture of 2 different dialects. Stand up for what is right just don't keep accepting what the leaders dish out. Our Community needs to wake up and hold these leaders accountable. As for leaders participating in culture how about the rest of our Community????????? We need to stop the family voting. These leaders have been reelected time after time and not much has changed over these years, no long term plan, no economic development, no community pride its time to take a stand and stop talking the talk, but I guess everything is alright cause we still have our longhouse. lol
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| Entry Number: 319 | Date Entered: 02/09/06 |
Treaty Community Meeting is going to take place on February 27th, 2006. We are going to be doing a Day Time Meeting due to the fact that 1 of the Presenters Can Not be there for an evening meeting. If you are interested in attending this meeting there has been a small change. Any member that attends will receive a small honorarium. For the honoraria to be there at the end of the meeting you need to Pre-register. So please call me at the Treaty Office @ 386-1018 to register. If I am not in the office please just leave your name on the Voicemail stating that you would like to attend this meeting.
This meeting it going to start at 12 noon starting with Lunch then go right into the Power Point Presentation. We will also have some Door Prizes !!!.
Thanks a Bunch
Michelle
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| Entry Number: 318 | Date Entered: 02/09/06 |
well clarence, some of our young people are quite involved with the longhouse right now.....perhaps to busy to come online. your advice on here is great, but you are leaving out something just as important, respect for our traditions, it is easy to "mouth" traditions, but attending and following them is what keeps us unique as a people. if we lost that, then your greatest fear will be happening, we will be no different then the quaneetums. the longhouse is one of the last things left to us, we are slowly losing our unique language, we are pressured to just "accept" what our leaders dish out to us (via DIA etc.) and not question them to what purpose it is to help their people. i think the leadership should have more participation in our culture, that way they can "talk the talk, and walk the walk" i remember your brother writing about being "transparent" which i totally agree with. perhaps our leadership could willingly involve themselves and show other nations how united we could be.
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| Entry Number: 317 | Date Entered: 02/09/06 |
Response to entry #315. Contact Alice Sam at Health and Social Sevices at 386-7228, or Ann Connelley at 978-1076.
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| Entry Number: 316 | Date Entered: 02/06/06 |
hello fellow lekwungen. how come i don't see a lot of people
who were on here before.i need to hear some from some of those peeps again. anyways we all need to speak up and be heard all of our thaughts are valid.
to the youth of this reserve i suggest going to the band office and ask questions about future oppurtunities and ask for the resources to achieve your goals. the chief and council and staff are working hard at getting these resources to help the band members but the information is no good if you don't inquire about these things.
ask the chief and council about the dockside green project
ther could be a lot of oppurtunities for all kinds of jobs at this project. this isn't writtin in stone but it is an
good looking project that could lead to careers. some of the ideas were for training people in construction,landscaping,business management, art , cultural
exibitiion, food industry, retail sales, tourism, marketing,
manufacturing of products like furniture,fish processingand sea food sales.there is lots of oppurtunities and the sky is the limit.so i suggest find something that you are interested in doing as a career and start a long term plan to achieve a good career doing something you love to do.
clarence
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| Entry Number: 315 | Date Entered: 02/03/06 |
geez and someone tell me something when is this first aid evac planning going to take place?
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| Entry Number: 314 | Date Entered: 01/27/06 |
hello brothers and sisters from the lekwungen tribe. thanks for the feedback cookie. we have a recovery meeting every
monday night at 7:00 pm if you need to talk or just listen
the meeting is open for anyone who is in recovery or just wanting to understand what addictions are.
the conservitives are going to go ahead with the money promissed to us first nations in bc but they want review it first. i hope they go through with it. cd.
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| Entry Number: 313 | Date Entered: 01/26/06 |
i really like your ideas cookie its another way of keeping up with todays technology and maybe it will spark the interest for the old and the young bringing them together so the young can have the opprutunity to teach the old and the old to give there wise teachings and words, this would be another way of our ppl learning how to communicate with eachother, this i crave for cause i dont want our ppl to be against one another nor be judgmental we should be like family protect one another no matter the cost, this teaching does come from the big house as well , there we are all as one we all sing together thats a special healing because we sing and watch eachother cry their hurt out or their sorrow, we all dont know what eachother have been through in our lives sometimes not even aware of our own family members, it takes only one thing to trigger off someone to make them want to take their lives i think having a lil room here is an excellent idea cause some children cant go to their familes nor friends because of their reasons having that room will help ease some pain and getting it off their chest. Elders having access to that room will help because " they have been there" kinda like that "Been there Done that" they know what to Say all the time, thanks once again to cookie! i like the the ideas for rooms maybe advice for mothers as well ( Single mothers, very Young Mothers, Ect...) , story telling stories of out own Lekwungen People i crave for those stories and they need to be heard and passed down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. thanks
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| Entry Number: 312 | Date Entered: 01/25/06 |
Thanks for the info Bruiser, I am wondering if you have knowledge of what the Conservatives take is on First Nation issues? I am glad NDP won so many seats though. It is good to read your comments (as well as other's) in reference to #283 It took a lot of strength to write that, I come back here every now and then to see what's going on, We all have to defeat the inner demon inside ourselves (the one named self-destruction) but sometimes it gets the best of us, but all we can do is learn and move on. I have learned alot of things the hard way, and I grew up with Elders, I was strong in the shaker church and the longhouse, but I still made stupid mistakes. It is people like you that give me inspiration to move on and help other people in the same (or similar) boat. Right now I've learned my mistakes, I am correcting them (morally and legally)but I also take the lesson to heart. My wisest Elder told me, "ok, you made a mistake, a bad one, learn from it, and teach others by sharing your story to help other people, people that may not survive their mistakes" I just had to share that with you, nothing negative, or judgemental (my days of being that way are over) Keep it up.
Hey, whatever happened to that "members only" page? This would be a good thing to have, as the internet is the growing way of communication and marketing. I was thinking that a members only page, they could find someone to relate to with their concerns or problems. We could have a addiction room, (we all need to talk to someone when we fight our addictions) we could have an education room, we could have an elders' advice room, or mothers in need room, looking for babysitters etc. but most of all, what if we have another incident where a young person doesn't feel the need to live? suicide is the last resort to a desperate person, we don't need our young people having to ever reach the last straw. It could have a moderator (to keep negative or foul comments to a minimal) It is just my thoughts. If I offended anyone, I never meant to, I just want to encourage and share my thoughts.
Cookie
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| Entry Number: 311 | Date Entered: 01/24/06 |
ANN
If your going to inform the communitty of something that will need to involve us, please keep us updated thanks
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| Entry Number: 310 | Date Entered: 01/24/06 |
I know that this may be late in coming but for all you radicals here is a great website to check out:
http://kumtux.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_kumtux_archive.html
another favorite is:
http://www.wasase.org
We may need to become a little radical due to the results of the federal election.
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| Entry Number: 309 | Date Entered: 01/24/06 |
I would like to wish my Daughter Chelsea Happy 2nd Birthday today.
Love Always Martina,Gary & Vernon
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| Entry Number: 308 | Date Entered: 01/21/06 |
hello brothers and sisters of the lekwungen. i hope you all choose someone who is going to benefit us first nations people. there is some important deceisions we have to make and they will determine our future, 1) we need to vote for a candidate on the 23 of january 2) we need to vote on whether we will continue treaty negotiations or walk away from the table. i think in my personal opinion that we would be better off going to court over these issues. the law that is there can't be perverted in any way as to defeat us. we can win using there own laws and get what we deserve. please don't make any decisions based on what i say i'm just thinking out loud. you can get informed about our local candidates through the times colonist,ch news or the local offices of the candidates. i guess who ever wins the election will determine where we are going with the treaty negotiations. you can only complain if you voted.
let your voices be heard and stick up to what is our god givin right. Clarence Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 307 | Date Entered: 01/19/06 |
can you tell me when this planning is taking place i would very much love to be a part of that, i have my first aid and want to help i am going to go for my EMR soon hopefully in talks right now about it, when are the meetings please let me know i would love to help out my people. family, friends, ect, everyone i am full of so many idea's n im not sure if you would like to use my skills that i have obtained as a site safety officer, please let me know,
Marina George
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| Entry Number: 306 | Date Entered: 01/18/06 |
DID YOU FEEL THE EARTHQUAKE THIS WEEK?
Songhees Nation is developing an emergency plan in case of a disaster in the community.
Many people are involved in the planning stage of this plan. All of the community will be involved eventually. Volunteers and those with First Aid training will be needed once the second stage of evacuation is tried. There are many parts to a disaster plan and it will need the cooperation of all Songhees people if it is to work effectively.
Please start to think about what you and your family would do if there was a disaster in the community. Where are your spouses, where are your children, where are the elders? How will you contact if phone lines, internet, are down? No cell phones?
Ann M. Connelly, Songhees PHN
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| Entry Number: 305 | Date Entered: 01/18/06 |
VISION CLINIC: A vision clinic is being set up for Songhees people sometime in the spring of 2006.
The doctor, who will do the examinations and provide the glasses, needs to have paperwork completed before he will come to Songhees Nation. A guarantee, of at least 40 people, is needed before a clinic is undertaken.
The forms are available at the office front desk (1500D Admirals Rd.) Please ask Marilyn George or Ethel Underwood for a form and fill it in. Pre-approval is neededbefore an exmanination is done.
This is a very good opportunity to have your eyes examined and have a huge number of glasses available to choose from, if they are needed. Ann M. Connelly, Songhees PHN
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| Entry Number: 304 | Date Entered: 01/18/06 |
and don't forget the loss of numerous and irrecoverable archaeology sites and artifacts that have been destroyed and still to this day continue to face complete destruction in not only Oak bay but all over greater victoria, this is a real serious issue that needs to be addressed by these Municipalities. If Oak bay is proud of its Native heritage as stated why does it take a Volunteer donor to step up to the plate and create some signage showing respect to what Oak bay is really all about. Just a little ranting. Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 303 | Date Entered: 01/17/06 |
Oak Bay was one of our best lands!!!!!!! I believe it was taken away by force.......you should research the history of our lands, the whitemen have taken our choicest hunting and fishing grounds, just so they could have a beautiful view.
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| Entry Number: 302 | Date Entered: 01/16/06 |
i think its a good think to address to all first nations people y not adress this more to the younger people when i was growing up i neve new about any of this stuff i was always just told who to vote for i never knew why, education our children a lil more would help because our actions today DECIDE our childrens future as parents we all want whats best for them and thanks for the info clarence it makes me want to do more reseach as to what im voting for, can you please tell me where to look for this infomation or where i can may obtain it, its true first nations people need to start standing their grounds take back whats ours, use what the white man taught us as a weapon and win it back by getting educated, turn the tables it bite us in the XXX for our past leaders being greedy and selling land for things they needed back then or "thought" they could benefit from it, but they were backstabbed they cant do it no more, its like when you teach a lil child they will come up with something better to say all the time, thats a good example, i wish i was taught a lil more growing up i think we lack in teaching the children more, i mean to then its boring to learn only becuase they see their parents not taking part or hear them saying its not important or its too boring, well i think we should all step up to the plate and take part so our children will want to learn more about Their people and learn what is theirs' once again thanks clarence Dick
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| Entry Number: 301 | Date Entered: 01/16/06 |
Hello! My name is Scott McLeod, and I am writing this to invite your help
and participation with a service of celebration for the Centennial of the
municipality of Oak Bay. The municipality approached St. Mary's Anglican
Church in Oak Bay about being involved with the celebrations for the
centennial, and the rector of the parish, Canon Sue House, appointed me to
take care of all the arrangements.
As part of this service, we must recognize that we are on Songhees land,
and to say thank you for allowing us, the different faith groups and
communities, to be here. I hope that it is possible to have the Songhees
Nation represented in this service to remind us all where we are, and on
who's land we reside. If it is possible and or appropriate to have
drummer(s) and or dancer(s), and or elder(s), or whoever it would be
appropriate to have at an event like this. Again I invite your help and
suggestions in any way that the Chief and Council see as being
appropriate.
My thoughts around the purpose of the service are that the municipality
of Oak Bay has grown into a community that is much more than the
previously held stereotypical image of English Anglo-Saxon residents. This
service needs to reflect the inhabitants of the community. My hope and
prayer is that the different faith traditions and the people of the
community could come together for this celebration of the centennial, and
pray together, and alongside each other for the future and well-being of
the community. This service is just one of many events planned over the
course of the year, and it is a chance for the faith groups to come
together and help celebrate the centennial.
The idea of the service is that the different faith groups would be
represented, have a chance to say a little about who they are, and if
desired, also to offer prayers from their own traditions for the
celebration of Oak Bay's 100 years, for the well-being of the residents,
and for a healthy, prosperous, and productive next 100 years.
The date is set for the 22nd of January 2006, at 2:30 pm, at the hall of
the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Oak Bay, 1701 Elgin Rd.
Thank you very much.
the Rev. Scott McLeod
Assistant Curate,
St. Mary the Virgin, Oak Bay,
Anglican Church of Canada, Diocese of British Columbia
office 598.2212 cell 920.8340 smcleod@bc.anglican.ca
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| Entry Number: 300 | Date Entered: 01/16/06 |
Why isn't are leadeship strategizing who to support in the upcoming election. The AFN has put forward numerous questions and concerns to the leaders of the major political parties and our leaders are supposed to make sure we get this information so we can all make informed decisions but yet I have heard nothing about the election. People should check out turtleisland.org and read the responses by these leaders and their parties regarding Native Issues and the upcoming election. Please post asap Thanks Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 299 | Date Entered: 01/14/06 |
i dont think anything negitive should be posted here, lets try to be posititive for one day! lets see how long it lasts, cant any of you do it?
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| Entry Number: 298 | Date Entered: 01/14/06 |
Hello fellow Lekwamen, this is Clarence and I'm very concerned about the up coming federal election. The choices in my own opinion are not good . The liberals can't really be trusted by me because of the money scandal,although they are going to forward money toward First Natios better living. The NDP are also symphothisers of First Nations but they made some bad choices too with the Fast Ferry thing.
The Tories have also said that they would live up tp the
commitment to help First Nations. The Conservatives are a no
go for me because they don't want to help and they have a colonial attitude towards First Nations. So I suggest everyone does their research and ask these candidates what they plan on doing with us First Nations. I think that any government that wins the election should really work hard and stick to what they promise. The last thing they need here in B.C. is a bunch of angry First Nations who will
let the world know the truth about how First Nations are treated in Canada. How our Government treats the new immigrants to this country better than they do the First Nations. How all this money goes to helping other countries
and the First Nations live in third world conditions right in their backyard. If the Government does not fulfill their promises I promise to tell the world while they are here for the Olympics in 2010. Clarence Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 297 | Date Entered: 01/12/06 |
Clarence,,, it was mearly my opinions,,,dont feel defensive yourself,,, you wouldn't know me anyway, to form your opinion of me being angry. At least my words were not in full caps,,that alone makes a statement. I made myself quite clear,,in my first entry....anyway Clarence, makes interesting reading...don't yah think.... No profanity mentioned between either of us...or anything.... SYL
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| Entry Number: 296 | Date Entered: 01/11/06 |
People with dogs should take care of them and make sure they eat well. Dogs need a lot of exercise and should be tooken for walks frequently, Dogs have to have certain food for their diet.They can't live on the same foods we humans eat. Dogs also need a lot of attention and love so they can be happy. Dogs need to bathed frequently so that no fleas and ticks cause infections that could harm the dog. Dogs should also be inside when it gets cold and stormy outside,furthermore, when fireworks are being discharged.
Dogs get stressed out too and sometimes they die because of stress. Dogs are to be tied up in the yard where they will be safe from the elements and warm. RIP POOH BEAR.
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| Entry Number: 295 | Date Entered: 01/10/06 |
I don't want to continue this negative dialogue with you Syl. I don't know why you are being so defensive and angry.
I would suggest making your entries a little more clear and concise so that nobody misunderstands your points you are trying to make. Clarence G. Dick Jr.
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| Entry Number: 294 | Date Entered: 01/10/06 |
Way to go Clarence and Brad! We all know that truth hurts people. Keep up the good work you guys have done for yourselves! Love ya, Prisceda
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| Entry Number: 293 | Date Entered: 01/10/06 |
'A Mans Best Friend'. Our beloved "Pooh Bear" has died. In the worst condition possible he wasn't well :( and has got my Grandpa very upset, because he went missing 2 weeks ago and was found at the SPCA, by time we were able to contact him he was put down. He was 17 yrs old. Born on Febuary 5th 1988, and put down on January 7th 2005 a month away from turning 18. Although everyone must remember him as the dog that barked alot! He was the oldest 'mutt' around here :( My Grandma and Grandpas Guard Dog. He'll be missed, our family dog. "Pooh Bear Joseph".
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| Entry Number: 292 | Date Entered: 01/10/06 |
Be advised that messages that contain profanity, obscene or vulgar language will not be posted on the site.
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| Entry Number: 291 | Date Entered: 01/09/06 |
If you did not understand a word, I said in my entry Clarence Dick the 3rd,, then its not worth repeating again..maybe try reading it again....I, myself have made my own pathway in life,,,,and am responsible for only THAT, and that of my children,,,if i can help it,, they will not depend on others for their livelihood,, SYL
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| Entry Number: 290 | Date Entered: 01/05/06 |
we are all gods children!
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| Entry Number: 289 | Date Entered: 01/04/06 |
responding to entry 287
1) it is sad but true our rez is pathetic.
2) i wasn't pointing any fingers at anyone in particular.
3) the band office gets paid to do the paper work so we can have all these things like education, food fish, health, christmas bonuses. these things belong to us in the first place. The band office does not own this stuff. Remember that the band office works for us not us for them. We all appreciate the work that you guys do for us that is why you get paid for because that is your job.
4) The band administration has a great oppurtunity to lead the band members by example.
5)Alcohol,drugs, bingo, casino are all things that give pleasure to people but can be dangerous or harmful if abused.
6)Gone are the days when children could frolic about the reserve unsupervised. Their are sex predators out there . It is not my responsibility to look after other peoples children, although i would not ignore a cry for help or if i seen someone suspicious around the neighborhood. I know for sure that there is drunk drivers around here all the time.
7) I HOPE THIS YEAR OUR REZ WILL MAKE A RESOLUTION TO BETTER OUR LIVES AND MAKE CHANGES FOR THE BETTER. WE ALL DESERVE TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE AND PROSPER. SO WITH THIS I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH A WISH FOR ALL Y'ALL TO HAVE A GREAT 2006. CLARENCE GEORGE DICK 3RD.
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| Entry Number: 288 | Date Entered: 01/04/06 |
I'd like to wish my brother Mike a Happy 8th Birthday!! :) Hes very proud hes a whole year older. xo's love always your big sister, Lyndsey.
I'd also like to wish an early *1st BIRTHDAY* to Aaliyah George. Aww Les & Doreen you've done an amazing job with her. From her bestfriend Caraleigh Joseph :) and good friends always Lyndsey Joseph & Jesse Rice
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| Entry Number: 287 | Date Entered: 01/03/06 |
Talking negative about our reserve quote " pathetic reserve" unquote.... lets talk about how Songhees Band has affected its band members... funding band members endeavors...education wise... fish distributions, recreation....health...christmas bonuses....etc.etc.... it is only up to ourselves as individuals how to walk our own pathway in this life..not up too anyone else.... lets try to keep it at home and not point fingers anywhere.... yes there is people who choose a different path in life that is not good....but we have people who choose to break the mold in life..and set their own goals in life to make a better tomorrow for themselves.....it takes some individuals to make change, and by luck,, people may follow,,and see the rewards of having an education..or sobriety,,or even having their health..etc.etc.
Anyway.... HAPPY NEW YEAR...TO ALL... SYL
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| Entry Number: 286 | Date Entered: 01/02/06 |
Happy New Year to one an all. Martina
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| Entry Number: 285 | Date Entered: 12/23/05 |
lol oh man that is just now being posted?
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| Entry Number: 284 | Date Entered: 12/22/05 |
Happy bday to Juliana George love ya baby on December 12
signed: her Mommy!....
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| Entry Number: 283 | Date Entered: 12/18/05 |
I WOULD LIKE TO AKNOWLEDGE MY BRO BRAD, HE HAS DONE VERY WELL IN HIS PURSUIT OF HIS ENDEAVERS. BRAD FINISHED HIS COURSES WITH FLYING A'S . WOW WHAT AN ACCOMPOLISHMENT. HE SACRIFICED A LOT OF TIME AND LIESURE TO ATTAIN HIS GOALS. HE HAS ALSO TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE RESOURCES THAT THE BAND HAS TO OFFER. THE BAND FUNDS HIM IN TRUST THAT HE WOULD BE AN ASSET TO THE BAND IN THE FUTURE. THIS HE HAS DONE BECAUSE ALL THE TIME HE PUT INTO RELAYING ALL THIS INFORMATION TO OUR BAND MUST HAVE TOOKEN AN CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. I THINK SOME PEOPLE SHOULD BE MORE APPRECIATIVE OF MY BROTHER BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN BORN AND RAISED ON THIS PATHETIC RESERVE AND HE UNDERSTANDS BY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS ON THIS RESERVE.HE HAS OVERCOME A LOT OF THE OBSTACLES THAT PRESENT THAMSELVES ON THE REZ LIKE ALCOHOL. OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY IS FREE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION AND WE NOW WANT TO HELP OUR PEOPLE DO THE SAME. I KNOW EVERYONE DOES'NT DRINK AND DO DRUGS BUT THERE IS OTHER ADDICTIONS THAT ARE OUT THERE LIKE GAMBLING. WE NEED TO BE SUPPORTIVE OF THE ONES LIKE MY BROTHER AND HELP HIM BE STRONGER. THERE ISN'T ENOUGH OF US TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE EDUCATION FUNDING. THE FUNDING ISN'T GOING TO BE THERE FOR LONG. WE WILL ONE DAY HAVE TO PROVIDE FOR OURSELVES AND BRAD IS ONE OF THE ONLY FEW WHO ARE GETTING PREPARED TO FACE THE QUANEETUMS. THE TRUTH IS THAT WE CAN GET AHEAD IN THIS MODERN WORLD BUT WE CAN'T DO IT UNTIL WE UNDERSTAND THE CONFUSING LANGUAGE THAT THE QUANEETUMS MADE. THE MORE WE LEARN ABOUT THE ENGLISH EUROPEAN LANGUAGE THE BETTER WE WILL BE AT PLAYING THEIR OWN GAME.THE DAYS ARE GONE WHERE THE QUANEETUMS THINK OF US AS PRIMITIVE AND NAIVE. THEY KNOW WE ARE HEALING AND THEY WANT TO FOOL US BY RUSHING US TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE SPEAKING TRUTH. THE TRUTH IS THE SEVENTH GENERATION WILL BE STRONGER THAN ANYONE ON EARTH BECAUSE US PARENTS ALLREADY LIVED THE HELL ON EARTH.WE HAVE TO STOP BLAMING THE QUANEETUMS FOR THE WAY WE ARE AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR OWN LIVES AND MOVE ON TO WAYS OF LIVING HEALTHY.MY CHILDREN WILL GROW UP IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE HOME. THEY WILL HAVE DEEP PRIDE IN THEMSELVES. THEY WILL NOT HAVE GARBAGE ALL AROUND THE YARD.THEIR HOUSE WILL BE WELL TOOKEN CARE OF. MOST OF ALL THEY WILL HAVE CULTURE AS THE FOUNDATION TO BASE THEIR LIVES ON. MY CHILDREN ARE GOING TO BE STRONG MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. IN ORDER TO INSURE MY CHILDRENS FUTURE I NEED TO GET RID OF ALL THESE UNNECESSARY
SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES THAT DO NO GOOD FOR ME NOW. I NEED TO GROW AND ADMIT DEFEAT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY LIVING.I MUST DEFEAT MY GREATEST ENEMY, MYSELF. I MUST AKNOWLEDGE MY INNER CHILD IN ORDER TO FEEL GOOD WITH MYSELF. THEN THE GOOD ENERGY WILL RUB OFF ON THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN MY HOME I PROMISE THE ONES I LIVE WITH THAT EVERY DAY I WILL
DO SOMETHING TO BETTER OUR LIVES. I CAN CHANGE AND ACCEPT HTE CHALLENGES THAT SOCIETY PRESENTS. I CAN TAKE IT ON THE CHIN AND AT THE SAME TIME KEEP MY CHIN UP. LIFE IS TO SHORT TO HOLD ON TO RESENTMENTS WITH PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES. I'M VERY GRATEFUL THAT I TOLD LOVED ONES THAT I LOVED THEM BEFORE THEY WENT TO THE OTHER SIDE WITH OUR ANCESTORS.I'M LIKE AN EAGLE READY TO LEAVE IT'S NEST AND I GOT A LONG WAY TO GO BUT THE FREEDOM FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL I WILL FLY AND NOT WORRY ABOUT A THING WAY UP THERE IN THE SKY WHER NOTHING CAN HURT ME. TO ALL THE LEKWAMEN GET YOUR WINGS AND FLY AND WE WILL PROSPER AS A HEALTHY COMMUNITY AND BE GOOD ROLE MODELS FOR OTHER RESERVES AND QUANEETUMS. YOUR RELATIVE
CLARENCE GEORGE DICK 3RD.
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| Entry Number: 282 | Date Entered: 12/14/05 |
Merry Christmas everyone
M.S.G
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| Entry Number: 281 | Date Entered: 12/12/05 |
277 good idea
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| Entry Number: 280 | Date Entered: 12/09/05 |
when i was younger our parents never had to look for us, where ever u heard screaming kids (having Fun) is where u would find us, we all played together with out fighting the kids today see the parents bickering about eachother or eachothers families thats y some have that hot head thinking they better then some ppl or better then certain families, we all have feelings if u notice it always takes a death to make ppl to be kind to one another, does it really have to be this way? i most certainly hope that will change, y not make it a better today for our children, make them see the things the way their grandparents do! it is their land!
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| Entry Number: 279 | Date Entered: 12/08/05 |
Entry 274 good points but the nice thing might be to maybe put up a BBQ? or something have more gatherings for the ppl to get together so our kids will get along better it all starts at home if u cant get along then thats how ur "our" children will be S.G
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| Entry Number: 278 | Date Entered: 12/08/05 |
and there needs to be a picture of Alice Sam on here total update all staff pictures should be here,
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| Entry Number: 277 | Date Entered: 12/06/05 |
* C A L L - - G L E N!!!
We need to update our website here, employees changed.
L.George
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| Entry Number: 276 | Date Entered: 12/06/05 |
This here is good, a "members only page" is better, as long as it remains respectable. U got my vote Chrissy. Thanks Brad for your ref., I know them already.
>> I wanted 2know how much ppl "really" know the physical, behavioural & the cognitive Charateristics of a person Living with FASD?
>> How necessary it is to hold further workshops & have a resource centre/room 2 educate our community & band office workers?
>> I already know local resources. I am happy to share that I am enjoying my FASD Practitioner Certificate Course, one of many training that I completed on the subject.
>>>>>>>>> HAPPY HOLIDAYS GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!! L.GEORGE
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| Entry Number: 275 | Date Entered: 12/06/05 |
For All Band Members:
Songhees Annual General Meeting was postponed last month. It will be held on December 13, 2005, 6:00pm at the Longhouse. The Land Code Community meeting was scheduled for the same date. It has now has been added to the AGM agenda.
Thank you. Cheryl Bryce
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| Entry Number: 274 | Date Entered: 12/06/05 |
Yes indeed it is nice to our elders back in the long house its even better to see them dance! i believe it can he a healing for them! maybe its something they need as well after all you hear ppl saying we have no elders i merely think thats not true i mean there is always someone older and wiser then u! someone whos been there done that type of thing, we all come from BiG families and we've had out battles n im sure we all had our downs!, but one question always arise's to me, and thats why do we fight with eachother im sure being jugemental gets the best of us and i know its something everyone does! regardless we are all related so really we are just calling down our families if it makes sense! i just wanna see everyone get along Y? because it will take a big big weight off our elders who are struggling to stay here with us i can admit i am guilty of somethings but! atleast i can admit it but might i add it aint something big! this is a member of the communitty as well love ya'll
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| Entry Number: 273 | Date Entered: 12/05/05 |
Way to clear the room Syl! *winks* I had to write something, I do my best to be positive on here, I wanted to thank the Songhees People, for the wonderful stoves in the longhouse, now I know "its not our way" etc...but when I can see ELDERS come into the bighouse and be relaxed and comfortable, because they don't have to fight the smoke and dust that prevents them from going to Longhouse functions at all. All the time I hear speakers say "where are our elders?" well, if they can't breath in there, why would they go? and Songhees and other longhouses have addressed this, and I think its great!! Plus, a thank you to the smokers who went outside to smoke, rather then in the longhouse!! You guys/gals are great!! I had to read through the postings again, as I haven't been around to see what's going on lately...and since I re-read the posts, I came across entry number 68, you contradict yourself, "I was under the assumption nothing was being posted without a name after the letter" but you sign Joseph 656 SOnghees Band member. Since you mentioned my post, recognizing a community member that helps quite abit when he can, was voted back in, (after an absense), I myself would not have posted anything positive about anyone "bribing" for votes (although I wonder....gee where was I when this was happening?) Anyhow, that was just "my" opinion, I have a huge family, but they have their own opinions. But once again, you are entitled to "your" opinion as well, but don't put assumptions on other peoples comments. I sign my name to my posts, just in case someone has a question about it (because after all, it does become public once it is submitted and approved) and can come and talk face to face if you want to. take care everyone, and happy holidays!!
Cookie
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| Entry Number: 272 | Date Entered: 11/29/05 |
ONCE AGAIN WE ARE HOLDING A
Treaty Community Meeting
WHEN: December 5th,2005
WHERE: Lekwammen Longhouse Kitchen
TIME: 5:30pm
Supper will be served then a Power Point Presentation will be done.
We will also have some Door Prizes!!
Thank-you
Michelle Sam
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| Entry Number: 271 | Date Entered: 11/29/05 |
I would have to Agree with Syl about the whole thing about not leaving names. If you have True Issues with some1 deal with it with them instead of using this site to Bash people. People can't defend themselves if they don't know who you are.
Michelle
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| Entry Number: 270 | Date Entered: 11/23/05 |
Website Manager:
Please stop postings, that do not leave their Name attached to their entry. SYL
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| Entry Number: 269 | Date Entered: 11/22/05 |
it also helps when ppl quit being so hyporcritical about it i mean look at so many people who are calling down people who drink well wake up and smell the coffee cause there are more out there that drink sooo much (skeletons in the closet) closet drinkers persay? no names mentioned! cant hide it no matter what
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| Entry Number: 268 | Date Entered: 11/21/05 |
I would like to thank Songees for a great summer on the inner harbor.
Mike Hill Cook's Ferry Band member Spences Bridge
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| Entry Number: 267 | Date Entered: 11/21/05 |
Hello Songhees Community members, I am working on a very important proposal, and I could use some community support. I am trying to get funding for the Songhees preschool in the amount of $200,000.00. It would be very helpful if I could get letters of support for expansion of the preschool building and a new play ground. I need these support letters as soon as possible. If you can help me out, or if you have questions or concerns about this proposed project feel free to contact me at the preschool (386-1145). I thank you in advance for your attention to this very important matter. Angel
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| Entry Number: 266 | Date Entered: 11/21/05 |
ey'skway'chul nu schula cha ey'skway'chul stos nu schala cha, good day my family and good day my extended family. I would like to take this time to thank everyone in the community for your feedback. It is important to me even though i do not live on reserve, to be truthful i am losing hope in the band indian act and feel that any attempt would be so subservient to the government and not our community. I would have gladly taken a youth development job with our community but unfortunatley INAC has ensured that their is not efficient funding for someone to truly committ themselves to the position. Liz, Victoria Island Health Authority has some terrific workshops regarding Fetal Alchohol Spectrum Disorder. They also deal with adult living with FASD. I aided in the development of some workshops through our agency and what a tremendous job they did, very thorough. I will not be able to attend the band meeting as i am off to a feast up island. Kinda a bummer but will be thinking of you all. Just a quick note on this. some one please ask what the long and short terms goals are from our chief and council? and how are they going to represent off reserve members that they recieve funding for? and can we have some transparency in the Economic Development in our community? and ask why our role is so marginal with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority? hay sxw qa nu schala cha hay sxw qa stos nu schala cha. Bradley
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| Entry Number: 265 | Date Entered: 11/20/05 |
Entry Number: 262 Date Entered: 11/18/05
I am responding to entry 257. Thanks Ron I am glad you asked about the membership only page. I have asked for some quotes on getting this set up. It will be just that a forum for our membership. The quotes were requested a couple of weeks ago. Once I have the quote I will bring it to the Admin office for the Chief and Council to approve. Hopefully it will be set up soon. Thanks. Cheryl Bryce
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| Entry Number: 264 | Date Entered: 11/20/05 |
Hi, everyone in the community,just letting you know I'm
taking orders on some Photo dreamcatchers, some eagle
feathers (for talking circles)and other frames for sale.
I'd do specific orders too. I do knitted purses too. Liz
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| Entry Number: 263 | Date Entered: 11/20/05 |
Hello all! In respects to entry # 256.
I'd like to share with you that I know FASD is nothing new,
in fact the first Doctor to discover that no one in history
done any research about the effects of Alcohol on the fetus
until 1973. But you may be shocked to know, that many people I talk to about FASD, asks "What is that" I am one who
likes to get this information out there, any way I can, for the sake of the children. Yes I know that the Alcohol from the father can also affect the fetus, in this case it is called FAE, still under the FASD umbrella. Thank you.
God Bless. Take care. Respectfully, Liz
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| Entry Number: 262 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
I am responding to entry 257. Thanks Ron I am glad you asked about the membership only page. I have asked for some quotes on getting this set up. It will be just that a forum for our membership. Once I have the quote I will bring it to the Admin office for the Chief and Council to approve. Hopefully it will be set up soon. Thanks. Cheryl Bryce
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| Entry Number: 261 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
Entry 259......Doctor D??? *G* From the boys g-aunt.
Entry 258, it was in the paper It was posted then, twice actually. The one that was there before wasn't posted..it was hired as a favor to one of the councillor's wives who is in that field of employment.
Ron, grand idea!! It can be done, bulletins and message boards are becoming more and more popular, I think it costs something like 200 a year, but needs moderators, we will have to register, and sign in order to post, you will have to monitor what is posted, slander is a four letter word in the legal department, or there is the "ignore" feature, you don't like what a poster is saying, but they have a right to say something, then you can chose to ignore their posts. I agree, we can (err...or should) talk civil to each other here, but you can have a real opinion that only members can see in a message board.
I encourage opinions, everyone is entitled to one, someone wrote on here that it is a place they met out their frustrations, they are frustrated with not knowing what is going on, or hearing third-hand info that is usually gossip. It wasn't too long ago our parents and grandparents were fighting the residential school prison. They were badly mistreated there, because the whole goal was to "wipe-out" the savage in them, to civilize and colonize these people until they don't have their own identity. Being mistreated by these people in authority has caused bitter developed opinions with a wall of defense always up, this has been inherited by the children. We are finally stepping away from that, our young people can lead the way if they quit pointing fingers and judging, that was the past way. Help instead of condemn, or walk ten miles in that persons shoes, see if you can handle it (or at least understand it) lets communicate a better way, because there is no excuse for repeated ignorance.
Just my two cents.
:/C
p.s. This is tame compared to other bands message boards, come to think of it, it is pretty tame compared to any message board! If you take all the posts, print them out, it shows a great deal of concern for a "community" that is lacking in any other non-first nation community. Once again, just an opinion not meant to offend anyone.
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| Entry Number: 260 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
hahah Hamburgler, yeah i think ppl thought it was me and ppl thought it was my mom but we dont cowar behind anonymous threads. but then again she mentioned ip adresses are traceable anyway ;) and yeah to Liz its great that elmer is okay!! be a good new years to him coming home..to all the people who encouraged me Thank you !!
~take care once again i be back when i wan announce somthin or sombody brings my name up again :-|
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| Entry Number: 259 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
this is my reaction to my action
out of respect...entry 229 was not a personal attack on bradley dick....evoking critical thought,dialogue and self reflection was my goal...
i deeply care for the youth and the upcomimg
generations..... so being "off reserve" stop you from using other resources,bradley?
what happened to "keep on Truck'n?"
out of respect here's my signed name only because i do not want people to blame others.....the hamburglar
sorry garry if people are giving you grief....happy holidays
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| Entry Number: 258 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
So why hasnt the Social services job been posted?
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| Entry Number: 257 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
Reading all this, makes me kind of think that we should have a members only section, so all of this isn't open for the whole wide world to see, our problems are our problems we don't need to let everyone else know our issues. An area where members can log in with a password so everyone knows who everyone is. Jusst a suggestion but this is becoming a little to much. Its supposed to be Announcements not a forum, if you look at other nations websites the majority have a section for members to login for member issues only. Just a suggestion but it is needed.
Thank You
Ron Sam
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| Entry Number: 256 | Date Entered: 11/18/05 |
LOL Be responsible for yourself, in otherwords. Poultry stuffing..... say it to their faces. LOL
Perhaps you should check your own backyard before you judge people. thanks for the humourous reading! Its people like you that give ndians a bad name. Get over it. (or if you prefer to hang on to your bitterness, it will reflect on yourself, I guess I don't care or anyone else)
Liz, whoa girl, that was a mouthfull!! Glad to hear Elmer is doing well, glad to hear anything good on this webpage. FASD is nothing new, and the father can also have alot to do with the child having FASD, not just the mother. It's a great program to get started. Hey, do you have relatives you can stay with over in Vancouver?? or have you contacted the local band offices there to see if they have a billeting program for emergency situations? They might you know, band offices do help people, but on this webpage, you wouldn't think so with all the hacking.
Dave, great job with the park, find another project an go get it!! (what I'm trying to say is, you got something good going before, why stop there?)
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| Entry Number: 255 | Date Entered: 11/17/05 |
be responsible get a job, provide an income for your family then you won't have to rely on people like XXXXX or the band
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| Entry Number: 254 | Date Entered: 11/17/05 |
XXXXX being a true band leader hmmmmmmmm
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| Entry Number: 253 | Date Entered: 11/16/05 |
Hello Community Members, Just a Short Note to let you all know that there is going to be a Treaty Community Meeting on November 21st,2005 down at the Songhees Longhouse @ 5:30pm. Hope to see some you out also supper will be served Thanks Michelle
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| Entry Number: 252 | Date Entered: 11/16/05 |
I'd like to hear your 2cents. I'm in a course: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(FASD) Practitioner Certificate Program. I'm really enjoying & learning a lot. I want to plan a secondary workshop with more notice to everyone. My 1st co-hosted workshop was: 'Introduction to FASD'
How much do u know about FASD? Do u think that you, or a loved one may be living with FASD?
Also, us supporters are not here to blame the mothers. Alcohol Cunsumption by 'mom' may have been B4 she was aware of being PG. Help that child in their day to day life is the next step. Because the mind of an FASD child does not work the same as a child without FASD. Elizabeth George
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| Entry Number: 251 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
HELLO EVERYONE! IF VICKIE GEORGE- IN the USA, READS THIS!!!
My dad & mom (Joe & Jan) would like to hear from you, k.
My e-mail address is frances_976@hotmail.com.
Hope to hear from you. Lizzie George
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| Entry Number: 250 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MENA GEORGE NOVEMBER 15 Haha See told ya I'd get ya ;p love ya gurl
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| Entry Number: 249 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
Are Y'all ready for CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!! "Tis the season to be jolly..." Y'all have so much to talk about you kept me up late, I shouldn't have started reading so late................IT'S 5:54AM..........So much drama...................Take care...... and may the creator.... bless.......... each and every one of you reading this message. Liz again.
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| Entry Number: 248 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
One more thing! Thank you Glen Gray for taking the time to teach so many of us. Thank you for teaching me,8 years of computer training. Your great. please don't leave us! Liz
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| Entry Number: 247 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
Newsflash!!!!!
This is me, Liz George again, some say that my injun name is talkalot, rooted from my brother Wil, lol. But anyways!!!!
Our community peoples may all be wondering how my brother Elmer is doing over there in a Vancouver Hospital. He is getting better, in a wheelchair with his legs elevated. With some difficulties and setbacks, he is staying strong, he is stronger than I'd ever be in his shoes! He's not coming home until the new year. As some of you may know, our family has been struggling, trying to take turns traveling to Van. to be with him, it"s hard. Elmer is getting pretty lonely out there, not knowing anyone and having limited mobility. I miss him so much. We would like to have someone spend the day with him, during the week, but unfortunately, we have only been able to go on Saturdays, overnight.
The band funded me,len,and our three kids to go on one weekend, out of the Maple Bank Campsite funds, but someone made me sign a contract saying 'that' is the only help I can get from them. The Band also helped my parents go over when Elmer first got hurt, for a four night stay in a motel. But we still need to see him frequently.If anyone out there has any ideas for financial help for our family, we'd greatly appreciate it. If you have any suggestions or ideas, e-mail me at frances_976@hotmail.com, or talk to me, (if you know me.) ---Oh! and if you know Elmer, I set him up an e-mail too, if you want to send him your best wishes and prayers, etc. E-mail me for his e-mail address. Liz George
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| Entry Number: 246 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
Hello all people here on the soap opera of songhees site, just kiddin'. Y'all have some serious concerns and some really harsh comments. We need to be more respectful of eachother. I know I have been hearing for years that the chief and counselors have been too busy. I have been on the waitlist for housing now for 11 years. I have applied for jobs and left resume's down there too. But all this time doesn't bother me. The only thing that disturbs me is that I never get a letter returned stating that my band leaders have read my concerns.
I also have to thank (grandpa? Uncle?) Counselman Norman George for taking the time to come over to talk to me about my recent letter. Norman your a true band leader, you show you care. Thank you.
I would like everyone to know that I am not being disrespectful towards anyone in my messages, as it has been said, we are all voicing our opinions.
" Yeah, lets quit the boot-leggin', drug-dealin' and the abuse of addictions to rest within our community.
All relations, may the creator bless you all. Liz George
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| Entry Number: 245 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
To Off reserve band members, talking about "What do we get, where's our fish" Have you kept the band informed of your current address and phone number, or perhaps kept in touch with your loved ones on reserve? No disrespect intended, but I lived off reserve for 8+ years and I have always gotten my salmon and notices, because I keep in touch with my parents, pick notices up at the band office and go to computer class.
And also, what's going on now with the Spur Line, that we all voted? Liz George
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| Entry Number: 244 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
To Vanessa: Great to hear you have put in your input, your a good spirit to insight this site. Good Idea on re: entry #141. Take care. From Liz George
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| Entry Number: 243 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
To: David & Joy. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart for your actions and determination, to give the children and families in our community a place to gather and play. Thank the ones who were in partnership with you. "All my children" love it. I agree with you that the speed and dust is a problem. I am sorry you have to face some cruel ungratefulness. I've been hoping our band leaders would have done it long time ago, but you took it to the next level. Be strong and positive, you have done great, we appreciate what you have done. Thank you so much and take care. Liz George and Janice George
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| Entry Number: 242 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
Re: Speeding and drinking, up here on Cooper Lane. I love my children, my cousins, my family and friends here within our community. I would hate to see another loved one hurt or worse due to addictions, and the abusing of the privilege of a license. Like what Don Burnstick says, "Don't just say NO, Say No and mean it!"
With all respects to my neighbors, last winter, I seen way too many people, (some unknown) passed-out, outside-in front of our home, trying to make it to their destination. My lil' brother woke up hearing fighting outside, when we awoke in the am, there was a person passed out in a puddle, without a coat. I've seen children hungry, who didn't get fed their dinner, while their parents party with friends, (the kids joined us for dinner and stayed the night too, to be safe). We all have loved ones in our lives. Take care, slow down, think of your loved ones and may the creator bless you always. Respectfully, Liz George
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| Entry Number: 241 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
Entry #74, Thank you so much Cookie and family for your best wishes for my baby Lillian. I haven't seen this site since I done my entry in June. My baby girl is fine, growing fast and keeps me busy. Take care, god bless. Liz George
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| Entry Number: 240 | Date Entered: 11/15/05 |
Hi all, including you Bradley. These entries make me so curious, I had to read it.
I really think that you, Bradley Dick are a positive role model and obviously showing it here. Brad, all your comments are always and most current. It's like a mini-workshop reading your entries, so educational. I really appreciate your insight, but some reading points, you don't care about the community here on reserve. The way you have put up all shields. Just take a deep breath and never mind the negatives. I agree with you about the things we, as band members, need to think about when voting within our community. However, In my opinion, the "non-band member" nominated for chief has well deserved some respect. He has been very supportive to many families in our community, involving the long house, funerals and other cultural events held within our community. This person is not ashamed to learn what it is to be an individual in our native community. He has my respect as a person, he hasn't flashed his wallet to me once, but he helps when we are stuck or feeling down and he took the time to talk with us within the community about his views and plans. (He helps poor people like me). He shows he cares and expects nothing in return. I think all of us in order to be a part of a community does need to show respect and care for one another, right. And thank you for entry #143, that is good to know.
Well, there's my 2 cents. Liz George
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| Entry Number: 239 | Date Entered: 11/11/05 |
Entry 236, I didn't write entry 229, and I sign my name to my posts. But you got a good point, things happen for a reason. I think someone said that earlier as well, (out of the mouths of babes) don't complain on here, do it in person. I believe the polite way would be the most beneficial. Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Well, I do encourage Bradley with his goal in life. He is a well educated young man, that I watched grow up here on the reserve. He will go a long way, as long as he has more people like him. Fighting the system with the system's own tools is what our parents have been encouraging for years. I've written past posts of encouragement to Bradley, and I still do, I encourage all young persons to get the highest education they can. (and if he uses his status card yet, that's none of my business). Oh, by the way, even though some don't post their name, it doesn't mean the system administrator cannot track the computer address it comes from. (All those classes at the computer hall paid off)its just nice and respectful when you sign your name. Entry 235, took a lot of guts to get that out, when we can conquer our past, we can move one, and help some more people along the way!. I agree with your point of view too. Take care all. Cookie
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| Entry Number: 238 | Date Entered: 11/10/05 |
I forgot to sign my name earlier for the birthdays, and anniversary,,,,,hhehehehehehe
Love SYL
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| Entry Number: 237 | Date Entered: 11/10/05 |
Happy belated birthday to my Cuz, Karen Sam (9th), and Happy Birthday to my Daddy, Charlie Joseph (11th)Love U DAD.
Happy Anniversary (Nov 16th)made my birthday more special, to my FAV Uncle Harold and Auntie Linda, how many years??? Love U Uncs
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| Entry Number: 236 | Date Entered: 11/10/05 |
there are things that happen in life for a reason, and when they happen its like a test! expressing your feelings on here is ok but its gotta have a limit, if you do need and feel its imortant and needs to be done keep up on getting the word out there but u cant get anywhere by just complaining on here. get up get out theredo somthing about it make someone see and hear your words, entry 229 nice entry cookie! good choice of words but yet so true! and thanks brad for the encouragment for Garry, see bad is not backwards about nething at all!, good example!
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| Entry Number: 235 | Date Entered: 11/09/05 |
wow a lot of issues need to be addressed in this community.
i wonder why there has not been a general meeting in a longggg time. we need to be courageous and address these issues with the individuals who we have the issues with.
a person to person chat goes a long way if you
be assertive. assertive is addressing a person and leaving them with their dignity and integrity, also keeping yours.
you gain respect by addressing issues assertively by setting boundaries and getting your needs met. use i statements instead of you and they. this way it will be more focussed on the individuals. then everyone will not feel like you are blaming them for someone elses actions.
also have your story straight, good body language. make your statements congruent with what you are expressing.
healing as a community starts in your own home. i have started a journey of recovery from alcohol and drugs.
i have done a lot of soul searching. i have gotten rid of a lot of baggage that was affecting my life. it has been the hardest two years of my life since i quit self medicating.
it is hard getting rid of that residential school residue that was passed down from my grandparents to my parents then to me. starting a whole new way of thinking is hard when i have been disfunctional for 34 years.i only use myself as an example and i hope nobody judges me for talking about the things that make us feel uncomfortable.
that is why i was the way i was because it is comfortable
not dealing with my issues.that is why i used alcohol and drugs to get away from things that made me feel uncomfortable.
i think of a lot of things that have been said on this site
are not effective because they are indirect and people are addressing the whole band when it should be the individuals
who need to be addressed. people should have the courage to put their names on the web site with their messages because all of our words are valuable.
before we take on the world we need to get our stuff together in our homes. how can we deal with treaties and self governance if our house isn't healthy. we need to clean out our own closets and not our neighbors. then we can grow and get rid of all this familly rivalry that exists from origins that i'm not even sure of. our 6&7 generation children will not have a last name because it really doesn't matter. what matters is making a positive transition so that 6&7 generation can live without all this stuff that we carry around. and the residential school purpose will not rear it's ugly head through our children.
i don't care about settling treaties and having that false dream of being rich after it is settled. we just need the economic equality so we can be free of interdependance.
so we can provide all the neccessary thing for our 6&7 generations.
so when we have a band meeting we need to see action instead of seeing someone put it on the list of things to do
we need to have all day band meetings so we can heal and get rid of those resentments that build walls between us .
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| Entry Number: 234 | Date Entered: 11/08/05 |
Thank you for clearing that up, Ron. The notice that went out wasn't clear as to what the meeting was for or on the agenda. Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 233 | Date Entered: 11/07/05 |
ey skwaychul nu schala cha, i am so glad that there is feedback to first step to deconstructing colonial ways is acknowledging the existance of it. I do not have alot of resources as i am off reserve and do not get sent any information about our community development, economic development, nor educational development. Why? our band is not pulling us together to look seriously at these issues. Possibly due to the fact that those four meeting a year have not been committed too. Honestly i do not have the answer to that one and why they have not happened. Before questioning me why don't you look at your own actions or reactions. At least i put my name and being on the line to ask and evoke questions within our cyber community. Are you? Let look at why we resist and see why we have certain constraints we live by. I have shared my resources very openly to those that come up and ask me. I was taught that it is not my knowledge and that it is all our community's knowledge. But will it be useful if we are not able to look critically at ourselves? I don't know that one. Each individual will have to ask themselves that question. I admire Garry for his words, he is a young person looking critically and questioning me and being overt about it and not hiding his name. Thats respect to me. Garry keep up the comments they are important for the future generations.
hay sxw qa bradley
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| Entry Number: 232 | Date Entered: 11/07/05 |
Please Post ASAP,
Songhees AGM November 23 2005 at 6:00pm at the Longhouse, open to the Songhees Membership. Hope to see you all there.
Thanks
Ronny
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| Entry Number: 231 | Date Entered: 11/07/05 |
it was always said by our elders if a native man cant get his own kind his not a good man!
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| Entry Number: 230 | Date Entered: 11/05/05 |
Hey! What was that supposed to mean? whats with ppl not leaving there names anymore ^.^' ~Garry
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| Entry Number: 229 | Date Entered: 11/02/05 |
hey bradley, if you are concerned about "status",let's practice what we preach,eh?
did you burn your status card?
Or are you going to remain attached to this state with this umblica "cord?" just for cheap gas!....these are crucial times and for a college boy that thinks critically maybe you should set the ground work for the younger generations by leading by example....so instead of griping and using your educated fancy acronynms.......do.......you have alot of resources at your finger tips compared to alot of us....
hmmmmm...lol..wink....wink
this is not from garry either,poor guy...
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| Entry Number: 228 | Date Entered: 11/01/05 |
Horray for Entry 225, it does take a community to watch over all our youngsters. Hey, i played outside till dark, when i was a kid. I did not veggitate inside, there was always stuff to do when i was a kid. Played softball, played ball hockey on the road, raided orchards, etc.etc. When we see children at play, why complain. WATCH OUT FOR THEM ON THE ROAD, AFTER ALL IT BELONGS TO THEM. SO BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT. SYL
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| Entry Number: 227 | Date Entered: 10/31/05 |
i believe no one will ever know what they go through in the office! its ppl like u who make them look bad in the end whos reelected? ur the ones who elected them!
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| Entry Number: 226 | Date Entered: 10/30/05 |
Congratulations to David Dick & Joyce, and Devin & Mary Ann Dick on the birth of their new daughters! Wow, 2 new baby girls in a matter of a couple of weeks. We can't wait to see them. Wishing you all the best, Kevin Dick, Vanessa & Family
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| Entry Number: 225 | Date Entered: 10/29/05 |
Hemorroid Days of our Lives! Off reserve's, demand your rights, in a polite way, you'll get more help. I know of people who live on this reserve, but have status in tsartlip who don't see a thin red dime of their people's benefits, but they are still counted for funding. It goes on all over (hence what DIA wants us to do, fight over funds). The kids that are out late at night, that is sad, if you know the situation, grand-parents battling sickness shouldn't have to raise their grandchildren. Did we really lose all our traditional teachings already? I remember (geez I sound old) when our kids could run around and play outside, if one got hurt, the closest mom/dad would look out for them, and if they were fighting or acting up, we would go right over to their parents house and politely informed them plus reminded the children of their family relations and obligations to be polite. When one of our children are lost, you all come out and look for them, what if it was one of your children that needed help? As for relations, their are a bunch of kids that live all along cooper road and cooper lane, they sometimes don't get out of the way when they see a line of cars, we stop and make sure they are off the road so no bad people will nick them or hurt them, I can say this because I don't give a d*** who's kids they are, I'll stop to protect them because they are just children, I've been to far too many children's funerals to not have a great deal of concern for a small child in danger from speeding cars. since this is how people tend to sign, so will I, concerned 656 Member
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| Entry Number: 224 | Date Entered: 10/29/05 |
i belive the chief and counsil are doing a wonderful job i mean u can only please a few ppl at a time, WAIT UR TURN,lol as to them children i wanna just say its a shame them parents are their parents, what kind of guidance are they showing or teaching would be the best word,perhaps they dont care if their children do get taken away but shouldnt life by about the young kids now? what kind of disipline are they getting? sad man and to think they are some what 656 members! lol.. so to say
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| Entry Number: 223 | Date Entered: 10/28/05 |
geez lets see there was talk about the park drunks eachother can i tape all u ppl i can make serious money!
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| Entry Number: 222 | Date Entered: 10/28/05 |
i believe its the xxxxxx kids,
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| Entry Number: 221 | Date Entered: 10/28/05 |
"drop everything just to please unsatisfied people whom expect them to fix things they can fix ON THEIR OWN" please like they do anything anyways.....except for picking up their own check and have secert meeting ...what happen to those 4 meetings ayear our band was to have...a motion was ask by that Dick kid anyways.You now that one that is always on here about the park and stuff
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| Entry Number: 220 | Date Entered: 10/28/05 |
lol good luck on getting THOSE PARENTS to watch their childran!...lol this has been going on for numbers of years and its just now being talked about.. how observant are we? also the counsil and chief are doing their best at the work they do they arn't going to drop everything just to please unsatisfied people whom expect them to fix things they can fix ON THEIR OWN
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| Entry Number: 219 | Date Entered: 10/28/05 |
most of the kids are your nephews any ways garry....quit tryin be so honest...656
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| Entry Number: 218 | Date Entered: 10/27/05 |
LOL leave the office alone its the childrans parents who needs to be "adressed" when did the office have to baby sit.. ~garry (seriously is everyone using any excuse to hack on them.. sure some of them arnt really all that fair and selfish)
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| Entry Number: 217 | Date Entered: 10/25/05 |
Holy there needs to be some serious direction from our leaders, they are just sitting back and letting things go on that should not be they are hardly at the office one or two hours tops unless there is a meeting they have to attend and whats with all the people being allowed to destroy maple banks lands and build little shacks where ever they may choose, this seriously needs to be addressed????
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| Entry Number: 216 | Date Entered: 10/25/05 |
October 26,2005, Happy Birthday !!! Dad !! FRANK ALBANY
Love your family , Fernie, Frank Jr. Alyssa & Richard
xoxoxoxoxo
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| Entry Number: 215 | Date Entered: 10/25/05 |
its the xxxxxx kids they never watch they children if they dont stop they children should be taken away they always out late at night and what not, 656 worried member as well thanks prisceda for your input
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| Entry Number: 214 | Date Entered: 10/24/05 |
Hi there my name is Prisceda and I would like to mention that there are children around the reserve with no supervision, I have seen kids just about run over and have heard from others that children have been almost run over by drivers. I would also like to mention that things out of our yard have been disappearing, there has been a wagon and some golf clubs missing and also we have told children that are in our yard to leave our things alone. So please keep an eye on your children and keep them safe. Drivers dont always see the littlest kids and almost hit them.
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| Entry Number: 213 | Date Entered: 10/24/05 |
October 24/05
Hi all we have had a successful vote for the Spur Line the results are as shown below.... please post ASAP
YES VOTE 99
NO VOTE 02
SPOILED 01
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| Entry Number: 212 | Date Entered: 10/24/05 |
This website is an excellent Idea. The Forum could be spruced up to have categories so that all of this info is not pushed together under one topic. I think the off reserve membership has raised valid points. We need to think outside of the box. I am tired of hearing Chiefs and Councils with their Administration state we only get funding for on-reserve. When are we as a people going to stand up and fight for ALL of our people? When do we decide this is OUR inherent right and INAC or DIA has no authority over us? When do we tell them that this is how we are going to GOVERN OURSELVES? When do we show them what Ts’its’uwatul’ means (to take care of one another)?
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL...you don't need to have read the Indian Act to know that it's purpose is to divide and conquer us. If we continue to follow their rules we will fall. There are things that have to be abided but we do not have to exclude off-reserve. That is an excuse not a reality. Think about our ancestors and what they would think...
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| Entry Number: 211 | Date Entered: 10/23/05 |
LoL Brad? i think a lot of us are aware of being status and on reserve dont give us very much.. and some day a generation will abolish it all and make it easier for the future.. but till then "griping" isnt going to do us any good.. and a lot of ppl didnt read the indian act and i still havnt why? because some ppl say its changed to much.. like it matters.. like u said with the cord to the government.. DO somthing.. I know i said i wasnt going to post anything till i announce somthing but i thought i would put my opinion before anybody else says somthing dumb.. LoL and i think the fish went out a long time ago and brad not much has happend in the community.. jus go to the band office like a good status holder would *giggles*
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 210 | Date Entered: 10/22/05 |
Note to website creator: umm... website upgrade is needed.. late roderick is still posted as a file clerk.. just thought i would put that.. thanks
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| Entry Number: 209 | Date Entered: 10/22/05 |
ey skway chul nu schala cha, ey skway chul stos nu shala chu, usa Bradley Dick, exin usa Lkwungen xwel'nexw, yo gilakasla, nu gway yum Bradley Dick, gyutlan'lax Mamalilikala. Hello all my name is Bradley Dick and i am from the Lkwungen and Mamalilikala Peoples. I am aware that food fish was in late August and I work during the afternoons and i received a call at about noon saying there was fish available; however, like i said i work during the day. So my request to the band is that i receive some food fish, Canned would be great. I am also inquiring about the 4 general meeting we are supposed to have each year, this has not happened and it has been well over four years since this resolution was passed in a meeting back in the year 2001. Nothing has come of this. I am an off reserve "songhees" member and do not get any information as to what is happening in the community. What has the ecomomic advisor that you hired a few years ago been doing? we do not get any info as to this progress. Why are we so subservient to the GVHA. They received that land as a non profit organization. But it appears to me that they are pulling in numerous amounts of funds to be sustainable. What has our ecomomic advisor done in terms of this? and what community feedback has there been? reports would be good. Transparency is crucial in this day and age, as assimilation and acculturation is still alive and well. What movements have been made to build a relationships with our local mla? if any. And do we have people interested and starting joint projects with our great nation? if so what are the prospects? On another note is the policy and procedure book available for viewing by those you represent? Also how is the money spent for those off reserve? we know you receive funds to represent us, so i would like a voice in the community about this. i am tired of being a status indian, what alternatives are there for those of us that do not benefit by being off reserve. cheap gas is marginal. and thats the only benefit of being a songhees status card holder. To me this card is basically an umbilical cord of the government and it appears as a benefit. furthermore, it is an identification card that still outlines us a wards of the canadian government. Therefore, self determination or sovereignty cannot co-exist with such an act in place. Thank you for listening to me rant. And i look forward to four general band meetings a year. Hopefully by january this will be in effect. Till then to all the young people on our rez and off, dig deep and look at the things that hold us at bay and ask yourself this. Did any of our ancestors help in the development of the "Indian Act", "Songhees Reservation Act", "Douglas Treaty",Look into those three things and i am sure you will be disappointed.
hay sxw qa, gilakasla
Bradley Dick (still off reserve and out of the loop)
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| Entry Number: 208 | Date Entered: 10/19/05 |
as a 656 member of songhees I want to acknowledge Mena and Garry~ as well, we should be encouraging them to work for the band can you imagine what things could get done with more young voices, as a 656 songhees member congrats again
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| Entry Number: 207 | Date Entered: 10/19/05 |
Unity Drumming and Singing Group drumbeat report.
The group has been meeting at the carvers shed in Thunderbird park every Thursday from seven to nine.
The group was formed for the May Day Parade and we continued to meet after that.
The popularity of the group just continues to grow
weekly and we now have at least a hundred people any given Thursday.
We are at the carvers shed for two more weeks and then we have to find a new winter home.
Thursday the twenty seventh is our Potluck Night so we have decided to have a Halloween Bash that will have costumes and games and pumkin carving and ofcourse scary stories and drumming and singing.
If you like to drum and sing or just be a part of a fun community event come on down.
The halloween bash is a potluck so bring something to share.
Thier are many band members who are regulars.
In Spirit and Friendship
Butch
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| Entry Number: 206 | Date Entered: 10/18/05 |
yes i would like to also acknowledge them for there program and would like to make a small suggestion.. maybe you could arrange the program a lil later because when school starts it pretty much takes 40 mins to n hour to get back from school due to traffic and bus over load and walking takes just as long.. leaves us who want to go from the highschool very little time.. just a suggestion though ~ Garry
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| Entry Number: 205 | Date Entered: 10/18/05 |
Congratuations to Mena George for her successful journey in the working world, she was working as a mentor at the rockbay remediation and is now the Site safety officer/ Manager for Vibration report generation. she has come along way for a single mother shows how strong she is and how well taught she was by her grandparents i wish i had grandparents like her and garry sounds like they have wonderful leaders. Congrats Mena and Garry george you two are wonderful role mondels for our younger genteration, may you two keep continuing on being blessed!
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| Entry Number: 204 | Date Entered: 10/17/05 |
To Raymond Sam and Heather Quaite
Thank you for your commitment to the student who are still in school. Offering the Songhees Tutoring Program is a great asset to my daughter. This program help's tremendously and is a must for this community. Hy'ch'ka Siem to Ray & Heather for all your hard work.
David :)
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| Entry Number: 203 | Date Entered: 10/17/05 |
We are looking for Songhees Artists to create Salish art designs for Songhees plaques in the Victoria area. This is a joint project with Songhees and the City of Victoria. For more information please contact Cheryl Bryce at 386.1047.
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| Entry Number: 202 | Date Entered: 10/17/05 |
We are looking for original art work for an Illustration Contest for a
children's book about nature. We ask that artists submit colour
illustrations of any one of the following: Garry oak (leaves, acorns, or
tree), Butterfly, Sunflower, and Steller's Jay. The items that we want
illustrated will be characters featured in the story.
The selected artist will be awarded a $1000 contract to illustrate the
book, which will be distributed to all First Nations that have Garry Oak
habitats in their territories. This contest is open to anyone of Coast
Salish descent.
Please submit your illustrations by mail to the Cowichan Tribes
Environment and Natural Resources Department at 5760 Allenby Road,
Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 on or before Friday, November 18, 2005. If you are unable to mail your submission and live in the Victoria area you can drop it off to Cheryl Bryce, Songhees Lands Department at 1100 Admirals Road. Songhees, Cowichan and Tstarlip Nation are working together on a few projects including this one. I will ensure all submissions dropped off at Songhees Lands Office are included in the review for the illustrator.
For more information, please call Tracy Fleming or Stephanie Peter at
250. 748-3196 or Cheryl Bryce at 386.1047.
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| Entry Number: 201 | Date Entered: 10/17/05 |
To whomever made this web site; great job! My only criticism is that these messages don't start from the most recent to the oldest. You have to scroll down the whole page just to get at the new messsages! Gee whiz.
Benjamin Paul
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| Entry Number: 200 | Date Entered: 10/17/05 |
lol.... nice its so good to know that we as first nations peoples are taking after the white man... we being all my children up in here... com'on ppl get along
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| Entry Number: 199 | Date Entered: 10/14/05 |
To Chief & Cuoncil & Adminastration People
what about us off reseves members. We never recieve anything from our band espeacially when it comes to OFF RESERVE MEMBERS. I would like to know why off-reseve members don't get newsletter, fish & etc.And still reserve members all ready got their share of the fish. I guess I have to have family on cuoncil or the adminastration to get anything. The only time we get anything is when we have to vote. They say we don't have the budget to sent information, and yet the band continues to waste funds, what about off reserve members do wen ot exist at all.
Sign Joseph 656 SOnghees Band member
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| Entry Number: 198 | Date Entered: 10/14/05 |
The Songhees Tutoring Program will begin again on MONDAY October 17, 2005,
from 3:30 to 5:30. The tutoring program will run from Monday to Thursday
afternoon. Heather Quaite will be working with the students Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoon, and Raymond Sam will be working with the students on
Monday and Thursday afternoons. Students of all grade levels will be accepted
to work on their homework, reports, and computer research, and one on one book
reading. If parents have any questions about the Songhees Tutoring Program or
would like to volunteer their time, you can contact Heather or Raymond at the
Songhees Computer Hall at 386-1319, between 3:30 and 5:30, Monday to Thursday.
If any students would like to work with younger students on their reading
skills, they are strongly encouraged to participate as well.
Yours Truly,
Raymond Sam and Heather Quaite
Please post asap
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| Entry Number: 197 | Date Entered: 10/09/05 |
ya what about off reserve members do they exist at all.
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| Entry Number: 196 | Date Entered: 10/08/05 |
I think it is mostly encouragement *L* or respect of a young mind expanding itself. Just say thank you son. *L*
Thank you also to Songhees Council and Administration for the lovely canned salmon you provided for on-reserve members! As well as the Meth Workshop information for our kids, good to see something positive of that nature.
Cookie
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| Entry Number: 195 | Date Entered: 10/08/05 |
Happy 14th Birthday ! "Twinnies"
Alyssa & Richard Albany
Love xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Mom & Dad and Big Bro Frankie Jr.
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| Entry Number: 194 | Date Entered: 10/07/05 |
hey!! why is my name still going on in here!! i havnt said anything for a while lol.. and i know i said i wasnt coming back unless i announce somthing but i keep reading Garry in here!!
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 193 | Date Entered: 10/05/05 |
Ahem... i believe garry did not say all that entry 178
thank-you very much
love ya'lls 656 band Member as well..lol
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| Entry Number: 192 | Date Entered: 10/05/05 |
Hello I am finally checking out the site once again since the last message I sent to my cousin who got married!
I would like to take this Opportunity to say CONGRATS to all the computer students u are all doing a great job keep it up im sure u all will benefit from the course ....I know for a fact I did and indeed it was fun especially having Glen Gray as your instuctor... once again congrats keep up the good work
Marina George
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| Entry Number: 191 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
Hello everyone!!!!!!!
How is everyone? i hope good. Well right now i at the computer hall. I taking the Computer class to learn more about computers. Were is everyone the class are free u guy come on down learn about computers. From Michelle Jim
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| Entry Number: 190 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
Hi Songhees Staff
How are you l Am Learning about Computer And Having Fun
With My friends Ann George
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| Entry Number: 189 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
Hello to all:
We are at the SongheesBand Hall Learning about Computers
Pat Rice
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| Entry Number: 188 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
hello to all songhees band hall learning about computers
don Nowroski
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| Entry Number: 187 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
I am having great good time with your songhees`s computer.
Thank you
Janis Mcleod
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| Entry Number: 186 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
I am having a great time at your computer class
Thank You
Don Mcleod
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| Entry Number: 185 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
Thank you so much for the computer classes. What Glenn Gray and Bonnie Albany have taught me will make my job as community health worker a whole lot easier and benefit my community.
D. Nadine Charles
Beecher Bay First Nation
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| Entry Number: 184 | Date Entered: 10/04/05 |
the Cheif and Council of the Songhees Nation need to be doing more for the youth in the commmunity
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| Entry Number: 183 | Date Entered: 10/03/05 |
Hi Gary,
I can send you more information on the Indian Act. Send me an email to landsmanager@shawbiz.ca and I will forward you some info and websites to check out.
Cheryl
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| Entry Number: 182 | Date Entered: 09/28/05 |
NO COMMENTS?
love ya'lls 656 band Member as well..lol
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| Entry Number: 181 | Date Entered: 09/28/05 |
rock on JM !!!!!
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| Entry Number: 180 | Date Entered: 09/27/05 |
hello people should just get a life with all this gossip going around the rez it is out of hand!
and also i dont think we should be letting people from other communities comming here and exploiting our land and developing our last resourses we have left which is chatam and discovery islands!
stay out all outsiders should leave our undeveloped land alone!
Yes! We all know that they are our hidden treasures so leave them for our people and stay away!
I mean it i will go to great lengths to see that all exploitation of our culture is done by us alone and only us!
we have a hard enough time dealing with non native/ first nation people destoying our ecological sites and raping our artifacts as it is! then to let other people, point out out sacred sites too others, so that they can go and dig out our ancestors for thier personal displays!
anyways,peace and have a good day!
stay off our islands eh!
JM
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| Entry Number: 179 | Date Entered: 09/26/05 |
lol, well said garry....but nevertheless, we are losing sight of things...these entries are getting interesting,but a little agro..respect people..remember...respect...
please don't shut down this webiste....dialgoue is important and it's a means of COMUNNICATION..we need to keep the lines open or it's mental isolation
please we need to still keep talking
by the way,brad
WHERE DO I FIND THE INDIAN ACT?
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| Entry Number: 178 | Date Entered: 09/16/05 |
Hey i think people need to get out more and start living a life instead of living here on the Announcements and David thanks for the park my daughter ready loves it... i take her when i can or when i get time from work... and thanks bradley for all ur kind words and Garry most all thanks for your young voice keep going you a young strong man keep up the good work.. maybe you and bradley should team up... make a good team i tell ya... as for the boot... whom ever is complaining about it.. go ask them y do they do it.. ask them to stop.....write letters to the band dont come on here nothing aint gonna get done if youu come on here complaining about it... ask people for help no one aint gonna do you work for you... Instead of neg' words... here some words of encouagment... Garry keep going buddy your getting well educated Bradley keep being the voice for the youngsters.. love ya'lls 656 band Member as well..lol
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| Entry Number: 177 | Date Entered: 09/16/05 |
It all starts with the alcohol and like what that one person has said... if the boot would stop selling then all the drunks would go home instead of trying to get more alchohol... while DRINKING AND DRIVING.. there has been many people killed for the cause of drinking and driving
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| Entry Number: 176 | Date Entered: 09/16/05 |
I made a mistake in the message I just posted. I meant Harvey instead of "Jose". I'm sorry, I don't know what I was thinking. Could you please correct it?
thanks.
susan poirier
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| Entry Number: 175 | Date Entered: 09/16/05 |
I am thrilled to have been part of one of the first of the Songhees Nation's Aborginal Heritage and Eco Tours of Victoria Harbour. The warmth with which we were embraced by all the guides (whether or not on our boat) has awakened in us a deep interest in the First Nations. Thank you for letting us glimpse your culture. Be sure we will be back!! Especial thanks to David Dick, Lance Crocker, Owen, Jose and everyone else. Susan, Roland and Alison Poirier, Connecticut, USA
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| Entry Number: 174 | Date Entered: 08/30/05 |
I know most kids see alot worse at home.. so people better realize the bigger picture when discussing what our kids are being exposed to. I'm not saying the bootlegging etc is right but I do know that there is alot worse that kids are exposed on the rez.......
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| Entry Number: 173 | Date Entered: 08/29/05 |
YEAH THERE'S A PROJECT FOR YA DAVID. GET RID OF THEM DRUG DEALERS ON THE RESERVE AND CLEAN UP THE BOTTLES FROM PEOPLE DRINKING.... ITS DISGUSTING EVEN MORE SO THAT OUR KIDS ARE EXPOSED TO THIS. AND TO ADD WHYNOT ASK THIS DAMN BOOTLEGGER TO STOP SELLING OR PHONE THEM IN THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE.. ITS PEOPLE LIKE THAT.. THATS KILLING OFF OUR CHILDREN HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED TRYING LONG THE LINE OF TYING TO GET MORE ALCOHOL... ITS A SHAME WHO KNOWS THEY MIGHT BE HERE YET IF THEY WERNT DRINKING AND DRIVING TO GET TO THE "BOOTLEGGER" in response to this its true not only one person can clean up the act of others.... and most of the time its not our people from songhees i see the people going to the boot all the time and i see no one from our rez most of the time... and it isn't davids fault for it .. its all their own fault and yes it is the bootlegers fault as well maybe something should be done about it but i ensure you david cant clean it up himself....lol if he did im sure he'd have a full time job then!!!!!!!!!!...... if anything people should be attacking the people who are selling these drugs and the bootlegger people they cant be that S*upid and not know they are doing an illegal things i mean get real .......... BUT i will agree its a shame our kids do have to see this sorta thing...
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| Entry Number: 172 | Date Entered: 08/28/05 |
Hy'ch'ka to entry # 164 & 171 for your postive suggestion on the community to work together as one. It doesn't take ONE individual to do all the work. IT takes the whole community to come together as ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!Why should it have to be one person that has to do the work that all of us can do. Like I have stated before, WE will never become a strong community unless people break down their barriers of differences,old family grudges and begin to work as one. The park was just ONE of many new beginning to bring our children & parents together to come. So to the person that has demanded ME to do something about the "DRUG DEALERS ON THE RESERVE AND CLEAN UP THE BOTTLES FROM PEOPLE DRINKING AND DRIVING"...WAKE UP & get real (to the person that wrote entry # 164 & 171)
David :)
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| Entry Number: 171 | Date Entered: 08/26/05 |
YEAH THERE'S A PROJECT FOR YA DAVID. GET RID OF THEM DRUG DEALERS ON THE RESERVE AND CLEAN UP THE BOTTLES FROM PEOPLE DRINKING.... ITS DISGUSTING EVEN MORE SO THAT OUR KIDS ARE EXPOSED TO THIS. AND TO ADD WHYNOT ASK THIS DAMN BOOTLEGGER TO STOP SELLING OR PHONE THEM IN THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE.. ITS PEOPLE LIKE THAT.. THATS KILLING OFF OUR CHILDREN HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED TRYING LONG THE LINE OF TYING TO GET MORE ALCOHOL... ITS A SHAME WHO KNOWS THEY MIGHT BE HERE YET IF THEY WERNT DRINKING AND DRIVING TO GET TO THE "BOOTLEGGER"
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| Entry Number: 170 | Date Entered: 08/26/05 |
Hello ~ sorry about the short notice but Saanich Recreation is trying to find a name for the new teen centre opening at Saanich Commonwealth Place this fall. I understand that the Songhees territory extends to Elk Lake and I was wondering if there is a word from your traditional language that would be appropriate for such a drop in teen centre. Unfortunately, I need the names by Monday August 30 2005 so if you have any ideas please email them to me at dontyoudarecloseyoureyes@hotmail.com ASAP! Thanks so much ~ Erin
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| Entry Number: 169 | Date Entered: 08/20/05 |
hello all this is a good website for looking critically at the acts that have been imposed on us, we can either live under foreign governance of we can repatriate our indigenous ways. Depends how much energy you have. I work outside of songhees because whenever i enter the band office i do not feel welcomed. why because i think critically and speak my mind about our elavated social issues. each of us are given leadership qualities this i do believe. i have choosen to work within the urban setting and would have gladly taken a job with songhees if the funds were there. so for change to exist there has to be those that evoke thought and generate interes, whether it be constructive of deconstructive. most if not all indigenous leaders talk about deconstructing the colonial wall and then repatriating there indigenous roots. we have the knowledge and capability to do this within our community. we have people and leaders with the trained capacity. we just do not have the a solid foundation to support them in there initiatives. so when i a pointing out things i know that i am not always right or wrong. i am just stirring the colonial cooking pot to see what recipe comes out next. i really enjoy all the reponses to my email and your perspectives are always appreciated and duely noted. as my goal is just to encourage peoples to think about the reservation/indian act restrictions and how this impacts those that live off reserve. so check out this website nay sxw qa bradley dick
http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/aborl.htm
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| Entry Number: 168 | Date Entered: 08/19/05 |
Most of the time, from what I could see, it's not even people from songhees that are speeding up and down the road. I worry for our pedestrians, we do have some late night walkers.
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| Entry Number: 167 | Date Entered: 08/17/05 |
hey there band members how is it going well it is good to see the site up and going again. To Songhees Band well one thing that i noticed that does work and i hope that i do not offend any 1 for suggesting. Speed dips with a few signs going up the road so that when there is partys then when they wanna speed it is either were they wanna lose there muffler or they wanna make that choice to slow down.
Thanks for taking the time in reading my little letter
Alex George
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| Entry Number: 166 | Date Entered: 08/17/05 |
Hi David!
Seeing all the messages regarding the park, I say, "Don't take anything negative as a personal attack, or let it mar the fact that you should take pride in a job well done". I know how much effort and determination you put in over many years (I hope you have "tenacious" as a personal quality on your resume). As Syl also pointed out, others eventually became involved - but the initial vision was yours.
Some may wonder whether we might have complaints (due to it being built closest to our home) - but throughout the summer with our windows and doors open, the sound of the kids at play has been a joy (even with a few worried moments, when minor "owies" have happened). Although somewhat late for our kids' interest (but no fault of yours), our great nephews/niece - who appear to be part-'monkeys' have had great times there when visiting us, and worn us to a frazzle!
The greatest thing, that we worried about initially, is that the "party-ers" seem to be respecting the place-so far at least. We haven't seen broken bottles around it.
Many thanks for getting the right people on board to help see your vision come to fruition.
- Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 165 | Date Entered: 08/17/05 |
Hello to all;
In case anyone did not receive a flyer, or for those living off reserve - just a quick advertisement for the Songhees Employment Learning Centre, which will be starting up once again in early September.
This term we will be hosting Camosun's "Better Employment Strategies & Techniques" (aka "B.E.S.T.") Program mornings from September through December. Previously hosted several times at the Saanich Adult Ed. Centre and VNFC, this program helps people decide where they are currently at, what they want to do (for employment), then shows them how to get there (kind of like a personalized roadmap). We would especially like to see as many people currently in receipt of Songhees S.A. sign-up for this - to help them realize their dreams. Now matter your age, or whether you had difficulty in the regular school system, this program can help anyone! It can also provide credit towards your Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma.
We will also be continuing with LWebs - Camosun's Adult Basic Education Program which we offer part on-line, part instructor-led classes. This term will also run September through December, with classes Monday through Thursday afternoons. If there is enough interest, we may also be able to offer two evening classes per week. You can take courses in English/Math (from fundamental through to Provincial Grade 12 levels), as well as Fundamental & Intermediate Computer courses. As a registered Camosun student, other on-line courses are also available through BC Campus. Most can be credited towards your Grade 12.
Glen Gray will also continue with Computer Classes, two evenings per week - the content of which will largely be up to the needs of the students.
We are recruiting right now, so please give us a call either at the classroom (386-1319), or you can call me at home (381-3769) for more information or to make an appointment to complete registration forms as soon as possible. Many thanks, and have a great rest-of-summer!
- Bonnie Albany
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| Entry Number: 164 | Date Entered: 08/17/05 |
YEAH THERE'S A PROJECT FOR YA DAVID. GET RID OF THEM DRUG DEALERS ON THE RESERVE AND CLEAN UP THE BOTTLES FROM PEOPLE DRINKING.... ITS DISGUSTING EVEN MORE SO THAT OUR KIDS ARE EXPOSED TO THIS. AND TO ADD WHYNOT AS THIS DAMN BOOTLEGGER TO STOP SELLING OR PHONE THEM IN THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE.. ITS PEOPLE LIKE THAT.. THATS KILLING OFF OUR CHILDREN HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED TRYING LONG THE LINE OF TYING TO GET MORE ALCOHOL... ITS A SHAME WHO KNOWS THEY MIGHT BE HERE YET IF THEY WERNT DRINKING AND DRIVING TO GET TO THE "BOOTLEGGER"
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| Entry Number: 163 | Date Entered: 08/17/05 |
Hey Gary, I think I was a bit grouchy last night when I read your message. (Dealing with 4 sick little kids will do that to ya!) After so many years of working & being in school, sometimes you just get more than a little bored at home. Hopefully someday I will be able to twist Kevin's arm to move back to Nova Scotia where I can work for my own people.
Vanessa
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| Entry Number: 162 | Date Entered: 08/17/05 |
Well well well after 19 entry's(entry #155) later another taker that has decided to jump all over a particular word that "I" placed said in ENTRY 136. FORGIVE me for placing the WORD, "I" in the sentence. Chrissy was the back bone to this project. "I" kept on nagging her and she never gave up on me.And if you remember at the PARK opening, it was made clear infront of everyone, proper Recognition was given to her and my spouse. Furthermore, a personal card of thanks was given to her the following Monday.Again thanks to the entry 155 for your critical thinking. David
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| Entry Number: 161 | Date Entered: 08/16/05 |
Hey Gary, Kevin & I put in for a house on the Songhees. While I may be registered in Nova Scotia... I may end up living in that community (if we ever make it up the list... lol!) & my 4 children are related to that community. Mi'kmaqs are matrilineal, but we always acknowledge the father's side of the family and their relatives. I don't claim to be Songhees and nor will I ever... but I also recognize my connection to that community and my childrens'.
My suggestions are just that suggestions. It just gets a little tiring hearing people talk without taking action. I think we need to empower people if they feel strongly about an issue to go and talk to the council. But if they are constantly talking and getting no where maybe they need to take action.
Also, why would anyone care if someone photocopied a BCR unless they didn't want to take political action on a promise made to the community.
All my relations, Vanessa Nevin
p.s. as long as were talking uncles... Kevin Dick is probably your uncle as well...
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| Entry Number: 160 | Date Entered: 08/15/05 |
Songhees Band members;it,s true Lekwungen Daze is a go for September the forth.
We will provide hamburges and hot dogs and chips and juice and coffee and lots of water.
What we do need are salads and side dishes and lots of extra help in cooking so if you would like to help give me a call.
For the races we need more ideas for toddlers.
I look forward to the big day and I just know it will be a blast.
I have the registration forms for the Squatty Olympics so register early folks.
Phone 384-4467 or E-mail salishspirit@shaw.ca
Butch
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| Entry Number: 159 | Date Entered: 08/14/05 |
Arline, any relation to Harold Belmont?
Cookie
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| Entry Number: 158 | Date Entered: 08/14/05 |
OUR Annual Pow-Wow has gained so much interest from the tourist that frequent our beautiful Victoria City. That there should be brochures handed out in Motels, like six months prior to the event. I am a proud band member to see so much attention to our Band, during the weekend of our Pow-Wow. Although Pow-Wows are more of a Prairie Cultural event, it has certainly put Songhees on the Map, as a event to see during the Summer Time. After seeing the Pow-Wow after so many years here, I see it getting bigger every year. Hats off, for the JOSEPH FAMILY
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| Entry Number: 157 | Date Entered: 08/13/05 |
On behalf of HAROLD JOSEPH AN FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO HELPED US OUT DURRING THE POW WOW UNCLE CHARLIE AN FAMILY,SYL & ANDY AND FAMILY, ALL THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED AS SECURITY,CONCESSION WORKERS.....THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED.....THANKS FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS ABOUT OUR POW WOW.....CHERYL JOSEPH
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| Entry Number: 156 | Date Entered: 08/13/05 |
MY GRANDMOTHER DORTHY SILVER BELMONT WAS A MEMBER OF THE SONGHEES BAND, AND I WOULD LIKE TO HONOR HER ,BY BEADING HER LOGO ON MY BEAEDED VEST, I HAVE LOOKED ON THIS WEB SIGHT AND CANNOT FIND ANYTHING.
THANK YOU ARLINE
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| Entry Number: 155 | Date Entered: 08/12/05 |
David, please be specific when crediting yourself with such a huge accomplishment(your last sentence entry 136). Your determination to see the park built would be more fitting. There was various people involved, Thank you to Songhees Taxation for financial help, and to Chrissy Clarke (taxation administrator) in seeing your same vision, in building this park. And foremost Chief & Council for the park going up.
Thank you David, for your determination in having our park built for our children to play at. SYL
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| Entry Number: 154 | Date Entered: 08/11/05 |
hello to you all, as a community member of the songhees band i can agree to tha dramma that goes around....i sit here and read and think some of the people on here either neeed tums or preperation H take ur picks GUYS lol. the way i see it the chief and council can only do so much in a certain time and they can't jump to everyone needs. and as for media being involved what are they to do. i say the main concern is to pay more attention to the illegal sellin of drugs and booze, it gets annoying hearin people going to THESE places at all hrs of the nite. or even knockin at the wrong door. well i guess i shouldn't add to the belly aching now eh. soo to u all have a good day. as for my name you can call me rezboy
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| Entry Number: 153 | Date Entered: 08/10/05 |
Lekwungen Daze are coming ewveryone...mark SEPTEMBER 4th, 2005 down ...and for all you guys...back by popular demand (probably by the ladies..lol) Mz. Lekwugen.....Does anyone remember who was the last person to be CROWNED MZ. LEKWUGEN..SEE YOU ALL THEIR...Remember we need everyone's HELP to make this event a success!!!!!!!!!Call up Uncle Butch to help him out this is a community event all volunteers.......REMEMBER LEKWUGEN STOMISH had the best CHEER AND the DEFENDING CHAMPIONS....David
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| Entry Number: 152 | Date Entered: 08/10/05 |
Congratulations to my little bro Andrew & my sister-in law Lisa on their marriage this past weekend. Welcome to our big family tree Lisa.We are very happy for you guys. Love your big bro David, Joy, Brianna, Jeff & Shauntelle
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| Entry Number: 151 | Date Entered: 08/10/05 |
Hey Songhees Band members Great News!!we recieved funding for Lekwungen Daze and the date is sunday September the forth.
Bullhead derby starts at noon, team registration for the Squatty Olympics at 12:30 and the fun begins after the opening prayer at 1:00.
Greased pole with a bundle of money at the top and lots of wild and crazy games for all ages.
Back by popular demand Mz.Lekwammen.
A picnic type dinner will be provided after the games and entertainment by the Unity Drummers and Singers.
If you are able to help with cooking or with the races or maybe donate a saled please give me a call 384-4467.
Thank you Chief and Council for allocating the dollars.
In Spirit and Friendship
Butch
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| Entry Number: 150 | Date Entered: 08/08/05 |
LoL if people were to do that they would be doing themselves more trouble then good, think about it, if u handed out copies of ur anouncments to ur people then ud be considered somthing right? a voice to the council should remain to there face, the nets merly a tool for opinions
so yeah i dont think ill be back to the announcments unless im announcing somthing take care all
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 149 | Date Entered: 08/08/05 |
Hey Garry, I think the net can be a real instrument for change. I know that a lot of people (not necessarily this site) like to complain... but in my community some of the people also take it upon themselves to promote change. My cousin, Mike, regularly photocopies band council resolutions and hands them out. Eventhough, I don't always agree with his political perspective, it engages the community more and they know what the heck is going on. Also, my uncle Jim, after hearing about how a councellor shot a black bear cub on the rez handed out pamplets to the entire membership to make sure they knew what to do if a bear came on the rezz again... and how to make the community less appealing to them.
So even if the council doesn't "have the time to come on the net and watch what they're supposedly doing wrong"... they sure will make the time if people start handing out photocopies of band council resolutions.
And even if they are not tech savy... I'm sure the moccasin telegraph will get some of the information to them. LOL!
Vanessa
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| Entry Number: 148 | Date Entered: 08/08/05 |
Hi Brad, hope you had a great weekend! I didn't see you at the Pow Wow but I saw your dad and sister. Ummmm... if you feel so very strongly about the committment to 4 General Meeting per year... maybe you should get a copy of the Resolution made and ask the DIAND political structure (Chief & Band Councillors) why they aren't enforcing their own BCRs. The comment I made about 4 meetings was a bit excessive was only my opinion, but there seems to be a deep need for these meetings to ensure that community gets access to their leadership.
Maybe post the resolution on the site... so there is no confusion. Isn't the net great? Maybe with Cyber space there can be more accountability and transparency.
Vanesa
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| Entry Number: 147 | Date Entered: 08/08/05 |
Congrats to Harold and Songhees for a wonderful powwow
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| Entry Number: 146 | Date Entered: 08/08/05 |
I would like to extend my congratualtions to Harold(Black Jack)for this years Pow Wow it was awsome and also the honour of recieving the flag and my first time being a drum judge thank you for the opportunity.
The high light is the fact that it is alcohol and drug free
and unconditional.
Thank you again Harold and family,Lekwungen Daze Next!!
Butch
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| Entry Number: 145 | Date Entered: 08/08/05 |
To Brad and David and Garry and all Band Members
Its good to read constructive ideas and different points of view, here is an article that was posted on Turtle Island.org it is a very disturbing article and it is even more disturbing knowing that these kinds of narrow minded people still exist in society today not only that but being a so called university prof, hmmm go figure. It is our generation that is going to have to stand up for what we believe in as a whole. So please read and offer any comments you may have regarding this fella and his views.
By the way cut and paste the link at the bottom of the aricle and it takes you to peoples comments about his article,so look what other people have to say. I know its long but please post, its important.
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject: Outdated property rules ghettoize reserve residents
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PERSPECTIVE
August 4, 2005
'Indian industry' no friend to First Nations
Outdated property rules ghettoize reserve residents
(NOTE: This originally appeared on businessedge.ca in July 2005 and is being posted here on Turtle Island Native Network with the expressed written permission from the author )
By Terrance Power
I am angry with myself, and disappointed in Canadians.
On Sunday afternoon, while driving along the seaside near Victoria on Vancouver Island, I was enjoying the view and admiring the million'-dollar homes when - without demarcation and for no apparent reason - I saw two large tracts of economically depressed land that jarred my sensibility.
Within moments, it became apparent: These were First Nations reserves. Why would these people choose to live in substandard conditions when they had clearly wealth? They appeared to "own" hectares of prime residential waterfront land.
Without reflection, I believe most Canadians reach the same conclusion as they view the 600-plus Aboriginal land reserves across Canada. But to draw such a conclusion would be wrong. The situation exists because we let it exist. WE have permitted this social injustice to thrive for almost 130 years.
The Indian Act segregates Indians from Canadian society and, since 1876, has prevented First Nations people from buying and selling their reserve lands. About 1.3 million Aboriginal people live in Canada - approximately one-third of them on reservations, according to a recently released Statistics Canada report citing 2001 (the most recent available) census figures.
You and I as Canadians, without much thought to the underlying rationale, take for granted our ability to buy, sell and encumber land. Yet this is not the case for these Canadians.
Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto, in his bestselling book The Mystery of Capital, identified with clarity that citizens of developing and underdeveloping countries remain poor because they can not access capital. Among other things, these countries do not have property law infrastructure. He could have been writing about Canada's First Nations people.
Since 1997, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has championed the need to establish private property rights for Aboriginals on reserves. Sara MacIntyre, the association's B.C. director, notes: "There is opposition for change within the industry. Chiefs and councils currently control federal funding and the band's wealth. It is the chiefs and councils that determine who on the reservation gets housing. The Indian industry is big business."
According to Statistics Canada, the federal government turns over to the chiefs and councils about 90 per cent of the $7 billion budgeted annually for Aboriginal spending. Little wonder there is resistance among some native leaders.
"There are a number of innovative bands attempting to find a way around the public policy obstacles arising from the Indian Act," notes MacIntyre. "The Six Nations located in the province of Ontario has created a certificate of possession to overcome the inability to own property. By issuing a certificate of possession, individual band members can obtain mortgages from a number of lending institutions such as the Bank of Montreal."
The mortgages are guaranteed by band councils and the federal government, MacIntyre notes. If the property is foreclosed on, it is bought by the band and therefore ownership remains on-reserve.
"In British Columbia, the West Bank Reserve is an anomaly. As a result of their successful treaty negotiations with the provincial government, unlike most other reserves in British Columbia, they have been able to replicate the Ontario initiative and have issued similar certificates of possession to some of their band members," MacIntyre explains.
Because of our political leaders' inability or unwillingness over the past 150 years to right this wrong, Canada's First Nations people have missed the opportunity for wealth creation. While you and I have seen our home values rise dramatically during the past few years, federal legislation and the surrounding Canadian public policy have prevented First Nations people from participating in this asset appreciation and continue to trap Aboriginals in a poverty cycle.
Without the ability to raise capital, as de Soto notes, how can First Nations entrepreneurs start a business? How can they send their children to schools and universities with ever-increasing tuitions?
How do they lever their waterfront property that I drove by that Sunday to improve their quality of life? "The public is just not aware of this injustice," MacIntyre says.
However, "the winds of change are shifting," she also observes. "Of recent date, there appears a slight recognition from Indian Affairs that private property rights must be given to First Nations people."
As a Canadian, to permit this apartheid, to permit segregation of one class of our citizens, to permit these forms of ghettos, is repugnant.
It's ironic that our political leaders, with increasing frequency, visit developing countries and publicly comment about the importance of observing human rights. A few weeks ago, for example, during Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai's visit to Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin spent a considerable amount of time lecturing Van Khai on the importance of human rights.
Yet those same political leaders drive daily past disenfranchised Canadians who have for almost 130 years been denied social justice and basic human rights. It's time to set this right.
(Terrance Power is a Wharton Fellow and professor of strategic and international studies with the faculty of management at Royal Roads University in Victoria. He can be reached at tpower@businessedge.ca)
http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/10168.cfm
Thanks Ronny
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| Entry Number: 144 | Date Entered: 08/07/05 |
Hmm Yeah havnt looked At announcments latly been rather busy but yes david i am very aware of who my family is on this reserve and all reserves so forgive me if im rude some things needed to be said and i had said them also also i may be young but i do understand a lot like somebody said i was brought up by my grandparents, and history and myth is my favourite thing to study .. and brad i was there at some of the band meeting and has heard you speak your opinions and i think only there the council will have heard anybodies veiws cause they dont have the time to come on the net and watch what they're supposedly doing wrong,
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 143 | Date Entered: 08/07/05 |
Thank you Cookie i think this is the first positive feedback in terms of critical thinking, and Garry I am glad you are looking deeper into these things that bind our nations across "Canada". If you punch in Indian Act on google it should come up as a government site. But there is another site called bill hendersons aboriginal law site and this has alot of good information about the political walls we must break down. Oh yeah and Vanessa, the band agreed to four meeting a year so the set the tone but have not lived up to the task. It is misleading and is a non commital stance to their "commmunity". When in reality their community is the binding "Indian Act" which we have to work out side of to get any community development happening. Lets start asking about the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in our community, how will it benefit all that are classed as SONGHEES? and what are the marketing ethics they are following? How do they tend to inform us about new development? after all the band gets about 60,000-70,000 per band member to represent us, we know that about 60% of this goes toward government and administration fees. So what you need to ask is how does the 25,000-30,000 dollars benefit you and your family and what do we as a community have to show for it? Ask question? But prepare for no answer. if that happens what are you willing to do to ensure that our community has a BAND CODE OF ETHICS. My dad formulated one for the band and proposed it to chief and council. I do not know if he has had a response. Nor do i know if this information got out to the community. I hope it does as it would be a solid foundation to build on. hay sxw qa nu schala cha Bradley (still off reserve and misrepresented)
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| Entry Number: 142 | Date Entered: 08/06/05 |
Bradley, you are the young voice. Keep it up, it gives me hope for my children who are too young to understand what happened, what is happening, and what may happen. Your voice has started some of these young people to wonder. (Grr...I got mad remembering what trutch was like)
Cookie
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| Entry Number: 141 | Date Entered: 08/05/05 |
Hey David,
I was wondering about the political dynamics of the Songhees Band Council. I know that one of the posting said that the Songhees was supposed to have 4 general meetings per year (in my mind that's a bit excessive... being on a former board member for a non-profit society), but there needs to be an some avenue to create change. Is there anyway you can request that you be put on the Songhees Band Council Meeting agenda? You don't have to be a band councillor to present an issue and be on the agenda... but you would need a band councillor to make the motion (or put forward the BCR). This BCR could instruct the Band Administration to fully investigate the impacts of this air pollution/poor air quality (dust), and to seek solutions (or funding to implement a solution). To make this motion/BCR effective you may want to look at attaching a reasonable timeframe. Also, you could have discussion within the band council meeting to see if you could attach a department (like the lands department or the most suitable department) to be responsible for completing these tasks. According to my understanding of the Band Council governance structure, you should be able to work towards improving the quality of life for the community by presenting your case to the political leadership. Also from a policy/program standpoint, by creating a political motion you are demonstrating NEED from the grassroots. When the staff wright their proposals, they can demonstrate to their potential funders that this issue is important to the community. I know this seems a bit strange (because you should be able to just tell people this is a problem and get some action)... but sometimes you have to use the tools available to you to achieve meaningful change.
Vanessa
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| Entry Number: 140 | Date Entered: 08/05/05 |
Hey David, I really like your entry (#136). You are really demonstrating an open & engaging spirit that promotes healthy dialogue. Vanessa
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| Entry Number: 139 | Date Entered: 08/05/05 |
i took it upon myself to learn these thing and i wish more young people were interested in doing this. this is what i am passionate about and i guess you could say i have a one track mind for the deconstructing the political binds that have been imposed on our people. so yes garry i was a bit hasty, my apologies but i have spoken at band meeting and have voiced my critical concerns. my wish is that others start questioning the government wash that is happening in our communities. think critically and do not accept canadian government propoganda. our voice has to start somewhere. hay sxw qa bradley
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| Entry Number: 138 | Date Entered: 08/05/05 |
David, Garry is more then aware of his family ties here, they are taught from birth, in case YOU didn't know, their Dad shares the same name as Butch, thus the respect we show to him, as well as to the Sam's from this reserve. Jupe is more close to the relatives he has here then the ones in Saanich. and Bradley, keep up with the information, it will get through to the person you least expect. Also, honey draws more bees than sour opinions. But I was wondering, perhaps Butch could help, do the social studies classes in the high schools address "The Indian Act"? or do they still give the washed out anglican/catholic version of what really happened to our ancestors? I will ask at the schools this year. People may have negative opinions, but it is just that, THEIR opinions they are entitled to as we are entitled to ours. Please lets not let negativity ruin this message board as it done in the past. I like to read information here. (I sign my name to my posts)
Cookie
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| Entry Number: 137 | Date Entered: 08/05/05 |
Bradley your the one posting messages like it some social studies class hereall hes asking where can he find that im sure you had help FINDING THE WAY!
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| Entry Number: 136 | Date Entered: 08/04/05 |
Thank you NEPHEW Garry for sharing your opinions and trying to be a positive inspirng person in our community. Nephew, I would like to invite you to come and visit me at anytime. You know we are related through your Dad Garry Sam Jr 2nd, your dad & I are cousin's and that makes you my nephew...:)and Brad is your Uncle too..isn't that crazzzzzzyyyyyyyyy...wow family ties through BLOOD..lol....Come on neph on your comment "i dont see any of our own members doing anything about anything , I have been walking the talk as one would say. I have been trying to do good in our community and pp only have neg. opinions..even you had neg opinions about the park I had built for the community...David :)
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| Entry Number: 135 | Date Entered: 08/03/05 |
Woo Hoo Vanessa!! lol good response i was sayin somthin like that.. it was in regards to a nother Band.. People are just never happy with anything thats given to them.. they seen Teenagers are inpatient and always dont get what they want well i think some people should know what i was saying there ;)
~garry
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| Entry Number: 134 | Date Entered: 08/03/05 |
Garry look it up yourself you do not need me to show you the way.
Bradley
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| Entry Number: 133 | Date Entered: 08/02/05 |
LOL! The comments about the angry website make me laugh. OMG you should see my own community's MSN group discussion... this is so tame. Atleast your not calling the council, the "Crazy dumb eight," or talking about how you think the chief has "bi-polar disorder," or threatening each other with bodily harm.
One of the really good comments that was made... is if your gonna say something at least own it and sign your name to it. And, I always believe if you got something to say... don't hide... stand up and be heard. People might not always agree with you... but they'll know where you are coming from.
Vanessa
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| Entry Number: 132 | Date Entered: 08/02/05 |
haha.. its getting more and more drama by the minute! the Band isnt all that bad like i said many times before it could be worst! even though we have Druggies, Alkys and violence WHOS doing anything to stop it? i dont see any of our own members doing anything about anything.. if you want somthing done do it yourself if the band wont answer you maybe you should do it yourself.. i think ive seen Communities band together to do somthing together and it got done.. we shouldn't lay our problems on somebody else and by the way Brad where can I look at the 'Indian Act'? I just want to know i dont think i want to read it in the announcments lol.. thanx
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 131 | Date Entered: 08/02/05 |
YAY!!hello everyone,hope every1 is doing great.l was surfin the net&l came across this page again.l put your site in my fav.1st of all l'd like to say hi to my Sister Ann (miss u sis).lm still workin hard as ever.it is very hot here it's like your in an oven.oops for yous that dont kn me(lm mary,annabell sister.l live 2 provinces over fr yous looks @time:10:42pm here.lm an assistant cook l work around the elders.l serve them their lunches,l make sure there's lots of coffe n tea,we send out M.O.W.& suppers ready for certain elders.l call out bingo every wed lol lm still not good at playing BINGO.l wash my clients(elders)laundry each week,l do lite excerise(chair) with them each day.l love my job ok l muti task lol answer phones when needs be.l'd like to congrat lucy on her mariage,sorry hun l couldnt make it but yous was in my thoughts.l'd like to say hello to all members too.lol l better sign off before this becomes a book.tc everyone,wavess as l log off..oh if anyone reads this please make sure to say hi to my sister ann george l call her (Mrs G.)for me and ty :-)
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| Entry Number: 130 | Date Entered: 08/01/05 |
Something to consider if our band is not working in the best interest of those living on or off reserve. The provisions or outlined in section 11. This would be the first step we would need to take if there is no interested in assisting all that are registred as Songhees Band Members.
(4) Where a band amalgamates with another band or is divided so as to constitute new bands, any person who would otherwise have been entitled to have his name entered in the Band List of that band under this section is entitled to have his name entered in the Band List of the amalgamated band or the new band to which that person has the closest family ties, as the case may be.
R.S., 1985, c. I-5, s. 11; R.S., 1985, c. 32 (1st Supp.), s. 4, c. 43 (4th Supp.), s. 2.
For your families sake look up the Douglas Treaties and see which one your ancestors signed and then ask yourself who you identify as. Are you Lkwungen or are you Songhees? Songhees was a name coopted by the government and Lkwungen refers to our lands. Douglas Treaties are a stepping stone to understanding where you are from, more research would need to be conducted to see truly where your roots are. As we did not just occupy the inner harbour, we had several different settlements and what is now known as victoria is just one settlement. hay sxw qa Bradley
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| Entry Number: 129 | Date Entered: 08/01/05 |
In 2000, at one of our band meetings we requested that there be 4 band general meeting a year. What happened to this? The band council at that time agreed to this and yet have not lived up to this committment. Why? I do not know. They also committed to the inception of a policy and procedure manual, has this been created yet? I do not know. I guess one of the problems is that there is no transparency within the "Indian Act". And that is all that it is an "Act", it is Indian acting on behalf of the "Government", not for the community. When was the last time you read the Indian Act? Does it still work in your favour? or is it there for the benefit of the elites within our community? I do not know. Lets start asking these simple and honourable questions and see what kind of response we get. SO THIS IS ME REQUESTING A BAND MEETING FOR THE SONGHEES NATION, A MEETING THAT INCLUDES ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. I REQUEST THAT THE ELECTED CHIEF AND COUNCIL HAVE A MISSION STATEMENT OR GOALS MADE VISIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY. GOALS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE GOVERNMENTS INTENT, SINCERE GOALS THAT EMMINATE APATHY FOR OUR LKWUNGEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. hay sxw qa Bradley
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| Entry Number: 128 | Date Entered: 08/01/05 |
Congratulations to Lucy and Mike! Was a beautiful event. Thank you to the band members and neighbours for being tolerant of our visitors and guests (that was just PART of each family) and Good luck to Harold Joseph and family on your wonderful event coming up! There is a positive feeling on the pow wow grounds because of your good intentions and family togetherness to "Keeping the Spirit going". Our little reserve is well known to the Pow Wow circuit, and it is all positive. I have heard people from as far as Alberta and as near as Esquimalt going away saying they felt good. This is the event my children really look forward to, and so do I. Take care everyone, and lets support Harold and have a good time this weekend at the Pow Wow!
Cookie
(walks away singing rolling stones song angie.....a.n.g.i.e.) LOL
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| Entry Number: 127 | Date Entered: 07/31/05 |
Why can't the leaders that were elected to govern our Nation see what is going on, people are typing there anger on here because there is no one or no where else to voice and debate concerns that come up on a daily basis,(like a council meeting open to members) maybe once every couple of weeks but no all you get told to do is write a letter, and you do but you get no response. Our Administrator and Leaders have to realize that there is no Community direction
no long term planning we just fly by the seat of our pants which by the way are wearing pretty thin, so I ask when are our leaders going to stop putting patches over the holes and start being accountable to the people, don't be afraid call a meeting and let these people put it all on the table then you can decide where to go from there, cause like stated before this site is getting a little embarassing these are all issues that could be addressed at a membership meeting rather than people being forced to air there dirty laundry for all other Nations and public to read. Concerned Community Member
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| Entry Number: 126 | Date Entered: 07/31/05 |
LoL a little sensitve arnt u, whats a matter howcome you dont want to leave your name? if your a band member you'd understand why its so full of anger because its how our band is! its just how its going to be when a bunch of natives are together either concerned or offended its never going to be a peacful thing not online anyway... so leave us alone if you dont like th website then just dont viset it its as simple as one, two,three.. Sorry You feel that way about all of our posts
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 125 | Date Entered: 07/30/05 |
to all songhees members i think it would be best we just get rid of this site here all it causes is GRIEF & ANGER against our community..TOO TOO MUCH ANGER ON THIS SITE
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| Entry Number: 124 | Date Entered: 07/30/05 |
hey there DAVE DICK too be honest with you.to me it seems the only way you can talk to the band NOW DAYS is through the MEDIA..try calling CH6 OR NEW VI
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| Entry Number: 123 | Date Entered: 07/30/05 |
LoL My David arnt we a lil angry... thanks for the park by the way i like to say good post Vanessa but these people arnt happy in till they can complain about somthing its okay David.. it will grow and i know u did ur best! i think its okay my siblings liked to play there in till some angry Parent yelled @ them without thinking of what she was doing she had good intentions but she took it all the wrong way.. oh well yeah but anyway the park there was really an unsafe choice to place there because sadly our reserve is known for the bootlegger and the white people like to come and walk up n down the road or even cruise on it! we need somthing to slow down traffic I dont know if i can remember seeing that 'Slow down for kids sake!' sign up anymore.. and i also want to Congrat my cousin Lucy on her wedding!
and the powwow is coming up pretty fast i hope to see a fun safe clean powwow!!
~Garry.. My post isnt like they usually are i Thank all of you who had shared there opinions with mine and thank you all who enjoyed them and came n told me in person!! :D
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| Entry Number: 122 | Date Entered: 07/28/05 |
To the comment on ENTRY:120,
I HAVE WRITTEN LETTERS TO OUR CHIEF & COUNCIL SENSE 1998(I HAVE THE LETTER's IF YOU WANT SEE IT)REGARDING SPEEDING & DUST. 3 members of my family have asama!!!!!!!and you tell me to wait. Come live beside me for a week or better yet come look at my van & house and see all the dust. Try to breath dusty air w/ asama and see how many times you end up at the hospital. We have to live this everyday. As for the comment "wait and be patient and u shall", I have been waiting for 6 years!!!!!!!!!!!! I have made several suggestions in my letters and yet the band administration will not respond to my letters or suggestions. I will be going to the MEDIA NEXT IF NOTHING IS going to be done by the end of summer. I guess people aren't brave enough to place their names after their letters. David Dick
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| Entry Number: 121 | Date Entered: 07/28/05 |
Thank you to all the people that have critisize what I did for our community. I took the incentive that knowone else wanted to do for our community for FREE!!!! I didn't ask for any payment or honorary and NOR WILL I EXCEPT ONE. I TOOK A YEAR OF MY TIME AT MY OWN FAMILIES EXPENSE TO PHONE playground companies across Canada to gather information. I STARTED something for community to build on. The idea was to build a safe place for families to come together. If you would like to see playground equipment for younger children go ahead and find the funding $$$$$$ to build it go ahead. To the people that have & continue to critize my work come see me in person!!!!!!! At least I PLACE MY NAME after my letters SO PEOPLE CAN SEE WHAT I PUBLISH ON OUR SITE!!!!!If you really want to be productive come visit me to start the second phase......David Dick
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| Entry Number: 120 | Date Entered: 07/27/05 |
I think having a park is good but that dust and ppl speeding has to be done ill agree to that but it takes time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! see demand for things and you wont get them... wait and be patient and u shall recieve everyone in the offices cant tend to everything or get everything done at once if they dropped everything when people demanded then nothing! would get done!.. WAIT
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| Entry Number: 119 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
Oh and i would like 2 see this website be updated... with more updated pictures and have happy people on here...
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| Entry Number: 118 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
hey i said hi to everyone but garry........ ( its and Inside joke) he knows who i am.....lol... anyways... wanted to see if he responded to our lil joke.. but i see its not on here!!!!!!!!!
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| Entry Number: 117 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
I can see how that the songhees park isn't good for little kids... I really like the park out in Sidney... that has different sections for different age groups... but we always can't have it all right away. Also, as parents we all have to judge for ourselves if a particular play area is age appropriate for our kid(s). I think the Songhees playground is like any park it takes time for all the kinks to be worked out (its only a few months old) and will probably change over time to better meet the needs of the community. That being said, I think the tremendous amount of time and energy it takes to get a playground like the one on the songhees has to be awknowledged! Vanessa Nevin
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| Entry Number: 116 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
lol well isnt this a nice site to see. HI everyone. i came on here to say CONGRATS to muh Cousin Lucy for her Wedding thats going to happen on Saturday so yeah CONgrats.....lol
Miss Maring G's
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| Entry Number: 115 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
AHem a betterment for our kids - yes something should be done about that dust... but might i add that... THAT PARK ISNT good for lil children i have seen some young ones get hurt from it... that park is designed for bigger children for the ages at least 6 its a nice park not tryna critisize but i think a the park should have been looked over and made for all ages! TRUE get another park beside it for younger children say sorta preschool rage
yes something should be there for them but parents or family members should be there
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| Entry Number: 114 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
yeah my baby got hurt at that park i think its too big for her its nice to have something here for the children but its too big for my baby :{
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| Entry Number: 113 | Date Entered: 07/26/05 |
well if it wasnt for the boot leggers then there wouldnt be as much drinking and driving
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| Entry Number: 112 | Date Entered: 07/25/05 |
Hey David, Can't Chief and council pass a BCR to reduce the speed limit if necesary... and look into some First Nation policing or in the meantime invite the RCMP to patrol that area. My cousin died drinking and driving... we've lost enough people to that dysfunctional and illegal behaviour. Vanessa
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| Entry Number: 111 | Date Entered: 07/25/05 |
ooops... Paul Tennant's Aboriginal People and Politics is a really good read if your interested in history & politics. Vanessa Nevin
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| Entry Number: 110 | Date Entered: 07/22/05 |
pertaining too entry 102 Garry I did not call anybody a drunk that is another excerpt from someones elses words if you read carefully then you would understand my personal perspective, your words are great and yes I do judge harshly because there is a lot a stake for our future leaders. I do not judge anyones lifestyle on their own time as it is none of my business, there is a quote I am fond of by Gandhi "be the change you wish to see in the world" I am merely living my bliss as an off reserve indigenous person and the individual that posted the drunkeness just has not clearly identified themselves where as I HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT IN MY CONCERNS. So please read the reservation act that I have attached and then formulate how it will benefit us. Decontructing colonial methodolgy is going to take time but it has to start somewhere.
Thanks for your words Garry, hay sxw qa Bradley Dick aka off reserve and misrepresented
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| Entry Number: 109 | Date Entered: 07/22/05 |
key phrases to think about:
extinguishment of Indian title/without legal assistance(or the inclusion of indigenous forms of law)/ to date fishing weirs of the San Juan is not being practiced and our burial grounds are being desicrated continually under the repatriation act. which is supposed to assist indigenous communities but really is the for those that wish econimic development of private lands, the surveying officers having instructions to meet their wishes in every particular and to include in each reserve the permanent village sites, the fishing stations, and Burial grounds, cultivated land and all the favourite resorts of the tribes…”/ here is a quote from Joseph Trutch who help lay the foundation for the Reservation act, Trutch had described Indians as “the ugliest and laziest creatures I ever saw & we shod. as soon think of being afraid of our dogs as of them” / Trutch had his own perception of us and here is another quote from a person who created the reservation act, “I have not yet met with a single Indian of pure blood whom I consider to have attained even the most glimmering perception of the Christian creed”/ here is another quote from a colonizer who helped in the development of the reservation act, “the Indians have no right to any land beyond what may be necessary for their actual requirements”, so lets rethink the benefits of reservation lands and ask the government to be accountable for racist comments by their past leaders and ask for recognition for ill negotiations on their behalf and perhaps our lands will florish in a sense of identity. Hay sxw qa Bradley
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| Entry Number: 108 | Date Entered: 07/22/05 |
This is not the Discovery Channel,, last time i checked, this is a announcement website. Social studies is not in session.
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| Entry Number: 107 | Date Entered: 07/22/05 |
yes something should be done about that dust... but might i add that... THAT PARK ISNT good for lil children i have seen some young ones get hurt from it... that park is designed for bigger children for the ages at least 6 its a nice park not tryna critisize but i think a the park should have been looked over and made for all ages! TRUE get another park beside it for younger children say sorta preschool rage
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| Entry Number: 106 | Date Entered: 07/22/05 |
(What's going on here Guys? Ask yourself this question.. Are you "Preditors" or "Protectors" of women? And consider teaching your son's some respect for female's and themselves. We only have each other to look out for one another.)..... thank you for that..I a want to express my self on that... i have a daughter who was with a boy who use to beat up my daughter. i appreciate this being said as we know learning abuse came from the residential schools as well as the alcohol our people are poisoned with is horrible stuff but no one should be judged not everyone knows what one another have been through in their lives sometimes shutting everything out using alcohol helps ease their pain not a good way to shut it out by they were not taught how to brush things away and maybe they never got teachings as fast as our kids today can learn.. back then our people were forbidden to speak our language and our children were taken away and only god knows what happend to them. and only they know what happend to them.. so please dont critize eachother on here.... help one another stick beside one another. remember that prayer brother and sister i've got a message from the lord brother and sister i've got a message from the lord love one another forgive one another. i heard this message and prayer and if you really think about it. it is a message help one another songhees is the orignal caretakers of the lands...
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| Entry Number: 105 | Date Entered: 07/21/05 |
Songhees pow-wow august 5-6-7 of 2005
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| Entry Number: 104 | Date Entered: 07/21/05 |
and i am wondering lol about the disrecpecting women thing.. whos not treating them right? lol.. umm and yeah i forgot to comment on the 'would if we were to lose it all through the indian act' thing i would like to remind you that not all of us rely on the band and many of you do like to cut down on howmuch they couldnt help you because u relied on it to much supposedly?? but its bound to happen right? we will lose it and much of you who took it for granted will realize its a thing to get used to right? the band does give us things that help but not things we need, i personally like to thank them for doing things people take for granted.. sorry if i had offended anybody with my previous posts Thank you again!
~Garry
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| Entry Number: 103 | Date Entered: 07/21/05 |
Sorry I signed tha last one about the comments for me
~garry.. forgot to sign it
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| Entry Number: 102 | Date Entered: 07/21/05 |
thank you for your compliments who ever posted that thing of me being a wise man, lol i do not think of myself a wise man i merly learn from what i se.. but to brad i was not referring the small land we live on we call a rez's Laws i was suggesting that you are judging the people on it because they rely on there band and i get the impression you think quickly to judge when we all know somebody supports there habit because of somthing that may of happend to them and do not know how to deal with it, and surly off reserve people can express there opinions but dont expect a basket of roses when your calling everybody a drunk!
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| Entry Number: 101 | Date Entered: 07/21/05 |
| Read this and see what you think about the Reservation Act after this, think critically as to who made the rule and who benefitted from them. Douglas Reserve Policy: 1858-1864
Douglas severed his ties with the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1858 and took an
appointment as Governor of both western colonies in the same year. Shortly afterwards, he
formulated his general policy toward the native people along with a plan for extinguishment
of Indian title. Communicated to Lytton in a Despatch dated 14 March 1859, Douglas’s
program provided for the “moral elevation of the native Indian races,” the settlement of
natives in self-supporting villages and the eventual inclusion of them in the economic and
cultural milieu of the European colonizers. Lord Carnarvon, in the absence of Lytton,
conveyed to Douglas his approval of the Colonial plan and suggested that “measures of
liberality and justice may be adopted for compensating them for the surrender of the
territory which they had been taught to regard as their own”(Carnarvon to Douglas, 11 April
1859, Papers Connected…, p. 18). Carnarvon’s Despatch reflected a continuation of the farreaching
latitude and trust extended to James Douglas by both the Hudson’s Bay Company
and the Imperial Government. Virtually single-handedly, and without legal assistance,
Douglas laid out a plan for the settlement of the Indian land question consistent with the
principles of the Royal Proclamation and the intentions of Great Britain.
Despite the financial constraints under which Douglas was forced to operate in the
years following 1858, there is no question that Douglas adopted a policy of “liberality and
justice” as suggested to him in the Despatch from Carnarvon. Douglas intended that
reserves marked out in this period were to give the Indians as much land as they wanted.
This is a very clear thrust of Douglas’s policy and there can be no disputing his intentions in
this regard. In a letter from Charles Good (on behalf of the Colonial Secretary) to R.C.
Moody, the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, it is clear that Governor Douglas
instructed that the Indian reserves were to be “defined as they may be severally pointed out
by the Natives themselves” (Good to Moody 5 March 1861, Papers Connected…, p. 21). The
position established by the Governor with respect to the size of reserves was reaffirmed by
Moody in a letter to (Assistant Commissioner of Lands) Cox on 6 March 1861:
With regard to the former, I have received instructions from
His Excellency to communicate with you on the subject and
to request that you will mark out distinctly all the Indian
Reserves in your District, and define their extent as they may
be severally pointed out by the Indians themselves.
(Moody to Cox, 6 March 1861, Papers Connected…, p. 21)
Furthermore, when word reached Douglas on several occasions about the
inadequacies of reserves or native dissatisfaction with land allotted to them, he immediately
ordered the re-staking of land to conform with their wishes:
That reserve is so small, not exceeding 50 acres of land, as to
be altogether insufficient to raise vegetables enough for their
own use.
I beg that you will, therefore, immediately cause the
existing reserves to be extended in conformity with the
wishes of the Natives, and to include therein an area so large
as to remove from their minds all causes of dissatisfaction.
Notwithstanding my particular instructions to you,
that in laying out Indian Reserves, the wishes of the Natives
themselves, with respect to boundaries should in all cases be
complied with. I hear very general complaints of the
smallness of the areas set apart for their use.
(Douglas to Moody, 23 April 1863, Papers Connected…, pp. 26-7)
Douglas intended that the natives be treated no differently than British subjects. With
respect to pre-emption rights, Douglas supported the right of Indians to pre-empt lands
outside reserve boundaries in the same manner and by following the same procedures as
could be effected by white men:
With reference to your letter of the 27th ultimo, on the subject
of the purchase of a Suburban Lot of Land by an Indian, on
the same terms as it could be purchased by a white man, I am
directed by the Governor to inform you that there can be no
objection to your selling lands to the Natives on the same
terms as they are disposed of to any purchasers in the colony
whether British subjects or aliens.
(Young to Moody, 18 June 1862, Papers Connected…, p. 24)
Furthermore, in a Despatch from Young, the Colonial Secretary to Moody on 5 April, 1861,
it is clear that Douglas wished to minimize disputes about reserve boundaries by issuing for
the publication of the position and extent of the reserves:
His Excellency further directs me to convey to you his
instructions that the position and extent of all spots of land,
now set apart as Government or Indian Reserves, are to be
forthwith published in three different places in each district
where there may be such Reserves, and also in the local
newspapers, and should it so happen that circumstances may
afterwards render it expedient to relinquish any such reserve,
notice of the same is to be likewise published for 2 months at
least, before any sale or occupation of the reserve lands be
permitted; and His Excellency requests you will furnish him,
at your earliest convenience, with a rough general sketch of
the country, exhibiting the different districts, and also as near
as may be the land already alienated by the Government.
(Young to Moody, 5 April 1861, Papers Connected…, p. 22)
Douglas was concerned to secure the protection of the Crown for the Indians.
Acting under the authority and instructions of the Imperial Government, he recognized the
Indian title and the tribal character of the title, but declared the title vested in the Crown by
which he meant that the right of reversionary interest was with the Crown. The specifics of
Douglas’s intent are clearly illustrated in a letter written by Douglas in retirement following a
dispute over amounts of acreage that arose in a later administration. The letter states that “in
laying out Indian reserves no specific number of acres was insisted on. The principle
followed in all cases was to leave the extent and selection of land, entirely optional with the
Indians who were immediately interested in the Reserve; the surveying officers having
instructions to meet their wishes in every particular and to include in each reserve the
permanent village sites, the fishing stations, and Burial grounds, cultivated land and all the
favourite resorts of the tribes…” Douglas states that the intention of this procedure was the
“securing to each community their natural or acquired rights; of removing all cause for
complaint on the ground of unjust deprivation of the land indispensable for their
convenience or support, and to provide against the occurrence of agrarian disputes with the
white settlers.” Douglas assures his questioner on these matters that it was never intended
that the Indians were to be limited to ten acres per family and that “we were prepared, if
such had been their wish, to have made for their use much more extensive grants.”
Moreover as a safeguard and protection to these Indian
communities who might, in their primal state of ignorance
and natural improvidence have made away with the land, it
was provided that these reserves should be the common
property of the tribes and that the title should remain vested
in the Crown, so as to be unalienable by any of their own
acts.
Douglas wisely added that “This letter may be regarded and trusted as an official
communication.” However, for reasons unknown, Douglas’s important letter, written in
October 1874, was not included in the Papers Connected to the Indian Land Question, appended
to the Minutes of the Legislative Assembly, 1875.
Instructions for laying out the Douglas Reserves
The general background, then, to the Douglas reserve policy was that the Indians
were to have as much land as they wanted, that the Indians themselves were to point out the
position and extent of their lands, and that, in order to minimize disputes over pre-emption,
reserve boundaries were to be published before settlement could take place.
The details of the Douglas reserve policy are further illustrated upon examination of
the Governor’s instructions to the individuals involved in marking out the reserves. In a
letter from Parsons, of the Royal Engineers, instructing Sapper Turnbull as to the
procedures to be followed in laying out reserves, it is stated that:
You will take an early opportunity of staking and marking out
in the District you are now stationed, all Indian villages, burial
places, reserves, etc., as they may be pointed out to you by
the Indians themselves, subject, however, to the decision of
the District Magistrate as to the extent of the land so claimed
by them. Make sketches of the locality and give dimensions
of claim, sending them to this office after acquainting the
Magistrate of what you have done. Be very careful to satisfy
the Indians so long as their claims are reasonable, and do not
mark out any disputed lands between whites and Indians
before the matter is settled by the Magistrate, who is
requested to give you every assistance.
(Parsons to Turnbull, 1 May 1861, Papers Connected…, p. 22)
Another set of instructions issued by Douglas provided that the Indians were to have as
much land as they wished and in no case was a reserve of less than 100 acres to be laid out
(Mr. William McColl’s Report, 16 May 1864, Papers Connected…, p. 43).
On occasion, complaints reached Douglas that reserves along the Fraser River were
not extensive enough for cultivation of land to an adequate level. Without delay, Douglas
ordered that the reserve be immediately enlarged:
I beg that you will, therefore, immediately cause the existing
reserve to be extended in conformity with the wishes of the
Natives, and to include therein an area so large as to remove
from their minds all causes of dissatisfaction.
(Douglas to Moody, 23 April 1863, Papers Connected…, pp. 26-27)
It is virtually impossible to reconstruct from available historical records a
comprehensive list of reserves laid out during the later years of the Douglas administration.
In some cases, reserves were inadequately staked out due to adverse weather conditions,
limited resources, and the pressure to complete the allocation of reserves in order that roads
might be built to facilitate transportation to the gold fields of the Interior. Were they readily
accessible, files from the Department of Lands, Parks and Housing might provide summary
information regarding government reserves established during this period. In instances
where sketches were made, they are of primarily artistic or historical interest.
In the years following Douglas’s retirement, the policy established during his
administration, was altered substantially. The effect of the failure to establish a selfperpetuating
policy soon became apparent. Because his land policy had not been established
by statute, it was subject to misinterpretation and manipulation when individuals less
favourably disposed towards the Indians came to power.
Indian Land Policy in Transition
In 1864, James Douglas retired from the governorship and Joseph Trutch was
appointed Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works. His appointment marked the
beginning of profound shift in policy concerning Indian lands. With Douglas’s retirement,
the administration of the colonies was dominated by individuals who were much less
favourably disposed towards the Indians than Douglas had been. Trutch was the leading
figure among them.
In contrast with Douglas, Trutch held a pejorative view of North American Indians.
AS early as 1850, while living in the United States, Trutch had described Indians as “the
ugliest and laziest creatures I ever saw & we shod. as soon think of being afraid of our dogs
as of them” (Trutch to Charlotte Trutch, 23 June 1850, Trutch Papers, folder A1.b). Douglas
had most often referred to indigenous peoples as “Native Indians”, but Trutch rarely
described them as anything other than “savages” and was skeptical about their capacity for
“improvement”. “I have not yet met with a single Indian of pure blood whom I consider to
have attained even the most glimmering perception of the Christian creed” (Trutch to
Secretary of State for the Provinces, 26 September 1871, Papers Connected…, p. 101). Again,
in 1872, after having been appointed the first Lieutenant Governor of the Province of
British Columbia, Trutch told the Prime Minister of Canada that most of the British
Columbia Indians were “utter Savages living along the coast, frequently committing murder
and robbery amongst themselves, one tribe upon another, and on white people who go
amongst them for the purpose of trade” (Trutch to Macdonald, 14 October 1872, Sir John A.
Macdonald Papers, vol. 28, National Archives of Canada).
The appointment of Trutch as Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works in 1864
also parallels a shift form the dominance of the fur trade economy to that of a settler society.
The number of settlers was increasing substantially and Trutch saw the Indians as obstacles
in the way of development of the colonies by Europeans. His views on development closely
reflected the needs of the settler population. Trutch believed that the future of the colonies
lay in agriculture and he was determined that Indian claims to land could not be allowed to
hinder land grants to settlers which would lay the foundation for agricultural development.
The actions of Trutch during his tenure constituted a repudiation of the Imperial
policy that had been followed by Douglas. Imperial policy had recognized aboriginal title to
territory that was occupied in a regular way and then sought to extinguish Indian title prior
to settlement. Douglas, who was aware that the Indians held concepts of territorial
boundaries or ownership of specific areas, had implemented this policy in his dealings with
the native population. Trutch, on the other hand, held a radically different view and went so
far as to claim that the Indians did not have any right to the lands they occupied. The editor
of the British Columbian, writing at the time that Governor Seymour assumed office in 1864,
complained that many in the colony of British Columbia ignored altogether the rights of the
Indian, that they held the American doctrine of “manifest destiny” and maintained that the
native treaties were due to make way for the Anglo-Saxon race (New Westminster, British
Columbian 21 May 1864). Trutch, who had spent a number of years in the United States as a
surveyor and farmer, was influenced by the American experience in dealing with the Indian
question. This may explain, to some extent, the policies he so aggressively pursued as Chief
Commissioner of Lands and Works.
It is also true that Trutch filled something of a political vacuum that was left by
Douglas’s retirement. Douglas was succeeded by two men, Frederick Seymour in the
Mainland Colony of British Columbia and Arthur Kennedy in Vancouver Island Colony,
neither of whom had much interest or influence in Indian affairs. Although Kennedy
believed that Indians should be “secured in the possession of their lands and prohibited
from alienating them except for fair consideration” (Kennedy to Cardwell, 1 October 1864,
Despatches to London, March 1864-November 1866), his view was not shared by the House
of Assembly of Vancouver Island Colony and a stalemate on the question of Indian land
policy marked Kennedy’s administration. In 1866, with the union of the two colonies,
Seymour became the first Governor. As had been the case in the Mainland Colony of British
Columbia after 1864, Seymour entrusted Trutch with settling the Indian land question.
Seymour seems to have been completely under the influence of Trutch in these matters and
supported the actions of his Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works. Seymour stated
openly that “the Indians have no right to any land beyond what may be necessary for their
actual requirements” and that “they can have no claim whatever to any compensation for
any of the land so excluded, for they really have never actually possessed it….” (Young to
Trutch, 6 November 1867, Papers Connected…, p. 45).
Trutch’s Indian Land Policy
Joseph Trutch denied that the Indians had any rights to land at all. In a key statement
of his views written in 1867, Trutch argued that:
The Indians have really no right to the lands they claim, nor
are they of any actual value or utility to them… It seems to
me, therefore, both just and politic that they should be
confirmed in the possession of such extents of lands only as
are sufficient for their probable requirements for purposes of
cultivation and pasturage, and that the remainder of the land
now shut up in these reserves should be thrown open to preemption.
(Trutch to Acting Colonial Secretary, 28 August 1867, Papers
Connected…, p. 42)
This non-recognition of Indian title is a fundamental principle which formed the basis for
Trutch’s actions in this area and stands in distinct contrast with the policy followed by
Douglas until his retirement. Trutch also attempted to distort Douglas’s reserve policy with
claims that those responsible for marking out the original reserves had either exceeded or
misunderstood their instructions. In his letter to the Acting Colonial Secretary on 28 August
1867, Trutch stated that “verbal instructions” given by Governor Douglas personally to Mr.
McColl constituted “indefinite authority” and that, accordingly,
These figures, therefore, cannot be relied on, but it is certain
that the extent of some of the reserves staked out by McColl
is out of all proportion to the numbers or requirements of the
tribes to which they were assigned.
(Trutch to Acting Colonial Secretary, 28 August 1867,
Papers Connected…, p. 42)
Trutch also stated that, with respect to Douglas’s reserve policy, “there are no written
directions on this subject in the correspondence on record in this office”. Trutch chose to
overlook written instructions to both McColl and Cox, for example, and was engaged in a
deliberate falsification of the record to suit his own policy. When challenged on this
important point, Mr. McColl made it clear that Trutch’s assertion was untrue and that he had
received both written and verbal instructions from Governor Douglas:
I beg to inform you that, in addition to the written
instructions, I had further verbal orders given to me by Sir
James Douglas, to the effect that all lands claimed by the
Indians were to be included in the reserve; the Indians were
to have as much land as they wished, and in no cases to lay
off a reserve under 100 acres.
(Mr. McColl’s Report, 16 May 1864, Papers Connected…, p. 43)
Trutch explicitly denied that the Fort Victoria treaties signed by Douglas provided a
precedent for the purchase of Indian lands in B.C. Writing in 1870, Trutch stated that the
treaties signed by Douglas were made “for the purpose of securing friendly relations
between those Indians and the settlement of Victoria, then in its infancy, and certainly not in
acknowledgement of any general title of the Indians to the land they occupy” (Trutch,
Memorandum on a letter treating of conditions of the Indians in Vancouver Island,
addressed to the Secretary of the Aboriginees Protection Society, by Mr. William Sebright
Green, enclosure in Musgrave to Granville, 29 January 1870, Papers Connected…, p. 11). This
understanding of the Fort Victoria treaties is a further example of Trutch’s distortion of the
Douglas policy. There is no question that Douglas was providing compensation to the
Indians who signed the treaties for extinguishment of title.
The Trutch Reductions
Given his views on the issue of Indian land rights, and supported in his actions by
Governor Seymour, Joseph Trutch set in motion a systematic reduction of Indian reserves
that had been laid out according to the reserve policy of the Imperial Government acting
through James Douglas.
The first step in the process of reducing reserves was taken in 1865 with respect to
Indians of the Thompson River area. In response to an inquiry made by Phillip Nind, the
Gold Commissioner at Lytton, Trutch wrote that:
I am satisfied from my own observation that the
claims of Indians over tracts of land, on which they assume
to exercise ownership, but of which they make no real use,
operate very materially to prevent settlement and cultivation,
in many instances besides that to which attention has been
directed by Mr. Nind, and I should advise that these claims
should be as soon as practicable enquired into and defined.
(Trutch to Good, 20 September, 1865, Papers Connected…, p. 30)
This was followed a few months later by a statement from Trutch that the reserves in
question “are entirely disproportionate to the numbers or requirements of the Indian
Tribes” (Trutch to Good, 17 January 1866, Papers Connected…, p. 32). It is interesting to note
that Trutch made this assessment without any accurate census information. By October,
1866, a notice appeared in the Government Gazette indicating that the reserves of the
Kamloops and Shuswap Indians had been redefined. This “adjustment” meant that out of a
forty mile stretch of the Thompson River the Indians were left with three reserves, each of
between three and four square miles. The remainder of the land previously reserved for
them was to be thrown open for pre-emption on 1 January 1867.
The Kamloops reductions provided Trutch with a precedent that he applied to
Indian reserves in the lower Fraser River area. Again, he advanced the argument that the
Indians were holding good land that they were not using productively. The reserves should,
therefore, be reduced and the land made available to settlers. Trutch suggested two methods
of carrying out the reductions:
Two methods of effecting this reduction may be suggested –
either (1) to disavow absolutely McColl’s authority to make
these reserves of the extravagant extent laid out by him, and
instead to survey off the reserves afresh, either on the basis of
Mr. Brew’s letter of instructions to McColl, namely, ten acres
to each grown man, or of such extent as may, on
investigation, be determined to be proportionate to the
requirements of each tribe, or- (2) to negotiate with the
Indians for the relinquishment of the greater portion of these
lands, which they now consider their own, on terms of
compensation, in fact to buy the lands back from them.
(Trutch to Acting Colonial Secretary, 28 August 1867, Papers
Connected…, p. 42)
Having adopted the view that the “Indians really have no right to the land they claim”,
Trutch chose a simple resurvey of the lower Fraser reserves, without any compensation to
the Indians.
Another major reversal of Douglas’s policy initiated by Trutch came in regard to preemption
rights. Under Douglas, Indians had the right to be treated as British subjects insofar
as pre-emption was concerned. In 1866, this right was denied them. A Land Ordinance
issued in that year prevented Indians from pre-empting land without the written permission
of the Governor. Subsequently, there was only a single case of an Indian pre-empting land
under this condition.
Another feature of the Trutch reduction policy, which once again provides a striking
contrast with Douglas’s policy, pertains to the controversy surrounding the size of reserves.
Douglas had included in his directions to those individuals laying out reserves that if the area
demanded by the Indians did not equal ten acres per family then the reserve was to be
enlarged to that extent. However, Trutch used the ten acre figure as a maximum allotment.
The extent of the land to be included in each of these
reservations must be determined by you on the spot, with due
regard to the numbers and industrial habits of the Indians
living permanently on the land, and to the quality of the land
itself, but as a general rule it is considered that an allotment of
about ten acres of good land should be made to each family
in the tribe.
(Trutch to O’Reilly, 5 August 1868, Papers Connected…, p. 50)
That this policy initiated by Trutch was never intended by Douglas was documented in a
letter from Douglas to Powell in 1874:
It was however never intended that they should be restricted
or limited to the possession of 10 acres of land, on the
contrary, we were prepared, if such had been their wish to
have made for their use much more extensive grants.
(Douglas to Powell, 14 October 1874)
As it developed under Trutch, British Columbia’s land policy was striking in two
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