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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Entry Number: 640	Date Entered: 04/09/08
Happy B Day to Uncle Gary from your grand nephews.
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
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.
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.
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
Entry Number: 635	Date Entered: 03/14/08
Are there any Employment Opportunities available this year? Do you accept people from other First Nations?
Entry Number: 634	Date Entered: 03/11/08
When is the next meeting for the members to participate?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Entry Number: 621	Date Entered: 01/16/08
congratulations to Baptiste Dick and family with your new songees member.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Entry Number: 606	Date Entered: 11/25/07
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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
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.
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 :)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Entry Number: 595	Date Entered: 10/16/07
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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.
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
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
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!!!
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!!
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
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
Entry Number: 587	Date Entered: 10/15/07
Hi, Glen here with a class.
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...
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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 :)
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.
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~~
Entry Number: 576	Date Entered: 09/15/07
Happy Belated B-Day Andrea .J :) hope u had a good one From MsG (Marina.G)
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.
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.
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
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
Entry Number: 571	Date Entered: 09/03/07
Does anyone know if the North of 60 show comes out on dvd?????? Derrick
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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!!!!!
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.
Entry Number: 562	Date Entered: 08/17/07
where is the bylaw officer, is anything being done???????
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???????????
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
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?
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!!
Entry Number: 557	Date Entered: 08/11/07
what kind of trouble did they get in, i'm curious. Ron
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.
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
Entry Number: 554	Date Entered: 08/08/07
When does the Pow Wow Start?
Entry Number: 553	Date Entered: 07/31/07
August 1, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Entry Number: 549	Date Entered: 07/11/07
THERE IS NO POW WOW THIS YEAR..................
Entry Number: 548	Date Entered: 07/11/07
THERE IS NO POW WOW.............
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!!!
Entry Number: 546	Date Entered: 07/10/07
THERE IS NO POW WOW THIS YEAR.................
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.
Entry Number: 544	Date Entered: 07/09/07
THERE IS NO POW WOW THIS YEAR...........
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
Entry Number: 542	Date Entered: 07/04/07
just wondering when the powwow is this aug 2007
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
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
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.
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.......
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Entry Number: 531	Date Entered: 06/20/07
Happy Aboriginal Day to everyone!!! Have a great day. ALEX
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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".
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*
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....
Entry Number: 520	Date Entered: 05/08/07
May 8, 2007 Happy Birthday !!! Sister Jackie Love From Bro Frank & Fernie Frankie, Alyssa, Ricky xoxoxoxoxox
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"
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!!!
Entry Number: 517	Date Entered: 05/04/07
Does Anyone have the BY-LAW OFFICERS # to call him????Need it asap
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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 .
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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Entry Number: 483	Date Entered: 12/30/06
happynew year peeps!!!
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
Entry Number: 481	Date Entered: 12/26/06
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND have a SAFe Merry new year
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
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".
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 ? )
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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 fo