Okanagan Nation Appoints a Chairman

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1 Inside this Issue: Appoints a Chairman Youth Project Underway 2 Title and Rights 3 Aboriginal Tourism: A Promising Economic Opportunity 4 Salmon Stock Update 5 Upper Nicola Moves Forward in Forestry 6 Assembly on Anti-Drug Trafficking 7 Crystal Meth: The Ugly Truth 8 Pride 9 RCMP Drug Awareness Services 11 Upcoming Events 12 Alliance: 3255 C Shannon Lake Road Westbank, BC V4T 1T4 Phone: (250) Fax: (250) Website: Spring Edition 2005 Okanagan Chief and Councillor's attending their ONA quarterly meeting at the Westbank First Nation unanimously elected Chief Stewart Phillip of the Penticton Indian Band to be heir Chairman and spokesperson on behalf of the Alliance. Chief Scotty Holmes of the Upper Nicola Indian Band stated I have full confidence in Chief Stewart Phillip being entrusted with representing our organization s mandate which includes asserting our Aboriginal Title and Rights and Interests on behalf of the Okanagan people Chief Stewart Phillip has dedicated the last 30 years of his life toward the service and advancement of the Penticton Indian Band, the and the Indian people of Turtle Island. In accepting his election Chief Phillip said I appreciate the faith and the support that you have expressed for myself and I accept this in honor, all of you know my commitment, I have never abandoned the notion of Sovereignty and hood, the has been something that I have held close to my heart ever since the beginning. He closed by saying In my life I have come to realize that we are here for such a short time, and we have a responsibility to carry the responsibility to do whatever we can to help rebuild our community and Nation. Chief Phillip will bring years of political and executive experience with him and further political and public profile to the.

2 Youth Project Is Underway The Alliance has received one year funding from the Victoria Foundation for a pilot project entitled, R n8ive VOICE. This project is a series of eleven workshops focusing on cultural identity and targeted for Aboriginal youth within Territory. Mission: To help Aboriginal youth in the Okanagan Territory develop a healthy sense of pride and acceptance as to who they are as an Aboriginal person with a unique cultural identity and heritage. Each workshop is approx. 2 hours long and includes Okanagan traditional story telling, a field trip, games, snacks, creative art and will wind up with a Summer Leadership Camp in July or August The project itself had a minor identity crisis and went through a few name changes from Mental health and well being: The importance of cultural identity to Aboriginal youth to R n8ive VOICE, which simply reads as, Our Native Voice in the lingo of the youth and aptly named by those working directly with the youth in our Okanagan communities. The adolescent stage from age 12 to 18 is perhaps one of the most critical stages of human development where one must answer the questions Who am I and what is my role? If the adolescent can answer these questions successfully, she will come out of this stage with a strong identity and ready to plan for the future. If he doesn t answer these questions, he may sink into confusion about his role in life, career and have difficulty making healthy decisions and choices. So, with these basic questions in mind, this project utilizes a holistic model that will engage the youth into exploring and further developing their answers to these critical questions for themselves. handbook containing the project curriculum will be made available to all communities and Friendship Centers. It s important to remember that this is a pilot project, a work-in-progress that will have room to expand and grow and integrate with other current and future health strategies. If you are a youth aged 12 to 18 and want to participate, please contact the community closest to you. For more info contact: Gerard Gregoire, Project Coord. at the ONA ext. 129, or ggregoire@syilx.org. At the end of the project, a The workshops will be in your communities on the following dates in 2005: Community Dates Contact Phone Okanagan Indian Band Tues. Jan 11 Mar 1 Diane Louis First Nations Friendship Centre Weds. Jan 12 Mar 2 Vanessa Mitchell / Upper Nicola Indian Band Thurs. Jan 13 Mar 3 Spike Manuel / Ki Low Na Friendship Society Fri. Jan 14 Mar 4 Kyle Allen / Westbank First Nation TBA Apr - May Wes Z./Jordan C Penticton Indian Band TBA Apr May Monty Joseph / Ooknakane Friendship Centre TBA Apr May Ira McArthur Osoyoos Indian Band TBA Apr May Rita Gallagher Lower Similkameen Band TBA Apr May Les Louis Upper Similkameen Band TBA Apr May Carmelletta Holmes Page 2

3 Aboriginal Title and Rights As you are no doubt aware, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down two significant decisions concerning the Provincial government s obligation to consult with Aboriginal peoples and accommodate their interests. The Supreme Court of Canada held that the government owes a legal obligation to consult in good faith with Aboriginal peoples on how their lands and resources will be exploited, and that good faith consultation in turn require Aboriginal interests be accommodated before government proceeds. The governments duty to consult and accommodate is grounded in the honor of the Crown. The rights of Aboriginal peoples are protected by s. 35 of the Constitution. The honour of the Crown requires that these rights be determined, recognized and respected, prior to treaty or proof in court. The duty arises when the Crown knows, or ought to know, of the potential existence of Aboriginal title or rights, and contemplates a decision that might adversely affect those interests. Crown to amend its course of conduct. Where there is a strong prima facie case, and the decision may adversely affect aboriginal interests in a significant way, the Crown must take steps to avoid irreparable harm or to minimize the effects of infringement, although this does not amount to a veto pending final resolution of the underlying claim. The Crown can not delegate this duty to industry. The Crown can however, impose terms and conditions on industry that accommodate Aboriginal interests. The Crown can also accommodate aboriginal interests through legislation There is no independent duty on industry to consult or accommodate, although private parties may become liable for obligations they assume with respect to Aboriginal peoples, such as duties of care while on Aboriginal lands or agreements with First Nations. In our view, this decision is a significant victory for Aboriginal peoples in BC. title or rights was soundly rejected by a unanimous Court. Second, the Crown s obligation is substantive as well as procedural. Government may be required to take positive steps to protect title and rights pending treaty or the outcome of litigation. The Province s argument that the obligation is limited to a duty of fairness was rejected by the Court. Third, the Court has now said clearly that the honor of the Crown and s. 35 require the Provincial government to participate in the process of negotiation, and to determine, recognize and respect Aboriginal title and rights. Finally, it is now clear that Aboriginal peoples are free to peruse judicial review of the Crown s actions for compliance with the Crown s obligation to consult and accommodate. Aboriginal peoples are not confined to the injunction remedy prior to proof of title, although that remedy remains available to them. Printed with the Permission of First, the Supreme Court made it clear that judicial The scope of the duty is proportionate to a preliminary review of government decisions is available as an alternative to litigating title and assessment of the case supporting the existence of the rights. The Province s argument that judicial review title or rights, and the seriousness of the potentially adverse should only be available following proof of aboriginal effect. This duty may require the Mandel Pinder Spring Edition 05 Page 3

4 Honouring The Graduates Aboriginal Tourism: A Promising Economic Opportunity In the continuing spirit of Nation Building Through Economic Development, and in direct response to the priorities established by attendees to the introductory Unity Principle Event July 8, 2004, the Economic Development Unit of the ONA delivered their second conference in the ongoing awareness, relationship and capacity building series, on January 24 & 25, 2005 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. The event drew participants from across the Nation, across BC, across cultures, and across borders including Alberta to the east and Washington state to the south. 77 members and 100 non ONA members plus speakers, media representatives and staff combined for an attendance in excess of 200. The audience was overwhelmed by the wealth of information provided through over 25 inspiring presentations. A high point of the conference was the Spirit of the Okanagan reception and cultural celebration, which was extremely well received and much enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Presented in partnership with the En owkin Centre, this exceptional event provided a very memorable display of the talent we have to draw on in telling the story of the Syilx people, and the authentic cultural heritage of the Okanagan. Page 4 Over the course of the conference, several valuable connections were made with tourism agency representatives and potential project partners who were genuinely enlightened and interested in continuing to work with us in developing further opportunities to support entrepreneurial, Band and Nation level projects in Aboriginal Tourism and Cultural Product Development. The results of the Strategic Planning sessions on Day Two of the conference are presently being compiled into a report that will demonstrate the linkages between the current ongoing activities of the Economic Development Unit, and new actions that will be integrated into the wider comprehensive business plan for the function. The forthcoming report is anticipated to include recommendations for the development of an Aboriginal Youth Business Network and an analysis of next steps to be taken in developing an Tourism Association. A tourism targeted co-op marketing publication offering International, National and regional/local exposure featuring Aboriginal Tourism and Cultural Product businesses and events is also being contemplated. It is also anticipated that an Aboriginal Business Development Liaison will be in place by the end of April. This individual will assist the Economic Development Officer in providing access to business development information, delivering business development workshops, helping entrepreneurs build their own capacity, business plans and funding proposals, as well as coordinating community economic development services in each of our member communities. To find out more about any of these initiatives, or to get involved with the Aboriginal Youth Business Network, an Tourism Association, or the Okanagan Nation Economic Development Working Group, please contact Christina Rowland at : or Sage Werstuik of Westbank First Nation Fancy Dancing.

5 Salmon Stock Updates Historically, salmon was once prominent in our diet, because the Syilx people had fishing access in many river systems. In the past years there have been significant alterations to the rivers, loss of habitat, increased water use and commercial fisheries that have contributed to a decline or an elimination of our salmon. The greatest loss resulted from the construction of Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington in the 1930s, because the dam was built with no fish ladders, so salmon were not able to migrate past the dam into the upper Columbia, Kettle and Arrow Lakes systems. In the Similkameen River, Coyote Falls formed a natural barrier to salmon migration, so salmon were never found in the river upstream of Coyote Falls (now the site of Enloe Dam), outside of Oroville, Washington. Today, the remaining salmon populations in our territory are in parts of the Shuswap and Okanagan River systems. Nation Alliance and Okanagan Indian Band conducted surveys to count the spawning coho in Harris, Bessette, and Creighton Creeks near Lumby. These creeks are quite small, with a width in some areas of the creek about the same as the length of the fish - around one meter! High water and cold weather made the surveys difficult; water visibility was poor due to increased sediments and icing conditions and high water threatened to spill over the tops of the technicians waders. This year, a total 560 coho were counted, and although these numbers are low, we were encouraged to see these endangered salmon spawning after seeing as few as seven fish in some spots last year. Middle Shuswap Chinook There is an active chinook fishery in the Middle Shuswap River area near Lumby that an increasing number of members using to exercise their fishing rights. The ONA works with the Okanagan Indian Band to develop the chinook harvest plans on an annual basis, and this information is then distributed to all of the Bands near the end of June. Members of the Okanagan Nation have the opportunity to harvest chinook during the Osoyoos Lake Sockeye Harvest. L to R Howie Right, Chief Clarence Louie and Elliot Tonasket. fishing seasons, which typically extends from mid- August to mid-september. The target for 2004 was set at 200 fish and the final numbers have not yet been reported, but the high water in the Shuswap River during the fishing season skunked many of our fishers this year! We encourage all Okanagans within our communities to exercise your fishing rights and to participate in the Shuswap River Chinook Fishery. It is a great opportunity to get out on the land to spend time with your families while trying to catch some of these chinook, which can weigh as much as 35-40lbs each! Middle Shuswap Coho The Interior Fraser River Coho population, which includes the Shuswap River Coho (or Thompson Coho) Salmon River are now considered endangered, The Salmon River once supway and efforts are underported healthy returns of throughout the broader sockeye, coho, pink, chinook Fraser Watershed to assess salmon, but presently, only the individual populations chinook and coho return to and to implement stock recovery the system, and are mainly plans. Article continued on In November the Okanagan page 10 Spring Edition 05 Page 5

6 Upper Nicola Moves Forward in Forestry On February 10, 2005 Yale Lillooet MLA Dave Chutter and Forests Minister Michael de Jong signed a forest and range agreement with the Upper Nicola Band. The agreement is worth over $2 million and involves more than 200,000 cubic metres of timber. ""Today is a landmark day for the region and the Upper Nicola as well as for government as we continue to work together, negotiating in good faith with the goal of providing new opportunities for First Nations in forestry," said de Jong. Public Reading The agreement provides the Upper Nicola with $2 million in revenue sharing and access to 222,760 cubic metres of timber over five years in the Merritt, Kamloops and Okanagan timber supply areas. Some of the volume in today's agreement will be available immediately to assist the Province in controlling the Mountain Pine Beetle. Other volume will be available once the Province wide timber reallocation process is complete. Under the Forestry Revitalization Plan, government has committed to reallocate timber to communities, woodlot operators and First Nations to diversify the forest economy. "I thank the provincial government for coming to the table to negotiate at our request and understanding our concerns in the forest sector," said Chief Fred Holmes. "This agreement provides a window of opportunity not just in the economic sense, but one that, just as importantly, allows us to include our traditional values in both administrative and operational processes." With this agreement, the Province receives acknowledgement from Upper Nicola that the economic benefits are a workable interim accommodation with respect to the economic component of potential infringements of their aboriginal interests regarding forestry decisions and operations. The agreement also sets out a streamlined consultation process and provides certainty to forest operations within the band's asserted traditional territories. Al Hunter Keeper of the Protect the Earth Staff Public Reading at the En'owkin Centre on March 3:00 pm Al Hunter is Anishnabe from Manitou Rapids, ON. He is the spiritual advisor to the First Nation Environment Alliance and a published poet. His book of poetry "Spirit Horses" is infused with his Anishnabe culture and rings with spiritual reverence for all creation. Free Admission Refreshments Call Karen Olson at the En'owkin Centre for more information. Page 6

7 Assembly on Anti-Drug Trafficking a Success The Alliance Chief s Executive Council held a special meeting on November 10, 2004 At this meeting the Chiefs committed to holding a general assembly before Christmas. On December 21, 2004, the General Assembly was called at the Sensisyusten Gymnasium in Westbank, over 300 people were in attendance including Leaders, Elders, youth, community members and friends of the. They joined together to focus on the need to take action and to find solutions to the growing problem of drug trafficking, drug addiction and violence on Okanagan Nation reserves. In the afternoon, the forum broke into four groups to brainstorm about solutions to the growing problem of Drug Use and Drug trafficking in the Territory. These solutions primarily focused on the need to strengthen our communities through interconnectedness. The youth wanted to spend more time with the Elders and Elders wanted more opportunities to interact with Youth. It seems that whatever strategy is adopted Okanagan culture must remain at the core of all activities. A successful campaign that will lead to a reduction of drug and alcohol use and misuse must examine our beliefs, attitudes and values. What are our cultural teachings and how can they guide us through this challenging time. The follow up report are definitions of Harm reduction, Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement. These four focuses seek to a balance between liberty and limitations, compassion and constraint, action and reaction, awarea strategy that is balanced, stable, comprehensive and better able to respond to existing and emerging needs. Finally, what is our responsibility? What can and will we do? We must define for ourselves: an Okanagan Warrior is? The solutions and strategie prestned demonstrated the community s commitment to change. The presentations were followed by closing ceremonies and a pledge to follow through on the development and implementation of a plan that will reduce the impact of drug trafficking within the territory. For more information on the general assembly that took place or for a copy of the full follow up report to this event, please contact your local band office or the office of the Alliance. Photos submitted by Frank Falkus Spring Edition 05 Page 7

8 Crystal Meth: the ugly truth The Aboriginal Peoples Family Accord (APFA) has released its poster warning of the dangers of using Crystal Meth. It s entitled Crystal Meth: the ugly truth. After attending a symposium on Synthetic Drugs at the Round Lake Treatment Centre, APFA Communications Coordinator Dan Odenbach designed the rather graphic poster. Like a lot of the people attending the symposium, I was shocked by some of the statistics about Crystal Meth use by our young people, said Odenbach. I ll be sending the poster out to Aboriginal school advocates within the Interior. They currently forward about 1,150 of our newsletters onto their Aboriginal students. It s a timely topic as the The Message On the Poster Includes: is taking a stand against the drug trade. To punctuate the effects Crystal Meth has on the body, before and after photos are used to show how the drug ravaged the bodies of two women over four and five year periods. Before sending it out, teen focus groups in Lake Country and the Lower Similkameen were asked what they thought of the poster. They didn t think it was too graphic. They thought it was a good poster, said Selina Edwards, a liaison with foster parents in the Lower Similkameen. It shows the reality of what Crystal Meth does. They thought it was really interesting. First Nation teens in Lake Country used words like gross and ugly to describe the photos used on the poster. The photos seemed to be the eye-catcher which draw the teen s attention to the message. The APFA is working towards securing more input for Aboriginal People, within the Interior, about the health and safety of their children and youth. Aboriginal People have an inherent right for jurisdiction over their children and families. Strong, healthy Aboriginal children, families, communities and Nations, reads the APFA Vision Statement. For more information look online at: Submitted by APFA Crystal Meth is one of the most addictive drugs on Earth Meth addicts can expect their withdrawls to last at least 15 times longer than those on heroin Crystal Meth will take away your health, looks and then your life Addicts will not experience any kind of pleasure, or feelings of success, up to five months after their last fix There are no Crystal Meth treatment centres anywhere in Canada Users often have large self-inflicted scabs as the drug makes them feel like bugs crawling under their skin Page 8

9 Authors/Illustrators Kou-Skelowh/We Are The People: A Trilogy of Okanagan Legends, illustrated by Barbara Marchand This edition is a collection of original legends, How Food Was Given, How Names Were Given and How Turtle Set the Animals Free, with time honored lessons for children of the values of sharing and respect, are presented in a beautiful full colour format. Told in a strong rhythmic language, the stories read aloud well and can be used to help children think about the values of sharing, self-sacrifice and reverence for life in all forms. Children¹s/Oral Traditions PB 8 x pp Full colour illustrations ISBN $ Book Reading: Dancing with Cranes Jeannette Armstrong, Author will be reading at the Penticton International Children's Festival in May from her new book " Dancing with Cranes" Both of these books along with several other titles are available at Theytus Books Pride Jason Waardenburg, member of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, son of Sharon Waardenburg and the late Pete Waardenburg and grandson of Sarah Peterson, graduated in November from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver BC. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science specializing in Mechanical Engineering and is currently completing his engineering in training. Congratulations Jason on your achievement! Photo: Jason Waardenburg with his daughter Jade. RE-LAUNCHED The is pleased to re-launch its website Please visit us there! All editions of the newsletter and any upcoming events will be posted. So if you have an event or notice that you would like posted or if you have any comments questions or feedback please contact us: (250) or carmstrong@syilx.org Spring Edition 05 Page 9

10 Salmon Stock Update continued pg 5 found only in the lower reaches of the river. In 1999 and 2000 the ONA conducted coho surveys in the upper part of the river, but since no salmon appeared to be reaching that area, focus shifted to the Middle Shuswap coho surveys and chinook fishery. The Salmon River has a very active Round Table that is working on river restoration to address habitat loss and water quantity and quality issues. Okanagan Chinook Chinook salmon return to the Okanagan annually, but in very low numbers. Some of them are wild, and some are identified as being from a US hatchery by the clipped adipose fin on their backs. This past fall, only sixteen chinook were seen in the Okanagan between September and October, fewer fish than were observed last year. Four of these chinook were caught in sampling nets and fisheries technicians were able to collect nonlethal biological information before releasing the fish back into the river. Because these fish return in such low numbers, we are asking that chinook not be targeted in any fishing efforts in the Okanagan River. We need to find out much more information about this chinook stock if we hope to recover them. One of the things we are investigating is using DNA testing to determine how the wild Okanagan Chinook may be related to other chinook populations in the broader Columbia River system. Page 10 Okanagan Sockeye Because the annual return of Okanagan sockeye can be highly variable, we closely monitor the sockeye stocks as they move through the Columbia River. Annual harvest rates are calculated from the total number of sockeye that pass Wells Dam on the Columbia as of July 1. This year, it was recommended that the harvest not exceed 1000 fish. In August 2004, the ONA set some nets in Osoyoos Lake and 103 sockeye were caught and were served at the Salmon Feast at Okanagan Falls in September. Environmental factors such as high water temperatures or low water can often restrict sockeye to remain in Osoyoos Lake over the summer and early fall. This decreased the amount of time that sockeye are in the river and are able to be harvested by members. When the sockeye move into the river at the end of September/early October, fishers consider them too ripe to eat. This means that in some years when we expect a lot of fish to return, not a lot are able to be caught as a food source b members. When the sockeye move into the river at the end of September/early October, fishers consider them too ripe to eat. This means that in some years when we expect a lot of fish to Photo: Elliot Tonasket with an Okanagan River Chinook October 2004 return, not a lot are able to be caught as a food source. In 2004, approximately 67,000 sockeye returned to the Okanagan River. Sockeye have not returned to the Okanagan River in these numbers since the 1960s! Of these, approximately 1300 sockeye were collected for the Skaha Lake Sockeye Reintroduction Program, and we estimate that we will be releasing over 1-million sockeye fry into Skaha Lake in May For more information on any of the salmon stocks, please contact the ONA Fisheries Department at Submitted by Deana Machin

11 RCMP Drug Awareness Service The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Drug Awareness Service is committed to making communities safe and healthy by reducing substance abuse and its related problems. Our Vision To be leaders in striving for a country free of substance abuse. Our Beliefs We, the RCMP Drug Awareness Service are guided by all of the following beliefs: Everyone has the right to a life free from substance abuse and its effects. Children are vulnerable and are entitled to our protection. Well-informed people will strive for a society free of substance abuse. Substance abuse negatively affects the safety and quality of life of our communities. Substance abuse prevention is crime prevention. A balanced approach to prevention includes education, enforcement and treatment. Substance abuse is a barrier to social- and selfdevelopment. Substance abusers deserve effective treatment. We can make a difference through innovative partnerships. Our Commitment to Our Communities A balanced approach to prevention includes education, enforcement and treatment. Providing factual information on substance abuse issues. Supporting enforcement initiatives. Encouraging, mobilizing and supporting communitydriven initiatives that reflect our Mission, Vision, Beliefs. Programs The Drug Awareness Service invites the input and feedback of detachment/unit members, regional police educators and coordinators. All of the DAS programs have been developed in cooperation with Provincial Education and Addictions Services. Many successful initiatives have been developed with the guidance of police officers in all regions of Canada, and the diversity of ideas has contributed significantly to the Service's success. At present, the following programs components are available to assist members. Programs Include: * Aboriginal Shield Pro gram * Drugs and Sport * Delivering Education and Awareness for Life (D.E.A.L.) * Go All the Way Without Drugs * Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) * Drugs in the Workplace For More information Contact: Corporal S.W.E. (Sam) Fedyk (250) Or go to ONA Welcomes Community Forum The ONA staff would welcome an opportunity to present to your community an ONA Operations overview. This would include presentations from Governance, Natural Resources, Economic Development and Administration. What some of the ONA initiatives are and what each department/unit does. We would be available to receive questions and feedback that you have regarding the ONA as an organization. Please contact our office to coordinate a time and date that would be most suitable for your community. We also are encouraged to hear from you, the members, anytime so feel free to contact our office at anytime. Phone: (250) director@syilx.org Spring Edition 05 Page 11

12 Upcoming Events/Notices Chief s Executive Council Regular Scheduled Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month at the Alliance Office. Gathering Honoring Our Elders In conjunction with AGA Tentative Date: June 2005 Location: Vernon, BC Host: Okanagan Indian Band Keep Posted For Further Information. It will be posted on the website shortly at Sockeye Salmon release in Penticton, BC May 2005 Following up on last years success, everyone is invited to come and celebrate the release of sockeye fry into Skaha Lake. Details will be announced closer to the date so keep watching for more information in April and May or contact the ONA. (250) CANCELLATION World Leisure organization Conference Indigenous Peoples and Leisure Development scheduled for September 2005 in Penticton, BC has been cancelled. 1 St ANNUAL ALL-NATIVE NK MAPLQS HOCKEY CHALLENGE CUP WHEN: April 1,2, WHERE: Vernon Multiplex This Inaugural Hockey Tournament will be a 16-team noncontact (rec rules) format, guaranteeing each team 3 games, with the finals being single elimination. Entry fee $ and team roster are required by March 21, 2005 Prize money and individual and Team trophies will be presented at the conclusion of the three-day tournament. Arts & Craft table space avail. For more info. contact: Keith Louis (250) Kevin Ned (250) Jay Louis (250) Shelly Mitchell (250) Ext.101 For tournament packages visit Rec-Ex Website at Free Newsletter Subscription Please call, or mail your name and address to the Alliance to be put on our subscribers list. The Family Unit Concert & Awareness Event Featuring the band UNIT 731 Guest Speakers Catherine Williams-Jones & local voices of Exploitation March 2, pm-10pm Sensisyusten House of Learning Westbank, BC Tickets $5 pp, $10 per family For more information Contact Buffy Mills at the Okanagan Aboriginal Aids Society (250) Clearwater Secondary School Traditional Pow Wow March 12 & 13, 2005 Grand Entry Saturday: 1:00 pm Retiring Colors: 11:00 pm Grand Entry Sunday: 1:00 pm Retiring Colors: 7:00 pm Master of Ceremonies: Gord Manyclouds Cuthbert Arena Director: Derrick Sheena Host Drum: Sage Hills Contact: Laverne Tremblay Jenny Fennell If you would like your events seen in the newsletter fax them to (250) or carmstrong@syilx.org. Spring Edition 05 Page 12