April 3 2012 Update: Walter Brown was the winning bidder for the tlama'las. Congratulations Walter!
From the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Trust - Culture Sub-Committee
April 3 2012 Update: Walter Brown was the winning bidder for the tlama'las. Congratulations Walter!
From the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Trust - Culture Sub-Committee
Following are updates on our different departments & programs. This information will be on a handout for tonight's Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) meeting on the Tsulquate Reserve: Band Office
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Economic Development
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Natural Resources
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Treaty
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Social Development
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Education
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Health & Family Services
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Housing
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Emergency Planning
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Chief & Council
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Trust
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Miscellaneous
Update prepared by Jessie Hemphill, Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Executive Assistant & Communications Officer (250) 949-8343 |
The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Councilis pleased to present
BC Aboriginal Provincial SWIM Camp
JANUARY 28 & 29, 2012
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
377 Lerwick Road, Courtenay, BC
Hosted by Wachiay Friendship Centre
This BC Aboriginal Provincial SWIM Camp will be hosted January 28 & 29 in Courtenay, BC at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. Thank you to Wachiay Friendship Centre who is serving as the official host organization of this Swim BC supported camp.
We are inviting Aboriginal youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), ages 10 to 19, who want to further develop their swimming skills and gain quality coaching and instruction with Leanne Sirup, trained NCCP Level III coach, in a safe, positive, fun and professional atmosphere to sign up and come on out and join us!
Two different levels of camp will be provided:
SATURDAY, January 28
“ACTIVE START”
3:30 to 6:30 pm (Snack included).
Arrive to check-in by 3:15pm.
This session is for individuals interested in the Sport of Swimming and want to learn more on what it’s all about.
Suggested minimum level: able to swim 25m unassisted
SUNDAY, January 29
“TRAINING TO COMPETE”
9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Lunch included)
Arrive to check-in at 8:45am.
This session is for individuals who are currently / or have recently been involved with the organized Sport of Swimming.
Suggested minimum level: SwimBC 11yrs Provincial A times.
With the support of our partners, including the Province of BC and Nike Inc., the camp fee is only $5.00!
Participants also receive a pair of goggles, a Nike N7 BC Aboriginal Camp T-shirt and a Swim BC swim cap!
**** You must register by 4pm, Wednesday, January 25th. ****
Space is limited so sign up today!
Lara Mussell Savage
Manager, Sport Development & Competitions
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council
Phone: 250.388.5522 ext. 233 |1.800.990.2432
Mobile: 604.799.1456
Email: teambc@bcaafc.com
For more information on the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council, please visit our webpage: www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/ASRPA-Partners-Council or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil
2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL)
The Aboriginal Sports Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is accepting applications from Aboriginal youth ages 14-24 (as of March 20, 2012) to participate in the 2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL) program that will be launched as part of Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference, March 20-23, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC.
A total of 18 Aboriginal Youth (living in BC) will be selected to participate in this year’s program, with 3 youth selected from each of the 6 Partners Council Regions (North West, North East, Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, Interior, Vancouver Island). Two youth alternates per Region will also be identified.
The year-long program will begin with a series of SALL specific workshops presented during Gathering Our Voices. Participants will also be able to take part in some of the general workshops being delivered by Gathering Our Voices and encouraged to attend the Career Fair, Cultural afternoon, Youth Dance, and Youth Talent Showcase.
Successful applicants will have registration, travel, accommodation, and meals paid for by the Partners Council through the generous support of 2010 Legacies Now with the following notations:
· Departure location and mode of travel will be determined by the Partners Council (Bus and/or ferry, airplane)
· Some travel related costs will be the responsibility of the participant (eg. travel from home to and from departure location and meals during travel)
Chaperones will be provided for those applicants age 14-17 years of age.
Note:
Successful applicants will be required to participate in other SALL related activities (inclusive of a community project, teleconferences, email communications, and other opportunities) conducted throughout the year and must commit to serving as a youth representative on their corresponding Partners Council Regional Committee for a minimum of 1 year ending March 31, 2013.
Application Deadline: 5 pm, Monday, February 13, 2012
*Note: all applications must be received by this date
Applications should be sent to the attention of Joe Akerman via:
Email to: jakerman@bcaafc.com
Fax: 250 388-5502
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Mail: BCAAFC#200 -506 Fort St. Victoria BC V8W 1E6
Joe Akerman
Manager, Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
#200-506 Fort St |Victoria, BC| V8W 1E6
Website: www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/asrpa-partners-council
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil
Phone: 250.388.5522 ext. 213|1.800.990.2432
Fax: 250.388.5502 | Email: jakerman@bcaafc.com
Gi'lakas'la
Pauline Janyst, M.A.
Executive Director
Sasamans Society
680 Head Start Crescent
Ph: 250-914-2212 -Fx: 250-914-2215
C: 250-830-8117 - 1-888-597-2810
Strengthening “Our Children” and families, in a community-driven and culturally appropriate manner.