2015 03 july yo news

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW NATIONS YO! NEWS 07/3/2015

A message from your new

CCP coordinator 03/07/2015

Hello

everyone. My name

is Katrina Johnny

and I will be your

new Comprehensive

Community

Planning (CCP)

coordinator. We

currently have a

comprehensive

community plan

that was made up in

2010, but it has

been 5 years now and it is time to update our

plan.

In case some of you are unfamiliar with what

the CCP is, I will break it down for you.

Comprehensive means that it will cover all

areas such as, health issues, education issues,

lands and resources, cultural issues and

economic issues. Community means that this

plan will be made by the entire community as

a whole. Every member of our community has

a chance to come out and voice their own

ideas on what they want to see happen in our

community. Planning ensures that we will

make good decisions together that will benefit

our community for now and for the future.

To successfully come up with a good plan I

need everyone’s help. Every G-N member,

young or old, on or off reserve has the right to

help with this plan. I encourage you all to get

involved, come on out to our meetings we will

be having in the near future, bring your whole

family! I hope to be connecting with you all

YO! News

July 3, 2015

3 G-N housing 4 Elders Update 5 Message from Andrea Walkus-Andrew 6 Vision Clinic 7-9 Campfire ban expanded in coastal fire centre 10 Patient Travel 11 Coastal forest resource certificate 12 Mount Waddinton Transit bus 13 First nations support worker eke me xi learning centre 30 hr per week 14-15 Namgis First Nation job posting 16-17 Local Job Posting 18-19 Birthday wishes/ Request soon. You can come see me at the band office

anytime during office hours. Feel free to

contact me about any of your concerns or just

to give some ideas or advice.

I will be putting together an Advisory

Committee to help me with this CCP project.

This is open to all community members. I am

looking for people from all age groups. Being

a member of the committee will include

things like attending meetings, taking

surveys, and possible volunteering. If you are

interested in being a member of the Advisory

Committee please e-mail me at

[email protected] or call 250-949-8343

or text 250-230-3419.

Thank you,

Katrina Johnny, CCP Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]


Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton Gwa’sala-

’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist

This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every first of the month and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine at (250) 949-8343 or e-mail [email protected]

The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-

’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements,

lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc.

Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw

community are: Website (www.gwanak.info)

Facebook (User: Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw)

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office

PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

COUNCIL

Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486

Sits on all committees / [email protected]

Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-2155

Health & Social Development, Housing, Fisheries, Education, Ec. Dev., Treaty, Personnel and Finance

Portfolios

Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852

Health & Social Development & Ec. Dev. Portfolios

Victor Walkus: (250) 230-3855

Health & Social Development, Housing, Forestry, Ec. Dev., and Recreation Portfolios

Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034

Dodie Rufus: (250) 230-4642

Darryl Coon: (250) 230-0360

Housing Portfolio

Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459

STAFF

Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office

Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Dylan Thomas, Band Manager [email protected] / (250) 902-2307 Elisha Taylor, Native court worker

(250) 949-8343 Margaret Bernard, Finance

[email protected] / (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development

[email protected] / (250) 230-5081 Michael Schnurr, KEDC Accounting [email protected] / 250-902-2301 Erin Latham, Land & Resource [email protected] / (250) 902-0550 Pat Dawson-Hunt, Social Development

[email protected] / (250) 902-2309 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty

[email protected] / (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Treaty Administrative Assistant

[email protected] / (250) 949-8994 Chelsey Walkus, food & nutritious Coordinator [email protected] Katrina Johnny, CCP Coordinator [email protected] / (250) 902-2305 Lucy Scow, Finance

[email protected]/ (250) 902-2308 Lorna Henderson, Housing

[email protected] / (250) 902-2304 Leo Lawson/ Capital Specialist officer [email protected] / (250) 949-2306 Grace Smith, Education

[email protected] / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works

[email protected] / Cell: (250) 230-0087 David Schmidt, Natural Resource manager [email protected] / (250)902-2310 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre

Silena George Elders’ Coordinator

[email protected] / (250) 949-7406 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services

Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School

Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca Eke Me-Xi School (250) 949-8332


Elders update

Yo wiksas?

The Elder's have been keeping busy as always. From

catering to painting their building and meeting weekly. The

trip has been set in store. We depart Monday July 6 at 9am.

We will return Friday July 10 at 4pm.

Please be aware that there are surveillance cameras all

around the Elder's Center. We have noticed someone trying

to climb in the locked windows. Should you be caught, you

will face charges & possibly fines is any damages have been

done. Please teach your children to respect other's and their

property.

We will share photos in the next newsletter.

The Elders would like to thank Ernie Hanuse & Brian yet

again for all their hard work they have done in painting the

Elder's Center.

Please note that I will be off July 13 to 17.

Gilakasla

Silena George


From Andrea Walkus-Andrew:

We, the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Health and Family Services, had a successful eyeglasses clinic on

Wednesday, June 24. Almost everyone showed up for their appointments – thank you for that. I’ve

attached a notice in regards to that clinic. Dr. Bjarnson said that we may be able to have another one in

the future – we just need to work with the other two communities – Kwakiutl and Quatsino.

Also, in the works is a visit from Dr. Reynolds. He will be here on the morning of August 10. He is an

endocrinologist and can advise on the following:

Diabetes

Thyroid disease

Cholesterol

High blood pressure

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Menopause

Just to name a few.

Nelson Bruce and the ITHA teleopthalmology team will be here September 23 and 24 for all those

diabetes and prediabetes clients. If you have been having trouble with your eyes due to diabetes, then you

can make an appointment with them.

I am very happy to be working with Joanne Brotchie. One of the things we are doing is visiting Elders

and getting information regarding medications, Care cards, etc. You will see us around the reserve and

that is what we will be doing.

Please note that some Care cards expire when a child turns 18. Your card may be rejected because of that.

Please call 1-800-317-7878 if you think your card is expired. Also note that children’s Care cards will

become invalid if the parent they are registered under dies. If you need to renew, these are the things you

need for renewal:

Copy of status card

Copy of birth certificate

Residential and post office address

Current phone number

I will be out of the office for my holidays on July 17, 20, and 21.

Please call me at 250-902-2275 if you have any questions.

Lou and Elizabeth’s Family would like to wish the following a very happy birthday: Tanya Speck, Gary

Walkus, Victor Johnny, Danika Swain-Wallace, Jack Dick, Louie Walkus III, Maison Charlie, and Ollie

Walkus Sr. Also, belated 36th anniversary wishes to Jack and Sue. Wishing you many more years of

happiness. Love to all of you ♥


Vision Clinic

Yesterday, June 24, 2015, Dr. Jarrod Bjarnson, optician Alma, and booking Zaynab, set up at the

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services.

I had booked 35 people for this eyeglasses clinic and of the 35:

31 attended

o 23 were band members

o 8 were non-band members

o 3 cancelled their appointments

o 1 didn’t cancel

The appointments ran smoothly and we were well ahead of schedule. In speaking with Dr.

Bjarnson, he said we could probably book more people if we wanted to.

He also said there could be a good possibility of having another vision clinic in a few months if the

other two bands would be in agreement.

o In order for us to have another one, we need commitment from 35+ people.

Remember that non-band members (non-ITHA) members can submit their names

for approval, it would just be under MSP.

Also, those without MSP may put their names in for consideration – they’ll just have

to pay the eye exam fee (this clinic’s eye exam fee was $46.17).

Children under the age of 19 and adults over the age of 64, are also strongly

encouraged to get their eyes checked annually.

Joanne picked up some clients for their appointments and made many trips to the Hall to see if

any of our clients were still there. I made several calls and sent texts. So, thank you to all that

attended. Without you there would be no clinic.

Now, that we know how this vision clinic works, it will be smoother next time (we hope). If you are

interested in putting your name in for the next vision clinic, please call me at 250-902-2275 or Joanne at

250-902-2274.


TEL (250) 974-5556

FAX (250) 974-5900

www.namgis.bc.ca

P.O. BOX 210

ALERT BAY, BC

V0N 1A0

FIRST NATION CONNECTIONS WORKER (Namgis)

North Island Secondary School (NISS)

30 hours per week

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The First Nation Connections Worker is an independent contractor and a member of the First Nations Support

Team. This position was created from the Enhancement Agreement consultation process to provide additional

support services to students through a more holistic vision. The position is specific to the enhancement model

delivered at NISS and the students of Aboriginal Ancestry that attend there. Areas of focus for the position

are to provide academic and socio-emotional support, student transitions, advocacy for students and their

needs, and to provide intervention/prevention measures by connecting with students, staff, families and

community support systems to increase student success. As part of the cooperative nature of this position, it is

also recommended that the First Nation Connections Worker collaborate with community leadership and

community services to support the needs of Aboriginal learners.

JOB SCOPE

Works under the direction of and reports to the school principal Assists teachers in providing educational programs to First Nations students and assists students in

completing course assignments Works with First Nations students individually and in groups Supports the formal education program through active participation in student activities, maintaining

records and acting as a liaison between school and home

Works collaboratively with teachers Works without close supervision Performs duties of a confidential nature

MAJOR DUTIES

Assists students with their school work and monitors their progress Actively involved with students, teachers and parents by maintaining records, increasing student

attendance, school work, school activities, homework and personal problems

Actively involved as a liaison between school and home

http://www.namgis.bc.ca/


Works with students, staff and community to support First Nations student interest areas for cultural learning opportunities, extra-curricular and special events

Works with school staff to support First Nations student transition to secondary and post-secondary schools

Maintains student records and performs other duties necessarily incidental to those above QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Secondary school graduation (with Dogwood Certificate or equivalent) One year or more of post-secondary education applicable to work situation, including courses in First

Nations Studies, Anthropology, English, Mathematics, Sociology and Psychology

Extensive knowledge of Kwakwaka’wakw culture Ability to maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively with school staff, First

Nations students and their families Ability to assist secondary students in their school work in the areas of mathematics, language arts,

social studies and science Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions Ability to use a computer and related programs to carry out record keeping and instructional programs Good interpersonal and communication skills Two to three years recent experience working with First Nations students

Valid BC Driver’s License This position has a three-month probationary period

Applications will be accepted until Thursday July 2nd at 3pm. Only those short listed will be contacted. Please apply with completed cover letter, resume and three references to:

Jamie Hill, Chair ‘Namgis Education Board

P.O. Box 350 Alert Bay, BC

V0N 1A0 Email: [email protected]

Fax: 250-974-2634


LOCAL JOB POSTING

Certified Domestic Mate - Full-Time Company: Shearwater Industry: Transportation Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, July 13, 2015 - 9am Details: Shearwater Marine Ltd. is seeking a Certified Domestic Mate, prefer minimum 500 tonne. The position is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off departing form Port Hardy. This position will also include cook and deckhand work. How to apply: Please email your resume outlining your experience. Please also include copies of your relevant tickets. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.shearwater.ca Sous-Chef - Full-Time Company: Sporty Bar & Grill Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: DOE Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: This is a working position. Successful Applicant must be able to represent to head chef on his days off and help on the line, food orders & preparation, making stocks, soups and desserts. Overseeing and training the staff. Qualifications & Experience: Applicant must have many years of experience in a busy environment. Red Seal is preferred, but we also consider experience. How to apply: per eMail: [email protected] per mail: box 113, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 Server - Full-Time Company: Sporty Bar & Grill Industry: Tourism/ Hospitality Wage: Minimum Wage plus tips Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: We expect from our staff to serve our patrons friendly and efficient. We are open from 11:30am to midnight and provide a restaurant, a patio, a sports-bar, a pool room and a family room.

Qualifications & Experience: Our Servers should have a minimum of 3 years experience, and a “Serving it Right” certificate, but we are willing to train the right person. We are looking for a team player able to work mostly day shifts, but also on weekends and evenings. How to apply: per email: [email protected] mail: Box 113, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 or drop off in the pub Mail Transportation Contract - Contract Company: Canada Post Industry: Transportation Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: Mail Transportation Contract / Request for Proposal (RFP) - Port Hardy & Winter Harbour Stage is now available for the bidding process Type of Equipment Needed: 1 Enclosed vehicle (4 Wheel Drive) with a cargo capacity of 150 cubic feet. Suitable enclosed secured vehicle to accommodate all mail tendered. Commencement Date Of Service: September 1, 2015 Duration of Agreement: Up to 5 Years Fixed Rate Per Annam as per Schedule C If you require more information please contact Brian Estabrooks Directly for a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) Package regarding this position. Qualifications & Experience: Mail Transportation Contract / Request for Proposal (RFP) - Port Hardy & Winter Harbour Stage. Nature of Service: Sorting, delivery and collection of mail for Combined Urban Service OR transportation of mail by Highway Service between designated delivery points and designated tender points as described in the Description of Service, Schedule A" How to apply: Inquiries: Necessary Information respecting the RFP may be obtained by telephoning or emailing the Canada Post Contracting Authority representative below at: Brian Estabrooks 613.734.3000 ext 55220 [email protected] Proposer must direct all questions, correspondence and communications whatsoever to the Canada Post Contracting Authority. Canada Post will only


communicate with the Proposer through the Canada Post Contracting Authority. Deadline/Closing Time for Proposals: July 10, 2015 Attention: Solicitation Control Officer RFP no. : TS10251BE052215 Via Secure Fax: 514.284.0550 Carpenter - Full-Time Company: Geisler Construction Industry: Construction/ Trades Wage: $30/hr Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: Seeking Journeyman Carpenter to start ASAP! Job Duties include all aspects of construction and house building. Qualifications & Experience: Reliable Vehicle, valid driver's licence, hard hat, and steel toe boots required. How to apply: Please email resumes to: [email protected] or apply in person with resume to 8505 Founders Road Fabricator/Welder - Full-Time Industry: Construction/ Trades Wage: $30.00 Hour Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: Job Duties Include: Fabricating and Welding of all types of Metal/Aluminium/Stainless Steel and Mild Steel. Qualifications & Experience: Journeyman Welder/Fabricator with B level or A level welding. Minimum 5 years experience. Must have a drivers licence and steel toe boots. Able to safely work on own or as part of a team How to apply: Please send Resumes by email to [email protected] or drop off in person to the Port Hardy NIEFS & Work BC Office #129-8950 Granville Street. Or Fax to 250-949-5797 Noon Hour Supervisor - Contract Company: School District No. 85 Industry: Education Wage: $20.04/hr Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR

Pay Rate : $20.04 per hour Location : Eagle View Elementary School Hours of Work : 5 hours per week while school is in session Start Date : September 10, 2015 Reporting To : Mr. D’Arcy Deacon, Incoming Principal, Eagle View Elementary School (Mr. Malcolm Fleeton, Current Principal, Eagle View Elementary School) Qualifications & Experience: How to apply: Applications should be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2015. Please direct all applications to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) P.O. Box 90 Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2PO Secretary - Full-Time Company: School District No. 85 Industry: Education Wage: $25.03/hr Expiry Date: Monday, July 6, 2015 - 9am Details: MAJOR DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS – See attached job description. Extensive knowledge of Kwakwaka’wakw culture and community is preferred. SECRETARY Pay Rate : $25.03 per hour Location : Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre Hours of Work : 20 hours per week, 10 months per year Start Date : August 24, 2015 Reporting To : Ms. Jillian Walkus, Principal, Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre . Qualifications & Experience: How to apply: Applications should be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2015. Please direct all applications to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) P.O. Box 90 Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2PO


BIRTHDAY WISHES/REQUEST

Happy Birthday brother Gary July 7th....

Hope you have a great day..love you....love

from gavin gregory & mel

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July 4th...

I'd like to wish my beautiful God-Daughter

Kevanna Marie a Happy 1st Birthday!

We love you so much...

Love Mark, Baby Girl

Your sister Brae-Lynn & Bro Willie Xoxoxo

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Birthday wishes to all jolene alice isaiah love

all from mommy nd I

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Happy 1st Birthday Wishes Going Out To

Our Queen Kevanna Marie On July 4th We

Love You Sweety Hoping You Enjoy Your

Day Lotsa Love Mommy Daddy And

Brothers!!

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July 5, happiest 26th birthday yaya (Megan)

love you.

-Ang

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Happy birthday Jolene Charlie l love you

Happy birthday Isaiah Charlie

Happy birthday bro Albert Charlie

Best wishes to all from Priscilla and family

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Birshday book your on the air ! Hello IDE

like to wish my 1st cuZz aka kissing cuzzin

Jolene Charlie soon to be Jack a very special

birshday for July 8 th I love u so much

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July 4th, 2015- I would like to send very

special birthday wishes to our babygirl

Kevanna Marie Violet Irene Sheard. We love

you so much baby & I hope you have the

bestest day that you deserve. Love auntie Vi

& bro Vic xoxoxo

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Happy Birthday To aunty Omi love u so very

much. From Pam , Kendra and ur kidos On

July 5th

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Birthday wishes:

July 5th ~ Neph Reg Wallace

July 7th ~ Bro Gary Walkus

July 8th ~ Niece Jolene Charlie

July 11th ~ Niece Danika Wallace

July 14th ~ Sis Glor Ann

July 22nd ~ bro Dave Wallace Sr aka

Holyboy

Love you all and pray you have the best day

ever! Birthday hugs from Sis/Aunty Tiff &

tribe

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Birthday Wishes-

July 4th: my son Devan Drake

July 8th: my mom happy 60th birthday mom

we love u.

My brother John King Jr

And my Baby Bree-Anna happy 15th

Niece Ethel July 14th

Brother Delaney July 12th

Brother Willie Walkus 14th

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Sending special 1st birthday wishes going

out to our little Queenie Kevanna.Marie on

July 4th coming out from her Gran Ethyl

Marie Skookum, and her Baba Victor

Walkus , wishing you nothing but the best

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July 21 happy birthday to my princess kailey

Charlie love dad,tyren, and cole

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Happiest 1st Birthday to my beautiful little

god daughter "Kae-Doll" Love You Babe.

Love: Always~Aunty Angie, Uncle LeRoy, &

your brothers Ray-Ray and Crash-Man.

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July 21~ Happy birthday princess Kailey

Akira Jade! Pray you have a blast with

daddy and your fam!!

Lotsa love Nan Tiff, your aunties and uncles.

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July 7th : A very special 8th anniversary

wish to my best friend , my love: richard ♡

Loads of love, hugs and kisses from me and

our children ♡

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Special Birthday Wishes to my husband

Gary (July 7'th) And aunty Omi (July 5'th). I

hope you both enjoy your special day as you

both deserve it. Tons of love, Love always

Philena and our Kiddies

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July 15- happiest birthday to my Daddio

simon Paul. We love you to the moon dad.

Have an amazing day! Love always Etta And

Kids.

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WE AS FAMILY WOULD "LOVE"TO

CONTINUING SEND OUT "SPECIAL"

WISH TO OUR

GRADURATES MAY U ALL ENDURE UR

DREAMS N VERY BEST IN YR NEAR

FUTURE ,,,

AS I WOULD SAY TO MY GRANSONS

THOMAS 😎

DARRYL JR😎

GEORGE 😎

NEPHEW DAVE 😎

NEPHEW RICK JR 😎. NIECE VERONICA

😎AND TO ALL THE SPECIAL

GRADURATES 😎😎, HAPPINESS N JOY N

LOVE N HUGS ,, ALL SEND UR WAY

😎😎YR ALL VERY SPECIAL ,,

CONGRADULATIONS

ONCE AGAIN 😎😎

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July 8th- Wishing my Godfather Johnny

King Jr a Happy Birthday, Love from your

Godson Christian

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Happy birthday to you all who born in July

love you all love sally charlie and Lee Joseph

from Vancouver b.c

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Would like to send birthday wishes to my

daughter Tobi Rufus July

3, Devan Henderson July 4, Reginald

Wallace & Megan Henderson July

5, Gary Walkus July 7, Jolene Charlie

July 8, Ella Henderson July 12,

Gloria A. Walkus July 14, Dave Henderson

July 22, Tabitha Walkus July

27, Sage Murphy, Albert Charlie, Mat

Lockard July 28, Terrisa King &

Nince Lindsay July 30 from Lorna and

family.

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