Haida Gwaii Observer, November 27, 2015

By Stacey MarpleHaida Gwaii Observer

A recent BC Ferries Advisory Committee meeting almost saw the 13 committees quit out of frustration.

“We had actually talked about us all quitting. They would love that. Then they wouldn’t have to pretend they have done any public consultation,” Ellen Cranston, the co-chair for the North and Central Coast BC Ferries Advisory Committee said.

The committee however, decided to stay on, and Ms. Cranston is now focusing on how she might push con-crete change going forward.

“This ferry advi-sory committee sometimes asks itself if there is any point in us being there, because it feels like BC Ferries ignores us. But if we don’t do it who will?” she said.

Haida Gwaii has seen its share of unpop-ular changes to service, including increased ticket prices and a change of schedules. At the recent meeting with the committee, BC Ferries said that they are pleased with new sales figures that they believe has stabilized the situation. They do not expect to raise ticket prices anytime soon.

Ms. Cranston now asks the public to con-tact her with any problems or issues so she can bring them straight to the attention of BC Ferries.

“BC Ferries is open to any conversation, if you have anything you want me to ask them on your behalf. I would be happy to do that,” Ms. Cranston said, adding this isn’t the only thing she wants to accomplish with this committee.

“We keep pounding away at them for the ferry schedule,” she said.

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Tidal-energy prototype unveiledBy Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

A team of local entrepreneurs unveiled their working prototype of a tidal energy device they believe can rid the north of Graham Island from its dependency on diesel power once and for all.

Yourbrook Energy Systems held an open house to show off their invention in Queen Charlotte Nov. 14, walking approximately 100 people through the mechanics of the device.

The system was inspired by a call

for expressions of interest from BC Hydro in January of 2013 for com-panies to supply renewable energy to the area. Although it was determined

this particular project was not far enough advanced at the time, the team pressed on, unveiling their vision last week.

“There’s been a lot of interest and enthusiasm over this for a long time, but this was the first open house we’ve had,” spokesperson Lynda Dixon said. “The reaction was overwhelming. People feel it’s a really big deal to get off our reliance of diesel fuel…it’s been a thorn in the side of all islanders who want to reduce our environmental foot-print, so we’re a little less hypocritical.”

“The reaction was overwhelming.”

- Lynda Dixon

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The early morning of Friday April 24, Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake. The epicentre of the quake was approximately 167 km south of the Village of Queen Charlotte.

Some residents of Haida Gwaii reported objects shaking and windows rattling, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.

As the islands of Haida Gwaii all have unique geological qualities, the effects of an earthquake can vary from island to island. Every community reported feeling the quake in different ways. Queen Charlotte Village which has a rock base didn’t feel the quake as much as the residents of the northern parts of Graham island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based area and feels almost every quake that happens.

Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported feeling the earthquake. “I was sitting in my bed when I heard the house creak.” After the initial creak she felt her bed start rocking and noticed her ornaments rocking. “The ornaments rocked for a while after the quake stopped,” Ms. Wilson told the Observer. “My son and brother who were also in the house didn’t feel the earthquake at all.”

Barry Pages of Masset, director of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District said he felt the quake but because it was fairly short he wasn’t too concerned. However, he added, “This is a reminder to every one to be prepared.”

Earthquakes are nothing new to Haida Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks after a study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero for the next major seismic event on the west coast.

This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as the big one scientists predict, as it was smaller than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in 2012.

The same weekend that Haida Gwaii got hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude event.

Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are considered a strong on the Richter scale.

Submitted photo Committee members of the Pulling Together Haida Gwaii Event demonstrate their teamwork abilities at the carving shed in the

Kay Centre. The group will be holding a fund raiser May 2. See full story on Page 3

Earthquake rattles beds but fails to startle nerves

Search and rescue suspended after Day 3By Quinn BenderHaida Gwaii Observer

The search for Kumdis Ilsand resi-dent, Brent Hendren, was suspended last weekend following one of Haida Gwaii’s largest search and rescue operations in more than 25 years.

“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him. There’s no chance we would have missed him. The community should know we did everything we possibly could to find him,” said Chris Ashurst, SAR manager with Archipelago Ground Search and Rescue and deputy unit leader with

Massett Marine Rescue.Mr. Hendren, 27, was last seen

rowing out to his Kumdis Island cabin rental with supplies Sunday

morning, April 18. He missed dinner plans with friends later that night. The following Tuesday Masset RCMP received a missing persons report, which led to the discovery Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and overturned south of Watun River near Pure Lake Provincial Park.

“It is strongly believed that Brent drowned when his rowboat capsized west of Kumdis Island,” Mr. Ashurst said. “This is based on information from witnesses, the location of the cap-sized vessel, and the distribution of his personal effects along the shoreline.

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“I know for a fact that if he was alive out there we would have found him.”

- Chris Ashurst

Local outfit ready for field trials then full-scale model

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Yourbook’s core team, Dan Abbott, Clyde Greenough, Alden Bateham and Laird Bateham, will launch the device as early as Februrary, once they’re confident the weather will not expose the scale-model prototype to any unnecessary risks.

Until now, the team has been winding the turbine manually.

“It’s generating power,” Ms. Dixon says. “it’s doing what we predicted it would do. Throwing it in the water will give us the real data we need: how much energy and potential electricity is in those waters.”

Yourbrook will conduct its field trials in the Jusktatla Narrows on a floating plat-form. They say a DFO review for this stage of the project used underwater video foot-age showing a scoured rock and boulder substrate in the area, adding the DFO also determined that the equip-ment and activities will have little or no impact on marine species or the environment.

Once the data is gathered and analyzed, the team can then use the parameters to build a full-size model.

“There’s still a lot of work to do, but we’re on our way,” inventor Laird Bateman says. “There doesn’t appear to be any show stoppers.”

Yourbrook is confident the tidal energy device can replace a large portion of the diesel-generated energy on islands with the ultimate goal of displacing the diesel generators completely. They’re also hoping to connect with local investors and forge new partnerships to keep the bene-fits of the invention on-island.

Because the device’s design

features are all new technolo-gies amounts of funding, which Yourbrook hopes to access for a full-scale demonstra-tion plant. They envision one where the devices aren’t just fabricated and engineered for local use, but manufactured for

worldwide distribution. “The beauty of this project is

we have local people who have put their heads together to find a solution to this [fossil fuel dependence]. We want to see local energy generated by local people with local organizations

invested in it, so the benefits accrue in the communities rather that some big company from who knows where.”

Yourbrook wi l l launch another open house early in the new year to present the findings of their data.

Submitted photo Yourbrook will be conducting field trials in the Jusktatla Narrows in February.

Yourbrook seeking partnerships to keep benefits on island“...We’re on

our way. There doesn’t appear to be any show

stoppers.”

- Laird Bateman

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Council Briefs

Quarterly Police ReportSgt. Hromadnik presented the village council

with the quarterly policing report last week. There were 215 call for service in the quarter from July to the end of September. The total of calls were up from the last quarter by only 14. The small increase of call volume was credited to the busy summer months.

The local RCMP detachment found that many of the calls coming in were regarding the Revenue Canada phone scam.

There were five marijuana related seizures that did not result in any charges laid. A total of 16 alcohol related offences were also docu-mented. The offences ranged from being intox-icated in a public place to consuming liquor in public. “Over all the summer months were very good to the communities on the island,” Sgt. Hromadnik said.

Venue changeIn anticipation of a large turnout, Village

council has passed a motion to change the venue of the Dec. 7 regular meeting, during which the new Public Places bylaw will be dis-cussed. There will not be a reading of a finalized bylaw at the meeting, but an opportunity for the community to give feedback on the proposed bylaw.

Hooterville pleasSeveral members of the public sat in at the

regular council meeting last week urging local officials to write a letter to the province oppos-ing the Hooterville evictions. However, Mayor Martin told the crowd once again the situation is outside of the jurisdiction of the Village. Councilor Decembrini said that the Village can not support something the province has deemed illegal. The Village also has concerns that if they give support to the residents that others who have been evicted will return to Hooterville.

The Village declined offering the support that was requested.

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The timing and location of a house fire played a big factor in preventing its complete destruction in Queen Charlotte Nov. 15

The blaze broke out in a mobile home directly behind the Queen Charlotte Fire Department. At the time there were two fire fighters inside the department installing drywall, who had the fire brought to their attention from a concerned neighbour who saw

a car in the parking lot and thought to enquire within the fire hall, rather than call in for help.

The two firefighters attended the scene and extinguished fire within minutes.

“If we had just been called [over the phone] it could have been a different situation. Fortunately there were two of us who happened to be working in the fire hall,” village councillor and volunteer firefighter, Richard Decembrini explained to council during their regular meeting.

“On average a trailer will burn down with in 11 minutes.”

With the quick response time and proximity of the fire, members in the hall and the five other members of the fire fighting department who responded, the blaze was extin-guished in record time. The loss of property was also kept to a minimum, Decembrini said.

Mayor Greg Martin voiced his grat-itude for the quick actions of the fire department. “Congratulations to the fire department,” he said.

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Thrift shop to get much-needed expansionBy Evelyn von AlmassyHaida Gwaii Observer

The Charlotte Thrift Shop in the village of Queen Charlotte is getting ready for a much-needed expansion, with construction to begin this coming spring. Heather George, long time volunteer, secretary and treasurer, has applied to Gwaii Trust for funding under the Major Infrastructure 50/50 contribution program.

The planned addition is part of an overall improvement plan of the his-toric building; five years ago $4,000 was invested in interior renovations.

The goal for the society is to have $60,000 in funding secured by the end of the year in order to receive matching funds from Gwaii Trust. After five years of saving, they now have raised almost $54,000 towards that goal. At the latest swap’n shop in Charlotte, they sold some high-end items that were donated, held a loonie auction and a bake sale, generating $1,000.

The non-profit society is not affil-iated with any other organization or individual; the goal of the society is to keep the historic building open. It is at present a small space, crammed with items for sale, attracting shoppers from all islands communities.

Although the thrift shop is not a heritage building, as there have been a

number of changes to it over the years, but it definitely has history to it. It used to be the one-room schoolhouse in Queen Charlotte before the other schools were built. In the 1970s it was re-purposed as a thrift shop. In 1995, the building was moved its location beside Eagle Cabs to its present site behind the legion.

The society’s plans are to remove the front entry, and to extend the main floor space, and get that enclosed, mudded and wired for electricity. They want to remove the deck that is there now, and to build a smaller deck,

which will extend into the parking lot. They are hoping for volunteers to help with some of the finishing work to reduce the costs of the project.

“We are waiting for a quote from a contractor, and with that quote, we will be more able to plan. We hope to have it by the end of November.” Ms. George said.

The thrift shop itself has supported and continues to support other organi-zations. This year will see them donat-ing to all the islands’ communities for the Christmas Hampers, the north and south end food banks, the Masset Transition House, the Queen Charlotte Teen Centre, and a monthly donation to the Mental Health and Addictions Adult Club House in Charlotte. They also plan to extend their donations to all the schools’ food programs.

“People are so generous in donating their stuff,” Ms. George said.

The society also collects lifejackets for the Charlotte dock, collects soccer shirts and shoes for the island soccer league, as well as bike helmets for a community member to give away in Mexico.

As Alissa MacMullen, the grant writer for MIEDS who is familiar with the society’s fundraising efforts says, “They are a non-profit organization which helps out other non-profits.”

“They are the non-profit organization

which helps out other non-profits.”

- Alissa MacMullen

Committee seeks public complaintsWhile speaking with the new vice

president of BC Ferries, Mark Cullens, Ms. Cranston discovered that the Kwuna could be chartered by the public for an extra cost. “It is some-thing that we have never thought about,” she said. “The new VP is open to many interesting things.”

Ms. Cranston pointed out that the current minimum of $115 is unrealis-tic for some on Haida Gwaii. She is trying to have the figure lowered so low income people can still be a part of the Experience program.

BC Ferries will also be putting tracking surveys aboard Northern routes for the first time. Ms. Cranston urges the public to fill out these sur-veys with honesty about their experi-

ence on BC Ferries. “We try hard to get our constituents

involved, so that we are speaking for what they want to be brought forward.”

The BC Ferries Advisory Committee for the North and Central Coast is just one of 13 advisory committees for BC Ferries. Ms. Cranston, being a co-chair of her committee, meets with all the chairs of the advisory committee to

discuss the bigger picture of BC Ferries. The committee has been trying to find the historic and current sales statistics so they can better understand if people are actually taking advantage of BC Ferries’ promotions. BC Ferries believes that with the promotions they can control when people choose to travel.

“They have extended our ferry services for the Northern Adventure

for June. We will have three extra sailings for June,” Ms. Cranston said, adding she is also working on a more reasonable schedule for the Kwuna. This may not extend the late sailing but it will make the daytime sailings easier for customers and staff to memorize.

“They definitely do seem, kind of open to working with us,” she said.

“The new VP is open to many interesting

things.”

- Ellen Cranston

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Submitted photo Surfers and spectators line the shore near the mouth of the Hiellen River.

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The North Beach Surf Shop’s Seventh Annual Expression Session saw a weekend full of fun Nov. 13-14. Close to 60 people came to the Art Show held Friday night. Saturday saw over 200 excited people gathered at the mouth of the Hiellen River to surf and spectate. Most people stayed on shore while at least 80 daring souls took their turn at the surf.

Saturday started out with the Adopt-A-Grom, where experienced surfers took younger surfers under their wing for surf lessons.

The day’s swells were spectacular, with gorgeous higher waves rolling in all day long.

Around noon, as the tide filled in and the surf jacked up, dozens of surfers caught amazing waves until darkness set in.

The Mount Moresby Adventure Camp had a fundraiser tent set up... coffee, lunch, snacks, and a big fire to warm the blood of both the surfers and those on the beach that chilly day. North Beach Surf Shop organiz-ers Mike McQuade and Lucy Neville suited all the surfers they could up with gear, surfing instruction, and stoke.

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Queen Charlotte is inviting comment on the Community Public Places Bylaw No. 88-2015 which was given 1st reading on October 19, 2015. The purpose of this bylaw is to establish regulations governing the use of Community Public Places on property owned or held by the Village of Queen Charlotte for recreation or community/public uses.

Community Public Places Bylaw No. 88-2015 will be on the agenda as a discussion topic at the Village of Queen Charlotte Regular Coun-cil meeting to be held December 7, 2015 at 7:30pm

The Bylaw is available for viewing on the Village website, www.queencharlotte.ca, or you can pick up a copy from the Village office, 903A Oceanview Drive. Our regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to noon, 1:00pm to 4:30pm. You may also ask questions or provide comment on our website, or by contacting Lori Wiedeman at:

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Date: Tuesday May 19, 2015 Time: 6.30pmLocation: Village of Queen Charlotte, 903A Oceanview Drive, Queen Charlotte Th e intent of this bylaw is to amend Zoning Bylaw 64-2013 in order to rezone Lot 15-16, Block 13, District Lot 16A, Queen Charlotte District, Plan 934 from Public Facility (PF) to Low Density Res-idential (LR).

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The Birds and Bees’ Wax art show is still up at Queen B’s. The creator of the many encaustic and watercolour paintings, Judy Hilgemann, attended the opening on Nov. 6, when about 50 people gathered to see this prolific artist who has won many awards for her work. Ms. Hilgemann enjoys wild and remote landscapes, and has lived on the west coast of B.C. for most of her life. She studied art at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, studied graphic design at the University of David Thompson, and received a B.A. in Education at the University of Toronto.

But this art show had a twist to it. The little red circle buttons that meant a painting had been sold, were going up fast and furiously. If the item that you wanted was already sold, you could order another just like it; or at least as much like it as an artist

could create. The work would be painted and then mailed out.

Ms. Hilgemann works in water colours, acyrilic, oil, and encaus-tic. Most of her work at the show is in the encaustic method, which is painting with the use of wax, which has its roots in ancient Egyptian times. There are also watercolours and line draw-ings at the show. Her smallest pieces were very popular with the crowd. As the title of the show suggests, many of the subjects in the works are of our favourite birds. There were a number of ancient murrelets, king fishers, puffins, owls, ravens and many more, along with eggs in their nests.

The show will be up until the end of November. Anyone can place an order for any of the displayed pieces until Nov. 30. Let the staff at Queen B’s know which piece you would like (each piece has a number). Visit Ms. Hilgemann’s website at www.judyhilgemann.com.

Mavis Marks photo Artist Judy Hilgeman chatting with one of her fans at the Nov. 6 show at Queen B’s.

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OPINIONS

Editorial

20Years Ago

Tides and weather

T h e N o r t h Coast Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corp. contravened its agreement with the federal gov-ernment by lend-ing money to busi-nesses in which board members and employees had an interest, according to an audit done for the federal gov-ernment. A copy of the audit was obtained by the Observer under the Access to Information Act.

Another week, another Queen Charlotte coun-cil meeting and another strong showing from the supporters of Hooterville.

On one side, citizens are demanding support. On the other, elected council is refusing. Very little is moving forward, as expected.

When the Observer recently picked up the cover-age of this decades-old issue again, we came out in support of the dwindling number of residents still clinging to their Hooterville homes. Our editorial position hasn’t changed. It might appear we don’t appreciate the historical context of this issue. The editor, after all, has lived here only one year but that may be what’s freeing this paper’s position from historical prejudice. Issues of crime, density and squalor simply don’t factor into the current

matter of the government failing its people, but it’s not simply a local government issue.

Queen Charlotte Mayor Greg Martin said recently “this should be the province’s headache, not ours.”

And he’s right. When the residents were issued trespass notices

it came after a long process where the Ministry of Forests and Lands’ district manager, Leonard Munt, says he scrutinized provincial framework to find any option that might allow the residents to keep their homes. And that he did. His tools were limited to what’s on the book. He is but the latest in a line of managers handling the Hooterville file, but it’s time the province—the policy makers of the ministry itself—step up and create an exemp-tion of policy people here can work with.

Currently, the only provision on the books necessitates all residents prove their situation as one of dire poverty—heaven forbid these people have the faculties to keep their heads above water.

In a letter to the editor this week a reader makes the point: “For over 50 years, persons with few monetary resources used their creativity to build homes that suited them, rather than placing a burden on society to take care of their needs.”

Yet that is the only option the province is propos-ing. Welfare, subsidized housing and institutional poverty looks better on the books than a unique solution to a unique problem.

The village could be doing more to support the residents of Hooterville, we agree. But let’s also not forget the orders are coming from Victoria.

Province unfairly avoiding responsibility in Hooterville fracas

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Nov. 16, 1995

5Years Ago

I t h a s b e e n t w e n t y - f i v e years since the epoch-changing blockade at Lyell Island. Seventy-two people were arrested at the blockade. A heli-copter was rented to take the elders down to the pro-test camp which young people had set up to block access to new cutting areas. The elders were the first to be arrested by the 25 RCMP members, two of whom were Haida themselves.

Nov. 18, 2010

10Years Ago

Bad feel ings at the municipal ballot-box spilled over into crimi-nal activity in Port Clements, accord-ing to the RCMP. A 33-year-old Port Clements man was found in Gerry Johnson’s house, on Saturday, Nov. 19. Mr. Johnson, who earl ier in the evening had been defeated as a Port Councillor, said he had heard a man screaming and yelling from an adjacent room. He was saying things like “I hope you choke on your pay cheque.”

Nov. 24, 2005

30Years Ago

Mayor David Penna vowed to make the pro-p o s e d a i r p o r t near the Delkatla Sanc tua ry h i s first priority, as 314 votes for Mr. Penna out of 475 votes, gave him a majority, as he returned as mayor. Margo Hearne c a m e s e c o n d with 85 votes, while the former mayor Gordon Feyer received 76 votes. Mr. Penna called the airport the king-pin for Masset, on which a great many other economic plans would depend.

Nov. 21, 1985


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You all looked after us

Dear Editor,Whilst in Haida Gwaii towards the end of

October we came off the road down to Queen Charlotte City 18 miles from the city. Two guys called Steve and Tommy pulled us out of the ditch 12 feet down. They had just come from Queen Charlotte City but took us all the way back and introduced us to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Steve and Tommy who were so humble about what they were doing despite the extra 36 mile round trip they did for us. We would also like to thank the policeman who took care of us and found the car hire company office in QCC. The car hire company then helped us by transporting us to the ferry, and someone else from the company met us on the other side so we wouldn’t have to make an eight mile walk back to the hotel. Such lovely people who were only interested in our well-being and not the state of the car. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all these kind people.

Sincerely,Pat Acock, Martin Rickard

Englandand

Judith JonesGold Bar, Washington.

Hospital totem pole deserving of its recognition

Dear Editor,I am writing to express my gratitude to the

Haida Gwaii Museum for honouring the totem

pole that once graced the front of the Hospital in Queen Charlotte. When I moved to Haida Gwaii in 2000, I was welcomed to my place of work by this pole, a striking front pole for the hospital. It has seen many thousands through the hospital doors, a sentinel and guardian who has witnessed joy and heartache, sickness and health.

As our current facility is nearing its final days and its replacement looms above it, it warmed my heart to learn that it was going to be preserved and honoured in the permanent collection of the Museum. I am embarrassed to learn of this pole only recently when it was being taken down from its perch at the from of the hospital. I am learning of Edmund Calder only now, the carver from Masset who created the pole at a time between the old and modern masters.

This is an important piece, carved and erected before Bill Reid and the renaissance in Haida art.

Haawa to Nika and the team at the Museum behind the show highlighting the history of this pole and the carver behind it. Please go and visit this special totem.

Sincerely,Tracy Morton MD

Queen Charlotte

Five years later,nothing has changed

Dear Editor,While you seldom reprint Letters to the

Editor, I am asking you please do so for this letter of mine the Observer published Dec. 23, 2010.

Lindsay SeegmillerQueen Charlotte

“Absolutely!”

Maranda TowesQueen Charlotte

“I am all for the ref-ugees but ... Haida Gwaii is too small for more people.”

John FraserQueen Charlotte

“Most of us come from refuges any-

ways.”

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Introducing our new chief operating officer

By errol winter executive director

After a thorough, cross-Canada search for a chief operating officer, the Gwaii Trust found the ideal candidate right here at home.

Many of you already know Carla Lutner, who has worked for Northern Savings Credit Union for the past 15 years, and is incredibly excited to be taking on this new job with the Gwaii Trust. She has held virtually every position in the Queen Char-

lotte branch and has been the branch manager since 2013. She also brings experience as a trustee on the islands school board and on the Communi-ty Futures board – positions that have given her a lot of in-sight into the unique culture of Haida Gwaii, how all-island organizations work, and what

kind of service and funding gaps exist here.Like many islanders, Carla ended up on Haida Gwaii after

what was supposed to be a short visit. She came to the islands 16 years ago to see her mother and stepfather, who were living in Queen Charlotte. “I came for a visit, and I ended up loving it here,” she says. After working at a variety of casual jobs, she found a permanent position at the credit union. And shortly af-ter moving here, she met her husband, Rick McDiarmid, who grew up here and now works as a self-employed fisheries tech-nician. They live in Miller Creek with their two boys, who are 14 and 11. The whole family is passionate about fishing, hunting and living off the land as much as possible. They have a big gar-den and chickens, and gather mushrooms and go out crabbing whenever they can.

Carla hadn’t been looking for a new job, but the ad for a chief operating officer caught her eye because she’s always had a pos-itive impression of the Gwaii Trust and had even been contem-plating the possibility of applying to be a board member. “Once I looked at the position, I thought it would be a good fit with what I had been doing,” she says. “I’ve always been interested in community improvement – and there’s so much opportunity with the Gwaii Trust to make a difference.”

Carla’s appreciation of the Gwaii Trust was deepened during her thee years on the school board. Attending off-island con-ferences with trustees from around BC, she learned how many schools struggle to find funding for healthy food, field trips and playground equipment – things the Gwaii Trust has been able to help with here. She’s also learned a lot about community needs and the depth of volunteer commitment through her involve-ment with the credit union’s small-scale grant program, which has contributed to vital local groups like the Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society and the Laskeek Bay Conservation Society.

Her new position starts Dec. 1, but Carla has already attended the Trust’s strategic planning session two weeks ago in Sandspit, where she learned first-hand how the board makes decisions by consensus – meaning that all board members, not just a ma-jority, must agree with a decision before it gets approved. She plans to work out of both Gwaii Trust offices, in Old Massett and Skidegate, and says islanders can expect to see a lot of her. Welcome, Carla!

The Gwaii Trust update is a collaborative promotional venture by the Gwaii Trust Society and the Haida Gwaii Observer.

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“Hooterville residents have been ordered to leave their homes, which are to be destroyed by the province. The houses are on crown land, and the province will no longer grant licences of occupation, as it once did. As two former residents of Hooterville, we find it deplorable that the Queen Charlotte village council is not supporting members of its own community.

“Before incorporation, many voters feared that village lifestyle would be curtailed by over-regulatioin. We had an informal live and let-live policy that worked for decades.

“Hooterville is one example. For over 50 years, persons with few monetary resources used their creativity to build homes that suited them, rather than placing a burden on society to take care of their needs. Queen Charlotte had no homeless people. While municipalities all over the world are trying to house their homeless, we had a made-in-Queen Charlotte solution. in fact, many of today’s upstanding citizens of Queen Charlotte lived in squatters’ shacks all over these islands when they first arrived.

“Shouldn’t the council try to structure a village that meets the needs of all its people? Unfortunately, it seems that the net effect of some decisions is destroying the character, tolerance, and charm of what has developed naturally over the years. The council’s apparent indifference to the fate of some of its more vulnerable residents doesn’t match the fervour with which it protests the lack of air-mail service.

“We ask that the Queen Charlotte village council urge the province to grant licenses of occupation to the residents of Hooterville and Frog Flats so that they can continue to

live there and pay their way. The health of a community is gauged by the health of its least advantaged.”

So little has changed in five years.

Sincerely,Sandra Price

Queen Charlotte

Not bullets and bombsAlready in Canada there are attacks on Muslims

and cries to ban the refugees. Compassion and love are sacrificed to hate and mistrust. It’s racism in France on wings to the rest of the world; horror extended beyond their borders to innocents in every country and every camp.

Do you think it coincidence that a passport link-ing a suicide bomber to the Syrian refugees was left at the scene? Like the guy just forgot to blow it up along with all his other body parts?

Terrorism is not bullets and bombs. It is the ruthless and systematic injuring of a society by igniting the darkness already in us, and by setting one citizen against another in the hope that we will destroy ourselves and leave the field open. Or at least be too busy to notice the machine guns tiptoeing in. I’ve heard it said that fear and guilt are the only enemies of humankind. It is not ISIS that needs to be annihilated, but the weakness in our own hearts – our judgments, our prejudices, our persecuted people.

Squashing Al Qaeda merely ushered forth a bigger evil in ISIS. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you and there will be no breeding ground in Canada for radical extremists, Muslim or otherwise.

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By Stephen ReidSpecial to the Observer

Susan Musgrave deliv-ered a short talk on the gen-esis of her new work critics are describing as “much more than a cookbook.” The event was held at the Kay Museum last Friday, with complimentary sea-food samplers provided by Edi of Kay Bistro.

The line up for auto-graphed copies went until

almost 10 p.m. Signed copies may still be pur-chased at the Kay Museum Gift Shop and in Queen Charlotte at Funk It.

During her talk Ms. Musgrave referred to her book as a “food memoir,” which one CBC reporter called “a book replete with recipes, foraging/preserv-ing/storing tips, including hilarious stories and lore of Island characters and places.” Susan has held a

45-year “relationship of love for the people, the forests, and the beaches of Haida Gwaii.” She now lives outside of Masset and between jarring huckleber-ries, baking her legend-ary sourdough loaves, or collecting cockles during wash-ups, she manages the Copper Beech House in Masset.

The Island Book Launch continues with her next appearance being at Sherri’s

Gas Bar and Gri l l on Thursday Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Old Massett. Chef David will be providing compli-mentary snacks and light refreshments. Copies of A Taste of Haida Gwaii will be available for purchase and personal signing. Admission is free and everyone is wel-come.

Musgrave’s final Island book signing will be held on Dec. 5 at the Masset Library from from 2 to 3 p.m.

Captain Gold photo Susan Musgrave signs a copy of her latest book, A Taste of Haida Gwaii - Food Gathering and Feasting at the Edge of the World.

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I know that the bombings and shooting massacres in Paris last week shocked us all. France is

a hemisphere away, but for at least one Haida Gwaiian it seemed all too close. I wrote a little about this last week, but I now have some more details about what happened, and per-mission to use her name. A friend of mine was in Europe for a conference and spent some free time in Paris. As soon as I heard about the bombings, I thought of her. Two days before, I had received a text from her in Paris. OMG! I thought. Is she still there? Brenda Byberg, who lives in Masset, was at a conference in her capacity as the Executive Director of the Haida Gwaii Society of Community Peace. She left Paris on a train to Amsterdam the day before the terrorist attacks in Paris. The day before. 24 hours. Think

of that. Ms. Byberg did not find out about what happened in Paris, until she turned on the TV in her hotel room in Vancouver. It was as shocking to her as it was to me.

So we often say, what can we do about this war of terror that apparently ISIS is spreading around the world ? Of course one method is bombing and killing the perpetrators, which is what they did: bomb and kill people, delib-erately. The day after that a Muslim Temple was burned in Peterborough, and a Hindu Temple’s windows were smashed in Kitchener, both in Ontario. What do we do about these hate crimes in our country?

How do we show solidarity with our Muslim neighbours and friends? Is there a button or t-shirts for that yet? Do we all wear chadors or ha jabs? There was also a disturbing story about two men attacking a woman who was wearing a ha jab. The woman was born in Canada, and her two children are Canadian. These are hate crimes, no doubt. But besides treating all people with respect and in peaceful

ways, what do we do? How do we show solidarity? I will be spending the time during this upcoming season of peace and joy to think more about what I can do. I sincerely welcome your suggestions.

The best and biggest (from my own perspective) Christmas Craft Fair is this coming Saturday, November 28th, at 10 a.m. in the Charlotte Hall, in the Village of Queen Charlotte. The hall will be packed with goodies to help in your Christmas shopping, so bring a big bag.

At the same time, a local group of people are having the Yearly Artisan’s Fair in the Visitor Centre. They have a great offering of their varied art, with some new creations. Both fairs sell Haida Gwaii, on-island items for yourself, your friends, and neigh-bours.

Speaking of neighbours, on Sunday, November 29th at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Centre is the H.G.A.C. yearly Annual General Meeting. You are probably one of those many who have attended a Haida Gwaii Arts Council presenta-

tion around the islands. This group of volunteers, make it possible to bring artists of all kinds: dancers, artists, authors, musicians, and they cover a diverse range in all mediums, with something for everyone.

If you have ever thought of becom-ing part of this active group who arrange these exciting offerings, come to the gathering. Everyone is welcome, and I understand that cheese and chocolate will be quenching our appetites.

Remember that there will be a need for contributions to the north and south Food Banks, and for the Chris tmas Hampers that people receive at this time of year. Bruce and Carol Ives (250-559-8344) are the people to contact in Charlotte for signing up for a hamper, and for your donation. A group of people work to put these hampers together each year; you might also want to offer your time.

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This fall Vince Brzostowski will be stepping down from his position as general manager for Willows Golf Course. Mr. Brzostowski will continue running Golf Haida Gwaii which promotes golf on and off the Islands as well as the Haida Gwaii Golf Tour which will begin its second season in the spring of 2016.

“Not having to worry about running the Willows Golf Course gives me the time needed to work with some local golf enthusiasts, to work on and keep improv-ing the HGG tour as well as working with both courses to get more youth involved. I will continue promoting Haida Gwaii as ‘Canada’s Unknown golfing destination’,” he said.

Mr. Brzostowski says it’s hard to believe it was only a year ago when the Willows Golf Course was going to close down when he took a chance and took over the course.

“It was never about money, I knew going in that if things went great, I would probably be breaking even. I first came to

Haida Gwaii because of the golf courses and wasn’t going to sit idly by and see one of the courses close without trying something,” Mr. Brzostowski said.

There were many issues when it came to the maintenance of the fairways and greens in Sandspit. “The biggest issue running the course was not living in Sandspit. Because of the ridiculous ferry schedule it was impossible to maintain the course properly in the evenings, which is the prime time to do so,” Mr. Brzostowski said.

The 2015 golf season saw the creation of Golf Haida Gwaii, which started the Haida Gwaii Golf Tour and ran on both the Willows and Dixon Entrance Golf Courses. The tour brought out 44 dedicated golfers who took part in the tour at various points. The other big change was the new free youth golf, which will continue into the 2016 season.

Golf BC heard about the youth initiative and came to Haida Gwaii and put on the Playground to Fairway program at the ele-mentary schools for no cost. The program put golf clubs in the hands of 247 children on Haida Gwaii. There are a number of indi-

viduals from both courses that are working on putting together more youth programs for the upcoming season. The 2015 season also saw Golf on Haida Gwaii being promoted on a national platform by Golf Canada.

All season long it was discussed that a local non-profit needed to be formed to run Willows Golf Course and by the end of the

season the courses’ main volun-teer, Bill Quaas was ready to take on such a task.

“I can’t think of a better person who is capable and has the dedica-tion to make it work. Bill and his son’s along with Skidegate Inlet Golf Society gave us some of the best greens in the Northwest this year, and I can’t wait to see what comes of the Willows under his

direction,” Mr. Brzostowski said. “Bill has some great ideas and

a good group of people working with him, being a non-profit is going to allow them to get the funds and support from the locals’ businesses and volunteers that is needed to make the course a suc-cess. I’m more than confident that the best golfing years on Haida Gwaii are ahead of us.”

Submitted photo ALM school students make the letter V with their arms, for “Thank you Vince” for free junior golf during the 2014-15 golf season at the Willows in Sandspit. The students have been working with members of the Skidegate Inlet Golf Society since 2009 in the annual greens aeration project.

Brzostowski steps down as GM for Willows Golf Course


It was an arduous week for me! And the old saying “what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger” was like a broken record playing over and over in my head many times this past one. And while I encourage my readers to write with any questions and or concerns pertaining to the recipes/columns I write, it was with some surprise to learn that I had touched a nerve and not a good one with one reader and perhaps others, which is why I am sharing this with you now. When I write, I am thinking of a specific audience. First and foremost my kids, who encourage me by saying I should write a cookbook with all the recipes they have grown up with. And so I do. Secondly my islands’ family, I write with your faces passing by in my mind. Maybe I know you well, and maybe I don’t which makes me realize that if you don’t know me well, you could possibly think that I could write something which would come across the wrong way. This is not nor ever has been my intent. I write about food, that which is joyous to me as food brings people together. I nurture the ones I love and express that love through the art of cooking and I write about the food experiences I am familiar with, no matter what their origins are as they are part of my food culture!

The following is a letter sent to me by a reader after reading the column How to Plan and Host a cookie exchange, in which I referred to a Ukrainian gift exchange, where you wrap up gifts, assign everyone a number and put the numbers into a hat.

“Hi Kris, I’ve been meaning to congratulate you on your column, you’re obviously having so much fun with it. Unfortunately the reason I am writ-ing to you now is in regards to your last column. When I read through it the first time I just thought “wow how ignorant”- but as time has passed and it’s had time to sink in I do have to say something. Ukrainian? Really...?

The reader felt my words were comparable to derogatory statements we currently hear about Muslims, and in the past about First Nations.

“If I were you I would do a formal apology and

retraction in your next column,” she continues. “You are in a privileged position to air your thoughts in public, with that comes some responsibility.”

It was never my intent to offend anyone, but I have, and for that I am sorry. In honour of Ukraine, here is this week’s recipie.

Ukranian Bourbon Balls2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips – melted½ c. almond paste – warmed1c. sour cream Pinch of saltCream well, set aside. In a separate bowl combine;8c. chocolate or vanilla wafer crumbs, or graham cracker crumbs3c. icing sugarPinch of salt Mix the following into the crumbs:

1 1/2c. melted unsalted butter2/3 c. cocoa powder- use the good stuff!1 ½ c. bourbon, I use Makers Mark, distilled in the

deep south of the U.S.A.!2c. pecans – finely chopped. Check to ensure your

nuts are fresh, if they’re off they’ll ruin the entire batch!24-30 oz. Chocolate shot (for rolling the balls in after

they’re mixed and shaped)Add the ingredients from the bowl you’ve set aside, to

the crumb mixture now, mixing well. Refrigerate until firm. Shape into bite sized balls and roll in chocolate shot. Let them harden in a cool place or refrigerator until ready to serve. These freeze well and will make delightful additions to your cookie tray this Christmas season!

May the peace of the bakers’ kitchen be yours this holiday season, enjoy the process and may love infuse all that you bake and undertake for you and your loved ones!

For my Ukrainian friends, with love—really!Cooking on the

Rising Tideby Kris Leach

Visiting at the Skidegate Open House last week saw me learning as I walked alongside the booths that lined the hall. The booths were informative, helpful, and thoughtfully composed for audience, subject matter, and most had a prize associated with them. As I walked along the information booths I read information on mold renovation applications for those homeowners who are in need of mold removal and renovations, which is an issue in this climate. I picked up my application

for a secure status card. I also got my blood glucose checked and I was excellent according to the practitioner there. I tried saying some Haida words at the Daycare booth.

The booth that grabbed my attention the most was the Maintenance depart-ment. The summer’s water shortage and the subsequent drainage project and water main leakage projects were shown in great detail. The power of water and erosion were shown with damaged pipes and hours of digging to find suspected leaks in the water lines. Water was an important issue this summer and the lack of it impacted all of Skidegate.

After the booths, I entered the social area where community members were treated to a hearty dinner. Greg Williams provided music. All awaited

the draws at the conclusion of the evening. Due to my allergies, I am limited in the foods that I can eat at most community events. I rallied for a bowl of berries to be saved for me from the dessert trays being created behind the bleachers. I walked around saying hello to the family and friends who were seated and enjoying each oth-er’s company. One lady in particular always gets my attention. Bea Harley is a tiny woman with a big spirit. That she always touches my cheek and holds her face to mine was weird when she first did it but it is now endearing. I always make time to greet her. Her eye-sight has become less and less in the two years I have known her. She now asks who I am and I reply, “Rhonda. Rob’s Rhonda” and she smiles big and grabs my hands. “Yes, I know. Come

here my dear”. It’s like that if I see her at the Taaw Naay gas bar where she sits and visits and plays the lotto, or at the local restaurants when she’s with her daughters, or at a community event with others flitting about. Bea is an inspiration and a reminder of my kokum who has long since passed.

The information that was shared at the Skidegate Open House really showed pride and highlighted the programs and services available. Skidegate is a beautiful community because of people like Bea and the other aunties and naani’s who have treated me so well. To be an inspira-tional elder should be a life goal for everyone. To have lived a long life, to have seen so much, to experience so much, and to share your knowledge is the greatest gift.

Inspirational Elders at the Skidegate open houseJingles from

Skidegateby Rhonda McIsaac


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A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

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“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

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Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

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People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

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In Brief

A Celebration of Life for Port Clements mayor Wally Cheer is being organized for Saturday, Oct. 4.

The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the community hall, the village office said in an emailed invitation.

Mr. Cheer died in mid-August after serv-ing almost three years as mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in 2005 and again in 2008, before running successfully for the mayor’s seat in 2011.

14,000-year-old fishing weir discovered

on Haida GwaiiUniversity of Victoria research-

ers may have found one of Canada’s oldest archaeological sites on Haida Gwaii, after their autonomous underwater vehi-cle (AUV) photographed what appears to be a fishing weir deep underwater in Gwaii Haanas.

“It is a very emotional expe-rience,” researcher Dr. Quentin Mackie said, “to look at these images and think that what we might be looking at is evidence that people were living on this land and catching salmon before there was even a forest here, when it was still grassland almost 14,000 years ago.”

He and a research team were in Gwaii Haanas for 10 days in August, using a Bluefin Robotics AUV to search for evidence of ancient villages that were sub-merged when sea levels rose as much as 150 metres when the most

recent ice age ended.Sonar images from the trip show

a line of boulders 122 metres under the water’s surface near Huxley Island, believed to be a stone fishing weir.

A seafloor geologist will investi-gate the boulder images further to determine if it is, in fact, a human-made weir and not something caused by a geologic event.

Dr. Mackie said he plans to return to Haida Gwaii next summer to continue the project.

“It is a very emotional

experience.”

- Dr. Quentin Mackie

Remembering Wally

The Kwuna crew is still available for emergency transport after 1 a.m.

However, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not available for emergency call-outs, but the Coast Guard has agreed to transport emer-gency patients.

If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the call is considered a “life and death situa-tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will be available to transport, although it may effect sailings the following day.

Life-saving transport

People living on Moresby Island will be able to vote for members of their manage-ment committee this November, although the event won’t be called an election.

Under the terms of the new Moresby Island Management Standing Committee bylaw adopted by the regional district Sept. 19, the committee will have five members, selected by a voting process on the same day as the local government elections, Nov. 15.

Those who acquire the most votes will be appointed to the committee by the regional district chair.

Moresby gets the vote

Port Clements council voted Monday to order a KOB biomass boiler for $112,138 as a first step to switching two village build-ings to a biomass heating system.

The KOB boiler, once installed, will burn locally-produced biomass to heat the multi-purpose building and the fire hall.

Council considered two quotes for the boiler. The other quote was for a Herz model that would have cost $98,750. In a report to council, village staff recommended the higher-priced KOB, saying it is in wide use in Canada and customers were happy with its long-term performance.

Port switch to biomass

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VILLAGE OF MASSET2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Masset that nominations for the offices of:

MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED

for a four (4) year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from Sept 2, 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local govern-ment if they meet the following criteria:• Canadian citizen;• 18 years of age or older;• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination

papers are filed;• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election

in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.•

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RESIDENT ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registra-

tion; and• a resident of the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registra-

tion; and• not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified

by law.• NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and• a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immediately

before the day of registration; and• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and• not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified

by law; and• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may,

with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.•

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-626-3995

Chief Election Officer

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Margo Hearne photo Plovers at Skonum.

The big chill is here for the moment. There’s usually a few frosty days at the end of November which drives many birds further south and they don’t return until spring. The Christmas Bird Count is coming up, an annual festival of being out and about. It is usually a pleasant time except when bad weather really hits, although it seems to work every year and there is always something new. One year a Western Meadowlark and six Mountain Bluebirds showed up, another year ten Snowy Owls. We haven’t seen a Snowy this year although an Osprey soared over the islands a few weeks ago.

The regular birds feed in their usual places, Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary, Yakoun Estuary, Bearskin Bay, Sandspit and out on the beaches which stretch for miles. The islands are a bird haven. The Climate Change summit is now on, there’s finally recognition of rising tides, over-heated continents and increases in temperature world-wide. There does seem to be a bit of an oasis here and

other than the recent very dry spring things seems fairly stable, although bird numbers are dropping, mostly from habitat destruction; when a Saw-whet Owl’s nesting tree is cut down the owls begin to die off. It takes a while to notice the change, they don’t die all at once but they have to find another territory; much energy is wasted and over time the species overall gets weaker. It’s only when there are only a few pairs left, as in the saga of the Spotted Owl; that restoration and protection work begins, although sometimes it’s too late.

In the natural world if species numbers gets too low, that species might not recover.

Minimum Viable Populat ion (MVP) is a term used in biology to determine what population number is required to sustain that species into the future. For instance, if there are only seven Song Sparrows left in the world it is unlikely that the species will survive beyond a few years. Each species has a different MVP, geese might have a MVP of 500, swans 300 and so on. It’s all mathe-matics, but someone is trying to do something about the loss of wildlife, and sometimes it’s as simple as get-ting the kids out of the classroom and

into the wild; it’s a good start. Out on the beach a Peregrine

Falcon sweeps low over the hundreds of gulls feeding in a wash-up which followed the recent storms. We hadn’t seen one for a few days, this was a dark bird, possibly this year’s young; they don’t become blue-grey for another year or so. Wayne Nelson, who studied the falcons at Langara for over 35 years, calls them ‘brown birds’ and they are brown and always show their black facial side-burns, even in flight. This one could have come from Alaska, it’s not that far as the falcon flies.

For a few days the winds were westerly and northerly and the churn-ing waters disturbed clams, cockles and the occasional scallop. It’s a winter feast on the beach. Herring, Thayer’s, Western and Mew Gulls joined in and running among the flock were those tiny, hardy little white dots, Sanderlings. They darted over the seaweed and took wing over the waves in a flash of light. A few larger Black-bellied Plovers and a flock of Dunlin swept in to join the festivities. Quite a sight. Christmas Bird Counts coming up; dates soon.

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Wellness Counsellor Facility: Haida Health Center Reporting Relationships: Wellness Counsellor reports to the OMVC Health Director

Qualifications:•Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited education institution) in an Allied Health, BehaviouralorSocialSciencefieldand/orProfessionalcertificationfromanalco-hol and drug counsellor training program. Two (2) years experience in a health setting working with complex care clients with concurrent disorders. •Experience working in First Nations communities•Satisfactory Criminal Record Check •Current valid BC driver’s licenseKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:•Excellent organizational skills, time, and self-management skills•Demonstrates knowledge of First Nations peoples, Haida customs, culture, and

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The Gwaii Trust Society would like to invite you to join the Board and their Alternates for their 19th Annual General Meeting.

This year’s event will be held at the Sandspit Community Centre – 411 Alliford Bay Sandspit.

Visitors and guests are welcome to attend this year’s session beginning at 12:30 PM on Saturday April 5th 2014.

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The Gwaii Trust Society would like to invite you to join the Board and their Alternates for their 19th Annual General Meeting.

This year’s event will be held at the Sandspit Community Centre – 411 Alliford Bay Sandspit.

Visitors and guests are welcome to attend this year’s session beginning at 12:30 PM on Saturday April 5th 2014.

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Annual General MeetingThe Gwaii Trust Society is looking for a receptionist for its Old Massett office.This position is a temporary full-time position relieving a maternity leave for approximately 12 months. This position is based primarily out of the Old Massett Gwaii Trust office, with occasional travel to our Skidegate office and or other Haida Gwaii communities to attend specific meetings as required. Duties include filing, aanswering telephones, directing calls, handling inquiries, handling mail, couriers and deliveries to the office and providing sup-port to the office teams as required. See the Gwaii Trust website for a complete job description at www.gwaiitrust.com. Qualifications include, but may not be limited to:

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

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READ ON . . . WRITE ON!Read On … Write On promotes literacy. People who are improving their English reading and writing skills will find this section useful. Parents can use this section to help their children learn to read. Watch out for puzzles, recommended reading, simplified news stories, writing tips and upcoming literacy events.

Literacy Haida Gwaii is funded by Northwest Community College and the BC Adult Literacy Cost-Shared Program

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Taan’s Moons tells the story of various cycles of the moon. This is one of several versions of the Haida knowledge on the moon cycle. The poem is written by Alison Gearand illustrated by Kiki van der Heiden.

Through financial support from School District 50, Literacy Haida Gwaii and BC’s Artstarts in Schools, 70 students in the school district, Chief Matthews Elementary and Living & Learning Elementary Schools, from kindergarten to grade two, worked with Kiki and Alison to create 13large felted moons as illustrations for the poem.

This art project took 3 months to complete, from beginning concept and sketches drawn by students, to involving them in felting elements like berries, roots, seaweed and branches for the illustrations.

Come celebrate the book launch & the opening of the art exhibition with us!

November 23rd (Sunday) – 2pmAll About U Gallery, Skidegate

Be the first to view the book before it hits major book stores in Canada this December.Taan’s Moons available at the launch for $20 (pay no taxes)


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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

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CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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Haida Gwaii Management Council and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting

Administrative Assistant

The Haida Gwaii Management Council (HGMC) and the Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN ) Stewardship Director is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join their team in Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Stewardship Director and supports the Haida Gwaii Management Council operations and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of HGMC meetings including minutes, agendas, and development of outputs for HGMC review. The HGMC Administrative Assistant will provide project management and administrative support to all of the HGMC members for regular quarterly meetings and teleconferences and is accountable for all aspects of maintaining the functions of the HGMC throughout the year which include data management, storage and upkeep of the HGMC Website and internal SharePoint. In a similar capacity, the Administrative Assistant position will also provide executive and administrative support to the Stewardship Director.

e are loo ing for someone with the following uali cations a diploma in communications, public or business administration or related eld

and/or three years of related experience; considerable experience in a fast paced, multi tasking environment providing

operational support and expertise in project management; good oral and written communication skills, considerable business writing

experience in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences; website maintenance, tracking budget expenses, budget and workplan development, managing processes, planning and carrying out meeting functions, supervision, developing standards, promoting process Improvement, and reporting skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Of ce software is required and experience with

Microsoft Project software would be an asset. Demonstrated experience working effectively with irst Nations, provincial and

federal government representatives, professionals, and special interests groups. Preference will be given to persons of Haida Ancestry.

or a more detailed job description please contact the SHN Administrator [email protected]

H APP Send your Cover etter esume in a single electronic le to the email address or by mail to the post of ce address listed below

rgani ation Name Secretariat of the Haida Nation ( SHN )Attention SHN Administrator – May RussMailing Address Box Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC T M

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What Canadian events do you remember of 2014? Challenge yourself in this quiz! 1. Which American company giant did Tim Hortons entered a proposed merger with in August

2014? 2. In February, Canadians found out that the government spend $2.5 million promoting, despite

the fact that that program did not actually exist yet. What is that program? 3. Prime Minister Stephan Harper began his first official visit to this country on January 19th. Name

this country. 4. Archeologists believe they have found a 13,800-year-old object in the ocean near Haida Gwaii.

What is that object? 5. Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of his caucus on January 29th. How many Senators

got the boot? 6. Jim Flaherty resigned as Finance Minister on March 18th. The next day, another prominent

politician announced her resignation. Who is that politician? 7. Which province hosted the Premier's Council of the Federation meeting this year? 8. How many female premiers were there at the start of 2014? 9. What is the fixed date of the next Federal Election? 10. Which Hollywood star challenged Stephen Harper to do the ice-bucket challenge? 11. A rare and endangered whale was spotted west of Haida Gwaii for the first time in more than 60

years. What is that whale? 12. What was 2014’s biggest grossing movie in Canada and the United States? 13. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened in September. In which city is it located? 14. Name the 135-metre Russian cargo ship that went adrift off the west coast of Haida Gwaii in

October. 15. Which magazine named Haida Gwaii as one of the world's 20 Must-See Places?

2014 Year In Review of Canada

Send your answers by January 23rd to Literacy Haida Gwaii at Box 235, Queen Charlotte, V0T 1S0

1st prize: $25 Co Cop Gift Card & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood 2nd prize: $10 iTunes Gift Card & a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven 3rd prize: a copy of Richard van Camp’s Godless But Loyal to Heaven & a copy of Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood

ObserverHaida Gwaii

Haida Child and Family Services Society are seeking contractors to provide short term workthat can provide supportive services for children, youth and their families on Haida Gwaii.

The Contracted Aboriginal Family Support Worker will:• Meet contract specific goals• Have proven skills and be available to work with Crisis Intervention• Support youth and or their families to learn life skills• Support youth to participate in life skills and recreational opportunities• Have a respectful awareness of the Haida culture, community, and beliefs• Liaise knowledgeably and collaboratively with valued community partners• Possess the ability to work independently and as a part of the team• Maintain confidential records, submit reports as directed by team leader• Must clear the criminal record check and criminal record review to work with children and vulnerable adults• Must have a clear valid driver’s license• A personal vehicle is an asset• Be available to work flexible hours• Sign an Oath of Confidentiality• Sign a Standards of Conduct

Qualification:• A Community Social Service Diploma /or equivalent in Social or Human Studies discipline or a combination of experience, education and training.• Experience working with vulnerable children, youths and families.• Experience and ability to work with Family Groups• Possess Computer Skills Windows 7, word• Excellent written and verbal skills• Display clear knowledge of Child protection laws; such as CFCSA and Duty to Report• Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry.

Wage will be dependent upon experience and employee criteria.

Please send your resume by Jan 26, 2015 to:Attention:[email protected] Resource OfficerHaida Child & Family Services SocietyBox 86247 Eagle RoadOld Massett, BCFax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257

HAIDA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Job Posting

CONTRACTED Aboriginal Family Support Worker

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The Haida Gwaii Observer is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. Email to: [email protected]

This section is reserved solely for non-profit, non-governmental or non-political groups and organizations. All events advertised in the

Coming Events section must be free of charge and open to the public.

November is Awareness Month Financial l i teracy is about understanding the basics of how money works and how it affects our lives. Financial literacy is important to both parents and kids. Nearly 50% of Canadians struggle with simple tasks involving math and numbers. Hence, financial literacy continues to be a challenge to talk about. Here is how you can improve your own financial literacy: 1. Increase your knowledge and confidence

When you feel good about your own money management skills, you will feel more confident talking about money with your children.

2. Create a spending plan

Write up a spending plan and share it with your children. Write down all anticipated costs and discuss as a family, the difference between needs and wants (needs and wants are explained in the text box below).

3. Keep an expenses journal Keep a record of all your expenses for a month. Encourage your children to journal about their money too. Write down the cost of each and every purchase. At the end of a week, use your children’s journal to start a conversation with them about money and priorities. At the end of the month, look at what your expenses are and know if you are living within your means.

4. Start a tax-deferred RESP Start a RESP for your child’s post-secondary education right away. Explain to your child that money is being saved now for their future education. Studies show that children are more likely to attend university or college if they know that there is money earmarked for their education, regardless of amount.

5. Follow the 10 per cent rule

Everyone needs to prescribe to the “pay yourself first” approach. You should save at least 10 per cent of your income; your children should save at least 10 per cent of their allowance.

Difference between Needs and Wants A need is something you cannot live without. Food is a need. Shelter is a need, too. Needs are things we have to spend money on to survive.

A want is something that is nice to have, but that you don’t need. Candy is a want. So is a TV. Wants are things you spend money on because you like to have them. Maybe you would be sad if you didn’t have them, but you don’t need them to stay alive.

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Massett Marine Rescue AGMTues. Dec 1, 6 p.m. Rescue Base, beside Masset Ambulance Masset Christmas ConcertFriday, December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Howard Phillips Community Hall. Admission is by donation. Masset Roller girls Open SkateWednesdays 5-7:30 p.m.at the J. Lalonde Roller Rink$2 drop-in for gear, basic skills,and skate maintenance.

Heartfulness Meditation , Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m., 626-5400

St. Paul’s Annual Christmas BazaarSat. Dec. 5 11 a.m. Downstairs Green Church Contact: 250 626 3585

Port Clements

Christmas Craft Fair Dec. 5 at Port Clements Community hall 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Call Doug to reserve a table 250-577-4472

Cederview community Church reg-ular services, Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Alternate Fitness (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Thurs.

Sr. Yoga (Sr. Room), free 1-2 p.m. Tues.

Drop-in computer help in the library Tuesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

Pioneer clubs grade 5-7-weekly Wed. 6:30-8 p.m.Pioneer delta clubs weekly wed grades 1-4 -3-4:30 p.m.Sunday servicesadult Sunday school 10 a.m.service 11 a.m.

Tlell

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. 7 - 9 p.m.; Thurs. 10:30 to noon. Call 250-557-9362

Skidegate

Strong Start at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School

Wednesday 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 250-559-8889

AA meeting, Skidegate Firehall, 8 p.m., every Friday.

Queen Charlotte

Coffeehouse at the QC Legion, Fri-day Nov. 27, featuring Roly Thomp-son. Doors open at 7 p.m. open mic starts at 7:30p.m. By donation

Gwaii Singers Choir practice every Tuesday, new members welcome, info 250-559-8418

Christmas Hamper. Must register by Nov. 30 Queen Charlotte resi-dents please call Bruce or Carole Ives at 559-8344

Traditional Kundalini Sadhana, Sun. Dec. 6, 4:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. at Sun Studio, by donation (for food bank)

Pickle BallEvery Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.QCSS gym

Bethel assembly regular service Sundays 10:30 a.m. Pioneer delta kids club- weekly- Tuesdays-3:30-5p.m. at Legion hallJoint service at Cedar-view Nov. 29- 11 a.m.

Table Tennis in QC Hall is 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Wed. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.. Call 559-8252

Ukulele Jam, Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Community Hall, Seniors’ Room, all levels.

Christmas Craft Fair Saturday November 28 10a.m.-4p.m. at the Community Hall.

Sandspit

FLK Taoist Tai Chi Mon. & Thur. 7-8 p.m. 637-5463

AA. Meetings Mon & Thurs. 7 p.m.

DELMAS CO-OPChristmas Tree Lightingon Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at 7:00pmHotdogs & Hot Chocolate will be available and there will be f ireworks & a bonf ire ... Santa will make an appearance!

Everyone is welcome!

SuPPOrT Our LOCAL fOODbAnk

DELMAS & GwAii CO-OP’S 6TH AnnuAL

Fill up the truck event on Friday, November 27h, 2015Purchase a “GOODbyE TO HunGEr” bag and receive an entry for

OnE Of fOur $100 CO-OP GifT CArDS.

For their generous assistance this year, Delmas CO-OP wishes to acknowledge Masset Services, Bo Collison; MHTV, Jeff Lavoie; Northern Savings Credit Union; Darcy Hampton

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