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The monthly newsletter of the Soda Creek Indian Band
Inside this Issue
Latest news 2 Calendar 7 Blast from the past 35
Staff reports 3 COVID updates & info 11 Colouring 37
NEW WALL ADDED IN XATŚŪLL DAYCARE
The wall, which was added for privacy reasons, is one of multiple
upgrades completed in the Education Department Page 3
Pesqépts (Chinook wind month) – February
NEWS Xatśūll Natural Resource Department takes a virtual tour of Gibraltar Mine With the increase of Gibraltar Mine offered Natural Resource Coor- Natural Resource COVID-19 in the region, staff the opportunity to do dinator Mike Stinson says Manager Edna Boston staff have been presented a virtual tour online with it was good to have an thanked Gibraltar for the with some new challeng- drone footage they had over view of the open-pit opportunity to do a virtu- es in performing their recently captured at the mine, which is one of the al tour. jobs. mine. largest in North America. “It gives an idea of One of these challenges, In addition to the video, Stinson, who has worked how big the mine is. I’m for the Natural Resource NR staff asked questions at Gibraltar before, says hoping we can do another Department, is staying about the upcoming and he appreciated the oppor- tour in the summer which on top of mine develop- ongoing development and tunity the have a look at would show much more ments in the traditional water management at the the mine from a different detail without the snow Xatśūll territory. site. perspective. cover.” 2 - February 2021 Fraser River Run
STAFF REPORTS
Marnie Haines Howell,
Education Support Assistant
parents, K-12 as well as
communicating with First
Nation Liaison workers
at those schools regarding
K-12.
We continue to make
improvements to our
space with a new wall in
the Day Care for privacy;
Hello Everyone as a quiet work space;
Weyt-kp xwexweytep, or perhaps for nap time!
I hope everyone is (For the kiddies, that is!)
staying safe during A new storage area has
these COVID times! been created where there
Life is busy in the was an ancient divider
Education Department attempting to conceal can provide your just crazy COVID times.
even though we are a pile of overflowing rewards! Remember also, there is
closed to the public. I stored items! It is looking I have a parent group tutoring available that our
have continued updating polished and fresher in email for K-12 and there department is willing to
and maintaining files; here and we will continue are regular posts on pay for with Pam Kozak’s
communicating School doing the same polishing Facebook to keep you up very capable daughter,
District 27 information to in the Daycare and Head to date with information Kani. You can contact
Start area with more we receive from the her directly or contact
sorting, cleaning and School District 27 and me to arrange it for you.
organization. Heather how we are here to help Whatever works best
and I are in the midst of as well. for you. This was posted
paperwork and reports for My goal during the on Facebook and in the
an eventual re-opening “lock down” is to be parent group email.
but much work is to be connecting with K-12 Please stay well and
done still. students’ teachers happy. If anyone is
I’d like to remind and if you have any requiring support getting
parents and students, concerns or need through this difficult
K-12 that once you assistance connecting time of social distancing,
provide a copy of your and communicating with remember all the great
report card for each teachers/principals, please services that are being
term, there is incentive reach out! I always do my offered through the
funding you can best to help. Health Department and
benefit from for your If students require we at Education can try to
grades! The report card internet or a laptop, find resources to support
copies can be emailed, please let me know. It’s you as well.
mailed or dropped off important to continue Take care and all the
in an envelope and we students’ learning, despite best for now!
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STAFF REPORTS
Holly Wycotte,
Housing Manager
community members households on reserve. repairs to address issues
who are interested or in Support is available that are cause or liable to
need of home repairs or only for repairs needed cause problems that are
renovations to submit immediately for example: health and safety related.
letters of interest. If • Repair or replacement • Structural such as the
you have not already of broken heating roof, building enclosure
signed for the up coming systems and foundation
year’s application for • Address structural • Electrical replacements
renovation funding, are damage to foundation, or repairs
Weytk, unsure of what programs roof and exterior walls • Plumbing replacements
I hope this finds everyone are available and which • Plumbing repairs to or repairs
safe and healthy during best suit your needs the prevent potable water • Hating source
this pandemic. As many following list will give an from getting into your replacements or repair
may have noticed, we idea of what is available to home
have changed the way the you. • Electrical systems The Residential
department is operating which pose serious Rehabilitation Assistance
these days by limiting Canada Mortgage and safety hazards Program has various sub-
traffic through our offices Housing Corporation • Replacing or repairing programs:
or even working from Emergency Repair damaged flooring that is Residential Rehabilitation
home but be assured, Program(ERP) a safety hazard Assistance Program for
Housing is still here for Financial support is Persons with Disabilities
any questions or concerns available through the Residential (RRAP-D)
you may have. If you are Emergency Repair Rehabilitation Assistance For persons with a
in a rental unit and have Program for repairs Program(RRAP) disability or serious
any maintenance concerns, targeted towards Support is available for health issue that requires
you can contact the remedying safety homes that lack basic modifications for
Housing Department two issues for low-income features and need major improvement of quality of
different ways; by email at
housing@xatsull.com or
by phone at 250-267-3782.
Currently, all rental unit
maintenance requests have
been paused. Only those
deemed as an immediate
threat to the health and
safety of tenants or the unit
itself will be addressed at
this time; this is to ensure
the safety of community
members as well as staff.
Housing would
also like to remind
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STAFF REPORTS
Edna Boston,
Natural Resource Manager
staying safe and we are working with: ensure proper protocols
healthy. - Barkerville Gold are followed. We will
As you all know, we Mine keep the community
are all currently working - Gibraltar Mine informed.
from home due to the - Mount Polley Our kitchen will not
Covid-19 pandemic, but - Tolko open up until we get all
you can still reach us via - West Fraser clear.
email. There is a new Stay safe and healthy
Our Department has proposed mine in the and we are looking
not slowed down we are territory, we are now forward to when we can
Weytk, still on virtual calls with currently working have meetings.
I hope everyone is the different companies directly with them to Kukstemc
Housing report continued...
life. health and safety standards •Bathroom adaptations cladding, foundation,
• Ramps for the secondary suite to for ease of use such as and drainage issues just
• Handrails, chair lifts be created. grab bars to name a few, ISC does
and bath lifts • Relocation of washer not have their programs
• Height adjustments to Home Adaptations and dryer for ease of broken down as CMHC
countertops for Seniors use does as they only offer
•Cues for doorbells, Independence(HASI) All programs through the two funding options
fire alarms and smoke Everyone wants to live CMHC have the same for regular renovations
detectors in their homes for as long basic requirements as far and mould remediation.
as possible but as we age as funding eligibility: Application criteria
Residential Rehabilitation things that were easy • The income of the has the following
Assistance Program – regular daily tasks can household does not restrictions:
Secondary and garden become more difficult, that exceed $75,000.00/yr • Unit being applied for
Suites means making adaptations • The home has not has not received ISC
This funding is targeted to better accommodate our received any funding funding in the last 10
at modifying existing changing abilities. This through the programs years
homes to add a secondary program offers funding for listed in the last 15 • The renovation will
or garden suite to those 65 and older looking years extend the overall life
privately owned units to make accessibility of the dwelling by 15
to accommodate a self- adaptations to their homes. Indigenous Services years minimum
contained unit for a senior • Handrails Canada • Unit is located on
or adult with a disability. • Lowering countertops ISC offers funding reserve
Only modifications or the or cupboards and that covers a variety If you have questions
creation of a secondary storage areas of health and safety you can email them to
suite are eligible under • Changing door knobs issues such as mould, housing@xatsull.com or
this funding, the existing and taps for easier radon, structural issues you can call 250-989-
home must meet minimum operation such as roofs, exterior 2323 or 250-267-3782.
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STAFF REPORTS
Jennifer Stinson
Social Development Coordinator
frozen meat (such as mild
Italian sausages, Italian
meatball, which can be
good for meatball subs,
turkey patties, 1 lb. beef
ground meat, and some 5
kg chicken drumsticks,).
Interview week will be
Hi everyone, cancelled for this month
I hope you’re all doing because of COVID
well and being safe. protocols, and the shutting
down of offices to public.
Just want to let everyone We will get the monthly
know that the Food Bank forms filled out much
is open again, for all later. If there are any
Community members. It changes, please contact Contractors for Income we can accommodate your
is now open every other me at (250) 989-2323 Assistance Clients. Some needs, so again either just
Thursday from 1:30 p.m. Ext. 102, if you have any good news Chief and call me or email me to let
– 4:00 p.m. Just remember problems getting through Council has approved me know.
to please bring your own just leave me a message the increase for Wood
bags, or boxes to carry with the front desk. Or Hauling contracts from
your groceries in, thank you can email $150 to $175. If anyone IMPORTANT DATES
you. me as well at is interested in doing this, • Feb. 3rd Mid-Month
To access the Food Bank socdev@xatsull.com. you can reach me at (250) • Feb. 4th Food Bank
just come to the front door 989-2323 Ext. 102 or 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
of the office and the front The Pre-Employment email me at • Feb. 10th Pre-
desk will let me know that Program is still being held socdev@xatsull.com Employment Program
you are here. Then I can at the S.A.G.E offices @ S.A.G.E. offices.
meet you around the back because of the COVID For SA Day and Mid- • Feb. 11th Pre-
of the office and hand you restrictions. If you need Month Day if the office is Employment Program
what items that you are to get a hold of Yvonne for still closed to the public, @ S.A.G.E. offices
interested in. Or you can any concerns or questions all clients can still collect • Feb. 17th SA Day
email me your list of what you can reach her at: their cheques on those • Feb. 18th Food Bank
you need, and I will try Phone: 250-398-7137 days at the office. We will 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
to accommodate you if I Fax: 250-398-7114 just do it like last month • Feb. 24th Pre-
have the items in our Food sage_funk@Hotmail. and hand you your cheque Employment Program
Bank. We have mostly com through the window. Or, @ S.A.G.E. offices.
non-perishable items in if you would like your • Feb. 25th Pre-
the Food Bank. No fresh We are still looking cheque to be mailed to Employment Program
food. We also have some for some Wood Hauling you, just let me know so @ S.A.G.E. offices.
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CALENDAR
February 2021
Social Development Department
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
MID-MONTH FOOD BANK
1:30-4 :00PM
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PRE-EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM PROGRAM
@ THE S.A.G.E @ THE S.A.G.E
OFFICES OFFICES
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
VALELNTINE’S SA DAY FOOD BANK
DAY 1:30-4 :00PM
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PRE-EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM PROGRAM
@ THE S.A.G.E @ THE S.A.G.E
OFFICES OFFICES
28
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CALENDAR 10 - February 2021 Fraser River Run
COVID-19 UPDATES AND INFORMATION
BAND OFFICES CLOSED STAYING SAFE
• Keep interactions
Chief and Council have decided to close the to members in your
Band Offices as a precautionary measure to household
everyone but essential staff due to COVID-19. • Don’t let friends or
family from out of
• This decision was not made lightly but with town visit
the safety of staff and community members • Don’t travel
in mind • Check in with family
and friends by phone
• Staff will continue to work from home or online
• The closure is scheduled until Feb. 8. Chief
and Council will reassess on Feb. 5
SERVICES
• To use the foodbank
Need Help? call the office and
• If you need groceries, medication or other they’ll pack you up a
supplies delivered, please call the Health box
• SA cheques can be
Station at 250-989-2355 or 250-267-5818. picked up outside the
• For COVID-19 testing, call Three Corners at Band Office on SA day
250-398-9814 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. • Some health
appointments will be
• A nurses cell is available limited hours on available digitally
weekends at 250-305-4162.
FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CALL 250-9892323 OR
BAND ADMINISTRATOR CRAIG SMITH AT 250-305-9731COVID-19 UPDATE Please be advised that there are 4 active cases* of COVID-19 in the Xatśūll (Soda Creek) - Cmetēm (Deep Creek) community and 6 who are no longer required to isolate (recovered) We’d like to remind you that if you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 or are self-isolating, to please let the health department know at 250-989-2355 or call the health cellphone at 250-267-5818. We respect your privacy and will keep it confidential. We can help you with: • Food security • Cleaning supplies • Medications • Mental health support JANUARY 27 We will help in anyway we can, please ask. DAILY Be safe and stay safe UPDATE * Please note that this is higher than what’s in the printed version of the FRR as we received an additional update after it was printed
Prevent COVID-19
(Novel Coronavirus)
by Cleaning your Phone
Clean your phone twice daily or as needed.
Turn off your phone and unplug all cables.
Use gloves before cleaning your phone (optional).
Always check manufacturer guidelines before cleaning your phone.
STEP 1: CLEAN (removing germs and dirt)
Use a soft, lint-free cloth with warm soapy
water. Avoid getting moisture in openings.
STEP 2: DISINFECT (killing germs)
Gently wipe the exterior of your phone
using a 70 per cent isopropyl alcohol wipe.
Do not use bleach.
Wash your hands after cleaning your phone.
For more information: https://www.fnha.ca/coronavirusThe facts about
COVID-19 Vaccines
What is the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines are products that produce immunity to a specific disease like
COVID-19. When you are immune to COVID-19 that means you can be
exposed to it without becoming sick or if you do become infected, it
prevents more severe illness.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET A COVID-19 VACCINATION?
THE VACCINES
THE VACCINES WORK THE VACCINES WILL SAVE LIVES
ARE SAFE
Just like all vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in
provide excellent Canada, the COVID-19
protection against The vaccine protects you and the vaccines have been
the virus that causes people around you, too. The more rigorously tested and
COVID-19 – preventing people that are vaccinated, the carefully reviewed by
up to 95% of infections. harder it is for COVID-19 to spread. Health Canada.
PROTECTING FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE IS A PRIORITY
December COVID-19 vaccines began
rolling out to First Nations in Even with the COVID-19
BC at the end of December, vaccines, we need to
2020, and will be made more continue practising all
widely available over the recommended public
next few months. The FNHA’s health measures.
Medical Officers strongly
recommend that First Nations
people opt to get the vaccine
STAY STRONG,
to protect you, your loved STAY THE COURSE.
ones, Elders, and others in
your community. For more information, visit
www.fnha.ca
Revised Dec. 30, 2020After You Get Your
COVID-19 Vaccine
After You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine:
Please wait for 15 minutes after your vaccination.
Inform a health care provider if you feel unwell while waiting.
Please leave your mask on and remain at least two metres away from others.
The Next Few Days:
The vaccine may cause side effects, such as:
• Pain where the needle was given, • Sore muscles,
• Headache, • Nausea or vomiting, or
• Feeling tired, • Fever or chills.
These reactions mean the vaccine is working to help teach your body how to fight COVID-19. For
most people, these side effects will last no longer than a day or two, and will go away on their own.
Serious side effects after receiving the vaccine are rare. If you develop serious symptoms or
symptoms that could be an allergic reaction such as itchy bumps on the skin, swelling of your face,
tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing, call 9-1-1 right away. Be sure to tell them that you received
the COVID-19 vaccine.
Symptoms such as cough or other respiratory symptoms are not side effects of the vaccine and
are more likely to be due to a respiratory infection like COVID-19. If you develop these symptoms,
you may need to be tested for COVID-19. Contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice.
After the Vaccine:
Continue to follow Public Health guidelines:
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer,
• Physically distance,
• Wear a mask where required, and
• Do not receive any other vaccines until 28 days have
passed after you receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Not everyone will be able to get vaccinated right away, so
it’s still important to protect yourself and others.
After you get your COVID-19 Vaccine January 2021FROM OUR PARTNERS Landmark Update Since April 2020, Landmark Resource Management Ltd., has been working with Xatśull’s Natural Resources (“NR”) Department, Edna Boston, to conduct a Traditional Land Use Study (“TLUS”) within Xatśull and Williams Lake First Nations greater caretaker area. The study was initially launched as part of the regulatory process for Barkerville Gold Mines (“BGM”) proposed Cariboo Gold Project. Since our last visit with the community in the summer of 2020, Landmark has continued to work with the NR department to implement new initiatives for capacity building within the department. With the guidance and support Xatśull’ cultural values on Xatśull’s Aboriginal organizations have of the NR Department into projects. Title and Rights, the felt in the wake of Manager, we are proud to environment, as well as COVID-19. As such, we announce the roll out of Additionally, Landmark the health and wellbeing are all working hard and Geographical Information will be supporting Xatśull of the community. More following best practices. Systems (“GIS”) training yet again as they make information on this project We look forward for the NR Department preparations to conduct will become available to working in your team. The training a TLUS for the Trans to the community in the community safely and program will be launched Mountain Expansion coming months and will are honoured to have the in early 2021 and will project. Similar to be shared through the opportunity to learn from allow the NR Department BGM, this project will Fraser River Run. you all yet again in 2021! to have a much larger role collect information from responding to referrals, community members In closing, we Sincerely, assessing impacts on the regarding their concerns understand the hardships territory, and integrating about the potential impacts all communities and The Landmark Team 30 - February 2021 Fraser River Run
NOTICES
Northern Shuswap Tribal Council
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NSTC Food Supplement Program
In order to access the NSTC COVID-19 Off-Reserve Food Supplement Program,
members can contact the NSTC office directly to find out which of the Outreach
Liaison staff is serving their area. Heather Camille at 250-392-7361, extension 223,
will put you in touch with the closest distribution point. Even though our offices
are currently closed, phone messages are checked daily. Or members can contact
the outreach staff directly as follows:
1. Vancouver/Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland area is serviced by Mike Tarbaj whom
you can reach at cell 604-841-1627 or by email at
outreachliaison_vancouver@nstq.org
2. Kelowna/Kamloops/Merritt area is serviced by Rick Archie at 250-855-8568 or
by email at outreachliaison_kamloops@nstq.org
3. Kamloops is also served by Jan Atkinson at 250-299-4500 or by email at
fscoord_kamloops@nstq.org
4.Cariboo/BC North is serviced by Sabrina Jeff 250-267-9018 or you can reach her
by email at outreachliaison_williamslake@nstq.org
This program also provides personal protective equipment like gloves, masks,
hand-sanitizer and additional cleaning products as required.
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NOTICES
NOW OPEN: SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
Registration for the start of school of choice for the 2021/2022
school year started on January 22. All current forms are on
the School District 27 website. The only change in practice for
registration this year is to obtain two pieces of proof of physical
address with registration.
https://www.sd27.bc.ca/student-registration/
If you have any questions about the forms or process please call
(250-398-3811) or email (tracy.becker@sd27.bc.ca) Tracy Becker
at the School Board Office.
Jerome Beauchamp
First Nations Education Liaison
SD 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)
250-398-3822
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Photo by Atomicdragon136 uploaded to wikimedia
DO YOU CLEAN YOUR LINT
TRAP AFTER EVERY USE?
Does your dryer take a Is the airflow from your Do you smell what could
little longer than dryer vent very weak? be burning hair or lint
normal to dry a load? when the dryer is in use?
Then you dryer could look like this:
• Cleaning your dryer lint trap after each
use prevents the possibility of a dryer fire
caused by lint combustion
• Extends the life of your dryers heating
element
• Prevents the possibility of any carbon monoxide gas developing
• Extends the life expectancy of the dryer unit
When cleaned properly water should be able to freely pass through the lint screen, doing this test
will make sure the screen is cleaned to allow for proper air flow and the highest efficiency of the
dryer, dry the screen and place back into dryer and use as normal.
34 - February 2021 Fraser River RunBLAST FROM THE PAST A career in forestry Lands Coordinator Sally 2003. comes with a lof of good The class she was taking Sellars received a picture Looking back now memories. at the time was silviculture from the University of Sellars says she was so Sellars says she hopes and plant identification. British Columbia this young and intrigued by more Xatśūll members She hopes that seeing the month from back when everything forestry. She will decide to take the picture will make more she was attending a field says she still has the forestry route because members consider a career camp at the Gavin Lake plant book though it’s “there is so much more in in forestry. Research Forest in August, much more worn out and forestry than forestry. Fraser River Run February 2021 - 35
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COLOURING Fraser River Run February 2021 - 37
RECIPE
Eat your
greens frittata
You can’t go wrong with eggs at
breakfast, lunch or dinner. For
a flavour twist, use different
peppers or other greens like
arugula or kale.
Vegetarian 30 mins or less Freezer-friendly
PREP TIME COOK TIME SERVINGS Tips
5 min 10 min 4
If your skillet has a plastic or
wooden handle, make it ovenproof
Ingredients by wrapping the handle with foil
• 1 container (142 g/5 oz) baby spinach, washed before placing in the oven.
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
Looking for a lunch idea in a snap?
• 3 cloves garlic, minced Cut frittata into larger squares and
• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) hot pepper flakes tuck into whole grain pita halves or
roll into whole grain tortilla.
• 10 mL (2 tsp) extra virgin olive oil
• 5 eggs Add more flavour by serving
• 75 mL (1/3 cup) water or skim milk frittata with sodium reduced
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese pasta sauce or salsa.
Try using less of the ingredients
Directions that are high in added sodium,
1. In an ovenproof 25 cm (10 inch) nonstick skillet, cook spinach with water that
sugars or saturated fat. Adding
is still clinging to leaves, over medium heat, stirring for about 2 minutes or until
salt or sugars directly to your
wilted. Add pepper, garlic and hot pepper flakes; stir to combine. Add oil and
recipe? Remember, a little often
cook for 3 minutes or until softened.
goes a long way.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, water and cheese. Pour into skillet, stirring to
combine with spinach. Cook lifting edge with rubber spatula, letting runny egg
go to the bottom. Let cook, until edge is starting to set.
3. Place skillet about 10 cm (4 inches) under broiler for about 3 minutes or until
top is set and light golden.
™ The heart and / Icon on its own and the heart and / Icon followed
Recipe developed by Emily Richards, P.H. EC for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. by another icon or words are trademarks of the Heart and Stroke
Reproduced with permission from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Foundation of Canada used under license.
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EASY PUZZLE MEDIUM PUZZLE
HARD PUZZLE VERY HARD PUZZLE
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EASY SOLUTION MEDIUM SOLUTION
HARD SOLUTION VERY HARD SOLUTION
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