Kukpi7 Christian’s Report April-May-June-Mid July 2011

Kukpi7 Christian’s Report April-May-June-Mid July 2011

Weytk ren kw’seltkten; Hello my relatives; there is a lot more detailed information available on the different meetings and issues that I have raised in my report if you require additional information contact Theresa William at the office with a specific request; I have attempted to give you the highlights of the issues I am dealing with that are either a political or economic nature in our territory not on reserve.

Wunuxtsin – Kukpi7 Christian Splatsin

March 14th 2011 – Community to community session with Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Enderby, discussed numerous issues and dialogue on creating a protocol to work with the City on common areas.

March 15th 2011 - Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

March 16th 2011 Information sharing meeting on BC Hydro with member bands of SNTC, identifying common areas of concern.

March 17th 2011 First Nations Social organizations meeting co-hosted First Nations Health Council and First Nations Child & Family Wellness Council – creating a common agenda that places the Children and families at the centre to effect change on the ground.

March 18th 2011 First Nations Social organizations meeting co-hosted First Nations Health Council and First Nations Child & Family Wellness Council – creating a common agenda that places the Children and families at the centre to effect change on the ground

March 19th 2011 UBC Population and Public health Lecture with Grand Chief Doug Kelly on the emerging issues for First Nations Health agenda in BC

March 21st 2011 – Participated in the Walk from Chamber of Commerce to Timber Creek Hall to recognize the International Day to end Racism.

March 22nd 2011 Participated and spoke at the opening ceremonies for the 10th Anniversary BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference – Teleconference call with MCFD Dave Stephenson on issues related to First Nations Child and Family Wellness Council

March 23rd 2011 Participated in 10th Anniversary BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference

March 24th 2011 Tour of Partner Horizon North’s manufacturing facility in Kamloops – Sexqeltkemc Enterprises Inc business meeting to discuss ongoing establishment of camp services contract in partnership with Horizon North.

March 25th 2011 Splatsin Stsmamlt Services case

March 28th 2011 8:00 am Teleconference call with MCFD staff; Stsmamlt Session with Elders; Members and Stsmamlt staff – other staff and Chief and Council; small group process to dialogue these questions:
1. –How do we create the Advisory panel
1.a –How can we Distance Chief and Council (C&C) from child welfare (CWP) decision making and clarify decision making and lines of authority. What steps need to be taken.
2. – How can we Educate registered Splatsin members on By-law
3. – How can we Involve Elders in the By-law process and issues
4. –How do we create the regulations needed to address issues raised

March 29th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7

March 30th 2011 Sexqeltkemc Political Joint Councils meeting hosted by Neskonlith – Main points of discussion organizational chart and how we regionally govern the territory as a collective.

March 31st 2011 Splatsin hosted the Splatsin Secwepemc Elders Council – highlights from the meeting

- We must learn in order to teach our young. It is now our responsibility no one will do it for us but us

- gathering on our lands for medicine gathering to teach build a building mentor our young people

- be ready every day

- camp out 2 times per year 10 days use the language – starts in the family; people worked together without being paid; ceremony very important – do not understand law(white concept) in our way it is respect; Once a month Elders luncheon bring in the youth speak in secwepmectsin tell them stories; give family histories to the young people;

- Annie interpret for old ones in Secwepmecsteen lonesome to hear the language;

- cultural training building for the Nation; language; boys – girls training; Elders home;

Casimir – take young people to the mountains teach them

April 1st 2011 – Sexqeltkemc and Horizon North executive members – drafted agreement final components; LLP vs Joint Venture Name – Secwepemc – Shuswap Camp and Catering Inc – symbols – name place –fish

April 4th 2011 First Nations Child and Family Wellness Council Meeting with Deputy Minister Stephen Brown and Minister Mary McNeil; outlined issues related to overall concern for high number of aboriginal children in care of MCFD and our role to as Chiefs to advocate for the Indigenous Child and the Centre Action Plan to create resources for the community to be able to respond to the crisis.

April 5th 2011 Splatsin Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting; – Meeting with Adams Lake Indian Band plus Gord Keevil and Jim Miller-Tait from Imperial Metals; Secwepemc Youth Council meeting

April 6th 2011 SNTC Council of Chiefs meeting

April 7th 2011 Thompson River University presentation to Social work class and public on Indigenous Knowledge, Healing and Leadership.

April 8th 2011 Stsmemelt working group on establishing jurisdiction at SNTC; Sexqeltkemc Enterprises Inc at ALIB – meet with Selkirk Power Douglas Hurst Chman; Dave Karassowitsch; Beaver Creek – Rights & Title; equity; capacity; Benefits;
Joint venture Selkirk core territory – or (Okanagan – Knutunxa – Lakes)
Norman Woods – 15 to 18 mega watt; Goldstream Mine transmission line to Mine not a technical problem; a political problem; Sun Peaks ALIB prima facia Douglas claim;
Water licensing process; Land tenure 270 hectares required; license to cut timber; explosive storage
Mentioned Jules – Wilson litigation issuing permit from us;
Letter of Intent presented

April 11th 2011 Chief and Council meeting with Splatsin Stsmamlt Services

April 12th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

April 13th 2011 TAHLTAN HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY presented with Grand Chief Doug Kelly on these topics; What is currently happening in the health and child welfare arenas that can inform our planning efforts?” “What leadership lessons should a Board of Director be aware of?” Executive committee meeting of FN Child and Family Wellness Council

April 14th 2011 FIRST NATIONS CHILD & FAMILY WELLNESS COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – discussion on organizational issues, budget, staffing , etc

April 15th 2011 Meeting with Splatsin Stsmamlt director and grandparents to discuss child welfare matter

April 18th 2011 Chief and Council meeting with Splatsin Stsmamlt Services

April 19th 2011 Meeting with TRU researchers for Culturally Safe Dementia Care Research – Teleconference call on Legal review on Health Framework agreement.

April 20th 2011 Splatsin Community of the Secwepemc Nation is coordinating the 2011 Sturgeon Gathering. The Sturgeon Gathering is building on the past Sturgeon Release events which have been held successfully every year since 2008. It is an event to enhance and promote community awareness and educate individuals on the importance of White Sturgeon to the Columbia Basin ecosystem and First Nations culture. This year the event will be held in Revelstoke on Wednesday, April 20th 2011 at the Centennial Ball Park, adjacent Riverside Area and the Revelstoke Community Centre.

April 21st 2011 Sexqeltkemc Enterprises Inc business meeting to discuss current Mica camp services contract and other potential joint ventures.

April 26th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

April 27th 2011 BC Hydro working group at SNTC office – Secwepemc Fisheries Commission (SFC) and the Nicola Tribal Association (NTA) will be co – hosting a teleconference on April 27, 2011: 3pm – 4:30 to discuss the possibility of legal action against DFO regarding their management of Spring 4-2 chinook.

April 28th 2011 Meeting with Deputy Minister Stephen Brown and Co-chairpersons of the First Nations Child and Family Wellness Council to discuss the implementation of the Indigenous Child at the Centre Action Plan. Frank dialogue on the state of First Nations children in BC, how can we work together effectively?

April 29th 2011 2nd Teleconference call on Legal review on Health Framework agreement with Maria Morellato Mandel Pinder

April 30th 2011 Breakfast meeting with Chief Byron Louis – Played against Youth in a Ball game
May 2nd 2011 Meeting with Doug Kelly, Dan George and Chris Corrigan regarding the report and follow up process with First Nations Social organizations meeting, how do we collaborate to ensure children and families are at the center of all our work. Meeting with Doug Kelly and Dr Patricia Spittal to discuss the issues related to the linking of data in HIV and Hep C testing; there is not anonymous testing in BC

May 3rd 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

May 4th 2011 SNTC Council of Chiefs discussion on focusing the agenda on title and rights issues and how to implement title and rights on the ground

May 5th 2011 In Splatsin office

May 6th 2011 All Secwepemc Kukukwpi7 Meeting to discuss protocol amongst ourselves
May 9th 2011 Chief and Council meeting with Splatsin Stsmamlt Services
May 10th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting
May 11th 2011 DAY SCHOLAR CLASS ACTION CHIEF’S MEETING hosted by Tk’emlups – 3rd teleconference call for legal review of Health framework agreement

May 12th 2011 2nd DAY SCHOLAR CLASS ACTION CHIEF’S MEETING hosted by Tk’emlups – meeting with National Chief Shawn Atleo discussed these issues: Follow up resolution Jurisdiction Children, Fed Prov; National committee; Human rights complaint and International action

May 13th 2011 Interviews for administrator; 4th teleconference call on Legal review of Health Framework agreement.

May 16th 2011 Meeting with Deputy Stephen Brown – Victoria, BC items discussed: 1. Budget allocation 2011 – 2012 fiscal year – In possession since Mid – March 2011 – work-plan and budget; ICC 4; Community engagement; end week decision; $25 million pressures recommendations to Minister; The questions are how much; and purposes of funding; Indigenous Approaches – Copy of regional reports when reviewed by regions; Value add community funding first; common vision community based – Nation based ;
2. Thoughts and Observations conceptual draft – copy of MCFD Aboriginal Service Delivery Change Strategy; draft Indigenous Approaches Strategy and Policy Framework(community driven – Nation based) Urban based strategy Indigenous Caucus issue;
3. Next steps

A. Resource allocation
B. Contract for services
C. Protocol Review
D. Minister and Premier invitation ICC etc
E. Harrison Report copy
F. Quarterly dialogue sessions with DM Stephen Brown

May 17th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

May 18th 2011 Interior Chiefs Health Caucus Kamloops

May 19th 2011 FN Children & Family Wellness Council – Executive Committee

May 23rd to May 26th 2011 Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey IV All Chiefs gathering to discuss and pass a resolution to establish next steps in Health governance.

May 27th 2011 Meeting with Minister McNeil MCFD to discuss Splatsin operational protocol with line MCFD staff and to enact a political protocol to recognize our jurisdiction and to do a reconciliation ceremony possibly in October 2011.

May 28th 2011 Attend ROOTS celebration at Armstrong Fairgrounds; Presented gifts to Chief Byron Louis and Council of OKIB to signal establishing a working relationship

May 30th 2011 Sexqeltkemc Joint Council meeting of Splatsin, Neskonlith and Adams Lake. Minutes adopted for April 28th; Finance committee TOR – Finance Directors meeting once per month
June 8 and 9 Strategic Planning session – outlined process – Lawrence William sunrise pipe ceremony – 4am
Signed financial services contract for ALIB
BC Hydro – counter offer not finalized yet; NTSA – technical working group making recommendations to deal with at Sexqeltkemc table
SNTC process – meeting with BC Hydro – community – collective messages; Simpcw take lead -Columbia Valley system response; Columbia River Trust – Invite Simpcw to joint council meeting of Sexqeltkemc;
Mining Harper Creek Copper Gold mining – Simpcw primary gatekeeper of the territory – ALIB not with Sexqeltkemc; developing strength of claim documents; researching technical issues; CnC concerned of the timeliness of response – Simpcw have a position; EAO process need to be involved;

Minister Lekstrom BN on MOTI recommended that we meet with MARR Minister Polak
May 31st 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

June 1st and 2nd 2011 UBCIC Chiefs Council

June 6th 2011 Splatsin Stsmamlt Services and meeting with INAC on actual funding versus current funding formula.

June 7th 2011 – Off the record meeting with Minister Mary Polak – Ministry of Aboriginal Recognition and Reconciliation – discussed the need for an over arching framework agreement related to MOTI; BC Hydro; MOF – FRO; MCFD; four pillars –
1. Decision Making
2. Revenue Sharing
3. Co-Management
4. Resource and Profit Sharing
Reconciliation ceremony related to recognition of Splatsin’s jurisdiction in October with Minister McNeil MCFD

June 8th and 9th 2011 Sexqeltkemc planning process hosted by Splatsin; facilitated by Kukpi7 Christian – awaiting the notes from Avis to send out a report to all Councils on items discussed

June 10th 2011 A.L. Fortune Grad ceremony – Presentation of awards to our grad students

June 13th and 14th 2011 Title and Rights Session Simpcw In attendance from Splatsin; George William; Lawrence William; Jean Brown; Elders Violet Maxime; Florence Nicholas; Shirley Bird; Julianne Alexander; Arlene Joseph; Marion Lee; Staff Ray Cormier; Stewart Lee; Glen Mitchell; awaiting written report for distribution – Next session September 7th and 8th 2011 on the land Hosted Kamloops and SNTC

June 16th 2011 Chiefs Child and Family Wellness Council; one day strategic session for planning for 2011 – 2012 fiscal year. Focusing the work of the Indigenous Child and the Centre Action plan

June 17th 2011 Pre-session for Canadian Public Health Association presentation on the Cedar Project – going over the PPP; I focused on the governance of the Cedar project; OCAP – Ownership – control – Access – Possession; Legislative genocide as it relates to HIV and AIDS and lack of anonymous testing for people and its relation to residential school and foster care.

June 20th 2011 Canadian Public Health Association presentation on Cedar governance and legislative genocide

June 21st 2011 SEDCO conference call to deal with 28,000 cubic meters distribution resolutions Aboriginal Day at Splatsin signed protocol with City of Enderby – Comedy show at ALIB in evening

June 22nd 2011 SNTC office; meeting with Steve Basil and Cedar conference call on release of paper on linking foster care to residential school for Globe and Mail July 1st Canada Day Special

June 23rd 2011 Sexqeltkemc Political hosted by Splatsin;

Forestry-Jules Litigation:
Action item 1: Judy Wilson will respond to email regarding
Jules Litigation to postpone. Responsibility Chief Judy Wilson

Forestry-Jules Litigation:
Action item 2: Wayne Christian will work with the TWG to work on the 5 month work plan as to alternatives to the Jules Litigation as presented by Nicole Schabus of June 21, 2011 briefing memo.

Forestry-Jules Litigation:
Recommendation 2: call a peoples assembly to get some direction from the people to set out on a plan for strategy. September 18 is the anniversary when we went logging (12yrs) 5 months time frame till Court Date.

Forestry-FRO Agreement:
Action item 3: TWG and Forestry Reps from each Band will review FRO’s and come up with strategy and process for renewal agreements.

Mining-Yellowhead Mining:
Action item 4: Band reps to meet for pre-meet before
TOUR: Nelson Leon (ALIB), Joan Manuel(NIB), Lawrence William(Splatsin) Responsibility of the 3 Bands

Hunting & Gathering Wildlife camps
Action item 5: Judy Wilson and Wayne Christian will look into MOU with MoE regarding conservation act(recovered expired animals), which Tracy Holloway has been looking after.

Hunting & Gathering Wildlife camps
Action item 6: TWG will organize to meet with “Hunting
Camp” organizers Gordon Anthony and Lauren Sampson by next meeting

Don Ryan Update:
Action item 7: Chiefs, to give written approval for Don
Ryan to use electronic signature for letters that go out to Government entities

June 24th 2011 SNTC 1910 Sir Wilfred Memorial thesis presentation by Emma Feltes; very informative session; Legal Opinion in 1910 for PM Laurier; other historical documentation; Staffs given in New West Minister 1867 – Crown relations;

June 27th 2011 Walk for Justice Salmon Arm to Splatsin; community session with Walkers; highlighted issues related to addictions and our women; sex trade or human trafficking; this exists right in our community. Predators preying on our young women

June 28th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

June 29th 2011 Meeting with Chiefs and Technical people on ICT strategy Kamloops

June 30th 2011 Phone Interview Globe and Mail – AFN Ad hoc Chiefs working group on Comprehensive Claims Policy teleconference call. Splatsin Student appreciation Dinner

July 1st 2011 Wake for Neskie Manuel

July 2nd 2011 Burial for Neskie Manuel

July 4th 2011 Splatsin Stsmamlt Services

July 5th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

July 6th 2011 SNTC Chiefs Council

July 7th 2011 In Splatsin office

July 8th 2011 All Secwepemc Kukukwpi7 Meeting to discuss protocol amongst ourselves Williams Lake
July 11th 2011 In Splatsin office

July 12th 2011 Kukpi7 & Tk’wamipla7 meeting

July 13th 2011 Sturgis North Opening Ceremonies

July 14th 2011 In Splatsin

July 15th 2011 Splatsin

July 16th 2011 Splatsin Youth centre grand opening