FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
MUSQUEAM NEWSLETTER
Tel: 604-263-3261, Toll Free: 1-866-282-3261, Fax:
604-263-4212...Safety Patrol: 604-968-8058
MUSQUEAM 101 – March 25, 2015
Inside this issue:
MIB Notice of Vote
2
stem? (what?) Musqueam 101 March 25, 2015
MCC Family Dinners
3
Harry Robinson and Indigenous Land by Margery Fee
Gala Celebration Dinner
4
MIB Spring Clean-up
5
Harry Robinson (1900-1990), a respected Okanagan storyteller, produced three
books of stories. One story, "Coyote Makes a Deal with the King of England,"
focuses on the long struggle for justice with respect to unceded Indigenous land
in BC. A famous visit of BC Indigenous leaders to King Edward VII is certainly one inspiration for the story; another is the amendment of the Indian Act
in 1927 to prevent the hiring of lawyers to litigate on cases to do with land.
Health
6-8
Land Code
9-11
Estates Workshop
Remaining News
12
13-16
Margery Fee is a Professor of English at UBC and one of the founders of
Musqueam 101.
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Musqueam Administration Offices
Smoke Shop Hours
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Wednesday, March 25. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will
start at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Monday – Friday
10:00am - 6:45pm
Please Note the shop
will be closed during
lunch hour.
12:00 Noon – 1:00pm
What happened this past week at 101
UBC First Nations Studies Practicum Student Presentations
We had a wonderful evening as the students in this year’s FNSP400 class shared their experiences working with diverse community organizations.
Must bring your valid/
current Status Card and
be 19 years or older
MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice pursuant to the Indian Band Election Regulations (CRC, c. 952)
Notice is hereby given that Musqueam Indian Band has called a By-Election in accordance
with the Indian Act and Indian Band Election Regulations, for the purpose of electing one (1)
Councillor on March 30th, 2015 for the remainder of the present Term of Office.
NOTICE OF VOTING PLACE
MARCH 30TH, 2015
9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
Musqueam Community
Centre Gymnasium
6777 Salish Drive
Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4
Eligible Electors may vote in person at the voting place (the Polling Station) or by mail-in
ballot. Eligible Electors residing off reserve, for whom mailing address is available, will
automatically be sent mail-in-ballot via regular mail.
Eligible Electors ordinarily residing on-Reserve may request a mail-in ballot by personally
contacting the Electoral Officer.
For more information please contact Lawrence Lewis, Electoral Officer
Ph: 250 889-1582 TF: 1-855-458-5888 Fax: 250 384-5416 Email: lewis.l@telus.net
PO Box 35008 Hillside, Victoria, BC V8T 5G2
WWW.MUSQUEAM-ELECTIONS.CA
MUSQUEAM CAPITAL CORPORATION
MUSQUEAM
FAMILY
DINNERS
MCC invites Musqueam families to come and have dinner and provide you with an update and to ask for
your input on Musqueam’s Economic Development initiatives.
DOOR PRIZES!!!!
DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 6:00PM AND DISCUSSIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30PM :
TUESDAY
MARCH 24
MIB Comm Extended Families Originating From:
Ctr Room 2 SPARROW—Including all Extended Families
THURSDAY
MARCH 26
51st HALL
Extended Families Originating From:
CHARLES, GRANT, GUERIN, DAN, LOUIS/LOUIE,
ROBERTS - Including all Extended Families
SUNDAY
MARCH 29
51st HALL
Extended Families Originating From:
POINT, THOMAS, RICE/JOHNNY
-Including all Extended Families
TUESDAY
MARCH 31
MIB Comm Extended Families Originating From:
Ctr Room 2 CAMPBELL, STOGAN, AUGUST, JOE, PETERS
-Including all Extended Families
In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding MCC, please call or email Stephen Lee or
Derek Neuwirth at the MCC Office: 604.559.5400
slee@musqueam.bc.ca//dneuwirth@musqueam.bc.ca
Musqueam Indian Band
Social Development Department
THROUGH OUR EYES
Gala Celebration
You are invited to attend an evening gathering, to
celebrate completion of the first year of the Musqueam
Through Our Eyes program.
This program brought together Musqueam elders and youth,
to explore cultural themes, mentorship and identity building
activities through the art of photography.
These images will be displayed and stories will be shared at
this event, along with speeches, drumming and presentations.
All Welcome / Dinner Provided
Date:
Time:
Where:
Monday, March 23, 2015
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Musqueam Cultural Centre
MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND
TAXATION AUTHORITY
TEL: 604-263-3261
FAX: (604) 263-5719
DATE: March 20th, 2015
SPRING
CLEAN
UP
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!
Out with the old and in with the new.
It’s that time of year again for the annual Spring Clean Up.
The service will be available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on the following days
only: April 13th—April 17th, 2015.
We will be contracting with 1-800 GOT JUNK this year so it is very important
YOU COMMIT TO THE DAY YOU REGISTER FOR.
WE WILL NOT TAKE AWAY:
Chemicals, paint, solvents; automotive parts, used motor oil,
propane tanks, car batteries, any
hazardous material;
Only one pickup will be made at any household. Items for pick-up should be placed at curb side the
day or evening before your scheduled pick-up.
Elders and Handicap—There is no need to have your items out. The team
members will be able to assist you with all your needs.
We will not remove any items left out if no pick up has been scheduled with us.
If your pick up is not made on the scheduled day, please call to remind us.
Anything contaminated with untreated bedbugs will not be picked up.
Items must be sprayed, wrapped and must have proof of receipt.
ALL MATTRESS AND FURNITURE WILL BE INSPECTED.
Please contact Ali Sparrow at 604-269-3358 or 604-561-2786
by April 10th, 2015 to register your desired pick-up date and
we will make the scheduling arrangements with
1-800-GOT JUNK.
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ARRANGE PICK-UPS ON A LAST MINUTE BASIS.
1 of 1
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FULL
CO-OPERATION
MIB Health Dept. Newsletter—March 20, 2015
Musqueam Home Care Program
Home Care Office Ph: 604-263-6539. *Please leave a message as Romeo may be on a home visit or with a client.
Home Care Office Schedule- see schedule below.
REMINDER: all home care needs and equipment require a doctors note with your needs specified. Thank you.
The Arjo Tub Program: Available at the Elder’s Centre between 7-10am Monday to Friday. You will need a doctor’s
order for the use of the Arjo tub, describing your condition, and how often you are advised to use the tub per week.
Nurses Weekly Calendar
NURSE
MIB CLINIC
Nurse
Practitioner
Angela
Remocker, NP
Home Care
Romeo
Cosio, RN
Mon
Tue
1:00-6:00
Walk in from
2:00-4:00
11:30-5:00
Walk in from
2:00-4:00
8:30-5:30
OFF
Wed
OFF
8:30-5:30
Thu
Fri
Location
Elders
Centre
OFF
11:00-5:00
Walk in from
2:00-4:00
8:30-5:30
8:30-5:30
604 266 0043
Community
Centre
2nd floor
604 263 6539
Nurse Practitioner, Angela Remocker is:




Accepting new patients- for those who do not have a family doctor/nurse practitioner.
Will also see people with episodic (things like: coughs, colds, rashes, feeling sick, immediate/same day/
same week problems)
if you cannot make it to see your regular family doctor/nurse practitioner.
If you are not sure- just call or come to walk in and ask- we can sort it out together.
For appointments: leave a phone message at 604-266-0043. Calls are answered and returned on Monday,
Tuesday, Friday.
If Angela Remocker is your regular primary care provider (your "family NP") AND you have an urgent concern:
call or visit RavenSong Primary Care Clinic:
604-872-7984
2450 Ontario street. *a nurse practitioner or doctor will be able to see you*
Thank you, Angela Remocker, NP
MIB Health Dept. Newsletter—March 20, 2015
NNADAP: National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program….
Shane Pointe
Office Hours: Monday-Friday—> 8:00am-4:00pm You can drop-in or schedule an appointment.
To make an appointment call the direct line @ 604-269-3454. Email: nnadap@musqueam.bc.ca
Indian Residential School Counselling
A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former Residential School students. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling
24-Hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Local Support Services:
Pacific Spirit Addictions Services 2110 43rd Ave W, Vancouver. Call: 604- 261-6366
Battered Women's Support Services: Call 604-687-1867
Stopping the Violence Counselling Program, Specialized Victim Services Vancouver.
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support: Call 604-688-1927
Organization is EVA BC Member. Victim Services Program, Vancouver.
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Specialized Victim Services, Vancouver. Call: 604-682-6482
Musqueam Health Department – Chronic Disease Program
Hours – Monday to Friday – 9:30 am to 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. If anyone is looking for assistance with
workouts or health information, please drop by my office anytime. Available to assist all ages and levels of fitness for
all community members.
Merv Kelly – Chronic Disease Management Program Facilitator Phone 604-263-3261 Email: merv@musqueam.bc.ca
Green Zebra Markets in the Musqueam Community
Food Markets for Inclusive Communities, Offering Farmers' Market Quality at or below Grocery Store Prices
Thursdays 3:00-6:00pm at the Musqueam Community Centre
Fresh Local Fruits & Vegetables & More!
C O M M U N I T Y VO LU N T E E R S N E E D E D
* Any amount of time you can volunteer to help us set up or take down is greatly appreciated - for our community to access fresh pro-
duce close to home! :) If you would like to volunteer a few minutes of your time to help us unload a few boxes. Contact Merv Kelly at the
band office PH:604-263-3261.
Connect with online: GreenZebraMarkets.com
MIB Health Dept. Newsletter—Mar.6, 2015
Youth Centre
Abigail Speck at the Youth Centre at 604-269-3465 Email: youthcentre@musqueam.bc.ca
Monday March 23rd
Tuesday March 24th
Wednesday March
25th
Thursday March 26th
Friday March 27th
Comic Book Club
BTS 3:30—5:30
BTS 3:30—5:30
Pool Tournament
Movie Night
3:00—5:00
Reading Night!
Colouring Contest!!
Scattergories
Food will be
Snacks will be
provided
provided
The Youth Centre will be open from 2:00 pm—9:00pm Monday—Friday
Children under 7 years old will be sent home; unless accompanied by a parent or guardian,
who is at least 15 years old or older
MUSQUEAM YOUTH OUTREACH
My office is located in the youth centre. Feel free to come by if you have any questions.
Youth Outreach Worker: Kymberlee Stogan
Phone: 604-269-3452
Email: youtoutreach@musqueam.bc.ca
Musqueam Lands Department Update
We are pleased to announce Charlene Grant
as the successful applicant to fill the Lands
Assistant role.
There were some very capable applicants
And upon completion of due diligence
Charlene was appointed to the role.
Please join us in Welcoming Char back
to the Musqueam Lands Department Team.
Frances Guerin, Manager
Musqueam Lands Department
6735 Salish Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6N 4C4
fguerin@musqueam.bc.ca
phone: 604-263-3261
Fax: 604-263-4212
toll free: 1-866-282-3261
Date of Notice: March 19, 2015
MUSQUEAM LAND CODE OFFICE, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4 / T: 604.263.3261 / E: kimaguerin@musqueam.bc.ca
Musqueam Land Code Committee - Request for Expression of Interest
The Musqueam Land Code Committee of Council invites an expression of interest in writing
from any interested Band Member to have their name be considered for an appointment to
serve on the Musqueam Land Code Committee.
The Musqueam Band Council is the deciding body as to who will be selected to serve on the
committee.
There are four people required to be appointed:
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Two Musqueam Band Member at Large;

Musqueam Band Youth Representative;

Musqueam Band Elder Representative.
The duties of the Committee are to assist in the completion of pre-conditions to the
Musqueam Land Code:

Requisite Staff


Development of Matrimonial Property Law;
 Finalize draft Risk Management Study;
Computerized Inter-Departmental Systems Development;
Musqueam is currently in a transition period of the Land Code Project, and require the
dedication of the working group to complete the Musqueam Land Code Pre-conditions to
bring Musqueam into the operational stage of the project subject to the Band Council
determination.
Deadline March 31, 2015 Application Deadline
Please feel free to contact with any questions on this matter. Kim A. Guerin, Coordinator
604-263-3261
MUSQUEAM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4C4 / T: 604.263.3261 / E: kimaguerin@musqueam.bc.ca
Musqueam - Community Notice
Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
In 2009, a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was carried out to
identify if any of our lands may have become contaminated in the past.
Musqueam has hired Teranis Consulting Ltd. to collect soil, sediment and
water samples from our lands where the previous Phase 1 ESA identified the
possibility of contamination. Teranis has a lot of experience working on
similar projects with Nations located throughout the lower Mainland and BC
and will only work on our lands alongside Musqueam members.
This is an important opportunity for our Nation to identify the location of
contamination on our land, so that these issues can be fully assessed and
addressed by Canada in the near future and to protect our children, land and
resources.
Teranis will be collecting a lot of samples throughout Musqueam IR#2 and #4 and will
use a drill rig to collect soil and water samples deep below the ground surface. Teranis
will be working in the following general areas:

Lots that have received soil (Fill) of unknown
quality, such as near the Cultural Pavilion).

The former Muck Bog near Stautlo Ave, Si Lu
Drive and Hum Lu Sum Drive.

Investigating the Highbury Tunnel.

Fraser River, sediment and surface water
sampling.

Former household garbage burning areas.

Houses that previously had heating oil tanks.

Vehicle and boat repair areas.

Duck hunting areas (looking for lead).
Please Note; Teranis will be working throughout
the reserve. Should you have any questions or
concerns about the proposed Phase 2 ESA, if it will
affect your property or if you have any information
regarding other environmental issues on our lands,
please do not hesitate to contact Kim Guerin.
We are also looking for members who are
interested in working with Teranis field personnel
during the Site Investigation. If you have wet
weather clothing and safety boots we would like to
hear from you.
Kim Guerin (604) 263-3261
Coordinator, Musqueam Land Code
ESTATES
WORKSHOP:
Learn How to Write Your Will
________
When: Friday, March 27, 2015
Where: Classroom 1 @ the
Musqueam Community Centre (Gym)
Time: 1:15pm – 4:00pm
________
People who come to the workshop will receive a binder
containing the following handouts:
-
Sample Will;
Will Kit: Writing Your Own Will;
Estate Administration guide for On-Reserve estates;
Protecting Vulnerable Adults;
Planning for Incapacity guide for On-Reserve
residents;
- Minors’ Trust Accounts; and
- The Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial
Interests or Rights Act.
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March 19th, 2015
Pilates
Please note that next week will be the conclusion of our 5 week program! The following week
we will start having class on the Wednesday of each week all of March. Please encourage
your friends and family to attend class with you 
Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Centre
Zumba!!
Zumba classes are starting next week for adults and will run for 4 weeks!
What is Zumba?
Pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and
burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. This is a great workout for every one of all
fitness levels and a fun environment to enjoy yourself with fellow community members!
Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:0 pm
Community Centre
Spring Break Recreation – Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made Spring Break recreation a huge success. Everyone had a
great time and we are looking forward to Summer Recreation.
Gymnasium information
Gym hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday 10:00am – 5:00 pm
Contact Information
Gym Phone: 604.269.3464
Desk Line: 604.269.3451
Courtenay Gibson, Recreation Coordinator
cgibson@musqueam.bc.ca/ 604.781.1470
Robyn Sparrow, Recreation Assistant
rsparrow@musqueam.bc.ca
Peter Felix, Recreation Assistant
pfelix@musqueam.bc.ca
Musqueam Bike Co-op
March Work Party!
Sunday, March 29th
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
6404 Crown Pl, trailer next
to the old preschool
Bring
in your bike for free repairs by
bike mechanics (donations accepted)
Learn
how to fix your own bike
Finished
6
children’s bikes are free!
used adult bikes will be for sale*
Come by to find out more about the co-op, share your
vision, donate old bikes, parts, and tools, check out the
available bikes and parts, have someone help you fix
your bike, or just hang out!
Join the Facebook Group “Musqueam Bike Co-op”
*Bikes sold privately by one of the volunteers
March 10, 2015 – March 17, 2015
OPEN HOURLY POSITIONS:
 Dealer Training Class

Surveillance Operator 2

Cocktail Server (Casual)

Cage Supervisor II (Contract)

Bartender

Porter

Cage Cashier (3 Casual , 1 F/T)

Prep Cook

Experienced Table Games Professional

Bistro Server

Count Team Member (Casual)

Security Officer
OPEN SALARIED POSITIONS:
 Human Resources Manager

VIP Host

Director of Cage

Director of Surveillance & Compliance

Slot Host
*Internal Applicants*
Please submit completed Internal
Application form with your resume
directly to:
Human Resources Coordinator
Milagros Chu
Phone: 604-687-3343 x. 335
Email: mchu@edgewatercasino.ca
Please visit
edgewatercasino.ca/careers to
view the full Job Description
Do you know someone with
Superior Customer Service?
Please encourage your friends to
apply online today:
1) Go to
www.edgewatercasino.ca
2) Click on “Careers” for casino
positions
3) Click the “Click here to apply
for Careers” button
4) Click job title
5) Click “Apply online”
6) Follow on screen directions.
AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS ARTS WORKSHOP
• Begin development of an artist portfolio (artist bio, artist statement,
photographs of your work)
• Learn more about the Authentic Indigenous Arts Initiative
• Create your online artist profile / artist registration on the Authentic
Indigenous Arts website
• Receive your first set of authenticity stickers and tags
Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 and Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Location
Musqueam Cultural Centre, 4000 Musqueam Avenue
Time
9:30 am to 4:00 pm both days
Nutrition Breaks & Lunch Provided Both Days
FREE! NO FEE TO ATTEND
Open to Aboriginal artists & arts managers / administrators
To register please contact Lou-ann Neel at 778-317-4303
lou-ann@authenticindigenous.com
MUSQUEAM WILD
“FIFA TOURNAMENT”
FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY!
What: Fundraiser for the Musqueam Wild Soccer Team
to attend upcoming soccer tournaments. There will be
a FIFA Tournament, Food (BBQ Plates), 50/50, a toonie
toss, music, beer pong tourney and there will be a
raffle for a pair of tickets to the “Amway Championship
Game”.
When: Saturday March 21, 2015
Where: Musqueam 51st Hall
Time: 5:30pm
For more info please see Facebook event page: Musqueam Wild FIFA Fundraiser