June 2012
3 posts
Graveyard Cleaning
June 11-15, 2012 Come on out and help! Bingo’s will start on June 10, 2012
Council & Community Wellness
Ull’us Banquet Hall June 19, 2012 6 pm-9pm Guest Speakers Martina Pierre Paul Pierre Come one, Come all Coffee & Tea provided, please bring a snack to share, thank you More information contact: Vaughan Gabriel
UNITING OUR ELDERS
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Ull’us Banquet Hall @ 7 Traditional Protocols Graveyard Cleaning Calling everyone over the age of 55+ Come out and socialize
May 2012
4 posts
Uniting Our Elders
The Health Committee is calling all Elders (55+) for a night out for documentation/updating contact information, enjoy some slide shows, discussion and documentation of protocols. May 22, 2012 Ull’us @ 7pm Bring a snack to share! See you there!
Thank you Luke Johnny
LLR is Fast Approaching!!
Time is running out and the Lillooet Lake Rodeo grounds still needs work. If you have a few hours come out volunteer.
A big thank you to everyone who has already come out.
Site Maintenance!
We are still testing some parts of our website! Thanks for your patience.
LIL’WAT - we still need your help!
Time is running out and the Lillooet Lake Rodeo grounds still needs a lot of work. If you have a few hours come out volunteer. A big thank you to everyone who has already come out.
April 2012
7 posts
LIL'WAT WELLNESS GATHERING
Ull’us Gymnasium April 24, 2012 6:00 pm Potluck
Focusing on Sports & Team Building
LIL'WAT ASSEMBLY
Lil’wat Nation/Mount Currie Band members
Ull’us Community Complex Gymnasium Monday, April 23, 2012 5:00 Dinner 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Assembly
LIL'WAT SOUP KITCHEN
Ull’us Banquet Hall April 23, 2012 12 Noon Everyone Welcome!
Donations & Volunteers needed. Contact Luke Johnny 604-935-4751
LIL'WAT ASSEMBLY
Lil’wat Nation/Mount Currie Band members
Ull’us Community Complex Gymnasium Monday, April 23, 2012 5:00 Dinner 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Assembly
Lil'wat Assembly
The Lil’wat Assembly scheduled for tonight has been CANCELLED. Watch out for postings for the rescheduled date.
We send our condolences to the Pascal family.
Come out and support the gathering bingo tonight starting 7 pm at Ull’us Banquet Hall.
Lil’wat Assembly
Lil’wat Nation/Mount Currie Band members
Ull’us Community Complex Gymnasium
Thursday, April 12, 2012
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm
Lillooet Lake Rodeo
The Recreation Committee is working with Nick Andrew to try and make this happen for May 2012. In order for this to happen we are in need and are calling all of Lil’wat to come out and volunteer down at the rodeo grounds. We are in need of maintenance workers, helpers with the parade, etc., etc. So Lil’wat, if you can all donate your time and go and volunteer, that would be greatly...
March 2012
2 posts
REMINDER TODAY
Diabetes Event Today. Ull’us 10 am to 6 pm. March 14, 2012
There is a great line up of presenters:
· Nutritionists,
· Physio-exercise,
· Nurses-foot care,
· Dental, etc.
Light lunch, dinner and entertainment provided
Special Guest “Mrs Pudding”.
It’s going to be fun. See you there!
Shawn Wallace, CCL
Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator
Celebrating the Signing of Three
Conservancy Management Plans Mkwal’ts Conservancy
Qwalímak/Upper Birkenhead Conservancy
K’zuzált/Twin Two Conservancy
~ Ceremony and Dinner ~
Thursday, March 15, 2012
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
at Ullus Banquet Hall
82 A Ave, Mount Currie, BC
Lil’wat Nation and BC Parks are hosting a ceremony to celebrate the completion of management plans for three conservancies...
February 2012
7 posts
REMINDER
COMMUNITY WELLNESS GATHERING February 28, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ullus Gym Theme is “Language” The Guest speakers: Gloria Wallace, Veronica Bikadi & Vera Edmonds Please feel free to bring a snack to share Thank you Luke Johnny
Reminder.....this Monday
Upper Lillooet Hydro Project Community Information Sessions
The Lil’wat Land and Resources Department is preparing an Aboriginal Interest and Use Study to evaluate the potential environmental, cultural, and economic effects of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project, which would include three run-of-river hydro projects in the Upper Lillooet (Keyhole Falls), Boulder Creek, and North Creek. We invite...
EVERYONE WELCOME!!
L’il’wat Drumming, Singing and Dancing Night! Sunday, February 19, 2012 Ull’us Banquet Hall 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
· Practise our songs
· Practice our dancing
· Hear the stories about our songs
· Win some door prizes
· Most of all have fun!
Bring snacks to share, bring your drum, your regalia, your singing voice and dancing feet.
Maxine Bruce and Maria...
REMINDER
Soup Kitchen is coming Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Ullus Banquet Hall, 12 pm. Pass the word on, donations and volunteers needed Contact: Luke Johnny
Friday Recreation Program
There will be activities at the Health Centre tonight starting at 7pm for all youth aged 13 and up. There will be Kinect, Wii, snacks and other games.
Ullus will be closed this evening.
Information Session
Upper Lillooet Hydro Project Community Information Sessions
The Lil’wat Land and Resources Department is preparing an Aboriginal Interest and Use Study to evaluate the potential environmental, cultural, and economic effects of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project, which would include three run-of-river hydro projects in the Upper Lillooet (Keyhole Falls), Boulder Creek, and North Creek. We invite...
There was noticeable foam like residue spread around Lands &Resource towards Ts’zil Learning Centre for the last few days. We are aware of this situation and have met with various departments to review an action plan to remediate the problem. Clean up of the area is now underway. Thank you everyone who helped.
January 2012
14 posts
Project Helany: Second Stage Housing
The House Sound Women’s Centre Society is undertaking a needs assessment to get a comprehensive picture of the housing needs for women experiencing abuse. As such, they are looking for participants who have experienced abuse to complete a questionnaire and/or participate in a focus group. For women completing the questionnaire there is a $10 grocery voucher as an honorarium. The focus group...
Foot Doctor
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Foot Doctor will be here at the MCHC on February 9th all day. If you or anyone you know is unable to clip there nails or is having difficulty with there feet please call me, or email me, to book an appointment.
I will need people’s name, date of birth, health card number and phone number in order to book an appointment.
Peace...
Vaccine Clinic at XCS School
Thursday, January 26th 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Hepatitis A Vaccine is recommended for high risk individuals and children and adolescents aged
6 Months - 18 Years
· Infants will get their 1st dose at 6 months of age and a 2nd dose at 18 months of age
· Older children need 2 doses of vaccine with at least 6 months between each dose
Hepatitis A is a virus that attacks the liver.
Hepatitis...
Ull'us
Any events that were scheduled for tonight and this weekend (January 20-22) will be cancelled.
CLOSED
MOUNT CURRIE BAND OFFICE CLOSED TODAY Due to a water pipe break RE-OPEN MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
CLOSED
MOUNT CURRIE BAND OFFICE CLOSED TODAY Due to a water pipe break, we will be closed this for clean-up. MCB will re-open at January 23, 2012
Mark your calendar
Hep A Vaccine Clinic for kids 6 months-18 years Thursday, January 26th 3:30 - 6:00 PM at Xit’olacw Community School
13 week run/walk training
Calling on all you beautiful athletes.
Starting soon. 13 week run/walk training to begin with our 2nd Annual Lil’wat Sun Run to follow…….
So you have decided to take on the challenge congratulations. Now you need to go to this link to register: http://www.sportmedbc.com/network/59394/register Participants are to select me Shawn Wallace as your leader on a drop down list on...
Council Wellness Gathering
Good morning,
You are all invited to the 1st Council Wellness Gathering Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ull’us Gymnasium
7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker Elder Fraser Andrew
Bring your hand drums and a snack to share, tea will be provided.
Please pass this invitation on to your family and friends who may not have a computer or internet.
Kukwstum’ckalap
Josephine Peters
Lil'wat Soup Kitchen
WHO: Community Volunteers
WHERE: Ullus Community Banquet Hall
WHEN: Tuesday January 17th, 2012
TIME: 12:00 PM Noon
For Food Donations and Volunteering Please Contact
Luke Johnny at (604) 935-4751 or by email at: luke.johnyy@lilwat.ca
January Newsletter Now ONLINE!
The January issue of the Lil’wat Nation Newsletter is now online! Please visit our website at http://lilwat.ca/multimedia/newsletter.cfm to download the latest copy or just click HERE! (Click ‘View Post’ from Facebook)
Water Line
There is a break in the water line near I.R.#1. The ealier fix was unsuccessful, so the WATER will be SHUT OFF for I.R. #1 (Old Reserve), Lillooet Lake Road and towards Pemberton way, to fix this broken line at 4:00 p.m. . January 10, 2011 for approximately 2 hours
Water Line
There is a break in the water line near I.R.#1. The WATER will be SHUT OFF for I.R. #1 (Old Reserve) and Lillooet Lake Road to fix this broken line at 11:30 a.m. January 10, 2011 for approximately 2 hours.
Happy New Year from the Lil'wat Nation!
We hope you are all enjoying your Holidays and wish you all the best for 2012!
December 2011
22 posts
Santa's On His Way!
We hope you’re all enjoying a wonderful Christmas Eve surrounded by friends and family.
Check this cool link to follow Santa’s progress tonight in 3D on Google Earth! http://www.noradsanta.org/en/track3d.html
Band Office Christmas Closure
This is a notice that all Band Offices will be closed for the Christmas Break from Noon today (December 23rd) through to Monday, January 2nd 2012. Offices will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, January 3rd.
The Chief, Council and Staff of the Lil’wat Nation would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Christmas Movies Tonight at Ullus
The Recreation Department is showing Christmas movies tonight at Ullus at 6pm and 9pm. The movies will be selected from:
Everyone is welcome.
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to deliver hampers starting at 2pm today. Please meet at the Health Centre.
Thanks so much!
Call of Interest for Special Education Assistant...
The Ts’zil Learning Centre is putting out a Call of Interest for the Special Education Assistant Program.
Do you have:
Your BC Secondary School Graduation (GRADE 12)
Successful completion of English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or Communications 12 (with a B-)
A valid Standard First Aid certificate
A valid CPR certificate
(The Applicant is also required to do a TB test)
It is...
Community Christmas Lunch Today
The Community Christmas Lunch is going ahead today at noon at Ullus.
The planning committee is aware that there is a Gathering but have obtained permission from the family to go ahead as planned. It is so respectful of them to give their support and we greatly appreciate it. The planning team and the community sends condolences to the family during this difficult time of loss.
Please share...
Lil'wat Christmas Bureau
We are looking for volunteers to assist with delivery of the hampers on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Please drop by the Pqusnalhcw Health Centre if you’d like to help.
Also we are still looking for donations for: Turkeys, Stuffing, Cranberries and pancake mixes. Please bring donations to the Pqusnalhcw Health Centre.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Order Your Christmas Turkey from Tsipun!
Pre-Order Your Fresh Christmas Turkey NOW!!!
12LB-15LB (5KG-7KG) $3.29lb
15LB-20LB (7KG-9KG) $2.99lb
Please leave your name, number and preferred pick-up date with the cashiers at the Xit’olacw Tsipun.
Thank you!!!
- Submitted by Patricia Andrew
Twelve Days of Christmas - Lil'wat Elders Style
The Lil’wat Elders luncheon this afternoon was highly productive and we are happy to share with the community the new Lil’wat version of the Christmas classic, the Twelve Days of Christmas!
“On the Twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: - Twelve Councillors Meeting - Eleven Hand Drummers - Ten fish heads - Nine fruit cakes - Eight cars a rolling - Seven candy canes -...
Christmas Bird Count
This is a notice that the Christmas Bird Count is taking place this Thursday. A local group of bird enthusiasts will be meeting at 7:30am at the Pony, then organizing themselves into various groups for counting throughout the day at various locations.
The area covered is from Lillooet Lake to Erikson Road and from Spetch Creek to Shadow Lake at Hwy 99.
The Christmas Bird Count takes place...
Winter Safety Tips from Pqusnalhcw Health Centre
Here’s some ideas for winter safety for your family!
Clothing for Outdoor Play
All winter activities require warm, dry clothing. To prevent frostbite, children should be dressed in warm clothes, including:
A hat and clothing made of tightly woven fibers, such as wool, which trap warm air against your body. A few lighter layers protect better than one heavy garment.
Loose layers(an...
Community Christmas Lunch Postponed to December...
Luke Johnny is organizing a Christmas Community Lunch which has been rescheduled for Tuesday December 20th (at noon) in the Ullus Banquet Hall and he needs your help!
We will be celebrating Christmas as a Community but we still need everyone to pitch in. Luke is still looking for donations of Turkey, Stuffing, Veggies, Buns, Rice, Potatoes, Salads, Dressing and Desserts. We’re also looking...
UPDATE: XCS Christmas Craft Sale Postponed until...
UPDATE:
Join us for a Christmas Craft Fair on SUNDAY, December 11th, 2011 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Cost to set up is $10.00 per table
The gym will open at 10:00 a.m. for vendors to set-up please phone the school to book your table 604-894-6131
For more information please email or call Gladys at Gladys.Joe@lilwat.ca or 604-894-6131.
https://www.facebook.com/events/241787289213375/ (Facebook event...