#Qualicum First Nation

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Long considered extinct, pentl'ach has now been declared a living language and added to British Columbia's official list of First Nations languages.  The reclassification of pentl'ach (pronounced "PUNT-lutch") was the result of both linguistic and administrative work by the Qualicum First Nation on Vancouver Island's east coast, with support from the First Peoples' Cultural Council.  The Coast Salish language had been considered extinct because the last well known fluent speaker died in the 1940s.  But Mathew Andreatta, a Qualicum member and researcher with the pentl'ach revitalization project, said the language was never truly gone.  Andreatta called the reclassification "an affirmation of something that we've always known and that we've always felt." He said the move is important because it is healing for his people, but also because it opens more doors to continue revitalizing the language. 

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Arthur Erickson in conversation with former Prince Charles, now our environmental King! 

An avid outdoor enthusiast, here are some photos of Prince Charles in a lively conversation with Arthur Erickson onboard a private yacht with Galen and Hilary Weston, and visiting Veronica Milner on Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island in 1986. Veronica was a cousin to Princess Diana, who accompanied them on the trip. Arthur also met up with the Prince on an excursion to Canada’s far north in the 1970’s, and at the unveiling of Bill Reid’s great sculpture at the Museum of Anthropology in 1980. Arthur and Charles shared a great interest in other cultures, and recently our new King Charles has been consulting with Canada’s First Nations on environmental matters, an interest which apparently he has been passionate about for 50 years.

Here’s a link to the current seismic upgrades at the Museum of Anthropology: https://moa.ubc.ca/2020/12/great-hall-seismic-upgrades/

Photos: Erickson Family Collection

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Next stop on Vancouver Island: 3 days to explore BC’s surfer’s paradise Tofino, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

The 225km / 140 miles getting from Courtenay to Tofino took us about 4½ hours, excluding our excellent lunch stop in Port Alberni at Twin City Brewing Company (4503 Margaret St), and was a bit longer than planned due to some road work congestion.

We started our trip on the coastal scenic Highway 19A up to Qualicum Beach. At Coombs, we turned south on Highway 4, and after 125km / 80 miles, you will arrive at a T-Junction. You either turn left to Ucluelet or keep following the (now) Pacific Rim Highway to arrive in Tofino after about 30km / 22 miles.

After checking into our Airbnb home pretty much opposite Cox Bay Beach, we drove down to Tofino to enjoy the weather and explore Downtown.

We decided to have early dinner on the at Wolf In The Fog (150 4th Street). The overall quality is pretty good, but the number of restaurants in Tofino is definitely not equipped for the summer holiday surge of people. Therefore, do make your reservations (or alternatively dine early or be prepared to wait about an hour in line for a table around dinner time).

We were early so we got seated on the first-floor patio. Consequently, we had a great view of the quaint town and spotted a couple of bald eagles soaring over the restaurant to boot.

We didn’t go for any appetizers, but I did want to try their specialty Potato Crusted Oyster. Despite happy gulping down the occasional oysters, it turns out that, texturally, fried ones are definitely not my thing. I had better luck with my main dish: pan-fried Ling Cod served with a great Moroccan-style Chickpea and Tomato stew.  Chantal had a delicious Tuna Poke, and we chose 8oz(!) pours of local Canadian wines, a 2017 Chardonnay by Bartier Bros (Oliver, BC), and a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc by Clos du Soleil (Similkameen, BC). The kids had a go at the House Made Pasta, which that day was made with fried Chicken, Mushrooms, and Sage.

The kids had actually done their homework on what to do in Tofino and had selected Tofino Licks for their fancy Soft Serves. We thought it was close-by Wolf In The Fog, but unfortunately, their old address was still included in Google Maps. Consequently, we had to walk from one end of the town’s center to the opposite end (220 Campbell St) to find Tofino Licks in a mini food court operating from sea containers, which consisted of several eateries, and a juice bar.

We loved this concept, and we can’t wait for it to start trending in the Netherlands. Pairing their smooth organic soft-serve ice-cream with delicious toppings from local artisans and restaurants turned out great. We had ones topped with the Chilli Chocolate Diablo Cookie by Tacofino (the original food truck of this Mexican eatery emporium is still just outside Tofino), Sobo‘s key lime pie and RedCan Gourmet‘s fudge brownie.

Unfortunately, the sky became cloudier close to sunset, but our beach walk on Cox Bay Beach was terrific, and the views from the aptly-named Sunset Point were still magnificent.

The next day, the weather changed for the worse (or more to a more normal state we were told), so we decided to drive 30 minutes to nearby Ucluelet. As it started to rain very hard, we only visited the small yet super nice Aquarium (180 Main St) and did some grocery shopping.

Afterward, we returned to our Airbnb and spent the rest of the afternoon doing some laundry, reading books, and sampling some of the BC brews that we accumulated along the way.

Another dinner option we had scoped out on our first walk through town was Kuma Tofino (101-120 4th St). We had a lot of luck to be seated within 15 minutes at a 6-person communal table, but the remaining 2 seats were not allocated during our dinner. We started the oddly refreshing Gin Pop Pop cocktail, combining the local Tofino gin, Calpico (a Japanese milk-based beverage), Grove Seedlip, Cucumber, and Citrus. Chantal was still in beer-mode and chose a Sapporo King Can. The kids had a Yuzu Lemonade, of which the sweet/sour balance was just spot on for them.

There were some Ramen Noodles ordered, and other dishes were ordered based on the family-style sharing concept. Everything was well received, so highly recommended!

Veggie ramen (Mushroom-Ginger broth, Agedashi Tofu, Cabbage,  pickled Shiitakes, and a marinated Egg)

House ramen (Shio-based double Broth, Braised Pork Belly, marinated Egg, Kale, and Nori)

Chicken Karaage (crunchy garlic Chicken, house-made Spicy Mayo, and Yuzu-infused Salt)

Tuna Tataki (seared line-caught local Albacore Tuna, Ponzu, Wasabi Mayo, Ginger, Garlic, and Green Onions)

Okonomiyaki (Osaka-style Cabbage Pancake, Bacon, Cheddar, Tonkatsu sauce, Kewpie mayo, and Bonito flakes)

Miso Braised Beef (soft-boiled Egg, crispy-fried Rice ball, Kale, and Miso Mustard sauce). The latter was eye-watering Wasabi strength deliciousness!

Our last morning in Tofino was spent walking the 2 loops of the Rainforest Trail of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, located at the south end of Long Beach close to the Kwisitis Visitor Centre. The trail has two routes, one on each side of the highway, and they are very popular (and the parking limited!) as they are obviously located in a stretch of temperate Rainforest.

This was a first for us, and as it was already raining, the humidity was overwhelming at first (“Fôret Humide” indeed). The temperature was actually quite agreeable, and the elevated walkways and stairs lead us through an astonishing and lush forest with thick green foliage wherever you look.

After this fabulous hike, we visited the Tofino Brewing Company (691 Industrial Way) for some refreshments. We had already tried their Kelp Stout back in Vancouver, so we were looking forward to sampling their other beers. From the flights with all of their beers, we liked the Tuff Session Ale, Blond Ale, and Dimension Ascension Dry Hopped Pale Ale best.

Unfortunately, the food options are limited to some snacks and not enough for a proper lunch. We did have some nibbles with the beers (maple-cured smoked salmon of their neighbors, West Pacific Seafoods, and some artisan pepperoni sticks from Port Alberni’s Pete’s Moutain Meats). As the kids were not a fan, we soon decided to head over 1 lot to Summit Bread Company (681 Industrial Way, Units C&D) to get some fantastic artisanal bread and pastries before heading back to our Airbnb.

Now knowing the drill in summertime Tofino, we had already made reservations for dinner at Shelter Restaurant (601 Campbell St).

Shelter Mule (Cucumber Vodka, Mint, Lime, Ginger Beer) & Frozen Bellini.

As shared appetizers, we chose the Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Farmhouse Chicken Thighs & Maple-Honey Soy glaze, pickled candy cane Beets, and fresh Dill) and Crispy Brussels Sprouts (Toasted Bread Crumbs, and Grana Padano).

To our surprise, our oldest wanted the Steak & Frites as his main course (225g / 8oz flat iron steak, Truffle Parmesan fries, Arugula, Chive Gremolata, red Wine Jus), while our youngest wasn’t all that adventurous by resorting to the – not depicted – Shelter Beef Burger (crispy Bacon, smoked Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mayo, Red Pepper Relish).

Chantal had a Kale Caesar Salad (Chopped Kale, Romaine, fried Capers, Black Pepper & Garlic Croutons, Grana Padano, fresh Lemon).

I had the Panko Crusted Lingcod Burger (Cabbage, Apple & Miso Slaw, pickled Jalapeño & Crispy Onions, Soy Dijon Mayo), with a side of Truffle Fries and Parmesan Dijon Mayo.

Shelter Restaurant was one of the places that were packed every single day from late afternoon through late. And for a reason: the drinks, food, and service were excellent and we had a delightful last evening in Tofino.

Around the World – British Columbia Roadtrip (2019) – Tofino Next stop on Vancouver Island: 3 days to explore BC's surfer's paradise Tofino, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

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This First Nation chief in B.C. needed a kidney. A local town councillor stepped in

This First Nation chief in B.C. needed a kidney. A local town councillor stepped in

Four years ago, Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma was diagnosed with kidney failure.  After several attempts to find a donor, he’s finally recovering this week after receiving a kidney from another local leader.  Qualicum Beach town councillor Scott Harrison read about Recalma’s need in the local newspaper. A regular blood donor, he was able to check his blood type and found he was a…

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Building Official - Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanaimo, BC)

Building Official – Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanaimo, BC)

Notice of Employment Opportunity Building Official  REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMONanaimo, BC The Regional District of Nanaimo is situated within the traditional territory of several First Nations, including three that have reserves within the region: Snuneymuxw, Snaw‐Naw‐As and Qualicum. The RDN recognizes the rich cultural history of these First Nations and is committed to developing positive…

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Travel to Tofino, 23 August 2019

After a good night’s sleep we awoke to rain which cleared quite quickly. On the way from Qualicum Beach we visited Combes. We went to see the farmers’ market with the “Goats on the Roof”. We thought this meant an area where on the roof were either model or “stuffed” goats. To our amazement it turns out these are real live goats living on the roof!

We had a great time wandering through the market looking at the wide range of goods sold. After buying key items for a picnic we set off to MacMillan Provincial Park to see the trees designated as Cathedral Grove. We were able to take a lovely walk into the forest.

We saw trees throughout the lifecycle:

We then proceeded to Sproat Lake Provincial Park where we had a lovely picnic and walked to see some ancient petroglyphs from First Nations. The lake was very picturesque with clouds shielding the mountains from view.

We then proceeded to Tofino where we will stay for three nights. Although the sun is not shining yet, there is a lovely view on the beach by the hotel.

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This early August morning I felt compelled to make myself an awesome cup of coffee and head out to the patio with my laptop and write you a story about how one question changed my life. Keep reading….⁣ ⁣ I made the decision to leave the corporate world behind and work from home a few years ago. First, as an owner of a traditional business – importing and distributing eyewear from Europe…⁣ We all know that working for someone else means getting dressed, having to show up every day, having some sort of a false sense of security, having a more or less defined monthly paycheque (you can only make up to a certain amount), and a glass ceiling (can’t out promote your boss!). That kind of an environment was something that I called my job for many years, like most of you who read this.⁣ ⁣ I had always loved the idea of having no boss and working for myself, so the decision to start our own traditional business out of our home, using my years of experience in the eyecare industry, was born. We started a national eyewear import/distribution business. My husband and I found an amazing exclusive product line to work with, invested a massive amount of money into inventory and startup costs, and felt that this was going to be it. It seemed like an ideal situation at the time and we were excited about saving on overhead costs by transforming our garage into the headquarters of this venture. We stayed up late nights for months on end, trying to get things off the ground. Those times were a mix of extreme excitement (can’t believe we started a business, we will make so much money!!) and stress (did we do the right thing?).⁣ ⁣ Continued in comments ⬇️ (at Qualicum Beach, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0o7g4SpQHl/?igshid=1pb4zv3rnmgru

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The Qualicum First Nation is asking the public for help in finding who is responsible for a disturbing incident at their graveyard.

Tanna Weir, a councillor at the Nation, says her brother discovered on Friday that the memorial in memory of her brother-in-law had been spray-painted with a racial slur targeting Indigenous peoples and had its plaque stolen. The sprinklers in the area were also broken.

Weir’s brother-in-law passed away four years ago following a battle with cancer.

“It is very hurtful… and it’s so racial,” said Weir. “It’s a hate crime… we are very fortunate in the community that we live in that we don’t deal with a lot of racial innuendos from people around here, their arms are always out and welcoming and so when you see something like that it’s really disheartening.”

Although Weir says after she shared the incident on social media the community stepped up to help.

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Banff, Alberta People from all over the world make the trek to Banff. With its emerald green waters, majestic mountain and world-class skiing, it’s no wonder it is a favourite destination. It can be expensive, but you can also find a nice B&B for about $60 a night. Camping is also an option.

Niagara Falls This is arguably one of the most visited places on the planet. Niagara Falls has much more to offer than the falls themselves. A grand in your pocket is more than enough to explore the many parks and off-grid attractions in the area. You can rent a bike and leisurely ride along the scenic parkway and wine route for miles. Don’t discount the winter either because you don’t want to miss the city’s sparkling Festival of Lights.

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Officials offer food safety advice as herring egg harvest opens on Vancouver Island

Hand-gathered herring eggs are an important traditional seafood for many First Nations, but an outbreak of a cholera strain in 2018 forced closure of the harvest between French Creek and Qualicum Bay.

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Officials offer food safety advice as herring egg harvest opens on Vancouver Island

Hand-gathered herring eggs are an important traditional seafood for many First Nations, but an outbreak of a cholera strain in 2018 forced closure of the harvest between French Creek and Qualicum Bay.

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KEELEY: LACOUVEE LOANED TO AHL UTICA

Mariners rookie goaltender joins Utica Comets BY: Michael Keeley, Maine Mariners PORTLAND, ME – October 29, 2018 – Mariners goaltender Connor LaCouvee has been loaned to the Utica Comets, the team announced on Monday. LaCouvee made his first professional appearance in relief on October 20th in Worcester against the Railers. He stopped 10 of 11 shots in the third period of a 4-1 loss. The next day, LaCouvee made his first pro start and defeated the Newfoundland Growlers with a 32 save effort against 34 shots. This also marked the first victory in Mariners franchise history. Three days later, he stopped 36 of 39 as the Mariners defeated Manchester, 4-3. LaCouvee signed with the Mariners over the summer after finishing his college career at Minnesota State Mankato and posting the third best GAA in the nation (1.80) to go along with a .914 save percentage. He played previously at Boston University (2014-17). LaCouvee is a native of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. The Mariners have carried three goaltenders (LaCouvee, Brandon Halverson, and Chris Nell) since the end of training camp. The Mariners are members of the ECHL: the premier AA hockey league in the United States and a proud affiliate of the New York Rangers. Maine hosts Reading Royals this Friday, November 2nd at the Cross Insurance Arena at 7:30 PM. It’s “Hockey Fights Cancer” night, and a “1-2-3 Friday” featuring $1 hot dogs, $2 popcorn and $3 Bud Light Drafts through the start of the second period. Single game tickets are on sale now at MarinersOfMaine.com or by calling the Trusted Choice Box office at 207-775-3458. Read the full article