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Deadline: May 24th, 2023

Summer is just around the corner, and for students, that means it’s time to start thinking about summer job opportunities.

Before you apply, make sure to take some time to properly format and update your resume. Your resume is your chance to showcase your skills and experiences, so make sure to highlight your strengths and tailor your application to the job requirements.

You can update and print your resume with Donna Alexcee at the Band Office.
Joe Sampare is also at the Learning Centre, were you can update your resume.

Interviews are likely to be scheduled on the next Pro-D day, which is May 26th. To be considered for the summer student program, you must submit your resume to the Learning Centre before May 24th.

Keep in mind that this program is open to students between the ages of 15-30, and you must be a current or returning student in September.

By participating in the summer student program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and make connections that could benefit you in the future.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in your field of study or just want to gain some transferable skills, this program can help you achieve your goals.

3 Tips to Create a Great Resume!

  1. Use a template!
    Whether you’re using Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Pages or Canva, using a template will save you time. You can take this one step further by creating a Master Resume. This will be a running document that focuses on your skills, education, work-experience. That way, you can copy and paste your information into a Resume Template, so you can better customize the finished resume you’re sending out.
  2. Be careful with colour!
    No matter where you apply, the resume must be easy to read, so avoid making your headings too light of colour, and definitely avoid using hard to read fonts. Make sure the background is white, and black or blue as your main text. If you must have a highlight colour, use it sparingly and be sure that it’s easy to glance at and read. Blank space is important, as it draws attention directly to the text on the page, so be sure you use size 12-14 with your font, and have generous line spacing.
  3. Save as One Page PDF
    This one could be a little tricky while condensing down your life’s experience into 1 page. But the goal is to have your Skills, Education and Experience on the front of the page, and if you have 2 pages, to print it out double sided, with a small footer noting that the resume continues on the other side. Saving as PDF makes sure your prospective employer can quickly open your resume and make a decision to reach out.

Are you considering pursuing a post-secondary education, but feel overwhelmed by the application process? Or maybe you’re ready to take the leap but need some support along the way. Whatever the case may be, we’re here to help.

The Gitsegukla Education Department’s Sponsorship Program is a fantastic opportunity to receive financial support for your post-secondary education. And with the application deadline quickly approaching on May 10th, it’s essential to act fast.

Joe Sampare, our Learning Coordinator, is available at Gitsegukla Learning Centre, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Joe is ready to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have about Post-Secondary funding. He can assist you in completing your application, and provide necessary paperwork to ensure that your college application fee is covered, if needed.

Even if you’re not sure when or where you’ll attend college, it’s never too early to start the application process.

By completing an application now, we can work on securing funding for you, so you can focus on making the best decision for your education.

At our Education Department, we believe that education is a valuable investment in your future, and we want to support you in any way we can. So don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule an appointment with our Coordinator. Let’s work together to make your post-secondary dreams a reality.

Download the Application Here

Email: jsampare@geschool.ca
Phone: 250-849-8451
Facebook: Gitsegukla Learning Centre


Starting on April 17, 2023, Tea Creek will offer Paid Training Program opportunities for individuals interested in gaining new skills and knowledge.

For more information & registration see:

Register: https://www.teacreek.ca/training-signup

Call toll-free: 1-833-784-3737

Or email: training@teacreek.ca 

Simpcw & Gitsegukla First Nation Sign Historic Declaration to Recognize, Respect and Stand-up each Nation’s Child Welfare Jurisdiction

Gitsegukla First Nation & Simpcw First Nation – March 2023

PRESS RELEASE

PRINCE GEORGE – The Simpcw First Nation (Simpcw) and Gitsegukla First Nation (Gitsegukla) came together today in ceremony, drumming and songs to sign a Declaration that signifies a commitment to recognize each nation’s inherent jurisdiction for their children and families.

A solemn commitment to Knucwentwécw (“to help each other”), and, hlimoo gwalk’a (“to help all”) for the wellbeing and best interests of our Simpcw K wesk’wséltkten (“Families”), and Gitsegukla will ‘naa t’ahl (“Families”) is enshrined in the co-created Declaration. In keeping with traditional practice, Gitsegukla traded sockeye salmon for Simpcw’s Tcwesétmentem (“Walking Together”) Agreement – the only legally binding child welfare agreement of its kind in British Columbia.

“I am filled with a deep sense of happiness remembering our Simgigyet (Hereditary Chiefs) who fought bravely in the face of great adversity for our children and family’s jurisdiction that the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed in the landmark Delgamuukw-Gisday wa decision.” said Chief Annie Howard, Gitsegukla (Wiistiin). “We honour them
through the exercise of our traditional trade and enter this Declaration to self-determine how we will work with other Nations based on our Ayook (laws) for the well-being and best interests of our children and families.”

“Simpcw has been developing our Yecwemintem re kwseltkten-kt (“Looking After Our Relations/People”) law through a comprehensive members’ engagement process that included discussions concerning Canada’s ‘Conflict–Stronger Ties’ provision that our Elders immediately recognized sets up fights between Nations when we have
children with ancestral belonging to two Nations, or, if a Simpcw family resides in another Nations’ territory,” said Kukpi7 (Chief) George Lampreau, Simpcw. “Our Elders instructed us to go work with other Nations and develop an agreement that sets out our own self-determined path forward, which today we have achieved.”

“My husband is a Gitanmaax community member, and my children have connections to both my Simpcw community, and to the Gitxsan Nation through their father,” said Alison Green, Simpcw Councillor. “It is especially important to me that my children and family have connections to both Nations and opportunities to learn, practice and enjoy both cultures and spend time on both territories. I am extremely excited to bring our Simpcw Youth to Gitsegukla to participate directly in the salmon harvest that was what brought us together.”

Toby Howard, Simoghet Xsgogimlaxhae shared, “I was groomed in the traditional ways and learned from my parents who took me on the land, and to the Feasts where the hosts knew where to put you, why you were there; that is where our ways are passed along. We are born into our Mother’s Clan and our Father’s Clan has responsibilities. Government doesn’t understand or respect our ways, this Ceremony is what needs to happen to strengthen our old ways, how we do things for a long time, it’s good to see it come back to life again.”


Updated: March 17, 2023

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Original Press Release March 20, 2023: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/nations-in-british-columbia-sign-agreement-to-take-over-jurisdiction-of-child-welfare/

Step Up Your Career Game: Attend the Career Fair

Are you looking to find an awesome career? Where do you start? The Gitanmaax 9th annual Get Connected Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to meet with funding agencies, education institutions, and local employers.

The fair is design to help you find a career path that matches your skills. Learn how to use these resources to start planning for your future.

The Gitanmaax Career Fair will provide you with the chance to talk to professionals in your field of interest, and network with potential employers. You will have the opportunity to learn about different career paths, and gather valuable information about what it takes to succeed in your chosen field. If you have any questions, ask!

The Bus leaves the Gitsegukla Learning Centre at 12:00 PM, that way you to can ride with your friends to attend the Career Fair.

After a productive and informative day, the bus returns to the community at 3:30 PM. This gives you plenty of time to reflect on your new insights and plan your next steps while getting ready for the Dance @ 6:30! (See below)

After the Career Fair, there will be a few hours to get ready for the dance in Gitanmaax.

The Bus leaves the Gitsegukla Learning Centre at 6:30 PM and will return at 10:30PM.

You’ll be meeting local businesses and other representatives of meaningful career paths. Find out how you can build your employability skills.

The DJ Dance after will be a great way to wind down after an informative day. Don’t miss this chance to grow your network, attend the Gitanmaax Career Fair and start building your future!

Follow the Learning Centre, Gitsegukla First Nation on Facebook, and save our LinkTree to stay updated!

Call the Learning Centre: 250-849-8451, Contact Us, or Email Joe if you have any questions or concerns regarding the bus.

Regarding the Career Fair, call Pansy Wright Simms at 250-842-5297.

In this month’s issue:

January 31, 2023: Gov of Canada Announced Decriminalization
of Certain Opioids for Personal Use. Read GBC’s Response Here
Good Food Box & Salvation Army Hampers: Monday, February 13th
* Have your totes at the gym before Friday, February 10th *
Renewal Slips Due: Friday, February 3rd
Income Assistance is released: Wednesday, February 15th
Heather Barnes @ Band Office: Wednesday, February 8th from 1-4 PM
Book an appointment with Reception. Call Heather before booking in town.
Book your Dental Hygiene services – Every Tuesday.
Email: Marlene.Araujo@fnha.ca or Call the Health.
Upcoming for IA Clients: Building Service Worker Program (Feb 6-10)
Contact: Memory Brown by Email, Phone ext 235, or Toll-Free
The Band, Health and Education will be closed:
February 20th for BC Day
Upcoming Dates and Notices from Learning Centre: Career Fair & Dance,
HSS Course Selection Dates, Grad Mailing List, Other News… PG 10
Full-Time Job Posts: Bus Driver, Water Tester, Wellness Worker,
Principal, General Labourer, Language & Culture Teacher
Casual Job Posts: School Cook, Custodian, Health Receptionist,
Personal Care Aide, Band Office Receptionist
CRA Notice: One-Time $500 Canada Housing Benefit Learn More
Apply online with CRA – if unable to apply online Call Toll-Free
Follow Gitsegukla First Nations, Learning Centre, and Health Centre on FB.

A note from the Tech Coordinator:

We are currently working on a new Membership Website Portal at Council’s request in 2022. In the meantime, a LinkTree has been setup to better navigate our current web design. Save the Linktree by using the button below. It will bring up a popup to save this to your Bookmarks.

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The Gitsegukla Band Council emphasizes that decriminalization does not give drug dealers a free pass!

Dear Community Members,

We would like to share with you some important updates regarding the recent decriminalization of personal possession of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia.

Effective January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026, adults (18 years and older) in B.C. will not be arrested or charged for possessing small amounts of opioids, crack and powder cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA for personal use.

The Health Canada exemption is effective from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026 and decriminalizes:

It is important to note that this decriminalization does not give anyone the right to sell or distribute drugs in the community.

The possession of drugs, including those covered by the exemption, remains illegal such as on school grounds, around the gym during special events

The Band Council is aware of the legal changes and is actively taking steps to protect the community by amending policies and by-laws to address these changes.

We are closely monitoring this situation and taking action to protect our community by updating our policies and by-laws.

Our goal is to ensure that everyone is aware of the legal changes while also keeping a watchful eye on drug trafficking in the village.

We encourage all Community Members to take advantage of the Health and Social services that are available to you.

Please also be mindful of the continued illegal status of drug trafficking and possession of more than 2.5 grams of these drugs.

Sincerely,

The Gitsegukla Band Council

Summary List: Decriminalization as of January 31, 2023:

Read Full Official Notice Here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/overdose/decriminalization

Download Council’s Notice Below

Upcoming Dates:

Feb 9, 10-4PM, Dance to Follow at the: Get Connected Career Fair in Gitanmaax

Feb 10, HSS Valentines Dance, bus provided.

HSS Course Selection Schedule 2023

Tuesday, Feb 21

9:00 AM – Grade 9’s last name A to M

12:45 PM – Grade 9’s last name N to Z

Wednesday, Feb 22

9:00 AM – Grade 10’s last name A to M

12:45 PM – Grade 10’s last name N to Z

Thursday, Feb 23

9:00 AM – Grade 11’s last name A to M

12:45 PM – Grade 11’s last name N to Z

Friday, Feb 24

9:00 AM – ALL GRADES make up and Grade 12’s Returning last name A to M

12:45 PM – ALL GRADES make up and Grade 12’s Returning last name N to Z

Additional Comments:

If you have an Off-Reserve Grad Member, please get a hold of Joe Sampare to add them to the Off-Reserve Grad List. A phone number and mailing address is needed, as well as Grad Photos once received, so we can add their pictures to our Grad Wall at the Year End Awards.

HSS Grad Student contracts are due Feb 23rd.

Contact Marina for HSS grad photos happening. Or any other HSS Grad related questions. Marina.Rubinato-Denny@cmsd.bc.ca

If your child has a disciplinary meeting, Joe is available to attend the meetings with you, if you’d like. He can also arrange the meetings on your behalf if that is more comfortable for you.

Hey pet owners and members of the community,

The love and friendship our furry friends bring to our lives is irreplaceable. But we must remember that as pet owners, it’s our job to train our dogs and keep them safe.

Our children’s safety becomes reality by keeping our pets safe.

That’s why Council wants to remind everyone the importance of the Dog By-Laws passed on August 9, 2016. Council passed these by-laws to establish safety measures that protect our community.

There is a growing concern of dogs roaming free. There have been reports of dogs biting kids at school! That’s very concerning, which is why we will enforce this By-Law.

Keep our kids and walking community members’ safe by:

We ask for your cooperation and understanding in ensuring compliance with these dog by-laws. Check out the by-laws attached to this notice.

We’re always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Please use our General Contact Form or email Trevor.Morrison@gitsegukla.net.

Let’s work together as a community- it’s going to take all of us taking the necessary steps to keep our community safe and enjoyable.

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Simpcw & Gitsegukla First Nations’ Declaration 2023

Simpcw & Gitsegukla First Nation Sign Historic Declaration to Recognize, Respect and Stand-up each Nation’s Child Welfare Jurisdiction PRESS RELEASE PRINCE GEORGE – The Simpcw First Nation (Simpcw) and Gitsegukla First Nation (Gitsegukla) came together today in ceremony, drumming and songs to sign a Declaration that signifies a commitment to recognize each nation’s inherent jurisdiction […..]

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Step Up Your Career Game: Attend the Career Fair Are you looking to find an awesome career? Where do you start? The Gitanmaax 9th annual Get Connected Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to meet with funding agencies, education institutions, and local employers. The fair is design to help you find a career […..]

Monthly Newsletter: February 2023

In this month’s issue: January 31, 2023: Gov of Canada Announced Decriminalizationof Certain Opioids for Personal Use. Read GBC’s Response Here Good Food Box & Salvation Army Hampers: Monday, February 13th* Have your totes at the gym before Friday, February 10th * Renewal Slips Due: Friday, February 3rdIncome Assistance is released: Wednesday, February 15th Heather […..]

Gitsegukla Band Council: Response to Decriminalization of Certain Opioids in BC

The Gitsegukla Band Council emphasizes that decriminalization does not give drug dealers a free pass! Dear Community Members, We would like to share with you some important updates regarding the recent decriminalization of personal possession of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia. Effective January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026, adults (18 years and older) […..]

Learning Center Update: February 2023

Upcoming Dates: Feb 9, 10-4PM, Dance to Follow at the: Get Connected Career Fair in Gitanmaax Feb 10, HSS Valentines Dance, bus provided. Additional Comments: If you have an Off-Reserve Grad Member, please get a hold of Joe Sampare to add them to the Off-Reserve Grad List. A phone number and mailing address is needed, […..]

Dog By-Laws & Community Safety

Hey pet owners and members of the community, The love and friendship our furry friends bring to our lives is irreplaceable. But we must remember that as pet owners, it’s our job to train our dogs and keep them safe. Our children’s safety becomes reality by keeping our pets safe. That’s why Council wants to […..]

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