Upper Skeena Arena News http://siaa.posterous.com Most recent posts at Upper Skeena Arena News posterous.com Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:13:33 -0800 Alexa Ranahan helps U18 Win Gold http://siaa.posterous.com/alexa-ranahan-helps-u18-win-gold http://siaa.posterous.com/alexa-ranahan-helps-u18-win-gold
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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:35:19 -0700 Olympic Medalist Carol Huynh and Dr. Peter Newbery photo http://siaa.posterous.com/olympic-medalist-carol-huynh-and-dr-peter-new http://siaa.posterous.com/olympic-medalist-carol-huynh-and-dr-peter-new
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Hazelton raised Olympic Medalist Carol Huynh met with Dr. Newbery on Oct. 18th at the Ken Trombley Memorial Arena to look at plans for the new Upper Skeena Recreation Centre.

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:29:33 -0700 Dr. Peter Newbery Remarks to Chiefs Summit Oct. 18 http://siaa.posterous.com/dr-peter-newbery-remarks-to-chiefs-summit-oct http://siaa.posterous.com/dr-peter-newbery-remarks-to-chiefs-summit-oct
Dr. Newbery Remarks to Chiefs Summit Oct. 18 2012.pdf Download this file

On behalf of the Skeena Ice Arena Association Capital Campaign Committee, Dr. Newbery made the attached remarks to the Chiefs Summit on Oct. 18, 2012.

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:25:51 -0700 Presentation to Gitxsan Chiefs Summit Oct. 18/12 http://siaa.posterous.com/presentation-to-gitxsan-chiefs-summit-oct-181 http://siaa.posterous.com/presentation-to-gitxsan-chiefs-summit-oct-181
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On behalf of the Skeena Ice Arena Association Building Committee, Tom Berekoff made the attached presentation to the 2012 Chiefs Summit.

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:18:51 -0700 Carol Huynh named honorary chairperson of Upper Skeena Recreation Centre Capital Campaign Committee http://siaa.posterous.com/carol-huynh-named-honorary-chairperson-of-upp http://siaa.posterous.com/carol-huynh-named-honorary-chairperson-of-upp
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:41:15 -0800 Deadline February 13: SALL 2012 Application form & poster: Sport and Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth: Conference March 20-23 in NANAIMO BC http://siaa.posterous.com/deadline-february-13-sall-2012-application-fo http://siaa.posterous.com/deadline-february-13-sall-2012-application-fo

Joe Akerman

Manager, Regional Engagement

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

#200-506 Fort St |Victoria, BC| V8W 1E6

Website: www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/asrpa-partners-council

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil

 Phone: 250.388.5522 ext. 213| 1.800.990.2432

Fax: 250.388.5502 | Email: jakerman@bcaafc.com

Judy Joseph-Black
Sport Consultant, Aboriginal and Disability Sport Programs
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Sport Branch
5th Floor, 800 Johnson St., Victoria, V8W 1N3
250-356-9602 (w); 250-217-4518 (c); 250-356-2842 (fax)

judy.josephblack@gov.bc.ca

Media Release:

2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL)

The Aboriginal Sports Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is accepting applications from Aboriginal youth ages 14-24 (as of March 20, 2012) to participate in the 2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL) program that will be launched as part of Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference, March 20-23, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC.

A total of 18 Aboriginal Youth (living in BC) will be selected to participate in this year’s program, with 3 youth selected from each of the 6 Partners Council Regions (North West, North East, Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, Interior, Vancouver Island). Two youth alternates per Region will also be identified.

The year-long program will begin with a series of SALL specific workshops presented during Gathering Our Voices. Participants will also be able to take part in some of the general workshops being delivered by Gathering Our Voices and encouraged to attend the Career Fair, Cultural afternoon, Youth Dance, and Youth Talent Showcase.

Successful applicants will have registration, travel, accommodation, and meals paid for by the Partners Council through the generous support of 2010 Legacies Now with the following notations:

·         Departure location and mode of travel will be determined by the Partners Council (Bus and/or ferry, airplane)

·         Some travel related costs will be the responsibility of the participant

(eg. travel from home to and from departure location and meals during travel)

Chaperones will be provided for those applicants age 14-17 years of age.

Note:

Successful applicants will be required to participate in other SALL related activities (inclusive of a community project, teleconferences, email communications, and other opportunities) conducted throughout the year and must commit to serving as a youth representative on their corresponding Partners Council Regional Committee for a minimum of 1 year ending March 31, 2013.

Application Deadline:  5 pm, Monday, February 13, 2012

*Note: all applications must be received by this date

Applications should be sent to the attention of Joe Akerman via:

Email to: jakerman@bcaafc.com

Fax: 250 388-5502

or

Mail: BCAAFC #200 -506 Fort St. Victoria BC V8W 1E6

SALL Application Form 2012 FINAL.doc Download this file

SALL Application Form 2012 FINAL.pdf Download this file

SALL POSTER 2012.doc Download this file

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:41:00 -0800 Special Intake Community Gaming Grants http://siaa.posterous.com/special-intake-community-gaming-grants http://siaa.posterous.com/special-intake-community-gaming-grants

 

For more information, contact: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/grants/

Apply for Special Intake Community Gaming Grants

Further to Premier Clark's announcement on Gaming Grant increases, there are three categories of special intake grants currently being offered. The three grant categories available are: restored funding, funding for reinstated programs and reinstated eligibility.

Both the funding for reinstated programs and reinstated eligibility categories apply to adult sport programs as well. The deadline for special intake applications is February 13, 2012. For further information, click here.

Judy Joseph-Black
Sport Consultant, Aboriginal and Disability Sport Programs
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Sport Branch
5th Floor, 800 Johnson St., Victoria, V8W 1N3
250-356-9602 (w); 250-217-4518 (c); 250-356-2842 (fax)

judy.josephblack@gov.bc.ca

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Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:36:03 -0800 2011 Equipment Grant Program -Dec 16th Deadline -Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council of BC http://siaa.posterous.com/2011-equipment-grant-program-dec-16th-deadlin http://siaa.posterous.com/2011-equipment-grant-program-dec-16th-deadlin

November 17, 2011 Media Release:

For province wide distribution, please see 2 attached documents.

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (BC)

2011 EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM

Application Guidelines

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is launching a regionally based Equipment Grant Program that allows First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Aboriginal Friendships Centres across British Columbia to apply for funds to purchase sport, recreation and/or physical activity equipment.  The equipment will be used by communities/organizations to promote healthy active lifestyles by reducing barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical activity programs for the entire community – from children to elders.

The Equipment Grant Program will be delivered through each of the Partner Council’s six Regional Committees, inclusive of the Northwest, Northeast, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver Island.  The Regional Committees will be responsible for evaluating the applications submitted by communities/organizations from within their region and awarding the grants.

Guidelines for the 2011 Equipment Grant Program are as follows:

Eligibility

All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres will be eligible to apply within their region. In addition, some provincial not-for-profit organizations that deliver Aboriginal health promotion programs may be eligible to receive a grant.

Grant

Grants of up to $2500 are available. The funds must be used to purchase sport, recreation or physical activity equipment. Under the 2011 program, footwear and some types of apparel will be considered within the application evaluation process.

Application Deadline

All applications must be received on or before 5 pm, Friday December 16, 2011.  Applications Forms must be submitted by email or fax to the following coordinates:

Joe Akerman, Manager - Regional Engagement

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners

email: jakerman@bcaafc.com or Fax: 250.388.5502

Note: Successful applicants will be notified in January 2012

Final report

All grant recipients will be required to complete and submit a final report (a report form will be provided by the Partners Council) by March 31, 2012. The report must include all original equipment purchase receipts.

Joe Akerman

Manager, Regional Engagement

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

#200-7725 Tetayut Road, Saanichton BC| V8M 2E4

Website: www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/asrpa-partners-council

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil

 

Phone: 250.388.5522 ext. 213| 1.800.990.2432

Fax: 250.388.5502 | Email: jakerman@bcaafc.com

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Working to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal Peoples throughout Canada.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This communication is from BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information.  Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution or other dissemination of this communication and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited.  If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the original communication.

2011 Equipment Grant Program Guidelines -Media Release.pdf Download this file

2011 Equipment Grant Application Form.doc Download this file

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Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:17:10 -0800 Doug Donaldson MLA Stikine speaks in Legislature on Community Recreation Funding http://siaa.posterous.com/doug-donaldson-mla-stikine-speaks-in-legislat http://siaa.posterous.com/doug-donaldson-mla-stikine-speaks-in-legislat

Doug spoke in the Legislature this week on Recreation Funding in Small communities.  Attached is a web clip for you to view.

Recreation Infrastructure Funding For Small Communities – November 21, 2011 – Doug Donaldson, MLA

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Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:48:35 -0800 Hazelton on Global News http://siaa.posterous.com/hazelton-on-global-news http://siaa.posterous.com/hazelton-on-global-news
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Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:28:13 -0800
From: lmarshall@nwcc.bc.ca
To: lmarshall@nwcc.bc.ca
Subject: Hazelton - BC Global TV - Sat Nov 26 2011

Hi there, 

 We are going to highlight Hazelton in our Small Town BC feature this coming Saturday, Nov 26th on Global BC’s Saturday Morning News.  Would you mind passing the word on to family and friends?? 

 Anyone is welcome to send in one photo each of the Hazelton community and area to this email address: weekendnews@globaltv.com . We will show these photos on TV during our show!

Thank you!  Looking forward to seeing your pictures!
Wesla
 

Wesla Wong
Weather Anchor
Global BC
www.twitter.com/weslawong

This email and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized.

Shannon McPhail, Executive Director


Office: 250-842-2494

Cell: 250-842-8738


Shannon McPhail, Executive Director


Office: 250-842-2494

Cell: 250-842-8738


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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:32:31 -0700 CivicInfo BC Story - Hazelton among recognition Award Winners http://siaa.posterous.com/civicinfo-bc-story-hazelton-among-recognition http://siaa.posterous.com/civicinfo-bc-story-hazelton-among-recognition

'Wood WORKS! BC Congratulates 2011 Community Recognition Award Winners'

http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4356

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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:28:17 -0700 Province supports healthy communities with $30M program | BC Newsroom http://siaa.posterous.com/province-supports-healthy-communities-with-30 http://siaa.posterous.com/province-supports-healthy-communities-with-30

http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2011/09/province-supports-healthy-communities-w...

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Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:52:36 -0700 Ken Trombley Memorial Arena Ice Schedule August 31, 2011 http://siaa.posterous.com/ken-trombley-memorial-arena-ice-schedule-augu http://siaa.posterous.com/ken-trombley-memorial-arena-ice-schedule-augu
KTMA Ice Schedule August 31 2011.pdf Download this file

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Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:28:05 -0700 Hazelton Poorest Town in BC: TheTyee.ca http://siaa.posterous.com/hazelton-poorest-town-in-bc-thetyeeca http://siaa.posterous.com/hazelton-poorest-town-in-bc-thetyeeca
·         Hazelton Poorest Town in BC: TheTyee.ca   Here are the links to the series in TheTyee.ca : "Where Struggle is the Hardest for Families "http://thetyee.ca/News/2011/03/03/WhereStruggleIsHardest/index.html  "Clinging to Hope in Hazelton" http://thetyee.ca/News/2011/03/04/HopeInHazelton/

·         Hazelton Poorest Town in BC: TheTyee.ca

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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:02:17 -0800 Arena Poject Fundraising & Chairitable Status http://siaa.posterous.com/arena-poject-fundraising-chairitable-status http://siaa.posterous.com/arena-poject-fundraising-chairitable-status

“The Skeena Ice Arena Association – Building Committee is pleased to advise that a fundraising campaign will unfold over the new few months, which will include opportunities for corporations, organizations and individuals to make contributions to the arena project.   As a Registered Charity the SIAA under the Income Tax Act can issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes. More information will be provided through news releases and the website (www.heartofthehazeltons.com).  Initial donation request have been made to the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) and Hockey Canada/Lowes grant programs. “ 

Canadian Registered Charities - Detail Page

Skeena Ice Arena Association

BN/Registration Number:

130463573RR0001

Charity Status:

Registered

Effective Date of Status:

2008-05-31

Language of Correspondence:

English

Designation Description:

Charitable Organization

Charity Type:

Benefits to the Community & Other

Category:

Recreation, Playgrounds and Vacation Camps

Address:

BOX 330

City:

HAZELTON

Province/Territory/Other:

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Country:

CA

Postal Code/Zip Code:

V0J1Y0

Charity Email Address:

info@heartofthehazeltons.com

Charity Web site Address:

www.heartofthehazeltons.com

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Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:00:43 -0800 RFEI - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) http://siaa.posterous.com/rfei-aboriginal-skills-and-employment-trainin http://siaa.posterous.com/rfei-aboriginal-skills-and-employment-trainin
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The Skeena Ice Arena Association – Building Committee was made aware recently of the attached proposal request regarding the following:

“The Government of Canada is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal organizations interested in delivering Aboriginal labour market programming through the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) in Northwestern British Columbia.  This request is open to Aboriginal organizations wishing to deliver services to Aboriginal people in the geographic area bordered by Smithers in the East, Haida Gwaii in the West, Hartley Bay in the South and Atlin to the North. “

The Building Committee has indicated a willingness to work with the successful applicant (s)regarding the proposed new arena Business Plan (6.5) Construction Conclusions statements about the potential for job training during the construction phase of the project.

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Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:53:03 -0800 Village of Hazelton - Wood First Resolution http://siaa.posterous.com/village-of-hazelton-wood-first-resolution http://siaa.posterous.com/village-of-hazelton-wood-first-resolution
HazeltonWoodFirstResolution.pdf Download this file

On Oct. 15th, 2010 The Village of Hazelton City Council supported the
attached Wood First Resolution.

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Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:13:39 -0800 Health : Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Take Action to Support Sport, Physical Activity and Healthy Weights http://siaa.posterous.com/health-federal-provincial-and-territorial-min http://siaa.posterous.com/health-federal-provincial-and-territorial-min

Here is an interesting article I have found at NationTalk.ca on the above subject as it supports the rationale for the proposed Upper Skeena Arena:  http://www.nationtalk.ca/modules/news/article.php?storyid=40301

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Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:16:37 -0800 BC People, a unique storelling project showcasing multiculturalism in BC online includes Hazelton Residents http://siaa.posterous.com/bc-people-a-unique-storelling-project-showcas http://siaa.posterous.com/bc-people-a-unique-storelling-project-showcas

BC People, a unique storytelling project showcasing multiculturalism in British Columbia, is now online. Created to raise awareness and understanding about cultural diversity, BC People features 50 real people who live in all reaches of the province. New and long-term immigrants, Aboriginal peoples and pioneers – people from all walks of life and every region of B.C. – share their personal stories and insights related to multiculturalism. The result is a series of portraits at once heart warming and thought provoking, entertaining and informative. Jacob Beaton and other area residents are profiled on bcpeople.ca - You can hear their thoughts on multiculturalism at: http://www.bcpeople.ca/index.php?page=podcasts&podcast=25&region=6 .  Jacob is providing communication expertise to the Upper Skeena Arena project.

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Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:25:05 -0800 Upper Skeena Arena Contest Winner Announced http://siaa.posterous.com/upper-skeena-arena-contest-winner-announced http://siaa.posterous.com/upper-skeena-arena-contest-winner-announced

The winner of two tickets to Sarah McLachlan, one night at the Treasure Cove Hotel, and $100 cash for gas, is Camille Derrick of Hazelton.

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