Incident
/April 23, 2020
Ey Swayel
We understand your concern for the community as these are very anxiety-inducing times. On April 22nd there was some concern from community members of a person spitting on door handles. At this time, there is no evidence of this happening. The RCMP were called to look for a suspicious person the evening of April 21st but did not find anyone nor did they find a camp.
If anyone were to see someone spitting on door handles, they should promptly call police and also alert Tim Felix, Dawn Charlie and Stephanie Leon Riedl as Sts’ailes takes these matters seriously.
Tim Felix
tim.felix@stsailes.com
Dawn Charlie
dawn.charlie@stsailes.com
Stephanie Leon Riedl
stephanie.riedl@stsailes.com
Kwa’shóy (Thank you)
Potential Secondary Exposure
/April 23, 2020
Ey Swayel
We are aware of concerns around a potential secondary exposure to COVID-19 within the community. Secondary exposure means that a member had been in contact with someone that was in contact with a positive case. This case was brought to the attention of the Yeqwethet (Health Department) and the Sts’ailes Emergency Operations Center by the family immediately. Sts’ailes has been in contact with the British Columbia Center for Disease Control and First Nations Health Authority for appropriate follow up and we have chosen to take extra precautionary measures for the safety of the community. At this time, the member is in good health and will be self-isolating. There is no indication that this is a positive case, but this is a reminder of the potential risk our people could experience if this virus were to come in to our community. We therefore further promote the infection control standards:
Refrain from touching your face (eyes, ears, nose, and mouth)
Cover your mouth with the inside of your arm when you cough, sneeze or breathe heavily
Practice social distancing – stay two meters/six feet or more apart from one another
Sanitize high touch areas in your home
Only go shopping when you need essentials
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you notify the Yeqwethet Nurses (Health Department) for appropriate care at 604-798-8586.
Sts’ailes is here to support and protect you. We will continue to keep you informed.
Kwa’shóy (Thank you)
Notice to Sts'ailes Community RE: COVID-19
/WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that has been identified as an outbreak globally. It is a global health emergency. There is no vaccine for this illness.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Common symptoms include:
Dry cough
Fever
Shortness of breath
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS?
Call the Yeqwethet department BEFORE coming into the Health Center. We will give you further instruction; OR
Call 811 and a nurse will provide further instruction.
DO NOT go to Emergency unless you have been instructed to do so by a Healthcare professional (811 or Yeqwethet nursing)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Stay home
Wash hands often
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve or tissue
Keep a distance of 6 feet from other people in public places
Do not touch your face after touching public hard surfaces
WHO IS AT RISK?
Increased risk involves Elders, anyone with a compromised immune system, and anyone with underlying medical conditions. Although anyone can contract the illness, the average healthy person would normally fully recover.
WHAT IS THE BAND DOING?
Sts’ailes Chief and Council and CAO are keeping up with current developments. An emergency Council meeting took place on March 12. Sts’ailes Yeqwethet is doing its utmost to stay on top of this rapidly evolving situation. Information is constantly coming in from First Nations Health Authority, World Health Organization, and Fraser Health Authority. This includes the following measures:
Yeqwethet team has updated the Communicable Disease Plan. We are in Level 1 meaning we are closely monitoring the situation and preparing.
Council and CAO directed all staff to NOT attend large meetings and community events have been cancelled/postponed.
Yeqwethet Aylexw has closed all programming until further notice. (Spring Break program is cancelled.)
Information is being shared in the community via FaceBook, Door to Door notice, Bullletin Board notice, Stsailes.com website, etc.
CPW and SDC have increased janitorial services in all community buildings to ensure adequate disinfection.
PLEASE NOTE: distribution of masks, hand sanitizer and other supplies to the community is NOT possible or necessary.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Stay home and/or avoid public places
Wash hands often
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve or tissue
Keep a distance of 6 feet from other people in public places
Do not touch your face after touching public hard surfaces
Travel outside Canada is NOT advised
Keep informed. Valid information is available (see attached information)
DO NOT listen to rumors
Check the Sts’ailes Yeqwethet & Snowoyelh Services FaceBook page for updates to be posted by 4pm daily.
Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a 2020 Novel Coronavirus telephone information line at: 1-833-784-4397.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION SHEET
* Borrowed from Sto:lo Service Agency *
Change in Schedule - 2019 Sasquatch Days
/As discussed by the Race Committee, out of respect for Siyam Frank Malloway’s funeral service, the following revision for Sunday’s Race sequence is as follows:
Sunday Skippers meeting and draw will be at 11:30am with Races starting at noon.
There will be only 6 man & 11 man races and cutting all single and double races for Sunday.
This is to accommodate services on Sunday, June 16th at 9am.
Thank you for your understanding.
*UPDATE* Notice of Highway Construction Along Hwy. 7
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ATTENTION: LOCAL AREA STAKEHOLDERS
Highway Construction Project Announcement
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Project No. 12757‐2019 Asphalt Road Resurfacing H7: Harrison Mills – Harrison River Bridge to Pump House Bridge (19.8 Lane Km)
Job Site Description:
Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. would like to inform you that from June 10th to June 15th, 2019, there will be single lane alternating traffic 24 hours per day for the east side of Mount Woodside Hill.
Traffic delays will be a maximum of 20 minutes and traffic through the overnight periods is expected to be light. Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. will accommodate the passage of Emergency vehicles through the work site as safely and expediently as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Inquiries regarding this project can be directed to:
Okanagan Aggregates Ltd.
Head Office: 250‐546‐3088
2019 Sasquatch Days
/Be a part of living history…
Join us for the 8th Annual Sasquatch Days on June 15 & 16. This historic event aims to share Sts’ailes culture and traditions in this beautiful location on the shores of Harrison Lake.
Come and enjoy salmon BBQ, artisans & vendors and the heart of the event - war canoe races. Canoe Clubs from all over British Columbia and Washington State come to compete in Sasquatch Days each year. It is always exciting and the competition is fierce!
For more information, please go to https://www.tourismharrison.com/sasquatch-days
Notice of Highway Construction Along Hwy. 7
/ATTENTION: LOCAL AREA STAKEHOLDERS
Highway Construction Project Announcement
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Project No. 12757‐2019 Asphalt Road Resurfacing H7: Harrison Mills – Harrison River Bridge to Pump House Bridge (19.8 Lane Km)
Job Site Description:
Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. would like to inform you that from May 27th to June 28th, 2019, road construction will take place on Highway 7 from the east end of Harrison River Bridge to the west end of Pump House Bridge.
Work will be between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. No work will be performed on the highway during the long weekends. Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. will be operating and maintaining single‐lane alternating traffic throughout the project. Traffic delays are expected to be minimal. Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. will accommodate the passage of Emergency vehicles through the work site as safely and expediently as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Inquiries regarding this project can be directed to:
Okanagan Aggregates Ltd.
Head Office: 250‐546‐3088
Matriarchs & Patriarchs Meeting
/Monday May 27 @ 9 am
Door Prizes ~ Give-Aways ~ Snacks & Lunch Provided
New legislation has been implemented that First Nation Matriarchs and Patriarchs now have say on our children in care. Helen Joe has been hired as Matriarch Coordinator by Sto:lo Tribal Council. She will be presenting the Matriarch / Patriarch information.
Location: Charlie Longhouse (5041 Chehalis Rd.)
Contact: RSVP to Troy Charlie at 604.796.1282 or drop off registration at Snowoyelh.
Call For Catering
/Attention Fundraisers with FoodSafe & Experience! We are searching for a caterer to provide a healthy dinner at the Sts’ailes Open House.
Deadline to Apply is Friday May 24 @ 3 pm.
Date of Event: Thursday May 30th
Catering Details: Full course, healthy options, coffee, tea, dessert, ready for 6:00 pm at the Sts’ailes Community School Gym, for 200 people @ $15.00/plate = $3,000
Requirements: Mot-Free, gluten-free, no pork; provide copy of FoodSafe certification; Provide own food, equipment; must have experience catering large events
How It Works: All qualified applicants will be entered into a draw for the catering job. The winner will be announced on Friday May 24 at 4 pm on the Sts’ailes FaceBook page and at the Sts’ailes Store.
To Apply or for more information: Call Sherylynn at 604-796-2116 ext. 248 or email at sherylynn.crispin@stsailes.com
Sts'ailes Open House
/Thursday May 30, 2019
Drop-In Style General Band Meeting
Location: Sts’ailes School Gym
Theme: Our Land, Our Laws
4:30 pm - Doors Open
6:00 pm - Meal (Breakfast)
6:45 pm - 15 min. Presentation
8:00 pm - Grand Prize Draw
8:30 pm - Clean-Up
Displays ~ Engagement ~ Q & A’s ~ Trivia ~ Prizes! ~ $400 Cash Giveaway!!
*BYOP Event (Bring Your Own Plate)
Childminding Available
Transportation Available (For Abbotsford - Mission - Agassiz - Hope Areas)