“Man Art” - March exhibition at the Smithers Art Gallery
02/28/2012 - 03/31/2012
When men work at their trade we may forget the creative value of this commitment. The Smithers Art Gallery is providing a venue to display the creative representation of their skills and work. The elements that come together through this creative process is the alchemy of the masculine spirit. Whether the medium is wood, metal, glass, or canvas, there is a creative process here that is energized from within. This is an opportunity to acknowledge the depth of the masculine spirit; to witness the art that is at the center of the men in our lives. This is an opportunity to see into the masculine heart and glimpse the life that is at the heart of the men in our community. This show is a process of community. It is a process where men can show their beauty and their fierceness; a place where community can hold and discover, appreciate and question, experience and participate with the dynamic and creative process of the masculine. In whatever form that takes. The Smithers Art Gallery will be displaying artwork from men of diverse backgrounds and age groups, from Prince George to Haida Gwaii, and all skill levels and mediums. We invite you to join in this celebration of art. Exhibition dates: Feb 28 – March 31, 2012 Opening reception: Friday March 2 from 7-9pm. Come along and discover the artists you might not have known existed! All welcome and admission is free. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm For more information: Michel Kafer, Exhibitions Director .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 250-877-1244
Hoobiyee 2012 Nisga’a New Year
02/24/2012 - 02/25/2012
HOBIYEE 2012 - Feb. 24-25, 2012 Gitlaxt’aamiks Recreation Centre, New Aiyansh, BC The Gitlaxt’aamiks Ceremonial Dancers and the Village of Gitlaxt’aamiks cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate our Nisga’a New Year! Dance groups interested in performing, please contact Edna Tait at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Director Lyle Adams at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The deadline to register your dance group is January 31, 2012. In the spirit of Sayt-K’iĺim- Goot, One Heart, One Path, One Nation, we welcome you to our community and to our beautiful Nass Valley! We look forward to sharing our culture and Nisga’a hospitality with you. Thank you. Gitlaxt’aamiks Ceremonial Dancers New Aiyansh, BC
Terrace Speedway
02/21/2012 - 04/30/2012
21st Annual Children’s Festival
02/20/2012 - 03/03/2012
Canoe Creek Community Meeting
02/17/2012 - 04/01/2012
The Canoe Creek Indian Band invites all band members to attend a Community Meeting held on March 30 – April 1, 2012 at the Dog Creek Community Center. For more information please contact the Band Office ASAP to confirm your attendance at 250-440-5645 or toll free at 1-888-220-4220
Hobiyee 2012!
02/17/2012 - 02/25/2012
HOBIYEE 2012 -
The Gitlaxt’aamiks Ceremonial Dancers and the Village of Gitlaxt’aamiks/New Aiyansh cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate our Nisga’a New Year February 24th and 25th
We look forward to sharing our culture and Nisga’a hospitality with you and welcome you to our community and to the beautiful Nass Valley! For more information please contact Lyle Adams at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Thank you.
Gitlaxt’aamiks Ceremonial Dancers
New Aiyansh, BC
The Terrace Community Band
02/07/2012 - 03/03/2012
RELAY FOR LIFE 2012
02/07/2012
RELAY FOR LIFE 2012
TEAMS RALLY
Thursday, February 16th, 7pm at THE COAST INN OF THE WEST, BANQUET ROOM
We will be sharing FUNDRAISING ideas and other important information. We ask the at least 1 person from each team attend this Rally.
Team Packages will be available for those that have not yet registered. All in attendance will be entered into a Door Prize draw!!
LETS GET READY TO RELAY!
Terrace Relay For Life
May 12, 2012
Skeena Junior Secondary School
For further information please contact
Sonja Perih at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or
Lori Neid at 250-615-4740
EVENT SPONSOR - Horizon Dental
Nigel Fox ~ Guest Artisan
02/01/2012 - 02/29/2012
The Lakes Artisan Centre features 11 local artisans who create everything from fine art, jewelry, handmade soaps, wood and stone carvings to handwoven shawls, scarves and knit accessories. Nigel's work will be on display for the month of February.
“Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey” - February’s exhibition at the Smithers Art Gallery
01/31/2012 - 02/25/2012
The Smithers Art Gallery's February exhibition, "Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey", showcases photography by award-winning wildlife/environmental photographer Paul Colangelo. This exhibit is touring North America and comes to Smithers following Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO, and Banff Mountain Film Festival. Paul is one of the International League of Conservation Photographers whose work contributed to the newly released book The Sacred Headwaters by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis. We are honoured to have this opportunity to exhibit Paul's breathtaking photographs in Smithers. Show dates: January 31-February 25, meet the photographer at the opening reception on Friday February 3, 7-9pm - all welcome, admission free. Paul will be giving a 'BreakThru Noon' lunchtime presentation at the Gallery on Wednesday, February 8th from 12-1pm. He'll discuss what went into getting the images, the issues surrounding the Sacred Headwaters, and will also give a slideshow of work from his latest project, Surviving Todagin, a research and media project on the world's largest herd of Stone's sheep, found six hours north of Smithers. Admission is free and open to all, and people are welcome to bring their lunch! Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-4pm. More info: http://www.smithersart.org, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 250-847-3898.
Emergency Preparedness Public Information Session
01/31/2012 - 03/01/2012
Learn what hazards are in our region, the challenges these hazards present, what resources are available, and how individuals and families can self prepare for these emergencies and disasters. For info contact Stacey at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 250-615-6100
Strong Start
12/05/2011 - 06/29/2012
Strong start is a free program for children 0-5 years old. With the guidance of a qualified early child educator you and your child will partake in early learning activities such as story time, music and art. Parents and Caregivers are able to learn valuable skills to better prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Healthy snacks provided.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 - 12
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 - 3:30
For more information please call 250 638 0306
Relay For Life
12/04/2011 - 06/22/2012
NW RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS, DATES, CONTACT INFORMATION
HOUSTON
June 22 – 23 7pm – 7am
Houston Secondary School
Sue Jones: 250-845-0024
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KITIMAT
May 5 10am – 10pm
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School
Margaret Ferns: 250-632-2862
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PRINCE RUPERT
June 2 11am – 11pm
Prince Rupert Secondary School
Lani McNeice: 250-624-5573
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SMITHERS
May 26 – 27 (will confirm times)
Chandler Park Middle School
Alison Tomson: 250-846-9021
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TERRACE
May 12 10am – 10pm
Skeena Junior Secondary School
Lori Neid: 250-615-4740
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EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION
Sign up and Win! Register by Jan 31, 2012 and be entered into a draw to win an iPad!
Early Bird Online Registration until January 31, 2012 - $10!
To register or to find out more about Relay For Life go to
Dad’s Drop In
12/04/2011 - 05/30/2012
Lunch and conversation at the meeting Place in New Hazelton across from the elementary school, every other Thursday from 11-3, starting September 1. Bring your appetite and your issues.
Enbridge Community Meetings
12/03/2011 - 04/03/2012
The Joint Review Panel has released details about the first round of oral hearings in 2012.
The Joint Review Panel (the Panel) conducting the review of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Project has confirmed the schedule for the community hearings. The Panel will hear all oral evidence from registered intervenors first. The schedule for the remaining locations will be released once venue availability and logistics have been confirmed.
Kitimat Village, BC
Haisla Recreation Center 1538 Jassee
10 and 11 January 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Terrace, BC
Sportsplex 3320 Kalum Street
12 January 2012 Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Smithers, BC
Hudson Bay Lodge and Convention Centre 3251 East Highway 16
16 January 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Burns Lake, BC
Island Gospel Fellowship Church 810 Highway 35
17 January 2012 Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Prince George, BC
Ramada Hotel Downtown 444 George Street
18 January 2012 Starting at 6:00 p.m.
Edmonton, AB
Wingate Inn Edmonton West Hotel 18220 – 100th Avenue
24, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31 January 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Fort St. James, BC
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch no. 268 330 – 4th Avenue East
2 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Bella Bella, BC
Heiltsuk Elders Building
3 February 2012 Starting at 6:30 p.m.
4 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Prince Rupert, BC
North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre 240 – 1st Avenue West
16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Masset, BC
Howard Phillips Community Hall 1590 Cook Street
28 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Queen Charlotte City, BC
Queen Charlotte Community Hall 134 Bay Street
29 February 2012 Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Grande Prairie, AB
Quality Hotel and Conference Centre 11201 – 100 Avenue
26 March 2012 Starting at 6:00 p.m.
27 and 28 March 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Courtenay, BC
To be determined.
30 and 31 March and 2 and 3 April 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Other locations where the venue availability and logistics have not yet been confirmed include: Klemtu, BC, Hartley Bay, BC, Kitkatla, BC and Bella Coola, BC.
“Little Bollywood in Terrace”
11/27/2011 - 02/25/2012
The planning committee is very excited about this years theme. This is the first time the society has specifically went with a cultural theme that is based on a film genre and gives praise to the South East Asian Community. One need not be of South East Asian descent to enjoy the guilty pleasure of Bollywood. Bollywood represents the fun and colourful, combining Hindi musical scores that bring smiles to people's faces, and that is the true essence of Bollywood. The planning committee this year wants to focus on bringing the "fun and wonder back to learning and enjoying culture. We hope to see a great turn out from the Terrace community! There will be plenty of cultural entertainment and of course the food is always a highlight.
Enbridge Community Meetings
11/24/2011 - 04/03/2012
The Joint Review Panel has released details about the first round of oral hearings in 2012.
The Joint Review Panel (the Panel) conducting the review of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Project has confirmed the schedule for the community hearings. The Panel will hear all oral evidence from registered intervenors first. The schedule for the remaining locations will be released once venue availability and logistics have been confirmed.
Kitimat Village, BC
Haisla Recreation Center 1538 Jassee
10 and 11 January 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Terrace, BC
Sportsplex 3320 Kalum Street
12 January 2012 Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Smithers, BC
Hudson Bay Lodge and Convention Centre 3251 East Highway 16
16 January 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Burns Lake, BC
Island Gospel Fellowship Church 810 Highway 35
17 January 2012 Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Prince George, BC
Ramada Hotel Downtown 444 George Street
18 January 2012 Starting at 6:00 p.m.
Edmonton, AB
Wingate Inn Edmonton West Hotel 18220 – 100th Avenue
24, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31 January 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Fort St. James, BC
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch no. 268 330 – 4th Avenue East
2 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Bella Bella, BC
Heiltsuk Elders Building
3 February 2012 Starting at 6:30 p.m.
4 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Prince Rupert, BC
North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre 240 – 1st Avenue West
16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Masset, BC
Howard Phillips Community Hall 1590 Cook Street
28 February 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Queen Charlotte City, BC
Queen Charlotte Community Hall 134 Bay Street
29 February 2012 Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Grande Prairie, AB
Quality Hotel and Conference Centre 11201 – 100 Avenue
26 March 2012 Starting at 6:00 p.m.
27 and 28 March 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Courtenay, BC
To be determined.
30 and 31 March and 2 and 3 April 2012 Starting at 9:00 a.m.
Other locations where the venue availability and logistics have not yet been confirmed include: Klemtu, BC, Hartley Bay, BC, Kitkatla, BC and Bella Coola, BC.
2012 Northwest Region Aboriginal Basketball Athlete & Coach Clinics
11/22/2011 - 03/30/2012
2012 Northwest Regional
Aboriginal Basketball Camps & Clinics
Coaching Clinic – INTRO.TO COMPETITION (16hrs)
& Athlete Camp’s (Hrs. of instruction varies; aim is 3 hrs.)
NEW TIMES NOW INCLUDED!!
February 19th – 22nd Moricetown, BC
March 14th – 16th Prince Rupert, BC
March 30th – April 2nd Dease Lake, BC
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) – INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION!
Facilitator – Steve Dynie
The course covers technical & theory, ethical decision making, modified games, safety, practice planning, fundamentals and skill development.
*Coaches who complete this course will be considered "Trained".
All clinics are free of charge for Aboriginal coaches & coaches who work with Aboriginal athletes (Must be age 18+)
Aboriginal Athletes Clinics between the ages of 7 -17
Initiative of Aboriginal Sport Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
Download Registration for HERE
Burns Lake Tragedy Fund
11/21/2011
The Burns Lake Rotary Club is accepting donations for the Burns Lake Tragedy Fund. The Rotary Club will also be organizing a benefit on Saturday, February 4th with proceeds to assist the Burns Lake Tragedy Fund over the coming weeks and months as our community deals with the challenges brought on by the devastating fire and explosion at Babine Forest Products in Burns Lake.
The Burns Lake Tragedy Fund was established 12 years ago (under the name Lakes District Tragedy Fund) and assists community members in times of need. Some examples of past assistance: medical transportation costs, groceries, rebuilding… The fund is overseen by a committee of community members who assist with screening the applicants who ensure their needs are adequately addressed.
Donations may be made to the Burns Lake Rotary Club/Burns Lake Tragedy Fund at PO Box 616, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, or online (Using PayPal, VISA or Mastercard) at www.rotaryburnslake.org
Alternately, donations are being accepted in the name of the Burns Lake Tragedy Fund at any CIBC branch in BC.
Donations for the benefit and silent auction would be gratefully accepted. Please contact Terri Dickson at 250-695-6684 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
