Photographer Debora Steel
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So these are the faces of kids having fun... Aug. 9 at Bob Dailey field in Port Alberni .
Photographer Debora Steel
Sorry: I've lost track of what race or races these photos are from. They were taken in the morning of Aug. 9 during the NTC Tlu-piich Games.
Photographer Debora Steel
This morning's first race of the day at the Tlu-piich Games was the 3000 for the 15 and up group. That's almost eight times around the Bob Dailey track, folks. Give these guys and gals their props.
Photographer Debora Steel
There isn't anything cuter than these kids and their determination and energy.
Photographer Debora Steel
Some athletic individuals who work at the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council sent out a challenge to other like minded individuals within the organization to take part in the 1500 at the Tlu-piich Games. We congratulate all the participants who went three and three/quarters around Bob Dailey Track in...
Well, the kids gave it their all today in the Long Jump at Bob Dailey field in Port Alberni.... tomorrow, the over 17s.
Results will be published by the Tlu-piich Committee.
Photographer Debora Steel
The nations with athletes competing in this, the 30th anniversary of the Tlu-piich Games, gathered together to show their colors and wave their flags during grand entry onto the field at Bob Dailey stadium in Port Alberni on Aug. 8, 2012.
Photographer Debora Steel
The canoe races opened up the 2012 Tlu-piich Games. Jason Anson of the Ditidaht canoe program ran the races with a team of volunteers. From all observations, the races were a huge success with 70 participants and another 200 spectators lining the shore at Clutesi Haven Marina.
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Opening day of the 30th anniversary of the Tlu-piich Games began with canoe races, and not only for the very experienced. Even children as young as seven were able to compete in the waters off Clutesi Haven Marina in Port Alberni on Aug. 7.
Photographer Debora Steel
On Aug. 2, Nuu-chah-nulth-aht and the companies they do business with gathered at the Alberni Golf Course to raise money for this year's Tlu-piich Games which will start on Aug. 7. Regular golfers and those who had never golfed before shared some fun, a dinner, and took part in a live and silent...
The Assembly of First Nations held its election for the position of national chief on July 18. Eight candidates entered the race, including incumbent Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, and over three voting rounds the chiefs whittled the numbers down to one. They chose to give A-in-chut a renewed mandate....
Day One of the Assembly of First Nations was filled with reports from the Tri-Councils (Women's, Youth and Elders), Awards and recognitions, and a candidates forum where delegates could hear from the eight candidates running for the position of national chief.
Photos by Debora Steel
On July 7, Uchucklesaht Tribe members traveled to their main village site, Elhlateese, to celebrate the completion of their new power generating system. The system was built under the Remote Community Electrification Program, which offers BC Hydro electricity services to communities that are in...
The Vast Centre Alternative Adult and Choices school programs celebrated academic achievement in the face of challenges, hardships and obstacles with a graduation ceremony at the Capital Theatre on June 13. About 100 students this year were eligible to cross the stage to receive their diplomas....
The Atleo team held a fundraiser June 3 to support Shawn A-in-chut Atleo's re-election bid in the upcoming vote for Assembly of First Nations national chief to be held in Toronto July 18. The salmon barbecue with silent and live auctions took place at Vancouver Island University at the Shq'...
On May 24 at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre on Squamish territory in North Vancouver, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo launched his campaign for re-election. The vote will take place in Toronto on July 18, a part of the AFN assembly July 17 to 19.
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On May 23, the new Tseshaht Nation council was sworn into office at the Tseshaht Cultural Centre. Hugh Braker was also chosen as chief councillor.
Photos By Debora Steel
The artwork of residential school children who attended Alberni Indian Residential School was on display at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission regional event in Victoria. The exhibit was opened on April 12. 47 works were danced into the cleansed space at The Empress Hotel by 47 Nuu-chah-...
