Tsawwassen First Nation

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2022-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | TFN Sports Field, 2331 Tsawwassen Drive north, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
SAVE THE DATE!
Members, leaseholders, and special guests are invited to join us for a celebration in honour of National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21st! Festivities will include BBQ lunch provided by Delta Police, crafts and cultural displays, family activities and more!
Please note that on-site parking will be limited. We strongly encourage everyone to arrive by transit or on foot if possible. Elders parking and drop-off area will be available onsite.

Advisory Council meeting
2022-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Advisory Council meetings are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members will receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Agenda items include:

Infant and Toddler Grant
Emergency Planning and Financial Assistance Regulation

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TFN Trust Society AGM
2022-06-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
The Annual General Meeting of the TFN Trust Society will be held on June 15, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. All TFN Legislators are members of the Trust Society, and so will be invited to participate and vote on resolutions at the AGM. Tsawwassen Members are all invited to watch the AGM by way of the following Zoom link. Among the items on the agenda will be a review of the 2021 Trust Society financial statements by Deloitte, as well as a review of investment performance by our investment advisor.
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Industrial Lands Project meeting
2022-06-07 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – Large Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
The Executive Council of the Tsawwassen First Nation is hosting a Community meeting to discuss an upcoming Industrial Lands Project.
On April 14, 2010, Membership voted in favour of leasing its Phase 1 Industrial Lands. At the time, staff committed to further consultation with Members, including providing information on potential financial returns to TFN, specific job and training requirements and programs, and other benefits. TFN has entered into an agreement to lease a portion of the Phase 1 Industrial Lands, which is conditional on TFN completing its consultation with Members.
For Members who wish to join the meeting in person, we will be at the TFN Administration Office – Large Boardroom. To join the meeting via Zoom, use the link below:
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Due to the virtual nature of the meeting, we will be unable to share a meal. Gift cards will be provided to participants in lieu of dinner.
We value your input! All meeting participants’ names will go into a draw where one lucky winner will be awarded a grand prize! The purpose of this meeting is to bring forward the transaction to Membership for consultation. We hope to see you there!

Advisory Council meeting
2022-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Agenda:

Review of Building Regulation Amendments
Workshop #2 on Advisory Council Code of Conduct

Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members will receive an honorarium for their time and contributions.
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Advisory Council meeting
2022-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Advisory Council meetings are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members will receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Agenda items include:

Amendments to the Good Neighbour Regulation and the Ticket Regulation (Lands)
Amendments to the Sign Regulation (Lands)
Review of proposed Parks Regulation (PIGA/Legal)

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Walk for MMIWG
2022-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
TFN Health and Social Services staff and Language and Culture staff are participating in a walk/run/ride to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Join us for a 5KM OR 10KM run/walk/cycle/paddle in memory of MMIWG and their families.
Starting at 10AM @ TFN REC CENTRE (1929 Tsawwassen Drive) – Opening Prayer and Song followed by the walk around Tsawwassen Commons
EVENT REGISTRATION: https://ttllmmiwgcampaign.org/event
Find out more at: https://ttllmmiwgcampaign.org

Advisory Council meeting
2022-04-28 17:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members will receive an honorarium for their time and contributions.
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Housing Advisory Committee meeting
2022-04-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
HAC meetings are open to all TFN Members, and Members who attend will receive an honorarium for their time. For Zoom link details please contact Priyanka Roy.

Advisory Council meeting
2022-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all Members. Non-elected Members who attend will receive an honorarium for their time and contributions.
Agenda items include:

Wills Program Policy
Consultation on Advisory Council Code of Conduct

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Chieftain Blanketing Ceremony
2022-04-07 17:30 - 19:30
Tsawwassen First Nation will be honouring Chief Ken Baird with a Chieftain Blanketing Ceremony on Thursday April 7th, 2022. TFN will also be honouring members of Executive Council and Legislature with commercialized versions of his blanket.
Unfortunately, because we are still living in unprecedented times and to protect those that are immunocompromised, we ask that this remain a small ceremony with those being blanketed and cultural workers in attendance only.
The ceremony will be livestreamed, as per the Chief’s wishes, so that Tsawwassen Members and community are able to witness this important ceremony. The video of the ceremony is available on our Livestream page (https://livestream.com/tfn/blanket-2022)

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
2022-04-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
AAC meetings are open to all TFN Members.
Agenda:

Update on B.C. Indigenous Advisory Council on Agriculture and Food (IACAF)
Review of TFN Community Farm Business Plan Report
Agro-Industrial Composting Study (video and ideas for consideration)

All members (and especially TFN Youth) interested in participating, learning, and helping with the TFN Community Farm pilot project, are encouraged to email Kris Patel at kpatel@tsawwassenfirstnation.com
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Treaty Day (Member community event)
2022-04-03 11:30 - 15:00
Members and their families are invited to join in the celebration for the 13th anniversary of the Treaty Effective Date!
Location: TFN Sports Field and Youth Centre

11:30 AM Opening and Drum Circle: We encourage you to bring your drum and join us in a song to honour the children who have recently been uncovered across Turtle Island. Following our drumming circle will be a prayer by TFN Respected Elder Ruth Adams.
12:00 PM BBQ Lunch provided by DPD
1:00 PM Youth Centre Open House: See Live Demos of what Youth are working on!
2:00 PM Ball Hockey Game with DPD: As part of the celebration, DPD challenges the youth of TFN to a ball hockey game at the Sports Field lacrosse box!

There will also be SWAG giveaways and a CRAFT FAIR happening 11:30 – 3:00PM! Tables are available for Members who are interested, contact Pamela Rowat (prowat@tsawwassenfirstnation.com).

Housing Advisory Committee meeting
2022-03-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
HAC meetings are open to all TFN Members, and Members who attend will receive an honorarium for their time.
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Advisory Council meeting
2022-03-28 17:30 - 19:30
Advisory Council meetings are open to all TFN Members. Agenda items include:

Procurement Policy (Finance)
Delegation of Authority Policy (Finance)
Budget Amendment Regulation *tentative* (Finance)

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 9
2022-03-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
​Third Reading of Bill 001-2022, the 2022-2023 Appropriations Act
Debate on Legislator Resolutions
Closing Remarks​

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 8
2022-03-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
​Second Reading Schedule 9 Health & Social Development
Second Reading Schedule 11 Natural Resources​
Introduction of Legislator Resolutions

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 7
2022-03-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Second Reading Schedule 8 Member Education, Training & Culture
Second Reading Schedule 13 Economic Development​​​

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Leaseholder Information Session - Elders Centre Construction
2022-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
In 2019 Tsawwassen First Nation embarked upon a Facilities Planning Initiative to design and build major facilities on Tsawwassen lands. Part of this plan includes a new Elders’ Centre designed to support and promote the health and well-being of all TFN Elders and their spouses. Construction of this long-awaited facility is likely to begin by April 2022, although site preparation and servicing work may begin earlier. The two-story structure will be located at 1871 Tsawwassen Drive and will be approximately 10,282 sq. ft. in gross area. The design depicts a simple yet functional sloped roof and a bold architectural form mimicking a bird poised to take flight above the water beyond. The main access for the facility will be from Tsawwassen Drive. The existing TFN daycare access will be used at times. The existing linear park (connecting to the boardwalk) will be enhanced as a pedestrian civic plaza area and outdoor gathering place. This project is anticipated to take 1.5 years for completion and occupancy and during this period a construction management and safety plan will be in place.
Elders Centre – Notification Area Map
Leaseholder residents who are living in the vicinity of the future site of the new Elders’ Centre are invited to attend a virtual Information Meeting via Zoom (see below for link) to learn more about the plans for the new Elders’ Centre and what to expect in your neighbourhood during the construction period. The following TFN Government staff members will be in attendance:

Komal Shaikh, Director of Lands and Municipal Infrastructure
Shawn Jacobs, Manager of Engineering Services
Rasika Acharya, Senior Planner
Rohit Vithal, Senior Project Manager, Engineering Services
Rajan Sandhu, Development Planner
Brenda Wright, Leaseholder Relations Coordinator

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 6
2022-03-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Advisory Council Report #2
Report on Previous Resolutions
Second Reading of Schedule 7 Member Government Services
Second Reading Schedule 4 Taxation
Second Reading Schedule 6 Member Benefits

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 5
2022-02-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Second Reading Schedule 1 Administration
​Second Reading Schedule 2 Policy & Govt Services
Second Reading Schedule 7 Member Govt Services

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CANCELLED Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 4
2022-02-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Please be advised that the February 22nd meeting of the Legislative Assembly has been cancelled.

Schedule 10 Member Lands and Municipal Services was debated at the February 17th meeting
Schedule 1 Administration will be debated at the February 24th meeting

Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 3
2022-02-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Leaseholder Consultation Report
Second Reading of Schedule 3A Local Govt Lands & Engineering
Second Reading of Schedule 3B Local Govt Lands & Planning​

All Legislative Assembly meetings are open to the public and can be viewed online at https://livestream.com/tfn

Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 2
2022-02-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Advisory Council Report #1
Second Reading Schedule 5 Local Govt Capital
Second Reading Schedule 12 Member Capital​

All Legislative Assembly meetings are open to the public and can be viewed online at https://livestream.com/tfn

Advisory Council meeting
2022-02-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Advisory Council meetings are open to all TFN Members. This meeting will be dedicated to review of the following Schedules from Bill 001-2022, the 2022-2023 Appropriations Act. (*Please note that the meeting is starting 1 hour earlier than usual, at 4:30 pm.*)

Schedule 1 – Administration
Schedule 2 – Policy and Gov’t Services
Schedule 3A – Local Gov’t Lands & Engineering
Schedule 3B – Local Gov’t Lands & Planning
Schedule 5 – Local Government Capital Expenditures
Schedule 7 – Member Policy and Gov’t Services
Schedule 10 – Member Lands & Municipal Services
Schedule 12 – Member Capital Expenditures

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2022 - Day 1
2022-02-10 17:30 - 20:00
​Opening Remarks
First Reading of Bill 001-2022, the 2022-2023 Appropriations Act
Overview presentation on Bill 001-2022

Meetings of the Tsawwassen Legislative Assembly are open to the public and can be viewed online at https://livestream.com/tfn

Advisory Council meeting
2022-01-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all Tsawwassen Members. This week’s agenda includes:
Zoning Regulation Amendments (Lands)

Electrified Parking Spaces
Visitor Parking
Housekeeping Amendments

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Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
2022-01-27 17:00 - 19:00
All Members are highly encouraged to attend the meeting.
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Advisory Council Meeting
2022-01-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Teams meeting – online, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Tonight’s agenda includes:

Community Area Related Amendments (Lands)

TFN Community Area Plan
Zoning Regulation
North Neighbourhood Plan and South Neighbourhood Plan

Proposed Tsawwassen Child Benefit Policy (PIGA/Finance)
Agenda for February meetings

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Pediatric + Booster Vaccine Clinic on December 10th, 2021
2021-12-10 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
The Tsawwassen Government has just received information that children aged 5-11 can receive their first dose of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine at the TFN booster vaccine clinic on Friday, December 10.
This means that the vaccine clinic on Friday, December 10 will offer boosters to all aged 18+ that have had two COVID-19 vaccine doses, and the first dose to children aged 5-11. In addition, anyone aged 12+ in the TFN community who has not yet been vaccinated, or has only had one dose, is encouraged to receive a dose at this clinic. If you would like to be vaccinated now, please reach out to Health and Social Services (604-948-5231) and we will schedule you in for December 10.
Why vaccinate children aged 5-11? [1]

Protects children from serious COVID-19 illness, hospitalization, and death.
Protects against long-term effects of COVID-19.
We can’t predict which children will become severely ill or get long COVID-19.
Benefits far outweigh the risks.
Allows children to get back to doing things they love and miss.
Vaccinations contribute to community immunity and a path back to normalcy.

Staff is working to ensure that the clinic will be a safe and welcoming place for young children to be vaccinated.
Why a booster dose? [2]
Fully vaccinated individuals will have experienced a decrease in immunity since the second vaccine dose, and a booster shot will provide better and longer protection for the individual receiving it and those around them. The booster shots are for those 18 years and up at this point.
You can take up to 3 hours paid leave to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees are entitled to this leave no matter how long they have been employed (Government of BC). If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Chris Kyllesø (ckylleso@tsawwassenfirstnation.com or 604-788-9683) or Katie Alexander (kalexander@tsawwassenfirstnation.com or 604-833-2507).
VENUE: Recreation Centre
[1] Information from First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
[2] Information from First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
