Tsawwassen First Nation

Meeting with Bellingham WA Members *TIME CHANGE*
2023-11-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, FERNDALE, WA, 98248, United States
We are pleased to announce this Holiday Meet and Greet with Executive Council where TFN Members have an opportunity to meet with Executive Council and staff one-on-one. We will have door prize draws and holiday treats for all Members who come to the event. We hope to see you there!
AGENDA

4:00 pm – Open House
5:30 pm – Holiday Dinner
6:30 pm – Presentations and Q&A

Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-11-27 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
The next HAC meeting for 2023 is scheduled on November 27th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This meeting will be hybrid, we will gather in person at the Lands office (2460 Falcon Way) and attendees will also have the option to join virtually via MS Teams. Dinner items will be provided at the Lands office. Please RSVP your attendance to rsandhu@tsawwassenfirstnation.com. Please be advised that HAC will be meeting on MS Teams from now on, not using the Zoom platform. MS Teams may need to be downloaded on your device prior to the meeting.

12-Unit Duplex Project Tour
2023-11-27 15:30 - 17:00 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
As part of our “Bringing Members Home Initiative”, TFN has identified Lots A and B on Cormorant Way, for the opportunity to provide member housing. Lot A and B are currently being developed to provide 12 turn-key duplexes along Falcon Way for Member ownership. These will be fee-simple Individual lots and are estimated to be completed in the Summer of 2024. Members who are interested in these homes are invited to join a tour of a similar completed duplex unit built by the same developer. Waitlist information will be provided prior to the tour.
Please meet at the Lands Large Boardroom (2460 Falcon Way) for refreshments and waitlist information prior to us walking to the completed duplex for touring. Please be advised that the tour will be walking, please dress accordingly.

Snowboard Team Meeting
2023-11-23 17:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
With the snowboarding season just around the corner, we will be hosting our first team meeting of the season to discuss team plans, registration intake, and gather equipment needs. Interested Members aged 11-25 are invited to attend the first team meeting at the TFN Youth Centre for more information!

Advisory Council Meeting CANCELLED
2023-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
UPDATE: This meeting has been cancelled, next meeting is scheduled for Monday December 4th.
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Members can join the meeting in person or via Teams (see link below). For those joining in person, dinner will be available at 5:00 pm. Please note: to join the meeting using an iPhone or iPad, you will need to download the Teams app. For other devices, you can click on “Join on the web” to join the meeting using your internet browser (Chrome, MS Edge, etc.).

Breaking Bannock with Maura Gowans
2023-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Members age 13+ are invited to join us at the Youth Centre to share a meal and hear the incredible life story of Maura!

Legislative Assembly Fall 2023 - Day 3
2023-11-14 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
All meetings of the Tsawwassen Legislative Assembly are open to the public and can be viewed online at livestream.com/tfn
Please note that babysitting is available at the TFN Youth Center for Members who wish to attend the meeting. Please contact Paul Biamonte at 604-841-7702 for more information.

Legislative Assembly Fall 2023 - Day 2
2023-11-09 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada

Indigenous Veterans Day
2023-11-08 16:00 - 20:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
The Language and Culture department would like to invite all Members to the Aboriginal Veterans Day event to honour and acknowledge the ones who have served in the military. Note: *animals also welcomed*
Dinner will be provided along other activities. We encourage you to bring your drums. Cedar Rose making will begin at 4:00 pm, and the event will start around 5:00 pm.

Legislative Assembly Fall 2023 - Day 1
2023-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
All meetings of the Tsawwassen Legislative Assembly are open to the public and can be viewed online at livestream.com/tfn

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Members can join the meeting in person or via Teams (see link below). For those joining in person, dinner will be available at 5:00 pm. Please note: to join the meeting using an iPhone or iPad, you will need to download the Teams app. For other devices, you can click on “Join on the web” to join the meeting using your internet browser (Chrome, MS Edge, etc.).
Agenda:

Review of proposed amendments to the Post-Secondary Education Policy and the Employment and Training Policy

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Cultural Hub Community Meeting
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Cultural Hub Space, 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
We invite TFN Members to come out and join us for an evening of space planning! Light snacks will be served.
The TFN Cultural Hub Project aims to design and execute 4,452 sq. ft. space in Tsawwassen Commons to create a cultural hub. This space is intended to serve multiple purposes, including hosting artwork and cultural displays, functioning as an interpretive centre, providing education, office, storage of artifacts, mentoring of TFN Youth, serving as a classroom for language and culture revitalization, providing a networking space for Indigenous artists, and offering a place to learn traditional crafts like weaving, beading, and language lessons.

"Appy" Hour with Chief and Executive Council
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 | The Match Eatery – Budroom, 6005 Highway 17A, Delta, British, V4K 0B2, Canada
TFN Members are invited to meet with Executive Council one-on-one in a fun, casual and social space. Food and soft drinks will be provided! Drop-in between 6:00 and 10:00 pm.

Halloween Funhouse
2023-10-27 17:00 - 21:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Open to TFN Members and families. Begins at 5:00 pm and goes until dark.

Games!
Bouncy Castles!
Cotton Candy!
Food!
Fireworks!

Foreshore Clean-up - Day 2
2023-10-27 09:00 - 13:30 | TBD
TFN Members and Leasehold Residents are invited to participate in a foreshore clean-up with BC Wildlife Federation on October 26th & October 27th from 9:00am – 1:30pm.
Lunch will be served & there will be a chance to win some prizes!
Please make sure to register at the following link: Register Now – BC Wildlife Federation (gifttool.com)

RBT2 Habitat Offsetting Community Meeting #2
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
TFN is holding 3 meetings with TFN Members to discuss and receive feedback on the proposed projects for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2). TFN Biologist, Kelly Scott, will be conducting these meetings along with representatives from the Port to provide additional information. This meeting will focus on the eelgrass and marshlands projects.
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Foreshore Clean-up - Day 1
2023-10-26 09:00 - 13:30 | TBD

Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
Then next AAC meeting will be hybrid, we will gather in person at the Lands office (2460 Falcon Way) and attendees will also have the option to join virtually via Zoom. Dinner will be provided at the Lands office.
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Advisory Council Meeting
2023-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Members can join the meeting in person or via Teams (see link below). For those joining in person, dinner will be available at 5:00 pm. Please note: to join the meeting using an iPhone or iPad, you will need to download the Teams app. For other devices, you can click on “Join on the web” to join the meeting using your internet browser (Chrome, MS Edge, etc.).
Agenda:

Review of proposed Recreation Reimbursement Program Policy
Update on short term rental restrictions in residential dwellings on TFN Lands

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Elders Harvest Lunch
2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Members and their families are invited to an Oktoberfest-style celebration with our Elders! Food, music, and prizes!

Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
This meeting will be hybrid, we will gather in person at the Lands office (2460 Falcon Way) and attendees will also have the option to join virtually via MS Teams. Dinner items will be provided at the Lands office.
Please be advised that HAC will be meeting on MS Teams from now on, not using the Zoom platform. MS Teams may need to be downloaded on your device prior to the meeting.

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scəw̓aθən t̓θelə (Tsawwassen Heart) Drum Group
2023-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Open to TFN Members and families: EVERY MONDAY BEGINNING OCTOBER 16TH AT THE YOUTH CENTRE FROM 5:00-7:00PM
What to bring: a drum + drum stick, listening ears and singing voice (If you do not have a drum + drum stick there will be spares available for your use).
We have some exciting things planned:

1st meet up (Oct 16th) – DOOR PRIZES will be available!
2nd meet up (Oct 23rd) – Drum making workshop *please note* all drums that are made, will be given back to the drum group for all to use.

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Members can join the meeting in person or via Teams (see link below). For those joining in person, dinner will be available at 5:00 pm. Please note: to join the meeting using an iPhone or iPad, you will need to download the Teams app. For other devices, you can click on “Join on the web” to join the meeting using your internet browser (Chrome, MS Edge, etc.).
Agenda:

Review of proposed amendments to the Consolidated Public Lands Availability Regulation

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Šxʷkʷecxənəm xʷkʷecxənəm sceɬtən Gathering
2023-10-06 12:00 - 18:00
Members and their families are invited to celebrate the Fall Equinox and TFN’s Season of Abundance! As the Salmon People, TFN embraces the fall equinox and the traditional season of səwə́n̓ tən (Last of the Sockeye), also known as September. This time holds great significance for us as we honor our sceɬtən (salmon) harvesting traditions.
October 6th, 2023 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Event will be at TFN Rec Centre.
For more information, contact the Šxʷkʷecxənəm Natural Resources Department.

Salmon Gathering pdf

Walk for Truth and Reconciliation
2023-09-30 09:45 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Every Child Matters
Everyone is welcome to join us in a Walk for National Day of Truth & Reconciliation. We encourage you to bring your drum/rattle/clappers and your powerful strong voices. Walk will proceed rain or shine so please dress accordingly for the weather. Walkers will meet in the TFN Rec Centre Parking lot 9:45am
If you are an Indian Residential School Survivor, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour I.R.S. Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

RBT2 Habitat Offsetting Community Meeting #1
2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
TFN is holding 3 meetings with TFN Members to discuss and receive feedback on the proposed projects for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2). TFN Biologist, Kelly Scott, will be conducting these meetings along with representatives from the Port to provide additional information. This first meeting will provide an overview of the current habitat offsetting plan and information on the non-conventional offsetting projects (NCOP) for bivalves and herring.
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Advisory Council Meeting
2023-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
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Agenda:

Review of proposed Investment Policy
Review of proposed Security Camera Policy

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2023 Members Gathering
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-23 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 3P8, Canada
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2023 Members Gathering will take place September 21-24, 2023!

Out-of-town Members can arrive on Thursday September 21st
There will be events taking place on Tsawwassen Lands on Friday September 22nd
The AGM, consultation sessions, and other activities will take place at the River Rock Resort Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24

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Truth and Reconciliation Workshop
2023-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | TFN Longhouse, 2148 Tsawwassen Dive, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Open to TFN Members and Tsawwassen Government Staff. This workshop will feature guest speaker Samantha Jack from Len Pierre Consulting. Lunch will be provided after the workshop.
hə̓k̓ʷnəs mə̓kʷ tə steʔəxʷəłct Remember all our children

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Meetings of the Advisory Council are open to all TFN Members, and non-elected Members receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. Members can join the meeting in person or via Teams (see link below). For those joining in person, dinner will be available at 5:00 pm. Please note: to join the meeting using an iPhone or iPad, you will need to download the Teams app. For other devices, you can click on “Join on the web” to join the meeting using your internet browser (Chrome, MS Edge, etc.).
Agenda:

Review of proposed amendments to Security Camera Policy (tentative)

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