Tsawwassen First Nation

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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). 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.).
This meeting will be the first of two workshops to review of schedules from Bill 001-2023, the 2023-2024 Appropriations Act. For those joining in person, we will be meeting in the North Boardroom in Admin, dinner will be available starting at 5:00 pm and the meeting will begin at 5:30. Agenda will include the following from Bill 001-2023:

Overview
Sch. 1 Administration
Sch. 2 Policy and Government Services
Sch. 3A Local Government Lands and Engineering
Sch. 3B Local Government Lands and Planning
Sch. 5 Local Government Capital Expenditures
Sch. 7 Member Policy and Government Services
Sch. 10 Member Lands and Municipal Services
Sch. 12 Member Capital Expenditures

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 2
2023-02-14 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Agenda

​Report #1 from Advisory Council on Bill 001-2023, the 2023-2024 Appropriations Act
Second Reading of Schedule 5 Local Government Capital Expenditures
Second Reading​ of Schedule 12 Member Capital Expenditures

Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 3
2023-02-16 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Agenda

​Report on Bill 001-2023 from the Leasehold Residents Advisory Committee
Second Reading of Schedule 3A Local Government Lands and Engineering
Second Reading​ of Schedule 3B Local Government Lands and Planning

Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 5
2023-02-23 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Please note: the Legislature is currently ahead of schedule in their review of Bill 001-2023, therefore the meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday February 21st was cancelled.
Agenda

Second Reading of Schedule 1 Finance and Administration
Second Reading of Schedule 2 Policy and Government Services
Second Reading of Schedule 7 Member Government Services

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-02-27 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). 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.).
This meeting will be the second of two workshops to review of schedules from Bill 001-2023, the 2023-2024 Appropriations Act. For those joining in person, we will be meeting in the North Boardroom in Admin, dinner will be available starting at 5:00 pm and the meeting will begin at 5:30. Agenda will include the following:

Bill 001-2023

Schedule 4 Taxation
Schedule 6 Member Financial Benefits
Schedule 8 Member Education, Training and Culture
Schedule 9 Health and Social Development
Schedule 11 Natural Resources
Schedule 13 Economic Development

Elders Benefit Program Policy

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 6
2023-02-28 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Agenda

Advisory Council Report #2 on Bill 001-2023, the 2023-2024 Appropriations Act
Second Reading of Schedule 4, Taxation
Second Reading of Schedule 6, Member Financial Benefits
Second Reading of Schedule 13, Economic Development
Report on Previous Resolutions

Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 7 CANCELLED
2023-03-02 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
This meeting has been cancelled

Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 8
2023-03-07 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Agenda

Visiting Delegation from Metlkatla First Nation
Second Reading of Schedule 8, Member Education, Training and Culture
Second Reading of Schedule 11, Natural Resources
Introduction of Legislator Resolutions

Legislative Assembly Spring 2023 - Day 9
2023-03-09 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Agenda

Visiting delegation from K’omoks First Nation and Hon. Murray Rankin, BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Second Reading of Schedule 9, Health and Social Development
Third Reading of Bill 001-2023, the 2023-2024 Appropriations Act
Debate on Legislator Resolutions
Closing Remarks

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
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Agenda

Proposed amendments to the Health and Social Services Program Policy
Proposed amendments to the Smuyuq’wa’ Lelum Policy

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Community Safety Strategy Workshop
2023-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
TFN Members and their families are invited to join us to engage with the Community Safety Strategy Panel and to win door prizes! (Note: This session is in place of the regular bi-weekly Advisory Council meeting).
Executive Council has established a panel of experts to lead development of a new Community Safety Strategy. The Strategy is intended to provide EC with short and long-term actions to address issues of:

violence
substance use
mental health issues
intergenerational trauma

This session is to meet the panel members and provide initial insight to the Strategy. It is important that the Strategy is grounded in the needs and culture of Tsawwassen Members at every step of the way, and we look forward to beginning this conversation with you!
Please contact the Health and Social Services Department directly with any questions at 604-833-2507.

Natural Resources Advisory Committee meeting
2023-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Open to all TFN Members. This will be the first committee meeting of the new term (2022-2026). The meeting will be hybrid in-person and online through Microsoft Teams. The in-person location will be at the TFN Administration Office. Meal and Honorariums will be provided . Those attending remotely are eligible for a meal gift card to assist in participation, please contact Natural Resources to arrange.
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Health Workshop on Diabetes
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
All TFN Members welcome! This lunch and learn will provide all Members an opportunity to learn about diabetes and ask any questions they may have. Professionals from FNHA will present on topics like the basics of what diabetes is, lifestyle changes, and proper nutrition.
Lunch will be provided. Private rooms for sensitive questions are available.

TFN Community Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
TFN Member families are invited to join us for a “hopping” good time at the Youth Centre! For more information, e-mail youthregistration@tsawwassenfirstnation.com or call 604-789-0434.

Family Fun Games Night
2023-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Open to TFN Members and their families. Board Games, Cards, Trivia and maybe even some BINGO!!
Pizza, Snacks and Refreshments provided.

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
2023-04-11 17:30 - 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, located at 2460 Falcon Way. Attendees will also have the option to join virtually via Zoom. Dinner will be provided at the Lands office.
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Seabird Mobile Diabetes Clinic
2023-04-13 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
For those living with diabetes or those who are curious about it. Appointments include testing blood sugar and cholesterol, checking kidney function, and diabetes education.
Contact Hiral or Serena to make an appointment (604-908-3015 or 604-831-7970).

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-04-24 17:00 - 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). 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.).
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Live Laugh Lasagna!
2023-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Open to TFN Members aged 14+. Must be registered to attend
In our pasta making workshop, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch using basic ingredients and tools. We’ll guide you through the process of making pasta dough, rolling it out, and creating different shapes. You’ll also learn about traditional pasta sauces and preparations. You will get to taste your creations and bring some home to share. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to make fresh pasta at home.

Dorothy Grant Workshop - Day 1
2023-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
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Dorothy leads the way in a forward fashion with this unique material in her fur felt hat workshop. PLEASE NOTE: Must be registered to attend.

Dorothy Grant Workshop - Day 2
2023-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada

Dorothy Grant Workshop - Day 3
2023-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada

TFN Sustainability Charter Community Visioning Session
2023-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
All Members are invited to a Community Visioning Session for the TFN Sustainability Charter initiative, which will be facilitated by the consultant, Pinna Sustainability
Inc. as well as a graphic illustrator from Elk Community Planning who will be recording your ideas, thoughts, suggestions, concerns graphically. This session is to listen and understand what sustainability means to the TFN community and what important TFN values need to be included in this guiding document.
Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm, and the session will take place 5:45-8:00 pm. Interesting activities and Lucky Draws to win gift cards will be included for all participants.
To RSVP or for more information, please email Kris Patel.

Walk for MMIWG
2023-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Join us for a 5KM walk in memory of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and their families. Please bring your own drums, rattles, clappers and sticks. Walk will begin at 10:00 at the TFN Rec Centre, with an opening prayer and song, followed by a walk around Tsawwassen Commons.

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-05-08 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.).
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Canoe Club Meet-up
2023-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
We are very excited as the seasons are changing to move forward and get paddling.
We will be meeting again to start to discuss scheduling, training, outings and answer any or all question. We have an outing coming up in June and would like to start planning.
Contact Paul or Seamus to begin the journey or for any additional info.

TFN Student Job Fair
2023-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Are you a TFN student looking for a job this summer? Come out to the TFN job fair to learn about this year’s job opportunities for the summer student work program!
*Please register for the job fair by May 15th by contacting Paul @ 604-841-7702 or pbiamonte@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-05-29 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 includes review/finalization of the Advisory Council Code of Conduct.
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Natural Resources - Plant Working Group meeting
2023-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
The Natural Resources Department invites Members to join us for this meeting. In-person attendance will be in the North boardroom in Admin; for those who are attending remotely, please contact the Natural Resources department for the Teams link.

TFN Community Graduation - Poster Night
2023-06-02 17:00 - 20:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Families and friends of TFN graduates are invited to help make posters to celebrate our grads! All supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring any special items you would like to include on the poster. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Pam Rowat.
