Tsawwassen First Nation

"Appy" Hour with Chief and Executive Council
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

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.

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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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

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 2
2023-11-09 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 3
2023-11-14 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada

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!

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.).

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!

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.

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.

Meeting with Bellingham WA Members *TIME CHANGE*
2023-11-29 16:00 - 20:00 | 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

RBT2 Habitat Offsetting Community Meeting #3
2023-11-30 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 mitigation for SRKW and food availability.
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Advisory Council meeting
2023-12-05 18:00 - 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). 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 Planning and Development Application Fee Regulation

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TFN Community Christmas Dinner
2023-12-06 16:30 - 19:00 | Tsawwassen Springs, 5133 Springs Blvd, Tsawwassen, V4M 0A6
SAVE THE DATE!
The TFN Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Wed Dec 6th at the Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom beginning at 4:45 pm.

Deadline to register is MONDAY NOV 20th! Click here to open a downloadable PDF of the Registration Form

Forms are available at Reception in the main Administration Office or by contacting Michelle Baker (778-868-3210 or email mbaker@tsawwassenfirstnation.com).

Meeting with Vernon BC area Members *TIME CHANGE*
2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Prestige Vernon Hotel and Conference Centre, 4411 32nd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, V1T 9G8, Canada

Natural Resources Advisory Committee meeting
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Natural Resources Advisory Committee meetings are open to all TFN Members. Dinner and honorariums will be provided. Meetings are in person in the North Boardroom of the Administration Office and online via Teams. If you would like to join the meeting via Teams please contact Krystal Lockert to get the link (klockert@tsawwassenfirstnation.com)

TFN Christmas Craft Fair
2023-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Local Crafts, Baking, Raffle, 50/50 Draw, Concession, and much more! Get your Christmas shopping done while supporting local artists and vendors!

KPU Winter Holiday Dinner
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Everyone is invited to join us for a winter meal prepared by KPU Institute for Sustainable Food Systems. Food, drinks, and wonderful music by Larry Hanson!

Advisory Council meeting
2023-12-18 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 potential amendments to the Election Act
Presentation on the 15-Year Treaty Review Project

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TFN Youth Centre Winter Concert
2023-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Hot chocolate, coffee, and light snacks will be provided. All ages welcome!

Administration Office Holiday Closure
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-07
Please note that TFN’s Administration Offices will be closed for the holidays from December 22nd at noon until Sunday January 7th 2024. We will re-open at 8:30 am on Monday January 8th.
If there is an emergency situation during the closure, the following contacts will be available:

Public Works (for emergencies related to roads, street flooding, etc..)

Dec 22-23: Cory Dingwall – 604-240-9937
Dec 24-30: Shane Richard – 604-690-5354
Dec 31-Jan 6: Cory Dingwall – 604-240-9937
Jan 7: Shane Richard – 604-690-5354

Utilities (for emergencies related to water, sewer, storm pipes, etc.):

Dec 22-28: Michael Murphy – 604-868-3550
Dec 29-Jan 4: Gordon Mielke – 604-828-8204
Jan 5-7: Michael Murphy – 604-868-3550

Facilities (for emergencies related to TFN buildings such as the Administration Office, Rec Centre, Youth Centre etc.). Please note that Facilities staff will respond to emergencies related to all Member rental units and Member facilities (including the Longhouse, Respite House, etc.)

Dec 25-29: Gordon Blackett – 604-313-7600 (7:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Jan 1-5: Lloyd Dykstra – 604-240-7358 (7:30 am – 5:00 pm)

TFN’s Compliance and Enforcement team will be off during the Christmas break. If there are any urgent enforcement concerns or animal control issues, please call the following numbers:

For Enforcement (by-law) issues please call Delta Police at (604) 946-4411
For animal concerns please call Delta Animal Control at (604) 940-7111

We also recognize that some Members may require mental health or other supports from our staff team during this time of year. Members who need to reach out for urgent support during the Christmas break can contact HSS On-Call at 604-834-5431. For urgent mental health care or counselling, you may call KUU-US Crisis line at 1-800-588-8717.
Members who would like to connect with staff and socialize during the Christmas break are welcome to come out to our Member Activities program – see details in the Events Calendar or click here

Holiday Program for Members - Christmas Baking @ Youth Centre
2023-12-27 11:00 - 15:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Youth Centre Staff: 604-828-2473 or 604-841-7702
Mike Taggart: 778-837-8972

Holiday Program for Members - Crafting @ Elders Centre
2023-12-28 11:00 - 15:00 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Mike Taggart: 778-837-8972
Erin Masuch: 604-837-6010

Holiday Program for Members - Open House @ Elders Centre
2023-12-29 11:00 - 15:00 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Kelly Thiara: 604-315-8553
Mike Taggart: 778-8376-8972

Holiday Program for Members - Music @ Elders Centre
2024-01-02 11:00 - 15:00 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Kelly Hoogland: 604-240-9005
Jeff Miller: 778-928-3091
Seamus Munns: 604-842-3306

Holiday Program for Members - Family Games Day @ Rec Centre
2024-01-03 11:00 - 14:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Vicky Rojas: 778-875-2623
Seamus Munns: 604-842-3306
Jacob Slater: 604-828-2473
Jeff Miller: 778-928-3091

Holiday Program for Members - Open House @ Elders Centre
2024-01-04 11:00 - 15:00 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Mona Robertson: 604-219-5223
Andrew Lawrence: 778-875-6982
Jeff Miller: 778-928-3091

Holiday Program for Members - Open House @ Elders Centre
2024-01-05 11:00 - 15:00 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Mona Robertson: 604-219-5223
Serena Dhami: 604-831-7970
