Tsawwassen First Nation

Natural Resources Advisory Committee meeting
2024-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | TFN Administration Office – North Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G2, Canada
Open to all TFN Members. Dinner and honorariums will be provided. This meeting will be hybrid format – to get the online meeting link please contact Natural Resources staff.

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2024-06-21 16:00 - 20:00 | TFN Sports Field, 2331 Tsawwassen Drive north, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Everyone is welcome! Join us to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day at Tsawwassen First Nation with a free family fun event that is open to the public!
TFN’s National Indigenous People’s Day 2024
Festivities will take place at the TFN Sports Field, located behind the Youth Centre at 2300 Falcon Way. Please note: Public parking will be available at Tsawwassen Mills near Entrance 4, with shuttle service to the event provided by Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc. Parking at the Sports Field will be extremely limited, so please walk, bike or take transit if you can!

Food trucks and BBQ lunch from Delta PD
Ice Cream
Craft Fair & Vendors
Local Indigenous Musicians Murray Porter & Wesley Hardisty as well as TFN Youth Performances
Ball Hockey Tournament
Face painting and More!

TFN Artists and/or vendors can book a table with Michelle Baker at 778-868-3210 or mbaker@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Berry Picking at Emma Lea Farms
2024-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Emma Lea Farms, 2727 Westham Island Rd, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2, Canada
Berry picking season is here and Members are invited to come out to Emma Lea Farms to get their berries! TFN will be purchasing and distributing buckets (one per Member – please note that policies have changed and bringing your own bucket is no longer permitted, see Guidelines below). Adults will receive a 5L bucket and children 14 and under will receive a basket that holds 1lb of berried. Lunch will also be provided. Please look for Language and Culture staff when you arrive at the farm to pick up your bucket.
For more information contact Violet Splockton (vsplockton@tsawwassenfirstnation.com) or Desiree Gurniak (dgurniak@tsawwassenfirstnation.com)

Business Ideas Workshop
2024-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | TFN Administration Office – Large Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Members are invited to this free workshop to Discover Your Business Idea!

2-hour Ideation Workshop
Essentials before starting your business
Brainstorming & exploring your business ideas
Meet new people can contacts

Sign up by contacting bst@employtoempower.com or businessservices@tsawwassenfirstnation.com, or by calling 604-219-3683

First Fish Ceremony
2024-07-04 12:00 - 18:00 | TFN Longhouse, 2148 Tsawwassen Dive, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Open to TFN Members and invited guests only. For more information please contact Krystal Lockert.

Prayer Walk
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
All TFN Members & Families are welcome to join the Language & Culture Dept. in our Community Prayer Walk.
We encourage you to bring your Drums, Rattles, and Clappers

Advisory Council meeting
2024-07-22 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 Executive Council direction to require competitive quotes for site servicing applications
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Meeting ID: 248 925 492 623
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Phone conference ID: 145 654 693#

Strategic Plan Engagement Session
2024-07-24 17:00 - 19:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
All Members are invited to join us for this session on the TFN 5-Year Strategic Plan. Dinner and honorariums will be provided.

Indigenous Business FUNdamentals - Lunch and Learn
2024-07-25 12:30 - 14:00 | TFN Administration Office – Large Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
The TFN Economic Development team wants to hear what YOU want for free business training & coaching to succeed this year! Meet other TFN entrepreneurs, learn about support services for Members & FREE Indigenous Business FUNdamentals training courses that will be offered by Spiritlink!

In addition to food, drinks and door prizes, this is the perfect time to connect with:
Other inspiring TFN entrepreneurs and business owners.
The TFN EcDev team to learn about their ongoing support services, new initiatives & growing business directory for TFN Members
#KristinKozuback from #Spiritlink to learn about various FREE Indigenous Business FUNdamentals training courses & coaching services we’ll offer this year!

Please share this news & let us know if you can join us for one (or both!) networking/info sessions July 25th. Scan the QR code on the poster below or CLICK this link to sign up today: https://bit.ly/TFN_July27_sign_up

Click on this link to learn more: TFN July 25 Business Information Session

Indigenous Business FUNdamentals - Evening Workshop
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 | TFN Administration Office – Large Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada

Advisory Council Meeting
2024-08-12 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:

TFN Impact Assessment Framework: This comprehensive framework will serve as a guiding tool for all future assessments of major projects in TFN Territory. The Treaty Rights and Title team is seeking input from the Advisory Council to help identify guiding principles and values, objectives, methodologies, and decision making criteria to enable a systematic approach for evaluating major projects and their impacts within TFN Territory.

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Meeting ID: 264 446 710 722
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Phone conference ID: 795 976 504#

TFN Culture Jam
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
TFN Community Members & Families are welcome to join us for dinner, culture activities, and the chance to win door prizes!

Business FUNdamentals Workshop for TFN Members
2024-08-22 15:00 - 18:00 | TFN Administration Office – Large Boardroom, 1926 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Tsawwassen First Nation entrepreneurs are invited to join Spiritlink Communications and the #TFNEcDev Team on Thursday August 22 from 3pm to 6pm for a free, interactive afternoon BusinessFUNdamentals workshop. With so many opportunities for grants, new project contracts and procurement opportunities, we hope you’ll sign up now to join us for an interactive workshop full of valuable tools, tips & templates to BOOST your success preparing plans, proposals & pitches! In 3 hours, you’ll learn steps LEVEL UP your business by starting to fill in some gaps & showcase your strengths. Food, fun & FREE follow-up coaching support will be provided, plus you share ideas to help shape future courses & services to help launch & grow more TFN businesses. Scan the QR code in the poster below or click this link to get connected, find more details & sign up: https://bit.ly/Connect_with_TFN_EcDev

Supper At Sunset
2024-08-22 17:30 - 21:00
Introducing a chic new summer tradition benefitting Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation! Enjoy a sensational summer sunset on the beautiful Tsawwassen First Nation Boardwalk, featuring live entertainment, cool drinks, great conversation, a long-table picnic-style supper with magnificent views of the Salish Sea. Please join us for what will prove to be a magical evening in support of a great cause.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://trellis.org/supper-at-sunset

Community Meeting on Tilbury Marine Jetty Project
2024-08-27 17:00 - 19:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Dinner will be available at 5:00 pm, and the meeting will begin at 5:30.

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
2024-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | cə̓lisələm – TFN Community Farm, 4926 28 Ave, Delta, BC, V4M 4G7, Canada
Open to all TFN Members, dinner and honorariums will be provided.

Virtual Meeting on Tilbury Marine Jetty Project
2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:30
Join the meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89515626374
Or call in: 1-647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 895 1562 6374

Advisory Council Meeting
2024-09-09 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 of the draft Temporary Use Permit Regulation
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Meeting ID: 256 552 291 544
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Phone conference ID: 609 562 401#

Falcon Way Block Party and Community Clean-up Event
2024-09-12 15:30 - 19:00 | TFN Lands Office, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Join us to celebrate your community and connect with your neighbours over food, prizes, and fun activities! Gloves, garbage bags and masks will be provided for Community Clean-up. Meet-up will be in the Parking Lot of the Lands Building.

Truth and Reconciliation Workshop for Members and Staff
2024-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | TFN Longhouse, 2148 Tsawwassen Dive, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
hə̓ k’ ʷnəs mə̓ kʷ tə steʔəxʷəɬct (Remember all our children)
The Dept. of Language and Culture and Len Pierre Consulting are organizing a workshop focused on Truth and Reconciliation for Members and TFN Government staff.
We will have Orange Shirts available for Members who have not received one in the past

Community Walk for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30 10:00 - 14:00
More information coming soon!

TFN Members Gathering 2024
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06
We look forward to welcoming all Members for the 2024 Members Gathering!

General Voting Day for BC Provincial Election
2024-10-19 09:30 - 14:30 | TFN Elders Centre, 1908 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4, Canada
Elections BC will be providing a “pop-up” voting station on Tsawwassen Lands at the Elders Centre, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, on General Voting Day. This location may be a more accessible and convenient option than the regular voting stations in Delta for Members who live on Tsawwassen Lands. Click here for information on ID requirements for voting.
For more information about the provincial election, visit the Elections BC website

Legislative Assembly Fall 2024 - Day 1
2024-10-22 17:00 - 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: vimeo.com/tfngov

Advisory Council Meeting
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-28 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 TBD

Legislative Assembly Fall 2024 - Day 2
2024-10-24 17:00 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada

Legislative Assembly Fall 2024 - Day 3
2024-10-29 17:00 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada

CANCELLED Legislative Assembly Fall 2024
2024-11-05 17:00 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Please note that the meeting previously scheduled for Nov 5 2024 has been cancelled. The Legislative Assembly will resume on Thurs Nov 7th.

Legislative Assembly Fall 2024 - Day 4
2024-11-07 17:00 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
