Tsawwassen First Nation

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-08-14 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). 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 Offsite Levies (OSL) Regulation

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Breakfast with Executive Council
2023-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
TFN Members are invited to join Executive Council for breakfast! One of Executive Council’s goals is to promote strong communication between Executive Council and Members. Please Join Executive Council for the opportunity to visit and ask questions in an informal setting over a delicious hot breakfast. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Maryanne Adams at 604-834-7484 or madams@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Community Safety Strategy Housing Workshop
2023-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
The Community Safety Strategy Panel is hosting a housing workshop to engage with TFN Members. The workshop will feature a short presentation from housing expert Janice Abbott, who has significant experience in housing clients on the downtown east side. Come out and have your say on TFN’s housing needs!
Please note that there will be Childcare and children’s activities provided!
Please contact the Health and Social Services Department directly with any questions at: 604-833-2507 or communitysafety@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

TFN Community Clean-up Event - All Residents Welcome!
2023-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | TFN Sports Field, 2331 Tsawwassen Drive north, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
The Housing Advisory Committee is hosting a TFN Community Lands Clean-up Day! Members and leasehold residents are invited to join us in celebrating our community, and participate in a neighborhood clean-up. The event will kick off at the TFN Sports Field (close to the Field house). Participants will be assigned zones to focus on for the clean-up. A staff member will be present at the sports field throughout the event (4-6PM) to provide participants with instructions and answer any questions. Snacks and refreshments will be provided to all participants. There will be door prizes, including $400 worth of gift cards to be won and lots of fun to be had at this outdoor event! We look forward to seeing you there. The event will proceed rain or shine, please dress accordingly.

2023 August 23 Community clean up Day Flyer

For more information about the event please reach out to the Housing Planner, Rajan Sandhu, phone-604 329 1552; email- rsandhu@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
2023-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 | cə̓lisələm – TFN Community Farm, 4926 28 Ave, Delta, BC, V4M 4G7, Canada
This will be an in-person event, and there will be no online option available. Due to the nature of the location, we advise all participants to wear boots, as the site may be muddy.

Information Session for Residents on RBT2
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Join us for a meeting to learn more about the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project!
This meeting is an opportunity for leasehold residents to learn more about the project, what it means for Tsawwassen and to ask questions of Tsawwassen government staff. TFN Members are welcome to attend.

Housing Advisory Committee meeting
2023-08-28 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 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.
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International Overdose Awareness Day
2023-08-31 17:00 - 20:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Members and their families are invited to join the circle for a stigma-free evening of sharing and healing while discussing and learning about topics that matter.
Feel free to contact Serena Dhami (604-831-7970) with any questions or concerns you may have.

Vaccination Clinic
2023-09-05 14:00 - 18:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Are your vaccinations up to date? Members and their families are welcome to come to the Rec Centre 2:00-6:00 pm to have a public health nurse look up your records and get you up to date! Snacks will be provided. For more information contact Serena (604-831-7970)

Canning Workshop
2023-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Open to TFN Members: KPU is holding a canning workshop on September 7th from 6:00-9:00 in the Rec Centre Kitchen. There are only 15 spots available. If you are interested, please contact Nikki Lorenz (nlorenz@tsawwassenfirstnation.com or 604-619-3062) by Monday September 4th so we can ensure we have enough supplies. We are planning to can some pickles & beans from the TFN Community Farm!!!

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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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

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

Watch your mailboxes for more information!

Advisory Council Meeting
2023-09-27 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). 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 Investment Policy
Review of proposed Security Camera Policy

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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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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

Šxʷkʷecxənəm xʷkʷecxənəm sceɬtən Gathering
2023-10-06 12:00 - 18:00 | BC
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

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.).
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Review of proposed amendments to the Consolidated Public Lands Availability Regulation

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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.

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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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!

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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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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Foreshore Clean-up - Day 1
2023-10-26 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 2
2023-10-27 09:00 - 13:30 | TBD

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!

"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.

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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