Tsawwassen First Nation

RBT2 Habitat Offsetting Community Meeting #3
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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
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

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 | BC
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

Advisory Council meeting
2024-01-15 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 Land Act

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Fundamentals of Impact Assessments - *NEW DATE*
2024-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Open to TFN Members: This workshop is to introduce Members to the fundamentals of impact assessment to facilitate participation in development of a specialized TFN Impact Assessment Framework. Kim Walters, TFN’s Cumulative Effects Advisor, will be organizing the meeting along with UBC, who is helping to support this work.
This meeting will be in person, dinner and honorariums will be provided. Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm and the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm. Please note that a virtual option for this workshop will be held on Thursday February 1st 5:00-7:00 pm – please contact Kim Walters for more information.

Salmon Habitat Mapping
2024-01-26 16:30 - 19:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
TFN, UVic and the First Nations Fisheries Legacy Fund are partnering on a project to map and monitor salmon habitat in Tsawwassen territory using drones and community knowledge. We invite Members to join us for an evening of sharing knowledge, stores and making maps!
All Members are welcome! Food and beverages will be provided.

Fitness Info Night
2024-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | TFN Youth Centre, 2300 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Open to all TFN Members aged 13 and over. For more information please email Paul.

TFN BC Cancer Screening & Prevention Gathering
2024-01-31 09:30 - 16:30 | Nurse’s Trailer, 1937 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Women’s Screening & Prevention Presentation (Colon, Breast, Cervix, Lung Cancers)
Men’s Screening & Prevention Presentation (Prostate, Colon, Lung, Penile, Testicle Cancers)
Door Prizes
Mobile Mammography Clinic

Housing Advisory Committee and Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-01-31 12:00 - 14:00 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Hybrid meeting with remote attendance available via Teams, please contact Rajan Sandhu or Kris Patel to RSVP.

Mobile Hearing Clinic
2024-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Nurse’s Trailer, 1937 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada
Members: Please book your appointment with Serena (604-831-7970)

Fundamentals of Impact Assessments - Virtual Session
2024-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Teams meeting – online
This virtual information session is for Members who were not able to join the in-person meeting on January 26th, or who would like more information. This workshop is to introduce Members to the fundamentals of impact assessment to facilitate participation in development of a specialized TFN Impact Assessment Framework. Kim Walters, TFN’s Cumulative Effects Advisor, will be organizing the meeting along with UBC, who is helping to support this work.
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Community Meeting - Land Act Amendments
2024-02-09 17:30 - 19:30 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
In accordance with the Land Act and the Manner and Form to Review Proposed Amendments Regulation notice is hereby provided for a meeting of Tsawwassen Members convened to discuss proposed amendments to the Land Act on Friday, February 9th, 2024, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Dinner will be provided for in-person attendees.
Topic: Land Act Amendments
Date: Friday, February 9th, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Hybrid Meeting

In-person: Lands Large Boardroom, Lands Office, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, V4M 4G4
On-line: Microsoft Teams

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Legislative Assembly Spring 2024 - Day 1
2024-02-15 17:30 - 20:30 | TFN Recreation Centre, 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G2, Canada
Opening meeting of the Tsawwassen Legislative Assembly Spring 2024 Session.

Legislative Assembly Spring 2024 - Day 2
2024-02-20 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: vimeo.com/tfngov

BMO/VanCity Mortgage Workshop
2024-02-21 17:00 - 19:00 | TFN Lands Office – Large Boardroom, 2460 Falcon Way, Tsawwassen, BC
Members are invited to join us to learn more about mortgages at TFN! TFN Housing, in partnership with Bank of Montreal and Vancity, are hosting a mortgage workshop to better inform TFN Members about the TFN Mortgage Guarantee Program.
Dinner will be provided for in-person participants at the TFN Lands building. A hybrid option is available should you wish to join online. Please register by scanning the QR code below, to ensure space is available and a meal is ordered for you. There will be a raffle draw for prizes at the end of the workshop.

Advisory Council - Budget Review #1
2024-02-21 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 will be a review of the following schedules from Bill 001-2024, the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act:

Overview
Schedule 1 – Finance & Administration
Schedule 2 – Policy & Government Services
Schedule 3A – Local Government Lands & Engineering
Schedule 3B – Local Government Lands & Planning
Schedule 5 – Local Government Capital Expenditures
Schedule 10 – Member Lands & Municipal Services
Schedule 12 – Member Capital Expenditures

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