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WEEKLY ISSUE - THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

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IMPORTANT DATES

TO REMEMBER

Public Health Nurse May 17

Salmon License Draw May 17

Community Potluck May 20

Victoria Day (stat. holiday) May 21

Graduation Celebration June 25

NEW THIS ISSUE

• Hope in the Darkness Nat’l Walk for Youth Mental Health

• Tsatsu Gas Update

• NR Updates & Salmon license draw postponement

• SCLC meeting dates to March 2019

• Advisory Council summer schedule

• Images from regalia photo shoot

• Compliance Corner

• Scrapbooking — begins May 30

• NmTC Entrepreneurship Program

• Summer internship opportunity for TFN Member: Legislative Assembly Records Project

Thursday

17

Friday

18

Saturday

19

Sunday

20

Monday

21

Tuesday

22

Wednesday

23

(Nurse Practitioner away)

Public Health Nurse

Nurse’s Trailer 2:00-4:00 pm

“Just Because”

Community Potluck

Rec Centre 12:00 pm start

Victoria Day

(BC stat. holiday)

TFN Offices closed

hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language class

Elders Centre 5:00-6:00 pm

Art by Dayton

HOPE IN THE DARKNESS

Hope in the Darkness National Walk for Youth Mental Health is a cross-country walk for youth mental health that will be led by police officers from across the country this Spring 2018.

The west coast leg of the walk began on Tuesday, May 15 in Old Masset, Haida Gwaii. They will walk the Highway of Tears from Prince Rupert to Terrace. The journey will then continue from the Tsawwassen First Nation toward Winnipeg and will feature a team of Indigenous police officers and walkers throughout.

The walk is aimed at bringing together youth, families, communities, police, and mental health service providers to walk the TransCanada Highway to Winnipeg, Manitoba from the east and west coasts of Canada. Artists, musicians, athletes and dignitaries will also lend a helping hand to support youth mental health in Canada by joining the walk through various parts of the journey this spring and summer.

All community members are invited to come out on Thurs., May 24 in support of the walkers as they continue on their journey east from Tsawwassen First Nation. Estimated departure time is 9 am.

For more information, visit hopeinthedarkness.ca or search “Hope in the Darkness” on Facebook.

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION COMMUNITY NOTICE

MAY 17 to 23, 2018

COMMUNITY & OTHER SUBMISSIONS

• “Just Because” Community Potluck

• For sale: Electric Meat Slicer

• Candy’s Cleaning Services

EDUCATION, TRAINING & JOBS

• Listings for TFN and external opportunities

• Summer internship opportunity for TFN Member:

Legislative Assembly Records Project

• NmTC Entrepreneurship Program

• Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity with

Government of Canada

• Big Splash — hiring all positions

CALENDARS

• May Elders Events Calendar

• May Youth Programming Calendars

• May Community Events Calendar

WANT TO POST SOMETHING IN

THE COMMUNITY NOTICE?

Member submissions are always welcome!

If you have something you want to share in the

Community Notice, please email

[email protected] or

phone Lauren at 604-948-5245.

Please note: Submissions must be

received by WEDNESDAY at NOON

NEWS & UPDATES

• NR Updates & Salmon license draw postponement

• SCLC meeting dates to March 2019

• Advisory Council summer schedule

• Tsatsu Gas Update

• Images from regalia photo shoot

• Compliance Corner

• TFN/Matcon Mosquito Control Program & Invasive

species notice

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Public Health Nurse Notice - Spring Edition

• Community-based healing with Merle Williams

• Weekly Dose of Wellness

FOR ELDERS

• Elders’ events & activities for week of May 21-25

• Elders craft workshop & new weekly scrapbooking

FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES

• Yo Bro / Yo Girl Youth MMA

• 2018-2019 Youth Snowboard Team

• AFROG Schedule

NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE #?

Remember to forward your updated contact

information to the Records Clerk, Louise Ahlm.

In Person or by Post:1926 Tsawwassen Drive,

Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G2

Phone: 604-948-5290 / Toll-free:

1-888-943-2112 ext 290

By Fax: 604-943-9226 | By Email:

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Trauma Tech - Level 3 First Aid

Musqueam will be offering Level 3 First Aid May 28 to June 15, 2018.

If you are interested in becoming a First Aid Attendant, Paramedic, or Construction safety officer this is a great class for you to take.

To sign up or for more information Contact: Lindsay Gibson Phone: 604-269-3355 or Email: [email protected]

© Steelhead Society of BC © Jonathan Moore

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday MARINE FORECAST Wind: SE 5-15 knots Wind: SE 10-20 knots Wind: Variable 5-15 knots Wind: NW 5-15 knots

CONTACTS Laura Cassidy, Natural Resources Manager: 604-948-5211 (office) / 604-454-7125 (cell)

Department office: 604-943-4199 Mike Baird: 604-762-1467 (cell)

Enforcement: Kyle Flindt: 604-230-7174 (cell) Erin Weckworth: 604-862-6376 (cell)

TFN NATURAL RESOURCES & FISHERIES MAY 17, 2018

IMPORTANT NATURAL RESOURCE UPDATES:

1. Commercial salmon licence draw has been POSTPONED until ear-ly June.

2. BC Ferries has started a shoreline stabilization project along the ferry causeway. Access to the boat launch will be temporarily limited (see BC Ferries project letter contained in this notice for more info).

Thurs. May 17 Fri. May 18 Sat. May 19 Sun. May 20 Mon. May 21 Tues. May 22 Wed. May 23

WEEKLY TIDES

01:22 - 3.1m 02:17 - 3.2m 03:22 - 3.2m 04:40 - 3.1m 06:04 - 3.0m 00:41 - 4.4m 01:29 - 4.4m

06:23 - 4.1m 07:04 - 4.0m 07:49 - 3.8m 08:45 - 3.6m 09:57 - 3.3m 07:19 - 2.7m 08:19 - 2.3m

13:37 - 0.5m 14:22 - 0.5m 15:11 - 0.6m 16:03 - 0.8m 17:00 - 1.1m 11:30 - 3.1m 13:17 - 3.1m

21:04 - 4.4m 21:59 - 4.4m 22:54 - 4.4m 23:49 - 4.4m —————— 18:02 - 1.5m 19:08 - 1.8m

SEASONAL CATCH MONITORS NEEDED

The Natural Resource Department will be seeking individuals for seasonal catch monitoring during the salmon gillnet fishery in the summer/early fall. Training will be provided. As this is on call work, shift times may vary. Please contact the Natural Resource Department for more details.

COMMERCIAL SALMON LICENCE DRAW POSTPONED The draw for the 4 commercial salmon licences has been postponed until early June due to potential changes in licensing requirements pending from DFO. (There is a possibility that the original vessel lengths will be restored on these licences, which means that fishers with longer vessels would also become eligible to apply.) We will be accepting additional commercial salmon applications until further notice. Fishers who have longer vessels are welcome to prepare an application; however, it is important to note that the changes have not yet been 100% confirmed. We will notify fishers once a decision has been finalized, and will confirm a new draw date ASAP.

Application packages can be picked up at TFN’s main office reception. Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact the Natural Resource Department if you have any questions.

Ling cod (Ophiodon elon-

“Just Because”

Community Potluck

Date: May 20, 2018 Time: 12 to?

Where: Tsawwassen First Nation Rec Hall You can bring your cards or games that you might

like to play. You can also bring pictures to share with others.

We will be providing the salmon, so please bring

salad buns casserole dishes dessert, etc.

Call Merle or Loretta Merle : 604 817 3817

AFTER-HOURS HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT

For after hour services from H&SS please call any staff member and your call will

be forwarded to the on-call staff.

PLEASE DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE AS IT WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.

If you are in crisis please call KUU-US Crisis service. For Adults: 1-250-723-4050 / For

Youth/children: 1-250-723-2040 / Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717

In case of an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency

room.

Thank you from H&SS staff

TSATSU GAS UPDATE May 17, 2018

Rebranding and renovation plans for Tsatsu Gas have now been completed and approved. Work will begin in the coming weeks.

We are very excited about the new station, which will benefit the community and contribute to meeting TFN’s Economic Development objectives.

Stay tuned for information to come about employment opportunities at the renovated station.

If you have any questions, please call

Joel Loreth at 604-218-5887 or Brian Corrall at 604-948-5226.

TFN ELDERS’ EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 21 to 25

May 21 Victoria Day Holiday. Elder’s centre closed Mon.

May 22 Elder Movie/Lunch outing, Pick-up 10:45 am (outing from 11:30

am—4:00 pm)

Tues.

May 23 Walking Club 8:30 am–10:00 am

Drop-in 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Elder Hair Salon by appointment 11:00 am—3:00 pm

Wed.

May 24 Elder/Staff Lunch 12:00 pm Thurs.

May 25 Drop-in 10:00 am-4:00 pm

B.I.N.G.O 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Crafting/Knitting 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

Fri.

Elder’s Crafting & Knitting

Date: Every Friday Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (drop-in hours) Place: Elder’s Centre

Hey Crafters! Come join us for an afternoon of crafting/Knitting every Friday. And, monthly we will introduce a new project.

✓ All supplies provided ✓ Snacks and Beverages provided

June 15: Leather Jewelry Workshop 10 am–12 pm

Scrapbooking Starting May 30, 2018

When: Every Wednesday in The Elder’s Centre

Time: 12:00am to 2:00pm Join us for an afternoon of Scrapbooking. Create meaningful art, preserve, and share your family stories. All you need to do is bring photos. We’ll provide the books, papers, and decorations. We will provide snacks and beverages as well.

This was the first in a series of photo shoots (including family portrait sessions) that will be coordinated over the coming months.

hay čxʷ q̓ə to everyone who participated, and stay tuned for more details on

upcoming sessions! Photo: Laura Splockton

STANDING COMMITTEE ON LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Meeting Dates

Current dates and times for the SCLC will be as follows:

Mon., June 4, 2018: 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Mon., September 10: 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Mon., December 3, 2018: 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Mon. March 4, 2019: 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Meeting location will be confirmed closer to each date.

Hope to see you there!

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

Summer Schedule for Advisory Council Meetings

May 28 June 11 July 16 July 30

August 13 All Tsawwassen Members are welcome to come out to Advisory Council meetings!

Dinner is provided, and non-elected attendees receive a $25 honorarium for their time and contributions.

Who to call — TFN Enforcement or Delta police?

If you have a concern which has to do with violence, criminal activity, or safety you should always phone the Delta Police. If this situation is an emergency, call 9-1-1. The DPD non-emergency line is 604-946-4411, or you can

If you have a concern which is non-urgent in nature, such as a complaint about noise levels or an unsightly property, you should phone TFN Enforcement at (604) 803-9527.

The following chart lists who to call for some common complaints:

Call TFN Enforcement for… Call Delta Police/ 9-1-1 for…

Noise complaints Graffiti/Petty vandalism Soil dumping & other dumping issues Unsightly properties Nuisance skateboarding Unauthorized tree removal Damage to TFN Lands

Violence Drug activity Robbery Trespass Sexual harassment/assault Drunk driving Domestic disputes

Last week, San and the Delta Police accompanied “Safety Bear” on a meet and greet visit to the TFN Daycare, where they talked about

safety and played with the little ones.

For sale:

ELECTRIC MEAT SLICER

Brand new in box. Instructions included.

$100 (Retail price at Bass Pro is $130 plus tax)

Contact Bertha Williams at 604-209-1917

CANDY’S CLEANING SERVICES

Housecleaning & Window Washing Serving TFN, Tsawwassen, and Ladner

Rate: $20/hour 10% discount for seniors

Call Candy at 236-984-0628 (local number)

Please be advised that the Nurse Practitioner’s weekly availability will change to

EVERY TUESDAY from 11 am to 7 pm

BEGINNING JUNE 5 1923 Tsawwassen Dr. (behind Rec Centre)

The Nurse Practitioner’s schedule for the month of May 2018 is published in the Community Events calendar in this issue.

Wildfire Prayer Meeting

with Nicol Watson

THURSDAYS from 6:30–8:30pm

at the little white church on Tsawwassen Drive

Ordained minister Nicol Watson invites the TFN community to join her for a weekly

gathering of prayer and conversation in a supportive, loving environment.

Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided.

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UPGRADING OUR ASSETS TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS In an effort to serve you better, BC Ferries will be replacing causeway shoreline protection

PROJECT OVERVIEW: In 2007 progressive erosion was identified as an issue at Tsawwassen Terminal. Erosion caused by ordinary exposure to extreme weather conditions is now threatening the stability of the causeway, beach access roadway, power and water utilities. Shoreline erosion is gradually reducing the foreshore footprint. Continued public access to the beach and boat launch will not be possible unless stabilization measures are implemented. Phase 1 – 2 shoreline stabilization improvements were completed in 2013 and addressed operationally critical seaward areas. Phase 3 will target remediation to 1,300m on the south side and 200m on the north side of the Causeway, to protect the roadway and civil services within it. Environmental Assessments have been conducted and a Management Plan implemented. Phase 3 is scheduled the summer of 2018 to take advantage of daytime low tides and minimize environmental impact. The work will be completed under City of Delta noise bylaw requirements. Driftwood, topsoil and beach cobble will be removed and stockpiled. Subsurface rock reinforcement will be installed along the contours of the foreshore. Armour rock will be placed along the roadway. The topsoil, beach cobble and driftwood will be reinstalled to preserve the natural appearance of the beach. The project is phased in sections to allow portions of the beach to reopen to the public as the work progresses through the remaining sections.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

TASK NAME START DATE COMPLETION DATE

Mobilization – Environmental Protection - Surveys May 7, 2018 May 9, 2018

Phase 1 – 2 South Side Remediation Closure Period May 10, 2018 July 3, 2018

Phase 3 – 4 South Side Remediation Closure Period June 26, 2018 August 22, 2018

Phase 5 North Side Remediation Closure Period August 23, 2018 September 17, 2018

Demobilization - Environmental September 18, 2018 September 20, 2018

We would like to thank you, our customers, for your patience as this work is being completed. If you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact

Darin Guenette at [email protected]

Members, please be advised that BC Ferries will be undertaking shoreline stabilization work along the ferry causeway beginning May 7. The work will require temporary closures of the ferry causeway beach, access roadway, and boat launch from the BC Ferries property line seaward.

The BC Ferries notice below contains details of the project, including a timeline, map showing the different phases of work, and contact information for any project-related questions.

TFN staff will share any further project updates provided by BC Ferries via the Community Notice.

HEALING CIRCLES Next monthly circle: May 29

5:00 pm at the Elders Centre Dinner will be served.

TRADITIONAL HEALING Daytime, evening & weekend sessions available (ongoing)

To book a private traditional healing session, Members can contact Health & Social Services Reception at 604-948-5231.

COMMUNITY–BASED HEALING

WITH MERLE WILLIAMS

UPCOMING SERVICE DATES: MAY 17 | JUNE 20 | JULY 19

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE NOTICE

SPRING EDITION

Ashley: 604-507-5407 | Sunny: 604-507-5406 | Karin: 604-507-5419

Spring is here! Allergies can make respiratory conditions even worse, but getting up to date with your vaccines can help protect you from many airway diseases.

For immunizations and other tips for staying healthy you can make an appointment or drop by to see your Public Health Nurses.

We are in the Nurse’s Trailer every 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-4 pm

You can also call us at the Health Unit if you have questions for us, or want to meet us at another time.

Lucy is taking a leave from her current position and will return in the fall. In the meantime, please come in and see or call:

MERLE’S WEEKLY DOSE OF WELLNESS & INSPIRATION “Natural forces within us are true healers of disease”

-Hippocrates (father of Western medicine), circa 460 to circa 370 BC

Feeling well mentally, spiritually and holistically is very important. Your happiness , creativity and your ability to be active is essential for your well being. Here are some

tips which may help you to enjoy your day.

Remind yourself that you are a one of a kind wonder, you are

amazing and have a lot to offer

MOSQUITOES DID YOU KNOW...

Both male and female

mosquitoes drink the

nectar ��owers for

carbohydrates, but only

female mosquitoes drink

blood; the protein is used

in egg development.

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2018 Field Work Underway Beginning Friday, April 27 we will be t��ng and tre�ng ��/standing water for mosquito larva throughout TFN Lands.

We will follow up on the previously monitored areas, as well as survey for new habitat.

If you have water sources or water-holding areas on your property that you’d like to have reviewed, or were bothered by mosquitoes last year, please contact us to arrange a visit.

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM May 2018

If you have any ques�ons or concerns about the work we are doing to manage mosquitoes on TFN Lands please give me a call.

Nicci Bergunder, Project Manager 604.802.9537

DID YOU KNOW... An invasive species is defined

as an organism (plant,

animal, fungus, or bacterium)

that is not native and has

negative effects on our

economy, our environment,

or our health.

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2018 Fieldwork TMJV st� will be out and about on TFN Lands between May 14 and June 15 surveying for a variety of invasive plants including: Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica Bohemian knotweed Fallopia x bohemica Giant knotweed Fallopia sachalenensis Himalayan knotweed Polygonum polystachyum Teasel Dipsacus fullonum Scotch Broom Cytisus scoparius

If you think you have one of these species on your property let us know!

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION INVASVIE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MAY 2018

INVASIVE SPECIES

If you have any ques�ns or concerns about the work we are doing to manage Invasive Species on TFN Lands please give me a call.

Nicci Bergunder, Project Manager 604.802.9537

May is Invasive Species Month!

Throughout May 2018, during Invasive Species Ac�on Month, the Invasive Species Council of BC challenges you to enter the "What's in my Back Yard?" Photo Contest. Taking part is simple and you could win up to $350 for your youth group or class. As a youth group or class, spot and photograph as many invasive species in your local area and either post your photos on social media using #BCinvasivescontest or enter using the online form below. Enter as many photos as possible for the chance to win. The group with the most photos will win $350 for a group �ld trip and the runner-up group will win $200 toward a �eld trip. For more inform�on visit the ISCBC website or give Nicci a call: h�p://bcinvasivesmonth.com/news-events/2018-photo-contest

2018 / 2019

TFN Youth Snowboard Team

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

May 31st, 2018

Looking for TFN youth members in grades 6 and above for next years snowboarding season. If you are at least 11 years of age and in grade 6 for the 2018/2019 school season you are eligible!

Snowboard Team Details Snowboard Team Programming Starts: September 2018 to June 2019

On Friday’s 5:30pm un�l 8:00pm Snowboarding Season Starts: November 2018 to April 2019

On Friday’s 4:00pm un�l midnight

If interested please contact Kyle Cardinal at (604) 948-6039 or by e-mail (below) by May 31st, 2018. Hay čxʷ q̓ə

E-mail: kcardinal@tsawwassen�rstna� n.com

YO BRO | YO GIRL YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM Please join us!

Mixed��rts Program

Every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

This program is free and facilitated at the TFN Rec Hall.

This Program is available for youth in Grades 5 and up.

Dinner is provided!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

9:30 - 11:30 9:15 - 11:15 9:30 - 11:30 9:30 - 11:30

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All families and caregivers are welcomed with children aged 0 to age 6. Come and have coffee or tea while your child plays with a variety of toys,

books to read and arts n’ crafts. We also provide a healthy snack for the kiddies.

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Big Splash Waterpark is back Bigger than ever with a Brand-New Waterslide “Boomerango”!

Come be a part of our Big Splash Team for a fun filled summer Adventure!

A L L P O S I T I O N S

Apply online at

BigSplashWaterpark.ca

The Largest in Western Canada

Seeking tower guards, maintenance, food services staff. Full and part-time.

Big Splash season is from June 4th – September 3rd

Interested candidates from the TFN community can contact Operations Manager Mitchell Stokes directly at [email protected]

Administration Office: 1926 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, British Columbia V4M 4G2 Tel: (604) 943-2112 • Fax: (604) 943-9226 Website: tsawwassenfirstnation.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Summer Intern – Legislative Assembly Records Project

NOTE: We have extended the deadline for this positions in hopes of finding someone within our community to fill it. This is an excellent professional development opportunity for a TFN community member to take the basic skills or training they have and to apply it in an interesting, interactive and challenging position. Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect – this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. Tsawwassen First Nation also became a full member of Metro Vancouver, the first First Nation to do so. We are now going through a period of revival and renewal as we plan our future and seek opportunities to sustain our growth physically, economically and culturally, for present and future generations. We are seeking an intern for an 8-week term during Summer 2018 to assist with the preparation and management of the records of the Tsawwassen Legislative Assembly. Exact start and end dates are negotiable. Specific Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio recordings of Legislative Assembly meetings • Identify, compile, and format reports, presentations, and other materials from

Legislative Assembly meetings and assemble the complete Record of Proceedings packages

• Other duties may be assigned as required Qualifications:

• Positon would be ideally suited to a returning post-secondary student or recent high school graduate with a career interest in Office Administration, Records Management, or a related field.

• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, are needed, but additional training can be provided.

• Applicants should also demonstrate capacity and willingness to learn to use Adobe Acrobat (previous experience working with Acrobat would be an asset).

• Experience working in a First Nation environment preferred, or possess cultural awareness and sensitivity


• Excellent interpersonal skills • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including email skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Demonstrated work ethic • Punctual and reliable • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions Work may require moderate physical exertion such as bending, lifting, carrying, and pushing. Work is mainly indoors but will occasionally be outdoors when moving between buildings. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected] Application Deadline Extended to May 24th to encourage TFN Community Members to apply Wages: Competitive pay commensurate with qualifications We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the

BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of

your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.



OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS WOOL WEAVING WORKSHOPS

Tsawwassen First Nation will be hosting a Wool Weaving Workshop in May & June, 2018 for those individuals who started their blankets back in February 2016 to finish their projects. Anticipated attendance for this event is 10-15 participants. Tsawwassen First Nation is looking for an individual/s to facilitate the workshop and to provide refreshments required for this event under the direction of the Manager of Education and Skills Development. Description of Work: The successful individual/s will be required to complete the following tasks and others directly related to facilitating a workshop of this nature:

• Provide all supplies needed for wool weaving projects. • Post notice regarding workshop in newsletter prior to start dates. • Provide enough classes in May & June 2018 to complete projects. • Extensions maybe possible • Keep attendance records of all classes. • Plan, prepare and present a refreshment menu – i.e. tea. Coffee, juices water.

Qualifications: • A history of facilitated workshops which demonstrates an ability to teach and work with

groups. • Ability to weave wool with the skills to teach others to weave. • Ability to work effectively with a Manager, staff and community Members. • Knowledge of Tsawwassen First Nation and its Members is an asset.

Contract Details and Value: The contract will be awarded to the successful candidate whose skills, experience and bid are suited to this event and TFN’s budget considerations. Please submit your bid amount with this proposal. The successful applicant will be placed on contract for the term of work. The Process: Interested individuals should submit their and their proposal and three references as follows: Mail: Envelopes must be clearly marked as shown below: Tsawwassen First Nation 1926 Tsawwassen Drive Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G2

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WOOL WEAVING WORKSHOP FOR PROPOSALS ATTENTION: Jesseca Adams- Culture Coordinator E-mail: Email submissions will also be accepted and can be sent to [email protected]

Due Date: Friday, May 18th 2018 by 4:00 pm Late proposals will not be accepted. Also, faxed proposals will not be accepted.

Notification: The successful applicant will be notified of the final decision on Monday May 28th by 4:30 pm

**Members requiring assistance with the application process are encouraged to contact

Jesseca Adams at [email protected]**


Current Employment & Training Opportunities for TFN Members Updated May 17, 2018

There are several options for viewing the full job descriptions of opportunities listed below…

• In print: In the Employment Opportunities binder at the TFN Admin Building reception area • Online: On the Employment Opportunities page of the TFN website, or by subscribing to the weekly Community

Notice & Employment Opportunities email. (Contact [email protected] or Lauren at 604-948-5245 to subscribe.)

• Contact Terry Baird, Employment Coordinator: 604-948-5230 or 604-999-7740 or email [email protected]

Tsawwassen First Nation

Chachi’s Tsawwassen Mills

Grant Writer • Posted May 17; Open until filled

Summer Intern – Legislature Records Project • Posted May 3; Open until filled

Summer Intern – Essential Records Project • Posted May 3; Open until filled

Parks and Recreation Coordinator

• Posted April 26; Open until filled

Food Services Supervisor

• Posted April 12 Panago Pizza Tsawwassen Shift Supervisors (3 positions)

• Permanent Full-Time; posted April 12

Policy Analyst • Posted April 12; Open until filled

Planner II (Development) • Posted March 15; open until filled

Infant and Toddler ECE Worker • Posted September 21; open until filled

TFN Construction/Matcon Traffic Control/Labourer

• Posted Mar 8; Full-Time Temporary Experienced Pipe Layer Posted Feb. 22; open until filled

TFN/Wales McLelland Carpenters & General Labourers

• Extended Health and Dental benefits provided TFN/ACCESS TRAINING PROGRAMS Piping Trades & Traffic Control Training Level 3 First aid Matcon Civil Constructors (Training) Environmental Technician Training Starts May 28th

Native Education College Buildings Summer Student

• Posted May 3, Open until filled Aquilini Development & Construction Civil Working Supervisor N. Van & Tsawwassen

• Posted April 26; open until filled Civil Pipelayer & Labourers N. Van & Tsawwassen

• Posted April 26; open until filled Angela’s Hiring Summer students (Ages 15-30 Years old)

• Posted May 3, Open until filled

TŜILHQOT’IN National Government Executive Director

• Posted May 17; Closes May 24

Big Splash Water Park • Hiring for all positions

Tsawwassen Farm School • March to November 2018 (4 days a week)



Elder’s Centre May 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Drop-In 10-2:30 2 3 Drop-In 10-4 4 5

Staff/Elder Lunch

12pm

Walking Club 8:30-

10:30

Elder Lunch 12pm Boardwalk 11-12pm

Craft/Knitting 12-4

6 7 8 Drop-In 10-2:30 9 10 Drop-In 10-4 11 12

Outreach Day Staff/Elder Lunch

12pm

Walking Club 8:30-

10:30

Mother’s Day Lunch

12pm

Mini Drum WS 10-12

Craft/Knitting 12-4

13 14 15 Drop-In 10-2:30 16 17 Drop-In 10-4 18 19

Outreach Day Elder Lunch Outing

at the Mall 12pm

Walking Club 8:30-

10:30

Lunch & Learn with

PHN 12pm, PHN 1-4

Boardwalk 11-12pm

Craft/Knitting 12-4

20 21 22 Hair Salon 11:00 23 24 Drop-In 10-4 25 26

Victoria Day Elder Lunch/Movie

Outing 11:30-4

Walking Club 8:30-

10:30

Staff/Elder Lunch

12pm

BINGO 10-12

Craft/Knitting 12-4

27 28 29 Drop-In 10-2:30 30 31

Outreach Day Preschool/Elder

Lunch 11:30

Walking Club 8:30-

10:30

Staff/Elder Lunch

12pm

Updated: May 2/18

EVENTS Outing/Event Dates

May 15 – Lunch Outing

May 22 – Lunch Outing

May 29 – Preschool Lunch

May 25 – Cutoff date for early

registration for Elder’s Gathering

Regular Activities

Drop-In: 10-4 (T, Th, Fr) & 8:30-2:30 (W).

Walking Club-Weds 8:30-10:30

May 17 - Public Health Nurse 1-4

May 4 & 18: Boardwalk at 11am

(Weather permitting)

New Happenings

May 11 – Mini Drum workshop

May 17 – Lunch & learn: workshop with

Public Health Nurse

May 23 – Elder Hair Salon Day (TBC)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Calendar subject to

change

1)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Little Ninja’s

2)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Arts/Crafts

3)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Free Play

4)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 TFN Park

Outings and programs are

weather permitting

7)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-4:30 Book Club

8)3:30-4 Snack


9)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Language Class

10)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Gymnastics

11)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 TFN Park

14) 3:30-4 Snack

4:00-4:30 Book Club

15)3:30-4 Snack


16)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Arts/Crafts

17)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Cooking with Lilie

18)PRO-D-DAY 9-5 Bus leaves @10:00am

Urban Safari Tour and Redwood

Park

21)

22)3:30-4 Snack


23)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Language Class

24)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Free Play

25)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 TFN Park

28)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-4:30 Book Club

29)3:30-4 Snack


30)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Arts/Crafts

31)3:30-4 Snack

4:00-5:00 Free Play

MAY Afterschool K-4 2018 Programing 3:30-5:00 pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Calendar subject to

change

1)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice

6:00-8:00 YoBro/YoGirl

2)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice

6:00-8:00 California Kick Ball

3)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 Parkour

6:00-8:00

Winskill/swimming

4)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 TFN Park

6:00-8:00

Driving Range

Outings and programs are

weather permitting

7)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 Book Club

6:00-8:00

Drumming

8)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice


9)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice

6:00-8:00 Frisbee Golf

10)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice

6:00-8:00 Winskill/swimming

11)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 TFN Park

6:00-8:00

Archery Tag Bus leaves @ 5:15

Dinner is provided between 5:30-6:00

for all evening programs

14) 3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 Book Club

6:00-8:00

Drumming

15)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice


16)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Language Class

6:00-8:00 Baseball Game

17)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 Parkour

6:00-8:00

Winskill/swimming

18)PRO-D-DAY 9-5 Bus leaves @10:00am

Urban Safari Tour and Redwood

Park

21)

22)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice


23)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice

6:00-8:00 Man Hunt

24)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice

6:00-8:00 Winskill/swimming

25)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 TFN Park

5:30-8:00

Centennial Beach/Fire

28)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 Book Club

Staff meeting Centre Closed @ 5:00

6:00-8:00 Drumming

29)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Youth Choice


30)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00

Language Class

6:00-8:00 Kick the Can

31)3:30-4 Snack 4:00-5:00 Parkour

6:00-8:00

Breaking Bannock

MAY Pre-Teen/Teen 2018 Programing 3:30-8:00 pm

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 29

30

Drumming Longhouse

5:30 - 7:30 pm ~

Parents Meeting Rec Centre

5:30–7:30 pm

1

2 hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓

language class Elders Centre 5:00-6:00 pm

3 Nurse Practitioner

Nurse’s Trailer 11:00am - 7:00 pm

4

5

6

7 Drumming Longhouse

5:30 - 7:30 pm ~

Advisory Council Meeting

Elders Centre 5:00 - 7:00pm

8





11

Enrolment Committee nomination deadline

12

13

14 NRC Meeting Elders Centre 5:00–7:00 pm

~ Drumming Longhouse

5:30 - 7:30 pm

15



17 (Nurse Practitioner

away)

Public Health Nurse

Nurse’s Trailer 2:00-4:00 pm

18

19

20 “Just Because”

Community Potluck

Rec Centre 12:00 pm start

21 Victoria Day

(BC stat. holiday)

TFN Offices closed

22





25

26

27

28 Drumming Longhouse

5:30 - 7:30 pm ~

Advisory Council Meeting

Elders Centre 5:00 - 7:00pm

29 Healing Circle

Elders Centre 5:00 pm start





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Updated May 17

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