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COMMUNITY NOTICETSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION WEEKLY PUBLICATION THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020

NEW THIS ISSUEPlease do not leave your house during the COVID-19 pandemic except for food and essential supplies.

Shelter in place!

A Message from Education & Skills on COVID-19 Response

Parks and Recreation At-Home Workout Contest

Homemade Salmon Stuffed Bannock Balls Recipe

Don’t Flush Us! A Message from TFN Sewage Plant

Culture Corner: Cedar Stripping

IMPORTANT DATES Wellness Wednesdays: May 13, 20, 27

Special Electronic Session of TFN Legislature: May 11, 13

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A Message from Education & Skills on COVID-19 Pg3-4Special Electronic Session of TFN Legislature Called Pg5Support your local Petro Canada Tsatsu Gas Pg6Rent Relief for TFN Members Pg7BC Temporary Rental Supplement Program Pg8Parks and Recreation: At-Home Workout Contest Pg9Homemade Stuffed Bannock Balls Recipe Pg10Don’t Flush Us! A Message from TFN Sewage Plant Pg11Culture Corner: Cedar Stripping Pg12-14Natural Resources Weekly Update Pg15

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GOVERNMENT SUBMISSIONS

Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response: May 6 Pg16-17CBC News: Province Lays Out COVID-19 Reopening Pg18-22Supporting People with Alcohol Dependency Pg23-24Wellness Wednesdays: Wet’suwet’en Trauma Practitioner Pg25COVID-19 Measures to Help Canadians Pg26Upcoming Cuts to Bus Service in Tsawwassen Pg27BC Provincial Overdose Alert Pg28Cleaning and Disinfectants for Public Settings Pg29-30Matcon Civil: Tsawwassen Drive Asphalting Pg31

Employment & Training Opportunities Pg32

COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING & JOBS

CCCORRRRREECCTIOONNSLast week’s Community Notice included a transcription of a video produced by Executive Council. Councillor Laura Cassidy was quoted as saying COVID-19 “has hit us yet” when in fact she said it “has NOT hit us yet.” We apologize for any confusion caused. There are no reported cases of COVID-19 amongst Tsawwassen Members or on Tsawwassen Lands.


Government Submissions

A Message from Education and Skills on COVID-19 ResponseTo watch the video please visit our website, YouTube channel or social media pages (Facebook or Twitter) and follow the links. For the text version of his statement, please read below.

Transcript of Chrystalynn Gurniak, manager of TFN Education and Skills

My name is Chrystalynn and I am the manager of education and skills development. I hope everyone is well and safe. I would like to share with you what the Education Department has been working on since the closure of our off ices and programs due to COVID19 and keeping our members safe at home. The Education staff have been working hard from home, creating new and interactive programs to share with the community to keep us connected. We have delivered iPads for member students in K-12, most of you should already have them by now and if not they are on there way to you.

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Government SubmissionsThese iPads will help students connect with their teachers and continue their online learning from home. We have 2 full time teachers and 1 part time teacher and 5 Education assistants dedicated to helping our students navigate through the world of online learning. If they have not been in contact with you or your children, please reach out to Catherine Huber at 604-802-7317. Part of your child’s educational learning is physical literacy. Our parks and rec department has been working collaboratively with the community in creating f itness programs. Jesse and Paul have been posting easy to follow exercises in the community newsletter and on Facebook, as well as including pictures of guest stars sharing their f itness ideas and abilities. These contributions have helped to inspire others to stay f it and keep active. They have also included ideas to create equipment from regular household items. Please check them out on Facebook. What is happening around us is temporary but learning our Language and culture is forever. Jesseca and Barb along with our team have been working hard at producing Language and drumming videos to keep learning fun and engaging from home, as well as creating interactive games to play in the language. Please check out the language games on Facebook. Our Youth Centre staff are typically in our kids lives everyday, so they have come up with some new interactive ways to continue to connect with the children and youth in the community. One of the ways they are connecting is through a new game called Spot the Drone. We now have 20 members plus who are playing the game every Thursday. Check them out on

lunches to students throughout the TFN community. If you are a student in K-12 living on Tsawwassen lands and are not currently accessing the lunch program and would like to please contact Pam Rowat at 604-861-9404. Lastly, we have Terry Baird the Employment and Training coordinator here to help you navigate through applying and receiving COVID 19 related emergency benefits funds from the BC government. If you have any questions related to employment and training, please contact Terry at 604.999.7740. We are here together even though we are physically apart, and we will continue to navigate this together as a community. Stay home. Stay safe.

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Since the rise and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments throughout the world have worked quickly to adapt to the situation,

On March 26, all TFN employees who could work from home began doing so, working diligently to adapt to the unique circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With most work now occurring remotely, including a

Executive Council has taken steps to further mitigate risk to residents on Tsawwassen lands by limiting access to the Member Housing Area by non-residents. Funding has been made available to members to support them with the negative

and services have adapted to continue to provide all necessary supports to members.One governance area that has received a great deal of attention from governments across British Columbia and Canada throughout the pandemic is taxation. With a range of amendments and new approaches being enacted by other governments to mitigate negative economic impacts, the Tsawwassen Government has also considered what similar steps may look like for TFN. As any potential amendments to the Property Taxation Act falls under the responsibility of the Legislative Assembly, Executive Council has called a special session of the Legislature running from May 11th, 2020, to May 15th, 2020. Meetings of the Legislature are planned from 5:30pm-9:00pm on Monday, May 11th, and Wednesday, May 13th.

In order to accommodate a meeting of the Legislative Assembly, given the circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings of the Legislature will be held electronically using Zoom software. TFN is following other levels of government who have similarly engaged in such special protocols.

electronic format will run as smoothly as possible and in as cohesive a manner to ordinary legislature meetings as technology will allow. As usual, members of the public will be able to join the meeting online, with details on that to follow.

Government SubmissionsSpecial Electronic Session of TFN Legislature Called



Support your local Petro Canada Tsatsu Gas!Now, more than ever, it’s important to support our local TFN and Member-owned businesses as we all weather this period of economic uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine.Tsatsu Gas, which rebranded last year under Petro Canada, has been more than just a gas station for Tsawwassen First Nation. As a TFN-owned business, the purchases made there come back to the Nation’s general revenues, allowing for reinvestment back into programs and services for Members.

200 litres every two months ($60 annual gas savings), giving back and rewarding its loyal customers.

the business, which continues to operate as an essential service.Tsatsu Gas can be a source of convenience for Members at this time, who not only can purchase gasoline, but also food and drinks, preventing the need to drive to more crowded areas at this time.We ask that you consider showing your support to Tsatsu Gas during this time, to keep a TFN business going forward strongly and proudly.

From your Executive Council,Chief Ken Baird Valerie Cross Steven Stark Louis Ahlm Laura Cassidy



Rent Relief for TFN Members

Due to the recommendation from the Province’s social distancing requirements for the next coming weeks and/months, several businesses and off ices have had to close their doors and ask people to work from home. For many this has meant job loss or reduced wages. Due to these severe restrictions, TFN Members might be facing f inancial hardships in the coming months and be unable to pay their rents. Recognizing these challenges, Executive Council has directed staff to provide rent relief for Members residing in TFN affordable rental units and TFN market rental units in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the province of B.C. enforces a state of public health emergency. No rents will be charged for these units for TFN Members residing currently in TFN rental units starting April 1, 2020. Executive Council also wishes to support TFN Members in non-TFN rental units. To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement. The new BC Temporary Rental Supplement, or BC-TRS, will be administered by BC Housing. This new program will provide a temporary rental supplement to assist eligible low- and moderate-income renters who are struggling to pay their rent as a result of income loss or income reduction due to COVID-19. Eligible tenants will have the benefit paid directly to their landlord, benefitting both the landlord and the tenant. At this time, this is a three-month program.To support TFN Members in non-TFN rental units, TFN staff will provide assistance to all TFN Members in non TFN rental units and non-Members residing in TFN market rental units to receive BC Temporary Rental Supplement from BC Housing.For more information and assistance on both these initiatives, please contact Priyanka Roy, Housing Planner at [email protected] or (604) 785-3856.More information on the BC Temporary Rental Supplement can also be found at:https://www.bchousing.org/COVID-19



BC temporary rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program

The BC-Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) program will provide a temporary rental supplement for April, May and June 2020. It will cover part of the rent for low- and moderate-income renters who have lost income as a result of COVID-19. Applicants will only have to apply once. If they apply in April, they will get payments for all three month. If they apply in May, they will get payments for the two remaining months. It is expected that

The program gives $300 per month for eligible households with no dependents, and $500 per month for eligible households with dependents. Online application process has just gone live and is now open. What we know about the program so far: • Tenants Must Start the Application. • Tenants will need to have all information with them when they apply. The application cannot be paused or saved. The documentation needs to be in digital format for uploading. • A landlord cannot apply on behalf of a tenant. Once an application has been reviewed and assessed as eligible, an email will be sent to the landlord asking them to complete the application process. • Tenants are not eligible if their rent is subsidized by any other government program. There is no explicit statement saying that tenants on First Nation lands renting from First Nation landlords are otherwise not eligible.Program details and information requirements are available here: https://bchousing.org/BCTRSTenants can start the application process here: https://bctrs.bchousing.org/If you need any assistance with this process please contact Housing Planner Priyanka Roy by


PARKS AND RECREATION

WIN A $25 GIFT CARD TO WOOD N FROG COFFEE COMPANY!#SUPPORTLOCAL

AT-HOME WORKOUT CONTEST!

DRAW ON MAY 15!

To enter, submit a photo doing a workout from one of our routines OR submit photos to be featured in one of our upcoming workout routines.

CONTACT

for more information


PARKS AND RECREATION

Homemade

SALMON STUFFED BANNOCK BALLS

By: Jesseca Adams, TFN member & staff

Servings: Preference

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Big thanks to Jesseca Adams, TFN Member, and Language and Culture Coordinator, for sharing her delicious recipe with us! This sofishticated dish combines the taste of land and sea for a flavor that is just right!

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Cooked salmon

Bannock

Dill Crème or cream cheese

Cooking Oil

1. Mix the bannock dough together and form circles with it.

2. Take a small portion (1 tsp) of salmon mixed with dill crème and put it in the center of each bannock circle.

3. Wrap the bannock around the stuffing to form a ball.

4. Deep fry the bannock balls until browned. Serve and enjoy!



The Utilities Team at TFN takes a lot of pride in serving and contributing to our community. Part of our independence as a community involves our utilities managing our own sewage treatment. While doing so has many benefits, our system is much smaller, so we as a community need to be very careful of what we send down our drains and toilets. Here is a friendly reminder of what to keep out of your drains (and toilets) to avoid costly repairs in your home and/or TFN’s sewer system.

Grease, oil and animal fats should never go down the drain! These items contribute mostly to maintenance costs within the sewage system causing build up, clogs, and poor sewer treatment. Grease causes issues from your household drain all the way to the sewage treatment plant and does not belong down the sink or toilet. Always dispose of any grease, oil and animal fats safely into the garbage or with other organics.

Baby Wipes, cosmetic wipes, paper towel, or tissues (Kleenex) – these products are never flushable and do not break down the same way as toilet paper does, all of them are a large contributor of clogs and expensive maintenance repairs.

Q-Tips, cotton pads, or band-aids – these items can easily clump together causing clogs in your household plumbing or at various points of the sewage collection system.

All menstrual products, condoms, and diapers – are designed to not break down in water and can be very large. Flushing these items will cause problems in your home or further in the system.

Dental Floss and hair – found in the sewage system wrapped around pumps. They do not degrade in water, can create a net, and get caught on everything; these items have contributed to very expensive maintenance repairs.

Cigarette Butts – do not break down in water and can cause clogs, it is also a waste of water to flush them and they contain toxic chemicals which pass through sewage treatment to the environment.

Kitty Litter – heavy and does not dissolve in water. The flow of waste from your home and within our system is not fast enough to move the kitty litter along and can result in large clogs involving costly maintenance.

Gum – does not break down in water, is sticky, and can attach itself to the insides of pipes causing clogs basically anywhere.

Medications – cannot be eliminated with sewage treatment, which results in toxic chemicals making their way into our environment or waterways. Old, unused medications should be disposed of at a local pharmacy and NEVER flushed.

The TFN Utilities Team thanks you for your time and consideration regarding this reminder and we hope you are all keeping safe and healthy!


Culture Corner

CEDAR |

THE CEDAR TREE IS VERY SACRED TO OUR PEOPLE IT DOESN'T JUST PROVIDE SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION BUT ALSO IS A SACRED MEDICINE.

Every year around this time we travel to harvest cedar from the cedar trees. We bring a gift of gratitude to the hosting First Nation to express our thanks for allowing us into their forest and onto their land. We also share what we harvest with their elders that cannot go and harvest themselves. We appreciate the host First Nation for always being such gracious hosts. When we arrive to the forest we are shown what trees we can harvest and where we cannot. We gather our tools such as our hatchet, knife, and rope. Once we f ind a cedar tree the most important part of harvesting starts.

important to know that when you take a strip of cedar bark from the tree is does not grow back.

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Culture Corner

You must only take one strip or the tree may not survive. Once you are f inished your prayer and offering you can get to work. Find a spot on the tree and begin your f irst cut with your hatchet and knife always with good thoughts and intentions and you must always be aware and careful while using sharp tools.

Begin your strip and once you have the width size you want you cant start cutting upwards and soon you will expose the smooth, wet under bark and you can start pulling upwards. It is no easy task and sometimes your strip will go all the way to the top of the tree! This is when your rope comes in handy. Once your strip is off of the tree that is when the real hard work begins. You must now f ind a spot to sit and get comfortable because you need to use your knife to separate the outer rough bark from the soft and damp inner bark because that is the part you will use to make your projects such as hats, shawls, mats, baskets and so much more!

It takes time and patience while doing this work but once you are done you feel so accomplished and proud of what you have achieved and so happy with the thoughts of what you can create. Now that you have a beautiful clean strip of bark you can roll it up to bring home.

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Culture CornerWhen you get home with your hard earned reward of beautiful red cedar you still have MORE work ahead. When you have your cedar home it will be dry so you must soak it in water

what is called a jerry stripper to cut your cedar into manageable pieces so that you can start your projects.

Because we are unable to harvest this year I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about cedar harvesting and all the hard work that goes into it.

ancestors once lived and survived and to be grateful for the ones that learned these skills and passed it on to us and I hope that our next generations will keep this tradition alive. When I reflect on my few journeys out to the forest to harvest I remember what a beautiful experience it was with friends and family some seasoned and some just learning, hearing the songs echo through the trees being one with nature and appreciating the land we sometimes take for granted it makes me proud to be a f irst nation aboriginal person and to be able to experience my culture. I want to hear about your experiences , stories, pictures and teachings please share in the comments on my Facebook page. Jesseca Adams (Language & Culture)ALL MY RELATIONS

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Natural Resources UpdateYour Natural Resources Department weekly update for May 7-13TFN Members:The maintenance for our live crab tank is complete now and we have fresh crab in the tank.If you would like to stop in to pick up any crab please feel free to contact any or our team at the phone numbers in the text box below to make arrangements to come by during office hours. Walking trail along the TFN foreshore:Last week our department was directed by EC to close off the walking trail along the foreshore from public access during COVID 19 to protect all the sensitive plants that are in our foreshore. We have taped all access points to the trail, and we are waiting to get signs to put up at these access points as well.

CONTACTS

Tide Charts for May 7-13

604.943.4199

Mike Baird, Fisheries 604.762.1467

604.230.7174

604.862.6376

Krystal Lockert, Manager 604.948.5211

Liana Williams, Administrative Asst 604.202.0415

Peter Grann, NR Technician 604.828.2568

Thursday 7 Friday 8 Saturday 9 Sunday 10

05:20 - 4.3m 00:30 - 2.8m 01:24 - 3.0m 02:23 - 3.2m

12:15 - 0.7m 05:53 - 4.3m 06:28 - 4.1m 07:04 - 4.0m

19:13 - 4.2m 12:57 - 0.5m 13:39 - 0.4m 14:23 - 0.5m

20:11 - 4.4m 21:08 - 4.4m 22:06 - 4.4m

Wind: NW 15-20 Wind: NW 10-20 Wind: NW 10-15 Wind: NW 10-15

Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13

03:31 - 3.3m 04:52 - 3.3m 06:22 - 3.1m

07:42 - 3.8m 08:24 - 3.5m 09:17 - 3.3m

15:09 - 0.7m 15:58 - 0.9m 16:48 - 1.2m

23:03 - 4.4m 23:59 - 4.3m


Community SubmissionsJoint statement on Province of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

“Today we are announcing 23 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 2,255 cases in British Columbia.

“Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 852 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 1,046 are in the Fraser Health region, 124 are in the Island Health region, 179 are in the Interior Health region and 54 are in the Northern Health region.

“We are saddened to report three new COVID-19 related deaths: one in the Island Health region and two in Vancouver Coastal Health region, for a total of 124 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones.

“In the last day, there were no new long-term care or assisted-living facility outbreaks. In total, 17 facilities and five acute-care units have active outbreaks, with outbreaks now declared over at 17 care facilities.

May 6, 2020

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Community Submissions“Public health teams are also providing support to a number of community outbreaks, actively contact tracing those who may be directly affected and their close contacts.

“There are seven confirmed positive cases at Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry, 56 at Superior Poultry in Coquitlam and 35 at United Poultry in Vancouver. There are also 134 inmates and staff confirmed positive at the Mission Institution federal correctional centre, as well as 16 positive cases of COVID-19 connected to the Kearl Lake plant in Alberta.

“To date, 1,494 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered. Of the total COVID-19 cases, 74 individuals are hospitalized, and 19 of those are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.

“We are not yet ready to make any changes to the measures we have in place – just this week, new outbreaks have emerged. Without continued vigilance, hot spots will quickly flare.

“We must chart a safe path forward together – one that will protect our province and give us the confidence that we can stay safe while increasing our social connections.

“As Premier John Horgan has said, finding the right balance in this next phase of COVID-19 requires all us to work together, to follow our playbook principles and remember the basics of keeping a safe physical distance from others, with fewer faces and open spaces.

“We must also continue to show kindness and compassion to those around us, as we remain 100% committed. It is in all of our hands. Let’s remember to wash them.”

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Resources:

Victims of family and sexual violence can find support from VictimLinkBC at: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/priority-populations/people-who-may-be-or-are-experiencing-violence

Or by calling 1 800 563-0808

Victims of family and sexual violence can find support from Women’s Support Services at: https://www.bwss.org/

Or by calling 1 855 687-1868 or texting 604 652-1867

For the provincial health officer’s orders, notices and guidance, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

To learn where, when and how people with symptoms can be tested, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/testing

The COVID-19 self-assessment app, which includes details about where, when and how to be tested, can be downloaded here: https://bc.thrive.health/

For information on how returning travellers can submit self-isolation plans, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/returningtravellers

For mental health and anxiety support, visit: www.bouncebackbc.ca

Or: www.anxietycanada.com

For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/

Or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.

For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/covid19


Community Submissions

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Community SubmissionsSupporting People

with Alcohol Dependency during COVID-19

Reducing Alcohol Consumption Abruptly can be Dangerous

During the pandemic, most of us are living more isolated lives to prevent the spread of the virus. We are either home alone or spending time only with the family members who live in the same household. This situation can be especially challenging for individuals who are dependent on alcohol.

ALCOHOL CAN BE A COPING MECHANISM

Some of our family members may be using alcohol as a way to cope during this crisis, while others may be drinking heavily on a daily basis or in binges and need access to alcohol. Some family members may feel pressured to reduce their alcohol consumption or to stop drinking altogether. Others may no longer have access to alcohol and might seek out other sources to self-medicate.

We need to support each other with compassion and lateral kindness during this time of uncertainty. Reduced alcohol use can lead to physical and psychological symptoms. An abrupt loss of access to alcohol can lead to a state of acute alcohol withdrawal or, in severe cases, a life-threatening medical emergency.

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For more information about COVID-19, visit www.fnha.ca coronavirus

TIPS FOR SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY

Learn to spot the signs of alcohol withdrawal and how to manage symptoms.

Explore options to manage alcohol withdrawal by talking to your community health workers.

Be open to the idea that a loved one continuing their regular use of alcohol in appropriatequantities may be the safest option at this time, particularly if your community has limitedaccess to medical professionals.

Learn about drinking safely during the pandemic here.

MILD TO MODERATE SYMPTOMS

Mild to moderate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can appear as early as 2–12 hours after a person stops drinking. The symptoms usually peak 24–72 hours after their last drink and may last for several days. Symptoms include:

Lying down in a quiet room with dim lighting, being in a positive and supportive environment, eating

consult with a health professional. A doctor may be able to prescribe medications to help withdrawal symptoms and manage alcohol cravings.

SEVERE SYMPTOMS

Severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually emerge 2–5 days after a person stops drinking. Symptoms include:

Fever

Extreme agitation

Extreme confusion

Hallucinations – feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there.

space or have jerky body movements. After a seizure ends, a person may feel sleepy and willnot remember what happened.

If these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.Hospitalization may be necessary. Severe symptoms can result in death if untreated.

Anxiety or nervousness

Feeling depressed

Feeling tired

Shakiness

Mood swings

Not being able to think clearly

Having nightmares

Large pupils

Sweating

Headaches

Nausea and/or vomiting

Loss of appetite

Faster heart rate

Pale skin

Uncontrollable twitching

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COVID-19 MEASURES TO HELP CANADIANSYou may be eligible to receive some of these credits and benefits the

Government of Canada has introduced to help Canadians during the

COVID-19 pandemic.

CANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT (CERB)The CERB provides temporary income support to workers who have stopped working and are

without employment or self-employment income for reasons related to COVID-19. The benefit

amount of $2,000 will be paid in blocks of four weeks (up to a maximum of 16 weeks).

Canadians can now apply for CERB through My Account or the automated phone line.

GOOD AND SERVICES TAX/HARMONIZED SALES TAX (GST/HST) CREDITThe Government provided a one-time special payment on April 9, 2020. This payment doubles the

maximum annual GST/HST credit payment amounts for the 2019-20 benefit year. The average boost

for those eligible will be close to $400 for single individuals and $600 for couples.

You will get the extra payment amount automatically if you normally receive the GST/HST credit

and have filed a 2018 tax return.

CANADA CHILD BENEFIT (CCB)The Government increased the maximum annual CCB payment amounts, for the 2019-20 benefit year,

by up to $300 per child. The overall increase for families will be on average $550 (approximately).

You will get the extra payment amount automatically as part of your May payment if you normally

receive the CCB, have filed a 2018 tax return, and have a child under the age of 18.

The income tax deadline for individuals has been extended to June 1, 2020, and the deadline to pay amounts owed has been extended to September 1, 2020.

MY ACCOUNTcanada.ca/my-cra-account

BENEFIT ENQUIRIES1-800-387-1193

GENERAL TAX ENQUIRIES1-800-959-8281

CRA COVID-19 INFORMATION

canada.ca/cra-coronavirus

TERRITORIAL TAX AND BENEFIT ENQUIRIES (ACCESSIBLE FROM 867 AREA CODE ONLY)

1-866-426-1527

CRA AUTOMATED PHONE SERVICE FOR CERB

1-800-959-2019 or

1-800-959-2041

CHILD AND FAMILY BENEFITScanada.ca/child-family-benefits



On May 18, 2020 TransLink will suspend bus routes near the First Nation of Tsawwassen and make further service reductions on all routes in Metro Vancouver. Suspended routes602 Bus: Tsawwassen Heights to Bridgeport 603 Bus: Beach Grove to Bridgeport

619 Bus: Boundary Bay to South Delta Rec Centre bus routes include:

601 Bus: South Delta/Boundary Bay to Bridgeport via Ladner 609 Bus: TFN to South Delta Exchange in Tsawwassen 620 Bus: Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Bridgeport via Hwy 17A

community. From tomorrow we will sharing information about these changes with customers and we

their transit travel using the trip planner available at translink.ca/servicechanges.These changes are a necessary measure to maintain service on routes and times with continued high demand. We have prioritized bus route suspensions to minimize disruptions to customers as much as possible: all suspended routes have either nearby alternate routes or very low ridership. With ridership down by over 80%, TransLink is losing $75 million per month while still providing transit for essential workers. Although transit has been deemed an essential service, relief funding

Transit plays a unique and critical role in a functioning economy to help move workers, students and

resume service and are working closely with the Province of British Columbia to ensure this funding

UPCOMING CUTS TO BUS SERVICE IN TSAWWASSEN



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Coronavirus COVID-19

CLEANING AND DISINFECTANTS FOR PUBLIC SETTINGS

BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Health

This document provides advice to public groups, transit, schools, universities, and other institutions in BC on cleaning for non-health care settings.

Good cleaning and disinfection are essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in BC.

Cleaning for the COVID-19 virus is the same as for other common viruses. Cleaning products and disinfectants that are regularly used in households are strong enough to deactivate coronaviruses and prevent their spread.

Remove items that cannot be easily cleaned (e.g., newspapers, magazines, books, toys).

Clean and disinfect highly touched surfaces at least twice a day and when visibly dirty (e.g., door knobs, light switches, cupboard handles, grab bars, hand rails, tables, phones, bathrooms, keyboards).

General cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces should occur at least once a day.

Cleaning: the physical removal of visible soiling (e.g., dust, soil, blood, mucus). Cleaning removes, rather than kills, viruses and bacteria. It is done with water, detergents, and steady friction from cleaning cloth.

Disinfection: the killing of viruses and bacteria. A disinfectant is only applied to objects; never on the human body.

All visibly soiled surfaces should be cleaned before disinfection.

Recommendations:

For cleaning, water and detergent (e.g., liquid dishwashing soap), or common household cleaning wipes should be used, along with good physical cleaning practices (i.e., using strong action on surfaces).

Cleaning

For disinfection, common household disinfectants such as ready-to-use disinfecting wipes and pre-made solutions (no dilution needed) can be used. Use the figure and table below for guidance. Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions printed on the bottle.

Disinfection

Make sure to wash hands with plain soap and water after cleaning

or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

OR

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1:100 dilution Chlorine: householdbleach – sodium hypochlorite (5.25%)*10 ml bleach to 990 ml water

1:50 dilution Chlorine: householdbleach - sodium hypochlorite (5.25%)*20 ml bleach to 980 ml water

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATs):noted as ‘alkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides’ on the product label

Agent and concentration Uses

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If you have fever, a new cough, or arehaving difficulty breathing, call 8-1-1.Non-medical inquiries (ex. travel, physical distancing):

1-888-COVID19 (1888-268-4319)or text 604-630-0300

Coronavirus COVID-19

CLEANING AND DISINFECTANTS FOR PUBLIC SETTINGS

BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Healthsease Control | BC Mi

Used for disinfecting surfaces (e.g., hand railings, grab handles, door knobs, cupboard handles). Make fresh daily and allow surface to air dry naturally.

Used for disinfecting surfaces contaminated with bodily fluids and waste like vomit, diarrhea, mucus, or feces (after cleaning with soap and water first). Make fresh daily and allow surface to air dry naturally.

Used for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces (e.g., counters, hand rails, door knobs).

Used for disinfecting surfaces(e.g., floors, walls, furnishings).

Ensure disinfectant product has a Drug Identification Number (DIN) on its label.Follow product instructions for dilution, contact time and safe use.All visibly dirty surfaces should be cleaned BEFORE disinfecting (unless otherwise stated on the product).

Number (DIN):A DIN is an 8-digit number given by Health Canada

for use in Canada.

Bleach: sodium hypochlorite (5.25%)Hydrogen peroxide (0.5%)Alkyl dimethyl ammoniumchlorides

against coronavirus:

DIN12345678

Check label and directions

for use

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Dellanno, Christine, Quinn Vega, and Diane Boesenberg. “The antiviral action of common household disinfectants and antiseptics against murine hepatitis virus, a potential surrogate for SARS coronavirus.” American journal of infection control 37.8 (2009): 649-652.

Provincial Infection Prevention Control Network of British Columbia. “Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Providing Healthcare to Clients Living in the Community.” (2014). https://www.picnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/PICNet_Home_and_Community_Care_Guidelines_2014_.pdf

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Hydrogen Peroxide 0.5%

List of disinfecting agents and their working concentrations known to be effective against coronaviruses :1,2

See Health Canada’s List of hard-surface disinfectants for use against coronavirus (COVID-19) for specific brands and disinfectant products.

IPC v2.0

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RAVCON May 7, 2020 Dear resident, We hope that you and those you love are well, and remain that way throughout these challenging times. As previously shared in our notices of beginning back on February 23, 2018, Ravcon Civil Constructors is performing ongoing work along Tsawwassen Drive south of Highway 17 that may from time to time impact traffic flows. On Monday, May 11 we will be again out on the road to place the final asphalting overlay. We anticipate being fully complete by May 18, dependent upon weather and mitigation of any challenges that the current pandemic controls may bring to our suppliers and sub-contractors. Single Lane Alternating Traffic will continue to be managed as outlined in the traffic plans on the next page, with wait times limited to 5 minutes or less whenever possible. Please watch for our staff as well as machinery and trucks during construction activities. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation. RAVCON Civil Constructors JV

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Current Employoyment & Training Opportunities for TFN Membersrs Updated May 7, 2020

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 Adrian MacNair at 604-948-5245 to subscribe.)

Contact Terry Baird, Employment Coordinator: 604-948-5310 or 604-999-7740 - email [email protected]

Tsawwassen First Nation General Counsel (Full-Time)

Posted April 23, open until filled

Infant and Toddler Worker ECE (Full-Time)

Posted February 13, Open until filled

Gardener (Full-Time)

Posted February 6, Open until filled

EI Benefits for TFN Members If Members require assistance with EI applications, please contact Terry Baird at 604.999.7740

TFN/KPU Farm School Learn farming on the Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School – April – October on Wednesday – Friday

Please contact Terry Baird for more information

BCIB Coordinator, Indigenous Communities

Posted March 5

Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project Various labour job opportunities – May, June and July 2020

Please see accompanying PDF file for 3 month labour breakdown postings

Needs of the Community Society What the L! Workshop – Get your Learners License

For anyone wanting to take their L! Exam in the future, please contact Terry Baird

Native Education College for Indigenous Business Customer Service and Hospitality – September 2020

Amazon (Tsawwassen Lands) Warehouse Team Members

Please contact Terry Baird for more information

BA Blacktop Contractors Various Contractor opportunities

Ideal Welders Ltd. Various Welder opportunities (Annacis Island)

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