PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Our P&S Team is made up of three staff team members who facilitate and manage programs for Ts'amiks living in the interior of Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Our focus is to provide services for all Nisga'a members and create programs for youth, children and Elders. 

Our team also overlooks Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society events, which include; fish distribution, Hoobiyee and annual holiday celebrations throughout the year. If you would like to receive updates on our programs and events please visit here.

CURRENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Nisga'a Language Classes 

We will be offering Sim’algax Learning Classes from December 19-23, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in our Gathering Space led by G̱alksi-De’entkw (Peter McKay). 

It’s a command-based approach, consisting of daily and interactive vocabulary with a gradual process of storytelling. We will begin with unit one of the First Nations Essentials guide that is used in school-based language courses throughout BC. No paper or pens are required, we will learn the language by using the language. Most importantly, we will have fun.

Registration Closed - To be put on the waitlist, please email carmen@tsamiks.com

Counselling Services

We have partnered with Makwag Consulting to offer free counselling for Ts'amiks members from November 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 via Zoom or phone. They have male and female Counsellors available to assist you seven days a week from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. 

Topics can include:

• Effective Strategies for Coping
• Covid-19
• Stress, anxiety and depression

If interested, please contact Kelsey for a referral at (604) 646-4944 or email kelseyc@tsamiks.com

Health & Wellness

Nisga’a citizens whose ordinary residence is within the Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society treaty boundary is eligible for a subsidy up to $75.00 to help our Nisga’a Ts’amiks citizens engage in health and wellness activities. This program operates on a reimbursement basis, which means that citizens are required to provide receipt of payment with the application for the grant. 

Acceptable Expenses:   

• Sport or recreational enrolment fees  
• Sport or recreational gear: runners, cleats, sport uniform etc.  
• Winter wear (applicable for Elders aged 55+ and children 5 and under only.)  
• Spiritual, physical, mental wellness fees not covered under non-insured benefits of the Nisga'a Nation  

Expenses not applicable:  

• Wellness fees covered under non-insured benefits: massage or physiotherapy  
• Vitamins or supplements (may be covered under non-insured benefits)  
• Prescriptions  
• Active wear clothing and accessories (Leggings, socks, shorts, sports bra, sweatbands)   ​ 

To APPLY online, please click here. If you are unable to apply online, please contact administration@tsamiks.com and they will send you a PDF that you can print and drop-off/mail.