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

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.

NTVS Youth Council

 ***UPDATE: Out of respect for the grieving families, NTVS has postponed this scheduled meeting*** 

Attention Nisga’a Ts’amiks Youth (ages 15-29)! NTVS is happy to announce we will be hosting monthly Youth Council Meetings. It will be a safe place to come together and create opportunities to learn, build up our community, and plan youth group activities. 

Our first meeting is scheduled for:

Saturday April 22, 2023 – 12:00pm-4:00pm  

***POSTPONED until further notice***

Together we can/have:

• Create and build the framework for future generations.
• An opportunity to research, learn, and grow your knowledge base about Nisga’a Council and Government.
• Have fun getting to know fellow youths, while learning to work together.
• Gain experience in planning and organizing group activities and travel.

We look forward to learning and growing together!

Please contact Angela at 604-646-4944 if you have any questions, or send an email to:

programscoordinator@tsamiks.com
 

NTVS Elders meetings

NTVS Elder’s meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month (5:30pm - 8:00pm), for the remainder of 2023. 

The next meeting will be:

Tuesday June 13, 2023: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Please contact the NTVS to inform us of any food allergies you may have. 

The 2023 schedule is as follows:

• April 11, 2023
• May 9, 2023
• June 13, 2023
• July 11, 2023
• August 8, 2023
• September 12, 2023
• October 10, 2023
• November 14, 2023
• December 12, 2023

Please note that these dates are subject to change. Announcements will be made if necessary.

2023 NTVS Graduation Feast Registration

Nisga'a Ts'amiks Graduates: Kindergarten, Middle School, Grade 7, and Grade 12, Post Secondary, and Trades Programs are invited to register their accomplishments for recognition at the 2023 NTVS Graduation Feast.

We would like to start preparations for the fast-approaching Graduation season. Please note that proof of graduation will be required for reporting and auditing purposes for certain grades and programs.

To register please read the full description/instructions and fill out the Eventbrite registration: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2023-ntvs-graduate-registration-tickets-593324669057
 

Please note further details about the Dinner/Feast will be provided after the numbers have been confirmed.