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 Grant Initiative 2025-2026

**Application Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026

Nisga’a Ts’amiks members can apply for a one-time subsidy of up to $75.00 per fiscal year for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 13, 2026. This funding is intended to support participation in sports, recreation, or wellness activities.

Important Information:
- This is a reimbursement-based program. Applicants must submit their receipts along with their application for expenses incurred between April 1, 2025, and March 13, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Applicants must reside within the Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society treaty boundary and provide the following:
- Proof of address
- Nisga’a citizenship number
- Receipts dated between April 1, 2025, and March 13, 2026

Applications may be submitted for both the applicant and their dependents (one application per person, per year).

Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed. All applications must be verified, and approval is subject to confirmation of the activity and the submission of supporting documentation.

Applications are subject to: confirmation of Address, Citizenship #, approval of activity and attached receipts.

Eligible & Ineligible Expenses 

Accepted Expenses
The following items are eligible for reimbursement under the NTVS Health & Wellness Grant:

• Sports or recreational enrollment fees
• Sport or recreational gear (e.g., runners, cleats, uniforms)
• Winter wear (for Elders aged 55+ and children under 5)
• Spiritual, physical, or mental wellness services that are not covered under the Nation’s non-insured health benefits

✘ Not Accepted Expenses

The following items are not eligible for reimbursement under the NTVS Health & Wellness Grant:

• Wellness fees covered under non-insured benefits: massage or physiotherapy
• Vitamins or supplements
• Medical Prescriptions 
• Athletic Wear and or Sports Accessories (shorts, leggings, socks, etc.)​

To APPLY online, please fill out the form below and submit or click here.

 If you are unable to apply online, please contact our team via email at healthliaison@tsamiks.com and they will send you a PDF that you can print and drop off/mail.