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

Youth Kickoff Event

We want to hear from our youth! We will be hosting THREE Ts'amiks Youth Kickoff Events from May 26 to June 4, 2022 in our Gathering Space. Dinner will be provided and each youth that attends will receive a gift card and be entered to win a door prize.   

• Thursday, May 26 (ages 11-13) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Saturday, May 28 (ages 14-17) from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
• Saturday June 4 (ages 18-24) from 12:00 to 2:00 pm

To register, please email carmen@tsamiks.com or call (604) 646-4944 ext. 111

Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society Youth Soccer Camp 

We are proud to partner with ISPARC BC and the Joe Mathias Centre to host our Youth Soccer Camp starting May 15, 2022 with Coach Haedan Turner. 

Haedan is a former University player in Ireland and was the head coach for the I·SPARC - Vancouver Coastal Regional 15U Male soccer team. Haedan has the passion and experience in playing and coaching

Requirements

• Ages 8 to 17
• Co-ed 
• All skill levels welcome 
• Must have proof of vaccination (double dose)
• Rain or Shine
• Running Shoes required/Kleats optional

Dates:

• May 15 and 29
• June 5, 12 and 26

Time:

• U10: 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• U13: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• U17: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Location:

• Capilano Soccer Field, 100 Mathias Rd, West Vancouver, BC 

Register here! 

The deadline to register is May 12, 2022 at 3:00 pm. If you have any questions, please email carmen@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.