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

Education Gift Application

Eligible Ts'amiks can apply for the $150 Education Gift Grant for Ts'amiks students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to assist with back to school supplies. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 14, 2022. 

Things to know: 

• Education Gift approval is subject to verification of Nisga’a citizenship and school enrolment.  
• Parents must provide proof of school enrolment to receive funds. A letter of support from the Principal, teacher, guidance counsellor etc. stating that the student is currently enrolled for the 2022-2023 school year or have the school email education@tsamiks.com stating they are enrolled. 
• Each Form must have a letter attached in order to be processed. (No Screenshots of Google Maps)
• Proof of address may be needed if you’ve recently relocated to Vancouver/Vancouver Affiliated regions, and verification that you have not accessed education funds from a different  Nisga’a office.

Due to our office being closed, members can apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact education@tsamiks.com. 

Nisga'a Language Classes

We will be hosting Nisga'a Language Classes for youth and adults taking place from August 8 to 12, 2022 at the Native Education College, 285 E. 5th Ave. 

• Youth Class (28 and under) - August 8-12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at NEC.
• Adult Class (29+) - August 8-12 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at NEC.

Please note, there are limited spaces per class. To register, please email Carmen at Carmen@tsamiks.com

Salmon Preservation Program Workshops

We will be hosting two Salmon Jarring Workshop for youth starting in August, where we will teach the youth to jar fish using the water bath canning method. 

• Day 1 - Attend on Saturday, August 13 for ages 10 to 14 from 11:00 am - 5:30 pm at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House.

• Day 2 - Attend On Monday, August 15 for ages 15-18 from 11:00 am - 5:30 pm at Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA).

To register, please email Jessica at programassistant@tsamiks.com. Please note: limited spots.

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.