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

Basketball Camp

We are proud to partner with ISPARC & the Vancouver Basketball Foundation to launch our very first Youth Basketball Camp! This camp is for Nisga'a Youth ages 8 to 15, all genders and skill levels that will take place Monday, July 4 to Thursday, July 7 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Nash Family Court. 

Dates: July 4, 5, 6 and 7,

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Location: PNE Playgrounds, Nash Family Court, 225 Renfrew Street N 

Deadline: July 3, 2022

Things to Know:

• We play outdoors rain or shine.  
• Water Bottle  
• Gym Attire  
• Running Shoes required  
• Proof of Vaccination 12+ 

Registration is closed.

Grad Attire Application 

If you or your child is graduating from Grade 7 and/or Grade 12 you can apply for Graduation Attire assistance. Once approved, you will receive $100 to help purchase graduation clothing. 

Please fill out the Grad Attire Form here. Completed applications can be sent to the NTVS Office in person, fax or email. The deadline to apply is July 4, 2022. 

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.