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

The NTVS Health & Wellness Grant Initiative provides Nisga'a Ts'amiks members an opportunity to apply for funding to participate in sport, recreational & wellness activities.

You cannot apply for anyone but yourself and your dependants.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

ELIGIBLE & INELIGIBLE EXPENSES - Please Read Carefully

Each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31), Nisga'a citizens whose ordinary residence is within Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society treaty boundary is eligible for a one-time subsidy up to $75.00. The goal is to engage Nisga'a Ts'amiks citizens in health and wellness activities.

Accepted:

• Sports and recreational enrollment fees
• Sport or recreational gear: runners cleats sports uniforms, etc.
• Winter wear (Applicable to Elders aged 55+ and children under 5)
• Spiritual, physical, mental wellness fees not covered under non-insured benefits of the Nation.

Not Accepted:

• Wellness fees covered under non-insured benefits: massage or physiotherapy
• Vitamins or supplements
• Prescriptions
• Active wear clothing and accessories (Shorts, leggings, socks, etc.)
• Activity outlines

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

This program operates on a reimbursement basis. This means that citizens are required to provide receipt of payment with the application grant. Please ensure the entire receipt is sent on screenshots. Receipt date needs to be on the receipt.

Applicants are only permitted to apply for themselves and their dependents (one-time per year)

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

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To APPLY online, please fill out the form below and submit or click here. If you are unable to apply online, please contact healthliaison@tsamiks.com, and they will send you a PDF that you can print and drop off/mail.