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Reconnect and Rejuvenate at Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band)
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• Masking is recommended in Band Office common areas, when you are unwell.
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Drone Operation | April 3, 2025
Please do not approach the drone pilot if the drone is in the air, the pilot does their best to fly at a minimum 30 meters away from bystanders…
Notice Issued: Apr 2 2025
Call Out For Catering | Easter Celebration
Seabird Island Events is seeking bids for: April 21, 2025. Please send quote including charge per plate and contact information.
Notice Issued: Apr 1 2025
Past News & Notices Releases
Community Kitchen & Cedar Bundle Workshop
Join our Nutrition team, Val Thompson & Jaime Peters to make and take bean burritos! We will also make some to sample and share during this…
Notice Issued: Apr 1 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart BC | Creating A FireSmart Home
Your home’s first 1.5-meter perimeter is the most important zone! Keeping this area clear of flammable materials can make all the difference.
Notice Issued: Mar 31 2025
Community Water System Check
While we strive to keep the water system safe and clean, we regret any inconvenience and sincerely thank you for your patience
Notice Issued: Mar 26 2025
Planned Outage | April 3, 2025
BC Hydro has a planned power outage in our area due to a pole replacement.
Notice Issued: Mar 26 2025
Seabird Island Festival | Registration Open
Registration is NOW open for Seabird Island Festival.
Notice Issued: Mar 26 2025
BC First Nations Justice Council | Free Clinic
Join Our Drop-In Legal Clinic Tuesday, April 1 2025 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Notice Issued: Mar 24 2025
Community Notice | Tenancy Agreement
It’s time to come down and sign your Tenancy Agreements! If you are unable to come in during the day, don’t worry…
Notice Issued: Mar 24 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart BC | Wildfire Season Is Here!
A few simple tasks can make all the difference in preventing or saving your home from a wildfire.
Notice Issued: Mar 24 2025
Honouring Our First Responders
Seabird Island invites you to join us on March 26, 2025.
Notice Issued: Mar 21 2025
Youth Field Trip | March, 26 2025
Limited spots (10) available! To participate, you need to register by March 25.
Notice Issued: Mar 21 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart BC | Ember's Spring Cleaning Tips
Did you know that embers from wildfires can travel up to 2 kms and ignite flammable debris around your home?
Notice Issued: Mar 20 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart BC | Ron Brent Elementary Case Study
Example of adapting the FireSmart BC curriculum to an outdoor based learning environment.
Notice Issued: Mar 20 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart BC | Lillooet Tribal Council
Lillooet Tribal Council shares their experience about working collaboratively in the communities.
Notice Issued: Mar 19 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart BC | Leq'á:mel First Nation
Leq’á:mel First Nation shares their experience of working with FireSmart BC…
Notice Issued: Mar 19 2025
Free Magic Workshop | March 24, 2025
Have you always wanted to learn how they do those magic tricks up close and personal?
Notice Issued: Mar 18 2025
Easter Celebration | April 21, 2025
Photo Booth, Make & Take Easter Cookie Bags, Egg Decorating, Make & Take Bannock Bags
Notice Issued: Mar 17 2025
Hearing Clinic With Amplifon
Hearing, screening, adjustments, cleanings, and battery replacements when needed.
Notice Issued: Mar 14 2025
Lab Day / Diabetic Support | Mobile LifeLabs
All Diabetics, and anyone needing their regular bloodwork with a requisition only.
Notice Issued: Mar 14 2025
Event
Spring Break Fair | March 17, 2025
Fun and Door Prizes: Join us for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch lite!
Notice Issued: Mar 13 2025
Event
Seabird Island Band | Elders Walking Program
Monthly Draw: To enter, you will have to show up every time that month.
Notice Issued: Mar 13 2025
Public Notice
Seabird Island Optometry Clinic | April 3-4
For an appointment please contact your Community Health Representative or…
Notice Issued: Mar 13 2025
Public Notice
Strengthening Our Services and Honouring Our Growth
From the beginning, Sq’éwqel’s approach to health and wellness has been guided…
Notice Issued: Mar 13 2025
Event
March Community Kitchen | Wednesday, March 12
Come have an enjoyable and nutritious day with Val Thomson and Jaime Peters!
Notice Issued: Mar 10 2025
Public Notice
Sq'éwqel Youth Wildfire Training Program 2025
This program is designed to provide youth (age 15-30) with a comprehensive…
Notice Issued: Mar 10 2025
Public Notice
Ensuring Pipeline Safety | Key Findings
Please find the summarized findings of the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) investigation regarding…
Notice Issued: Mar 10 2025
Public Notice
Community Infrastructure | Drone Operation
The following areas will be filmed by the Seabird Islands drone, Bird One: the Cultural building site…
Notice Issued: Mar 6 2025
Public Notice
Alexis Dr. | Temporary Water Shut Off
There will be a temporary outage of water on Alexis Drive between 10 and 11 AM.
Notice Issued: Mar 6 2025
Event
MCH | Women's Menstrual Health Workshop
The workshop will go over menstrual education and explain various menstrual products
Notice Issued: Mar 6 2025
Public Notice
Drug Alert | Fraser Health Region
Several samples sold as Fentanyl in the Fraser Health region tested positive for high levels of Carfentanil.
Notice Issued: Mar 6 2025
Public Notice
Cervical Cancer and Pap Tests Available
Cervical cancer screenings and Pap tests available April 15 at Sq’éwqel Doctor’s Office
Notice Issued: Mar 5 2025
Public Notice
BC Cancer Breast Screening | April 15, 2025
Mammograms are available for women ages 40+. Take a positive step for your health and…
Notice Issued: Mar 4 2025
Public Notice
Major Garbage Cancelled This Week
Our roll-off bin truck, used for large garbage and recycling, will be out of service…
Notice Issued: Mar 3 2025
Event
Small Business Startup Workshop
Sq’éwqel is hosting this workshop in partnership with Stó:lō Community Futures.
Notice Issued: Mar 3 2025
Event
2025 Mixed Gender Boxing Class
Join the 2025 Mix Gender Boxing Class at Mill Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Notice Issued: Feb 28 2025
Event
Basic Level First Aid Training Course
We are excited to be offering a Basic Level First Aid course for Seabird Island staff…
Notice Issued: Feb 27 2025
Public Notice
Meet Ember, FireSmart's Official New Mascot
She makes for the perfect FireSmart messenger because of her unique characteristics…
Notice Issued: Feb 27 2025
Public Notice
Call Out For Catering | March/April
Please send Quote including charge per plate and contact information.
Notice Issued: Feb 27 2025
Public Notice
FireSmart Tips To Protect Homes
Did you know simple changes around your home can make the biggest difference?
Notice Issued: Feb 21 2025
Public Notice
Urgent Warning For Community Safety
We share the following information for the safety and well-being of all our people.
Notice Issued: Feb 20 2025
Public Notice
Emergency Management | Community Evacuation Drill
First responders will be going door-to-door to conduct an evacuation drill.
Notice Issued: Feb 21 2025
Event
Free Tickets | Cottonwood 4 (Feb 23, 2025)
Due to the scheduled BC Hydro power outage on Sq’éwqel, free tickets…
Notice Issued: Feb 21 2025
Event
Seabird Island Band | Ripple Report
Updating the Community on the 2024 status of Maria Slough…
Notice Issued: Feb 21 2025
Public Notice
FortisBC Gas Appliance Maintenance Program
FREE service, including free CO detector installation plus furnace filter change…
Notice Issued: Feb 19 2025
Public Notice
12 Months of Safety: February 2025
Join us in spreading kindness and embracing a vibrant message of acceptance!
Notice Issued: Feb 18 2025
Event
Community Nutrition Walk / Run | March 14, 2025
Join us for a fun, healthy community walk/run with activities and lunch!
Notice Issued: Feb 14 2025
Public Notice
Seabird Island Optometry Clinic | February 20-21
For an appointment, please contact your Community Health Representative (CHR) or…
Notice Issued: Feb 14 2025
Public Notice
BC Hydro Power Outage | February 23, 2025
BC Hydro will be performing work to their system in this area that requires them…
Notice Issued: Feb 13 2025
Event
Join Seabird Island Band for Family Day Fun!
Transportation will be available. For further details, please contact Janean with Events.
Notice Issued: Feb 4 2025
Public Notice
Call Out For Catering | February 16, 2025
Please send Quote including charge per plate and contact information.
Notice Issued: Feb 7 2025
Event
SASET Career Fair | February 2025
Seabird Island Employment Services will be providing Bus Transportation the day of the event.
Notice Issued: Feb 4 2025
Public Notice
Reminder: Membership Code Survey Extension
Seabird Island is updating the Membership Code and wants your input!
Notice Issued: Feb 4 2025
Public Notice
Seabird Mobile Diabetes Team
The Mobile Diabetes Team serves First Nations communities across Southern BC…
Notice Issued: Jan 31 2025
Event
Seabird Island Festival | May 23 - 25, 2025
Experience the Seabird Island Festival on May 23 – 25. Stay tuned for more details!
Notice Issued: Jan 30 2025
Event
Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo 2025
Seabird Island Employment Services will be providing Bus Transportation the day of the event.
Notice Issued: Jan 30 2025
Public Notice
12 Months of Safety: January
Stay safe this winter with these essential cold-weather safety tips!
Notice Issued: Jan 30 2025
Event
Sq’éwqel Health Conference
Notice Issued: Jan 24 2025
Public Notice
Membership Code Survey Extension
Seabird Island is updating the Membership Code and wants your input.
Notice Issued: Jan 23 2025
Event
Coming Soon | Cottonwood 4
Cost: Free for participants
Please use the QR Code to select movie & number of attendants.
Notice Issued: Jan 23 2025
Public Notice
BC Housing Project, Phase One (1)
To ensure our Community remains informed, please remember on yílà:welhát (Monday), January 20…
Notice Issued: Jan 17 2025
Meeting
Enbridge: Community Open House
Enbridge is pleased to invite all Seabird Island Community Members to an open house and community dinner!
Notice Issued: Jan 17 2025
Public Notice
Community Update | Band-Provided Transportation
All passengers and drivers are required to wear a mask, while inside a Seabird vehicle.
Notice Issued: Jan 16 2025
Meeting
Joint Health & Safety Committee
Invitation to JHSC members and prospective new members to attend the JHS Committee meeting…
Notice Issued: Jan 15 2025
Public Notice
Community Animal Management Plan Survey
Support Our Community! Help the Lands program improve support for animals and their caregivers.
Notice Issued: Jan 14 2025
Event
National Addictions Awareness Week
Sq’ewqel warmly invites Elders, Community Members, Council, Families, Students, Staff and Partner-Communities…
Notice Issued: Jan 14 2025
Public Notice
Seabird Island Events: CALL OUT FOR CATERING
Please send Quote including charge per plate and contact information.
Notice Issued: Jan 13 2025
Event
Sq'éwqel's (Seabird Island Band) Women's Yoga
Please join the Facebook Group “Seabird Mental Health – Yoga + Wellness” for more information, updates and to sign up for classes.
Notice Issued: Jan 13 2025
Public Notice
Temporary Mask Mandate Returns
The expectation is for this mask mandate to end by spring of 2025, as respiratory illness rates decrease.
Notice Issued: Jan 10 2025
Event
2025 BC Leadership Gathering
Where First Nations Leaders and the B.C. Cabinet come together.
Notice Issued: Jan 8 2025
Public Notice
Infrastructure Department Update | Housing
We are pleased to share that the Housing Team is undergoing notable development.
Notice Issued: Jan 7 2025
SQ’ÉWQEL QUARTERLY BAND MEETING
The Seabird Island Band invites members to the Sq’éwqel Quarterly Band Meeting (Q3) on Wednesday, January 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Notice Issued: Jan 7 2025
Public Notice
UPDATE: Student Allowance Cheque Pick-up
Cheques will remain available for pick-up at the Seabird Island Band Office until January 10, 2025.
Notice Issued: Jan 6 2025
Sq’éwqel Hampers
Sq’éwqel Hampers & Gift Card Pick-Up
Band Members must fill out a form to be eligible for this year’s hampers. You are not required to submit a hamper form again if you have already done so.
