Community Notices
Reconnect and Rejuvenate at Seabird Island
After two years of isolation, Seabird Island looks forward to safely reopening our doors and bringing our community back together. We recognize the toll COVID-19 has taken on our collective mental, emotional, and spiritual health. While the pandemic challenged us all, it could not break our bonds. Now we eagerly anticipate renewed social interaction between staff and community members.
Seabird plans to resume in-person gatherings, including meetings, workshops, ceremonies, and community dinners. We welcome visitors to join upcoming events like our high school graduation, provided they follow our COVID-19 precautions. Most importantly, we look forward to seeing our elders, youth, and all community members once again.
As we open our doors, safety remains the top priority. Our COVID-19 protections include:
- Mandatory masking in all Band Office common areas
- Providing ample hand sanitizer
- Continued hand washing reminders
- Asking those feeling unwell to stay home
- Encouraging vulnerable groups to take precautions after large gatherings
The future shines brightly as we come back together. Seabird Island’s light was never extinguished during the darkest days. Now we emerge stronger, more resilient, and filled with joyful anticipation for collective healing. Join us as we reopen our wings.
Seabird Island Story
June 2024
Our Latest Schedule
June 1 – 15 2024
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June 25, 2024
Seabird Island Youth – Leaders In Training Program
Leaders in Training (LIT) is a two-day training program for Youth aged 13 – 17 to gain valuable leadership skills in a recreation setting through fun, interactive activities and learning sessions. Following completion of LIT training, participants will have an opportunity to practice what they have learned in summer leadership roles, while gaining job experience and having fun, by working with our summer drop-in camp for children ages 6-12.
Would you like to:
- Develop leadership skills?
- Learn to plan recreation programs?
- Have some fun with other teens?
- Earn some money this summer?
Youth must have completed grade 7 to register for the Leaders in Training program.
Please contact roy.bedford@seabirdisland.ca if you have any questions or need an LIT registration form
June 25, 2024
School’s Out: Summer Fun Club
Drop-in summer program for children 6 – 12
You can expect:
- Games
- Culture
- Crafts
- Sports
- Outings
- Music
- Nature & Outdoors
- Cooking
When: July 2 – August 30 (except holidays) Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Mill Hall Annex
June 25, 2024
Sq’éwqel Arts Gala
Families and friends are welcome to join us for a night of film, art, and music! Presented by Youth from the community.
- When: July 17, 2024 | 6 – 8 pm
- Where: Seabird Youth Centre
There will be food, drinks, and snacks!
Contact Robert Dunning for more information: 604-819-2781
June 25, 2024
Sq’éwqel Youth Rock Climbing Club
Learn the skills to rock climb and improve your strength with the help of climbing coach Adam Palmer. Safety is the top priority. Youth will learn how to safely belay each other and set up ropes.
- Locations and Times TBD each week
- Transportation, snacks and water provided
- No experience required
- Age: 13-20
Youth will have the opportunity to climb indoors and outdoors, connecting with nature in a different way.
Rock climbing builds physical and mental strength and teaches us to rely on each other. This sport will push you while also teaching you about focus and self-trust.
Contact Robert Dunning to register: 604-819-2781
June 23, 2024
Community Notice – Band Office Curb Replacement
Blue Sea Curbing will be working on the curb letdown (concrete ramps for the sidewalk).
Below are the confirmed dates:
- Demo: Monday, June 24
- Installation: Wednesday, June 26
Contact Demi Peters for more information: 604-796-2177
June 20, 2024
Garbage & Recycling Temporary Schedule Change
Garbage, recycling, and major garbage pick-up are rescheduled due to office closures on Monday, June 24, for Staff Development, and Monday, July 1, for Canada Day.
Below are the confirmed dates:
- Garbage day: Tuesday, June 25 and Tuesday, July 2
- Recycling: Wednesday, June 26 and Wednesday, July 3
- Major Garbage (core): Thursday, July 4
June 19, 2024
SIB Pet Challenge
Rules:
- Weekly Challenges will be posted weekly on the Lands Facebook page according to the schedule.
- Each challenge will specify what is required, whether it is a photo or a video and where to deliver.
- Deadline for submission is September 3. You can submit at any time before this date. The results will be published on September 6.
- More challenges you complete, the more points you get! Note that there are bonus points to be won.
- Have fun! Enjoy a summer of bonding with your pets.
Email your pictures and questions to: animal.services@seabirdisland.ca
June 18, 2024
Event – Rescheduled to June 25th – Enbridge Sunrise Information Session
Enbridge is pleased to invite all Seabird Island community members to an upcoming meeting on the proposed Sunrise Expansion Program (Project).
June 18, 2024
National Indigenous Fisheries Institute – ITSD Hub Internship Opportunity
The ITSD Hub is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join their team for a 3-month paid internship. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to the development of training initiatives that support Indigenous Peoples in the fisheries and oceans sector.
Indigenous youth aged 19-30 from across Canada can apply and are asked to apply by sending a resume and a short statement on why you would like to intern with the Hub, to info@itsdhub.ca
- 3-month paid Internship for Indigenous
youth (ages 19-30) from across Canada - 35hrs/week of remote work
- Gain experience and support Indigenous
training in fisheries - Deadline 5pm EST – June 28, 2024
June 14, 2024
Youth Employment Program (YEP) Informational BBQ!
Date: June 20
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Where: Outside Seabird Youth Centre
Do you want to learn about the World-of-Work?
Intake #1
Start Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
To find out more about the YEP program, please contact the Employment Centre:
Phone: 604-796-6865.
June 13, 2024
Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island Band) Education Awards
Date: June 20
Doors Open: 4:45 pm
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Seabird Island Band Office Gym
Buffet Dinner, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Photo Booth, Kona Ice (Snow Cones), Door Prizes!
Come and Celebrate Our Seabird Students!
Special Recognition of: Post-Secondary Graduates, Grade 12 graduates and Honor Roll Students.
June 12, 2024
Location Update: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration!
Date: June 21
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Seabird Island Band Office Gym
Make & Takes – Dinner and Cookies in a Bag, Learn to Make Bannock and Strawberry Freezer Jam, Craft Friendship Bracelets & Hair Ties, Make a Medicine Pouch, Poetry Reading with Columpa Bobb, Halq’eméylem Display, and much more!
June 12, 2024
Membership Code Family Gathering
Are you and your family interested in learning more about the Membership Code revision? We would like to meet with you and your family to share information on the Membership Code amendments. Your Opinion Matters!
Please contact Simone Jimmie from Seabird’s Membership Program to learn more!
Phone: 604-796-2177
Email: membership@seabirdisland.ca
June 10, 2024
Fraser Salmon Bulletin No: 2024-1 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
This is the first Fraser Salmon Bulletin for the 2024 season. These bulletins will be provided every two to four weeks until mid-October. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide you with the links and information to keep yourself up to date on in-season fishing information.
June 10, 2024
Reminder: Indigenous Community Liaison – Seabird Island Band
Elections Canada is looking for a motivated individual from the Seabird community to serve as an Indigenous Community Liaison for the October 19th Provincial Election polling station.
Training will be provided by Elections Canada prior to the election day on October 19th.
This is an important paid opportunity to help facilitate a positive voter experience and ensure Indigenous voices are heard and respected in the upcoming Provincial Election.
Interested community members should contact:
Membership (Simone Jimmie)
Phone: 604-796-2177 | Email: Membership@seabirdisland.ca
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June 10, 2024
HOUSING WAITLIST – JUNE 2024
For your convenience, the housing waitlist is now hosted on our rental housing and waitlist page.
June 7, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration!
Date: June 21
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Make & Takes – Dinner and Cookies in a Bag, Learn to Make Bannock and Strawberry Freezer Jam, Craft Friendship Bracelets & Hair Ties, Make a Medicine Pouch, Poetry Reading with Columpa Bobb, Halq’eméylem Display, and much more!
View Full Details
June 7, 2024
Child & Family Jurisdiction: Taking Care of Our Own
Five Contest Winners
Thank you to all 62 participants for completing the Word Scramble!
Answeres: CHILD, HEALING, FAMILY and COMMUNITY.
Two winners – $100 Gift Certificate each to Agassiz Produce
Congratulations to Richard Louie & Joan Peters
Thank you for all 3 beautiful Colouring Contest entries!
Three Winners – $20 Gift Certificate each to Cabin Fever Bakery
Congratulations to Doreen McIntyre, Laurie Thomas & Bella James
June 7, 2024
Internet Outage
Dear Seabird Island Community,
On Friday, June 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM (noon) TELUS will be performing standard maintenance on Seabird Island’s Fibre Optic internet line.
This work will result in a temporary internet outage within the Community, which will last for an estimate one (1) hour.
Additionally, please know that during that hour, calls and emails cannot be answered by the Band Office or other Seabird Island facilities.
June 7, 2024
Heat Warning Information and Air Quality information
As summer approaches it is a good time to remind everyone of the upcoming summer season. Climate change has made our summers warmer and unpredictable. In the last few years there have been some extremely warm summers. View full details for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Bonnie Nickel at 604-795-0297 or by email at bonnie@seabirdisland.ca
Navinder Gill at 604-798-3871 or by email at navinder.gill@seabirdisland.ca
May 30, 2024
Enbridge Cathodic Protection Check
Please be advised that throughout the first week of June, 2024, Enbridge is conducting their Annual Cathodic Protection Check to ensure the cathodic system continues to function properly.
May 30, 2024
Pesticide Spraying
Please note that there will be pesticide spraying on Friday, May 31, in the areas outlined in red on the attached map.
Temporarily, please ensure young children and pets stay off the fields during this work and for 24 hours after.
Thank you for understanding.
May 30, 2024
Community Meeting
Enbridge is pleased to invite all Seabird Island community members to an upcoming meeting to learn more about the proposed Sunrise Expansion Program.
Come meet with Enbridge representatives to hear Project updates and learn more about ongoing Enbridge activities near Seabird Island. Enbridge will be available to collect your input and answer questions you might have.
Raffle and door prizes will be available.
Snacks included.
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Time: Doors open 4:00 p.m.
Enbridge presentation 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.
Location: Seabird Island Gymnasium
Session facilitated by Jay Hope
More information:
Rikki Beaudet, Strategist, Community
& Indigenous Engagement
rikki.beaudet1@enbridge.com
778-349-3454
Door Prizes include a Yeti Cooler
and Chrome Book!
*Bring in this invitation card for an
extra chance in the draw!
May 24, 2024
Job Opportunity: Indigenous Community Liaison – Seabird Island Band
Elections Canada is looking for a motivated individual from the Seabird community to serve as an Indigenous Community Liaison for the October 19th Provincial Election polling station.
Training will be provided by Elections Canada prior to the election day on October 19th.
This is an important paid opportunity to help facilitate a positive voter experience and ensure Indigenous voices are heard and respected in the upcoming Provincial Election.
Interested community members should contact:
Membership (Simone Jimmie)
Phone: 604-796-2177 | Email: Membership@seabirdisland.ca
May 16, 2024
We Are Hiring!
Available Positions:
School’s Out Program Leader | Aboriginal Infant Development Coordinator | Director of Community Infrastructure | Records Coordinator | Early Childhood Educator | Recovery Home Support Worker | On Call Cook | Aboriginal Education Coordinator
Explore Your Career Opportunities at:
www.seabirdisland.ca/careers/
May 16, 2024
Reminder: Community Meeting – Proposed Biogas Plant
Join us today @ 5 PM to discuss the proposed Biogas Plant for Seabird Island.
Online Teams link: https://bit.ly/4dGN642
May 16, 2024
Reminder: Canucks VS Oilers Watch Party
Seabird Island community members are welcome to attend the Vancouver Canucks VS Edmonton Oilers tonight!
Free Indian tacos, snacks, and beverages!
Location: Seabird Band Office Gym
Please Note: This is a drug and alcohol free event.
May 13, 2024
Seabird Island Festival 2024 Cordially Invites You To Our Coastal Jam
Co-hosted by Sq’éwqel & Lummi Blackhawks
When: May 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Seabird Band Island Gym
Dinner at 6:00 pm | Contests!
May 10, 2024
Wellbriety Sessions
Struggling with substances?
Impacted by someone, who is struggling with substances?
Wellbriety Sessions can offer support, while you are on your healing journey, no matter where you are on the red road path.
May 10, 2024
Trust Cheques
For Band Members, who turned 18 years of old between January 1 and May 31 of 2024.
May 10, 2024
Mask Update – Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
Masks are no longer required in healthcare settings.
May 10, 2024
Seabird Island Community Clean-up
For a list of recyclable items, view full details.
When: May 9 – 19
May 10, 2024
Seabird Clean-up Week
For bin locations, view full details.
When: May 9 – 21Items Not Accepted
May 10, 2024
Spring Fling Cleanup Contest
Yards will be judged on: Creativity, visual appeal, use of space, and overall effort.
May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024
Canucks VS Oilers Watch Party
Seabird Island community members are welcome to attend the Vancouver Canucks VS Edmonton Oilers.
Location: Seabird Band Office Gym
May 9, 2024
Organizational Update
Seabird Island Chief and Council would like to take the opportunity to share the most recent organizational update.
May 7, 2024
Seabird Island Community School’s Celebration
MONTHLY ATTENDANCE AND ÉYMEXW AWARD CELEBRATION
Families are welcome to join us to honour students with perfect attendance, students who have made significant personal accomplishments, and to hear a song from our youngest learners.
May 7, 2024
BEAR ALERT
Bear sighting on Sthitsem Road
Bears are out this time of year, please reduce the risk of a bear encounter by keeping your yard clean.
May 6, 2024
HOUSING WAITLIST – MAY 2024
For your convenience, the housing waitlist is now hosted on our rental housing and waitlist page.
May 2, 2024
May 1, 2024
