Stz'uminus News & Events


Funds Distribution Application

Wednesday November 30 @ 10:50am

Here is the Funds Distribution Application, please drop off or fax to the Administration Office at 250-245-3012.

Letter from Coast Salish Development Corporation regarding 2011 Distribution

NOTICE to all Stz’uminus Band Member RE – 2011 Distribution

Stz’uminus First Nation Distribution Policy

SFN Funds Distribution Application


Healthy Living Night

Wednesday November 16 @ 3:35pm

Wednesday, November 16, 4:30 to 8:00 at the Health Centre
Information about all the Healthy and fun activities here in our community! Free Light Supper buffet Lots of Door Prizes Goodies & Silliness for the little kids (and big kids) Interesting people and ideas to share!


Next Flu Vaccination clinic

Thursday November 10 @ 9:22am

Please note the time and location of our next Flu Vaccination clinic

When: Wednesday November 16th

Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Where: Stz’uminus Health Center, 3945-A Shellbeach Road, Ladysmith BC V9G 1K6


Talents, Gifts, and Performance Contest

Wednesday November 16 @ 3:35pm

Friday, November 18, 5:00 to 9:30 at the Community Centre
Join us to celebrate some of the wonderful talents, gifts, and performances the Stz’uminus Community has to offer!
song, dance, paintings, carvings, craft creations, instrumentals, acting, athletic skills
And, EVAN ADAMS is our Celebrity Judge!!!!!!!!


WorldHost Fundamentals Workshop

Friday October 14 @ 2:37pm

Coming November 22, 2011

WorldHost Fundamental Workshop 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Available to all Social Assistance Clients

WorldHost Fundamental Workshop is a Customer Service course that covers the following:

  • How to start a conversation

  • Using and remembering names

  • First impressions

  • Communication and listening Skills

  • Dealing with angry/upset or frustrated customers

  • Tourism


All participants will receive a certificate of completion

Deadline for registration is November 14th, 2011

Please contact Stephanie Harris at the Community Centre to register.
250-245-9372 or email stephanie.harris@stzuminus.com


Sleyk’um’ews

Monday April 18 @ 12:03pm

What:
The Stz’uminus Health Centre is delighted to announce the launching of Sleyk’um’ews!
This innovative program (Sleyk’um’ews means “breath of the body”) invites families to learn and grow spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally in a welcoming, supportive environment. Families will join together to become stronger and healthier parents, partners, and community members using traditional Coast Salish values and wisdom, and lots of laughter, to guide the journey. This is a program for families, and that includes: biological, step, adoptive parents, their partners, aunties and uncles, grandparents, parents to be, etc.


Who:
Families involved with MCFD will be given priority admission to the program, but all families are eligible and welcome! Children under age six years old (including children in foster care) attend the program with their families. Children who are in school may attend with their families on school holidays including during summer months.


When:
Three days each week, with a minimum commitment of six weeks. Families have the option to continue for a longer period. Program days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm every week.


Where:
Stz’uminus Health Centre, Elders Hall and Lounge.


Program Components include: General:
Each family group will, with staff support, identify their needs and goals and design a plan towards meeting those needs and goals. Participants will be encouraged to schedule counselling, dental, or other appointments during program hours (sharing child care duties with other parents), or immediately after program hours.

Daily activities:

  • morning prayer/song and ‘check-in’ circle with all family/participants and staff
  • Hul’ q’umin’um’ language activities
  • 2.5 hours of workshop(s)
  • Once weekly:
    Hul’ q’umin’um’ teachings story telling and discussion meditation
    traditional craft making
    parenting skills education and support
    On a rotating schedule:
    life skills including employment support, addictions education/recovery
    healthy relationships
    effects of colonization
  • structured and free play time for caregivers and children
  • community meal preparation and luncheon utilizing “Good Food Box” and/or community garden produce and Healthy Foods instruction
  • brief closing circle (for a personal review of the day and to plan for the day(s) away from program).
  • A traditional prayer of thanks and request for continued strength and guidance from the Creator will be offered, and participants will depart for home until the next program day.

For Information Contact:

  • Kristi Hagen, Mental Health Clinician
  • Eileen Ramirez, Program Coordinator/Facilitator
  • 250 245 8551

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Friday June 24 @ 12:55pm

Individuals or companies that are preparing bids for construction, repair or maintenance projects on Stz’uminus reserves must include the cost of materials in their bid. In the future, the individual or contractor is responsible for the purchase, delivery and storage of all construction materials. SFN will no longer issue purchase orders for the purchase of materials that are the responsibility of the contractor. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Peter Aleck at 250-245-7155 (Ext 248).


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Friday June 24 @ 12:58pm

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