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elcome to our Tsawout First Nation web site, on behalf of all our people! It is with great honor that we, as a Tsawout people, share little bit of who we are and what we are all about.

-Tsawout First Nation Administration

Mission Statement


 

Our vision is the empowerment of our people, spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally, by providing through mutual understanding a safe, open and fair environment for our community. Appreciating our youth and valuing our elders through traditional teachings and cultural practices. Along this journey, we will treat each other with respect, empathy, strength, pride and equality.


 



Notice of Ratification Vote

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NOTICE OF VOTE TO: MEMBERS OF TSAWOUT FIRST NATION


TAKE NOTICE that a second Ratification Vote will be held in accordance with the Tsawout First Nation Community Ratification Process on June 25, 2013 in order to determine if Eligible Voters approve the proposed Tsawout First Nation Membership Law and proposed amendments to the Tsawout First Nation Land Code. A second vote is required because a majority of Eligible Electors did not participate in the First Ratification Vote held on February 21 and 22, 2013.

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Community Energy Survey

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We are interested in getting some feedback about what you think regarding energy use in your home and in the community. We have created a very short survey (5 questions) to help us get some feedback. Please click the link below to check out our survey! Thanks for your feedback!

Check out our Survey!

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HELISET HALE Marathon

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Join Kelly Paul, Tsartlip First Nation community member, as she embarks on a life-changing journey across Vancouver Island. Kelly’s dream is to complete a 535 km marathon north to south to bring awareness to suicide prevention.

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BFI Garbage Pick-up Reminder

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Please remember that BFI, and Warren as their helper, will only provide "household/doorstep garbage pick-up" for Elders only. All other community members must place their bins at the side of the road. BFI will not go through someone's yard or into their driveway to pick-up garbage. Also, if your garbage is missed, you must phone BFI directly at (250) 652-4414 to reschedule a pick-up.

 

Elder's Loonie Toonie Winners

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LOONIE

Kid Activity Set -- Naomi
Chocolate Bunny--Lance N.
CD Player & Chocolate --Doreen T
Pink Easter Basket --Sadie U.
Blue Easter Basket --Myron
Fresca --Alisha M.
Kids Bag -- Destiny P.
Jam & Jelly Basket --Lisa A. U.
Bath set, Olay .-- Monique S.
Chips & Dip Set -- Jessica U.
Pop & Chips -- Susan W.
Bath Set -- Fiona H.
Bread Maker -- Steve
TOONIE

Jacket (red & black) set -- H/A Underwood
Tigger Jacket -- S & T Leon
Drum Bag -- Vic & Joyce
Leather Purse -- Helen Jack
Cherry Coke & glasses -- Darlene Horne
Diet Coke & glasses -- Joyce & Vic
Rice & storage -- Alisha M.
Cedar Headband -- Jessica U.
Paddle – Cedar -- Edith
Wolf Carving -- Michelle Morris
Gloves & Screwdrivers -- Darlene Horne
Coke & Cooler --  Marlene Rice
Roaster -- Sadie U.
Kitchen set & Clock -- Darlene & Destiny
2 Royal’s Hockey Ticket -- Jessica U.
 

Fundraising Totals
Breakfast $356.00
Donation $30.00
$1/$2 $679.00
TOTAL $1,065.00

 

 

Learning House - April

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

PLEASE note the times of TSAWOUT Youth Program Schedule for your child(ren)'s attendance:

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday

THANK YOU FOR PICKING UP YOUR CHILD(REN) PROMPTLY, THIS IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

  • 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday
  • 4:00 pm on Friday

I am so thankful and grateful to the Healing Response Committee of the Anglican Church of Canada for funds made available to I,TOTELṈEW̱,ÁUTW̱ - Learning House Cultural Awareness Project. With this Anglican Fund for Healing and Reconciliation, the students have already participated in many Cultural activities in January, February, March and continuing into April. Thank you for your support and involvement in these activities.

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Call for Tsawout Artists

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New Arts & Culture Section

Tsawout is creating a new Arts and Culture section on its new website. This will be a platform where artists can display their artwork. Any artists who are interested in having their work, biography and/or contact information placed on the new Tsawout website, please contact Dave at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 


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