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
October 2023 – February 2024
Our Latest Schedule
April 16 – 30 2024
Latest
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
SIB DOG LICENSING & ANIMAL MANAGEMENT LAW
For your convenience, view full details for the highlights.
April 30, 2024
DROP-IN SERVICE WITH QWÍ:QWELSTÓM
Stó:lō Nation’s Qwí:qwelstóm Indigenous Justice Workers are here for drop-in!
All members of Seabird are welcomed to stop in, ask about the Indigenous Justice Circle Process, and any other questions related to navigating the Criminal Justice System.
Where: Elder’s lounge in the Band Office
When: May 1, 2024 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
April 30, 2024
Education and Wellness Fair
Everyone is invited! Lots of door prizes! Opportunity to update ID/Status Card!
Date: Tuesday, May 14th
Venue: Seabird Island Community School Gym
Doors Open: 4:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm
Contact Information: seabirdpac@gmail.com
April 25, 2024
Red Dress Gathering
May 3, 2024
12:00 – 3:00 pm
SIB Office Gym
Please contact Celeste Bobb if you wish to participate: 604-796-2177 or events@seabirdisland.ca
Honour Walk at noon around the Seabird track
Luncheon, speeches, cultural drumming, singing, and dancing to commence after the Honour Walk
To honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two‑Spirit folks (MMIWG2S+)
April 24, 2024
Seabird Island Optometry Clinic
Dates: June 6 – 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Place: Seabird Band Office
For an appointment please contact your Community Health Representative OR Call / Email 604-991-0818 or brittanif@seabirdisland.ca
Adults eligible once every 2 years | 0 – 18 eligible once a year | 65+ eligible once a year
Enter through main entrance of Band Office.
Masks are recommended, not required.
Are you not feeling well or are sick? (Please reschedule your appointment.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
License Number: XFSC 87 2024 – Amendment 2
File Number: LFA-24-CL205/Lower Fraser First Nations
License Number: XFSC 86 2024 – Amendment 2
File Number: LFA-24-CL204/Lower Fraser First Nations
April 23, 2024
Sq’éwqel Turkey & Talk
Seabird Island Band Needs to Hear Your Voice!
Enjoy a Turkey dinner, Door Prizes and Talk about Halq’eméylem Language Vitalization as we plan for the next 5 – 10 – 15 years
Wednesday, April 24, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ Band Office Gym
For more information about this community discussion opportunity, please contact Roy at 604-796-8059 or roy.bedford@seabirdisland.ca
ó:xwestkw’e sháqwem te halq’eméylem
give breath to language
April 17, 2024
License Number: XFSC 87 2024
File Number: LFA-24-CL205/Lower Fraser First Nations
April 17, 2024
License Number: XFSC 86 2024
File Number: LFA-24-CL204/Lower Fraser First Nations
April 10, 2024
Animal Wellness Committee
We are developing a volunteer Animal Wellness Committee (AWC) to help:
- Advance animal welfare
- Share humane education
- Assist with animal related initiatives and events
How can you join the AWC team?
Email animal.services@seabirdisland.ca with a brief introduction, including your interest for joining this team!
Time commitment may be dependent on the various initiatives being undertaken.
The AWC TEAM will meet once per month:
Date:
First Wednesday of every month
Time:
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Location:
SIB Office’s Main Boardroom or virtual via an emailed TEAMS link
Please note, the next meeting will be held on May 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm
April 9, 2024
April 5, 2024
Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island’s) NEW Cat Spay / Neuter Vouchers
Seabird Island has formed a NEW partnership with Cheam View Veterinary Hospital in Chilliwack!
As a result, we have developed our own NEW Cat Spay/Neuter Package Voucher!
Now available to Seabird Island Members with huge discounts of up to 65-75% off!
Each package (valued over $500) includes:
- Spay or neuter surgery
- Pain medication
- Vaccines
- Tattoo
- Flea treatment
- Deworming treatment
Seabird Island’s own NEW Cat Spay / Neuter Package Vouchers drastically reduces the cost for Members to only $115-$180, depending on gender and any complications. Don’t miss this incredible offer!
To receive your Voucher, please email animal.services@seabirdisland.ca
April 5, 2024
Animal Wellness Committee
We are developing a volunteer AWC to help:
- Advance animal welfare
- Share humane education
- Assist with animal related initiatives and events
How can you join the AWC team?
Email animal.services@seabirdisland.ca with a brief introduction, including your interest for joining this team!
Time commitment may be dependent on the various initiatives being undertaken.
The AWC Team will meet once per month:
Date: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: Seabird Island Band Office’s Main Boardroom, or virtual via an emailed TEAMS link
Please note, the next meeting will be held on May 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
April 4, 2024
Connect With Your Community – Dinner Every Monday Night
When: Starting April 8th, 2024
6:00PM – Mill Hall
Everybody is welcome!
When possible, RSVP is appreciated -Text or call Randy Wheeler at: (604)-796-7120
April 3, 2024
SQ’ÉWQEL BAND QUARTERLY MEETING
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – Band Office Gym – 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Come enjoy open-house-style information sharing, presentations and community
dinner!
April 3, 2024
Trespassers Searching for Metal Salvage
Please know that two individuals, who are traveling in a red truck, have been reported today for trespassing throughout Seabird Island in Members’ yards in search of metal items. If you are a witness to these actions, please contact the RCMP right away.
For your convenience, the Agassiz RCMP number is 604-796-2211.
Sincerely,
SIB Administration
April 2, 2024
Microchip Clinic
Get one before you NEED one!
The event requires a minimum $15 donation (cash or e-transfer) to chip and register your pet for a lifetime with the BC Pet Registry.
April 17 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Outside the Band Office Gym
Why Microchip your pet?
Permanent identification could prevent theft and prove ownership.
Get reunited fast, especially in a natural disaster.
For questions or inquiries, please contact our Animal Wellness Guardian at:
(604) 796-2177 or animal.services@seabirdisland.ca
April 2, 2024
Medicine Harvesting Youth Mentorship Group
Are you familiar with the different plants growing in your area? Do you know that many of them are medicinal and have been used as such for a long time?
Our Seabird Island Youth Program is excited to introduce a new, ongoing Youth Cultural Mentorship Group!
Join us with Carol Peters and Sue Harris to learn about properly harvesting, and about local, traditional medicines.
Youth ages: 13 – 24
Starting: April 17, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Limited Spaces Available
Contact Robert Dunning to register:
robert.dunning@seabirdisland.ca or (604)-819-2781
March 25, 2024
SINGLE LANE ROAD CLOSURE
For Hydro connection to the new 4 and 6-plexes. 2944 Chowat Road (near the Band Office) Monday, March 25, 2024 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding.
March 25, 2024
COMMUNITY UPDATE – MARCH 1, 2024, PASSENGER TRAIN DIESEL SPILL
As promised, please see the following update:
TAP WATER NOW SAFE
- All 6 monitoring wells will continue to be tested
- No hydrocarbons have been found in the water to date
- Underground Water Flow from the area flows towards the southeast, away from residential areas
- Water sampling and testing will continue
- Remediation plans continue to be developed
For immediate concerns or questions, please contact Seabird Island’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Danika Snook @ (604) 202-0834
As more information becomes available, updates will be shared via the Seabird Island Facebook page.
– SIB Administration and Emergency Management
March 22, 2024
Youth Aged 13 – 24: Medicine Harvesting Youth Mentorship Group
Are you familiar with the different plants growing in your area? Do you know that many of them are medicinal and have been used as such for a long time? Our Seabird Island Youth Program is excited to introduce a new, ongoing Youth Cultural Mentorship Group! Join us with Carol Peters and Sue Harris to learn about properly harvesting, and about local, traditional medicines.
Limited Spaces Available
Contact Robert Dunning to register:
robert.dunning@seabirdisland.ca or (604)-819-2781
March 22, 2024
Animal Wellness Winner
Survey Winner!
We appreciate the time participants took to complete the Animal Care and Management Plan survey. We received invaluable feedback that will help inform and shape the animal programs developed for our Community. Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS! The lucky winner is Makenzie Peters!
March 20, 2024
Seabird Island First Nations Festival 2024 Invitation
On behalf of the Seabird Island Festival Committee, I invite you to participate in the 2024 Annual Seabird Island First Nations Festival on May 24 – 26, 2024. I encourage all teams and/or vendors to have your registration and payment options form submitted to secure your spot. Forms are available HERE
Seabird Island Festival Poster – Call For Vendors – View Full Details
March 18, 2024
Fisheries and Ocean Canada – Fishing License
March 15, 2024
REMINDER: 2ND COMMUNITY Q&A SESSION DIESEL SPILL FROM PASSENGER TRAIN
Join us at the 2nd Community – Question and Answer Session
Sunday March 17, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Band Office Main Board Room
or on TEAMS:
Meeting ID: 286 857 224 265
Passcode: bwWi89
For immediate concerns or questions, please contact Seabird Island’s Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator, Danita Snook @ (604) 202-0834
As more information becomes available, updates will continue to be shared via
main Seabird Island Facebook page.
We look ofrward to seeing everybody at the meeting.
SIB Administration and Emergency Management
March 14, 2024
Sq’ewqel (Seabird Island) Community – EASTER Brunch
Monday, April 1st – 10:00 AM to 12:00PM – Band Office Gym
- Doors open at 9:30 AM
- Serving starts at 10:00 AM
Door Prizes, Colouring Contest Winners, Goody Bags
Colouring Contest Sheets are available for pick up in the Band Office lobby!
To enter, please submit to the Events Team via Band Office Reception by March 27, 4:00 PM
For registration & further information contact Celeste Bobb at 604-796-7006
or
events@seabirdisland.ca
March 14, 2024
DRONE FLIGHT – March 18 – 19, 2024
There will be a contractor on-site next week, March 18-19, who will be performing drone flights over our capital buildings.
Please know, the capital buildings include:
- Seabird Island Band Community School;
- Seabird Island Band High School;
- Seabird Island Band Office;
- Seabird Island Day Care;
- Seabird Island Mill Hall;
- Seabird Island Youth Center; and
- Five Seabird Island lift station sites.
With community safety as our priority, please ensure a distance of at least 30 meters (100 feet) away from the pilot, while the drone is in the air.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
– SIB Community Infrastructure
March 14, 2024
The Lands Program Warmly Invites You To Join Us – Pet Food Bank
We are pleased to offer a monthly food bank for Seabird Island Community Members’ Pets, who may need assistance.
In advance, please provide preferred pet supply info (age, small, med or large breed/cat/dogs, if your pet has special dietary needs – weight management, senior, or puppy/kitten etc).
- When: Each month on the 15th
(unless this falls on the weekend, then will be on the Friday) - Pick-up: By appointment
- Reminder: Please apply prior to each food bank.
Do you have questions? Would you like to apply?
Reach out to animal.services@seabirdisland.ca or call (604) 796-7100 to make arrangements.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and take care of our beloved furry companions!
March 14, 2024
PASSENGER TRAIN DIESEL SPILL – March 1, 2024
COMMUNITY UPDATE
All 6 monitoring wells around the site were tested
- No hydrocarbons were found in the water
- Water flow from the area is towards the southeast, away from residential areas
- Water sampling and testing will continue indefinitely.
- Remediation digs were conducted between each set of tracks.
For immediate concerns or questions, please contact Seabird Island’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Danika Snook @ (604) 202-0834
As more information becomes available, updates will be shared via the Seabird Island Facebook page.
SIB Administration and Emergency Management
March 13, 2024
2ND COMMUNITY Q&A SESSION DIESEL SPILL FROM PASSENGER TRAIN
Join us at the 2nd Community – Question and Answer Session
Sunday March 17, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Band Office Main Board Room
or on TEAMS:
Meeting ID: 286 857 224 265
Passcode: bwWi89
For immediate concerns or questions, please contact Seabird Island’s Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator, Danita Snook @ (604) 202-0834
As more information becomes available, updates will continue to be shared via
main Seabird Island Facebook page.
We look ofrward to seeing everybody at the meeting.
SIB Administration and Emergency Management
