THE BAND OFFICE IS CLOSED BUT WE ARE STILL PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES. Seabird Island is doing its best to both protect and support the community. As such the Band Office has reduced its services to Essential Services only.

Elders Drive

Season’s Greetings –from our Elders Program Team & Seabird Staff!  We hope that you enjoyed your gift bag, a little puzzle time is great at this time of year and time out for a meal is sometimes just what we need.  You are our strength and knowledge keepers–and we love you and miss you all very much!  We’d like to acknowledge the Indigenous Police Service (RCMP) constables Tristan, Melanie, Barb and Brett for their kind contribution to our Elders this year.  They gifted a cup and hand-sanitizer for you!  Also a thank you to  Nadia McNeil-Joseph and Maddox Peters, our Youth & Elders Worker for all your hard work in bringing the gifts to each Elder!  Have a Happy New Year, always stay safe and warm!

Video Content:

Hello, I’d like to introduce myself I’m Jacqueline and I have recently been added to our Communications team here at Seabird. I am looking forward to meeting many of you and hearing your stories.

The stories of our past, present and future have a power tightly interwoven into our way of life. My hope is for you to share knowledge and your vision for the future as we continue to transform as a community. Enjoy the video!

– Jacqueline

Message to Community – Chief Jim (James) Harris

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬

Seabird Island Safe Work and Exposure Plan – Nov 2020.PDF

Please be aware that there is tree and black berry removal in the following areas for next four weeks.

There will be a flagging team watching these areas so children and pets won’t get to close to the work site.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

• Do not use deodorant, powder, creams, or lotions on the day of the appointment. These products leave a residue that can make it difficult to read your mammogram.
• Before the exam, you will be asked to undress from the waist up. If you wish, you could wear a shirt that buttons in the front to keep one side covered at a time during the exam. Please note that in addition to uncovering one breast, you will also need to take your arm out of the shirt so the technologist can position you properly for the mammogram. This will be repeated on the other side.
• Try to schedule an appointment when your breasts are least sensitive (e.g. within 10 days of your last period). Some women also find it helpful to avoid caffeine several days before an exam.
• We strive for a scent-free environment, so please do not wear perfume.
• Please bring your own medical mask if you have one to your appointment. Healthcare staff will also be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect you and others.

What happens during a screening mammogram?

Step One

A female technologist will ask to measure your height and weight before your mammogram which will be documented on your confidential history form as well as other questions pertaining to your breast health.

Step Two

The technologist will then proceed to the mammogram examination where she will place your breast on a special x-ray machine. A plastic plate will be pressed slowly to compress your breast and hold it in place for a few seconds.

Step Three

You will feel some pressure on your breast for a few seconds during the x-ray. Compression is necessary to spread the breast tissue and eliminate motion, which may blur the picture. This may be uncomfortable and usually lasts no more than 10 seconds. Let the technologist know if you experience pain as she will work with you to make your appointment more comfortable.

Step Four

Four pictures are taken, two of each breast. The technologist will check the pictures to make sure they are of good quality for the radiologist to read. If needed, the technologist may take additional pictures.

Logo Contest – ages 10 – 18

Candle Light Ceremony 2020

December Safety Tips: Candles, Holiday Lights, Christmas Trees, and 9-1-1

As the holiday season approaches, FNESS would like to remind communities about ensuring community fire and life safety during the holiday season. By following a few easy fire safety tips, you can drastically reduce the risk of home fires and/or injury. Below are some fire and life safety tips for the season; also attached are some NFPA tip sheets (holiday fire prevention). Additionally, included below is some information about the importance of calling 9-1-1 during an emergency.

Call 9-1-1 in an Emergency

Calling 9-1-1 is important in an emergency. Calling 9-1-1 alerts emergency personnel to your situation and location, quickly and efficiently. When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions. Remember, the call-taker’s questions are important to get the right kind of help to you quickly. Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives you. Many 911 centers can tell you exactly what to do until help arrives, such as providing step-by-step instructions to aid someone who is choking or needs first aid or CPR. Do not hang up until the call-taker instructs you to do so. 911 is the emergency services phone number for most B.C. communities. If you’re in an area without 911 coverage, add local emergency numbers to your contacts list.

You should call 9-1-1 if:

• there’s a fire;
• someone is unconscious after an accident, drinking too much, or an overdose of pills or drugs;
• someone has trouble breathing, like during an asthma flare-up or seizure;
• someone is choking;
• there’s a serious car accident.

Be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions, which may include:

• The location of the emergency, including the street address;
• the phone number you are calling from;
• the nature of the emergency
• Details about the emergency, such as a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency.

For more information: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/911/gen.htm

Holiday Safety Tips

1. Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
2. Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
3. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
4. Blow out lit candles when you leave the room, and turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.
5. If you have a Christmas Tree: Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.
6. Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home.
7. Never use lit candles to decorate a tree. Be sure to turn the lights off the Christmas tree when you leave the house or go to bed.
8. Ensure all members of the household (including guests) are familiar with the exits and home fire escape plan.
9. Stay safe from COVID-19. Follow provincial and federal guidelines regarding social gatherings and holiday celebrations.
10. Call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency! Calling 9-1-1 is the fastest way to alert emergency personnel that there is an emergency.

The NFPA safety tips factsheets are useful resources for public education; these and more information can be found on the NFPA website: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education

Seabird Island Housing Renewal Application

Renewal application for the 2021/2022 housing wait list.  All renewal applications must be received between Nov 15 and Dec 31 @1:00pm to remain on the wait list.  If the application is not received by 1pm on Dec 31, your name will be removed from the wait list.

• Housing Application

Joint Fortis BC & SIB Appliance Cleaning Project.

The participation application is a document for the joint Fortis BC & SIB appliance cleaning project. This program is available to any home with Gas appliances.  Applications need to be emailed or dropped off by Dec 7th.

• Participation Letter
• Housing Participant Application
• Housing Checklist of Services

Sqéwqel Development Corporation
External Board of Directors Recruitment

Click image to see FULL .pdf documentation.

VIEW – 2020 Gift Card Consent Form.PDF

NOTICE TO COMMUNITY

Element Excavating and Power Up will be working along Chowat Road from the Band Office to the gas bar to install underground work and power poles to the business park.  Traffic flow will be down to one lane alternating for a period of time, between November 23 to December 3.

The work will reduce Band Office parking lot access to one entry/exit between November 23 and November 30 2020.

There will be flag persons and signage to ensure traffic flow and work crew safety.  Please reduce your speed and follow the flag person’s directions.

For more details: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-list.html?fbclid=IwAR1qQ7eW6uBx02mKOULRkY5w6rq7rGgiayOqfIEBKd4FNnl2NVJcw4cpSng#planned-521980323

Be aware that this could continue beyond Nov. 23, 2020

Our Mental Health Team has decided to postpone our NAAW event for November 18^th, 2020.

We will choose another date, once COVID restrictions are lifted.

Thank you.

Click images to see .PDF version.

New Provincial/Regional Health Orders:
November 8th to November 23rd

View attached .PDF’s for FULL documentation.

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Fish Tag Notice