Snuneymuxw First Nation

03/27/2026

Tomorrow is our first Community Information Session focused on the May 9th te’tuxwtun designation vote.

Join us for lunch! Members from the SFN Lands Team, VIU and Petroglyph Development Group will be joining us to learn more about this upcoming vote.

Can’t make it in person? There are two more Community Information Sessions scheduled: April 11 (online) and May 6 (in person).

🔗 Visit www.snuneymuxw.ca/cp for more details.

03/26/2026

Our Tax Clinic is back! We were able to help over 40 Snuneymuxw members with free tax support during our last session. If you were not able to make it out, stop by our next one. No appointment needed!🔢

🗓️Wednesday April 15th
⏰9:00AM-1:00PM
📍The Education Portable (669 Centre St)

If you are interested, please bring:
- Receipts
- Income Slips
- Photo ID
- SIN Card or Number

📩 Got Questions? please contact Sheila White at sheilaw@snuneymuxw.ca OR call 250-740-2300

03/25/2026

We are building a future shaped by our Nation’s vision.

Are you ready to participate in the te’tuxwtun Designation Vote on May 9?

Here’s how you can vote:

🗳 In-person: May 9 from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm PST at Snuneymuxw Gym, 1145 Totem Road, Nanaimo

🗳 Mail in: Ballots must be received by May 9

Please note: Designation votes are administered by Indigenous Services Canada and must follow Indian Referendum Regulations. This means that online voting is not permitted. Voting must take place by mail or in person on May 9.

🔗 Ensure you have the latest information on the voting process and more by visiting our resource hub at https://www.snuneymuxw.ca/cp/

03/25/2026

HAPPENING TODAY - Free Film Screening & Panel Discussion✨

Our counselling team at Snuneymuxw hulit lelum is sharing this upcoming event as a free community resource.

"Rethinking Drinking" (A Free Community Screening & Panel Discussion)

🎬 Featuring the documentary "Smashed: Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder"
📅 TODAY, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕝 Doors open 2:30 PM | Screening 3:00 PM
📍 Malaspina Theatre, VIU (900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo)
🍿 Popcorn and light refreshments provided

🗣A facilitated panel discussion and Q&A will follow the screening.
This event is hosted by Nanaimo Foundation & the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society, in partnership with United Way BC - Central & Northern Vancouver Island and Island Health

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://shorturl.at/SdD4V

✨Free Film Screening & Panel Discussion✨

Our counselling team at Snuneymuxw hulit lelum is sharing this upcoming event as a free community resource.

"Rethinking Drinking" (A Free Community Screening & Panel Discussion)

🎬 Featuring the documentary "Smashed: Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder"

📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕝 Doors open 2:30 PM | Screening 3:00 PM
📍 Malaspina Theatre, VIU (900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo)

🍿 Popcorn and light refreshments provided

🗣A facilitated panel discussion and Q&A will follow the screening.

This event is hosted by Nanaimo Foundation & the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society, in partnership with United Way BC - Central & Northern Vancouver Island and Island Health

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://shorturl.at/SdD4V

03/25/2026

🆕 JOB POSTINGS: Kw'umut Lelum is hiring for a a few positions!

🟢Step Up Hw’iw’tssun’uq Education Navigator
🟢 Le’lumilh Resource Social Worker
🟢Stuw’tenum Intake Screener and Child Safety
🟢Qapsum u tu’ Stlit’qulh (child safety) Social Worker – Intake position.

ℹ️ Apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:
Maria Kerman, Human Resources at mkerman@kwumut.org

Work With Us JOB POSTINGSKw’umut Lelum is a Delegated Aboriginal Agency serving 9 Nations on Vancouver Island. We offer a Four Day Work Week, match Government wages and pension plan, and have an excellent benefits packageWe currently have the following open positions: Aboriginal Infant Development...

03/24/2026

hay cep qa’ Snuneymuxw Members.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we navigate recent changes from Indigenous Services Canada.

The most updated dates for the te’tuxwtun designation vote and community meetings are as follows:

📆 In-person meeting: March 28 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at Snuneymuxw Gym, 1145 Totem Road, Nanaimo

💻 Online community meeting with Indigenous Services Canada: April 11 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom

📆 In-person meeting: May 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Snuneymuxw Gym, 1145 Totem Road, Nanaimo

🗳 In-person voting: May 9 from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm PST at Snuneymuxw Gym, 1145 Totem Road, Nanaimo

🗳 Mail in voting: Ballots must be received by May 9

🔗 Ensure you have the latest information on the voting process and more by visiting our resource hub at https://www.snuneymuxw.ca/cp/

03/23/2026

🦐LOWER MAINLAND/VANCOUVER PICKUP - Prawn Distribution

The SFN Marine Division have been working hard at delivering this year's prawn distribution to Snuneymuxw members living both on reserve and off reserve and have a limited quantity of prawns available for members living in lower mainland and Vancouver!

Limited quantities available - first come, first served.

PICKUP DETAILS:
- Tuesday March 24th, 2026 from 4:00PM - 8:00PM
- Steveston Lot: 12040 6th Ave Steveston (SEE MAP BELOW)

📞If you have any questions, please contact Bartley Jones at 778-268-3234

03/23/2026

Saturday’s community meeting is focused on te’tuxwtun and the upcoming designation vote.

SFN members are invited to share a meal, ask questions and learn more from our SFN Lands Team and Petroglyph Development Group. Hope to see you there!

If you’re unable to joining us, we are hosting another online information session on Aprill 11th at 12pm PST.

🔗 Visit www.snuneymuxw.ca/cp for more details

03/23/2026

What an amazing weekend with the Nanaimo Clippers! 💙🏒

It was so much fun having the team out in community, getting to meet the players, hit the floor for some hockey, and share lots of laughs together. From skating to sharing a meal together, the energy was up!

To top it all off an exciting Saturday, everyone was gifted **free tickets to the game against the West Kelowna Warriors on Sunday** 🙌🔥

hay cep q́a’ to the Clippers for spending the day in Snuneymuxw, we’re already looking forward to the next time!

03/23/2026

🗳️ 100% of funds from our potential te’tuxwtun mixed-use development will be audited and will go directly back to our Nation.

If you vote “yes” to approve the mixed-use development plan based on member feedback, we can use this portion of te’tuxwtun for opportunities including:

▪️residential
▪️commercial
▪️recreational
▪️light industrial
▪️and more!

If approved, this reserve Land will be leased to our own Petroglyph Development Group (PDG).

Learn more by visiting www.snuneymuxw.ca/cp

03/20/2026

🎭 Pacific Coast Stage Company is offering a paid Indigenous Script Development Series.

📌 Late joiners are welcome, even if you miss the first session.

The Rise & Shine: Indigenous Script Development Series is a 10-week program (March–May) designed to support emerging Indigenous writers in creating a play or solo show. Through workshops and facilitated readings, participants will build their scripts in a collaborative and supportive environment.

✨ Participants will receive an honorarium for their attendance and participation in the program.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ys629ydj

❓ Questions? Contact: admin@pacificcoaststage.org

---------------------------------------------------------------------

📅Program Schedule (2:00–4:15 PM, but please arrive between 1:30 and 1:45 PM):

🔹March:
• Sat, March 21 – Harbourfront Library (90 Commercial St)
• Sun, March 29 – Literacy Central Vancouver Island (19 Commercial Street)

🔹April:
• Sun, April 12 – Literacy Central Vancouver Island (19 Commercial Street)
• Sun, April 19 – Literacy Central Vancouver Island (19 Commercial Street)
• Sat, April 25 – Harbourfront Library (90 Commercial Street)

🔹May:
• Sat, May 2 – Harbourfront Library (90 Commercial Street)
• Sun, May 10 – Literacy Central Vancouver Island (19 Commercial Street)
• Sat, May 16 – Harbourfront Library (90 Commercial Street)
• Sat, May 30 – Harbourfront Library (90 Commercial Street)

📖 Readings: June 2–5, Optional on June 21
(Evenings where you will have your play read by other writers or actors)

03/20/2026

Happening Tomorrow! 👋

Reminder that The Nanaimo Clippers are coming to Snuneymuxw 🌟 All attendees will receive a free ticket to the Clippers game on Sunday March 22nd!

Please note, this is a Snuneymuxw members and their families only event - come meet the players, connect, and enjoy a great afternoon together.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Snuneymuxw Lacrosse Box (1951 Island Brave Rd)

🚌 Need a ride? Transportation will be available at IR #1 from the Youth Centre at 11:30 AM.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Good at:
📧 katg@snuneymuxw.ca
📱 250-619-7703

🏒 Nanaimo Clippers are coming to Snuneymuxw 💫

Join us for a fun and interactive engagement session with the Nanaimo Clippers right here, in community! Please note, this is a Snuneymuxw members and their families only event - come meet the players, connect, and enjoy a great afternoon together.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Snuneymuxw Lacrosse Box (1951 Island Brave Rd)

🚌 Need a ride? Transportation will be available at IR #1 from the Youth Centre at 11:30 AM.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Good at:
📧 katg@snuneymuxw.ca
📱 250-619-7703

We hope to see you there for an exciting day!