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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.
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Please Be Aware...
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:44
Water Main Flushing
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:42
 May 1 – 31, 2012
Iggy and Travis Pelkey will be flushing all the fire hydrants within Tsawout and the Mobile Home Parks. This process cleans the water mains and provides safer drinking water.
*** PLEASE BE CAREFUL not to leave hoses connected to gardening pesticides, as flushing will cause back-siphonage which could get sucked back into the household.
You may notice a change in your household water color, but just let one of your taps run for about 5 minutes and the water should run clear again.
Work will begin on May 1st and should be finished May 31st. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Rick Hanak at the Band office at (250) 652-9101 Ext. 305.
Thank you.
Babysitting
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:41
Need sometime away from you munchkins?
We are both CERTIFIED Babysitters and EXPERTS of taking care of kids. We are girls, who are 13 years old and are Fundraising for School Trips. We will babysit any kids from the age of newborn to 7 years old.
Available from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm on week days and anytime on weekends.
Contact us and our parents at:
Bernadette (mother) 250 588-1116 Mercedes 250 588-4568
Amanda (mother) 250 858-6372 Kristal 250 208 4073
Price: $10.00/hour, each Babysitter
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Tsawout Recognizes the Importance of Economic Drivers
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:40
The erosion of federal housing and homelessness investments is continuing, according to the 2012/13 estimates, the official inventory from the Government of Canada of detailed spending by every federal department and agency. With inflation running at 4.87 percent over the past two years, the federal government would need to spend about $3.3 billion in the coming year just to stay even with the $3.1 billion in housing and homelessness investments in fiscal 2010/11. The latest estimates put federal housing and homelessness spending for the coming year at $2.3 billion, down 30 percent from the inflation-adjusted level of two years ago. And, of course, over the past two years, in addition to inflation, there has been growing housing need in most parts of the country, and a growing population.
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Renewal of Tenancy Agreements
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:39
This is a reminder to Tsawout Housing clients that it's time for the annual renewal of Tenancy agreements. Please bring in verification of income (2 consecutive pay stubs, Social Assistance pay stubs, T4's from taxes and a letter signed and dated by your employer). By doing so, rent will be established at 25% of your household income. If you do not bring in an Income Verification your rent will be set at the Lower End of Market (LEM). This amount is set by CMHC who provides funding for our houses. It is based on the lowest amount of what is charged in the regular housing market for houses of a similar size. LEM is usually higher than 25% of your income and you will owe that amount per month if arrears accumulate. Please set a date to renew your tenancy agreement BEFORE April 30th, 2011.
News from Rose Jimmy
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:34
BREAKFAST
EVERY FRIDAY 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
ELDERS ANNUAL YARD SALE MAY 19, 2012.
If you have any donations, please drop off with Rose Jimmy
THE ELDERS LAWNS WILL START IN TWO WEEKS.
Thank you for your patience, the lawns will get done.
 BASKETBALL HAS STARTED AGAIN!
Please let me know if you are willing to help on Sundays or if you can donate something to the concession. All proceeds will go to the canoe races this year.
ELDERS CONFERENCE
JULY 9, 10 & 11, 2012.
Deadline for Registration is May 15, 2012. Please remember to hand in your registration forms. Forms are available at the front desk, if you need one.
MEALS ON WHEELS
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
 TSAWOUT CANOE RACES
AUGUST 4 & 5, 2012.
The first Meeting will be held on May 3rd, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the old Band Office.
Thunderbirds Lacrosse Team Schedule
Monday, 30 April 2012 15:31
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