Community Supports and Services
Whitefeather Family Centre
White Feather Family Centre is a community oriented health centre :
• Physician visits on Mondays from 10:00am – 3:00 pm, except Statutory Holidays and physician holidays
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides care to the community, including (but not limited to):
Prenatal, postnatal and newborn care
Communicable disease prevention
-Immunizations
-Education
Growth and developmental assessments
Harm reduction
Health promotion and disease prevention
Injury prevention
Vision and hearing screens
Referring to other health care professionals
Client advocacy with other health care professionals
Education based on the community’s needs
• Home & Community Care Nurse (HCCN) (currently position is vacant with some services being covered by the CHN)
Care to those with chronic health conditions
Ongoing assessments and case management for TFN Home Care Program clients
Liaison with Interior Health Home Care Program
Wound care
Medication administration
Post hospital follow-up care
Home visits for medical care
Education for home medical care
Education for chronic health challenges
Assist with immunization program
• Community Health Representative (CHR)
Assists physician on Doctor Day
Medication pick-up and delivery
Medical travel program
"Ensure" program
Liaison between health staff and community members
• Home Support Workers
Personal care
In home
Bathing program at WFFC
Assist with activities of daily living
• Homemakers
Housekeeping services to Elders in need and those living with a handicap
• Alcohol & Drug worker
Referrals to detox and/or treatment programs
Ongoing support to those living with addictions
Ongoing support to those in their sobriety journey
• Visiting health care professionals
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Registered Dietician
Foot care nurse
Internal Medicine Specialist
Physiotherapist
Dental therapist
• Visiting wellness practitioners
Massage
Raynor massage
Reiki
Touch for health
CONTACT
Phone: 250-397-2717 Fax: 250-397-4155
Denise Archie, Health Director
Lyndsay Dixon, Health Assistant
Gemini, Receptionist
Tamara Isaac, Community Health Nurse
Gladys Rowan, Community Health Representative
Tammy Davis, Alcohol & Drug Referral Worker
Home Support Workers
Gladys Archie
Georgina Daniels
Homemakers
Gladys Archie
Georgina Daniels
David Hicks
Eleanor Boyce
Mary Daniels
Isadore Daniels, Jr
Elders Activity Centre
The Adult Activity Centre (Elders’ Centre) has been very active in the community since its inception in approximately 2003. The Adult Activity Centre aims to increase wellness and enjoyment of life for the community elders by improving social, mental and physical health. This is done by getting the elders together, stimulating their interests by participating in cultural activities, getting the elders mobile and active both physically and mentally.
To bring the youth and elders together we have visits from the daycare on a regular basis. We also invite youth to come along on fishing trips and have the children from the school come to the elders center for things such as lunch, games, Lahal, Christmas concert, craft-making, and storytelling. They also participate in growing and harvesting vegetables from their own garden. Elders also accompany the recreation department on beach days, which include activities for upwards of 50 children.
CONTACTS
Phone: (250) 397-2482
Fax: (250) 397-4155
Wendy Bekolay, Elder's Activity Coordinator
eacoordinator@tsqescen.ca
Doug Pendergast, Bus Driver
David Hicks, Cook
Family Wellness Centre
The Family Wellness Centre offers the following services through various contracts with outside agencies:
- Family support services for children, youth and families who are at risk.
- Assist with cultural activities with children, youth, and family.
- Offers assessments and referrals for community members to access external resources.
- Plan and facilitate cultural activities for children, youth, and families.
- Assist community members in accessing in-community support services and out-of-community support services.
- Plan and facilitate tweeners and youth individual and group sessions.
- Respond to community crisis when required.
- Community Justice Program offers support to community members going through the criminal justice system and adult probation supervision.
CONTACTS
Phone: (250) 397-2502
Fax: (250) 397-2598
Carmon Pete, Wellness Sr. Manager
wellnessmanager@tsqescen.ca
Oshen Frank, Wellness Assistant
Chloe Pete, Youth Support Worker
Lily Ranger, Youth Support Worker
Eileen Dixon, Youth Support Worker
eileen.dixon@tsqescen.ca
Irene Gilbert, Culture and Language Researcher
Lesley Paul, Family Advocate
Margo Archie, Child and Family Advocate
Gynneth Russell, Justice Worker
gynnrussell@tsqescen.ca
Tara Bill, Receptionist
wellnessreception@tsqescen.ca
Sports & Recreation
The Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation values the health and wellbeing of community members. They make it a priority to provide initiatives that promote healthy active lifestyles for all age groups. By providing access to sports, recreation, and age-specific programming, our Nation is creating opportunities for growth, development, and community cohesion. Some of our greatest successes have been sending our athletes to compete as part of Team BC at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), starting in 2002. We are currently training towards the next games in Calgary in 2027.
A wide variety of sport and recreation programs are offered that allow equal opportunity for both recreation and competition. Some of the many sport programs offered annually include Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Downhill Skiing, Canoe/kayaking, Track and Field and Mountain Biking clinics. Programs offered are based on community needs and interests. The recreation department staff are always learning and updating certifications, staying current with the latest fitness trends plus building capacity by developing community coaches and providing mentorship opportunities for community youth.
The recreation program offers weekly fitness classes, including Pilates, yoga, boxing, youth training, co-ed classes, men’s only classes, open gym night, walk/run programs, personal training, fitness testing, athletic development programs and wellness planning.
See our monthly calendar for our current schedule of days, times and classes offered. All Community members have access to the fitness centre 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Contact
Tish Diamond, Recreation Coordinator and CSEP Certified Personal Trainer
fitness@tsqescen.ca
Lisa Haertrich , Recreation Assistant
Elkstwecw
Elkstswecw supports adults with extra needs in supports and services.
Contact
Phone: (250) 397-2482
Fax: (250) 397-4155
Thomas Ned,
tom.ned@tsqescen.ca
Cheryl Archie,
Employment Services
This program is designed to assist our members in identifying barriers, developing goals, and implementing ‘Back To Work Action Plans’ to obtain training and employment.
What You Will Gain:
- How to explore your employment and career needs
- How to access labour market information
- Finding information about training, resources, and current job openings
- Planning for your future
Providing:
- One-on-one support and employment counseling
- Refer individuals for training and education as necessary
- Assist First Nations individuals who are having difficulty entering and remaining in the workforce
Support Services Include:
- Resume development
- Cover letter development
- Employment referrals
- Interview techniques
- Job Searches
Contact
Courtney Christopher, Employment Coordinator