The Tla’amin Nation Recreation Department offers accessible programs for children, youth, adults, and Elders. Our work is guided by Tla’amin Nation teachings ʔəms taʔow. We aim to create welcoming spaces where people can be active, connect, and feel supported.
Services We Offer
We partner with Culture, Education, ISCD, and other Tla’amin Nation departments to make sure our programs are safe, age-appropriate, and responsive to community needs. From after-school care and youth drop-ins to adult fitness, Elder wellness, and community events, our goal is to reduce barriers and support healthy living.
Our team includes local staff who bring a range of experience, including language, land-based learning, and traditional practices. We continue to grow our services through partnerships and the ongoing development of the Recreation Master Plan.
Registration & Program Information
You can register online through PerfectMind, by email, by phone, or in person at the Recreation Office. All our programming is offered to Tla’amin Nation members free of charge. Kids programs are open to Tla’amin Nation members. Adult programs are open to leaseholders or sister nations, and where space is available, occasionally open to other Indigenous individuals in the qathet region.
Get Registered
To participate in Tla’amin Recreation programs you’ll need to get yourself registered in our online system.
Tla’amin Citizen Registration opening soon
Leaseholder Registration Opens: 72 hr. (3 days) before the start of a program.
You must sign-up for all registered programs. Please note that signing up for a registered program means you are enrolled for all the scheduled program dates listed
Drop-in programs can be signed up for each individual date.
Register Now.
You can access the online registration system through the PerfectMind portal.
Current program guides are available here.
You can apply by completing the online reimbursement application form here and submitting any required documents listed in the program guidelines.
Youth Programs
We offer a variety of free cultural, recreational, and seasonal programs for children ages 5–12.
The Youth Drop-In Program runs on Thursday and Friday evenings and provides a safe, supportive space with activities, mentorship, and social connection. All youth programs incorporate traditional teachings, mentorship from local knowledge keepers, and land-based learning opportunities. Youth are contacted about youth programs using SMS text alerts, Snapchat, and other communication tools based on community preferences. If you would like to provide feedback or suggest additional methods for engagement, please contact us.
In August 2024, Executive Council unanimously approved the č ̓ ɛč ̓ ɛgatštəm ʔəms čičuy (“helping to support our kids”) Recreation Reimbursement Program, providing financial support for Tla’amin children and youth aged 0–18 to participate in sports and recreation. The policy was shaped by community feedback and applies equally to on- and off-land citizens.
Under the policy, the maximum annual allowances for reimbursement are $300 CAD for children 0 to 6 years and $1,000 CAD for children 7-18 years old.
The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is exhausted. Secondary costs such as uniform, costumes, travel or equipment are the participant’s responsibility.
č̓ɛč̓ɛgatštəm ʔəms čičuy is aligned with Goal’s 10 and 12 of the Comprehensive Nation Plan to take care of Tla’amin čičuy, and it fulfills a commitment to develop and implement comprehensive recreation supports.
Adult & Elder Programs
We offer a range of fitness classes for individuals aged 16 and older, including structured fitness and wellness activities. The Tla’amin Nation is exploring expanded adult programming, including drop-in sports and additional wellness opportunities. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Elders can participate in dedicated wellness programs, social activities, and culturally relevant recreational offerings. A list of available offerings can be found here.
Facility Access & Memberships
Currently, members visit Government House to complete a waiver and form. Once submitted, a gym fob is created for access. Waiver forms and safety guidelines are available here. and at the Recreation Office.
After submitting your waiver and membership form, our team processes your request and provides instructions for picking up your fob. If you have questions about the status of your application, please contact us.