Christmas Gatherings and Updates from Tla’amin Nation
Four in-person gatherings, dividend and office closure info for Tla’amin Citizens
November 13, 2025
After a few years apart, Tla’amin is bringing back Christmas dinners. A chance to sit together, share a meal, and catch up with one another as ǰɛʔaǰɛ and community.
“Before the pandemic, the Christmas dinners in Vancouver, Victoria, and Tla’amin were among our most loved community events,” said Hegus John Hackett. “They gave us a reason to gather in the wintertime, visit, and break bread together as Tla’amin people.”
This December, Tla’amin Legislators and staff will host four in-person gatherings for citizens living near and far.
Vancouver Dinner & Open House
- Sunday December 14
- Hyatt Regency Hotel
- Open House 1:00-5:00 PM
- Dinner 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Victoria Dinner & Open House
- Tuesday December 16
- Delta Pointe Hotel
- Open House 1:00-5:00 PM
- Dinner 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Elders Luncheon in Tla’amin
- Friday, December 19
- Salish Centre (the Gym)
- Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Entertainment 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Community Dinner at t̓išosəm
- Monday, December 22
- Salish Centre (the Gym)
- Dinner 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gifts will be given to all Tla’amin children so please make sure we know you are coming. All Tla’amin’s are asked to please fill out a 2-minute RSVP form. (Elders will be contacted separately for the Elders luncheon).
RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/xmas-dinner-2025
Vancouver and Victoria events will include open house sessions where members can complete the paperwork to renew status cards, citizenship cards, or new enrolments. The culture team will be in attendance for visiting and crafting too.
Community Services Director Losa Luaifoa says “We are thrilled to host Tla’amin Christmas Dinners this year. Please make sure to RSVP so our elves can plan accordingly and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see lots of ǰɛʔaǰɛ come out and look forward to seeing everyone!”
Questions about the gatherings can be directed to xmas@tn-bc.ca
Christmas Dividend
The Tla’amin Nation Christmas dividend was launched at the recent General Assembly and forms are now available. The Christmas dividend is $300 for every eligible citizen (adults and children).
Dividend forms are available here: https://tlaamin.boleyn.dev/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_Tlaamin-Nation-Christmas-Dividend.pdf
Cheque run dates are as follows: November 28, and December 5, 12, and 19.
Please note that you only need to submit a void cheque if your bank account information has changed since Healthy Living Dividend 2025.
Tla’amin Christmas office closure
Tla’amin offices will be closed for the Christmas break at noon on Christmas eve (December 24th) and reopening January 5th, 2026. During the Christmas break here is who to contact for emergencies.
Fire, Police or Ambulance
- Call 911
Housing, Water and Sewage
- For emergencies, please call the after-hours line at: 604-578-0447
Power/Hydro
Report a power outage by calling
1-800-BCHYDRO (1-800-224-9376)
Animal Control or Public Safety
- Please call 604-413-7102
Please refrain from calling individual staff members since many people are away on vacation, the best way to get a response is to call the #’s listed here.