Tla’amin Nation will launch taq̓atštəm – The Tla’amin Census to Mark Treaty Day
Citizens invited to BBQ and Treaty Day Celebration at Government House April 4, 2025
April 2, 2025
To mark the 9th anniversary of Tla’amin self-government, Tla’amin Nation is proud to launch taq̓atštəm – “We Are Going to Talk About It,” a Nation-wide census that invites every Citizen to help shape the future.
The census is designed to gather important information about housing, health, language, employment, and more ensuring the Nation can plan programs and services that reflect the needs of all Citizens, whether they live within ʔəms giǰɛ (Tla’amin Territory) or beyond.
“Self-government means we decide our own path—but we can only do that if we truly understand our People,” said Hegus John Hackett. “This census is about visibility, connection, and listening. Today, more than half of our Citizens live outside the community, and many want to stay involved, return home, or access services. taq̓atštəm is a way to bring everyone into the circle and make sure no voice is left out.”
Tla’amin is hosting a BBQ on Friday, April 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Government House to celebrate the 9th anniversary of treaty and to launch the census. All Citizens are invited to come enjoy a burger, connect with staff, and fill in their census on-site.
Participants will receive a $50 thank-you honorarium for completing the census on-site and those who complete online will have $50 added to their June dividend. Staff will be available to provide support and answer questions. Off-lands members may complete the census online to have $50 added to their June healthy living dividend.
“Every Citizen’s response will help create a clearer picture of where Tla’amin People are and what they need to thrive,” said Losa Luaifoa, Finance and Administration Housepost. “taq̓atštəm will help us to uphold our responsibilities of self-government—ensuring the Nation’s path forward is guided by the voices of all our People.”
Questions? Please call 604.483.9646 Ext. 4 or email census@tn-bc.ca