Tla’amin Nation Winter Break Closure and Emergency Contact Information

December 11, 2024

Tla’amin Nation offices, facilities and services will close for winter break at noon on December 24th and will reopen January 2, 2025. This notice contains some important reminders and emergency contact information.

The holiday season can result in additional recycling and garbage, please do your best to reduce waste where possible.

In-community garbage collection is scheduled for December 20, December 24 and January 3.
The recycling depot beside the gym will be open as usual except for December 25/26 and January 1.

Public works emergencies (housing, roads, sewer, water) please call 604-578-0447.

Tla’amin health is closing for winter break. Please make sure to renew your prescriptions if needed before December 24. Pharmacies can provide emergency refills during the time of our office closure. For health advice during the holidays call the BC nurses hotline at 811. In the case of a health emergency please call 911.

Christmas can be a hard time, please remember you are not alone, qualified and culturally safe mental health providers are available 24/7 over the break.

KUU-US Crisis Response Services Line

Adults/Elders (250-723-4050)
Child/Youth (250-723-2040)
Toll free (1-800-588-8717)

Hope for Wellness Hotline

Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at www.hopeforwellness.ca

In closing, here are a few ʔayʔajuθəm phrases to practice with your family, wishing all a safe holiday season. ?imot.

ʔimot kɩsməs Merry Christmas

ʔʊkʷ čɛp qʷaʔašqʷɩs kʷʊtiš Wishing you happiness this year

ʔimotsəm kʷʊtiš The best in the coming year

ʔiʔsəm 2025 kʷʊtiš 2025 will be a good year