When Our Children Thrive, Our Nation Thrives: Join the Tla’amin Parents Committee
First meeting is October 16th, come when you can
September 25th, 2025
We know that when our children succeed, our whole Nation succeeds. That’s why we are creating the Tla’amin Parents Committee — a space for parents and caregivers to share experiences, ideas, and work together to support our kids.
“Parents and caregivers are first teachers; they know what our children need to thrive,” said Brandon Louie, Housepost for Community Services. “We cannot do this work alone. We need parents to step forward, share their voices, and help us tackle challenges like school attendance so our kids have the bright future they deserve.”
The committee will focus on strengthening school attendance and building stronger connections between schools, families, and the Nation. Meetings will take place monthly to:
- Share family practices that support learning.
- Provide feedback to the Tla’amin Nation Education Team.
- Work with leadership, teachers, and service providers to remove barriers to attendance.
- Learn from one another and invited guests.
- Advise on big-picture education initiatives.
- Celebrate student successes.
We are looking for diverse perspectives: parents and caregivers with children in local schools, Brooks, PIE, home schoolers, and those supporting neurodiverse kids. Grandparents raising grandkids are welcome too!
Meetings start October 16th and will be the first Thursday of the month, 5–7 pm in the Education Portable. Dinner provided, plus $50 honorarium per parent/caregiver (paid the following week). Babysitter costs can also be supported. If you can’t make every meeting, your voice still matters. Come when you can.
For questions or to confirm attendance for Oct. 16th, contact Sophie Call, Director of Education, at Sophie.call@tn-bc.ca.
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