Tla'amin Nation

06/11/2026

🦅 Celebration of Life for Stella Olney 🦅

With respect and gratitude the family will host a celebration of life this Sunday at the gym. All are welcome.

Sunday June 14th
10:00 a.m.
Tla'amin Salish Centre

Eulogy and story sharing with slideshow and luncheon to follow.

Please send photos of Stella to [email protected] by 3:00 pm on Friday June 12.

Donations of baked goods and sandwiches appreciated. Please contact Losa at 604-578-8919

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06/10/2026

𝐓𝐥𝐚'𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫.

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of a self-governing Nation overseeing 290 staff, a $70M annual budget, and the day-to-day operations of a full-service First Nations government on the upper Sunshine Coast.

The CAO reports to Executive Council, leads a Senior Management Team of 10 Directors, and drives implementation of the Comprehensive Nation Plan across every department. You'll manage finances, support governance, represent Tla'amin with federal, provincial, and local governments, and help build the kind of organization our Citizens deserve.

We're looking for someone with a decade or more of progressive leadership experience, ideally within an First Nations government context, and the skills to lead in a complex, partially unionized environment. Knowledge of Tla'amin history and culture is an asset and a priority to develop.

If you're ready to lead with purpose in a Nation that's moving forward on its own terms, we want to hear from you.

Questions? Please write Anthony Fast: [email protected]

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Apply at: https://tlaaminfirst.bamboohr.com/careers/321

06/03/2026

Last night the proud papas at the Tla'amin Fish Hatchery released 84,000 hatchery-raised chinook salmon into the wild. Each fish was about 4.5 grams, lovingly reared, clipped and nurtured for 10 months in the sweet tannin-laden waters from Sliammon Lake.

The chinook began their journey to the sea at 9 p.m. on a prime high tide maximizing their chances of survival. It’s a perilous life and the five year return rate for hatchery chinook is about 2.5%. We wish the babies well and hope to see them return as healthy adults.

06/03/2026

𝐓𝐥𝐚ʼ𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲

Tla'amin Nation has been named the recipient of the 2026 Rural BC Community Award, presented by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC — one of the most distinguished honours a rural BC community can receive for health care excellence.

Tla'amin Health operates the largest clinic in the qathet region, serving all Indigenous people in the area. The clinic offers primary, dental, mental health, chronic disease, harm reduction, palliative, and prenatal care — with visiting specialists in neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics seeing patients on-site, eliminating a significant travel barrier.

"I don't think we always realize how lucky we are to have so many services available to our community so close to home, and delivered by our people," said Hegus John Hackett. "On any given day, our people have access to culturally safe and caring dental, mental health, and primary care. That is something worth celebrating."

Read the release here: https://www.tlaaminnation.com/tla%ca%bcamin-nation-receives-top-honours-for-rural-health-delivery/

Check out the short video here: https://vimeo.com/1197853426/26c419c028

06/02/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐥𝐚’𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫

t̓išosəm (qathet), BC — Following a competitive process Tlaʼamin Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmen Galligos as Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective June 8, 2026.

“Carmen represents the best of Tla'amin's emerging leadership,” said hegus John Hackett of the appointment. "She has demonstrated the kind of leadership, dedication, and community relationships that this role demands. She has earned the trust of her colleagues and of our citizens, and I have every confidence she will bring that same commitment to her work as COO. I look forward to what we will build together.”

Carmen brings six years of hands-on experience serving Tlaʼamin Nation in roles of progressive leadership responsibility, most recently as Director of Public Works & Capital Infrastructure, where she grew the department to a team of 40 and led major capital projects across the community.

Her background spans civil engineering technology, project management, and operations, with a track record of advancing complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives while maintaining strong relationships across departments and with the Tla’amin community.

In her new role, Carmen will oversee a portfolio including Lands and Resources, Public Works & Capital Infrastructure, Housing, Fire and Emergency Management, and Building Inspection.

Read the release here: https://www.tlaaminnation.com/carmen-galligos-named-as-tlaamin-nation-chief-operations-officer/

06/01/2026

ʔajɛčɛpʔot

On behalf of the Charlie, Paul & Point families, we would like to share the following service details for our loved ones:

𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐞
Thursday, June 4, 2026
4 pm
Salish Centre

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞
Friday, June 5, 2026
10:30 am
Salish Centre

The service will be followed by a procession from Sacred Heart Church to the cemetery, beginning at approximately 12 pm. Peter and Mark will be laid to rest through burial, while Kurt will be cremated.

Luncheon at the Salish Centre following the service.

Our families extend our heartfelt thanks to all those in our communities, near and far, for the support, kindness, and care shown during this very difficult time.

The Charlie, Paul, and Point Families

Donations can be made by etransfer [email protected] please specify if your donation is intended for all three families or a specific family in the notes section of the transfer.

05/30/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲.

This role oversees fibre supply operations including log dump, dryland sort, inventory, and delivery logistics. You'll be leading teams in a unionized environment and managing fibre supply agreements.

Salary range is $125,000–$160,000, and the position is based in the qathet region.

If you have a background in coastal forestry or fibre supply and experience leading operational teams, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Read the job description here: https://www.tlaaminnation.com/manager-of-fibre-supply-thichum-forest-products/

Open until filled.

05/29/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing forestry operations across planning, operations, post-harvest, and fibre supply.

Salary range is $140,000–$180,000, based in the qathet region.

If you have a background in coastal forestry, experience leading operational teams, and want to be part of a growing Indigenous-owned company, this one's worth a look.

Read the job description and learn about applying here: https://www.tlaaminnation.com/general-manager-thichum-forest-products/

05/29/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋: 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Issued May 29, 2026 | Closing June 11, 2026

Tla’amin Nation is seeking proposals from qualified fishers to harvest the Nation’s 2026 domestic sockeye allocation. This is an opportunity to work directly with Tla’amin on a food fish harvest that supports our food sovereignty and creates employment for Tla’amin Citizens.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿
Qualified fishers must hold a valid DFO Commercial Fisher Identification Number and be prepared to provide a Tla’amin Citizen with a paid employment role as part of the engagement. Proposals should include vessel details, skipper experience, a proposed price per pound or flat harvesting rate, and two to three references from comparable contracts.

Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications and experience (20%), project approach and timeline (20%), and budget (55%), with the remainder weighted on proposal completeness.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Questions due: June 5, 2026
Proposals due: June 11, 2026
Successful applicants notified: by June 15, 2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆
Visit https://www.tlaaminnation.com/request-for-proposal-sockeye-salmon-harvesting/ to download the RFP and learn more.

05/21/2026

Housing is Seeking an Administrative Assistant

The Housing Administrative Assistant efficiently administers housing operations, tenant interactions, and maintenance coordination. Responsibilities include organizing housing documentation, maintaining privacy, coordinating home inspections and engaging with tenants and contractors, requiring problem solving skills and the ability to manage sensitive information.

Qualifications:
Training, Education, Experience

1. Minimum of Grade 12 education, with additional courses or training in housing management or administration preferred.

2. Experience in housing or rental management, client service, or related field.

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

4. Acceptable Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to employment.

5. Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and acceptable Driving Record.

The Tla’amin Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region). Position Summary Job Type: Full-time, permanent Hours of Work: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday Reports to: Housing Manag