Stz'uminus First Nation

06/01/2026

Notice for our Oyster Bay residents. Ladysmith has entered Stage 2 water restrictions.

Stage 2 water restrictions are now in place for the Town of Ladysmith, Stz’uminus First Nation, and the Diamond Improvement District.

What this means for you ⬇️

💦 No outdoor watering from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
🌱 Limited lawn sprinkling (two hours per designated day)
• Even-numbered addresses: Wednesdays
• Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays
🌽 Micro/drip irrigation or hand watering of vegetable gardens permitted (4 hours per day max)
🍎 Micro/drip irrigation or hand watering of fruit trees allowed (4 hours per day max)
🚘 Vehicle/boat washing allowed
🌼 Hand watering of ornamental trees, shrubs and flower gardens allowed (2 hours per day max)

Learn more about what is and isn't allowed ➡️ https://www.ladysmith.ca/our-services/water/restrictions

06/01/2026

⚠️ WHMIS Certificate Training at Thuq’min ⚠️

SES is offering upcoming WHMIS training sessions at Thuq’min!

🗓 Training Dates
Friday, June 5 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm
Course Details:
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Class size: 10–18 students

WHMIS teaches participants how to safely work with hazardous products in the workplace, including understanding WHMIS symbols, safety labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safe handling practices, worker responsibilities, and emergency procedures.

This training is suitable for anyone entering or working in industrial, retail, maintenance, custodial, healthcare, or food service environments.

To register or for more information, email [email protected] or stop by Thuq’min to register in person

06/01/2026

🚤 PCOC Boating Safety Course at Thuq’min

SES is offering two upcoming PCOC Boating Safety Courses led by Sail Canada Instructor Jason Bowman at Thuq’min.

This in-person, interactive course covers general boating and water safety. Each participant will receive a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) card upon successful completion.

🗓 Course Dates
Wednesday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 10
☀️ Course 1: 10:00am–3:00pm
🌙 Course 2: 4:00pm–8:00pm
📍 Location: Thuq’min
11917 Silverstrand Rd.

Maximum class size: 10 students per course.
Included with the course:
- Textbook
- Classroom instruction
- Written exam
- Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) card

To register, email Adrienne at [email protected] or drop by Thuq’min to fill out the Stz’uminus registration form for the course.

06/01/2026

Summer job opportunity: Land Use Assistant
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026

Please send your application to [email protected], with subject, as title of the Job applied for.

06/01/2026

Summer Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant

Please send your application to [email protected], with subject, as title of the Job applied for.
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026

05/29/2026

🎣 Join us for the 6th Annual Ku'ki'youk Fishing Derby! 🎣
📅 June 21, 2026
📍 Shell Beach, Stz'uminus
🕓 Celebrating
Gather your crew and cast your lines! Open to all 9 Member Nations of KL, this free family event celebrates our inherent fishing rights and the passing down of teachings to the next generation. Each vessel must have at least one youth under 18 on board — let’s keep our fishing knowledge alive and strong!
🐟 Prizes, fun, and community spirit await.
🔗 Register by June 14th at https://ow.ly/ua6a50Z5HMv

05/28/2026

Rural eMentoring BC, a free virtual mentorship program based at UBC that supports students across British Columbia through mentorship, career exploration, and post-secondary guidance.

They are currently hosting an Indigenous Student Logo Design Contest and would greatly appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with youth in your community.

🏆 Indigenous Student Logo Design Contest - Win $1500!

We are inviting Indigenous students across BC to design a logo that represents British Columbia, learning, and Indigenous culture and traditions. The selected design will become the official Rural eMentoring BC logo. You do not need to be a professional artist or have formal design experience to participate!

✅ Open to: Indigenous students

💰 Prize: $1500 + recognition as the designer

📩 Submission deadline: May 30, 2026 by email to [email protected]

05/26/2026

🌲☀️ Registration for our 2026 Summer Camp is now open!

Children ages 9–12 from our 9 member Nations are invited to join us for KL’s annual Tum'kw'e'lus Camp in beautiful Lake Cowichan! Get ready for an unforgettable week filled with outdoor adventures, cultural teachings, sports, connection, and so much more fun.

Spaces are limited! Submit your registration today, and our team will contact you to confirm placement: https://kwumut.wufoo.com/forms/summer-camp-registration-2026/

05/25/2026

Kw’umut Lelum Presents: Tsawutul Family Group

Open to Families with Children ages 0-6 and Expecting Parents
Thursdays, June 4 - 25
11:00am – 1:00pm | Stz’uminus Health Centre
June 4 – Separation Anxiety
June 11 – Summer Safety
June 18 – Fathers Day Activity
June 25 – Importance of Hydration

Lunch and snacks provided
No transportation available

For more info contact Breeze Addison
(250)-816-1938 | [email protected]

05/25/2026

Kw’umut Lelum Presents: Tsawutul Duncan Parenting Group

Open to Parents with Children ages 0-6 from our 9 Member Nations

June 2 – Library Day| 10:00 – 11:30am | Duncan Library, 2687 James St.
June 9 – Summer Safety Sun and Water | 12:00 – 2:00pm | KL Duncan Office, 151 4th St.
June 16 – Father’s Day Luncheon | 12:00 – 2:00pm | Centennial Park | Duncan
June 23 – Feeding Ages and Stages | 12:00 – 2:00pm |KL Duncan Office, 151 4th St.
June 30 – Transfer Beach Trip | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Meet at KL Duncan Office, 151 4th St.

RSVP for transportation by June 23 for Transfer Beach trip

For more info contact Charlotte Stager
[email protected] | (250)-668-5519