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As we gather this Thanksgiving, let us honour the land, our ancestors, and the stories that connect us. May this time of...
10/12/2026

As we gather this Thanksgiving, let us honour the land, our ancestors, and the stories that connect us. May this time of gratitude remind us of the strength of our communities and the beauty of our traditions. Wishing everyone a meaningful day full of good food and good company. 🍂❤️

Share your voice in the November edition of Smoke Signals!Do you have a story to tell, a person to honour, a success to ...
10/10/2026

Share your voice in the November edition of Smoke Signals!

Do you have a story to tell, a person to honour, a success to celebrate, or something you’d like to share with the community? We’d love to include it in the next issue of Smoke Signals!

🗓 Deadline: October 20th

You can send in your contribution by:
📧 Emailing: [email protected]
📞 Calling the Band Office at 250-567-9293 and asking for the Communications Officer
📬 Dropping off in-person at the Band Office

Smoke Signals is your newsletter—let's hear your voice!

Saik'uz First Nation has career opportunities available for individuals committed to serving our community.  We are curr...
10/09/2026

Saik'uz First Nation has career opportunities available for individuals committed to serving our community. We are currently seeking:

• Community Support Labourer
• Custodian
• Junior Guardian Monitor
• Lead Guardian Monitor
• Media Technician
• Security Officer
• Supported Child Development Worker

We encourage all applications! If you or someone you know is interested, please apply. Resumes should be sent to:

Marie Boivin, HR Manager
[email protected]
Saik'uz Band Office

For more information on our open positions, visit the Saik'uz website at www.saikuz.com/careers.

Please feel welcome to share this information within your networks to help us find the best candidates. Mussi cho!

MURAL REINSTALLATION Join us for the relocation of‘ilho uztoodelh – Walking Together’Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:30...
10/09/2026

MURAL REINSTALLATION
Join us for the relocation of
‘ilho uztoodelh – Walking Together’

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Vanderhoof Arena 340 Columbia St. E

Cake cutting, cozy drinks, and guest speakers!

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Notice: Celebrate Recovery and Elders Bingo Cancelled on MondayPlease note that Celebrate Recovery and Elders Bingo will...
10/08/2026

Notice: Celebrate Recovery and Elders Bingo Cancelled on Monday

Please note that Celebrate Recovery and Elders Bingo will be cancelled on October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving Monday. Both will resume their regular schedules the week after on Monday, October 19.

We appreciate your understanding!

🍂🦃 THANKSGIVING COLOURING CONTEST! 🦃🍂Calling all Saik'uz youth! Show us your creativity and enter our Thanksgiving colou...
10/07/2026

🍂🦃 THANKSGIVING COLOURING CONTEST! 🦃🍂

Calling all Saik'uz youth! Show us your creativity and enter our Thanksgiving colouring contest for a chance to win a prize!

🎨 Age Groups:

Ages 1-5
Ages 6-10
Ages 11-17

Each age group has two colouring sheet options from which to choose. Complete one colouring page and submit it for your chance to win!

📅 Contest Opens: Thursday, October 8
📅 Contest Closes: Thursday, October 15 at 4:00 p.m.

📍 Pick up and drop off your colouring sheets at the Saik'uz Band Office.

Don't forget to write:
• Your name
• Age
• Phone number
on the back of your colouring sheet. An instruction form will be provided with each page.

🏆 Prizes! One winner will be selected from each age group. Members and staff will vote on the entries at the Band Office on Friday, October 16, and winners will be contacted on Monday, October 19.

🍬 Everyone who enters wins! All participants are invited to stop by the Band Office on Monday, October 19 to receive a bag of candy as a thank-you for participating.

For more information, contact:

📞 Becky Curvelo
Events Coordinator
778-916-4743
📧 [email protected]

We can't wait to see your colourful Thanksgiving creations! 🍂✨



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Notice: Thanksgiving Holiday ClosureThe Saik'uz Band Office, Daycare, Health Centre, and Multiplex will be closed for th...
10/06/2026

Notice: Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

The Saik'uz Band Office, Daycare, Health Centre, and Multiplex will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 12. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

We wish everyone a warm day of good company and good food! 🦃🍂

Community Engagement: October 2026 MeetingJoin us for our monthly Community Engagement meeting focused on Education, Emp...
10/05/2026

Community Engagement: October 2026 Meeting

Join us for our monthly Community Engagement meeting focused on Education, Employment and Training! We'll be covering vital information and programs for the whole community.

When & Where:
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Gathering Place, Saik'uz Band Office

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Announcement: Saik'uz First Nation Member Attendance at Council MeetingsSaik'uz First Nation Chief and Council warmly we...
10/03/2026

Announcement: Saik'uz First Nation Member Attendance at Council Meetings

Saik'uz First Nation Chief and Council warmly welcome Saik'uz First Nation members to attend upcoming scheduled Council meetings as part of the gallery. Sharing leadership updates is an essential part of moving forward together, and your presence is highly valued.

To ensure our meetings remain safe, respectful, and productive for everyone, all gallery members are required to review, thoroughly complete, and sign a Gallery Code of Conduct prior to entering the meeting room.

Key Guidelines for Attendance:

• Observation Only: Gallery members are invited to observe only. To maintain the flow of the meeting, interacting with Council during the session or disrupting the proceedings is strictly prohibited.

• 5-Day Advance Deadline: The Gallery Code of Conduct form must be completed and submitted to Reception at least 5 days prior to the scheduled meeting date to be permitted entry.

• Submission Requirements: A new form must be filled out for every meeting you wish to attend.

• Completeness: Forms must be physically filled out completely, legibly, and include your signature. Incomplete or illegible forms will not be accepted.

This year’s Chief and Council schedule:

July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
September 21, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 16, 2026
December 8, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chambers - Saik'uz Band Office

Schedule Flexibility: Please note that meeting dates and times are scheduled in advance but are subject to change depending on circumstances. We appreciate the community's understanding and flexibility.

For more inquiries please call the band office at: (250) 567-9293.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our community governance respectful and effective. Forms can be picked up at the front reception desk.

Address

135 Joseph Street
Vanderhoof, BC
V0J3A0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12505679293

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