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Jan. 15/16

FIREWOOD LOT IS NOW OPEN

For Snuneymuxw members

Jan. 15/16

Congratulations to Our Fully Trained ASIST Suicide First Aid Community Members

A BIG Hay ch q’u

Dec. 18/15

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Economic Development

Happy Holidays!

Dec. 4/15

Christmas Greetings 2015

From Snuneymuw Chief & Council and Staff

Wishing you a joyous and safe Holiday Season
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Nov. 20/15

You’re all you've got!

By Charsanaa Johnny

Nov. 20/15

The Power Of The Human Spirit Is Beyond Imagination

By Sally Scott

Nov. 6/15

Congratulations Alaia White

Bursary recipient

Nov. 6/15

Lateral Violence Workshop Held for SFN Staff

October 2015

Oct. 23/15

Food Fish Update

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Oct. 23/15

Employment Opportunity for SFN Members Oct 2015

Temporary Positions and Training available

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Wild Animal Sightings

Community Newsletter

Chief Mike Wyse Message To the Community- September 25th 2020

Snuneymuxw First Nation Covid-19 Safety Plan

Snuneymuxw First Nation advances reconciliation through new agreements

COVID Community Event Rental Form

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Recent Press Coverage

The Port of Nanaimo and DP World seal Nanaimo – Duke Point Lease Agreement

Wed. Feb. 24/21

To end racism against Indigenous peoples, we have to name it and speak up

Mon. Jan. 18/21

Vaccination clinic in Snuneymuxw First Nation exceeds herd immunity goal

Sat. Jan. 9/21

Snuneymuxw First Nation, B.C. advance reconciliation through new agreements

Sun. Sep. 20/20

CANCELED - Snuneymuxw First Nation to Host Tribal Journeys 2020

Mon. Mar. 30/20

Orange Shirt Day Proclaimed in Nanaimo

Mon. Sep. 30/19

Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School Grand Opening in Nanaimo

Thu. Sep. 12/19

SFN Breaks Ground on First Gas Station

Thu. Sep. 12/19

Letter of Understanding Signing with Canada

Thu. Sep. 12/19

Nanaimo school district learns more about aboriginal education choices

Thu. Apr. 12/18

Minister Philpott congratulates Snuneymuxw First Nation on new school groundbreaking

Fri. Mar. 16/18

Snuneymuxw First Nation breaks ground on new school site

Wed. Mar. 14/18

Pioneering Snuneymuxw soccer star honoured at Nanaimo park

Tue. Dec. 19/17

Snuneymuxw break ground on health centre

Mon. Dec. 4/17

Snuneymuxw-carved house post blessing ceremony

Thu. Oct. 26/17

Canadian government, Snuneymuxw celebrate $49M settlement

Thu. Oct. 26/17

Nanaimo councillors say sorry to Indigenous official

Mon. Oct. 16/17

Canada and Snuneymuxw First Nation advance reconciliation through settlement of historic claim

Mon. Oct. 16/17

Snuneymuxw council takes back flag from Nanaimo City Hall

Wed. Sep. 20/17

Nanaimo First Nation author Celestine Aleck shares stories

Wed. May. 31/17

Newcastle Island is Nanaimo Harbour’s feel-good place

Wed. May. 31/17

Snuneymuxw Elder Ellen White given insignia of Member of Order of Canada

Mon. Apr. 3/17

My Hometown Must: Snuneymuxw First Nationt 2017

Thu. Mar. 9/17

Snuneymuxw First Nation has big plans for Newcastle Island ferry

Mon. Mar. 6/17

Snuneymuxw First Nation agrees to $49M in compensation for downtown Nanaimo reserve

Mon. Nov. 14/16

Snuneymuxw gym a gamechanger for community

Tue. Sep. 27/16

New recreation facility opens on Snuneymuxw First Nation land

Thu. Sep. 1/16

Snuneymuxw building recognized in real estate awards

Mon. May. 2/16

Canoe journey a resurgence of culture

Wed. Apr. 27/16

For First Nations facing suicide crisis, the solution is rooted in the community

Mon. Apr. 18/16

Snuneymuxw building economic development strategies

Tue. Mar. 15/16

Snuneymuxw extends call to work together

Thu. Feb. 25/16

South waterfront has big potential

Wed. Nov. 18/15

Energy plan funding for Vancouver Island First Nations

Thu. Aug. 27/15

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates the Induction of an Historic Canadian Sport Legends Class

Thu. Jul. 2/15

Harry Manson inducted into Sports Hall of Fame

Thu. Jul. 2/15

Soccer star inducted into Sports Hall of Fame

Thu. Jul. 2/15

Totem poles revealed near Gathering Place

Fri. Jun. 26/15

Nanaimo’s mayor and council raises permanent Snuneymuxw flag at City Hall

Fri. Jun. 26/15

First Nation to get new library on reserve

Wed. May. 20/15

Newcastle has a unique story and a bright future

Wed. Apr. 29/15

Plan for Newcastle Island unveiled

Wed. Apr. 22/15

Public input will help to decide Newcastle's future

Thu. Apr. 16/15

Honours wrap up special week at VIU

Thu. Apr. 16/15

VIU Health and Human Services Faculty Honoured by Snuneymuxw

Tue. Apr. 14/15

Snuneymuxw wins Junior All-Native Tournament championship

Mon. Mar. 30/15

Aboriginal graduation rates reach all-time high in Nanaimo-Ladysmith

Wed. Feb. 25/15

Health services lead to improved performance

Wed. Feb. 25/15

RDN Board passes motion to acquire First Nations art from area bands

Tue. Feb. 24/15

Carvers work on VIU Student's Union totem pole project

Tue. Feb. 24/15

SFN Joel Good wins 2015 Temporary Outdoor Public Art Selection

Wed. Feb. 18/15

Recent News

SFN Council open-door meeting dates

Mon. Jan. 17/22

B.C. Ferries continues history of discrimination against Snuneymuxw First Nation with launch of new vessel in Snuneymuxw territory

Wed. Jan. 12/22

Mail-in Nomination Form for Community Trustee

Thu. Jan. 6/22

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