Musqueam

Are you or someone you know graduating this year? Musqueam is hosting a drive-thru graduation event on June 24 for members who are completing grades 7 or 12, or a post-secondary program. To be included in the celebration, contact Musqueam Education with your name, school and grade/program completed. For contact info, as well as other updates from the education department, check out our website: www.musqueam.bc.ca/graduation-celebration-2021

If you plan to vote by mail in the upcoming Chief and Council election, you MUST request a mail-in ballot from the elections officers or Musqueam Membership. We recommend you request ASAP so you can mail it back before election day (November 30). In-person voting happens on November 30 from 9am - 8pm at the Musqueam Gym. ... More information on our website: www.musqueam.bc.ca/notice-of-vote-election-2020 List of Candidates: www.musqueam.bc.ca/candidates-list-election-2020 Musqueam election webpage (OneFeather): www.onefeather.ca/nations/musqueam

$100 grocery store gift cards are available for Musqueam households located away from home (off reserve) Send requests to [email protected] or call 604-269-3444 Include your name, mailing address, and if you'd prefer a Save-On Foods or President's Choice gift card ... If these grocery stores are not in your area, please include which grocery stores are closest to you Gift cards are limited to one per Musqueam household, meaning anyone living at the same address Read more on our website: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/groceries-for-members-nov-2020/

Election Info for Musqueam Members This Sunday from 5-7pm is the nomination meeting for the Chief and Council election next month. Learn more on our website: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/nomination-meeting-2020/

Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch TODAY from 4pm-6pm Drive or walk to the Cultural Centre to pick up a pumpkin and a treat Find out more: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca//musqueam-drive-thru-pumpkin-p/ **Due to Covid-19, this event is for on-reserve families. Please be Covid-safe: stay inside your vehicle and follow directions when approaching the Cultural Centre.

For the safety of our staff and community, please wear a mask when visiting the band office or any other Musqueam facility. You must put a mask on before a staff member will open the door, even if you stay outside or are just dropping off a piece of paper.

Today we’re sharing this striking wall hanging by Musqueam weaver, Vivian Campbell from the MOA Collections. Campbell was part of the Native Youth Program at MO...A in high school and in 1997, she joined the weaving school at Musqueam, as part of the contemporary resurgence of this ancient art form. This piece uses key weaving techniques such as Salish "V"s, twining and tabby weave, while incorporating contemporary design elements and colours. "I think the revival of the weaving is important because it really opens up a whole new door to what our people are all about. It is great that Salish weaving has come back because it is something that enriches our entire community."" Vivian Campbell Wall Hanging (detail). [MOA Collections Nbz854]. By Vivian Campbell. 2001. Musqueam. : Tim Bonham. View on MOACAT online: https://bit.ly/3kdx85b #MOAFromHome

Tonight at 7pm, join a FREE online tour of Museum of Anthropology!

New job postings on our website! We are currently hiring: By-Law Enforcement Officer Nurses Assistant... Youth Outreach Worker www.musqueam.bc.ca/jobs

The Heather Lands were purchased by Musqueam, Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Canada Lands Company / Société immobilière du Canada in 2014. Here are new details about the redevelopment, which will include 400 rental units, 540 social housing units and a cultural centre.

Musqueam chief supports rights of Mi’kmaq fishers, condemns feds for 'ongoing failure' in Nova Scotia | NEWS 1130 https://www.citynews1130.com//musqueam-chief-mikmaq-fishe/

Tonight there is an online discussion about access to healthcare for Indigenous communities in BC. Learn about what community leaders and organizations are doing to create policies and practices to limit barriers to access and improve health outcomes.

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow sent a letter to Chief Mike Sack in support of Sipekne’katik First Nation's constitutionally-protected right to fish. Musqueam strongly denounces the acts of violence and complete disregard of the law by the non-Indigenous commercial fishers involved. It is disheartening that Sipekne’katik and other Mi’kmaq fishers continue to struggle to safely and fully implement their treaty right to earn a moderate livelihood fr...om fishing. This situation has been reported as a dispute between Mi’kmaq and non-Indigenous fishers. However, it is Musqueam’s view that this situation has developed as a result of the Crown’s ongoing failure to recognize and implement Mi’kmaq commercial fishing rights as confirmed in the 1999 SCC decision. We believe that the DFO’s prolonged failure to act has set the table for the violent events of this past week. Read the letter on our website: www.musqueam.bc.ca/letter-to-chief-sack Sipeknekatik Band Government of Canada Justin Trudeau Nova Scotia Government Minister Carolyn Bennett Assembly of First Nations/Assemblee des premieres Nations BC Assembly of First Nations The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister of Indigenous Services UBCIC First Nations Summit

Musqueam Tea & Talk (online) Wed. Oct. 21 at 6:30 Members are invited to join our first Tea and Talk - an opportunity to socialize with other community members and help pass the time while isolating. Brew some tea, butter some bread and join us for friendly visiting on Zoom! ... For the Zoom link, email Courtenay Gibson, Recreation Manager, [email protected] Learn more: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/event/musqueam-tea-and-talk/ Musqueam Recreation Musqueam Recreationp

Musqueam's latest community newsletter was released last Friday, October 9. You can read it here: https://bit.ly/33VW7nV

Online Info Session for Musqueam Members This Thursday, October 15 --- Join Councillor Wendy Grant-John, Musqueam staff and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to hear about two agreements currently being negotiated. Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3jYTeIR

On Thursday, October 15 at 6pm, join Councillor Wendy Grant-John, Musqueam administration staff and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for an online information session. Two important agreements that are currently being negotiated will be discussed: - Robert’s Bank Terminal 2 Agreement... - Musqueam/Vancouver Port Relationship Agreement Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3jYTeIR

It is a reality that Musqueam will eventually have an on-reserve COVID-19 case. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please notify Musqueam Health so we can support you to self-isolate. When a case is confirmed, we ask that community come together to support the individual and each other to make sure we all stay safe. Above all, please practice our snwey our Musqueam teachings and respect one another. Watch this video message from Councillor Howard E. Grant and visit our website to learn more: www.musqueam.bc.ca/chief-council-covid-19-videos-oct82020/

As of October 3, there are three off-reserve Musqueam members who tested positive for COVID-19, and one individual quarantining on reserve. Support from Chief, Council and administration has been provided to these individuals, along with all necessary information and constant communication with MIB Health. Please be aware that these individuals did not contract the virus on reserve. Watch this video message from Chief Wayne Sparrow and visit our website to learn more: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/chief-council-covid-19-videos-o/