Cheam First Nation
52161 Victor Drive V0X 1X1 Rosedale, BC, Canada

Additional Vaccine Clinic and Roll out information to assist you with in making your informed decision.

The Fraser Health Authority has confirmed a limited supply of the Moderna vaccine for First Nations communities. Vaccines are now available and administration of the vaccines will begin once the necessary plans are in place. FNHA Q&A on What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://buff.ly/3soULfO

FNHA’s Fraser Salish region is currently accepting applications from Indigenous youth living in the Fraser Salish region (Burnaby to Boothroyd) to become founding members of their Youth Committee! The Youth Committee will help FNHA plan and deliver mental health and substance use projects that truly meet the needs and priorities of youth themselves - putting the YOU in YOUth! In return, Youth Committee members will receive mentorship, résumé building opportunities, friendship, leadership experience, learn about health systems, attend gatherings and travel in the region (when it’s safe to meet in person again), and experience the empowerment and resiliency-building of having their very important voices heard.

The EOC Team has been diligently working to ensure wrap around support services are provided to those Members with confirmed cases of COVID-19 and those that are self-isolating. Kits will be delivered to on-reserve homes next week. https://buff.ly/3s4z7x5

FLU CLINIC - WALK IN ALL AGES DATE: Tuesday, Nov 24th TIME: 9:00AM - 3:30PM ... LOCATION: Cheam Band Office Gym * please enter side door behind the back of the Band Office and avoid main doors in the front * We also will have the pneumonia vaccine available. Please wear a mask. If you don’t have one or forget it, we will have some available.

Since January 1, 2021, the Cheam EOC has reported three (3) confirmed cases of COVID-19 with Members that are living in and out of the Community. https://buff.ly/3pMeGDb

The RCMP Indigenous Policing Team is holding a Logo Design Contest with a submission deadline of December 15, 2020.

Request for Members to Update Their Contact Information

By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, all individuals, places of work and businesses in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley must significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel.

The WINNERS of our 2020 Halloween Costume Contest are ...

November 9, 2020 APM First Nations Good Day, ... We have received an email regarding an amendment to the official license from DFO; Amended: APM Chum directed fishery - Oct 30 - Nov 13, 2020 The email is copied below and official license posted here. Please check with your Fish Rep if you have questions or comments. Good luck and stay safe! ===================================== November 6, 2020 4:29pm New Dates & Times: Saturday Nov 7 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 07:00 - 15:00 for Katzie & Kwantlen only DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 for all Nations except Katzie & Kwantlen Sunday Nov 8 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 07:00 - 15:00 for Katzie & Kwantlen only DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 for all Nations except Katzie & Kwantlen Monday Nov 9 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 Tuesday Nov 10 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 Wednesday Nov 11 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 Thursday Nov 12 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 Friday Nov 13 Port Mann Bridge to Hope Bridge SET NET: 06:00 - 18:00 DRIFT NET: 08:00 - 16:00 Gear: Minimum 6 1/4 mesh with 3:1 Hang Ratio Species and Quantity The Fishery is limited to the harvest of Chum salmon with an incidental harvest of Chinook salmon and hatchery-marked Coho salmon. All efforts and attempts shall be made to return all non-target species including Sockeye, wild Coho salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon, to the water alive and unharmed. After all efforts and attempts to return all non-target species to the water alive and unharmed have been made, wild Coho salmon may be retained. Sockeye salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon must not be retained. As per the Minister’s announcement (July 13, 2020) on additional measures required to further protect the Interior Fraser River Steelhead, due to extremely low levels of abundance and a state of Extreme Conservation Concern for Late Summer run Fraser Steelhead stocks, we must stress the importance of full net attendance, hot picking during daylight hours and proper handling of fish during set net fisheries to ensure maximum release survivability during this critical time of influence on these stocks of extreme concern. During all fishing activity, each Set Net is attended by the fisher within 20 meters during the entire fishing activity and hot picked, to remove all viable non-target species including wild Coho salmon, Sockeye, Steelhead and Sturgeon, by the Participant who is fishing the net. Please take care on the water and hope your fisheries are safe and productive. With great respect, Angelika

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonie Henry explains why 10 symptoms, like sore throat and runny nose, have been removed by the B.C. Ministry of Health checklist for students going to school.

Thank you for another great season! Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in 2021 :)

http:// Garbage Collection // Unfortunately, the service provider has vehicle problems which has impacted this week's garbage collection. We are waiting for an update as to when they will return to Cheam. We apologize for this inconvenience.

http:// IMPORTANT NOTICE // The test results for the Cheam staff member has come back NEGATIVE for COVID-19. This has taught us that we cannot be complacent in how each one of us cares for everyone's health and safety in following the health authority guidelines and safety protocols.

http:// IMPORTANT NOTICE // As of Friday at 3:30 pm, the test results for the staff member has not been received yet. In addition, Chief Andrew Victor has not been notified of any positive COVID-19 cases. Precaution measures remain in place at the Band Office. We will update on Mon, Sept 21 or sooner if we receive the results over the weekend.

http:// IMPORTANT NOTICE // A Cheam staff member is being tested for COVID-19. No test results have come back yet. We are following the self-isolate and self-monitor guidelines for staff. Our office remains closed. At this point, there are NO positive COVID-19 cases on Cheam. We will provide another update on Fri, Sept 18.

Public Notice from Enbridge Routine in-line inspection of the natural gas transmission system in the Fraser Valley commencing on September 17, 2020.

To join the webinar, please click the following link: https://fnha.zoom.us/j/69215858215

September 3, 2020 APM First Nations Good Afternoon, We have received an email and official license from DFO regarding the Fishery for this weekend. ... The email is copied below and official license posted here. Please check with your Fish Rep if you have questions or comments. Good luck and stay safe! "Good evening everyone, Please find attached 3 licences for the Lower Fraser First Nations, Sts’ailes and Sq’éwlets First Nations, and Yale First Nation to target Chinook Salmon. Due to Sockeye Salmon conservation concerns, a minimum 8 mesh restriction is required with 3:1 hang ratio, the nets will be attended at all times and picked frequently to remove all viable Sockeye, and all efforts must be made to return all non-target species including Sockeye Salmon, wild Coho Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon to the water alive and unharmed. Sockeye Salmon, wild Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Sturgeon must not be retained. FISHING TIMES: Set Net 1800 hours, Friday September 4 until 1800 hours, Sunday September 6, 2020. Drift Net 0600 hours to 1400 hours Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6 for all communities except Sumas, Katzie and Kwantlen. Drift Net 0700 hours to 1500 hours Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6 for Sumas, Katzie and Kwantlen only. Wishing your communities a safe and productive fishery this weekend! With great respect, Angelika "

Much love and prayers for Squamish Nation.

August 27, 2020 APM First Nations Good Afternoon, ... We have received an email and official license from DFO regarding the Fishery for this weekend. The email is copied below and official license posted here. Please check with your Fish Rep if you have questions or comments. Good luck and stay safe! ------------------------ " Good afternoon everyone, Please find attached 3 licences for the Lower Fraser First Nations, Sts’ailes and Sq’éwlets First Nations, and Yale First Nation to target Chinook Salmon. Due to Sockeye Salmon conservation concerns, a minimum 8 mesh restriction is required with 3:1 hang ratio, the nets will be checked and picked frequently to remove all viable Sockeye, and all efforts must be made to return all non-target species including Sockeye Salmon, wild Coho Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon to the water alive and unharmed. Sockeye Salmon, wild Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Sturgeon must not be retained. FISHING TIMES: Set Net 1800 hours, Friday August 28 until 1800 hours, Saturday August 29, 2020. Drift Net 0600 hours to 1400 hours Saturday August 29 for all communities except Sumas, Katzie and Kwantlen. Drift Net 1200 hours to 2000 hours Saturday August 29 for Sumas, Katzie and Kwantlen only. Good luck fishing and stay safe! Kind regards, Hong "

Chinook Fishery on August 21-22

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http:// Parents and #Students // Don't forget to hand in your Student Information & Waiver Forms by Friday, August 28, 2020. The #Education Department needs these for processing student allowance and student supplies distribution.

Cheam Members, please review the three proposed laws for enactment. Feedback on the laws can be submitted to the Lands Office for the Council's consideration before enacting the laws.

FNHA's Fraser Salish Wellness Team invites you to participate in Strong through Summer campaign. Visit our website for more details on week 1. https://buff.ly/3410izv #FNHAwellness #CheamStrong

Starting August 24, 2020 face coverings will be mandatory onboard BC Transit vehicles unless you are unable to wear one based on the exceptions list. https://www.bctransit.com/covid-19/bus-etiquette

August 7, 2020 APM First Nations Good Afternoon, ... We have received an email and official license from DFO regarding the Fishery for this weekend. The email is copied below and official license posted here. Please check with your Fish Rep if you have questions or comments. Good luck and stay safe! "Good afternoon everyone, The Department would like to thank the First Nations in the Port Mann to Sawmill Creek area for continuing to work with us on a Chinook fishing plan. We acknowledge these discussions to date have been challenging and we appreciate all your time in participating and the input provided. We would like to emphasize the continuing need to consider the very poor Sockeye returns and the need to manage Sockeye impacts based on best available in-season Sockeye abundance information. We look forward to upcoming discussions and planning for future opportunities. Please find attached 3 licences for the Lower Fraser First Nations, Sts’ailes and Sq’éwlets First Nations, and Yale First Nation to target Chinook Salmon. In order to minimize/avoid Sockeye impacts as much as possible, a minimum 8 mesh restriction is required with 3:1 hang ratio, the nets will be checked and picked frequently to remove all viable Sockeye, and all efforts must be made to return Sockeye Salmon to the water alive and unharmed. Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead, and Sturgeon must not be retained. FISHING TIMES: Set Net 1800 hours, Saturday August 8 until 1200 hours, Sunday August 9, 2020. Drift Net 0700 hours to 1300 hours Sunday August 9 for all communities except Katzie and Kwantlen. Drift Net 0800 hours to 1400 hours Sunday August 9 for Katzie and Kwantlen only."

As of July 24, 2020, there have been 59 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (23), Alberta (31), Manitoba (3), Ontario (1), and Prince Edward Island (1).

http:// NOTICE // On Friday, July 31st, the Public Works Department will be flushing the fire hydrants on Cheam IR1. Residents may experience a change in water pressure. If you have any concerns with or during this process, please contact Public Works at 604-794-7924.

http:// EVACUATION ALERT RESCINDED // July 17, 2020 at 8:30 am // The evacuation alert issued on July 3, 2020 for all residents on Tseatah IR#2 has now been lifted.