Snuneymuxw First Nation

Snuneymuxw First Nation We are Snuneymuxw.

Our SFN Social Media Commitment: https://www.snuneymuxw.ca/2024/01/17/sfn-social-media-commitment

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06/05/2026

t́le'shun (You are invited) ✨

Join us at Snuneymuxw Days 2026, to celebrate our sacred Lands, waters, and each other. Come as you are. You’ll fit right in.

📅 July 24 - 26, 2026

🔗 More information at: www.SnuneymuxwDays.ca

👍 Click “Going” on our Facebook event page at: Snuneymuxw Days 2026

The event will feature:
🚣War Canoe Races at The Point (Needham and Shoreline Drive)
🎨 stl'ul'iqulhew’t-hw (Kids Zone)
🛍️ Marketplace Magic
🏀 Basketball Tournament
⚽ (New!) Soccer Tournament
🦴 lahal (Bone Game)
🥁Jam Night and Feast at the Snuneymuxw Longhouse
...And more!

❓Got questions about the event? Contact our Snuneymuxw Days event director at: [email protected]

❤️Our Chase the Ace fundraiser helps support programming and activities for Snuneymuxw Youth and Elders ❤️✨ Join this we...
06/05/2026

❤️Our Chase the Ace fundraiser helps support programming and activities for Snuneymuxw Youth and Elders ❤️

✨ Join this week’s draw for a chance to win, while helping fund important community programs and events!

HOW IT WORKS:
♠️ Purchase your ticket(s) for the weekly draw
♠️ One winning ticket will be selected each week
♠️ The winner will choose an envelope in hopes of finding the Ace of Spades
♠️ If the Ace of Spades is found, they win the jackpot
♠️ If not, the jackpot continues to grow for the next draw

🎟️ TICKET PRICES:
$5 for 1 ticket
$20 for 5 tickets

📞 TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
🔹Kate Good: 250-619-7703 / [email protected]
🔹Samantha Wesley: 250-268-7725 / [email protected]
🔹Peter Seymour 236-594-6607 / [email protected]
🔹Snuneymuxw hulit lelum front desk: 250-740-2337

🔗 Join the “Snuneymuxw Chase the Ace” Facebook Group for the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17d4WhyXAD/

🩵hay ch q́a’ for supporting our community. Good luck to everyone!

A reminder about medical travel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins next week:
06/04/2026

A reminder about medical travel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins next week:

huy ‘ul’ ‘uy’ ‘uń sya:ys si’éḿ to our John Barsby Community School graduates ✨The evening brought students, families,...
06/03/2026

huy ‘ul’ ‘uy’ ‘uń sya:ys si’éḿ to our John Barsby Community School graduates ✨

The evening brought students, families, caregivers, Elders, teachers, school staff, support workers and community together to celebrate this important milestone with prayer, songs and dances from QQS students, and a shared meal.

hay ce:p q́a’ to those who supported these students throughout their educational journeys. Your guidance, patience, and care have helped make this success possible.

🔗 Interested in exploring your own educational or career journey? Checkout www.snuneymuxw.ca/careersupport or send a message to [email protected]

📌 Community Notice: Landscaping & Irrigation Work – Basketball Court Area at Needham and Centre st. Please be advised th...
06/03/2026

📌 Community Notice: Landscaping & Irrigation Work – Basketball Court Area at Needham and Centre st.

Please be advised that Island Eco-Scapes will be conducting landscaping and irrigation work around the basketball court area on Friday June 5, 2026.

Community members may notice crews and equipment working near the corner adjacent to the basketball court throughout the day.

⚠️ Please use caution when travelling through the area, watch for posted signage, and follow any directions from work crews.

📞 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
John Thomas at 778-269-2305.

⚠️ Please note: The only authorized contacts for Snuneymuxw Days vendor and sponsorship inquiries are Kate Good and Lesl...
06/03/2026

⚠️ Please note: The only authorized contacts for Snuneymuxw Days vendor and sponsorship inquiries are Kate Good and Leslee Wyse.

If you are contacted by anyone else regarding vendor opportunities, sponsorships or payments, for Snuneymuxw Days, you’re welcome to verify the request with Kate or Leslee before proceeding.

Kate Good [email protected]
Leslee Wyse [email protected]

🩵A reminder to join our Marine Division on Gabriola island this weekend!--🌊kw'atl'kwu | World Ocean Day 📅 Sunday, June...
06/03/2026

🩵A reminder to join our Marine Division on Gabriola island this weekend!
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🌊kw'atl'kwu | World Ocean Day

📅 Sunday, June 7
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Degnen Bay (Nanaimo River 5, at the end of Rowan Way)

Come enjoy:
🐚 Interactive beach walks
📖 Storytelling by Snuneymuxw Elders
🎓 Educational booths
🍽 BBQ by donation
🩵Learn about marine life, conservation, and traditional knowledge

ℹ️ A reminder that there is limited parking is available, but a continuous shuttle service will be available at 2400 South Road (At the gravel lot next to the south end Fire Hall) 🚌

06/02/2026

Are you planning to attend Petroglyph Development Group’s Annual General Meeting?

Tag a friend who you don’t think may be aware of this upcoming, June 8th event!

One lucky member will win a $200 gift card!

We look forward to seeing you on June 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Snuneymuxw Gym as we look ahead to the future, and share more about the projects, partnerships and businesses taking shape.

hay ce:p q́a

🆕 JOB POSTING: Orca Lelum is hiring for: 1. Wellness Coordinator2. Cookℹ️ Apply at: careers@orcalelum.caℹ️ More info bel...
06/02/2026

🆕 JOB POSTING: Orca Lelum is hiring for:

1. Wellness Coordinator
2. Cook

ℹ️ Apply at: [email protected]
ℹ️ More info below:

t́hixwum ‘i’ ḿí ch nuẃílum Welcome, please come in.Everyone is welcome here. We raise our hands to all the amazing peopl...
06/01/2026

t́hixwum ‘i’ ḿí ch nuẃílum
Welcome, please come in.

Everyone is welcome here. We raise our hands to all the amazing people who help create welcoming and safe spaces for our diverse community, including 2SLGBTQIA+ members.

🌈 So, what do all those letters mean? Learn more and find relevant resources here: www.fnha.ca/wellness/2slgbtqqia-wellness

🌈 What’s happening this week for Nanaimo Pride? Find out here: www.nanaimopride.ca/pride-guide

If you’re celebrating this month, have the best time and take care of each other out there 💖

Address

668 Centre Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R4Z4

Telephone

(250)7402300

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