Urban Heiltsuk Support Team

08/25/2026

Sending our condolences to the family and nation.

Community Notice

Out of respect for our Elder, her family, all HTC offices will be closed AUG 25, 2026.
Re-opening on AUG 26 at 8 am.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

H̓áik̓axsis Tuá — Walk softly
H̓ṃ́ḷ̓aláxsi pk̓vála — Talk softly

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

PAFNW+ is looking for volunteers to support our upcoming Indigenous Elders Bingo & Food Support!

Indigenous Elders Bingo
August 28th 2026

Food Support Days
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

We’re looking for volunteers to help with setup, food support, welcoming community members, bingo activities, and creating a warm and welcoming space for our Elders and community.
Whether you can help on August 28th, during our food support days, or whenever you’re available — we’d love to have you join us!

Your time and support can make a meaningful difference.

Interested in volunteering? Please sign fill out our jotform below:
https://form.jotform.com/team/241854016901048/Volunteering

08/17/2026

⚽ FREE Indigenous Youth Soccer Jamboree ⚽

Come learn new skills, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of soccer with Vancouver Whitecaps FC Community Coaches at the Playing Place!

📅 August 27
⏰ 12 PM - 3 PM
📍 Playing Place, 98 Capilano Rd, West Vancouver

🥤 Lunch & drinks provided
👟 Runners are required for all participants

Open to Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) ages 6-17. Bring your energy and your running shoes for an afternoon of soccer, fun, and community!

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m1runjpq0ezd98d/

08/17/2026

✨ This Week in Culture at VAHS | August 17–21 ✨

Join us for a full week of culture, creativity, connection, and community!

🧢 Monday: Hat Beading
📿 Tuesday: Devil’s Club Earrings
🧺 Wednesday: Community Picnic & Circle at MacLean Park
🐟 Thursday & Friday: Salmon Jarring Workshop

All activities run from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.

For Monday’s activity, feel free to bring your own hat to bead on!

The Community Picnic will be held at MacLean Park. Meet us at 449, or come drop by the park.

📣 No registration is required this week—just drop in! All are welcome. ❤️

08/13/2026

Heiltsuk Opportunity to Contribute by Survey

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Nkhe-Gkt6ECIGLfhdcP318NO5jnMzPdClDoS7kYcv31UNlhKNklZUFo4S0xQNjE5MFJWRUQzRjRJUS4u

We invite Heiltsuk members to share their voices and help shape our Nation’s first Citizenship Law by participating in Survey. Your participation is important and will help guide future work on Heiltsuk citizenship.

THREE Participant Prizes, $200, $300 & $500! Survey responses will remain separate from contact information.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute and for supporting this important work for our Nation.

Hard copies of the survey will be available for pick up at the Band Office!!

08/13/2026

Please share this post!

The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about fraudulent QR codes attached to parking meters throughout the city.

Police have received numerous calls from victims who have scanned the QR codes labelled “scan to pay” on the front of the meters, and were directed to a seemingly legitimate site to enter their credit card information to complete the parking transaction. The victims later noticed that they had large amounts of money withdrawn from their personal bank accounts. One victim had $2,000 withdrawn from their account.

New Westminster Police Department officers are investigating the source of these stickers and encouraging anyone who has used them to pay for parking in the last five days to check their bank accounts and report any suspicious activity to police and their banks.

“Our officers have already removed numerous stickers on meters throughout the city” stated Media Relations Officer Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “We would like to remind the public to be vigilant. While the stickers may appear legitimate, acceptable forms of payment are printed on signs above or on the meter.”

The City of New Westminster does not use QR codes as a payment method for parking. The New Westminster Police Department asks community members to share news of this scam with friends and loved ones.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Check out our big and beautiful new sign! We're open, pop in to see what's happening!

Are you in need of a washroom or shower, a hot meal, a cool place to rest, a legal advocate or tax help? We've got you covered. Come chat with us and see how we can help.

And don't forget, we have our grand opening party Thursday from 1-3! Come by for cake!