CHEAM NEWS & EVENTS
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Notice of Nomination Meeting
The election for the next Chief and Council of Cheam First Nation will be held Thursday, November 25. Please consider this post as formal notice that a meeting of the electors of Cheam First Nation will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, located at 52161 Victor Drive, Rosedale, B.C. on the 14th day of October […]
September 7, 2021
Lower Fraser Fishery License - Sept. 3 -5
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued another opening for Chinook Salmon fishing on the Lower Fraser River. The issued license is valid for two days- Friday, September 3 at 6 pm - Sunday, September 5 at 6:00 pm. In order to minimize and avoid Sockeye impacts and to increase the survivals of incidental […]
September 2, 2021
Lower Fraser Fishery License - August 20-21
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has just opened the fishery for regional Indigenous Communities, including Cheam, for the Lower Fraser River. The issued license is valid for one day only- Friday, August 20 to Saturday, August 21. In order to minimize and avoid Sockeye impacts and to increase the survivals of incidental bi-catch and […]
August 20, 2021
Covid Exposure in Indigenous Communities
The First Nations Health Authority sent us a letter (posted below) on behalf of Fraser Health, regarding possible Covid-19 exposure at recent events held in the Vancouver Coastal, Interior and Fraser Salish regions. More information is included in the letter. It is unfortunate to hear of increased COVID-19 cases in community. Contact tracing is underway […]
August 13, 2021
Lower Fraser Fishery License
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has just opened the fishery for regional Indigenous Communities, including Cheam, for the Lower Fraser River. The issued license is valid for one day only- Friday, August 13 to Saturday, August 14. In order to minimize and avoid Sockeye impacts, a minimum 8” mesh restriction is required with 3:1 […]
August 13, 2021
AFN: Federal Elections Readiness and Outreach
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is working together with Elections Canada to eliminate barriers to First Nations’ participation in federal elections. Please expect a phone call in the coming days and weeks where an AFN staff member will share information related to: Job opportunities during the election Getting ready to vote Sharing election materials […]
August 12, 2021
New Shelter and Overdose Prevention Site Coming to Cheam
We are excited to share our new Shelter & Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) building arrived this week- which was an awesome sight to see.
Shortly after the setup of the structure is complete, construction and utility connection will take
place and we will diligently work to get the building ready to welcome guests in the weeks following.
August 6, 2021
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