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Band Office Reopening
As part of the Provincial restart, we are pleased to announce the gradual reopening of the Band Office. Beginning Wednesday, June 23, the office will reopen to the Community in a limited capacity. As we must still follow public health orders, which limit the total number of people allowed in the building at one time, […]
June 18, 2021
Community Checkpoints Survey
Keeping the Community Safe is a Community Decision As the COVID-19 numbers continue to decline and the virus becomes less of a public health threat, funding from the government for the Checkpoints will end very soon and we need your input. Since implementing the Health Checkpoints for COVID-19 in 2020, the Community has experienced a […]
June 11, 2021
Healing and Support Resources
We encourage anyone affected by experiences with Residential Schools
to seek healing and support through the Indian Residential Schools
Survivor Society or a trusted health care provider. Read more for a list of available supports and resources.
June 9, 2021
Youth Vaccine Clinic
Cheam Health is holding a Youth Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, June 9 in the Cheam gym. The Clinic starts at 11:00 AM and will run with scheduled appointments (no walk-in appointments will be available). Appointments can be made by contacting Marlana Peters LPN at 604-794-7927 or call/text 604-798-3584. Appointment times fill up fast so please contact […]
June 3, 2021
Statement from Council Re: Remains found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School
We are truly heartbroken to learn of the discovery of the mass grave of young children and students of the Kamloops Residential School. This loss is felt by many. We honour the lives of those 215 children and hold up their families in our thoughts. We acknowledge that this is difficult news that weighs heavy […]
May 28, 2021
Cheam Community Garden Boxes Survey
Council and Staff are looking into building garden boxes for Community use this season and want to know how many Community Members would be interested in using them. The boxes, water and soil would be provided and Community members would be responsible for buying and planting the garden as well as maintaining it. Before moving […]
May 28, 2021
Landfill Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback on the Landfill Remediation and Closure Survey. We will do our best to incorporate this feedback into future planning for the site and will share more information with the Community on the site's future use as planning progresses post-closure and remediation of the landfill.
May 28, 2021
Landfill Remediation Project Update
We are committed to working more closely with you to improve engagement and better guide our planning and decision-making on Cheam First Nation’s landfill remediation and other essential projects that affect our community. We recognize that face-to-face meeting isn't always possible, especially in this time of physical distancing. That's why we have created a survey […]
April 19, 2021
Cascade Skyline Gondola Project
For Immediate Release April 15, 2021 Cheam Territory (Rosedale, B.C. CANADA) –Cheam First Nation is deeply concerned about and surprised by the recent announcement from Bridal Veil Mountain Resort Project (BVMR) proponents contemplating a large industrial ski resort located on our traditional territory. This project was formerly known as Resorts West and in a very […]
April 15, 2021
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