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TWN Christmas Party
December 17, 2007
The 2007 Christmas Celebration was a success due to the following people:
- Alison George and Deanna George for taking on the responsibility of the Christmas Celebration 2007, and totally helping Santa get organized.
- Verena George and Trevor George, for volunteering to do all of the food preparation, and cooking for our fabulous meal! Hay cx qa.
- Santa's Elves: Linda (Yet) Sterling and her awesome car; Sadie, assisted in picking up the gifts from Santa and her Costco card for some of the door prizes
- Caroline George-Thomas, and Paul McFayden for wrapping all the gifts, and standing in line at the post office to mail out gifts, and putting together misc. door prizes
- Cheyene Hood, who made time prior to picking up the school kids to help wrap gifts
- Kari Chambersand the Elders for the donations for the misc. door prizes
- Santa's helper Marc Lalonde, who totally gets into the spirit of things – Hay cx qa
- Ashley Sisson who helped hand gifts to Santa
- Caroline G-T organizing presents to hand to Santa
- Paul McFayden organizing presents to hand to Santa
- TWN Staff
- Mike Wilson helped with the set up of the gym
- Luke Thomas helped set up, decorate and hand gifts to Santa
- Amanda George-Thomas helped set up, decorate, and organize the door prize table
- Nadeen Reginald for driving Alison to pick up Movie passes
- Dale Komanchuk, Leah George-Wilson, Kelly-Lyn Danyluk for lending us their staff (Amanda, Luke, Nadeen, Deanna and Alison) to ensure the success of the party!!!
TWN Members Thank you all who came out & had a good time. Especially all our talented young singers who were not shy on entertaining us while we awaited our dinner. Should anyone have any pictures they would like to share on our website, please, please, please email them to myself at dbgeorge@twnation.ca or computerhelp@twnation.ca.
Last but most definitely not the least, on behalf of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Party Committee we would like to acknowledge and thank the following companies who have generously donated in the previous years, and continue to do so, this year we would like to raise our hands to the following companies/people:
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TWN Culture Centre
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Mike Wilson
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TWN Human Resource Departments
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Kelly-Lyn Danyluk, Norm Brown, Nadeen Reginald
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Takaya Developments Limited Partnership Seasons South
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Len George, Mr. Lim
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Ashcroft and Company, Barristers and Solicitorsp
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Stan Ashcroft
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Bob Starkell Law Corporation
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Bob Starkell
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C.L. Knight Consulting Ltd.
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Chris Knight
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Carter GM
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Lindsay Maingot
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North Shore Pest Detective
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Southwest Contracting Ltd.
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And thank three new additional sponsors:
- TWN General Store - Matt Thomas, Terri Nahanee for the TWN Shirts
- Paul C. Lepage
- Men in Trees Film Inc, Men in Trees Season 2
Season's Greetings to all and all the best for 2008
Kindest Regards,
Deanna B. George and Alison George
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2nd Annual Tsleil-Waututh
Nation Cultural Arts Festival
Saturday, August 25,
2007
Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen - North Vancouver, BC
2PM-8PM
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Traditional
& contemporary Aboriginal singers and dancers, storytellers,
traditional village, salmon BBQ, art vendors, and lots of children's
activities
The Cultural Arts Festival is a one day celebration highlighting the unique artistic talents of Aboriginal artists in the form of dance, song, storytelling, food, and visual arts. The festival is a day for entertainment and for education. The entire family is invited to join in the celebration to have fun and to learn about Aboriginal culture through the arts.
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TWN Christmas Party
December 11, 2006
On behalf of the
TWN Christmas Committee we would like to thank the following TWN
Membership & Staff who helped make this years event
successful: Alison & Deanna George for
soliciting donations, assisting Santa w/the list, & getting
this party organized. Dorothy , Pat & Nadeen for
assisting with organizing the gifts (for Santa), Linda Sterling for her
Costco card & Christmas Cards. Laurie &
Nadeen for Christmas Craft Ideas & a special thanks to Leah
& Mike for donating all of the craft materials & Ben
Thomas for using his contacts @ Starbucks & Tim Hortons for
Door Prizes. The set up crew: Mike W, Graham, Chris, Amanda,
Amberly, Luke, Vanessa, Alison & Deanna!
We would also like to
thank:
- Ashcroft & company
- Colony Home &
Furnishing Ltd.
- Dr. Douglas Aberley
- C.L. Knight Conulting
- NS Pest Detective
- Starbucks Dollar Shopping
Centre
- Tim Hortons
- Lindsay, Carter GM
- Southwest Contracting Ltd.
- Westcan Business Network
- TWN Taxation
- TWN Economic Developments
- TWN Wellness
- TWN Band School
- Bruce Hurst, John Nagy of
Reid
- Hurst, Nagy General
Accountants
- Purdy's Chocolate
- Kubiak Plumbing
- Bestway Major Appliance
Repar & Service Ltd.
- Rice Financial
- Bob Starkel
- Grand & Toy
- TWN Culture Centre
- Waste Control Services Inc.
AND to all who have
volunteered with this party via: cleaning up & just plain
chipping in to make this party a success!!!. See you next Year!
Sports
mens soccer team
The mens soccer team are two
games into their season. The first game they lost 4
– 3 but it was a good game. They had their chances
to win but missed. Hugo scored all three goals for
us. The second game they lost 5 – 4. They
were winning 4 – 0 in the first half then they lost it in the
second half. Too bad. Their next game is on
Saturday September 24 2005 12:00 noon at Ambleside
‘F’ against the Lynn Valley Blackhawks.
GOOD LUCK GUYS !!!
tsleil-waututh
nation facilities
TsLeil-waututh
nation Administration Office
3075 Takaya Drive • North Vancouver, B.C. • V7H 2V6
Tel: 604-929-3454
Fax: 604-929-4714
Toll Free Number: 1-866-929-3454
Message Centre Number: 604-929-3488
Toll Free Number: 1-866-929-3488
TsLeil-waututh nation
School and Education Centre or TsLeil-waututh
nation Skills Development Centre or TsLeil-waututh nation First Nations Career
and Employment Centre
3075 Takaya Drive • North Vancouver,
B.C. • V7H 2V6
• Structure of Intellect Assessments (SOI Testing)
• Career and Employment Planning
• Adult Basic Education
• Grade Equivalency Diploma
• Kindergarten - Grade 12 Program
• Post Secondary Distance Education
• Work Experience and Job Placement
web site: www.tsleilwaututhsdc.org
TsLeil-waututh nation
Child and Family Centre
3036 Takaya Drive • North Vancouver, B.C.
• Infant and Toddler Care (Ages 1-3)
• Full Time Care for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
• Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
• Toy Lending Library
• Headstart Program
TsLeil-waututh nation
Community Centre
3010 Tsleil-Waututh Road • North Vancouver, B.C.
Available for:
• Business Meetings
• Weddings
• Community Functions
• Family Gatherings
• Competitive Pricing
• Sports Events & Clubs
• Team Practices
For more information, please contact Mike Wilson @ 604-990-5573
Takaya
Tours
3093 Ghum-lye Drive • North Vancouver
Telephone: 604-904-7410
Fax: 604-929-8411
Email: info@takayatours.com
web site: www.takayatours.com
Takaya Tours is the premier First Nation owned and operated eco-tourism
venture in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Operating from bases
in North Vancouver and Port Moody, Takaya Tours offers a range of safe
and exciting activities that mix outdoor adventure with an authentic
interpretation of Coast Salish culture. First Nation Ocean-going Canoe
Tours,
Sea Kayaking Rentals, Lessons and Tours.
Takaya Developments
700 Apex Avenue • North Vancouver
Takaya Development is a Band/Partnership Company focusing on Land
Development. We have completed the following projects to date:
• Raven Woods Town Homes
• The Legend @ Raven Woods
• Windsong 1 & 2 @ Raven Woods
• Windsong phase 3 @ Raven Woods
• Deerfield @ Raven Woods
• Deerfield by the Sea @ Raven Woods
• Seasons @ Raven Woods
• Currently under Construction: Seasons West
• To Start Construction soon: Seasons South
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