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The purpose of engagement opportunities at Splatsin is to meaningfully and respectfully involve community members living on and off-reserve in projects that will have a moderate to high impact on the entire community or on a select geographical area and/or groups of band members. See below for current and past projects that require feedback and collaboration with band members.
Level One: High impact on the whole communityProjects or issues that have a serious impact on the entire population require all four types of community engagement.
Level Two: High impact on a specific area and/or groupProjects or issues that have an impact on a particular area of the community or a group of band members requires public education and at least one level of engagement: feedback, collaboration, or empowerment.
Level Three: Moderate impact on the whole communityProjects or issues that have a modest impact on the entire population require public education and/or consultation.
Level Four: Moderate impact on a specific area and/or groupProjects or issues that have a modest impact on a particular area of the community or a group of band members require public education and/or consultati
Splatsin is modernizing its By-law #3-1980 ‘A By-law for the Care of our Indian Children’. The goal of this project is to make and approve amendments to the By-law to meet the needs of Splatsin children and families while ensuring cultural and traditional values are weaved throughout.
In 2019, Kukpi7 & Tkwamipla7 made a motion to modernize the existing legislation based on requests from band members to better meet the needs of our growing community. The first phase of this project, which has already been completed, consisted of a review of the By-law and modernizing language by Splatsin Stsmamlt Services staff (e.g., replacing “Indian child” with “Splatsin child”). The second phase, which will take place in the fall of 2021, will be to present the By-law to the community and the process used to modernize it and to collaborate on ideas and gather feedback from the membership.
It is planned that the modernization of By-law #3-1980 ‘A By-law for the Care of our Indian Children’ will articulate Splatsin’s commitment to the health and well-being of its children and families, and its willingness to work with the membership to ensure their values are reflected in the modernized By-law. Stakeholders include Splatsin Stsmamlt Services (SSS), Kukpi7 & Tkwamipla7, past and current clients of SSS, Splatsin membership, and other government-related stakeholders.
Band members are encouraged to participate in this meaningful engagement process open from October 26 to December 29, 2021. This engagement has been extended. Read below for details including gifts and prize draws!
The first phase of this project, which has already been completed, consisted of a review of the By-law and modernizing language by Splatsin Stsmamlt Services staff (e.g., replacing “Indian child” with “Splatsin child”). Read the original By-law below.
All current band members are invited to help shape the future of By-law #3-1980 by participating in a survey. The survey will be available online and mailed to homes upon request. The survey will be open here from October 27 to November 29, 2021. There will also be an opportunity for band members to send feedback on the proposed By-law by email. Each participant will be given a $25 cheque and be entered to win 1 of 3 prizes:
Engagement Period: October 27 to December 29Type of Engagement: FeedbackHow to participate: Click the link below
The project team is developing a Focus Group consisting of registered band members who are passionate and invested in our children and families. The group will attend a series of two collaborative workshops led by the project team and an expert engagement facilitator.
Engagement Period: December 2021 – January 2022Type of Engagement: CollaborateHow to participate: If you are interested in this opportunity and are available on these dates, contact the Project Coordinator, Miranda Kimbasket: [email protected] or (250) 838-6496 ext. 415
The modernization project will be reintroduced to the community during a virtual presentation. The project team will walk attending members through what was completed during the first phase of the project, and the current and modernized By-law, and provide information about the Focus Group. This presentation will be led by Splatsin Stsmamlt Services. Three prizes of $100 will be drawn at the end of the presentation.
Engagement Date: Tuesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m.Type of Engagement: EducateHow to participate: Register by clicking the button below to attend using your computer or dial in using a phone