Lax Kw'alaams Band

Notice from Karen Knott – Membership September 20, 2024

Karen Knott, Indian Registry, will be in Prince Rupert Friday, September 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If any Lax Kw’alaams members... Read More → Notice from Karen Knott – Membership September 20, 2024

Dance Practice Today & Tomorrow!

| Truth and Reconciliation

Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation We will be having practice... Read More → Dance Practice Today & Tomorrow!

Long Weekend Band Office Hours

| Administration, Membership

The Band office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, for Labour Day. Happy long weekend! by Related posts: Lax Kw’alaams Archival... Read More → Long Weekend Band Office Hours

Reconciliation Engagement Workshop – Nanaimo

| Reconciliation

Where: Coast Bastian Hotel11 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 6E4 When: September 14 & 15, 2024 10 AM – 4 PM both days Lunch Provided... Read More → Reconciliation Engagement Workshop – Nanaimo

	September 2024
1	2 Labour Day Labour Day September 2, 2024 See more details •	3	4 Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Lax Kw'alaams Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Lax Kw'alaams September 4, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaaksa School https://laxkwalaams.ca/dance-practice-today-tomorrow/ Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation We will be having practice both in Lax Kw’alaams and Prince Rupert! Location: Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaaksa School Date: Sept 4th in Lax Kw’alaams Time: 6:30pm Contact: [email protected] See more details •	5 Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Prince Rupert Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Prince Rupert September 5, 2024 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Lax Kw’alaams Prince Rupert Hall https://laxkwalaams.ca/dance-practice-today-tomorrow/ Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation We will be having practice both in Lax Kw’alaams and Prince Rupert! Location: Lax Kw’alaams Prince Rupert Hall Time: Sept 5th at 6:00pm Contact: [email protected] See more details •	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14 Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/ Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams. Please join us to have your voice heard! Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more! Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members July 27 & 28, 2024 Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams Virtually on Zoom Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams August 10 & 11, 2024 Victoria Location to be announced September 14 & 15, 2024 Nanaimo Location to be announced September 24, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School October 5 & 6, 2024 Prince George Location to be announced October 26 & 27, 2024 Terrace Location to be announced November 2 & 3, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced November 9 & 10, 2024 In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced For More Information and RSVP: [email protected] See more details •
15 Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/ Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams. Please join us to have your voice heard! Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more! Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members July 27 & 28, 2024 Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams Virtually on Zoom Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams August 10 & 11, 2024 Victoria Location to be announced September 14 & 15, 2024 Nanaimo Location to be announced September 24, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School October 5 & 6, 2024 Prince George Location to be announced October 26 & 27, 2024 Terrace Location to be announced November 2 & 3, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced November 9 & 10, 2024 In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced For More Information and RSVP: [email protected] See more details •	16	17	18	19	20 Karen Knott - Membership Notice Karen Knott - Membership Notice September 20, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/notice-from-karen-knott-membership-september-20-2024/ Karen Knott, Indian Registry, will be in Prince Rupert Friday, September 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If any Lax Kw’alaams members need to make an appointment to see the membership clerk, please call 1-877-725-3293 ext. 234 from 8:30 – noon, or email [email protected] For status cards (5-year) and the new secure status cards (10-year). Registration to Indigenous Canada for: Birth Marriage Divorce Estate Legal Name Change Commissioner for taking Affidavits For registration numbers/band numbers/status numbers call B.C Region 1-800-665-9320 or 604-775-5100 For medical questions call 1-800-317-787 See more details •	21
22	23	24 Reconciliation Engagement Session Lax Kw'alaams (Reconciliation) Reconciliation Engagement Session Lax Kw'alaams (Reconciliation) September 24, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/ Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams. Please join us to have your voice heard! Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more! Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members July 27 & 28, 2024 Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams Virtually on Zoom Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams August 10 & 11, 2024 Victoria Location to be announced September 14 & 15, 2024 Nanaimo Location to be announced September 24, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School October 5 & 6, 2024 Prince George Location to be announced October 26 & 27, 2024 Terrace Location to be announced November 2 & 3, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced November 9 & 10, 2024 In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced For More Information and RSVP: [email protected] See more details •	25	26	27	28
29	30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2024 See more details •

September 2024

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Labour Day
Labour Day

September 2, 2024

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Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Lax Kw'alaams
Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Lax Kw'alaams

September 4, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaaksa School

https://laxkwalaams.ca/dance-practice-today-tomorrow/

Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

We will be having practice both in Lax Kw’alaams and Prince Rupert!

Location: Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaaksa School

Date: Sept 4th in Lax Kw’alaams

Time: 6:30pm

Contact: [email protected]

See more details

Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Prince Rupert
Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Prince Rupert

September 5, 2024 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Lax Kw’alaams Prince Rupert Hall

https://laxkwalaams.ca/dance-practice-today-tomorrow/

Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

We will be having practice both in Lax Kw’alaams and Prince Rupert!

Location: Lax Kw’alaams Prince Rupert Hall

Time: Sept 5th at 6:00pm

Contact: [email protected]

See more details

Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation)
Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation)

September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024

https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/

Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams.

Please join us to have your voice heard!

Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more!

Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops
All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members

July 27 & 28, 2024
Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams
At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert
At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams
Virtually on Zoom
Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams

August 10 & 11, 2024
Victoria
Location to be announced

September 14 & 15, 2024
Nanaimo
Location to be announced

September 24, 2024
Lax Kw’alaams
Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School

October 5 & 6, 2024
Prince George
Location to be announced

October 26 & 27, 2024
Terrace
Location to be announced

November 2 & 3, 2024
Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom
Location to be announced

November 9 & 10, 2024
In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom
Location to be announced

For More Information and RSVP:
[email protected]

See more details

Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation)
Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation)

September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024

https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/

Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams.

Please join us to have your voice heard!

Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more!

Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops
All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members

July 27 & 28, 2024
Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams
At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert
At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams
Virtually on Zoom
Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams

August 10 & 11, 2024
Victoria
Location to be announced

September 14 & 15, 2024
Nanaimo
Location to be announced

September 24, 2024
Lax Kw’alaams
Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School

October 5 & 6, 2024
Prince George
Location to be announced

October 26 & 27, 2024
Terrace
Location to be announced

November 2 & 3, 2024
Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom
Location to be announced

November 9 & 10, 2024
In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom
Location to be announced

For More Information and RSVP:
[email protected]

See more details

Karen Knott - Membership Notice
Karen Knott - Membership Notice

September 20, 2024

https://laxkwalaams.ca/notice-from-karen-knott-membership-september-20-2024/

Karen Knott, Indian Registry, will be in Prince Rupert Friday, September 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

If any Lax Kw’alaams members need to make an appointment to see the membership clerk, please call 1-877-725-3293 ext. 234 from 8:30 – noon, or email [email protected]

For status cards (5-year) and the new secure status cards (10-year).

Registration to Indigenous Canada for:
Birth
Marriage
Divorce
Estate
Legal Name Change
Commissioner for taking Affidavits

For registration numbers/band numbers/status numbers call B.C Region 1-800-665-9320 or 604-775-5100

For medical questions call 1-800-317-787

See more details

Reconciliation Engagement Session Lax Kw'alaams (Reconciliation)
Reconciliation Engagement Session Lax Kw'alaams (Reconciliation)

September 24, 2024

https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/

Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams.

Please join us to have your voice heard!

Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more!

Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops
All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members

July 27 & 28, 2024
Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams
At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert
At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams
Virtually on Zoom
Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams

August 10 & 11, 2024
Victoria
Location to be announced

September 14 & 15, 2024
Nanaimo
Location to be announced

September 24, 2024
Lax Kw’alaams
Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School

October 5 & 6, 2024
Prince George
Location to be announced

October 26 & 27, 2024
Terrace
Location to be announced

November 2 & 3, 2024
Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom
Location to be announced

November 9 & 10, 2024
In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom
Location to be announced

For More Information and RSVP:
[email protected]

See more details

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2024

See more details

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Notice from Karen Knott – Membership September 20, 2024

Dance Practice Today & Tomorrow!

Long Weekend Band Office Hours

Reconciliation Engagement Workshop – Nanaimo

Lax Kw’alaams Events

September 2024

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	September 2024
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1	2 Labour Day Labour Day September 2, 2024 See more details •	3	4 Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Lax Kw'alaams Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Lax Kw'alaams September 4, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaaksa School https://laxkwalaams.ca/dance-practice-today-tomorrow/ Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation We will be having practice both in Lax Kw’alaams and Prince Rupert! Location: Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaaksa School Date: Sept 4th in Lax Kw’alaams Time: 6:30pm Contact: [email protected] See more details •	5 Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Prince Rupert Cultural Sharing Truth and Reconciliation Prince Rupert September 5, 2024 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Lax Kw’alaams Prince Rupert Hall https://laxkwalaams.ca/dance-practice-today-tomorrow/ Come out and practice our songs in preparation for September 30th, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation We will be having practice both in Lax Kw’alaams and Prince Rupert! Location: Lax Kw’alaams Prince Rupert Hall Time: Sept 5th at 6:00pm Contact: [email protected] See more details •	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14 Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/ Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams. Please join us to have your voice heard! Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more! Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members July 27 & 28, 2024 Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams Virtually on Zoom Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams August 10 & 11, 2024 Victoria Location to be announced September 14 & 15, 2024 Nanaimo Location to be announced September 24, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School October 5 & 6, 2024 Prince George Location to be announced October 26 & 27, 2024 Terrace Location to be announced November 2 & 3, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced November 9 & 10, 2024 In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced For More Information and RSVP: [email protected] See more details •
15 Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) Reconciliation Engagement Session Nanaimo (Reconciliation) September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/ Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams. Please join us to have your voice heard! Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more! Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members July 27 & 28, 2024 Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams Virtually on Zoom Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams August 10 & 11, 2024 Victoria Location to be announced September 14 & 15, 2024 Nanaimo Location to be announced September 24, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School October 5 & 6, 2024 Prince George Location to be announced October 26 & 27, 2024 Terrace Location to be announced November 2 & 3, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced November 9 & 10, 2024 In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced For More Information and RSVP: [email protected] See more details •	16	17	18	19	20 Karen Knott - Membership Notice Karen Knott - Membership Notice September 20, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/notice-from-karen-knott-membership-september-20-2024/ Karen Knott, Indian Registry, will be in Prince Rupert Friday, September 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If any Lax Kw’alaams members need to make an appointment to see the membership clerk, please call 1-877-725-3293 ext. 234 from 8:30 – noon, or email [email protected] For status cards (5-year) and the new secure status cards (10-year). Registration to Indigenous Canada for: Birth Marriage Divorce Estate Legal Name Change Commissioner for taking Affidavits For registration numbers/band numbers/status numbers call B.C Region 1-800-665-9320 or 604-775-5100 For medical questions call 1-800-317-787 See more details •	21
22	23	24 Reconciliation Engagement Session Lax Kw'alaams (Reconciliation) Reconciliation Engagement Session Lax Kw'alaams (Reconciliation) September 24, 2024 https://laxkwalaams.ca/reconciliation-engagement-workshop/ Lax Kw’alaams Reconciliation Department is hosting Reconciliation Engagement Workshops with membership throughout 2024 on the draft Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx constitution, long-term governance visioning and planning, the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and law-making for Lax Kw’alaams. Please join us to have your voice heard! Honorariums will be provided to participant members of Lax Kw’alaams, and we will also have participation and door prized such as a Honda generator, trip to Vancouver, 2025 All Native Basketball tournament passes, Canucks tickets, Visa gift cards and more! Lax Kw’alaams Members Reconciliation Engagement Workshops All workshops are for Lax Kw’alaams Members July 27 & 28, 2024 Prince Rupert & Lax Kw’alaams At the Lax Kw’alaams Hall in Prince Rupert At the Elders Lodge in Lax Kw’alaams Virtually on Zoom Please note that there will be two engagement workshops happening simultaneously in both Prince Rupert and Lax Kw’alaams August 10 & 11, 2024 Victoria Location to be announced September 14 & 15, 2024 Nanaimo Location to be announced September 24, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawska School October 5 & 6, 2024 Prince George Location to be announced October 26 & 27, 2024 Terrace Location to be announced November 2 & 3, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced November 9 & 10, 2024 In Vancouver and virtually on Zoom Location to be announced For More Information and RSVP: [email protected] See more details •	25	26	27	28
29	30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2024 See more details •