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Our SFN Social Media Commitment: https://www.snuneymuxw.ca/2024/01/17/sfn-social-media-commitment

Please note, the Snuneymuxw First Nation Facebook inbox is not monitored.

10/30/2026

🎃👻SFN Admin office and gym was full of spooky smiles and sweet treats today👻🎃

We are wishing you all a safe and Happy Halloween 🎃

10/28/2026

Snuneymuxw’s Island Brave has returned home from Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi, after competing in the 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe, one of the most prestigious and challenging men’s outrigger canoe races in the world.

ye:wt (congratulations) — Among 103 teams from around the globe, our paddlers shqut (finished it) 58th, representing Snuneymuxw and Canada with strength and heart.

hay ce:p q́a’ to our sponsors and community who made this journey possible. Your generosity and belief in our paddlers helped bring this opportunity to life, every stroke of the way!

Island Brave sponsors:
Amanat Law
Hazelwood Construction
Port of Nanaimo
Kw'umut Lelum
First Nations Health Authority
Lahal Casino Management
Island West Coast Developments Ltd
Cascara Consulting Engineers
Mandell Pinder LLP
IHI Contracting
50th Parallel Public Relations Inc
Coastland Wood Industries
Nanaimo Museum
124West
Saywell Contracting Ltd.
DP World
Landmark Resource Management
Sockeye

10/28/2026

t́le‘ushut ch I Members are invited to share their vision for the future of Snuneymuxw Membership by completing the Membership Questionnaire before November 15, 2026.

❓Did you know?

By completing the Snuneymuxw Membership Code - Membership Questionnaire, not only do you help draft a Membership Code that shapes the future of Snuneymuxw, but you are also entered into a draw for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Superstore!

Please complete the 30-minute survey online at https://snuneymuxw.ca/codes/ or in person by contacting Rae-Ann Joseph at [email protected]

Note: You only need to complete the questionnaire once to be entered for a chance to win our prize.

Please visit https://snuneymuxw.ca/codes/ to learn more about the Snuneymuxw Membership Code.

10/27/2026

Nanaimo River Hatchery is having a Spawning Day Fundraiser!

Our SFN Marine Division will be participating in this event on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

📍Nanaimo River Hatchery - 2775 Rugby Road (Behind Cassidy Rest stop)

🕙10AM-3PM

10/26/2026

Snuneymuxw Members - Please update your contact information, if it has changed.

Update your info at: www.snuneymuxw.ca/membership

Questions? Please reach out to [email protected]

10/25/2026

"On behalf of Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief and Council, I congratulate Lorne Doerkson on his election win and welcome the opportunity to work with him as premier.

Snuneymuxw is advancing major economic opportunities that support prosperity across the region and province. We are ready to work with the incoming government to unlock the full sustainable economic development potential of our territory for the benefit of all who call this province home.

I extend my gratitude to outgoing Premier David Eby for his service to British Columbians and for our work to advance shared priorities. hay ch q́a’." - Chief Mike Wyse, Xum'silum

Conservative Party of BC

10/25/2026

🚣 🌊 Did you know that you can watch Racing Waters every Sunday at The Well Public House at Casino Nanaimo?

The documentary series follows the Island Brave Canoe Club as they compete in elite war canoe and outrigger racing while several paddlers pursue Team Canada. The series explores culture, family, resilience and the pursuit of excellence on and off the water.

Watch at:
📍The Well Public House, 620 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, BC (19+ event)
📺 APTN and streaming on APTN+
📆 Every Sunday
⏰ 5 pm PT

10/21/2026

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Working as one

The Snuneymuxw Membership Code will be built together; by Snuneymuxw, for Snuneymuxw. Members are invited to please share your thoughts, ideas and feedback on the future Snuneymuxw Membership Code by completing our Membership Questionnaire:

📝 The questionnaire takes around 30-minutes to complete
💻 It can be completed online at https://snuneymuxw.ca/codes/
✍️ Members who would like to complete the questionnaire in person are asked to contact Rae-Ann Joseph at [email protected]

Please note: You only need to complete the questionnaire once.

🎁 Members who complete the questionnaire before November 15 will be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card for Superstore.

Please visit https://snuneymuxw.ca/codes/ to learn more about the Snuneymuxw Membership Code.

10/20/2026

NOTICE: Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project – IR #1 Shoreline Dr

📌Date: Today, October 20, 2026

Please be advised that representatives from Snuneymuxw First Nation and Cascara Consulting Engineers will be walking along Shoreline Drive today as part of the ongoing planning and assessment for the sanitary sewer replacement project at IR #1.

Members along Shoreline Drive may notice representatives in the area conducting these assessments throughout the day.

If you have any questions, please contact:

John Thomas
Phone: 778-269-2305

10/19/2026

Address

668 Centre Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R4Z4

Telephone

(250)7402300

Website

http://www.snuneymuxw.ca/

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