Sq'éwqel "Seabird Island Band"

𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 Seabird Admin Offices will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, in lieu of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Join us on 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟏, from 𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦. as we celebrate and honour our Indigenous culture and heritage.

Enjoy the long weekend.

𝐒𝐐’𝐄𝐖𝐐𝐄𝐋 (𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃) 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟎𝐓𝐇 “𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄” 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐒, 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑

𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐁𝐂 — 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Community members, media partners, and friends are invited to join Sq’éwqel, Hope and Health, and adidas for a special opening ceremony celebrating the newest 𝗕𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

The event marks a significant milestone as the 10ᵗʰ mini pitch developed through the Be The Change initiative, this one made possible through the generous support of adidas, with representative in attendance for the celebration.

Held during National Indigenous History Month and in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the opening ceremony will honour the power of sport, community, culture, and youth leadership.

The mini pitch represents more than a place to play soccer—it is a gathering space where young people can connect, grow, build confidence, and strengthen community through sport.

The celebration will bring together community leaders, families, partners, and, most importantly, youth, for an afternoon filled with inspiration, connection, and soccer.

Guests will experience the unique partnership between Hope and Health and Seabird Island Nation, showcasing how sport can be a powerful vehicle for reconciliation, wellness, leadership, and opportunity.

“This opening celebrates the dreams and potential of Indigenous youth while demonstrating what is possible when communities, partners, and young people come together with a shared vision,” said Dean Gill, Hope and Health CEO. “Reaching our 10ᵗʰ mini pitch is an incredible milestone, and we are honoured to celebrate it with Seabird Island Nation.”

Media representatives are encouraged to attend and capture this meaningful community celebration, featuring youth participation, cultural elements, community speakers, and opportunities to connect with partners and participants.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁: Be The Change Mini Pitch Opening Ceremony
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Seabird Island Nation 2821 Chowat Rd, Agassiz, BC
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM
𝗪𝗵𝗼: Seabird Island Nation, Hope and Health, adidas, community leaders, families, youth, and invited guest

Together, we invite everyone to experience sport and Indigenous culture at their greatest expression—a celebration of belonging, possibility, and the next generation of leaders.

Media Contact:
Hope and Health
Email: [email protected]
Website: hopeandhealth.org

💜𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘💜
The Women’s Empowerment Drop-In Group is 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 out of respect for the grieving family.
Sessions continue every Friday, 1–3 PM at the Seabird Band Office.
Thank you for your understanding. 💜

🔥 Men’s Wellness Day BBQ Workshop! 🔥🐟
Join Brenon McIntyre for a hands-on introduction to barbecuing salmon over the fire 🐟🔥
It's not just a "DAD" thing to do, it’s about good food, open conversations, and real connection
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬!
📅 June 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 BBQ Pit (Across Mill Hall)
📞 604-845-2330
📧 [email protected]

🎣𝗕𝘂𝗼𝘆, 𝗼𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝗼𝘆… 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤&𝗔 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻! 🐟
We’ve got something reel-y good for you!
~𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬~
Got questions about your fishing rights?
It’s O-Fish-Ally your chance to tackle those tricky questions, hook some solid info, and maybe net that secret fishing spot! 😉
📅 June 19, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Band Office Foyer
Drop in, cast your questions, and let’s sea what we can do!

🌿𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌿
Come celebrate culture, community, and connection with us!
✨ Enjoy fun activities for all ages
🍽️ Lunch will be provided
🤝 Gather together to honour Indigenous culture and heritage
🗓 When: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚
📍👉*𝙉𝙀𝙒* 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹👈
⏰ Time: 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟯 𝗣𝗠

🌲✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼! ✨🌲
Join us for a fun day with Seabird Island & community members at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park! 🌉💚
Enjoy admission, transportation, snacks, and more while exploring the suspension bridge, cliff walk, kids activities & beautiful forest views 🌳🙌
📅 July 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 North Vancouver
📣 Limited spots! RSVP by July 3!
📲 Scan the QR code or contact us to save your spot or reach out to Danielle Rigden by
email: [email protected]
or call: 604-796-6854

💜𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲💜
The Women’s Empowerment Drop-In Group is 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 out of respect for the grieving family.
Sessions continue every Friday, 1–3 PM at the Seabird Band Office.
Thank you for your understanding. 💜

🔥 Men’s Wellness Day BBQ Workshop! 🔥🐟
Join Brenon McIntyre for a hands-on introduction to barbecuing salmon over the fire 🐟🔥
It's not just a "DAD" thing to do, it’s about good food, open conversations, and real connection.
📅 June 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 BBQ Pit (Across Mill Hall)
📞 604-845-2330
📧 [email protected]

𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗤&𝗔🦌
Got questions about your hunting rights?
📅 June 29, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Band Office Foyer
Hunt down answers with Amy Vander Wyk and Brenon McIntyre!
They will be hosting drop-in sessions to provide research and answer your questions.
✔️ Information handouts will be available
✔️ Have your questions documented and/or answered