Welcome to Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation Website

COMMUNITY VISION

"Acknowledge our past by knowing the reasons for the shame, guilt, fear, hate, jealousy, resentments. Reward us with healing, wholeness and positive changes creating spirituality and love which is a powerful connection to Creator. Our "vision" is of successful healing physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually to have peace and dignity. It takes a whole community to be proud to be Indian again."

Website

Sea to Sky Optometry will be in TFN Cultural and Health Centre May 25, 2022

Current Events: Lillooet Tribal Council Call for Nominations

May 5, 2022 Community Zoom Meeting

2022 Statlimc Engagement Survey

Ministry of Agriculture and Food on Topic of Avian Influenza

2022 Tag Recovery Harvesters

Chief and Council: Trust Meeting Summary for 2012 to 2015

Departments: Regards Each Department within Administration and Health Buildings

Job Postings: Home Care Nurse

The Hub Coordinators

TFN Administrator

C&C Contact Info: Contact Information for all C&C members

TFN Links: Website Links to all Partner Websites and Affiliates

Emergency Info: All BC Emergency Websites and the TFN Response to Current Emergency Events

LOCATION

Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation also known as Pavilion Indian Band is located in the south central interior of BC, approximately 40km northwest of Lillooet and 70km west of Cache Creek. The Band has eight reserves but reside on only four of the reserves.

28% of the members live on-reserve and 72% live off reserve.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Administration Building - which houses the administrative staff, Band Operated School, and Chief and Council.
Located West of the Main Village on Pavilion IR #1.
Ts'kw'aylaxw Health Building - which houses the health director's staff in the upper offices, the TFN Gymnasium, a workout room and a fully operational kitchen.
Community Hall- this was formally used as the Band Administration office this building is equipped with a full kitchen and was used for large meetings, workshops, celebrations.
Daycare/Preschool- Provides Daycare and Headstart services located next to the Band Office; includes a small fenced yard, equipped with a playground.
Fire Hall/Forestry Centre- Constructed in 1986 it houses the Triple Combination pumper truck and fire fighting equipment. Also provides storage for the forestry equipment.
Pow Wow Grounds- Constructed in 1994, east of Marble Canyon subdivision. Excellent location for cultural events in the warmer seasons. The arbor does not receive regular maintenance.
Church-Located within the Main Village and was constructed in 1898. The church is considered a heritage site and was renovated approximately 15 years ago.
Skating Rink-An outdoor skating rink was constructed near Marble Canyon Subdivision.
Cemetery-Located east of the Main village on pavilion I.R.#1.
Shop Building-The Band has acquired a storage building located in Marble Canyon Subdivision, which is used for storage and maintenance also uses this for repairs.
Ball Field-Is located adjacent to the Pow Wow arbour and is in close proximity to the Lime Plant and Marble Canyon Subdivision.
Tannery-Constructed between 1976-1979 to accommodate members wanting to tan hides. The facility has no running water, however, electricity is provided to the facility.