Snuneymuxw First Nation

01/13/2026

🆕 SFN JOB POSTING: YOUTH LEADER
⏳ Deadline: January 27, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
🔗 More info at: www.snuneymuxw.ca/jobs
📧 Apply at: [email protected]

01/12/2026

🚨 Flood Advisory – IR #3 (Raines Rd & Quaw-iss Ln)

Dearest members, we are sharing a flood advisory for community members living on IR #3 near Raines Road and Quaw-iss Lane due to rising water levels in the Nanaimo River.

⚠️ Residents in this area are encouraged to prepare to move to higher ground or stay with friends or family if needed.

Please avoid driving on Raines Road, especially in small vehicles. River levels may change quickly due to extreme tides and melting ice.

Today, Snuneymuxw Marine Emergency Response, Lands, Infrastructure teams are monitoring the situation closely and a copy of this notice has been sent door-to-door.

Thank you for looking out for one another 💛

01/12/2026

Programming is back at Kw'umut Lelum 💙 go to www.kumut.org/events to see if there's something right for you.

Our community programming is starting back up this week! 🎉

We have something for everyone — from our high-demand Family Nights in Snaw-Naw-As-As, Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus, and Halalt, to Family Days in Penelakut. Join us for recreational programs like community boxing and Halalt gym drop-ins, connect through Hul’q’umi’num language circles, or find support in our parenting groups for parents and caregivers with young ones.

There truly is something for everyone!

Start the new year off in a positive way and visit our Events page for full program details: www.kwumut.org/events

Looking for support with keeping your New Year’s resolutions? ✨
Check out our latest blog for tips and encouragement: https://www.kwumut.org/news/5-ways-to-help-keep-your-new-years-resolutions

01/07/2026

📌Community Notice: Phase 2 Construction Underway on IR #3

Phase 2 construction at the SFN Former Reserve Coal Mine (Good Family Lands, Nanaimo River IR #3) is now underway.

Construction traffic will occur on the site via Duke Point Highway → Gordon Road, using the Gated #4 access beside the pump station.

Affected areas are shown in yellow on the map.

Road maintenance will be ongoing, weather permitting. Activity and equipment traffic should be expected.

A copy of this notice has been sent home to members, and another update will be shared later this week. We thank you for your patience.

📞 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Brandon Gillis, Snuneymuxw Director of Maintenance & Infrastructure at 250-802-3985

01/07/2026

💛 Reaching Out To Our Elders 💛

We would love to invite Snuneymuxw members aged 65+ to connect with us and be added to our Elders List. Staying connected helps us ensure we have accurate contact information and that no one is missed.

Elders on the list are included in monthly luncheons, annual trips, fun outings, cultural gatherings, special announcements, and many other opportunities to connect and share together.

To sign up, please contact Peter @ 250-740-2337 OR [email protected] or stop by the Health Centre to sign up in-person.

We look forward to hearing from you.

01/05/2026

📌 Community Notice: Road and parking grading is scheduled for Monday, January 5 in the Longhouse parking area, access road and along Clifford Road. This work supports ongoing maintenance to improve road conditions and accessibility for our members.

Please expect temporary delays, reduced access, and equipment traffic throughout the day. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we care for our community infrastructure. 💛

01/05/2026

Welcome, 2026!

The Snuneymuxw Admin Office is open:
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Excluding holidays)
(Closed for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

12/24/2025

⭐ RESHARE: Snuneymuxw 2025 Year In Review ⭐

As 2026 approaches, we're celebrating some of the amazing moments from 2025. 🎉✨

📌In October, we entered into definitive agreements to purchase 2 more casinos (adding to the 2 we acquired in January), making Snuneymuxw a major casino operator in BC!

Petroglyph Development Group

12/24/2025

⭐ RESHARE: Snuneymuxw 2025 Year In Review ⭐

As 2026 approaches, we're celebrating some of the amazing moments from 2025. 🎉✨

📌In October, we announced that just under 200 acres at te’tuxwtun was returned to Snuneymuxw as reserve lands.

12/23/2025

✉️ It’s been an exciting year for Snuneymuxw and we are looking forward to everything 2026 will bring!

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12/23/2025

⭐ RESHARE: Snuneymuxw 2025 Year In Review ⭐

As 2026 approaches, we're celebrating some of the amazing moments from 2025. 🎉✨

📌 In September, we opened our 2nd Snuneymuxw daycare called Qwam Qwum Qeq, located near QQS, to support our growing families, balancing work, education, and raising children.

12/22/2025

⭐ RESHARE: Snuneymuxw 2025 Year In Review ⭐

As 2026 approaches, we're celebrating some of the amazing moments from 2025. 🎉✨

📌In 2025 we opened our new Snuneymuxw Youth Centre, in partnership with Kw'umut Lelum.