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TZEACHTEN FIRST NATION

Tzeachten Governance Lands Office

Unit 29-6014 Vedder Rd

Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M4 Telephone: 604-846-4888

Fax: 604-846-4889

Tzeachten Community Centre

45855 Promontory Rd

Chilliwack, BC V2R 0H3 Telephone: 604-858-3888

Fax: 604-858-3382

Website: www.tzeachten.ca

Please note: Revised April 2018

Any items or subjects listed in this summary are subject to change

without notice.

Tzeachten First Nation

Summary of Financial Benefits

for Tzeachten Members

Table of Contents Page 2

Summary of Benefits Page 3

Tzeachten Benefits Process Page 4

CAB - Education Page 5

CAB - Medical Page 6

CAB - Dental Page 7

CAB - Employment Page 8

Tzeachten Sports & Recreation Grant (TSRG) Page 9

Tzeachten Home Improvement Grant (THIG) Page 10

Special Sport Grant Page 11

Daycare Page 12

Funeral Assistance Page 13

Arts Music & Dance Page 14

Contact Information Page 16

ARTS, MUSIC & DANCE

Description: Expenses that relate to the member’s activities

or programs.

Amount: $300 per fiscal year, per member.

Guideline: 100% Reimbursement.

Requirements: You must pre-pay first and provide original

receipts.

Activities i.e. Dance, Singing Lessons, Painting, Sculpting, Musical In-

strument Lessons.

Requirements For post-secondary arts courses we require proof from Sto:lo

that you aren’t being funded.

Not Approved If expenses are being covered by Sto:lo Service Agency or any

other institution,

Can not claim work or personal gain.

The Tzeachten Financial Assistance Program is for Tzeachten

Community Members only.

This program is possible through the First Nations Sales Taxa-

tion (FNST) Agreement. This program renews each fiscal year

and is monitored by Tzeachten First Nation. This program is a

privilege to assist our community members, all claims are

subject to review. If any member abuses the program their

privileges may be taken away.

This is for reimbursement only and the original or copies of the

receipt are required. The type and amounts listed in this pack-

age are subject to change without notice.

These programs are available through Community Assistance

Benefits (CAB) to the members:

Education

Medical

Dental

Employment

Arts, Music & Dance

Sports & Recreation (TSRG)

Home Improvements (THIG)

Funeral Assistance

Special Sports Grant

Daycare

All receipts must be submitted with in the Fiscal Year

April 1-March 31.

If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the

Lands and Governance Office 604-846-4888.

NOTE: All purchases made in foreign currency will be

reimbursed with no exchange in

Canadian dollars.

Tzeachten Community Assistance Benefit Application Process

Tzeachten Community Member must provide:

Must complete application form

Provide Original receipt(s) (originals may be

returned if requested)

Bring the application and receipts to the

Governance & Membership Officer.

GMO will then facilitate the review process

for approval.

Once the application is approved the GMO

will forward the application documents to

finance for processing and payment.

The GMO will contact the applicant once

the cheque is available for pick up for on

reserve members. The GMO will mail

out for off reserve members within 30

business days.

PLEASE NOTE: Tzeachten will ensure that

the above outlined steps are followed.

Members are only encouraged to call if

they have not received the cheque in 30

business days.

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Funeral Assistance

Description: To assist with the costs of a member’s Funeral.

Amount: $5,000 maximum

Guideline: 100% Reimbursement of funeral costs.

Requirements: If upfront payment is required or this can be

issued directly to the funeral home.

The following is only an example of the types of allowable ex-

penses.

Funeral Ceremony, Burial or Cremation, Casket or Urn, Catering

and Flowers.

DAYCARE

Description: To assist member’s with cost of childcare.

Amount: $1,000.00 per fiscal year.


Requirements: You must pre-pay first and provide the

original receipts. Must have proof of service with

Receipt or Contract.

Eligible For work or for training initiatives.

On or off reserve.

Contract with a certified daycare facility.

Not Approved Invoices from Non-certified Daycare Facilities.

EDUCATION Description: Expenses that relate to education.

Amount: $1,500 per fiscal year, per member.


Requirements: CHECK LIST

- You must pursue other options.

- Provide a letter stating Sto:lo Nation will not

help assist with education.

- Provide documentation from institution you

are attending.

- Prepay first and provide copy of the original

receipts.

- Those attending Post Secondary education will

require proof of attendance for each

semester.

NOTE: Education travel for Post Secondary students is now a

FLAT RATE $50 /month over 20km. Tzeachten will require proof

of mileage.

Schooling Registration fee at any level (preschool to post -

secondary), tuition, upgrading of courses and educa-

tional workshops, Driving School Lessons and K-12

hot lunch fees.

Equipment USB Sticks, Computers (one per every 4 years

starting in the middle school), soft ware for com-

puter courses, various accessories for computers bag

etc. Printers (one per every 4 years),

Paper, School Supplies, Books, Musical Instruments,

Graphing Calculators.

School Sports Team fees, Tournament fees, Uniform and Equipment

Travel School field trips, parking fees, school bus fees, ex-

change programs and gas.

Miscellaneous Student Loans & Private School Uniforms

MEDICAL Description: Expenses that relate to health.

Amount: $1,500 per fiscal year,

per member.


Requirements: You must pursue other options first

(ie; INAC, Private Plans through work or

Sto:lo Nation), you must pre-pay first and

provide a copy of the original receipts.

The following is only examples of the types of allowable

medical expenses.

Equipment or

Medical

Supplies

Emergency alert system, blood pressure monitor, air

chambers, diabetic supplies, orthotic braces, splints, de-

pends & breast pumps.

Practitioners Massage Therapist, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Acu-

puncturists, Reflexologists, Naturopaths

Vision Examinations, glasses (one pair every 2 years), Prescrip-

tion sunglasses, non-colored contacts and surgery.

Medication Prescriptions, supplements (prescribed only) & non-

covered vaccines (i.e. oversees traveling)

Travel Parking and gas for out of town medical appointments

or visitation of family members at a clinic/hospital. (If not

eligible or receiving from Sto:lo Nation Health Services)

travel has to be over 20kms.

Not Approved Botox, Plastic Surgery not recommended by doctor, Any re-

ceipts for meals. Non prescriptions

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Special Sport Grant

Description: To assist a Tzeachten member who is part of a

registered sports team that participates in a

qualifying event to move them to Provincials,

Westerns or Nationals.

Amount: Flat Rate $700.00

Approved Registered to a league ie.

Chilliwack FC, Chilliwack Minor Football.

Not Eligible Beer leagues unqualified

tournaments

Tzeachten Home Improvements Grant (THIG)

THIG (ON RESERVE) Description: Expenses that relate to the improvement or

beautifying of your home which includes

internal, external and yard.

Amount: $1800 per fiscal year, per head of household.

Guideline: 50% reimbursement.


original receipts. Services are approved

with detailed and itemized receipts.

Internal Painting, floorings, Plumbing, Dry Walling, Freezer,

Stove, Dishwasher, Sinks, Toilets, Fixtures

External/

Other

Siding, Roofing, Patios, Painting, Fixtures,

house insurance .

Yard Professional Services for blackberry removal, landscap-

ing, grass cutting, fencing, tree removal

Does NOT Include

Furniture Couches, Beds, Pictures, End Tables, Coffee Tables,

Dining Tables etc.

Not Eligible To hire your immediate family member, extended Fami-

ly member, family Professional or family business to do

the work. Only Professional Services are approved with

detailed and itemized receipts.

Tzeachten Members who live off Reserve.

DENTAL Description: Expenses that relate to dental.

Amount: $1000 per fiscal year,

per member.


Requirements: You must pursue other options first

(INAC, Private medical Plans or through work),

provide medical documentation for all

expenses, pre-pay and provide original receipts.

The following is only an example of the types of allowable

expenses.

Routine Cleaning, Checkups & Fillings

Surgery Extractions, root canals & crowns

Others Braces, bridges, partials, dentures & special

Not approved Teeth Whitening

EMPLOYMENT

Description: Expenses that relate to the member’s

Work force.

Amount: $500.00 per fiscal year, per member.



original receipts.

The following is only an example of the types of allowa-

ble expenses.

Employment Employment clothing and all mandatory attire only.

Equipment

& Tools

tools required by trade, safety gear, fishing gear, etc.

Conditions

Required

Employment benefits claimed must be job related. A

name of employer and contact #, along with a letter or

recent pay stub will be required.

Not Approved Undergarments, belts, and miscellaneous

accessories.

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Tzeachten Sports & Recreation Grant (TSRG)

TSRG Description: Expenses that relate to

the improvement of your

health and fitness.

Amount: $700 per fiscal year, per member..

Guideline: 100 % Reimbursement.

Requirements: You must pre-pay first and provide

the original receipts.

Individual

Registration

Fees

Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Skating,

Swimming, Martial Arts and Bowling.

Individual

Equipment

(For one person, one per year) Cleats, Body Gear, Helmets, Hockey Sticks, Gloves,

Equipment Bag, Bats bicycle one every 2 years.

Sports Attire Swimwear, Sport Socks, Uniforms, Sport Appropriate

Shoes, Costumes (Figure skating)

Gym Mem-

berships

Yoga, YMCA, Leisure Centers, YWCA.

Not Approved Team uniforms, equipment, gear—this is only available

for band member individual purposes only.

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