Programs and Services
The Heiltsuk Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and operating essential physical assets like roads, sewage systems, water supplies, and other public services. They manage and oversee skilled workers to ensure these services are sustained for the health, safety, and well-being of our community. The department also oversees the Martin’s Cove harbour, the Water Treatment Plant, and Solid Waste Management.
Heiltsuk Environmental Service Limited is a transfer station of recycling products and garbage disposal.
Facility services:
- Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable
- British Columbia Used Oil Management Association
- Recycle BC and First Nations Recycling Initiatives
Curbside service schedule:
- Compost – Pick up Mondays and redistribution on Tuesdays
- Recycling – Tuesdays & Wednesdays
- Garbage – Fridays
Contact: 778-213-8174 or zerowaste@heiltsuk.ca
This department offers a wide range of housing services and supports, including housing inspections, maintenance and repairs for band rentals, emergency repairs, home renovations, new homeowner applications, materials and supplies storage, rental unit applications, and accounts receivable for rentals. It also oversees the construction and repairs of band unit rentals.
Given the high demand for these services, the department processes requests through applications.
Download the Housing Application
Contact: hhdreception@heiltsuk.ca
With declining salmon stocks and growing climate change concerns, this program is vital in supporting and protecting the salmon that have been a cornerstone of the Heiltsuk diet and survival for thousands of years.
This program is dedicated to rebuilding vulnerable salmon stocks, supporting both food harvest opportunities and commercial fishing. Through our local hatchery at McLoughlin Bay River, we create habitats to enhance and sustain salmon populations.
Established 40 years ago, our hatchery is operated by trained Heiltsuk managers and technicians. Adrean Larsen, our current program manager, has been with us for 18 years. The success of this program is due to the expertise and dedication of our local team.
The Urban Heiltsuk Support Team offers support services to Heiltsuk citizens living in the Greater Vancouver area, away from our traditional homelands.
Our services include:
- Cultural and community connections
- Resource navigation and referrals
- Advocacy
- Family services for Heiltsuk children in care,
- Outreach in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
- Education
- Employment
- Housing
- Wellness
- Addiction
- Justice
Contact: 604-924-6897 or vancouverteam@heiltsuk.ca
#208, 124 E Pender St., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Qaqauailas House of Learning is licensed for children aged 3-5 years old. Requirements include full potty training and parents providing a healthy lunch. We offer a Health Snack Program.
To join our waitlist, please stop by the daycare to pick up an application.
Contact: 250-957-2222 or 778-213-8177
208 Wabilisla Street
7:45 am to 4:45 pm
The Heiltsuk Gvi’las Restorative Justice Program is dedicated to collaborating with all organizations for the betterment of our community members. We have an open-door policy, so please feel free to visit us with any questions related to the provincial, supreme, or family court processes, or restorative justice. We are here to assist in any way we can.
At the community level, we are developing a young ladies' program focused on education and professional development, in collaboration with the school.
Our program is broad and diverse, working with families, youth, adults, and community members in general. We aim to provide assistance, support, and advocacy for people facing everyday struggles, the criminal justice system, family, and provincial courts, as well as education. Our goal is to support everyone who seeks our help.
Contact: 250-957-2213 or mary.brown@heiltsuk.ca
214 Ubais Ave, Upper level - Brown’s Plaza
Monday to Friday – 8am to 4:30pm