T’Sou-ke Nation’s Social Development department works with community members to improve their quality of life and achieve success, whatever their circumstances. The department helps members connect with employment services, income assistance, and other social programming.
Social Development is an Indigenous Services Program (ISC) delivered by the Nation to indigenous and non-indigenous persons living on T’Sou-ke reserve lands. All policy is set out by ISC.
Appointments are required and are available Mondays through Thursdays from 9am–12pm and 1pm–4:30pm. To schedule, please call 250-642-3957 ext. 236 or email via the button below.
To apply for programming, you will need to provide two valid, up-to-date pieces of ID, a copy of your 2024 tax return, a 30-day bank statement, and a copy of your Hydro bill. You will also need to provide a signed consent form and a completed 2025 application, found via the links included here.
To determine eligibility, inquire about available programming, or receive help with your application, please contact the department at 250-642-3957 ext. 236 or email via the ‘Appointments’ button.
If you are a current client receiving social assistance, please ensure your declarations are handed in by the due date to avoid a delay in receiving your cheque. Please refer to the schedule below to determine declaration due dates and cheque issue dates.
MONTH | DECLARATIONS DUE | CHEQUE ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
August 2025 | July 18 | July 23 |
September 2025 | August 22 | August 27 |
October 2025 | September 19 | September 24 |
November 2025 | October 17 | October 22 |
December 2025 | November 14 | November 19 |
January 2026 | December 12 | December 17 |
Please be advised that Income Assistance payments are now issued via Electronics Funds Transfer (EFT). While the exact time the funds will appear in your account may vary, payments will be deposited by the end of the day on the scheduled Income Assistance payment dates.
If the payment does not appear in your account on the scheduled date, please wait until the next business day before contacting the office. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Declarations and Job Search Forms must be picked up directly from Yvonne. This ensures that all required documents are properly signed before the next cheque issue date.
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Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30pm
1000 Soses Snanet Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0C1
250-642-3957
