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Background

The Firepit was named Tseba (translation: by the fire) in Dakelh by the late Lheidli T'enneh Elder, Edie Frederick. The space facilitates community-building within the University and surrounding area. Tseba is located at the front of the campus Agora Courtyard as a reflection of the University’s commitment to reconciliation and the Indigenization process.

Tseba (The Firepit) should not be used in a formal or group setting without the engagement of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

Tseba booking process checklist

1. At least one week prior to your event date, submit a booking request to Conference and Event Services and a for firewood and a water bucket to tend the fire.
    
2. At the start of the event, prior to lighting the fire, the responsible designate must visit the �������� Security Office to sign out supplies.
    
3. At the end of the event, the responsible designate must extinguish the fire and visit the �������� Security Office to return supplies.

Tseba (The Firepit) Usage

User groups

• Internal departments and programs (academic or administrative);
• Student-led organizations (recognized SLOs approved by NUGSS); and
• External organizations (corporate or private).

Bookings

• Internal departments, programs and SLOs must submit an online booking request form to seek availability and book Tseba.
• Once availability has been confirmed, Conference and Event Services will email a booking confirmation to the responsible department, program or SLO. Booking confirmations include a copy of the guidelines for the use of the Tseba.
• Conference and Event Services will send weekly activity reports to the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
• When possible, an alternate indoor location should be booked for gathering (in case of poor weather).
• The responsible department, program, or SLO will provide the first name, last name, cell phone number and email address of the on-site designate to be included in the booking confirmation.
• External organizations should contact Conference and Event Services by email at conference@unbc.ca. All booking requests for external organizations are subject to approval by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
• Fees may be applied in accordance to the University policy for short-term non-academic events.
• Tseba can be used from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days per week.

Designate

• All bookings for Tseba must provide a responsible designate who will be on-site for the duration of the reservation. The designate will provide their first name, last name, cell phone number and email address to be included in the booking confirmation.
• The person(s) designated to attend the fire will be responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the attendees for the duration of the fire and shall immediately report any known or potential concerns to �������� Security. �������� Security can be reached by phone at 250-960-7058.

Firewood and water bucket

• Prior to lighting a fire, please check-in with �������� Security Office (located at the Agora Hallway) to collect the firewood bin and water bucket. �������� Security can be reached by phone at 250-960-7058.
• Split seasoned firewood will be provided by �������� Facilities department. Do not bring your own firewood.
• A 5-gallon water bucket will be provided by the �������� Facilities department.
• Internal departments must to request firewood and a water bucket. Firewood is subject to availability, and a minimum of one weeks’ notice must be provided.
• A cost-recovery fee per bin of firewood may be applicable.
  • If required, internal departments must provide account codes to the Facilities department for a transfer of funds.
  • Conference and Event Services will invoice external organizations as per the University policy for short-term non-academic events.

Lighting the fire

• Use of Tseba is contingent upon weather conditions and fire bans or restrictions. The responsible designate must be aware of and adhere to . Do not light the fire if there is a fire ban or restriction in place.
• Tseba designate must be in attendance at all times for the duration of the event.
• Tseba is strictly used for the burning of wood and shall not be used with charcoal, gas or other fuel sources. Seasoned wood must be provided by ��������. Wood from other sources, including debris or wood from the grounds shall not be used.
• Lighter fluid or other combustible liquids will not be used to start the fire.
• The amount of wood put in Tseba at one time should be limited to a small, controlled burn only.
• Furniture and the firewood bin must be located at least 3 feet away from Tseba.
• Using the Tseba for cooking is not permitted.
• Alcohol will not be served or consumed at Tseba.
• The responsible designate will ensure the Tseba is used only for educational opportunities and other gatherings that are culturally appropriate.

Extinguishing the fire

• The fire must be immediately extinguished if the City of Prince George or the Province of B.C. imposes a fire ban.
• At the end of the booking time, the designate must use the bucket of water to extinguish the fire and then report to �������� Security to return the firewood bin and bucket. Prior to departing campus, the designate must verify with �������� Security that the fire is sufficiently extinguished.
• Do not clean out or empty Tseba. This will be the responsibility of ��������.