Ladysmith development by Stz’uminus could earn $40 million in a decade

Stz’uminus First Nation and its development partner are getting closer to building a new neighbourhood in the Town of Ladysmith.

The town has held a public hearing on the Holland Creek project and the town council has given its okay … Read More

Running to reawaken the spirit

After 430 kms, eight runners reached Halalt First Nation on Sept. 22 to rest.

They were on the road for the annual Heliset Hále (Awaken Life Within You) relay, an event  started in 2013 by Kelly Paul of Tsartlip First … Read More

Strong Nanaimo protest against fish farm impacts

Leaders and members from Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus and Snaw-naw-as nations were joined in an anti-fish farm protest in Nanaimo on Aug. 31.

A group from Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw on the BC central coast stopped in cities and towns from Campbell River to … Read More

Grease Trail, the trip and the film

A long-awaited dream of Darren Blaney is nearing reality.

Film-maker Jeremy Williams was at work in Bute Inlet as the Homalco and Tsilhqot’in people met. Blaney, actor Duane Howard and others were by his side, pointing out objects and places … Read More

Leach to headline Malahat gala

The stars are aligning to make the fourth annual Malahat Gala a memorable event.

George Leach, the guitar wizard from the Interior Salish nation of St’at’imc (Lillooet), will be the headline performer when the dinner and silent auction is held … Read More

Travelling totem tells Coast Salish message

On a warm August evening in Vancouver’s Grandview Park, about 200 people have gathered around a Coast Salish totem pole.

The pole, strapped to the back of a truck, is making its first stop on an 8,000 km journey around … Read More

Cultural similarities despite the distance

Jetlag, new experiences and tons of laughs took place this summer as 18 youth from Tsleil-Waututh Nation were given the chance to explore the world and become culturally-enriched by travelling to New Zealand and Australia.

After a long 14-plus-hour flight, … Read More

Salish Eagle to glide over the Salish Sea

“The Eagle is highly respected within our culture. It is a symbol of our spiritual connection to the natural world. The Eagle has long been connected to us and carries our prayers to the Creator. Our guardian in life, we … Read More

Shoppers about to flock to Tsawwassen’s malls

Tsawwassen Mills – the huge malls on Tsawwassen First Nation lands – is opening its doors this month.

The destination retail centre contains 200 stores and features a Coast Salish ‘neighbourhood’ and artworks created by the nation’s members.

Mark Fenwick, … Read More

Whitecaps participate in annual Hope and Health soccer event

Aboriginal youth from around Vancouver Island recently spent a day with the Vancouver Whitecaps professional soccer team in Snuneymuxw territory.

The occasion was the for the annual Hope and Health event at Beban Park in Nanaimo on Aug. 31. Hope … Read More