Traditional foods celebrated

Words and photos by Tricia Thomas

The eighth annual Traditional Foods Conference will be hosted by Kwakiutl First Nation in Fort Rupert on October 2-3.

Salmon, halibut and other delicacies are already been gathered for the event that will be … Read More

Herons+Eagles=Community

Words and photos by Tricia Thomas

Nature can sometimes be cruel, but it can also surprise.

That was revealed in a story about a Great Blue heron rookery in Tsawwassen First Nation territory on the shoreline overlooking BC Ferries. Writing … Read More

T’Sou-ke lessons on African journey

By Tricia Thomas 

Elders from T’sou-ke First Nation played an important role in preparing Aboriginal youth for their year-long cultural exchange in Africa.

The internship program, offered by the Victoria International Development Education Association (VIDEA) sponsored ten young people from … Read More

A Voice for Our People

How often do you show up to vote?

Since 1960, the Canadian Government has allowed First Nations people to vote in federal elections. But how many of us feel like it wouldn’t make any difference?

In this upcoming election on … Read More

Million$ roll in for water projects

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) was the recipient of major funding from Canada and BC for infrastructure projects as work continues on the nation’s developments.

The federal government first announced $1.7 million to support construction of a drainage pump station at … Read More

Pow-wow on the Coast

Words and photos by Tricia Thomas

Summer is the time to pow-wow across Canada.

The pow-wow circuit includes different nations where celebrations feature beautiful regalia, dancing, singing, the beating of huge drums, traditional foods, crafts and opportunities for socializing and … Read More

Record pinks on Indian River

Record numbers of pink salmon are returning to the Indian River this year.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation fisheries crews observed over two million pinks this week in mid-August. Low flows and high temperatures were a concern like in other streams around the … Read More

Sun shines on daycare

Young children of Tsleil-Waututh Nation are learning that the future can be eco-friendly. A solar tracker made up of 40 solar panels was installed near the nation’s childcare centre and playground, powering 90 per cent of the building’s energy needs.

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Salish Sea Stars

Over the past few months, Sentinel photographer/journalist TriciaThomas has been traveling and reporting on events for stories that were in previous issues of the magazine.

Here are some of the photos we weren’t able to use, due to lack … Read More

Tune in to Aboriginal radio

Aboriginal music, Coast Salish culture, languages and stories… that’s what will perk up your ears when you tune in to a program on the radio or on-line.

The program comes from Radio Malaspina, a community station on CHLY 101.7 FM … Read More