Youth invited to first summer NmTC gathering

Young people from every one of the eleven Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council nations are invited to apply to attend the first Youth Leadership Gathering.

The two-day gathering will be held in the Shell Beach area of Stz’uminus First Nation on … Read More

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Alarms raised against fires

Fire is much in the minds of everyone these days as an unusually dry spring, and careless humans, cause wildfires in our forests. But things can be just as dangerous in our homes, which is why smoke alarms are vital … Read More

Aboriginal Day highlights June

Although every day is Aboriginal Day for people in our nations, June 21 – the first day of spring – is the 20th anniversary of the day that Canada officially recognizes the culture and accomplishments of its Indigenous peoples.

One … Read More

Cedar woven into curriculum

Words and photos by Cara McKenna

Students in BC are learning about Coast Salish culture as part of a new Indigenous- focused curriculum.

Elementary students from several schools came to John Oliver high school in Vancouver recently for its inaugural Aboriginal … Read More

Golfers tee-off for Elders on July 17

They’ll be driving, and putting, for a great cause in the NmTC Elders of the Salish Sea golf tournament on the Tsawwassen Springs course on Sunday, July 17.

As well as raising funds for our elders, Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council … Read More

Tla’amin, UBC students prepared the ground

By Grace Adams, Shauna Johnson and Kelsey Taylor

On April 5, Tla’amin Nation once again became self-governing.

Self-governance requires a lot of planning work, so to assist, Tla’amin hosted twoMasters students, Shauna Johnson and Kelsey Taylor, leading up to effective date. … Read More

Students at Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulth Community School at Snuneymuxw are eagerly looking forward to graduation and the year end awards on June 22 at the nation’s new recreation centre.

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Artists can win $2,500 award!

Nominations are open until July 15 for the BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations art.

Celebrating artistic excellence in both traditional and contemporary visual art, the award is designed for artists who have demonstrated a commitment to their art … Read More

Homes ‘wash up’ at T’oq

One night in mid-April, large valuable objects washed ashore at T’oq (Squirrel Cove). They were five homes, prefabricated in Penticton and barged to Klahoose First Nation on Cortes Island.

Concrete foundations for the structures were already in place. People began … Read More