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Words and photo by Cara McKenna

Cheyenne Hood, Tsleil-Waututh … Read More

Marston starts work on big school ‘reconciliation’ project

Stz’uminus carver John Marston has begun work on a project that he says will transform the entry lobby at Ladysmith Secondary School into a space that will revel in Coast Salish culture.

On the day that Marston was announced as … Read More

Road tolls loom for travellers at Halalt

Words by Mark Kiemele. Traffic photos from Sentinel archives.

Daniel did his part earlier this year when he made a sign on his living room floor and held it up for the hundreds of logging and chip trucks and other … Read More

In memory of Coast Salish Veterans

A prayer pole and a warrior canoe were raised in remembrance of Coast Salish veterans.

In an event at the Cowichan campus of Vancouver Island University, the two carvings were unveiled in a ceremony attended by veterans from BC and … Read More

Telfer and Toba made Tina

“Home is the place to start.”That was one of the many lessons Telfer Barnes passed on to his daughter Tina as she was growing up, living close to the land around Toba Inlet decades ago.

So it makes perfect … Read More

In honour of family…a Degree!

Gina-mae Shulqwilumaut Harris is finishing her teaching practicum in the Grade 2 class at S-hxixnu-tun Lelum primary school at Stz’uminus First Nation, having recently graduated as the first one from her family with a college degree. This is her story.

My … Read More

Self-governing…again

After about 8,000 years of self-governance, the 150 years under the Indian Act is merely a blip on the radar of the Tla’amin people.

Many gathered around the fire outside Governance House in the early hours of April 5 to burn … Read More

Doors are open, Carmen tells youth

Carmen Galligos was one of the speakers during Tla’amin Treaty celebrations on April 9. Here is her talk, followed by her personal biography.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak as a Tla’amin youth today. Thank you for … Read More

Prime Jericho lands deal a Tsleil-Waututh milestone

Tsleil-Waututh Nation has regained partial ownership of 38.7 acres of its traditional territory — which happens to be some of the most valuable real estate in Canada.

The First Nation, along with Squamish and Musqueam, successfully purchased the remaining tract … Read More

Election to an ‘amazing institution’

When I submitted my nomination to run for a position on the Tsawwassen Legislature, I was ready for any outcome. If I was elected, I would work for my people as I promised. If I wasn’t elected, I would accept the … Read More