Éy7á7juuthem: Revitalizing a Language

by Tricia Thomas

Without the language, we are warm bodies without a spirit. – Mary Lou Fox, Ojibwe elder

Language is the foundation for our way of life; it is an integral part of our cultural expression.

Throughout time, Aboriginal peoples … Read More

Heroes in the Nick of Time

Two men living at Shell Beach on Stz’uminus First Nation—Dale Wells and Leonard Aleck—were recently honoured for their bravery by the Lifesaving Society of BC.

While going for a walk along Silverstrand Road, the pair heard a cry for help. … Read More

Halalt First Nation Election

By Tricia Thomas

James (Bert) Thomas has retained his position as Chief at Halalt First Nation after members voted on April 16, 2015. Thomas was first elected chief in 2001 and has been re-elected for six consecutive terms.

Also re-elected … Read More

Delorme re-elected as Klahoose chief

James Delorme won a big vote of confidence from Klahoose First Nation members with his re-election as chief on April 11.Also re-elected were councillors Kathy Francis and Kevin Peacey along with new councillor Billy Barnes.According to the unofficial count, Delorme received 122 … Read More

Our Great Mother Earth

As the oil cleanup continues in the waters of the Salish Sea around Vancouver’s harbour, we think back just two weeks ago when First Nations people gathered at T’Sou-ke to learn and talk about what would happen if…

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Self-governance explored at workshop

by Tricia Thomas

“Think big!” and “Remember who you are”.

Those were two key messages to delegates from Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council nations who attended a three-day Exploring Self-Government workshop in Nanaimo in early March.

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Shore to Shore unveiling this month

Years of work by Stz’uminus carver Luke Marston will be revealed on April 25 when his bronze sculpture – Shore to Shore – is unveiled in Stanley Park.

The work celebrates the connections of Portuguese adventurer Joe Silvey and his … Read More

Creating an Economy for Malahat Nation

by Tricia Thomas

Malahat First Nation’s marine development plan took another step forward on March 18 when the Cowichan Valley Regional District held a public hearing on the proposal.

Chief Michael Harry talked about the waterfront complex and said the driving … Read More

Oyster harvest returns to T’Sou-ke

by Tricia Thomas

Oysters will soon be harvested again from Sooke Basin, the waters off the main T’Sou-ke First Nation reserve.

T’Sou-ke recently entered into a joint project agreement with the Chinese Canadian Aboriginal Development Enterprise. Instead of seeding oysters … Read More

Tsum’ush means ‘delicious’

by Tricia Thomas

For the Coast Salish people, the traditional season of the herring roe harvest begins late February and early March. The Hul’qumi’num word for the herring eggs is tsum’ush.

In specific areas around the Salish Sea, cedar or … Read More