Rain nurtures us and our environment. But when rainwater travels through an urban and industrial area, it picks up poisons and carries them into our waterways, including səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). This toxic urban runoff affects wildlife, our economic activities, our ability to swim, and to eat the seafood that has long nourished səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Public Art Ceremony “k̓ʷə səlilwətaɬ syəwenəɬ ct – Our Tsleil-Waututh Ancestors” took place on October 25, 2023, at Burnaby City Hall with səlilwətaɬ members and staff, City of Burnaby elected officials and staff, and members of the public in attendance to unveil a carving in the style of a traditional Coast Salish house post created by TsuKwalton Jonas Jones, Tsleil-Waututh artist and member.

We are proud of the many milestones achieved to meet the needs of Tsleil-Waututh Nation Membership during the past fiscal year. We invite you to review our progress, and how we worked collaboratively to overcome challenges, in the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) 2022-2023 Annual Report.