təmtəmíxʷtən, also known as “the biggest place for all the people”, is one of many Tsleil-Waututh villages surrounding səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). Since time out of mind, the entire landscape of this area was used by the Tsleil-Waututh community for settlement, hunting, resource harvesting, sacred/health sites, and ceremonial uses.

In recent years, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) has taken significant steps to reclaim our connection to təmtəmíxʷtən and actively preserve səlilwətaɬ values and cultural heritage within the park. This is in collaboration with Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) through a Cultural Planning and Co-operation Agreement that was signed in 2020.

During Fall 2023, we heard from the voices of our Tsleil-Waututh members to guide the vision of the park, in what matters most to our community. Through a Community Engagement Process with MVRD of two events and a survey, our members shared vital insight on culture and history, access and participation, learning and stewardship, and relationships.

We invite you to read a summary of engagement results from Tsleil-Waututh members, and learn more about təmtəmíxʷtən here: