səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Speed Watch Program Report
Representatives from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation celebrated the signing of a Relationship Protocol Agreement with Simon Fraser University (SFU) at a September 6th, 2023 ceremony held at SFU’s Burnaby campus.
The agreement marks a formal commitment from both parties to work together, strengthen their relationship and advance reconciliation. SFU commits to promoting success and achievement of Tsleil-Waututh Nation learners and supporting the Nation’s cultural, economic, social, environmental, health, and community priorities.
Boys who Braid Their Hair Exhibit- April 3 & 4
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh Nation) would like to invite the community to the The Boys Who Braid Their Hair Exhibition, a cultural celebration and exploration of the meaning behind the braid, showcasing the powerful narratives of boys and men who embrace their spiritual connection through the beauty of hair. The exhibit aims to celebrate cultural diversity, challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusivity by showcasing the art and cultural significance of boys and men braiding their hair.
Joint TWN and DNV Collaboration on Spirit Trail Eastern Extension Project
Planning and design work are currently underway for the Spirit Trail’s eastern extension in North Vancouver. This extension aims to establish a continuous active transportation connection, linking key destinations and neighborhoods east of the Seymour River once completed.
Takaya Tours, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Business, Awarded 2024 ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’
“We are thrilled to share that Takaya Tours has recently been honoured with the prestigious ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’ Award at the 2024 International Indigenous Tourism Conference held in Ottawa. This recognition serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Takaya Tours and Tsleil-Waututh Nation!”
– James Healy, General Manager, Takaya Tours
səlilwətaɬ in the News- Through film, Kayah George explores the nuanced responsibility of being səlilwətaɬ
Filmmaker Kayah George was featured in IndigiNews, a culturally-respectful, Indigenous-led online journalism publication, regarding her documentary film, Our Grandmother the Inlet.
səlilwətaɬ Welcomes Robert Bartlett as Chief Administrative Officer
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is pleased to announce that Robert Bartlett (he/him) has joined səlilwətaɬ in the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective March 4, 2024.
Youth Friendly North Shore
Public Safety Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) offers four years of funding to support municipalities and Indigenous communities to develop and deliver community-based prevention and intervention initiatives that address risk and increase protective factors associated with youth gun and gang violence.
Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation and MST Development Corporation Recognized as #2 on Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 List
Tsleil-Waututh Nation is proud to stand alongside the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and the MST Development Corporation in being featured once again on the 2024 Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 List.
Urgent Drought Response Work by TLR to Save Salmon in Indian River Watershed
On Thursday September 14, 2023 TLR’s fisheries crew noticed part of the Indian River had gone subsurface and dry due to low flow drought conditions. This was preventing spawning pink salmon from moving upstream to access the spawning habitat.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Simon Fraser University Sign Agreement to Advance Reconciliation
Representatives from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation celebrated the signing of a Relationship Protocol Agreement with Simon Fraser University (SFU) at a September 6th, 2023 ceremony held at SFU’s Burnaby campus.
The agreement marks a formal commitment from both parties to work together, strengthen their relationship and advance reconciliation. SFU commits to promoting success and achievement of Tsleil-Waututh Nation learners and supporting the Nation’s cultural, economic, social, environmental, health, and community priorities.