Cassandra Brondgeest, Author at Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation and MST Development Corporation Recognized as #2 on Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 List

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is proud to present our Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) Film – “Visioning for the Future,” released in April 2023.

Pre-contact, Tsleil-Waututh Nation relied on oral traditions. This Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) documentary is an innovative way to reconnect with our traditional modes of knowledge transfer while using modern technology and current best practices

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.

Salmon Bones Confirm Sustainable Chum Fishery for 2,500 Years Under Tsleil-Waututh Nation

New research confirms that Tsleil-Waututh Nation has consistently and sustainably fished for chum salmon for 1,200 years longer than the archaeological record had previously demonstrated.

This supports Tsleil-Waututh knowledge and further demonstrates that Tsleil-Waututh people have been sustainably living on and stewarding their traditional territory for longer than Western science may recognize.

Announcement: Dennis Thomas-Whonoak Begins UBC Role

We have an incredibly exciting announcement to share with you: Dennis Thomas-Whonoak, who has been employed at Tsleil-Waututh Nation for the past 16 years, is moving on to a new role as Executive Director, Indigenous Business Initiatives and Engagement, at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (UBC).

Tsleil-Waututh Nation Member Andrea Crossan Joins UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media

After over 30 years of work in newsrooms around the world, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Member Andrea Crossan is joining the University of British Columbia in the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.

Andrea’s experience includes reporting in over 20 countries and has been based in the U.S. and the U.K., having worked for BBC World Service, CBC, Associated Press, and NBC News.

News Release: Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Territory: July 5, 2023 – The Tsleil-Waututh Nation would like to invite the media join us on Saturday, July 8 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am for the Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival.

Longhouse Plan Underway in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is excited to share that our vision of constructing a traditional Longhouse in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park (Indian Arm Park) is one step closer to becoming a reality with the support of $260,000 in funding from the B.C. government. The funds will support technical feasibility studies for the development of a traditional Longhouse in the park, which will provide cultural connection, educational programming, and a space for gathering and healing for our commun

Highlights of TWN’s Treaty, Lands and Resources Participation in Major Projects

Highlights of TWN’s Treaty, Lands and Resources Participation in Major Government Projects.

Learn more about the good work taking place within the Treaty, Lands, and Resources team.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation Releases Comprehensive Community Plan Film