Announcement: Dennis Thomas-Whonoak Begins UBC Role
‘Protect Our Land’ is a song written and recorded by a group of our youth from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation siʔáḿθɘt school. The song and accompanying music video were produced by N’we Jinan, a travelling, Indigenous-led studio that works with First Nations youth across Canada.
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
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
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Featured in Journal of Human Ecology Publication
An article recently published in the Journal of Human Ecology titled “The Rise of Vancouver and the Collapse of Forage Fish: A Story of Urbanization and the Destruction of an Aquatic Ecosystem on the Salish Sea (1885–1920 CE)” features Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
This research examined historical and archival documents, including Canadian fishery records, alongside archaeological evidence to track the collapse of forage fish – herring, smelt, and eulachon – in the Vancouver area from about 1885–1920.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Vancouver Coastal Health (Coastal) Win 2023 BC Quality Award for Indigenous Palliative Care Projects
We are thrilled to announce that Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Coastal Community of Care have won a 2023 BC Quality Award in the “Coping with Transition from Life” category for their work towards providing high-quality, culturally safe palliative care to community members at any level and point in the care continuum.
MST Development Corporation Named Top 3 in Vancouver Magazine’s 22nd Annual Power 50 List
MST Development, featuring Chief Jen Thomas of Tsleil-Waututh Nation, alongside Chief Wayne Sparrow of Musqueam Band, and Council Chairperson Khelsilem of Squamish Nation, has been named top 3 in Vancouver Magazine’s 22nd Annual Power 50 for 2023.
“Protect Our Land” Song and Video by Tsleil-Waututh Nation siʔáḿθɘt School Students
‘Protect Our Land’ is a song written and recorded by a group of our youth from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation siʔáḿθɘt school. The song and accompanying music video were produced by N’we Jinan, a travelling, Indigenous-led studio that works with First Nations youth across Canada.