Reconciliation in Action: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
On June 18, 2025, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the City of Burnaby are signing a co-management agreement for Barnet Marine Park, which is located along the shores of səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). This agreement formalizes a partnership between Burnaby and səlilwətaɬ to jointly oversee the management and stewardship of the park.
City signs landmark engagement agreement with səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the City of Burnaby have signed a historic agreement, outlining a process for government-to-government engagement for projects in Burnaby.
New Research Estimating Long-term and Large-scale Colonial Impacts on the Burrard Inlet Ecosystem, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) People, and Harvesting Rights
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and UBC researchers have published groundbreaking research demonstrating severe colonial impacts that have devastated Burrard Inlet and səlilwətaɬ rights since European contact.
Requests for Proposals – Tsleil-Waututh Nation Evacuation Planning
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is seeking the services of a professional consultant to submit proposals to work collaboratively with the TWN Emergency Program to complete an Evacuation Plan for the Tsleil-Waututh community.
Public Art Showcasing Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Work on Water Quality
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) has been leading a project, in collaboration with the Province of BC, to update the water quality policy that applies to səlilwət (Burrard Inlet), called the Water Quality Objectives.
Celebrating syewá:l (Ancestors) House Post Carved by TWN Artist Zac George Sko-Kay-Lem
A house post carved by səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) artist Zac George Sko-Kay-Lem, commissioned by the City of Vancouver, is now installed at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn, the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver.
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Calls for Improving Safety On and Near Burrard Inlet
After the unthinkable tragedy that claimed a child’s life on our traditional waters, səlilwətaɬ Chief and Council recognize and call for better safety measures, signage, and enforcement, both at the boat launch at Whey-ah-Wichen and on the water to help keep Tsleil-Waututh Members and the public safe.
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Statement on Bill C-5
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is joining the chorus of First Nations, pro-democracy organizations, environmental groups, and civil society in raising grave concerns about Bill C-5, the so-called Building Canada Act.
2025 səlilwətaɬ Chief and Council Election Results
In accordance with the First Nations Elections Act, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) held an election on Friday, June 13, 2025 to elect one (1) Chief and six (6) Councillors for the next term of office, beginning July 1, 2025 and ending on June 29, 2029.
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and City of Burnaby to Co-manage Barnet Marine Park
On June 18, 2025, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the City of Burnaby are signing a co-management agreement for Barnet Marine Park, which is located along the shores of səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). This agreement formalizes a partnership between Burnaby and səlilwətaɬ to jointly oversee the management and stewardship of the park.