Tsleil-Waututh Nation 2022-2025 Strategic Plan ʔəxʔixəltəl̓ [Paddling Together]
A proud member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Andrea Crossan has been appointed as Asper Visiting Professor for the Winter 2022 Academic Year at the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia.
Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Flags Raised at Stanley Park’s spapəy̓əq Pápiy̓eḵ (Brockton Point)
Flags representing the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations were permanently raised at spapəy̓əq Pápiy̓eḵ (Brockton Point), Stanley Park.
Relationship Protocol Agreement Signed with the District of North Vancouver
The səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the District of North Vancouver are pleased to announce that they have signed a joint Relationship Protocol Agreement (RPA).
Reflections on TWN Visit by UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Calí Tzay
On March 7, 2023, Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Council members and staff welcomed UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Calí Tzay for a special meeting.
Warrior Plumbing Receives 2022 BC Indigenous Business Award
Congratulations to Warrior Plumbing and Curtis Thomas, President and Business Development, for winning a 2022 BC Indigenous Business Award for “Business of the Year 11+ person enterprise”.
Vancouver City Council Passes Historic UNDRIP Strategy
Today, October 25, 2022, Vancouver City Council passed the City of Vancouver’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Strategy, as recommended by a Task Force led by the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The adoption of the UNDRIP Strategy is historic, positioning Vancouver as a national and global leader in implementing a clear way forward towards reconciliation.
UNDRIP Task Force Celebrates Unveiling of Historic Report
On October 19, 2022, members of Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation alongside City of Vancouver elected officials, staff, and invited guests celebrated the release of the City of Vancouver’s UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) Strategy. Learn more about the event and the importance of this report.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Task Force Provides Final Report to the City of Vancouver Council
Today, in partnership with Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the City of Vancouver’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Task Force provided their final report and calls to action for City Council as Vancouver seeks to implement its UNDRIP strategy. The calls to action in the final report are the first of their kind in Canada. Learn more.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Releases 2021-2022 Annual Report
Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is pleased to share our 2021-2022 Annual Report with membership. We hope that membership finds this report useful in understanding how the Nation has worked towards restoring and protecting our language, culture, and traditions, as well as building capacity within our community.
TWN Member Andrea Crossan Appointed as Asper Visiting Professor at UBC
A proud member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Andrea Crossan has been appointed as Asper Visiting Professor for the Winter 2022 Academic Year at the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia.
