A Major Win Towards a Cleaner Inlet!

Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Province of BC have co-developed and co-signed an updated marine water quality policy, called xaɬəmət ct tə səlilwət / Water Quality Objectives for səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). xaɬəmət ct tə səlilwət means “protect Burrard Inlet” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language.

Phase 1 of Whey-ah-Wichen Shoreline Restoration Complete

The səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Natural Resource Planning Team is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Whey-ah-Wichen Shoreline Restoration Project is complete! The second and final phase of the project, which will address erosion at Little Cates, will begin at the end of the summer.

səlilwətaɬ Artist Team Chris Overes and Daughter Designed 2026 HSBC SVNS Vancouver Medals

səlilwətaɬ artist team Chris Overes and his daughter Tamia Overes designed the Coast Salish-inspired HSBC SVNS Vancouver medals for this year’s rugby tournament.
The gold medals feature a carving-based design centred on an eagle, which represents strength, leadership, vision, and protection. The composition is based on an original hand-carved eagle created by Chris.

néc̓əw̓əc (100) Days To Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

néc̓əw̓əc (100) Days To Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™ Collage

Today, March 3rd, is 100 Days to Go before FIFA World Cup 2026™ is hosted in Vancouver and in our shared, traditional territory.

Our səlilwətaɬ elected leaders, Elders, language teachers, soccer players & champions, and our siʔáḿθət School students are excited to show what 100 Days to Go means to them!