Tsleil-Waututh Nation Releases 2023-24 Annual Report
ur səlilwətaɬ Speed Watch program has released critical findings from their activations over the past six months, which were led by the TWN Community Safety team and member volunteers. They found that while 85% of vehicles passing through the community along Dollarton Highway are essentially complying with the speed limit, 13% of vehicles are doing 11 km/h to 20 km/h over the speed limit, and 2% of vehicles are doing more than 20 km/h over the speed limit.
22nd Annual Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Craft Fair
Join over 80 Indigenous vendors at the 22nd Annual Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Craft Fair on December 7 and December 8 at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre.
Honouring Tsleil-Waututh Nation Survivors with Orange Banners
We are honouring Tsleil-Waututh Nation Residential and Day School Survivors by placing orange banners on ten street light poles throughout our community.
How to Support Tsleil-Waututh Nation Day School and Residential School Survivors
As a way to support our Tsleil-Waututh Nation Survivors, we have established a Tsleil-Waututh Nation Residential School Survivors Fund. Please consider donating today.
MST and The Province to Co-Develop ICBC Headquarters into Homes Near Lonsdale Quay
Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh (MST) Nations, in partnership with the BC Transportation Financing Authority and ICBC, have entered into an agreement to co-develop the site of ICBC’s North Vancouver headquarters into homes and amenities.
The City of Vancouver recognizes UNDRIP Action Plan and reflects on 10 years as a City of Reconciliation
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Chief Jen Thomas
“səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Chief and Council are proud to stand with our relatives, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), as well as the City of Vancouver to celebrate ten years of the City of Reconciliation and the UNDRIP Action Plan. Vancouver has always been at the forefront of reconciliation, bringing us forward together. We know there is more work that needs to be done, but this is an important step in the right direction.”
Elder Margaret George Recognized with Honorary Degree from Simon Fraser University
Congratulations to Tsleil-Waututh Nation Elder Margaret George for being recognized with an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Welcome Poles Displayed at təmtəmíxʷtən (Belcarra Regional Park) and Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park)
“səlilwətaɬ Chief and Council are incredibly pleased to see the poles by carver Jonas Jones welcome everyone to Whey-ah-Wichen and təmtəmíxʷtən. These traditional village sites hold deep importance to our Tsleil-Waututh people, and we are pleased to have them connected in this culturally significant way. Our hands are raised in appreciation of the ongoing collaboration with our partners at Metro Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver for making this project a success.”
-Chief Jen Thomas, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
The Boys Who Braid Their Hair exhibition extended
The Boys Who Braid Their Hair exhibition has been extended and you’re invited!
Join us from April 25 – May 19, 2024
Where: The Nature House at MapleWood Flats
Open: Tues / Thurs / Sat & Sun 11:00am – 3:00pm
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Speed Watch Program Report
ur səlilwətaɬ Speed Watch program has released critical findings from their activations over the past six months, which were led by the TWN Community Safety team and member volunteers. They found that while 85% of vehicles passing through the community along Dollarton Highway are essentially complying with the speed limit, 13% of vehicles are doing 11 km/h to 20 km/h over the speed limit, and 2% of vehicles are doing more than 20 km/h over the speed limit.
