Introducing our new Chief & Council!

Introducing our new Chief & Council!

News & UpdatesIntroducing our new Chief & Council!

Introducing our new Chief & Council!

We would like to introduce you to our new Tsleil-Waututh Nation Elected Chief & Council members, whose term began July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025:

  • Chief Jen Thomas
  • Councillor Charlene Aleck
  • Councillor Deanna George
  • Councillor Liana Martin
  • Councillor Kevin O’Neill
  • Councillor Curtis Thomas
  • Councillor Dennis Thomas

Head on over to our Elected Chief and Council page to learn more about the experiences, cultural work, and backgrounds that Chief Jen Thomas and each of our new councillors brings towards the self-governance and leadership of our Nation.

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Artwork from səlilwətaɬ Member Artist Gordon Dick Featured at Museum of North Vancouver
Gordon Kris Dick is a səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) mixed-media artist, centering his craft around themes of healing, resilience, connection, and hope. Presented in collaboration with the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation, Dick’s selected work blends Japanese anime-style art with Coast Salish influences to connote balance, community, and the guidance of ancestors.
TWN Youth Intern Spotlight: Jeffrey Hernandez
After moving away from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation reserve in 2024, Jeffrey Hernandez was looking for an opportunity to reconnect with the lands and waters of his traditional territory through boots-on-the-ground stewardship work.
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Honouring Healing Journeys and Restoring Culture on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Personal Reflections by Michelle George
In her feature for the North Shore News, Michelle George, Deputy Director of Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Language, Culture, and Protocol Department, reflects on the lasting intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools and the role that language, culture, and community play in healing journeys.
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Uplifting One Another on Orange Shirt Day (National Truth and Reconciliation Day) and Demonstrating Allyship
This Orange Shirt Day (National Truth and Reconciliation Day), we are uplifting one another and sharing resources on raising awareness and demonstrating allyship with Indigenous communities.
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Announcement: səlilwətaɬ Chief Justin George Stepping Down as Chief
Chief Justin George has announced his decision to step down as Chief of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
New Report Highlights the Importance of Habitat Diversity for Salmon in the Indian River Watershed
A new technical report finds that salmon rely on a diverse network of habitats across xʔəl̓ilwətaʔɬ (the Indian River Watershed), with different habitat types providing important functions at different stages of their life cycle.