Whistler Live is proud to be celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day by live streaming Squamish Lil’wat Culural Centre's presentation of The Spiritual Warriors 4pm Sunday June 21st from the Great Hall. You can support the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre by becoming a member. https://shop.slcc.ca/shop/membership/ You may also make a donation through this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-spo7ez-cultural-centre-and-community-society/?utm_expid=.Zw6wDABWRgyB0oPClDzoRg.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fslcc.ca%2F#donate-now-pane

This is Devin Pawluk. He is the region's new WildSafeBC SLRD Coordinator. Check out the new WildSafeBC Squamish Lillooet RD Facebook page and follow along. Devin writes: "Pemberton is pretty on it when it comes to wildlife awareness but I think that some may find our Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP), Species Information and Education … Continue reading Meet Devin, the new WildSafeBC SLRD Coordinator

Plants are the second oldest beings on the planet. They're our teachers. Without them, we wouldn't even have air to breathe. T'Uy'Tanat, a Squamish Nation woman whose nickname is Cease Wyss, invites us to rethink our relationship with plants, how they are communicating with us, and to rethink the "barrenness" of the city, in this … Continue reading Do you think of plants as grandmother spirits?

Eldon Finck shares his struggles with bipolar and weed addiction in this beautiful short film that explores how he orients towards calm, groundedness and wellness, thanks to daily walks in nature. It's a brave and beautiful share. And a potent reminder of the simple medicine that is on offer to all of us, to centre, … Continue reading Walk for mental health and addiction awareness : beautiful short film explores the healing power of a daily walk

The Pemberton Food Bank - operated by the Sea to Sky Community Services Society and primarily serving Pemberton and it's surrounding communities - has seen a FOUR-FOLD INCREASE in demand for emergency food support since the start of the pandemic. “We would like to send a huge shout out to our community members and all of our … Continue reading Feed the Need

Lil'wat Nation shared this helpful infographic on their Facebook page this week. I was mostly excited to see Dr Henry's guiding mantra translated into Ucwalmictws. But it got me thinking... I'm behind the curve on mask-wearing. My sense is that it's mostly a social signal, something you'd wear to signal to others that you take … Continue reading Is it time to wear a mask?

To the Graduating Class of 2020, I want to express a very heartfelt congratulations for having completed high school under VERY unique and challenging circumstances (to say the least). Your year-end celebrations may not be what you envisioned. Your grad ceremony and prom are looking a lot different than the usual. Personally, I also feel like I’m … Continue reading Message for the Class of 2020, from Pemberton’s Mayor

June 5, our local bird guru, John Tschopp, reports that he took advantage of phase 2 to hit the road and go bird spotting along the Thompson River, the day after the campsites opened. Waiting for his delight, a great-horned Owl that had chosen that deserted campground to raise its family. "I'd like to draw … Continue reading Don’t let a great-horned Owl tickle you: birding update with John Tschopp

via SLRD Phase Two of the province’s pandemic response, BC’s Restart Plan, has been rolling out for three weeks now. With cautious re-openings of some businesses, a modified return to school and the gradual expansion of people’s social interactions, we’re all watching the case numbers hoping they continue to remain low and we’re anticipating Phase … Continue reading Dare we imagine moving towards something even better than the old normal? A message from the SLRD Board Chair

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre has developed the new COVID19 protocols to enable it to reopen to the public on Friday, June 26, after opening for exclusive access to Squamish Nation and Lil‘wat Nation members on Thursday, June 25, 11am – 5pm The revised hours of operation will be Thursday through Sunday, 10am – 5pm … Continue reading The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre reopens to public Friday June 26 after special access to Lil’wat and Squamish Nation members on June 25. In the meantime, meet Tanina for virtual bannock and real chat, on Friday, June 12.