The story of Th'owxiya or "the Wild Woman of the Woods" is a well-known First Nations tale told in Aboriginal communities across Canada. The Squamish version of the story is shared in this video by the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre On Sunday February 18, Arts Whistler presents Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, at Maury Young … Continue reading Axis Theatre and Arts Whistler present Th’owxiya The Hungry Feast Dish, February 18, 5pm
The Village of Pemberton wants to know how you'd like to see your money spent in 2018. Budgeting is underway, and will inform Village of Pemberton property owner's tax rates for 2018. Budgeting Sessions are open to the public to hear what happens behind the scenes as the 2018 budget is prepared. A dedicated Budget … Continue reading Village of Pemberton Budget Process invites your feedback
Thanks to Karl Ricker and the bird counters, for their ongoing observations of our habitat. Lots of commentators that 2017 was a lamentable year on many fronts. Seems the birds agreed. Here's to a more robust and thriving 2018. Pemberton Christmas Bird Count Highlights (2001 – 2017) by Karl Ricker Introduction: Year 2017 was plagued … Continue reading The Official Bird Tally: results of the 2017 Pemberton Christmas Bird Count are in and the numbers are the lowest on record
Susan Reifer, RYT-200, has practiced meditation for over 30 years. She is offering a series of meditation workships at Kula Wellness Centre, 7714 Guthrie Road, Pemberton, in February and March. If you are meditation-curious or have come to the conclusion you need to learn some stress-management techniques, this is your opportunity! Email info@susanreifer.com to register. … Continue reading Try meditation with Susan Reifer, select Sunday evenings in February and March
Lil’watémclhkan Ts’ila ts7a: February is a time for remembering Today, we revisit Tat7ush' February 8 2016 column in the Whistler Question, because, February is still a time for remembering the many missing and murdered indigenous women. by Tat7ush (Theresa Peters) February is a month for remembering loved ones in different ways, especially on Valentine’s … Continue reading Coming at Valentine’s Day from a different angle: Tat7ush invites us to stay woke
Love her but leave her wild. Atticus might be speaking of a love interest. But I apply it to the earth, too. Thanks for sharing the image and quote, Victoria Saddleman.
Guest post by John Tschopp Last week I had to drive to North Vancouver. The weather was drab, cloudy, with intermittent rain. Since time was in my favor, I pulled onto the parking lot at Porteau Beach. Usually one passes that spot at 90 km/h. What a surprise ! Everywhere I looked, there was wildlife, … Continue reading John Tschopp explains the pleasure of a roadside stop at Porteau Cove
Thanks to Sarinda Hoilett for sharing this post. It speaks for itself, but it was a reminder to me to keep training my brain to get out of the bubble of my own life's privilege. It's hard to conceive the trauma and suffering some people have endured, if you've literally never been exposed to it. … Continue reading Sending love to the Man with Diamond Eyes
The Ts̓zil Learning Centre in Mount Currie provides excellent adult learning opportunities for the Líl̓wat Nation and neighbouring communities. The learning philosophy is based in Líl̓wat cultural renewal, holistic learning, and personal growth, Ts̓zil has been offering a variety of academic and vocational training opportunities out of a small collection of old ATCO trailers. But not for much … Continue reading Progress on the istken at the Ts’zil Learning Centre: a few photos to blow your mind
Community Dinner & Presentations Hosted by the Land & Resources Department TOPICS: Archaeology, Food Security, and more….. Thursday, February 15th, 2018 Time 5pm – 9pm Doors Open at 5:00pm Dinner Severed at 6:00pm Presentations at 7:00pm Banquet Hall, Ullùs 82 # 10 Road, Mount Currie, BC Presentations: Driftwood Bay Archaeological Study, Presented by Dr. … Continue reading Lil’wat Land and Resources Department presentation and dinner, February 15
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