On Wednesday, the first day of summer, I borrowed a packet of shelling peas from the library. I sifted through a box of seeds, picked out the peas, signed my name to the register and pledged to return my loan in, oh, about 5 months time – once I’ve planted and eaten its harvest, and … Continue reading Future-proofing Pemberton, one packet of loaner seeds at a time: Pemberton’s Seed Library launches at the library
Every year, Lil'wat Nation produces a gorgeous Annual Report - and this year, they want to feature the work of talented Líl̓wat7ul photographers in the 2017 Líl̓wat Nation’s Annual. Youth, adults and Elders are invited to submit photos of the People, places and things you celebrate. The Grand Prize for this contest is an iPad … Continue reading Celebrate Líl̓wat Life Photo Contest closes July 15
In Early December, 2016, the Lil'wat Chief and Council shared a memo with the community, expressing their desire to tackle the community's concern about roaming horses, wandering at-large, along the highways, and in people's fields, at risk of injury, or causing injury. A proposed course of action was to round up any animals that weren't … Continue reading Roaming Horse Rescue – a Hooves and Hearts fundraiser for the wild horses, July 15, in Squamish
Short Term Vacation Rentals, What's the Deal? Join the Village of Pemberton at a Community Engagement Session to: explore local issues related to short term vacation rentals learn from other communities’ experiences discuss options for zoning current + future Pemberton neighbourhoods The solutions and options will be derived locally for incorporation into the new Village … Continue reading Village of Pemberton invites your comments on short-term rentals and the Air BnB phenomenon
Our instagram project is meant to make the world smaller and larger at the same time - a way to discover people from the community and realize how beautifully they see things, how rich this little neighbourhood of us is, for the people in it. My name is Dana Andrew and I am taking over … Continue reading Did you catch Dana Andrew’s week on instagram?
If you're at all inspired by the success of Pemberton's amazing Laoyam Eagles, then stop by One Mile Lake on Sunday at noon, and give paddling a try, at the Pemberton Canoe Association Open House. Meet Coach Jared and paddle with some of the team. Try out Dragon Boat, Outrigger Canoe, Sprint Canoe and Kayak. … Continue reading Give paddling a try at Pemberton Canoe Assocation’s Open House Sunday July 2 12pm – 2pm at One Mile Lake
Here's the email that landed in my in-box. I've borrowed this book from the library. I'm interested in decolonizing my mind. I'm also interested in knowing what you think. Dear XXX, Like many settlers to this land, I’ve taken Canada’s 150th birthday bash as an opportunity to reflect on the longer history of this place … Continue reading The Leap Manifesto invites you to approach Canada Day differently
Join your community at the Pemberton and District Community Centre this Saturday, July 1st to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday! Free family friendly fun for all! SPUD RUN 3k + 10k all ages run When: 8am for registration. Run at 8:30am. Where: Meet at the Pemberton and Distrcit Community Centre Entry by donation This fun, community … Continue reading Canada Day Celebrations at the Pemberton & District Community Centre on Saturday
Free refreshments, crafts and entertainment at the Museum on Friday, 1pm - 4pm, as the Pemberton Museum and the Pemberton Arts Council come together to host the first Children's Art Festival in Pemberton. This celebration of art and history for Canada's 150, takes place Friday from 1-4 PM at the Pemberton Museum and features a … Continue reading Pemberton’s first Children’s Art Festival takes place at the Museum Friday at 1pm
The WFF Aboriginal Filmmaker Fellowship is a four-day project development program. Indigenous cinema is not simply a niche, special-interest cinema, but a global cinema. Indigenous filmmakers are not only giving voice to their people and communities, but also helping to redefine the cinematic landscape for the twenty first century. ~ N. Bird Runningwater, Director, Native … Continue reading Whistler Film Festival offers Aboriginal Filmmaker Fellowship for up to 6 emerging film artists with short films, webisode projects or TV pilots
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