Artwork by Stephany Yaya Sungkharisma. Quote by Isak Dinesen.
Author: Lisa Richardson
Word of the week: séxem
Sunflower: séxem Listen to the pronunciation of séxem, here. (From the Lil'wat Community First Voices portal.)
Recipe: Kale Chips
It's been so cool and rainy lately that the only thing flourishing in my garden is kale. Thank you kale, for growing no matter what. Thank you, also, for being a most excellent source of vitamin K, C, manganese, calcium and copper. I've never had much success baking kale chips. They either turn out too … Continue reading Recipe: Kale Chips
Congratulations Grads. Welcome to Your Life.
You’re Never Too Young To Change The World
Child and youth therapist at the Xit'olacw Community School, Tanya Richman, and director of the Pemberton and District Library, Shannon Ellis, were so inspired by their daughters' desires to change the world, that they decided to do something about it. This summer, from July 10-14, daily from 10-11am, the Pemberton Library hosts a 'Junior World … Continue reading You’re Never Too Young To Change The World
Event: Popsicles with the Mayor at the Sk8 Park, Wed June 27 3-5pm
Sighted: Lupins
The (typically) purple flowers of the Lupinus arcticus cluster in long spikes. The bright green leaves are long and arranged like spokes on a wheel. Drops of moisture collect at the base of the leaves to provide extra moisture to the plant. Lupine is one of the hardiest plants - it even grows in windswept … Continue reading Sighted: Lupins
Event: National Aboriginal Day at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.
Join the SLCC tomorrow for National Aboriginal Day celebrations. Visit with the artists at the Artist Market, enjoy live music performances from Kalan Wi, Childrens Crafts, Salmon & Venison Burgers & Wild Boar Smokies on the BBQ. To top it all off, the Centre are Admission By Donation to come and witness the festivities!!
Word of the Week: Kalan Wi
Hey! Listen up! Kalan Wi! Today is National Aboriginal Day. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre has activities all day long, including an artisan market, outdoor BBQ and children's crafts and scavenger hunts. They will also feature a performance from local Mt Currie/Pemberton band, Kalan Wi, who the Province called "more local than global" but with a … Continue reading Word of the Week: Kalan Wi
Watch this space: Winds of Change Tour
Today, local officials and leaders from the Mt Currie Band, the Village of Pemberton and the Squamish Lillooet Regional District toured the istken site at the base of Signal Hill. Watch this space for more details about what was shared and learned.
