Celebrating Our Youth Pow-wow May 19, 20 & 21, 2018 Hosted By Líl̓wat Nation MC -> Jim Edgar Arena Director -> Everette White Host Drum -> 379 Grand Entry Daily 1 p.m. Location: Lillooet Lake Rodeo Grounds, Mount Currie BC For information please contact Elizabeth Dan at 604-894-6550 Or email Elizabeth-Andrew@hotmail.com The Líl̓wat Nation Pow-wow … Continue reading Lil’wat Nation hosts Pow-Wow May 29-31 “Celebrating our Youth”
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
When the Question announced that January 23 2018 would be its final issue, I lamented all the local voices I'd no longer have the chance to hear. I asked Tat7ush if she would continue to share her insights with us, and we agreed that a good place to start would be to reproduce some of her … Continue reading Reconnecting with Lil’wat columnist, Tat7ush (Theresa Peters)
The Pemberton Back Country Horsemen are happy to announce the completion of a multi-use recreational trail at Mosquito Lake. This trail was the initiative of the Pemberton Valley Trails Association in collaboration with the Lil'wat Nation, Back Country Horsemen, Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association, Pemberton Lions Club, Pemberton Rotary Club, Innergex and the Squamish Lillooet … Continue reading Bless this trail. And thank the trail builders. Official opening of new Mosquito Lake trail on Sunday, August 27, noon, at the Mackenzie Basin parking lot on Pemberton Farm Road
When Levi Nelson entered his piece, Anthropology, for the IDEA Art Award competition in March this year, he only told the judges half the story. The contest winner would have their painting bought for $5,000 and installed at the Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre, the mental health wing at Vancouver General Hospital. It … Continue reading Talking totem poles, with Levi Nelson
Gloria Wallace has been recognized by the First Nations Education Steering Committee as a First Nations Language Champion. She was awarded a 2017 Community Education Leadership Award. via Lil'wat Nation Laverne Paul nominated Gloria for her vast contributions to the reclamation and preservation of Ucwalmícwts. Sekya7 Gloria Wallace is fluent in her traditional language of … Continue reading Congratulations to Líl̓watul Gloria Wallace for receiving the 2017 Community Education Leadership award from the First Nations Education Steering Committee for her work as a language champion
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
Energy in a nation is like sap on a tree; it rises from bottom up. ~ Woodrow Wilson Thanks to Victoria Saddleman for sharing her photo today.
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