Youth from Líl̓wat Nation and Carcross/Taglish First Nation came together to explore opportunities and issues in tourism. The result is the short-form documentary, I Tsuwa Sa Stsmàlt (Belongs to the Youth), which debuts next month at the San Francisco at the 43rd Annual American Indian Film Festival. Local youth Mallory Ritchie and Solstice Andrew will be on the big … Continue reading Xetolacw Community School students featured in documentary premiering at 43rd American Indian Film Festival
Here's a great excuse to take a peak at the new Ts'zil Learning Centre, which is located on Highway 99, in Mount Currie, just after the turn-off to head up the Duffey Lake Road. A 20% off Nlhwatltsten (fall) sale to celebrate the expanded retail space. Visit before November 10 for 20% off select merchandise, … Continue reading Nlhwaltsten (Autumn) Sale at the new Lil’wat7ul Culture Centre
A community information Session will be held by Líl̓wat Nation featuring vulcanologist Dr. Glyn Williams-Jones from the Centre for Natural Hazards Research. Where: Úll̓us – Banquet Hall When: November 1, 2018 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm In Ucwalmicwts, Mount Meager is called Qw’elqw’elústen. Another feature known to the Lil'wat is Nqémpa stswaw’cw, which means hot creek running through the … Continue reading Líl̓wat Community Information session on Mount Meager/Qw’elqw’elústen, Wednesday November 1, 5 – 6:30pm
In case you wondered if the true draw to firefighting was a dash of pyromania... Pemberton Fire Rescue will be demonstrating their safety skills and pyrotechnical wizardry tonight, for the community's Halloween celebration, 8pm, at Signal Hill Elementary. Please keep your pets safe and inside, as they can run away when startled, and that would … Continue reading Pemberton Fire Rescue presents tonight’s fireworks, at Signal Hill Elementary 8pm
All the traditional holidays that were imported to Australia by colonizers felt upside-down to me, as a kid, growing up - as we sang songs about wintery wonderlands, in the 30 degree heat of December, or puzzled the entire trick or treating thing in the middle of spring when the days were long and everything … Continue reading Happy Samhain
Look, the fact is, those love hearts are too small for me to fit in the reasons I love the library, but I'm heartened to see I am not alone. From the moment I moved to Pemberton, the library staff were my first point of contact with the community. They welcomed me. Learned my name. … Continue reading Canadian Library Month is over, but the library remains our best community refuge, because “books, duh.”
Know What To Do When it Matters Most Sign up for emergency alerts and get critical information via phone, text and email. The Village of Pemberton has launched an emergency notification service for Village residents. It uses the same platform as the one launched by the SLRD previously - the ePACT emergency network. You create … Continue reading Pemberton residents now have an emergency notification system. Sign up for PembertonALERT and be in the know the minute something is going down.
Find an excuse to drop by. The building is beautiful. And the gift store and Cultural Centre exhibits have relocated here, so you can browse and explore some of the beautiful culture of the Lil'wat Nation. (Also, the rooms are available for rent, if you're organizing a meeting. Check out the form and details here: Tszil … Continue reading Celebrate! The Ts’zil Learning Centre is now officially open
Every year, Rotary Pemberton seeks donations for World Polio Day. This year, donations can be made online. Smallpox is the only human disease ever eradicated. Let’s make polio the second. What is Polio? Polio is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. The poliovirus invades the … Continue reading World Polio Day is Wednesday October 24
The museum is hosting Halloween for children under the age of 12 on Sat. Oct 27th. There will be hot dogs, marshmallows and hot cocoa to warm little hands and toes. There will be some spooky activities for kids including the Spooky School House, The Scary Shopkeeper and a Freaky Scavenger Hunt. Bring your already … Continue reading Pemberton Museum presents kids’ Halloween event, Saturday October 27, 12 – 3
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