Last year, Xa'xsta (also known as the Douglas First Nation) successfully applied for a $405,000 BC Jobs grant, to create training, mentorship and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the communities. This video gives a small peek at what has been accomplished through the Roots of Indigenous Strength & Entrepreneurship program, a unique entrepreneurship focused program piloted here. … Continue reading Rise: a documentary from the communities along the Lower Lillooet Lake Road
Navigating death and aging and injury, the tricky slippery pathways toward having more compassion for our bodies For one summer, the year I turned thirty, there was a deck on the house I lived in. It was torn down by the fall, for being too close to the lot line. We moved out that October, … Continue reading Mortal Shock
Self-improvement or self-care - I am in awe of some of the free opportunities for both, available right here, in our little community, many thanks to the Pemberton & District Library, which on Saturday May 26 offers a workshop in bullet-journalling (the to do list that will change your life) or bee-keeping. The Bullet Journal … Continue reading Bee-keeping or bullet-journalling? You choose. Two free workshops at the library on May 26. Sign up now.
I just read an article that said motherhood is an institution and it needs an upgrade. Fatherhood, too, is an institution that hasn't necessarily served men, their partners, and their kids, well. But stepping out of the paradigm is tricky, too. There are no rule books, handbooks, guidelines, maps... but there are a lot of … Continue reading Growing Great Children presents Dad’s night at the Distillery, May 28, 6pm – 7:30pm
When Emma posted "it's a sad day in the Gillis household", I thought the worst. A death. The dog? I was almost relieved to finish reading the post - poor Bacca has gone on an adventure in Victoria and despite retracing our steps is nowhere to be found. 😢😢#whereswookie #wheresbacca - Oh, it's just a … Continue reading The Force is strong
I'm not from here. I'm a transplant. An immigrant. A newcomer, who had the privilege to choose where I wanted to live, and to choose what struck me as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Until my son was born, I was not related to anyone in Pemberton, or even in Canada, except by … Continue reading Finding Our Way: Kristyn Zakall explores her roots and pays tribute to Dawn Ross
The Pemberton & District Public Library is proud to present the first of three movies made at Maker Mondays: Stop motion movies session! Presenting The Two Thrones. Created by Euan, Austin, Luke and Zachary. The Two Thrones from Pemberton Public Library on Vimeo.
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”
According to the 2016 Census information, almost 12% of our local population works from home. 355 people out of 2985 (from Village of Pemberton, Area C and the Lil'wat Nation) declared themselves in the 2016 Census to "work at home." It's a really vital sector in our community's economy. Maja Ronneberger thought it might be … Continue reading Work from home? On your own? A new Facebook group might be for you
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