Lands and Resources invites Lil’wat Nation on a Community Archaeology Tour, Aug 15

Join the Lands & Resources Department on August 15th for a Community Archaeology Tour!  Google Maps Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/82+Ir+10+Road,+Mount+Currie,+BC/50.3699852,-122.7258955/@50.3441316,-122.7686138,13z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x548734d076f16b69:0xf7e0129974a3759a!2m2!1d-122.7213353!2d50.3181617!1m0!3e0?entry=ttu Convoy from Ullus parking lot at 10:15am, or head out and meet staff from Lands and Resources and Archaeologist Bill Overbeck at the bailey bridge at the bottom of Owl Ridge Road. Dress for the weather (bring … Continue reading Lands and Resources invites Lil’wat Nation on a Community Archaeology Tour, Aug 15

Do you know where you live?

When you arrive anywhere, it is good to get your bearings. My partner is amazing at this... within five minutes of showing up to a new building, he knows where the emergency exits are. He's always interested in getting the lay of the land, in knowing what's over that ridge, or where that alley leads … Continue reading Do you know where you live?

The transformers

Áma sn̓án̓atcw | Good Morning, The Ucwalmícwts phrase of the day is to "Transformer" Please see http://Firstvoices.com and listen to the pronunciation and more! https://www.firstvoices.com/explore/FV/Workspaces/Data/St̕át̕imc/Lil'wat/L%C3%ADl̓wat/learn/words/2c8cfbcd-ef5e-4af3-a802-67c3997da323?fbclid=IwAR25kI_Lz5tRp0bo1yB6RPeLIjKvjpA-B9i4n2QLxuHAEMCakCaIOgluAgk Kúkwstum̓ckal̓ap | Thank you (like the word útszan meaning to fix https://www.firstvoices.com/explore/FV/Workspaces/Data/St̕át̕imc/Lil'wat/L%C3%ADl̓wat/search/?query=utsztan

Pemberton has a Douglas Fir Bark Beetle problem

Photo courtesy Veronica Woodruff. If you've wondered if there's is an abnormal number of reddening trees, you're not the only one. However, you might not be inclined, as Veronica Woodruff is, to turn your wondering into a springboard for research. Happily, Veronica has shared what she turned up, when she followed her curiosity. Here's her … Continue reading Pemberton has a Douglas Fir Bark Beetle problem

Pemby Fruit Tree project will pick your fruit trees for you

Do you have a fruit tree that needs picking but don't have the time? The Pemberton Fruit Tree Project's gleaning team will pick it for FREE! And you get to keep a portion of the fruit while keeping wildlife away from your property. Contact pembyfruittree@gmail.com for more information! How does it work? The Pemby Fruit … Continue reading Pemby Fruit Tree project will pick your fruit trees for you

emhám : celebrating Indigenous arts and knowledge with Arts Whistler, Aug 2-5

The team at Arts Whistler, based out of the Maury Young Arts Centre, on the shared unceded traditional territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil'wat Nation, is making more and more effort to engage Whistler residents and visitors in place. The Ucwalmícwts word "emhám" is an adjective to describe being smart at something, knowledgeable. … Continue reading emhám : celebrating Indigenous arts and knowledge with Arts Whistler, Aug 2-5

Send Dawn love

Last week, Dawn Hunter's friends shared her news and asked the community to rally around to support her. Within a short span of time, almost $50,000 was raised, which hopefully signals loud and clear how much love and support is streaming Dawn's way. You can add to that at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/evv39u?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=undefined Here is the news as … Continue reading Send Dawn love

The Sea to Sky Health Vision Master Plan survey is still open, until July 31

If you have health care needs, or have recently supported someone through their health care needs, your insight is needed. What have you struggled with? What do you need? What does this community need, to better serve our growing population? What services need to be available locally? Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is beginning conversations with … Continue reading The Sea to Sky Health Vision Master Plan survey is still open, until July 31