The Lil’wat Lake Rodeo, which happens every May long weekend in my hometown of Mount Currie, has every fun activity you can imagine, for both youth and adults. Picture everyone you know in one place, except there’s also horses, cows and, sometimes, even pigs.  Some people travel from far away to compete in this yearly … Continue reading Taking you on a ride through the Lil’wat Lake Rodeo by Nelly Joe

In our community of Skookumchuk in the Stl’atl’imx territory near Lillooet Lake, we have a population of about 95 people. Since the beginning, our people have coexisted with wildlife, including bears. In early spring, bears come out of hibernation. They forage for food like fresh plants, roots, and salmon to eat. During this time, spring … Continue reading Stl’atl’imx territory is bear country by Lawrence Charlie 

Whether it’s empty cans on the trees or in the ditches, or slushie cups on the roads and trails, litter is a big problem in Mount Currie. Everyone knows this, and if you don’t know—what are you doing?  One major reason our land is covered in litter is that children, teens, and even adults leave … Continue reading Pick up after yourselves please, by Marshall James

I like to gamble with my life… in video games, of course. I am a teen, after all. I can’t just walk into a casino with a big-boy loan. So, teens resort to “gacha” video games or games with so-called “loot boxes,” which offer prizes that incentivize gamers to keep playing.  This is a form … Continue reading ‘All donations go to me’: Money and gambling in Mount Currie by Kevin Peters

Flooding, fires, landslides, and more—Lil’wat Nation and our traditional territory is being impacted by climate change in many ways.  One of the biggest floods in recent memory happened in October 2003. During this big flood, the roads were blocked and the Lil’wat people couldn’t go to town to get supplies like food and baby diapers. … Continue reading Tracing the effects of climate change on Lil’wat Nation territory by Katie Joe

When I step out of my door, I see endless forest. Wood smoke from the chimneys mixes with the scent of pine and cedar. The rushing creek by my house is as loud as a highway. I hear dogs bark and wind in the trees. St’át’imc people, also known as the Lil’wat people, have been … Continue reading Appreciating Lil’wat history – and its unceded territory by Aidan Ducharme 

We want to amplify the incredible feature from the Pique this week, showcasing the work of 14 grade 11 students at the Xetolacw Community School. Each day for the next 2 weeks, we'll share one of their pieces so you can take it in, in its fullness. It is always good to hear from the … Continue reading In your own words

A recent conversation with some friends about tech led to a response: we need to slow this down. "Thanks to the powerful taboo against slowness, even just thinking about slowing down makes us feel afraid, guilty or ashamed. Add to that the fear of being alone with our thoughts. Speed is often an instrument of denial,...we distract ourselves … Continue reading More poetic attitude please