Tsleil-Waututh Nation

10/02/2026

In solidarity with scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen First Nation).

səlilwətaɬ Chief, Council, and Community are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at the scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ Truth and Reconciliation Walk.

səlilwətaɬ people send love, strength, and prayers. Our hearts and minds are with scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ and the families affected in this time of profound loss and sorrow.

Please walk softly, we stand with our xʷəlməxʷ relatives as we hold each other up and navigate this hard time of sorrow and loss.

09/30/2026

"Everyone who attended Residential School was just trying to survive these traumatic experiences. Considering these family members influenced my life and how I grew up, a lot of the impacts of Residential School stayed with us – they were brought home."

In her feature for the North Shore News, Michelle George, Deputy Director of Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Language, Culture, and Protocol Department, reflects on the lasting intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools and the role that language, culture, and community play in healing journeys.

"Working within our Nation’s new Language, Culture, and Protocol Department, my team and I are embedding culture and language in various aspects of our work to benefit our community, our staff, and our relationships with our external partners. For Indigenous people, it needs to be in the way we walk and the way we talk, because it is who we are."

📷: Andy Prest, North Shore News
Full story on our website: https://twnation.ca/honouring-healing-journeys-and-restoring-culture-on-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-personal-reflections-by-michelle-george/

09/28/2026

səlilwətaɬ artist Mark George's work is on display in the exhibit, ON UNCEDED TERRITORY, at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. He is the current Indigenous Artist in Residence at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse.

📅 On now until October 4

You can also watch Mark's carving process come to life on Saturdays at 8701 Stanley Park Drive from 2 pm to 4 pm. More: https://www.roundhouse.ca/event/on-unceded-territory/

Vancouver Park Board

09/22/2026

After moving away from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation reserve in 2024, Jeffrey Hernandez was looking for an opportunity to reconnect with the lands and waters of his traditional territory through boots-on-the-ground stewardship work.

This summer, as a Youth Intern with our Treaty, Lands, and Resources Department, Jeffrey gained valuable experience in environmental stewardship, learning about risk mitigation and ecosystem protection.

From documenting traditional canoe routes to mapping shoreline harvesting areas with community members, the youth internship offered a unique perspective on the connection between land, culture, and conservation.

09/18/2026

Join us in supporting our Elders, Residential School Survivors, and their families by donating to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Residential School Survivors Fund.

Your contribution helps fund programs, services, and initiatives that promote healing, strengthen cultural connection, and nurture the holistic well-being of our community.

Donate now: https://twnation.ca/how-to-support-twn/

09/10/2026

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Councillor Dennis Thomas-Whonoak shared remarks to celebrate the launch of TransLink's R2 RapidBus, improving access with a direct connection between the North Shore and Burnaby.

The extended R2 will offer frequent, all-day service, seven days a week, with connections to both the Millennium and Expo SkyTrain lines. Learn more: https://buzzer.translink.ca/2026/09/major-r2-rapidbus-extension-provides-all-day-service-from-park-royal-to-metrotown/

08/29/2026

Our sincere condolences to the Family of Joan Phillip

Sunset: August 28, 2026

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The family of MLA Joan Phillip, Amshen, is deeply saddened to share that Joan passed away peacefully this afternoon, surrounded by her the love of her life, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, her children, grandchildren and family at the age of 74. Joan was a fearless warrior and inspirational leader, and we will miss her dearly. The family asks for privacy at this time, and in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the B.C. Cancer Society.

08/28/2026

hay ce:p q̓ə (thank you all) for joining our Pride celebration last week 🏳️‍🌈

From incredible performances by Venus and DJ O Show to the conversations, laughter, and food, it was heartwarming to see səlilwətaɬ community come together to celebrate Pride, inclusion, and community.

A special thank you to our vendors and community organizations for your support in creating a welcoming space where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

08/13/2026

Restoring the ecological integrity of xʔəl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Indian River Watershed) is a core priority in supporting healthy salmon and ensuring long-term stewardship of the watershed.

As climate change continues to reshape our ecosystems, understanding the role that diverse habitats play in sustaining salmon populations is more important than ever.

Learn more and read the new report:

A new technical report finds that salmon rely on a diverse network of habitats across xʔəl̓ilwətaʔɬ (the Indian River Watershed), with different habitat types providing important functions at different stages of their life cycle.

08/05/2026

What does it take to bring sɬewət̕ (herring) back to our waters?

For years, our Treaty, Lands & Resources Department has been working to restore the spawning habitat and support traditional harvesting practices that have sustained səlilwətaɬ people for generations.

Read more about our work:

Read about the Treaty, Lands & Resources (TLR) Department's efforts to monitor, evaluate, and steward herring.