KWES: Community Language & Culture

We’ve had a few questions about the Witsuwit’en Tent at the BVX this year and wanted to share a quick update.

In previous years, the Witsuwit’en Tent has been made possible through grant funding secured for the event done so by the BVX committee. CLC was then invited to participate and help coordinate local Witsuwit’en artists, makers and vendors for the tent.

There is quite a bit of advance planning involved, including confirming vendors, completing registration requirements, gathering vendor and product information, coordinating staffing, and arranging setup and takedown.

This year, CLC has not been coordinating a Witsuwit’en Tent for the BVX, so we wanted to clarify for anyone who may be wondering or waiting to hear from us.

We are grateful to have been involved with the Witsuwit’en Tent at the BVX over the years and look forward to what the future has in store. We love seeing Witsuwit’en artists, makers and businesses represented and sharing their work with the wider community. If you’re a local vendor and in need of borrowing tables and chairs, feel free to borrow ours, contact us at [email protected] 🌱

⭐️ If you’re interested, we can help! ⭐️

Today we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. Grateful to live and work on this land, and to be part of a community that continues to share, teach, and carry culture forward. Always learning, always listening We will be donating partial proceeds to the Witset Community Language & Culture Department! Doors open at 1pm! Arms and legs only please! Prices will range between $150-$250 Bring your friends and come get tattooed! Thank you to all the ppl the continue to support the shop and the events we host! We appreciate the f*ck outa y’all!

📣 Help Shape Future Community Programming! 📣

The Community Language & Culture Department is seeking your feedback to help guide our future programming, events, and initiatives. Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you!

Whether you're interested in language learning opportunities, cultural workshops, family activities, land-based programming, youth initiatives, or supports for Elders, your input will help us better understand the needs and interests of our community.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey:

👉 https://surveymars.com/r/dDeBar2ig6McZ

Your responses will help us:
✨ Plan meaningful programs and events
✨ Identify community priorities and interests
✨ Strengthen language and cultural revitalization efforts
✨ Ensure our programming reflects the needs of all generations

We encourage everyone to participate. Please also share this survey with family members and others in our community.

Thank you for helping us build programming that is community-driven, culturally grounded, and responsive to the people we serve.

Our Language, Our Future I created a survey using SurveyMars. Can you spare a moment to take my survey? Thank you!

Witsuwit’en Proficiency Building Program student fundraiser.
Chili $10

Loonie auction closes @ 6 pm.

⭐️ FUNDRAISER ⭐️

The 2025-2026 class of the Witsuwit’en Proficiency Building Program is hosting a Loonie Auction Fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards their year end trip to celebrate all of the work they have put into lifting up the Witsuwit’en language.

$10 = Chilli + Jello Dessert + Drink
Food will be ready by 12pm

LOONIE AUCTION EARLY BIRDS WELCOME!

For everyone doing the work in lifting up our language in your life. This is a great resource to also guide yourself through healing, safety, and resiliency.

https://languagewellbeing.net

Hadïh!

CLC offices will be closed for the time being as we prepare for new flooring to be installed. During this time, staff and programming will be out of the office space.

If you need to reach us, please contact us at [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding!