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Bringing Home the Bannock

Bringing Home the Bannock

New grilling menu for June

Breaking Bannock with Cory Douglas

Breaking Bannock with Cory Douglas

Become a Member

Become a Member

Welcome to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler

Welcome to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler

The Perfect Venue for Your Event

The Perfect Venue for Your Event

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Visit Whistler’s Living First Nations Cultural Centre

The Squamish and Lil’wat Nations built the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to house and showcase both their unique nations’ art, history and culture. The Centre’s purpose is to share our cultural knowledge and inspire understanding and respect amongst all people.

First Nations Winter Feast – Sundays and Thursdays

This dining experience is unlike any other in Whistler. Join us for a guided tour at 5.30pm followed by captivating cultural sharing and an Indigenous-inspired feast at 6.10pm.

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Tour

Take a Tour

Friendly Cultural Ambassadors from both the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations provide guided tour experiences on the hour, every hour, 10am – 4pm.

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Events at the SLCC

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is frequently a host venue for community events, seminars and workshops. Click here to learn more about upcoming SLCC-hosted events.

Retail

Whistler’s Largest First Nations Shop

Visit our Gift Shop in person during our regular operating hours or shop online for Pacific Northwest First Nations merchandise.

Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon Salad

Thunderbird Café

This indigenous inspired eatery features unique menu items such as a smoked salmon bannock panini, and venison chili.

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EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM

HOURLY GUIDED TOUR

Experience guided tours through the museum with one of our knowledgeable Cultural Ambassadors, complete with a welcome song, short film and craft activity.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Visit with your school group and learn about the Squamish and Lil’wat Nation’s rich culture and traditions, from ancient times to modern day.

GROUP TOURS

Group tours are available for groups of 10+. Work with our Sales Team to incorporate craft workshops, cultural performances, and dining options into your group’s unique experience.

PUBLIC EVENTS

Participate in a dynamic range of community engagements including cultural presentation, workshops, film screenings, lectures, book launches, yoga fundraisers and much more.

CAFÉ

Take your taste buds on a journey in our Thunderbird Café and enjoy our boutique menu selection of affordable daily specials with a First Nations twist.

GALLERY + GIFT SHOP

Discover our unique selection of merchandise ranging from handcrafted works of art, to home accents, clothing and accessories, jewellery, books and souvenirs.

VENUE RENTALS

Experience our exquisite venue for grand scale celebrations and memorable weddings, evening galas, corporate events and intimate gatherings.

CATERING

Choose from a delightful selection of culinary experiences delivered by our own in house catering company, or one of our preferred catering partners.

EXHIBITIONS

View both permanent and temporary exhibitions which showcase the many aspects of the Squamish and Lil’wat cultural history, traditions and practices from ancient times to modern day.

WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE

Events at SLCC

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Our forests have a limited amount of cedar trees available to harvest, and we have recently heard from our Nation’s master weavers that cedar trees are being over ha...

    15 May, 2020

  • The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) has released the third volume of Songs From Our Nations, a compilation of twelve traditional songs recorded by SLCC...

    13 May, 2020

  • By Mixalhítsa7, Alison Pascal (Lil’wat), Curator at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre As the world rests and resets itself, I’m left thinking about gr...

    08 May, 2020
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