Events and Workshops
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is an exquisite events venue in Whistler, hosting SLCC cultural workshops and community events, and is also available to host private events, meetings, conferences, and wedding receptions and ceremonies.
Whistler Film Festival
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is proud to host Indigenous films at the 25th Anniversary of the Whistler Film Festival, taking place December 3-7, 2025
Thursday December 4:
5:15pm – Starwalker
8:30pm - Sk+te'kmujue'katik | At the Place of Ghosts
Friday December 5:
7:45pm - Nika & Madison
Saturday December 6:
5:30pm Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising
8:15pm Uiksaringitara | Wrong Husband
Indigenous Artisan Market
Explore the Indigenous Artisan Market in the Istken Hall at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. Join us for this exclusive market as part of the VIFW Grand Finale events in Whistler. Shop for unique fashion, art, and gifts by creators of the Squamish Nation, the Lil'wat Nation, and across Turtle Island. Free Admission, no registration required for the Indigenous Artisan Market.
Cultural Appreciation Workshop
Free Admission - Registration Required - Register Now.
Join us for this exclusive event as part of VIFW Grand Finale events - An exclusive Workshop on cultural appreciation with the renowned Copper Canoe Woman - Vina Brown, and Rebecca Baker-Grenier.
Vina Brown is Nuučaan̓uɫ and Haíłzaqv, so her art reflects that. She is the owner and artist at Copper Canoe Woman Creations. Her ancestral Haíłzaqvḷa name is ƛ̓áqvas gḷ́w̓aqs, which roughly translates to Copper Canoe Woman.
Rebecca Baker-Grenier an Indigenous Designer of Kwakiutł and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ancestry, features in the Above the Clouds Fashion Show, and is the Guest Curator for the current feature exhibit Woven Pathways: Indigenous Fashion and Cultural Continuity.
Above the Clouds Fashion Show
Buy Tickets: $35 / $55
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) is coming to Whistler for its Grand Finale following four nights of runway shows in Vancouver. Experience the spirit of Indigenous creativity on the runway in the Great Hall at the SLCC. The Above the Clouds Fashion Show will feature stunning collections by five celebrated Indigenous designers: Tishna Marlowe, Yolonda Skelton, Rebecca Baker-Grenier, Vina Brown, Cheryl Fennell, alongside Lil’wat Youth Designers. Enjoy live entertainment by Hakuum and music by DJ Tribal Touch, surrounded by the distinctive house posts, story poles canoes suspended in the Great Hall of the SLCC.
Whistler Writers Festival - READING EVENT 12
Finding Our Way: Salish Stroll Forest Walk With Charlie Petch, Anna Swanson and SLCC Cultural Ambassador
Join us to celebrate the 50th birthday of Brick Books, a Canadian poetry-only press, and a caring hub and home for poets and lovers of poetry. Moderator Tatiana Lee will gently guide us along the Salish Stroll Forest Walk and Fitzsimmons Creek to pause for poetry readings by Anna Swanson (The Garbage Poems) and Charlie Petch (Infinite Audition), and to experience cultural talks by Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s Cultural Ambassador. Dress for the weather; this event takes place rain or shine.
Moderated by: Tatiana Lee
Sponsored by: Brick Books
Buy Tickets: Whistler Writers Festival
Whistler Writers Festival - READING EVENT 5
We Survived the Night: In Conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
We are thrilled to welcome poet and moderator Jónína Kirton in conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat, writer, champion powwow dancer, director of the Oscar®-nominated documentary, Sugarcane, student of Salish art and history, and the author of We Survived the Night. NoiseCat’s debut memoir interweaves oral history with hard-hitting journalism and a deeply personal father-son journey into a searing portrait of Indigenous survival, love, and resurgence. Come early to get your seat and browse the gift shop for authentic Indigenous art and keepsakes, and visit the Thunderbird Cafe for Indigenous-inspired specials, pastries and Spirit Bear Coffee.
Moderator: Jónína Kirton
Sponsored by: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Julian Brave NoiseCat’s Book We Survived the Night will be available for purchase at the SLCC Gift Shop.
Buy Tickets: Whistler Writers Festival
Whistler Writers Festival - READING EVENT 1
Connecting Cultures: Legends, Language and the Land With Tsawaysia Dominique Nahanee and Shelby Dan
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Two distinct Nations, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and the Lil̓wat7ú, lived in the Whistler area.Through storytelling and discussion, Tsawaysia Dominique Nahanee (Squamish Nation) and Shelby Dan (Lil’wat Nation) will present myths and legends in the oral tradition, and have a conversation about their communities’ vital connections to the land, and how language is an elemental part of cultural identity.
Moderator: Rebecca Wood Barrett
Sponsored by: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Buy Tickets: Whistler Writers Festival
Woven Pathways Exhibit Opening
Join us for the opening of the feature exhibit Woven Pathways: Indigenous Fashion and Cultural Continuity. Designers will be in attendance in Gallery 2 and 3, opening at 4 pm.
To learn more visit slcc.ca/woven-pathways
Spo7ez Artist Market
Explore the Spo7ez Artist Market, as part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, showcasing talented artisans from the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation. Featuring handmade crafts, jewellery, fashion and accessories, traditional art, and locally made wellness products, every purchase supports Indigenous makers and culture.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reflect on our history. Connect to the land. September 30th will be a day of reflection, stories, learning, and contemplation at the SLCC. The day will be filled with programming throughout the Great Hall, Istken Hall, Galleries, and out on the Mezzanine patio.
To learn more visit slcc.ca/ndtr
To see the full schedule on September 30 visit slcc.ca/ndtr-at-the-slcc/
Whistler Chamber Après
The SLCC, in partnership with the Whistler Chamber of Commerce and Whistler Community Services Society, will host the Whistler Chamber Après. This special evening invites Chamber Members to connect, listen, and learn in the stunning event space of the SLCC. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum with Cultural Ambassadors, enjoy delicious bites and a complimentary drink, and gain a deeper understanding of local Indigenous culture — all while expanding their network within Whistler’s vibrant business community.
Spo7ez Online Auction
The Spo7ez Online Auction aims to raise both funds and awareness for the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, its impactful Indigenous Youth Ambassador (IYA) program, and cultural revitalization. Featuring an array of donated products and experiences from our generous Sea to Sky business community, there’s something for everyone.
To learn more visit: slcc.ca/online-auction
True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change
Wilson-Raybould is a First Nations Leader, Former MP, Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada, and Bestselling Author who explores the difference between performative and symbolic reconciliation vs. actions that are truly impactful. Don’t miss this powerful event!
Free Admission | Donations gratefully accepted
Purchase VIP Book Signing tickets in support of the IYA Program
Museums and Indigenous Languages: Limits and Possibilities
Join us for a conversation about Museums and Indigenous Languages: Limits and Possibilities and how the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action 13, 14 & 67 can be applied in public spaces leading up to the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
Free Admission | Donations gratefully accepted
September at the SLCC
Experience a Powerful Month of Connection this September at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler. The SLCC invites both locals and visitors to join in a meaningful month of Indigenous-led programming this September. In the lead-up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30, the SLCC offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, education, and connection — through storytelling, cultural sharing, immersive experiences, and thought-provoking guest speakers, including Jody Wilson-Raybould on September 17.
Learn more at slcc.ca/september
