Alternative title: The First Step. What are you doing right now? Reading this blog at home on your couch? At work? In a lunchroom or cafe? On a chairlift? In a park? Are you sitting on a bench along one of Whistler’s serene trails? Perhaps you’re...
Whistler is filled with incredible indigenous art from the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations. Learn about free art you can discover while visiting....
On Friday, March 20, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre welcomes Whistler locals, visitors, and school groups to view a short documentary film that provides a glimpse into the lives of the 300 indigenous youth from across Canada that took part in the opening ceremonies for...
Each year a large contingency of Ambassadors from the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre attend Hoobiyee, the Nisga’a New Year celebration at the PNE Forum. The team attend with family and friends, proudly joining their respective nations to share their distinct cultures through song and dance....
Indigenous Tourism is the fastest growing tourism sector in the world - and here's why....
When the rains began in the fall the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úwumixw and Lil’wat7ul made sure their families had their winter stocks full for settling into their winter homes....
We’ve been working on new regalia this past year and are really excited to show off our progress! The pieces still require finishing touches, however, still beautiful and you can see the craftsmanship in the garments....
SALISH WOOL WEAVING WORKSHOP Learn the traditional techniques of Salish Wool Weaving! Wool Weaving is an integral part of the rich cultural history of the Coastal Nations and historically involved gathering, spinning and weaving mountain goat wool. Blankets and headbands are worn for protection of...
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