The arrival of cold temperatures and much-welcomed snow help us mark the winter solstice, a day of importance and celebration among Indigenous people. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre honoured the seasonal change with two special events: the official opening of UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI...
Join the SLCC on the Winter Solstice to celebrate the opening of its latest exhibition....
On Thursday, October 20, the SLCC celebrated two great wins and recognition at the Whistler Excellence Awards hosted by the Whistler Chamber of Commerce. Moody Dan (Lil’wat Nation) was recognized for winning the Rising Star of the Year Award. Presented by the Hotel Association of Whistler...
On July 1, 2022, the SLCC hosted a conversation on Rethinking Canada Day with Nantcw N Kakusent Tanina Williams of the Lil’wat Nation and Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton, recorded live with a contemplative and curious audience. Listen in for a powerful conversation with Tanina Williams,...
Ancient Medicine: From Feast to Famine to Freedom Exhibition opening June 21, 2022...
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) has been recognized at the BC Tourism and Hospitality Awards....
The Indigenous Youth Ambassadors (IYAs) at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre were head over heels to be a part of a revitalization workshop of bringing back the technique of making fish skins into leather....
Two weeks ago, social distancing (now 'physical distancing', because we need to socially support one another by phone, FaceTime, and other social platforms) wasn't a term many (if any) of us were familiar with, and now our close-knit SLCC Family is coping with the reality...
The First Nations Winter Feast provides a snap shot of Canada’s First Peoples. Guests often arrive eager to see Ambassadors in regalia, hear drumming, and taste cuisine that is authentically Indigenous. We also realize that guests are somewhat unsure of what to expect, though they are keen to learn...
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....