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....
I’m very honoured to be invited to join the Commonwealth Association of Museums for their workshop ‘Museum Education in the Pacific’ in Suva, Fiji this past month....
Placed next to the Peak to Peak Gondola on Whistler Mountain, the Salish Welcome Figure welcomes you to the shared territory of the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Líl̓wat7ul (Lil’wat Nation). In 2010, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation presented the yellow cedar tree (harvested from the...
Whistler, B.C. – February 28, 2017 MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones announces $242,000 in federal funding for the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s (SLCC) Aboriginal Youth Ambassador Program (AYA) for 2018....
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is proud to be part of the 2015 Whistler Film Festival! This year’s Film Festival Awards were created by Squamish Nation artist Jim Yelton. The design that Jim carved on this this year’s awards is the Wolf and Warrior Chief. The...
Whistler, B.C. – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) located in Whistler, BC has been recognized by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of B.C. with the 2015 B.C Cultural Centre and Attractions of the Year award....
Warm up November with a Kanata Blanket – 20% off during the month of November in the Gallery & Gift Shop at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre! The role of blankets is woven deeply into the history of the First People of North America. For centuries, they...
June 15, 2015 Whistler’s SLCC Celebrates National Aboriginal Day With Traditional Crafts, Free Admission For Kids Whistler - Whistler’s First Nations headquarters Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre has announced plans to celebrate National Aboriginal Day (NAD) with traditional arts and crafts, bannock tasters and free admission for children under the age...
