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...
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....
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Curated by Mixhaltsa7 Alison Pascal, Lil’wat Nation, AMBASSADORS is the first exhibit of its kind at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. At first glance, stunning environmental portraits of Cultural Ambassadors who worked at the SLCC during the winter 2018.19 season fill Gallery 3. A handful...
One of the most frequently asked questions at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) is why this location was chosen to build our museum. The Cultural Ambassadors’ (our front line staff) typically respond by highlighting the designated parkland across the street, Lost Lake Park, maintaining...
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....
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...
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre symbol represents two Nations (Squamish + Lil'wat Nation) on a shared journey. The red color of the logo represents a traditional paint made form a natural source used in art, healing and spirituality. The stepped geometric pattern is found on many...
Standing proudly, overlooking the Great Hall, the traditional carvings represent the families of our Nations. They all have different functions and stories attached to them. The miniature house post stands overlooking both the Gift Shop & Gallery and the Great Hall which is designed after the...
During mythological times Siy’ám’ Smánit (The Stawamus Chief, in Squamish BC) was a longhouse. A Tl’a7áshen-Feast was held inside with all of the animal people as guests. Xaays-Transformer Brothers immortalized this event by turning both the guests and the longhouse into stone. The longhouse is still visible...