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...
The Sea-to-Sky Corridor is a route stretching north from Vancouver through Whistler, renowned worldwide for its breathtaking ocean views and magnificent mountain ranges. The corridor is much more than spectacular scenery — it is also a Cultural Journey and there are kiosks that tell a...
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...
This is my challenge to you; I want you to celebrate thanks every day....
The Squamish Pow-wow is coming up this weekend and we asked a couple of our staff members to explain a bit about traditional dances....
the Xxays canoe still makes its journey and fulfills the spirit of our people for generations to come. ...
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is excited to share news of an award related to Cultural Journey. The 2014 International Bridge Conference awarded the Arthur C. Hayden Medal to Hatch Mott MacDonald for a single recent outstanding achievement in bridge engineering demonstrating vision and innovation...
