20 Jun July Long Weekend at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler
FREE ADMISSION gratefully provided by Proud Partner CIBC
Join us on Saturday July 1 & Sunday July 2 to celebrate the spirit of Skwxwú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, a culmination of events celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Months with thoughtful and immersive programming. Honouring Truth and Reconciliation – we invite you to experience and connect with the living culture of the original people of the shared territory where Whistler resides.
Experience live carving with Master Carver Xwalacktun (Skwxwú7mesh / Kwakwak’wakw / Namgis), mentoring SLCC Apprentice Brandon Hall (Skwxwú7mesh) carving a pole for the Sister Poles project. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Squamish Nation’s Amalgamation on July 23, 2023, this carving incorporates designs that honour the sixteen villages who came together to form what is known today as Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). The Sister Poles project is a two-year immersive experience that will feature a Master Carver from the Lil’wat Nation mentoring an apprentice in 2024, and the two carvings will be sisters telling a complimentary story.
Connect with Cultural Ambassadors as they share craft activities, art, performances, storytelling, and guided tours of the museum. Hear Wilson Williams of Squamish Nation and Mayor Jack Crompton connect on “Rethinking Canada Day” – live recording for The Whistler Podcast. Admire environmental portraiture featuring people of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Lil’wat7ul, in the feature exhibition – UNCEDED: S7ulh Temíxw / Ti Tmicwkálha / Our Land – A Photographic Journey into Belonging – set in breathtaking locations throughout the Sea to Sky and where their territories meet in Whistler, BC.
Saturday, July 1:
FREE ADMISSION gratefully provided by Proud Partner CIBC
10 am – 4 pm Live Carving – Artist Xwalacktun of Squamish Nation (Salish Summer Carving Series)
10 am – 4 pm Cedar Paddle Necklace Family Craft in partnership with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
10 am What We Treasure Tour
11 am – 12 pm Guest Speaker Series – Wilson Williams of Squamish Nation and Mayor Jack Crompton live recording for The Whistler Podcast – conversation on “Rethinking Canada Day”
11 am – 1 pm Satellite Cafe in the Longhouse
1 pm Cultural Sharing with Spo7ez Performance Team
3 pm What We Treasure with Intro to Unceded Exhibition
Sunday, July 2
FREE ADMISSION gratefully provided by Proud Partner CIBC
10 am – 4 pm Live Carving – Artist Xwalacktun of Squamish Nation (Salish Summer Carving Series)
10 am-4 pm Cedar Paddle Necklace Family Craft in partnership with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
10 am-4 pm Guided Tours
Open Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday)
Monday, July 3
We are regularly closed on Mondays, as our Ambassadors take time to rest in their home communities.
Experience the Art & Storytelling of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl – this walking tour weaves its way through the Village to nine locations that are culturally significant to the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation starting at and returning to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. To learn more visit slcc.ca/slcc-go-whistler-app/, where you can link to download the Go Whistler Tours App, and click the tour called Art & Storytelling of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl
To learn more about the full programming over the last month visit slcc.ca/nihm
We raise our hands to our supporters:
Proud Partner CIBC for offering Free Admission on June 21, July 1 and July 2
The Government of Canada for Summer Salish Carving Series with Master Carver Xwalacktun
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler for Cedar Paddle Necklace craft activity for families on July 1, and July 2, and for title sponsorship of the UNCEDED Exhibition – A Photographic Journey into Belonging
The Resort Municipality of Whistler for the Live Podcast with Mayor Jack Crompton on July 1, and for Summer Salish Carving Series with Master Carver Xwalacktun
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