30 May National Indigenous History Month at the SLCC
National Indigenous History Month
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month during June with the spirit of Skw̲xw̲ú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. Connect with Cultural Ambassadors as they share a wellness series, craft workshops, live carving, art, performances, craft, storytelling, and guided tours of the museum – Whistler’s authentic Indigenous experience.
Admire environmental portraiture featuring people of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Lil’wat7ul, through 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.
Explore authentic First Nations artwork and keepsakes in the Gallery and Gift Shop, and enjoy Indigenous-inspired cuisine at the Thunderbird Café.
Throughout June across Canada – National Indigenous History Month brings an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. A time to hear their stories, and honour the achievements, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples who have lived on this land since time immemorial and celebrate their presence today. The SLCC is proud to be the heart of the authentic Indigenous experience of the Skwxwú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl – the original peoples of the shared territories in Whistler.
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
The Resort Municipality of Whistler for the Live Podcast with Mayor Jack Crompton on July 1
The Resort Municipality of Whistler for Summer Salish Carving Series with Master Carver Xwalacktun
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler for title sponsorship of the UNCEDED Exhibition – A Photographic Journey into Belonging
Cornucopia for featuring authentic Indigenous experiences in the Nourish Spring Series
Lululemon Whistler for Yoga in the Istken Hall on June 21
Whistler Film Festival for the film Indian Road Trip by Allan Hopkins (N’Quatqua Nation) on June 21
Programming in June
Open Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday, and Friday June 16 for a private event)
Saturday, June 10 5 pm – 9:30 pm: Spo7ez Wellness Feast**
Please note this event has been cancelled due to low attendance.
Saturday, June 17: 10 am – 12 pm Holistic Tour & Indigenous Tea Offering**
Sunday, June 18:
1-2 pm Cedar Paddle Necklace Craft Activity*
2-4 pm Discover Your Spirit Animal Workshop*
Saturday, June 24: 10 am – 12 pm Holistic Tour & Indigenous Tea Offering**
Tuesday, June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
FREE ADMISSION gratefully provided by Proud Partner CIBC
8 – 9:15 am Yoga in the Istken Hall in partnership with Lululemon
10 – 4 pm Artists Market
10 am Unceded Exhibition Curator Talk
11 am Sister Pole Blessing – Artist Xwalacktun Squamish Nation (Salish Summer Carving Series)
11 am Guided Interpretive Forest Walk
11 – 2 pm Satellite Cafe in Longhouse
12:30 pm Cultural Sharing with Spo7ez Performance Team
1 pm – 2 pm Spiritual Warriors
2 – 4 pm Kids Crafts and Colouring
3 pm Unceded Exhibition Curator Talk
3:30 – 5 pm Indigenous Film – Indian Road Trip from Director Allan Hopkins (N’Quatqua Nation) in partnership with Whistler Film Festival
Sunday, June 25:
1 – 2 pm Buckskin Medicine Bag Craft Workshop*
2 – 4 pm Discover Your Spirit Animal Workshop*
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
To learn more visit slcc.ca/july
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)
*To learn more and register at slcc.ca/events
**Book at slcc.ca/wellness
To see full programming for National Indigenous Peoples Day visit: slcc.ca/nipd
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