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Rethinking Canada Day

Listen in for conversations with Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton with Lil’wat Nation on July 1, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Chief Dean Nelson
Chief Skalulmecw Dean Nelson – Líl̓wat7úl / Lil’wat Nation

Join us on Monday, July 1, 2024, in the Istken Hall for a conversation with Lil’wat Nation Political Chief Skalulmecw Dean Nelson and Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton for the Whistler Podcast. Recording to follow. 

Wilson Williams of Squamish Nation speaking with Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton
Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation – 2023

Season 3: Episode 3 – Rethinking Canada Day with Wilson Williams *Special extended episode*

We raise our hands to Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams – Spokesperson and Councillor for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation and Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton for sharing an important conversation about the presence and resilience of Indigenous peoples today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people throughout history and the 100th Anniversary since the Amalgamation of the Squamish Nation. Along with recognizing the good work of the Lil’wat and Squamish communities and Ambassadors at the SLCC and what the future can look like with unity and meaningful inclusion in rethinking Canada Day. Recorded live as part of the Whistler Podcast, July 1, 2023.

SLCC Tanina Williams
Nantcw N Kakusent Tanina Williams – Líl̓wat7úl / Lil’wat Nation – 2022

Season 2: Episode 33 with Tanina Williams

On July 1, 2022, the SLCC hosted a conversation on Rethinking Canada Day with Nantcw N Kakusent Tanina Williams of the Lil’wat Nation and Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton, recorded live with a contemplative and curious audience for the Whistler Podcast. Listen in for a powerful conversation with Tanina Williams, who shares her relationship with Canada, colonization, and her experience with systemic racism.