Thursday, December 19, 3 pm
Join us to unlock the secrets of braiding with a single piece of leather, mastering the ‘magic braid’ or ‘mystery braid’ to fashion your own Cuff Bracelet. This technique, known as the 3-part inside trick braid, leaves both ends of the bracelet intact.
Saturday, December 21, 10 am
Make a beautiful traditional Salish hand drum using deer hide and a cedar frame.
Saturday, December 21, 3 pm
Use buckskin, beads and hide lacing to craft a handmade medicine bag!
Sunday, December 22, 10 am
Make a wooden paddle rattle using wooden pre-cut wood and copper beads.
Sunday, December 22, 3 pm
Put together a cedar paddle necklace with pre-cut cedar paddles. Use beads to decorate the necklace and make it your own. The canoe paddle is a symbol of the journey and the spirit of unity and team work.
Open July 10, 2024 – February 2, 2025
Explore the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George—leader, writer, performer, and advocate for First Nations people. A Touring Exhibition created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver.
To learn more visit slcc.ca/chief-dan-george
The SLCC welcomes guests to see the new Lil’wat Story Pole carved by Master Carver Jonathan Joe, Apprentice Redmond Q̓áwam̓ Andrews, and Todd Edmonds, at the entrance to the SLCC on Lorimer Road in Whistler, where it now stands alongside the Squamish House Post carved by Xwalacktun and Brandon Hall of the Squamish Nation in 2023.
To learn more visit slcc.ca/carving/
Open May 10 – Dec 1, 2024
This exhibition shares the history of the Chiefs of eleven communities that came together to sign the Declaration of the Lillooet Tribes, on May 10, 1911. These St̓at̓y̓emc Nation communities including the Lil’wat Nation share the same culture and language with Southern, Northern, and the Lakes dialects, and they gather together each year to celebrate Declaration Days.
To learn more visit slcc.ca/exhibits/declaration/
To learn more visit slcc.ca/slcc-go-whistler-app/
Knowledgeable Cultural Ambassadors share their cultural teachings with guests during guided tours; visit our Group Tours page for more information.
Discover our unique style of modern First Nation’s cuisine such as bannock, salmon and venison. Visit the Thunderbird Café.
Discover our unique selection of First Nations merchandise ranging from handcrafted works of art, to home accents, clothing and accessories, jewellery, pottery, baskets, books and souvenir merchandise. Visit the Gallery & Gift Shop.
Weddings at the SLCC are some of the most spectacular; learn more about our venue as your wedding location by visiting slcc.ca/weddings.