Category Archives: Indigenous Nations History

History, Indigenous Nations History

Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations sign memorandums of understanding with the Museum of North Vancouver

By Charlie Carey, North Shore News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A first for any museum in Coast Salish territories, MONOVA: the Museum of North Vancouver, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Səlílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation have signed respective memorandums of understanding, in an effort to strengthen the relationship between the two host Nations and the museum.̓

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Animals, Indigenous Nations History, Tourism

Environmentalists protect local history and seabirds on Galiano Island

National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A new conservation area on B.C.’s Galiano Island with deep cultural significance for local First Nations will protect a pristine shore for a multitude of seabirds and help an increasingly rare ecosystem withstand global warming.

A kilometre of beach in Cable Bay and the adjoining 66 acres of land inside the threatened Coastal Douglas-Fir biogeoclimatic zone (CDF) have been acquired by the Galiano Conservancy Association (GCA) and the Nature Trust of British Columbia.

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History, Indigenous Nations History

Archaeology Speaks to the Untold Story of a West Coast First Nation

qathet Living, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Over 400 archaeology sites have been located in the Tla’amin territory. 

Registration for these sites is still an ongoing process. Because archaeological sites are everywhere especially along the coast, First Nations have been teaming up with archaeologists to uncover the lost stories that enrich Indigenous culture. 

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Indigenous Nations History

Canoe journeys strengthen relationships between First Nations

qathet Living, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Tribal journeys are events that were held by the Sister Nations (Tla’amin, Homalco, K’ómoks, and Klahoose First Nations) up until COVID-19 hit in 2020. 

These events allowed First Nations communities to canoe across the coast together. Tla’amin Nation member Leslie Louie explains that the abundance of community spirit during these events is alway positive. 

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Education, Indigenous languages, Indigenous Nations History

Program builds strength in the young by making connections to culture

Windspeaker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

What do Inuit throat singing, playing spoons and jigging have in common? They are examples of the rich cultural connections early childhood educators are making with children attending Aboriginal Head Start programs. 

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