Qwi:qwelstom Wellness Team

12/19/2025

12/17/2025

Alisha E. Peters, Qwí:qwelstóm wellness co-ordinator for Stó:lō Nation, said the new court in Chilliwack will reflect “this vision by focusing on healing and accountability, not shame or punishment, so individuals, families and communities can move forward together.”

Chilliwack Indigenous Court puts focus on ‘healing and accountability, not shame or punishment’

12/15/2025

Starting in January, join us!

10/29/2025

Our Annual Qwi:qwelstom Elders Holiday Special is fast approaching!
Please RSVP to email:
qwiqwelstomwellness@stolonation.bc.ca

10/24/2025

Our Justice Program Cultural Exchange with Kwanlin Dün First Nation was absolutely amazing! ❤️🙌🌄

Huge hands up to the organizers — Leesh, Esther and their teams — for bringing this gathering to life. Our ancestors were surely with us as we came together on the land to heal, share stories, and strengthen connections.

Alicia was honored to paint one of our Qwí:qwelstóm gifts — her very first Salmon design on a drum — for Elder Karole O’Brien from Little Fish Lake. She facilitates circles and it was so special to see her in her traditional territory. We used to dance women’s traditional together down south, so this reunion felt full-circle. 🩵

We are Salmon People, connected by the rivers and the Salmon itself — there’s a deeper story behind this design, and it was truly meant for her and their program. Alicia was grateful to create art and gift it away. 🙌💙

Frank Charlie also painted a Sasquatch drum and gifted it to Steven, who’s related to many on the team. Such an incredible experience and journey with our Qwí:qwelstóm family! 🌄🙌😎

One of our favorite moments was when Steven took us to the top of the mountain and showed us his traditional caribou hunting territory and traplines — it felt like home. 🙌

We’re back now, hearts full. ❤️

10/17/2025

💜 Purple Light Nights is shining bright in Ts’elxwéyeqw this October. 💜

We were honored to listen and hold space with Carrielynn Victor as she shared a powerful Halq’eméylem story about domestic violence.

Each purple light is a symbol—of remembrance for lives lost, support for survivors, and hope for those still living with abuse.

Together, we send a clear message:
🚫 Violence has no place in our homes or communities.
💡 Ts’elxwéyeqw stands for safety, respect, and compassion.

10/14/2025

On October 16th please join us at the SAY Lands building for Purple Light Nights! A domestic violence awareness event to honour those who lost their lives to DV; support survivors; and give hope to those still living with abuse. 💜💜💜💜💜💜