Sto:lo Genealogy Office

05/09/2024

Shared by Denise Douglas via Chilliwack Progress

"Chilliwack was an overnight stop on the 1969 Moccasin Miles walk that saw hundreds of Stó:lō youth trekking from Vancouver to Hope.

Fast forward 55 years, and three of those walkers were enjoying lunch in Chilliwack this week, reminiscing about taking part in the historic walk.

Cheam First Nation member Denise Douglas was 14 years old when she completed the 98-mile fundraising walk called Moccasin Miles."

Full story is here:
https://www.theprogress.com/local-news/legacy-of-the-1969-moccasin-miles-walk-lives-on-in-chilliwack-7352335?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0fZnAyteWq_9Y3rU0yKOi-7kBCutV9l0Uf9U2kVcrb5ORs22exOMSeyi8_aem_AcJzMAg3dMZ9-27UiHQHeVxR40E0-UVmXoYwRxXDa5xQFpxijYQ8jQS5Kiq2X7wF1Bz4Q2iR5_GbY7R_I5AOu-my

04/04/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances I will not be in the office until next week! I apologize for any inconvenience. I will respond to emails and phone calls next Tuesday. Have a safe weekend!

02/16/2024

02/16/2024

Shared via Mission Community Archives

BLAST FROM THE PAST – The Past Meets the Present
Nicomen Island Indigenous Peoples Heritage, 1957

In 1957, the Nicomen Island Women’s Institute assembled a history about the area as a result of an initiative of the Women’s Institutes of Canada to compile “village history books…to see that nothing valuable is lost or forgotten, and that women should be on the alert always to guard the traditions of their homes and to see that water colour sketches and prints, poems and prose legends should find their way into these books.” (SOURCE: The HISTORY OF NI–KAOMIM: NICOMEN ISLAND – Forward by Susan Tweedsmuir)

Now housed in the Mission Community Archives, the partially hand-printed and typed history of Nicomen with an embossed copper cover contains information about the area including the local Indigenous people who “lived on the North Shore of the Fraser from Squakum Lake to Dewdney Slough, all of Nicomen Island but the south west corner which was Sumas territory.”

The posted photograph is of Mrs. Louie Phillips who was born on Nicomen posing with Leq’á:mel First Nation cultural artifacts that included: “semi-precious stones, jade, jasper, agate and others.”

You may purchase a digital or custom-size reproduction of the posted image for personal use by messaging or emailing the Archivist: manager@missionarchives.com

02/14/2024

Sharing on behalf of Stó:lō Library and Archives

OPEN HOUSE!

Ever wondered what the inside of the Stó:lō Library and Archives looks like or who the team is? Come find out! On February 22nd from 3-7PM we are hosting an Open House for individuals to come visit. No appointment necessary – just come by and visit!

During this time, we will also be partnering with the UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre to provide information on their upcoming Digital Exhibit which will include the Coqualeetza Hospital.

Community members are encouraged to come out, have some food, see the Library and Archives, and provide some feedback on the exhibit development process. All people are welcome, it isn’t just for Stó:lō community members!

Snacks will be available! Please reach out to us here or to Kristina.Celli@stolonation.bc.ca for more information. This project has been made possible in part by the Documentary Heritage Communities Program offered by Library and Archives Canada / Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au Programme pour les collectivités du patrimoine documentaire offert par Bibliothèque et Archives Canada.

02/09/2024

From the Chilliwack Museum and Archives

https://chilliwack.pastperfectonline.com/Photo/AE32BFEE-AD62-4545-AE4B-167869494995

Info from their collection:
Title Chehalis Indian Princess
Collection Chilliwack Progress Collection
Photo Number 1999.029.013.095
Date Sept 19 1961
Description Chilliwack Progress Press Photograph:
Chehalis Indian Princess and group at the
Agassiz Fall Fair parade.
Photographer Chilliwack Progress

12/14/2023

The Chilliwack Progress
Dec. 6, 1960

"Buckskin Contenders - Reg Thompson, Edward Williams, Clarence Ned and Carmen Prest."

Please let me know if there are any corrections.

12/14/2023

Good afternoon everyone!

The SSA offices will be closed Dec. 22 - Jan. 1 and I will be on holidays until Jan. 5, back in the office for genealogy on Jan. 9, 2024.

Last day for printing will be Dec. 19 and last day for pick up before the closure will be Dec. 21.

Thank you!