Tsleil-Waututh Nation

01/08/2026

In 2017, səlilwətaɬ produced the Burrard Inlet Action Plan, a founding guidance document for a new science-based, First Nations-led initiative to improve the health of Burrard Inlet. In this Action Plan, and the forthcoming update to it in 2025, səlilwətaɬ expressed a vision for what a healthy səlilwət (Burrard Inlet) looks like.

Graphic features illustrations by Tsleil-Waututh artists Candace Thomas and Olivia George.

Learn more about our work to heal səlilwət, including our work to improve the Inlet's water quality, at https://twnation.ca/tlrstewardship/

01/06/2026

Did you know that more than 700 different contaminants have been detected in Burrard Inlet? Tsleil-Waututh Nation has been pulling together water quality data to raise awareness and inspire action to prevent urban runoff from carrying pollutants into the Inlet. Learn more at https://twnation.ca/restoring-a-healthy-inlet/

12/16/2025

On behalf of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), we would like to wish you and your families a happy holidays.

səlilwətaɬ offices will be closed for the winter holidays for two weeks, from Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026. Our last day before the holiday period is Friday, December 19. We will reopen on Monday, January 5.

12/15/2025

səlilwətaɬ is excited to announce significant progress on the Whey-ah-Wichen shoreline restoration project. This fall saw the completion of the upland portion of the project. Perhaps the most exciting feature is a new picnic shelter, located between the boat launch and Wally’s Burgers, which features səlilwətaɬ red posts and yellow cedar beams.

Read more: https://twnation.ca/whey-ah-wichen-shoreline-restoration-update-picnic-shelter-rain-gardens-and-beneficial-reuse/

12/12/2025

We wish to provide our deepest condolences on the recent losses in Squamish Nation that deeply affect all of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People as well as our Tsleil-Waututh Members.

We recognize and support the actions that Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is taking to respond to the toxic drug crisis. We are informing our Tsleil-Waututh community of Squamish Council’s resolution on public safety, and how we stand in solidarity with Squamish Nation.

Our hearts remain with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) during this time of grief.

hay ce:p q̓ə Thank you all,
Chief and Council
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)

12/10/2025

Video: When the Wolves Return

Discover the wolves of xʔəl̓ílwətaʔł (Indian River Watershed) and learn about the importance of their return to the Valley in this video, When the Wolves Return, produced by the Treaty, Lands, and Resources Department. The video highlights səlilwətaɬ Members' deep connection to the land and the cultural significance of takaya (wolf).

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Discover the wolves of xʔəl̓ílwətaʔł (Indian River Watershed) and learn about the importance of their return to the Valley in this video produced by the Trea...

12/08/2025

Give the Gift of Empowerment this holiday season! Your generosity supports Tsleil-Waututh Nation Member-led initiatives in the areas of cultural revitalization, wellness, environmental stewardship, education and sports.

Donate to the TWN Community Society now: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/134516

12/02/2025

Consider donating to səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)! Each year, we rely on donations from our partners, neighbours, and friends to support our Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive for Members in need. Learn more ⬇️
https://twnation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TWN-Fundraising-Letter-ChristmasHamperToyDrive2025.pdf

11/27/2025

Partners, friends, and neighbours, consider donating to səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) to support our annual Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive. Learn more:
https://twnation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TWN-Fundraising-Letter-ChristmasHamperToyDrive2025.pdf

11/25/2025

Come out and support local vendors and Indigenous artists!

When: December 6 and 7, 2025, from 10 am - 5 pm
Where: TWN Recreation Centre, 3010 Sleil-Waututh Road

Questions? Contact Jen Thomas at jthomas@twnation.ca.

Please note, all tables have been sold out.

11/21/2025

Working collaboratively to re-establish our səlilwətaɬ community’s connection to təmtəmíxʷtən, an ancestral village site, our Nation's Treaty, Lands and Resources Department, with support from Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, organized boat trips and events for the səlilwətaɬ community.

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Working collaboratively to re-establish our səlilwətaɬ community’s connection to təmtəmíxʷtən, an ancestral village site, our Nation's Treaty, Lands and Resources Department, with support from Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, organized boat trips and events for the səlilwətaɬ community.

11/13/2025

“For Tsleil-Waututh, we were seasonal, and we would switch from village to village throughout the seasons and we’d use our canoes to move around,” - Mekwalya (Zoe George), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Member, on her exhibit táywilh | snəxʷəɬ which is on display at the Vancouver Maritime Museum until April 2026, featuring canoe and paddles, history and interviews she conducted with family members highlighting the importance of war canoeing.

Learn more: https://archive.ph/Tes6J

Photo credit: Emily Lorenz