Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Tsleil-Waututh Nation We are səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), "The People of the Inlet." “We are the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, "The People of the Inlet."

səlilwətaɬ is a Coast Salish Nation whose territory centres around Burrard Inlet in the Greater Vancouver region. We have inhabited the lands and waters of our traditional territory surrounding the Burrard Inlet since time immemorial.”

Please be advised that Dollarton Hwy between Ellis St. and Ravenwoods Dr. as well as Sleil-Waututh Rd between Dollarton ...
09/12/2025

Please be advised that Dollarton Hwy between Ellis St. and Ravenwoods Dr. as well as Sleil-Waututh Rd between Dollarton Hwy and Ghum-Lye Dr. will be temporarily closed for 30 minutes between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025

As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on September 30 (Orange Shirt Day), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Wautu...
09/10/2025

As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on September 30 (Orange Shirt Day), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is continuing to provide supports and healing for our Elders and Survivors of Residential Schools and their families through our Tsleil-Waututh Nation Residential School Survivors Fund.

Funding goes towards making counselling and healing platforms available for all Tsleil-Waututh Members impacted by Day School and Residential Schools, creating supports in both group and one-on-one settings, and nourishing our Nation’s Elders programming to maintain and preserve Tsleil-Waututh Nation culture and language.

Donate now: https://twnation.ca/how-to-support-twn/

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Councillor Curtis Thomas proudly welcomed the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy to Vanc...
09/09/2025

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Councillor Curtis Thomas proudly welcomed the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy to Vancouver on August 23, 2025 alongside Tsleil-Waututh Nation drummers and elected representatives from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Vancouver will host seven matches when the global event comes to the city in summer 2026.

Join Our Team at Tsleil-Waututh Nation!If you are looking to contribute to a dynamic, growing community and help drive p...
08/22/2025

Join Our Team at Tsleil-Waututh Nation!

If you are looking to contribute to a dynamic, growing community and help drive positive change, we want to hear from you! səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits.

Review our current job postings here:
https://twnation.ca/why-work-for-us/employment-opportunities-external-applicants/

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) has been leading a project, in collaboration with the Province of BC, to update the w...
07/18/2025

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) has been leading a project, in collaboration with the Province of BC, to update the water quality policy that applies to səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). This policy is called the Water Quality Objectives, and redefines what constitutes a clean Inlet.

This summer 2025, visit Gastown in downtown Vancouver to see a series of benches featuring Tsleil-Waututh artists Olivia George, Candace Thomas, and Jordan Gallie that display some of the research and results of this work in a highly visual way.

Learn more: https://twnation.ca/public-art-showcasing-tsleil-waututh-nations-work-on-water-quality/

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries researchers have published groundbreaking ...
07/15/2025

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries researchers have published groundbreaking research demonstrating severe colonial impacts that have devastated səlilwət (Burrard Inlet) and səlilwətaɬ rights since European contact.

This newly published ecosystem model indicates that a handful of impacts alone, including colonial fishing pressure, habitat destruction, and the pollution-driven clam harvesting closure, devastated the amount of harvestable traditional foods from səlilwət by 88% from 1750-1980. This infringes on səlilwətaɬ’s inherent and constitutionally protected rights.

Learn more: https://twnation.ca/new-research-estimating-long-term-and-large-scale-colonial-impacts-on-the-burrard-inlet-ecosystem-s%C9%99lilw%C9%99ta%C9%AC-tsleil-waututh-nation-people-and-harvesting-rights/

The three-day Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival starts today! We are thrilled to host canoe clubs from across Coast Salish t...
07/04/2025

The three-day Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival starts today! We are thrilled to host canoe clubs from across Coast Salish territory.

We also welcome members of the public to watch the competition, which takes places in our traditional dugout racing canoes, as well as experience fun activities for kids, and Indigenous craft vendors such as Sweet Dreams by Kiki and knitting by Alice Thomas.

Learn more: https://twnation.ca/for-our-community/whey-ah-wichen-canoe-festival/

See you this weekend at the Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival! Races include youth categories (10 and under, 13 and under, 1...
07/02/2025

See you this weekend at the Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival! Races include youth categories (10 and under, 13 and under, 16 and under), women’s, men’s, and masters for 50 and older. We compete in traditional dugout style racing canoes, which are very sleek, narrow, and fast.

Parking is limited at Whey-ah-Wichen, so we recommend carpooling or taking public transit.

The Program is now available on our website: https://twnation.ca/for-our-community/whey-ah-wichen-canoe-festival/

Address

3178 Alder Court
North Vancouver, BC
V7H2V6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16049293454

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