Shishálh Nation

05/13/2026

shíshálh Nation proudly congratulates Aaron Joe on being named the 2026 Indspire Awards recipient in the Business & Commerce category.

Aaron’s leadership, vision, and commitment to environmental stewardship continue to inspire our community and people across the country. Through Salish Soils and his work advancing regenerative practices, food sovereignty, and sustainable economic development, Aaron embodies the values of caring for the land, community, and future generations.

The Indspire Awards are among the highest honours given to Indigenous peoples, recognizing outstanding achievement and leadership across Turtle Island. Aaron’s recognition is a proud moment for the entire shíshálh Nation.

ch’iy-it-tsi-chen (Congratulations) to Aaron for your dedication, leadership, and for showing what is possible when Indigenous knowledge and innovation guide the way forward.

We raise our hands to you on this well deserved honour.

05/04/2026

Today, we gathered in community to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.

We raise our hands in gratitude to everyone who came out to stand with us. Each step taken, each voice lifted, each drumbeat and each moment of silence shared carries the strength of our ancestors and the love we hold for those who are no longer with us.

We stand for our sisters, our daughters, our aunties, our friends, taken too soon and never forgotten.

We will not be silenced.
We will continue to speak their names.
We will continue to demand justice.
We will continue to fight for our stolen sisters and Two-Spirit relatives.

Our voices are powerful. Our community is strong. And together, we will keep pushing forward, for truth, for justice, and for the generations to come.

04/28/2026

shíshálh Nation invites you to stand with us in support of our upcoming Memorial Walk honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Individuals (MMIWG2S+).

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meeting Point: Intersection of Cowrie Street & Ocean Avenue, Sechelt
Walk to: Hackett Park (main gathering)

The march will start at the corner of Cowrie Street and Ocean Avenue and continue to the Hackett Park bandstand where there will be speakers, vendors and performances by our shíshálh children and youth, Butterflies in Spirit Dance Troupe and hoop dancing by Gary Abbott.

Please come and help raise awareness and honour those who are gone and still missing.

No more silence, no more violence.

04/24/2026

shíshálh Nation is proud to stand alongside the Arrowhead Clubhouse and the important work they do for our Nation members and the greater Sunshine Coast community.

For over 35 years, the Clubhouse has created a safe and welcoming space for connection, healing, and honest conversations around mental health, addiction, and intergenerational trauma. This work continues to make a real difference for many, including our own members.

Recently, hiwus kwa’saʔlahuet Warren Paull, hihewus chusep Jamel Paul, hihewus tsesote Benny Pierre Jr., hihewus lh'ayaxwemat Selina August, and hihewus xwaʔ Phil Paul met with representatives from Arrowhead to recognize the important work carried out by the organization.

Our hands go up to Arrowhead Clubhouse for their ongoing care and commitment to our community.

04/22/2026

On this Earth Day, we reflect on what it means to belong to this land.

Since time immemorial, the shíshálh people have held a deep historical, cultural, social, and spiritual connection to our swiya. The land and waters of the swiya are not separate from us, they are part of who we are.

Our roots go deep into Mother Earth grounding us in responsibility, respect, and care.

Today, and every day, we honour that connection by protecting these lands and waters for those who came before us and for the generations still to come.

04/15/2026

Our hands go up to the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Society for their extraordinary $100,000 contribution in support of tutulshenam-áwtxw (Healing House). Learn more about our project by visiting tutulshenam.org

As we mark 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in BC, we are deeply honoured to acknowledge the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Society and their extraordinary $100,000 contribution in support of tutulshenam-áwtxw (Healing House).

For decades, the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary has played a vital role in enhancing the quality of healthcare across the region—providing volunteer services, raising essential funds, and fostering strong community support for the hospital and related healthcare programs. Their legacy of care and commitment continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people on the Sunshine Coast.

This transformative gift brings us significantly closer to realizing a dedicated healing and recovery space for BC First Nations communities. A new facility, grounded in culture, community, and trauma-informed care.

We are profoundly grateful for your leadership, generosity, and shared commitment to strengthening health and wellbeing across the Sunshine Coast.

?ul nu msh chalap (Thank you)

🕯️ tutulshenam.org

04/14/2026

Stand with us on Sunday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to remember and honour our Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.

The march will start at the corner of Cowrie Street and Ocean Avenue and continue to the Hackett Park bandstand where there will be speakers, vendors and a performance by our shishalh children and youth.

Please come and help raise awareness and honour those who are gone and still missing.

No more silence, no more violence.

03/22/2026

Today, we recognize World Water Day.

For the shíshálh Nation, water is more than a resource, it is life. It connects us to our ancestors, our lands, and to one another. Our rivers, lakes, and ocean have sustained our people since time immemorial, and continue to carry our teachings forward.

We are reminded of our responsibility to care for the waters that care for us, to protect them, to respect them, and to ensure they remain strong for future generations.

03/13/2026

shíshálh Nation is pleased to share a positive update following the recent break-in at the tems swiya Museum and the tsain-ko Gift Shop.

Through investigative work by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a suspect has been identified and apprehended. Video footage from the site played an important role in helping authorities identify the individual involved.

All items that were taken from the tsain-ko Gift Shop have now been recovered and returned.

shíshálh Nation would like to thank the RCMP for their diligence and investigative efforts in resolving this matter and recovering the items so quickly. We also raise our hands to everyone who played a role in ensuring the safe return of these items.

03/12/2026

shíshálh Nation is informing community members and the public that a break-in has recently occurred at the tems swiya Museum and the tsain-ko West Coast Native Arts and Gift Shop.

03/05/2026

Newly elected Councillors Benny Pierre Jr and Jamel Paul are currently in Penticton, BC, attending the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) 22nd Annual Special Chiefs Assembly, alongside Youth Council Coordinator Leandra Johnson.

We are joining First Nations leadership from across British Columbia to discuss important priorities impacting our Nations, including governance, rights, and the future of our communities.

It is an honour to represent shíshálh Nation and take part in these important conversations on behalf of our community.