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First Nations
Feast for the Senses: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Dining with a difference – taking time out with the First Nations people of Whistler to make a different connection with the landscape.
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Whistler Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21
When the summer solstice comes around, it’s time to honour the original locals of the Whistler area with a day of traditional celebrations led by the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations.
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Hands-on Culture: Learning from the Squamish and Lil’wat People
Weaving and drum-making workshops are more than creative exercises – they are a way to connect with First Nations culture in an intimate setting, with plenty of time for questions.
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The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre: Stories and Sharing
The Insider visits the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about the latest exhibition, Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools from junior curator, Alison Pascal.
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Lil’wat Nation & Culturally Modified Trees
The Coast Mountains have big mountains, but they also have some of the most impressive trees on the planet. Local Native peoples have been protecting and using these forests for generations and now their "culturally modified trees" may play a role in heritage and environmental conservation.
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