Language
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Sta’lo’ Mustimuhw: A story of the river people
The story of the Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ (Cowichan River) goes back well before the first Quw’utsun ancestor, writes Jared Qwustenuxun Williams
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syilx conservation knowledge at the heart of water forum in sw̓iw̓s
The fourth nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum intersected captikʷł teachings with Western science
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In the wake of more colonial violence, a love letter to those who are grieving
When the genocidal forces of this country lay their hands on our people it is our collective responsibility to stand up — because we know what happens to one happens to all
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First of 12 nsyilxcən language signs at BGC locations unveiled in kiʔláwnaʔ
Through new signage, young people will be able to connect with basic syilx phrases and teachings
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xʷməθkʷəy̓əm erases Trutch from street name, but won’t forget his racist legacy
The community revealed the title šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm, or Musqueamview Street, in a renaming ceremony on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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How online nsyilxcən classes helped us through the pandemic
For an entire year, syilx language learners gathered on Zoom from wherever we were with the goal of learning our ancestral language
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Kelowna Museums offers introductory nsyilxcən course for all learners
In addition to learning basics of nsyilxcən, participants will also explore language-related values and teachings
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New Snuneymuxw language hub dream recognized for Elders
The nation celebrated the opening of its new learning centre which will offer teachings around Hul’q’umi’num, plant medicine, employment training
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‘These names were stolen:’ B.C. MLA pushes for including Indigenous names on government ID, birth registrations
Indigenous Names Statutes Amendment Act is headed to a second reading before becoming legislated
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Erasure of Indigenous languages ‘a scar’ on Canada, says maskēkow-ininiw language warrior
“We all have a responsibility towards the return and continuation of Indigenous languages in this country,” says Dr. Onowa McIvor