Whistler BC - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

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July 7th 2015

Published: July 10th 2015

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler BC The Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation have coexisted respectfully as neighbors since time immemorial. They thrived on the bounty of the ocean, the rivers, and the land, living in close relationship with the world around them. Their cultures are grounded in rich, ancient traditions, & continue to grow and evolve in a modern world. The Squami... Read Full Entry

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UPPER LEVEL - Salmon fishing net

Salmon is the primary food source

for the people of the Northwest Coast. The Squamish Lil’wat poeple are renowned fishers. Five species of salmon flourish in the rivers of their traditional territories. More info: http://shop.slcc.ca/node/697

Box of Promises.

This cube is a cultural & artistic collaboration between Squamish – Haida Artist, Cory Douglas and Maori Artist, George Nuku. The figures are self portraits carved in both Maori and Haida forms. The faces symbolize the idea of the supreme creator and the cube itself as the universe. More info: http://modernformline.com/gallery-2/installations/box-of-promises/

Melvin Williams, accomplished wool and cedar weaver

http://slcc.ca/national-aboriginal-day-with-melvin-williams/

View to great hall, main level

GIFT SHOP

Bejeweled bear & goat at the entrance.

Both Nations spin mountain goat wool for weaving.

Wood carvings

Blankets, wall hangings & other textiles

Leather eagle

Masks

Colorful pottery & ceramics

Online art gallery: http://shop.slcc.ca/

Highway area map

10th July 2015

Ben H
non-member comment

What a wonderful centre to learn about BC's rich First Nations heritage.
If I get to Whistler, I have to visit this place. Thanks for sharing.

11th July 2015

ferby
Fred Perry

Thank you for bringing this to our attention !
Like most people, I imagine, I'd never heard of this until now. It's such a pleasure to see how some of our First Nations tribes cooperate to make the rest of the world aware of the beauty and meaning of their ancestral culture. You've done a great job with your camera, as always. Thank you for a most interesting and illuminating blog.

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