A new exhibition is live at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC).
The "Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓" (which translates to 'the person who protects the land' in the Squamish language) and "skel7áw̓lh" ('steward of the land' in Lil'wat) are traditional roles adopted by the people of both nations. Historically, some specialized in certain areas but it was a function shared by all. In recent years, the roles have been taken up by administration departments who work to care for the land.
The SLCC's latest feature spotlights some of the work done to help restore balance and harmony in the Squamish and Lil'wat territories.
Curator Alison Pascal says in a press release: "It has been very interesting to learn more about the roles and responsibilities that we as Lil’wat Nation members have in caring for the land and to learn more about Squamish practices. I look forward to learning even more as people come in to visit the exhibition and connect to it from their own perspectives."
Guests are welcome to join a public curator tour of the exhibit on May 3 at 1 p.m.
More information is available on the SLCC website.
