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Foundry Snuneymuxw: Planning a Centre for Youth, with Youth

Foundry Snuneymuxw is set to open in spring 2026. It will offer easy-to-access services for children and youth ages 12 to 24, and their identified family members. The centre will support five main areas: physical and sexual health, mental health, substance use support, peer support, and social services. Foundry is working closely with partners across Nanaimo to make sure these services meet the real needs of young people.

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The Creator’s Game: Lacrosse

Lacrosse has deep Indigenous roots in what is now Canada, with origins that trace back centuries before European contact. Learn more here!

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Qapthut Siiye’yu Strengthening Community Through Culture and Connection

These gatherings create a space where cultural teachings are passed down, and community members share knowledge across generations. Families don’t just take home their finished crafts, they also bring home new skills that they can continue practicing and passing down to friends and family.

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Honouring Red Dress Day: A Call to Action for MMIWG2S

May 5th marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), more widely recognized as Red Dress Day. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and most importantly — a call to action.

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KL Transitions to New Program Names

Kw’umut Lelum is proud to announce an important initiative to honour Coast Salish culture by transitioning the names of its programs and departments from English to Hul’q’umi’num. This significant step reflects Kw’umut Lelum’s commitment to cultural identity, ongoing decolonization of services, and respect for Coast Salish traditions.

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Supporting Families, Building Strength: Meet Our New FASD Key Worker

We are excited to announce a new resource for families in our community: Seda Ozer, our FASD Key Worker at KL! Seda is here to support families of children and youth under 19 years of age who are living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or similar neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Smuyuth Roast Marinade Recipe

This recipe is shared from the book Longhouse Kitchens by Mena Pagaduan, Eva Williams and Janet Moore, produced through the Canada Community Development Project, June 1982

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Respecting the Harvest: Four Years of Connection and Cultural Growth

Respecting the Harvest continues to teach respect for the land, the importance of family, and the reclamation of cultural traditions. As Chief John Elliott put it, “It’s teaching them about respect, family, and how to bring culture back into their lives and traditions.”

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Language is Culture: Explore, Learn and Connect with Ilhe Qwal

Imagine having the Hul'q'umi'num language at your fingertips, ready to explore through the voices of Elders, captivating stories, colourful visuals, and interactive games. A new chapter in the preservation and revitalization of Hul'q'umi'num begins with the launch of Ilhe Qwal (Let’s Talk), a free, immersive language app developed by Kw’umut Lelum in partnership with Ogoki Learning Inc.

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Walking Together: Cultural Wisdom and Healing with XiQuelum

October 17th, KL welcomed guest speaker Gene Harry (XiQuelum) from Malahat Nation, who shared heartfelt wisdom on kinship relationships and snuw’uy’ulh teachings that support families across our member Nations. XiQuelum spoke freely, offering teachings from the heart, highlighting the importance of working with others and, most importantly, with oneself.

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KL Hosts First QapthutS’ul’eluhw Elders Gathering

October 2nd, KL proudly hosted our first-ever Qapthut S’ul’eluhw Elders Gathering, welcoming over 150 Elders from our member Nations. This special event was filled with reunions and new connections, celebrating the strength of our communities and culture.

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Snuneymuxw Celebrates Grand Opening of New Basketball Court

This basketball court is a space for all members, especially the next generation of children and youth, to come together, honour their community, and build new relationships through the sport of basketball. We raise our hands to everyone who made this project possible, and we look forward to the growth, unity, and connections this court will bring.

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Exploring the Rich Tradition of Berries in Coast Salish Culture

The Coast Salish people have maintained a deep connection with the bounty of the land including its ample forest resources.  Since time immemorial, the Coast Salish people have inhabited the coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest and harvested a variety of berries for sustenance, bringing family and community together, to provide nourishment, and use as medicine.

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The Importance of a Good Night's Rest

By following these tips and incorporating traditional practices, you can create a sleep routine that honors your body's natural rhythms and promotes a deeper, more restorative rest!

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