The history of wool weaving in Coast Salish territories is a testament to the resilience of indigenous cultures in the face of colonization and cultural disruption. It is a story of adaptation, preservation, and renewal.

Without Truth, there can not be Reconciliation.

Parents hear it all the time – reading to your children is important. But why? When should you start? What should you read?

It seems obvious that reading with your children would help them learn to read. But the benefits of cuddling up together with a book go way beyond literacy.

With our traditional territories on the Salish Sea, Coast Salish peoples have relied on the abundance of fish in our waters for thousands of years. While salmon may perhaps be the most prized catch there are also many types of bottom-feeding fish which were also harvested including ‘eeyt - the lingcod.

Logan Manson isn’t your average musician. From indie music to punk rock, this 22 year old Snuneymuxw mustimuxw expresses his creativity through writing and producing music.

Here at Kw’umut Lelum, we believe that culture is medicine. It is at the heart of everything we do because we know it has the power to strengthen and heal our children, our families and our communities.

Wednesday, May 10th many volunteers gathered for final assembly and hardscaping of the new playground in Snuneymuxw, located by the Big House. The playground was being installed alongside the new soccer mini-pitch - the 4th installed across our member Nations so far!

The Coast Salish people have been harvesting clams for thousands of years as a vital part of their diet and cultural practices. From raw to boiled, baked, steamed and dried, clams have been enjoyed for generations.

Are you interested in bringing your family closer together or getting access to fresh veggies? Vegetable gardening can be a great way to do both, as well as benefit your mental and physical health. This article has amazing tips for creating a thriving flower or veggie garden that won’t break the bank!

The importance of clams to Coast Salish people cannot be overestimated. Not only are these beautiful little bivalves a great source of nutrition, but they have a huge cultural role to play as well.

This February, Kw’umut Lelum has begun to share the language of our Coast Salish people across our Nine Nations and beyond.

To make sure your family is prepared for any unforeseen emergency, it helps to have a plan, an emergency kit, and a “go bag”.

We honor the youth from nine Indigenous nations who participated in the Respecting the Harvest program to learn traditional teachings on hunting and food sovereignty. Not only did they learn firearm safety and shooting skills, but were able to build meaningful connections and form lifelong friendships.

We are so proud of Cheverly, a hardworking and self-motivated young person who serves as a role model for other youth. Cheverly's determination, courage, and work ethic have been recognized and she is being supported to graduate early to pursue post-secondary schooling. Cheverly is an inspiration and reminder of what is possible with hard work and dedication!

Our community could have suffered a tragic loss if not for the quick-thinking and bravery of one young man. This past summer, a le’lumilh family of 13 from Nanaimo escaped a house fire with the help of 18-year old son Karim Cumming-Quennelle who discovered the fire and got his siblings out of the house safely. The fire, which began in the carport and quickly spread to the rest of the home, destroyed everything, but the entire family (including their cats and dogs) were unharmed.

The long days of summer provide a much-anticipated break from day care, and school, and are often filled with swimming, cookouts, travel and outdoor fun. The summer can also carry danger for children as the hot sun puts kids at risk of sunburn, dehydration and heat-related illness

A healthy lifestyle is important for absolutely everyone. When we look after our physical health, we feel better too – fitter, more relaxed and better able to cope with stress. Healthy living means developing and maintaining healthy habits while changing those habits that are not supporting your health and wellness.

Sunday, June 5th was a big catch as members from our 9 Nations gathered for our 2nd annual Ku’ki’youk Fishing Derby where over 20 vessels spent the day out on the beautiful waters of Shell Beach. This was a day to celebrate and exercise our inherent right to fish in traditional territory, and enjoy a little friendly competition in the process.

The plant is widely used by many Indigenous peoples as it has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments. It has medicinal, practical, ceremonial and spiritual uses in Coastal First Nation groups. The many medicinal purposes of this plant vary among cultural groups, though most traditional medicines utilize the roots, and green inner bark of the branch or stalk.