Tsleil-Waututh Nation

06/19/2026

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite you to ʔəxʔixəltəl̓ (paddle together) with our səlilwətaɬ community by supporting Tsleil-Waututh Member-led aspirations through the TWN Community Society.

In the past year alone, 129 Member-led, grassroots projects were supported, each one reflecting the strength, vision, and leadership within our community. From language revitalization and weaving projects to youth athletics and land-based wellness, these initiatives are creating lasting impact, rooted in identity, resilience, and belonging.

"I told myself I’m doing this for My People… which gave me the motivation I needed to push through." - Taylar, 21, TWNCS-funded triathlete

You can be part of this impact. Your donation helps expand opportunities for TWN Members to pursue their goals, strengthen culture, and give back to community.

Ways to give:
• E-transfer: [email protected]
• Donate online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/134516

Every gift, big or small, helps carry these stories forward. hay čxʷ q̓ə (thank you) for your support.

06/18/2026

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the Province of BC have co-developed and co-signed an updated marine water quality policy, called xaɬəmət ct tə səlilwət / Water Quality Objectives for səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). xaɬəmət ct tə səlilwət means “protect Burrard Inlet” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language. This was a first-of-its-kind government-to-government initiative that weaves together western science and Traditional Indigenous Values and Knowledge. This is a major win towards a cleaner inlet!

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Province of BC have co-developed and co-signed an updated marine water quality policy, called xaɬəmət ct tə səlilwət / Water Quality Objectives for səlilwət (Burrard Inlet). xaɬəmət ct tə səlilwət means “protect Burrard Inlet” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓ə...

06/18/2026

Reflections on World Coaches Football Program at Tsleil-Waututh Nation by the Royal Netherlands Football Association

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ now upon us, we reflect back to April of this year when the Royal Netherlands Football Association World Coaches program came to səlilwətaɬ to provide a week-long coaching program for six soccer coaches from our Nation and Squamish Nation.

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In April 2026, the Royal Netherlands Football Association World Coaches program partnered with səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) to provide a week-long coaching program for soccer coaches from Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Squamish Nation.

06/17/2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Festival is back on today at Hastings Park! Stop by our səlilwətaɬ coastal village site for a break in the shade! We have səlilwətaɬ artist designed colouring pages, fun giveaways, and insights to share about our culture, territory, governance, and more. See you there!

Learn more: https://twnation.ca/visit-our-tsleil-waututh-nation-activation-site-at-the-fifa-fan-festival/

06/16/2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is now underway in Vancouver, and we welcome the world to our shared territory.

Take a look at this uplifting welcome video featuring səlilwətaɬ Chief Justin George and soccer youth Jasmin Thomas, produced by Indigenous Tourism BC

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is thrilled to welcome visitors ...

06/15/2026

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Members enjoyed attending the Australia vs Türkiye FIFA World Cup 2026™ game over the weekend. The səlilwətaɬ community had a fantastic time cheering on both teams and celebrating the beautiful game with fans from all around the world.

Learn more about səlilwətaɬ and explore our website: https://twnation.ca/

06/10/2026

Join us at the FIFA Fan Festival™ from June 11 to July 19, 2026, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. səlilwətaɬ Members and staff will be on site educating visitors from all around the world about our rich history, culture, lands, and waters.

Here is what you can expect to see:
-A səlilwətaɬ canoe and architecture that reflect a traditional village site
-Carvers, drum makers, and weavers showcasing their craft in real time
-Storytelling
-Unique giveaways
-Educational signage

Learn more:

Join us at the FIFA Fan Festival™ from June 11 to July 19, 2026, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. səlilwətaɬ Members and staff will be on site educating visitors from all around the world about our rich history, culture, lands, and waters.

06/03/2026

The heart of our community is centred around səlilwət (Burrard Inlet), between Maplewood Flats and Deep Cove in North Vancouver, but traditional use studies and archaeological evidence show our Ancestors occupied a vast area, about 1,865 square kilometres (190,000 hectares). Our traditional territory encompasses wilderness watersheds northwards to Mount Garibaldi, Coquitlam Lake in the east, and Howe Sound to the west.

We invite you to learn more: https://twnation.ca/about/

Photo credit: Jeff Sisson

06/01/2026

MST Welcome Video for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver by Indigenous Tourism BC

xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) welcome the world to our shared territories during FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver in this uplifting welcome video produced by Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC).

Chief Justin George, Robert George, Robbie George, Jasmin Thomas, Mabel Humchitt, soccer parents, coaches, and youth players took part in the creation of this video, which was shot in community to show our love of the beautiful game.

We wish to acknowledge Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) for partnering with Tsleil-Waututh Nation on bringing this video to life.

The MST welcome video will be prominently shared throughout FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver, including at Tsleil-Waututh Nation's FIFA Fan Festival activation site.

Watch and share the ITBC video here:

Credit: Indigenous Tourism BC

05/28/2026

We are proud of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) musicians Hunas William George-Thomas and Robert D. George, who played a key part in creating the unique Sonic ID for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Vancouver. Producer and DJ Grayson Repp collaborated with səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation artists to Indigenize the theme song. Watch the video:

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