Interviews with people living in the Salish Sea. Discover the stories that brought them to this amazing part of the world and the stories that brought them to this point in their lives now.
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Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
This series is dedicated to learning about the unique and rich history of the W̱SÁNEĆ Saltwater People and their traditional connection to their Salish Sea Homeland including S,DÁYES (South Pender Island).
SELILIYE, a W̱SÁNEĆ elder, shares stories about her time as a young girl spent on S,DÁYES, harvesting clams and watching members of her community participating in traditional practices. She will also talk about her involvement and the importance of preserving their traditional SENĆOŦEN language, connections to the Lummi Nation, and some of the challenging situations she faced while attending day school as a child. That, and so much more.
This interview has been made possible with funding from: the Capital Regional District, the Pender Island Community Resource Centre, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council/W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, the Pender Islands Museum, and the South Pender Historical Society.
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This is such an important and meaningful series! The history and deep connection of the W̱SÁNEĆ Saltwater People to the Salish Sea S,DÁYES (South Pender Island) are stories that deserve to be told and honored these lands and waters carry generations of knowledge, culture, and stewardship. Thank you for highlighting the rich traditions and connections of the W̱SÁNEĆ people to their homeland—it’s a step toward understanding and respecting the true history of these places.
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