Program description
Shxun’utun Sul’hween/Footprints of the Ancestors: Pathways to Reconciliation is an Elders and youth gathering open to all people, especially educators, health care professionals, public service and students. The Snaw-Naw-As First Nation will host this event on their territory, now known as Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. In 2022, the first gathering was held by the Halalt First Nation on their territory.
Elders from the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation will work in cooperation with respected Elders and Knowledge Keepers from neighbouring Coast Salish nations to offer their cultural teachings (snuwuyulh). Participants will engage in cultural activities that focus on the values and lessons Coast Salish peoples and their lands hold in relation to personal and community wellness, developing healthy families, supporting youth, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
Program dates
Unfortunately we've had to postpone this year's event to June 2024. If you would like to receive an email when the event details become available, please sign up here.
Location
The Snaw-Naw-As First Nation will host this event on their territory, now known as Nanoose Bay, British Columbia.This is an outdoor event. Within the week prior to the start date of the event, you will receive an email message that will include directions to the event site.
Teachers
Elders from the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation will work in cooperation with respected Elders and Knowledge Keepers from neighbouring Coast Salish nations to offer their cultural teachings (snuwuyulh).