Quick Links
About the shishalh Nation
The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in lekw’emin (Jervis Inlet) and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (head of lekw’emin) and tewankw near alhtulich (Porpoise Bay).
shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.
shishalh Nation Government District
sNGD is in essence, the local government, created by Bill C 93 Sechelt Indian Band Self Government Act and established as a local government in BC by Bill 4 Sechelt Indian Government District Enabling Act in 1987. The Bill enabled sNGD to qualify for municipal benefits that are available to other municipalities in BC, to enact laws and bylaws that a Municipality has the power to enact and the ability to tax.
Culture
The shíshálh people have a distinct language and a unique world view. Our people have always maintained a strong connection to one another as people and to the land and continue to practice our traditions such as harvesting and fishing. The Culture Department’s goal is to revitalize culture and language through cultural programming and activities.
Social Development
The social development program’s main objective is to assist persons living on shishalh Nation Lands in maintaining a standard of living, developing individual and family strengths.
tems swiya Museum
Our museum delights visitors throughout the year with a large collection of artifacts including cedar baskets, stone tools and a 3500 old mortuary stone. Tours available.