Canadian Company Recognized at Prestigious Architectural Exposition in Venice, Italy for Demonstrating Sustainability in Housing Construction

Vancouver, BC – Renewal Development, the Vancouver-based company that has been a leader in relocating and repurposing homes, has been selected to appear at the prestigious 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.  The Pavilion of France selected Renewal Development because of its project that demonstrates sustainability in… Read more

shíshálh Nation, B.C. renew landmark reconciliation agreement

SECHELT – shíshálh Nation and the Province are reaffirming their shared commitment to long- term reconciliation by renewing an agreement that will strengthen economic, cultural and environmental initiatives. “We have deepened and strengthened our relationship with the Province over the last six years,” said lhe hiwus Yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe)… Read more

VIDEO: Water Reservoir Project

Improved water security is coming to the Sunshine Coast

News release For immediate release   Improved water security is coming to the Sunshine Coast   Sechelt, British Columbia, January 16, 2025 — Crucial conservation upgrades are being developed to solve the heightening water crisis due to drought on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast after an investment of more than $117… Read more

shíshálh Nation and Vancouver Coastal Health celebrate 60 year milestone of Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital

Sechelt, B.C. – In 1962, leaders from shíshálh Nation gifted a 11.2-acre parcel of land creating a home for the current Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital which opened on November 29, 1964. Today, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), shíshálh Nation and community health care partners came together to celebrate the impact and… Read more

Homes Set For Demolition Move To Where They’re Needed

shíshálh Nation and the Loon Foundation Sign Landmark Collaboration Agreement to Support Environmental Education, Research and Stewardship in kalpilin (Pender Harbour)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (SECHELT, BC) – The Loon Foundation and shíshálh Nation have signed a historic, 15-year Relationship Agreement that represents a landmark collaboration in the development and operation of the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS), a community-based noprofit NGO. The agreement also covers the future operation and transfer… Read more

Housing Policy Update

Zoom recording from October 2024, Housing Policy Community Engagement Meeting

Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 Join shishalh Nation for Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To recognize, honour, and support survivors of residential schools, and commemorate the children that attended the Sechelt Residential School.   Schedule of events:   Commemoration Ceremony: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm located at the Residential… Read more

RE: District of Sechelt Council’s support for the Union of BC Indian Chiefs’ Resolution 2024-33 “Rejection of Residential School Denialism”

September 20, 2024 District of Sechelt Council PO Box 129 5797 Cowrie St, 2nd Floor Sechelt, BC VON 3A0   We are writing to express our gratitude for the District of Sechelt Council’s standing with us and for support of UBCIC Resolution 2024-33 “Rejection of Residential School Denialism.” Residential Schools… Read more