Author: Nancy
Resignation of Council Member and Notice of By-Election
shishalh Nation Lands (Sechelt, BC) – The shishalh Nation is announcing the resignation of one of its Council members, hihewus Shain Jackson, effective immediately due to personal reasons. “We are truly grateful for hihiwus niniwum Salepem, Shain Jackson’s dedication and contributions during his time with our Nation,” said lhe hiwus… Read more
Sunshine Coast Community Leaders stand with shishalh Nation to solve the water crisis
shishalh Nation Lands (Sechelt, BC) – Water shortages, restrictions, and increasing challenges have led shishalh Nation, the Sunshine Coast Regional District, the District of Sechelt, and the Town of Gibsons to deepen collaborative action to secure water resources for the future and meet the needs of all living in the… Read more
10 shíshálh Placenames Returned Within the swiya
Effective June 21, 2023, ten placenames within the shíshálh swiya (lands, world, birthplace, “Territory”) have been restored as part of the cooperative work under the shíshálh-B.C. Foundation Agreement. shíshálh Nation and the Province have restored the names of the following water features: Jervis Inlet to lekw’emin, Earls Cove to skelh,… Read more
shishalh Nation Indigenous Peoples Day Video.
A video message from the shishalh lhe hiwus Chief Lenora Joe
Results of the shíshálh Ground Penetration Radar
Click here if the above video doesn’t play. We write to you today to inform you of the results of the Ground Penetrating Radar Investigation of the former Indian Residential School site that was on the lands of the shíshálh Nation. This is a very challenging time for all the… Read more
Tsain-ko Group of Companies taps Jason Jenkins as CEO, starting January 1, 2023.
After overseeing a four-year hyper-growth period for tsain-ko Group of Companies, CEO Debbie Hendsbee will step down in January 2023, leaving behind a legacy of stability, expansion, and profitable operations. Under Debbie’s steady hand, TKDC experienced enormous change, acquiring Swanson’s Ready-Mix Concrete, building a haul trucking company and acquiring the… Read more
How shíshálh households can help conserve our water
To help preserve this critical water supply we are looking to community to help conserve water now so that we can hopefully avoid an emergency water situation in the future. Attached is an information sheet that we have shared on Facebook. Please continue to monitor the shíshálh Nation Facebook page… Read more
Nation response to SCRD critical water shortage
Hi Community, You may have seen in recent days information being shared on the Nation Facebook pages related to the current level 4 water restrictions and critical water situation at the SCRD. Unfortunately, the SCRD, which includes the District of Sechelt as well as the shíshálh Nation is now facing… Read more
Grieg Seafoods will decommission fish farm facilities within shishalh swiya
November 14, 2022 Sechelt, BC – Grieg Seafoods will decommission all of their fish farm facilities located within shishalh swiya (birthplace, world) by February of 2023. This decision is the outcome of a consent based decision-making process through which shishalh reviewed and considered Grieg’s existing facilities. shishalh Nation, known as… Read more
July 1st March from shishalh Nation to Hackett Park
The march through the shíshálh Nation, on July 1st has been opened to the greater Sechelt community and the march route has been extended. Following today’s announcement from the province, that large outdoor gatherings will be allowed as of Thursday, shíshálh council representatives and the District of Sechelt council representatives… Read more