Category: News
Statement from shíshálh Nation on the Death of mayukw (Grizzly Bear) on spilḵsen (Texada Island)
July 16, 2025 – chátlich (Sechelt), BC — shíshálh Nation is saddened by the death of the mayukw (grizzly bear) recently found on spilḵsen (Texada Island). Over the past weeks, we had been in communication with the Province and other partners regarding potential relocation efforts that could have safely returned… Read more
shíshálh Nation Acknowledges Historic Heritage Act Ruling, Reaffirms Commitment to Land, Justice, and Future Generations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE shíshálh Nation Acknowledges Historic Heritage Act Ruling, Reaffirms Commitment to Land, Justice, and Future Generations June 17, 2025 – chátlich (Sechelt), BC — shíshálh Nation acknowledges the recent ruling under the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA), which confirmed the unlawful disturbance of a sacred site, xwuxwkwiwan, within our… Read more
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
Celebration of Life information for Sid Quinn
Museum Reopening April 17
You’re Invited: tems swiya Museum Re-Opening! ?iy te kwiy kwiy (Good morning) Sunshine Coast friends and visitors. The shíshálh Nation will be re-opening the tems swiya Museum soon. We’re excited to share our brand new exhibit with you: “xwamstut ?e te tl’ep te sinkwu – Ambassador of the Deep Sea,”… 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