SIIYE'YU

(see-'yay-yeh)

Siiye'yu is the Hul'q'umín'um' phrase for "Family and Friends"

Continuing Our Commitment: Evolving to Better Serve Our Community

We are excited to share an important update with our community. After much thought and reflection, we’ve made the decision to close the...

SIIYE'YU

Learn about the exciting initiatives, events, programs and opportunities happening at Naut'sa mawt and within our 10 member Nation communities.

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Feb 25, 20221 min read

BC Assembly of First Nations Youth Forum 2022

The BC Assembly of First Nations is hosting its annual (Virtual) Youth Forum on March 19-20, 2022. This event is open to all First Nations Youth (ages 15-29).

Join on Saturday, March 19, from 5 pm – 8 pm PST for an evening gathering. You will connect with other First Nations youth across BC and participate in a range of activities, games, and icebreakers.

Join on Sunday, March 20, for a full-day session. There will be a range of speakers and guests discussing mental health and entrepreneurship.

Honoraria and door prizes are available!

To learn more, click here.

Feb 16, 20221 min read

Indigenous Aspiring Leaders Workshop Series

Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council and Islands Trust are pleased to host a virtual workshop aimed at providing Indigenous young leaders with the opportunity for intimate discussions revolving around leadership and empowerment along with cultural teachings of fresh water.

We encourage all interested Indigenous Aspiring Leaders to participate in any of the workshops listed below:T:

WHERE:

Format: virtual (via Zoom) Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM PST each workshop day

PICS:

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022: Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Shayla Oulette Stonechild, founder and host of "Matriarch Movement," plus Additional Entrepreneurs (To Be Announced)

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022: Indigenous Law

Melissa Louie, a Coast Salish and Syilx lawyer of the Tla'amin Nation with family ties to the Penticton Indian Band

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022: Beading Workshop, Part One

Emily White of Klahoose and Tla'amin Nations

RSVP by Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022; a beading kit will need to be mailed to you

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022: Beading Workshop, Part Two

An optional follow-up session for participants of Beading Workshop Part One

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022: Indigenous Governance

MLA Adam Olsen and Indigenous Council Member (To Be Announced)

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022: Fresh Water Cultural Teachings Harold Joe

REGISTER TODAY:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-aspiring-leaders-workshop-series-tickets-265373458157

DOOR PRIZES AND A GRAND PRIZE APPLE IPAD WILL BE PROVIDED!

For more information on the workshops in this series and our exciting guest speakers, feel free to download and distribute the attached flyer:

If you have questions regarding these workshops, please contact Naut’sa mawt Event Management at islandstrust@nautsamawt.com or 647-269-3838. Workshops will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend.

Jan 21, 20221 min read

Sistering Indigenous and Western Science Program

Are you interested in science research and how it can be braided with traditional Indigenous knowledge? SINEWS is for you!

Indigenous knowledge? SINEWS is for you!

Women, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, including cis, trans and non-binary, are under represented in many science fields and disciplines. SINEWS wants to change that by providing early career development experiences to encourage students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs to explore new opportunities in the sciences or increase opportunities for those already enrolled in science programs. SINEWS is a paid mentorship program that pairs two female identifying post-secondary students (one Indigenous and one non-Indigenous) with a researcher from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Over the course of eight months, student pairs will develop and implement a research project that falls within NRCan’s mandate and addresses an Indigenous community’s need. The goal of SINEWS is to help female students increase their capacity in the areas of traditional knowledge, Indigenous relations and engagement and provide a solid base for their future career.

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