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16/07/10 - Chief Justin George responds to article in Vancouver Sun
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10/07/10 - Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival
On the July 10th weekend, First Nation paddling teams will compete in traditional canoe races on Burrard Inlet along the foreshore of Cates Park/Whey-Ah-Wichen. The Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival (in memory of Cookie Thomas) is hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh community and is open to the public. Festivities will begin at 11:00 am and continue until 5:00 pm on both July 10th and 11th.
For more information...
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26/04/10 - Tsleil-Waututh Nation featured in groundbreaking, newly released book on use and occupancy mapping
"Living Proof: The Essential Data-Collection Guide for Indigenous Use-and-Occupancy Map Surveys" by Terry N. Tobias has garnered much excitement and acclaim in recent months. A case-study on the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is the subject of the first chapter, and the Nation is featured in subsequent parts of the book. To read more about the publication, or to order a copy, please visit Ecotrust Canada or the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.

15/02/10 - Tsleil-Waututh Completes a Historic Provincial Park Management Plan
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation and BC Parks are pleased to announce the release of the Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park Plan. Developed by Tsleil-Waututh in collaboration with BC Parks and Port Metro Vancouver, the Plan provides management direction for over 6,500 hectares of shoreline, forest and mountain terrain that surround the serene waters of Indian Arm just outside of Vancouver. For more background information on the plan please click here.
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12/02/10 - Tsleil-Waututh Nation is a Leader in First Nation Economic Development
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09/02/10 - Takaya Golf Centre in Top 100 Golf Ranges in North America - Available to the Media
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09/02/10 - Tsleil-Waututh First Nation Selling Award-Winning Luxury Homes
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07/02/10 - The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is pleased to announce the installation of two new signs marking the eastern and western entrances to the reserve. These beautiful signs are designed to mimic a traditional Coast Salish longhouse design and incorporate local cedar.

05/02/10 - Takaya Tours First Nation Eco-Tourism Company Available to the Media
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22/01/10 - On February 10, 2010 the Tsleil-Waututh Nation will welcome the Olympic Flame at a free public gathering in Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen, a traditional village site located just east of the reserve on Dollarton Highway in North Vancouver. The event will kick off at 9:00 AM, with the Torch expected at the park by 10:05 AM, and the event concluding at 10:30 AM. Please click here to continue reading...

20/01/10 - CTV News -  Modern day hunters look to seize 2010 opportunities

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