We are
səlilwətaɬ
Tsleil-Waututh Nation

ʔi ct kʷən̓et k̓ʷə xʷəlməxʷaʔɬ štəhi:m ʔiʔ həli ct wə niʔ ʔəw taʔəltal̓xʷ ƛ̓ syəw̓en̓əɬ ct

We are
səlilwətaɬ
Tsleil-Waututh Nation

ʔi ct kʷən̓et k̓ʷə xʷəlməxʷaʔɬ štəhi:m ʔiʔ həli ct wə niʔ ʔəw taʔəltal̓xʷ ƛ̓ syəw̓en̓əɬ ct

Our holistic vision seeks to balance ethical growth with Tsleil-Waututh values.

We are People of the Inlet. We have lived in and along səlilwət (Burrard Inlet) in the Greater Vancouver region since time out of mind. As a Coast Salish Nation, we are proud of our rich history and cultural heritage. We have a profound obligation to both our Ancestors and future generations to protect and care for our water, land, air, and resources.
Listen to a welcome message by Gabriel George
Canoe

Nation News & Updates

Explore the latest from səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
The səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Natural Resource Planning Team is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Whey-ah-Wichen Shoreline Restoration Project is complete! The second and final phase of the project, which will address erosion at Little Cates, will begin at the end of the summer.
səlilwətaɬ artist team Chris Overes and his daughter Tamia Overes designed the Coast Salish-inspired HSBC SVNS Vancouver medals for this year’s rugby tournament. The gold medals feature a carving-based design centred on an eagle, which represents strength, leadership, vision, and protection. The composition is based on an original hand-carved eagle created by Chris.
Today, March 3rd, is 100 Days to Go before FIFA World Cup 2026™ is hosted in Vancouver and in our shared, traditional territory. Our səlilwətaɬ elected leaders, Elders, language teachers, soccer players & champions, and our siʔáḿθət School students are excited to show what 100 Days to Go means to them!

Upcoming Projects

Stewardship Work in the Territory

səlilwətaɬ has a profound obligation to both our Ancestors and future generations to protect and care for our water, land, air, and resources. Our teams within the Treaty, Lands, and Resources (TLR) Department combine Indigenous and western science, and lead many research, policy, and restoration projects to help clean up səlilwət (Burrard Inlet).
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50-Unit Rental Building

A 6-storey, 50-unit rental building is being built in our Tsleil-Waututh community. The housing will be located in the new community subdivision along Spa-ath Road.
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siʔáḿθɘt School

The TWN School offers academic programming for students in grades 8-12 and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language and cultural teachings.
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