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)
We welcome the world to our shared territories during FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver in these uplifting welcome videos produced by Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC).
Join us at the FIFA Fan Festival™ from June 11 to July 19, 2026, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. səlilwətaɬ Members and staff will be on site educating visitors from all around the world about our rich history, culture, lands, and waters.
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) celebrated the opening of our first Sports Field in community, an incredible milestone for our community. Our new full-sized turf field is a space for connection, recreation, and for future generations to gather, play, and grow together.

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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