FEATURED EXHIBITS

New and Rotating Exhibits

We are proud to have the opportunity to host a variety of exhibits from both Nations and around the world. Please enjoy our new exhibits highlighted below.

Lil'wat Weaving Wisdoms

On October 14th The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre proudly to announced the launch of the Lil'wat Weaving Wisdom exhibition. This collection of contemporary and traditional cedar woven pieces is the largest public display of its kind. Weaving is a spiritual process and one that continues today as a result of the guidance, inspiration, and dedication of many in our Nation.

The Weaving Wisdom exhibition, will be an opportunity for the public to learn more about this interesting and spiritual process that continues today as a result of the guidance, inspiration, and dedication of many in the Nations. Lil’wat Nation is highly regarded for basketry and weaving; a practice that continues to be passed down through the generations. It requires an incredible mix of technical knowledge, creativity and dedication and is something that the SLCC is highlighting this fall and winter.

Works within the exhibit include baby cradles, trays and berry baskets ranging in styles and techniques from cedar root and pine needle to inner cedar bark, many of which will be on public display for the first time with many over 200 years old.

Funding for the exhibition was provided by a range of sponsors including Government of Canada – Western Economic Diversification, Canadian Heritage and the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. Many of the baskets have been donated from private collectors seeking to support educational activities at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.

Squamish Nation Chief Mathias Joe Totems

Our first Chief Mathias Joe Totem was added to the Great Hall on March 16th with a traditional blessing and funding announcement for Phase II of the Sea To Sky Cultural Journey by John Weston MP and Western Diversification.

The Chief Mathias Joe Totem is estimated to be between 75 -80 years old and was donated to the centre after a North Vancouver family found it on 12 acres of land they had purchased in September 2010. View this incredible piece as the Thunderbird's wings stretch down the Great Hall courting all who visit.

Recently we have acquired a second totem from a private collector. This Chief Mathias Joe Totem stands about six feet high and is about 54 years old. The figures depicted on the totem are the thunderbird, bear and man.