sqwul’qwul’s tthu sul-hween tst | The Tellings of our Elders
Our Elders share their stories, personal histories, and traditional teachings in the Hul’q’umi’num’ language. The Hul’q’umi’num’ territory extends over 100 kilometers along the shores of the Salish Sea in British Columbia, Canada. The Elders have expressed great concern for the future generations and hope that these tellings will help keep the language alive. They have laid down their stories to help those who want to learn the language, and we thank them for sharing their wisdom.
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Bill Seward: Stories and Teachings
Snuneymuxw Elder Bill Seward – Ts’uqw’nustun – shares stories about his life and territory as well as snuw’uyulh, traditional cultural teachings …
Arnold Sylvester
siilece’ Arnold Sylvester was a respected Elder and Knowledge Keeper from the Halalt First Nation. He was a fluent speaker of both Hul’q’umi’num’ and English and generously shared his knowledge of the language, culture, teachings and traditions of his people with linguists and other scholars. …
Lussy Aleck
Elizabeth (Lussy) Aleck of Stz’uminus First Nation tells stories and histories, and speaks on the power of prayer …
Ruby Peter
Kwa’mutsun Elder Ruby Peter – Sti’tuma’t – shares stories including videos of her sharing stories learned from her parents …