Compost Workshop at Malahat Community Garden

The Community Food Network organized and funded a compost workshop at the Malahat Community Garden on Friday, September 23, 2022. It was taught by Kayla Siefried from the Compost Education Center and was a hands-on demo of making outdoor compost and general tips and tricks and uses for compost. The gardeners received kudos from Kayla for having a very pollinator friendly garden.

Attending was Sandy Joe (lead gardener), Shane Sylvester (seasonal gardener) and Darren James (assistant gardener).

Please reach out to seannaj@nautsamawt.com if you would like to host a compost workshop in your community or if you'd like the notes from this workshop.

Progress Continues on the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Bid

Tsleil-Waututh Nation, along with Lilwat, Musqueam, and Squamish First Nations, continue to collaborate on the feasibility assessment process for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This is precedent-setting approach stems from the commitment to reconciliation to have territorial and cultural protocols respected and for local Indigenous Nations and communities involved in the planning process.

Since the signing of the MOU in December 2021, the Collaboration Agreement for the feasibility assessment was signed, and most recently the 2030 Games Hosting Concept has been revealed, which shows venues involving the cities of Vancouver, Richmond, Whistler, as well as Sun Peaks Resort Municipality near Kamloops.

These events will boost tourism and create lots of jobs. For example, construction is needed for additional ramps, a new stadium, and new courses, to start.

Over the next several months, the concept will be reviewed, public engagement will take place, and the bid will formally launch by spring 2023.

Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council raises our hands to Tsleil-Waututh Nation, as well as Lilwat, Musqueam, and Squamish First Nations, for their role in this important work to ensure Indigenous representation and voices have a seat at the table for other world-class events and inspire Indigenous communities all over the world.

Check out Tsleil-Waututh Nation's announcement on their Facebook Page.

Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) Day 2022

Naut'sa Mawt Events Management, on behalf of the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group, is pleased to bring you this inaugural, in-person event!

IZWTAG offers training and resources to First Nations to implement zero waste systems within their communities. This one-day gathering is an opportunity to learn how to get started in zero waste, best practices, funding opportunities, have a chance to network, and also see how other First Nations in BC started and ran their recycling programs.

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Time: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (PST)

Where: Westin Wall Centre

3099 Corvette Way

Richmond, BC

Who should attend:

Anyone involved in waste management, recycling, and composting in your Nation.

• Band Managers

• Public Works Managers

• Operations & Maintenance Managers

• Recycling Champions

• Waste & Recycling Collectors

• Transfer Station/Eco-Depot Operators & Supervisors

• Lands and Resources Managers

• Environmental Technicians

• Housing Managers

This is a great opportunity for networking and building partnerships between First Nation communities and Product Stewards. Hotel accommodation is available on a limited basis; if required, please indicate on your registration form and submit ASAP.

For any registration or general event questions, please contact events2@nautsamawt.com.

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Download the Agenda and Breakout Room Descriptions here:

Agenda - IZWTAG Day 2022.pdf

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