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.

2022 Orange Shirts Are Now Available!

Our Indigenous Marketing team over at Naut'sa mawt Resources Group has just launched this year's Orange Shirt Campaign for 2022!

On September 30th, we wear orange shirts in honour of the healing journey of Residential School survivors and their families and to affirm our commitment to reconciliation and anti-racism.

This year's shirts and hoodies are designed by Indigenous artist Stacia Goodman, who is a Liqwiltox̌ artist (part of the Kwakwakaw’wakw peoples) and member of the We Wai Kai First Nation, originating from the traditional territory of Tsa-Kwa-Luten (Cape Mudge on Quadra Island, British Columbia).

Artist Statement:

“Mother Bear Energy” For such an intimidating predator with impressive teeth and claws, mother bears are one of the most loving and caring creatures to their children. They are also ferocious defenders of their cubs and are a force to be reckoned with. This immense inner strength reminds me of the untapped raw power in all our Indigenous women who act as warriors and healers. In my piece, I wanted to capture that beautiful spirit of a protective warrior and an uplifting healer full of love. Our inner warrior can show those teeth and claws, never backing down when it comes to fighting for what is just and right when it comes to our people. Our inner healer does the challenging work, practicing love and lateral kindness, choosing to be a toxic cycle breaker and uplifting those who surround us in our communities. I thought this duality of love and strength was such fitting energy to bring into a representation of an orange shirt day design. -Stacia Goodman, We Wai Kai Nation

Orange Shirt Day is on September 30th, and our 2022 shirts and hoodies are available now for purchase online at www.indigenousmarketing.ca. For your schools, businesses, clubs, and organizations, we also offer savings on quantities of 12+ and 24+. Get them while they last!

Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council Staff retreat in T'Sou-ke First Nation territory

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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.