This week, we welcome the official opening of the Little Yellow Schoolhouse on the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation’s) land. It will be the new permanent home of the Language Nest program. We ...
In 2010, there were just 10 fluent Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim speakers, according to figures from the Squamish Nation. Now, hundreds of people are actively learning the language. The Early Edition’s Lisa ...
Many Indigenous languages have been nearly or completely lost due to colonial policies and practices, but one Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) speaker and knowledge keeper is changing that.
A new census has found almost all members of the Squamish Nation believe that knowing and learning about Squamish culture was important. Of those surveyed in the nation’s first census, 98 per cent ...
CBC's The Early Edition is going live with the Squamish Nation on Friday for a day of stories, music and special reports. Hosted by Stephen Quinn, the special episode will connect with people keeping ...
New storytime kits at a North Shore library are helping people of all ages learn the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim (Squamish language) in a fun way. The West Vancouver ...