Indigenous Culture and Language Programs - kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam)
Indigenous Services and Social / Recreational
Provided by kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation
Provides indigenous cultural and language programs for Coquitlam residents who belong to the Kwikwetlem First Nation.
The following programs are offered:
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓an Language Classes for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəxw: The kʷikʷiƛ̓əm First Nation offers hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓an language classes for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəxw and staff. The goal is for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəxw to learn some basic language skills and knowledge and help to promote traditional language use in our daily lives at home and work/school.
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓an Language Classes for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəxw: The kʷikʷiƛ̓əm First Nation offers hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓an language classes for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəxw and staff. The goal is for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəxw to learn some basic language skills and knowledge and help to promote traditional language use in our daily lives at home and work/school.
Cultural Events and Traditions: These includes:
- Regalia making,
- Carving class,
- Burning Ceremony,
- Cedar gathering and projects,
- Medicine Harvesting,
- Medicine Class,
- Cultural teaching, drumming and songs,
- Blanket making,
- Berry Picking,
- River & Lake Boat Tours,
- Community Fishing,
- Canning,
- St. Mary's History Tour,
- Beading Classes,
- Drum & Rattle Making,
- Mushroom Foraging,
- Cedar Weaving,
- Drumming Class,
- Community Hunting,
- Sage Gathering
- Territory Tours
778-554-1025
Public email: nancy@kwikwetlem.com
Website: https://www.kwikwetlem.com/culture...
#2, 65 Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 5X9
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation:
Availability
Service area: Coquitlam + show cities
Service Types Provided
Indigenous Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided in a group in-person
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