Community Engagement – Constitution
On Thursday, January 9 we’re hosting a community dinner and presentation to explore the Wei Wai Kum draft Constitution. This is a chance for you to learn more about the purpose of a constitution, what it means for Wei Wai Kum, ask questions and share your thoughts! Head to the Thunderbird Hall from4:30-7:30 p.m. […]
Wei Wai Kum Statement on Acts of Violence and Racism
November 29, 2024 Wei Wai Kum Statement on Acts of Violence and Racism This letter is in response to the attention drawn to the very unsettling and disturbing reports of vandalism and destruction of memorials along the Inland Island Highway 19 between Campbell River and Courtenay, BC. These vigils were installed by numerous individuals and […]
CBC All Points West: Jason D’Souza and Elected Chief Roberts on Liǧʷiłdaxʷ Place Names
Liǧʷiłdaxʷ Nations seek to restore Indigenous names for Discovery Passage, Quinsam River and Tyee Spit. Click here to listen to the interview
An Open Letter to K’omoks Members from Wei Wai Kum
The Wei Wai Kum Chief and Council and Hereditary Chiefs released an Open Letter to members of K’ómoks. To read this letter, click the link: WWKum Open Letter to K’omoks Members NOV 4 2024 Signed
Liǧʷiłdaxʷ Hereditary Chiefs to Mayor and Council, City of Campbell River
Lands Survey & Boat Tour
Congratulations to Rory on winning the Amazon Gift Card. We sincerely value the contributions of all members regarding the treaty lands surveys conducted over the past few months. On July 9th, community members, members of Chief and Council, hereditary leadership, Guardians, and the treaty team spent a full day on the M.V Tenacious III to […]
Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ – ʔuxstalis (Tyee Spit), Arch Revealing – May 31 2024
Arch Unveiling – ʔuxstalis (Tyee Spit) May 31 2024. Carved by Junior Henderson and Ernie Puglas of Wei Wai Kum, and Karver Everson of K’omoks. Please read more here: Spit Release 2024 Photo Credits: Erin Wallis
Wei Wai Kum, Away From Home, Lands Meeting in Victoria
We express our gratitude to the Songhees Nation for providing us with the opportunity to host our engagement dinner. We eagerly anticipate future meetings with members. Thank you to the members who attended. We look forward to future engagements, sharing what we heard and receiving your feedback!
Urban Lands Meeting: Away from Home Members
Invitation to Attend the Wei Wai Kum Treaty Lands Presentation and Dinner We would like to extend a warm invitation to join us at the Wei Wai Kum Treaty Lands Presentation and Dinner on January 22nd in Victoria at the Songhees Centre. This event is open to all members of the Wei Wai Kum community, […]
Nanaimo Lands Meeting – January 23 2024
Invitation to Attend the Wei Wai Kum Treaty Lands Presentation and Dinner We would like to extend a warm invitation to join us at the Wei Wai Kum Treaty Lands Presentation and Dinner on January 23nd in Nanaimo at the Longwood Restaurant. This event is open to all members of the Wei Wai Kum community, […]