With our traditional territories on the Salish Sea, Coast Salish peoples have relied on the abundance of fish in our waters for thousands of years. While salmon may perhaps be the most prized catch there are also many types of bottom-feeding fish which were also harvested including ‘eeyt - the lingcod.

The Coast Salish people have been harvesting clams for thousands of years as a vital part of their diet and cultural practices. From raw to boiled, baked, steamed and dried, clams have been enjoyed for generations.

This February, Kw’umut Lelum has begun to share the language of our Coast Salish people across our Nine Nations and beyond.

To make sure your family is prepared for any unforeseen emergency, it helps to have a plan, an emergency kit, and a “go bag”.