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Eating Healthy on a Budget
We've gathered some simple tips to help you and your family save money at the grocery store while still eating healthy.
Building Healthy Relationships: Breaking the Cycle
In the world of human connections, having good relationships is really important. But sometimes, it's tough to make positive connections because of problems like lateral violence and inter-generational trauma.
Hul’q’umi’num Winter Scavenger Hunt
Get your kids outside and try out a nature scavenger hunt with a touch of Hul’qumi’num. Our scavenger hunt will help your young adventurers strengthen their listening, understanding, and motor skills while having a blast.
Men’s Health and Happiness is in Your Reach
It’s crucial that promoting Men’s health is not just once a month but every day of the year. It’s time to break down stigmas about seeking help for mental and emotional wellness and be in control of your journey on a path to better wellbeing.
A Journey of Possibility: Kw’umut Lelum’s Adventure to Boston
In September 2023, a group of young minds from our 9 Nations of Kw’umut Lelum embarked on a transformative and inspiring journey to Boston, Massachusetts. This remarkable expedition was a testament to the power of dreams and the dedication of those who believe in the potential of our youth.
NHL Player Ethan Bear Visits Nanaimo to Meet Fans
KL hosted an afternoon with Indigenous role model and Canucks defenceman Ethan Bear. Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo was filled with Indigenous families and fans who had gathered for a chance to meet the 26-year old hockey star and to hear about his journey to hockey fame in the NHL.
KL's Youth Advisory Council Empowers Through Music
Kw’umut Lelum's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) embarked on an inspiring journey, teaming up with N’we Jinan, a renowned production studio and platform dedicated to Indigenous youth across Canada. This collaboration presented our young talents with a unique opportunity to delve into sound recording, music production, songwriting, and performance.
Talking to Your Kids about School
As parents and caregivers, we want to know more about our child’s day. We want to engage with our kids, hear about their interests and challenges, and find out about what they are learning and who their friends are. But for most of us, asking “how was school” at best gets a “fine”, or maybe a noncommittal shrug in response.
KL Addressing Toxic Drug Crisis with New Treatment Facility for Indigenous Youth
Kw’umut Lelum has a vision to support Indigenous youth in their recovery by promoting health and wellness, while addressing trauma and building resiliency grounded in the strength of their culture. We are preparing to open an Indigenous Youth Wellness Centre in Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose).
Weaving a Rich Tapestry
The history of wool weaving in Coast Salish territories is a testament to the resilience of indigenous cultures in the face of colonization and cultural disruption. It is a story of adaptation, preservation, and renewal.
Reading With Your Kids: It’s Never too Late!
Parents hear it all the time – reading to your children is important. But why? When should you start? What should you read?
It seems obvious that reading with your children would help them learn to read. But the benefits of cuddling up together with a book go way beyond literacy.
Traditional Harvest: ‘Eeyt
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.
SlimBabyJesus from the Big House to the Big Time
Logan Manson isn’t your average musician. From indie music to punk rock, this 22 year old Snuneymuxw mustimuxw expresses his creativity through writing and producing music.
Kw’umut Lelum Welcomes Nuu-chah-nulth Nations
Here at Kw’umut Lelum, we believe that culture is medicine. It is at the heart of everything we do because we know it has the power to strengthen and heal our children, our families and our communities.
Hope and Health Launches Playground in Snuneymuxw
Wednesday, May 10th many volunteers gathered for final assembly and hardscaping of the new playground in Snuneymuxw, located by the Big House. The playground was being installed alongside the new soccer mini-pitch - the 4th installed across our member Nations so far!
Traditional Harvest: S'axwa'
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.
Grow a Garden - For Dirt Cheap!
Are you interested in bringing your family closer together or getting access to fresh veggies? Vegetable gardening can be a great way to do both, as well as benefit your mental and physical health. This article has amazing tips for creating a thriving flower or veggie garden that won’t break the bank!
Traditional Harvest: Clams
The importance of clams to Coast Salish people cannot be overestimated. Not only are these beautiful little bivalves a great source of nutrition, but they have a huge cultural role to play as well.