Join North Vancouver District Public Library for a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) storytelling session led by Knowledge Keeper, Tsitsáyx̱emaat Rebecca Duncan.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Come early to check out the Culture Compass display and our new Coast Salish language kit on the library’s 2nd floor. The storytelling program starts at 6:00 pm in the Community Room.
About Tsitsáyxemaat
Tsitsayxemaat Rebecca Duncan (Language and Cultural Advisor) is of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm descent of the Coast Salish Peoples. Rebecca has devoted her life to preserve the Squamish language, Salish weaving, and cultural teachings that have been handed down to her from her late Papa, and his Papa, and so on, and so on, since the beginning of time. Rebecca specializes in cultural activities including Language Games (TPR), Traditional Song & Dance, Traditional Cooking, Weaving, Traditional Health & Wellness, Storytelling, and History. Rebecca has performed worldwide promoting language and culture, representing Coast Salish people and practicing protocols with song and dance, workshops in schools including all the traditional activities, and building healthy relationships with the world! No matter where you are from, it is so important to know your history, your culture, and your ties to the land.
The District Library Gallery (2nd floor of Lynn Valley Library) will feature a special new “Art in the Community” exhibit titled “Since Time Immemorial: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Stories, Art, Animals, and Placenames” from May 29-September 2. Featuring illustrations and work from Tsitsayxemaat Rebecca Duncan (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), Chamiya Janis Campbell (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), Xàlek’/Sek’yú Siyám Chief Ian Campbell (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), and Olivia George (səl̓ilwətaɬ).