Hiiye'Yu Lelum Society

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• Referral from January 12, 2014
  

  Renee H. asked:

  Are there any events put on by Ladysmith area First Nations that non-FNs can attend? I'd really like to start teaching my children about different cultures and in my opinion the closest thing that we have to a culture is First Nation. I've always had close ties with FN friends and family growing up and would really like for my little ones to start benefitting from learning about other people's traditions and stories. :-) any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We all love the Quw'utsun Cultural Center in Duncan but I'd rather have them learn more locally.

  

  Amanda R. replied:

  You can call directly to the local Friendship Centers and see what upcoming events there are with possibility for your children to participate in. There is Tillicum Lelum in Nanaimo : http://www.tillicumlelum.ca or the Hiiye'yu Lelum in Duncan : http://hofduncan.org. Although they are not directly in Ladysmith, they will know of any events that may be in the area. Many elders are open to sharing traditions and teachings over coffee or a meal but first you are doing great in looking into events to put yourself out there and meet local elders and community members. Do the schools here offer any Hulquminum Language classes or anything? The new High School out Kulleet Bay way is open to non-Aboriginal students and is based on local culture and traditions, but that wouldn't be until your girls are teens.

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