Native Nanaimo
The native presence here is very tangible and visible, and we're proud of it. The culture of Nanaimo has been informed and affected in cool ways by the First Nations peoples of the past and present, and it's heartening to see that our primarily non-native governments are increasingly seeking the counsels of our aboriginal brothers and sisters and elders. Nanaimo is blessed with an amazing heritage and there is room for all to prosper if we establish a vision that is inclusive and imaginitive.
If you would like more information about aboriginal Nanaimo, see the resources below:
Snuneymuxw First Nation - This website has resources intended for Snuneymuxw members, but also includes:
- Basic information about treaty process
- Extremely interesting page about Nanaimo places
- Fascinating cultural summary
- Awesome photo gallery
Toward Justice and Reconciliation
Assembly of First Nations Bulletin: Key elements of the 2005 settlement package - An interesting read! Especially this part:
...a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for $60,000,000 has been created which will emphasize education of the Canadian public through both community and national events and healing and reconciliation at the community level...Cool! Talk about getting to the heart of the matter, and putting some money where your mouth is.
BC Treaty Commission - "The independent voice of treaty making in British Columbia"
More Links
- Cowichan Tribes - From Cowichan, to the south of Nanaimo.
- First Nations Programs at Malaspina University-College
- Nanaimo Museums