Mémiyelhtel

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

We wanted to take today to highlight some of those who are standing with us in the truth, recognizing the harm that has been caused and choosing to find ways to work alongside us to create new paths forward for the youth. We invite you to consider how you might acknowledge and amplify the truth and put reconciliation into action in your own lives, work, families, etc. This work requires all of us to find our own unique ways to contribute and work towards healing and restoration. Kw’ás hó:y

05/26/2026

Last week, the mural that had been defaced on Red Dress Day was restored by artist . The Mémiyelhtel program had originally contributed to the mural (some of the last pictures in this carousel are from that workshop we held in 2020), so our team and dear Elder, Kaxta, were invited to add some more Halq’emeylem words including
Tl’ilsthome (I hold you in high regard)
st’íwiyelh (Prayer)
Xwoyiwel tsel (Happy)
Iyómex Slhá:lí (Beautiful woman), Siyō:ye (friend like family)

At the celebration Xémóntalot said, this is much more than a picture on a wall. After seeing the community rally to see its renewal, it is a reminder of what we can do when we come together in honoring the history of this place and its peoples, particularly Indigenous women. Our hope is that we can dedicate time and resources to protecting Indigenous women…through the work our program does with youth, we see girls who are incredibly vulnerable to being harmed or taken advantage of. As we work to connect them to culture and cultivate pride in who they are and where they’ve come from, we see strength and courage building.

05/22/2026

05/09/2026

Happy birthday to Sharalee! She’s the one filling in all our little unique gaps. She’s always down to adjust a crown, well cedar hat, on our special young people. Sharalee’s love language is acts of service and she takes care of the youth and team alike through her thoughtful gestures. A humble and integral piece of our collective, we love you Sharalee.

04/29/2026

A special morning waking up the canoes with the Indigenous liaison RCMP officers.

04/08/2026

Mémiyelhtel is looking for a youth worker - see job description below and reach out if it feels like a good fit!

Stó:lō Service Agency (SSA) requires the services of a qualified full time Youth Worker to fill a vacancy with the Mémiyelhtel Aboriginal Mentorship Program of the Health Services Department. Open until April 22,2026.