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06/05/2026

June 19 at Transfer Beach from 12pm-3pm Stz'uminus First Nation celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day!

06/05/2026

HomeTown Tourist Weekend- NEW this year, win one of five $100. gift certificates. Gift certificates can be spent at any business featured in the June issue of TAKE 5 Newsmagazine!
To enter the draw, look at the featured list in the June issue of TAKE 5 Newsmagazine of local walks, wildlife viewing, beaches, arts, heritage, best places to boat, fishing holes, attractions, activities, and specialty shopping.
Take photos of yourself at these places on Father’s Day Weekend! Post each of those photos on social media with the hashtag You can also email them to us directly at [email protected] Each post/ photo will be eligible for an entry!

06/05/2026

This National Indigenous History Month, we celebrate the achievements, history, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.

We also recognize the need to continue the work of peace-building, taking meaningful action, and standing in allyship with Indigenous communities, all of which are inextricable from the work of ending gender-based violence.

Despite making up only 4% of the female population, Indigenous women are:
- 12 times more likely to be murdered or go missing than any other women in Canada
- Three times more likely to report spousal abuse than non-Indigenous women
- 1 in 4 of the decedents in intimate partner violence-related deaths between 2016 and 2024

At CWAVS, we are grateful to live, work, and grow on the unceded, traditional territories of the Quw'utsun Peoples, who have stewarded these lands since immemorial. We recognize that these lands were acquired through the breaking of Treaty Agreements, and the oppression that resulted is still felt today, requiring much action and allyship to heal and rectify.

As an organization, we strive to deliver anti-colonial, trauma-informed, inclusive and culturally safe care to Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members. We invite you to join us in renewing our commitment to act in collaboration, respect, and solidarity with Indigenous Peoples — not only during the month of June, but every day.

Actions you can take this month and going forward include:
- Attend and support Indigenous-led events and activities
- Engage thoughtfully with articles and books by Indigenous authors
- Read and share social media posts by Indigenous creators
- Reflect on your own personal commitment to reconciliation and relationship-building
- Support Indigenous businesses, creatives, and nonprofits

MMIWG Crisis Line: 1-844-413-6649
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Indigenous-specific Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: nctr.ca
Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network: resiliencebc.ca
Indigenous Anti-Racism Toolkit: bucares.ca/indigenous-anti-racism-toolkit

The art used in this post is the work of Quw’utsun artist Charlene Johnny, Coast Salish Art (www.charlenejohnny.com), from a mural she painted in our Kw’i Lelum second-stage housing building. The butterfly, its wings adorned with salmon eggs, and the soaring eagles in the negative space between, form a piece that celebrates the cycles of life, the beauty of nature, and the endless possibilities for growth and transformation.

06/05/2026

Welcome Evan to the TAKE 5 Newsmagazine team!

06/05/2026

Willow is happy to be checking out the patio area with her fur-family. ⁠
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Bring your four-legged companion along while you enjoy brunch, happy hour or sunset cocktails by the water. ⁠
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Patio season is better with your best friend by your side. 🐾 Tag a friend who never goes anywhere without their dog!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026