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By donating today, you will be providing funding for the facilitation of workshops, programs, projects and events curated and hosted by stɑl̓əw̓, including our Pow Wow.
About stalew
Arts & Cultural Society
stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous artists living on Coast Salish territories to share their gifts with the world.
Through arts, culture, and language, we support the rebuilding of strong Indigenous communities. Our work centres on fostering nationhood, cultural continuity, and opportunity, especially for emerging artists and knowledge keepers.
We do this through:
Training, mentorships, and apprenticeships
Workshops and cultural programming
Gatherings, ceremonies, and heritage projects
Sharing Elders’ knowledge and teachings
Providing access to equipment, venues, and resources
Supporting Indigenous language use and revitalization
Our programs bring together multiple art forms and are open to community participation. Singing and drumming in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and halq’eméylem are woven into dancing, weaving, carving, visual arts, storytelling, cooking, and more, reflecting how culture lives in our everyday lives.
In recent years, expanding our workshops into digital formats has increased access for Indigenous artists and communities. By archiving these workshops, we ensure this knowledge remains available across time, distance, and generations.
Our work is guided by the seven traditional laws passed down by our ancestors:
Health · Happiness · Generations · Generosity · Humbleness · Forgiveness · Understanding
By sharing culture, knowledge, and creative expression, we work toward healthier, more sustainable Indigenous communities — today and for the future.