W̱SÁNEĆ - The Saltwater People with Volume 3 with J,SIṈTEN (John Elliott)

This series is dedicated to learning about the unique and rich history of the W̱SÁNEĆ Saltwater People and their traditional connection to their Salish Sea Homeland including S,DÁYES (South Pender Island).

J,SIṈTEN, a W̱SÁNEĆ elder, shares stories about his decades of time spent working at the ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱ Tribal School and the important work he has done, along with many others, to help preserve the SENĆOŦEN language. He will speak about the deep importance to the W̱SÁNEĆ people, to the land and the natural environment. That, and so much more.

This interview has been made possible with funding from: the Capital Regional District, the Pender Island Community Resource Centre, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council/W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, the Pender Islands Museum, and the South Pender Historical Society.