K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett

What my heart needed today. Healing song for Nuxalk children, by our Haida relatives at our Gvákva'áus Haíłzaqv. Culture is medicine #potlatch

I adopted my grandson Mordecai, in accordance to our Haíłzaqv laws & customs. He is a 2nd gen cutoff as far as the Indian Act is concerned & not entitled to Indian Status. When he was in the womb my father said that is Haíłzaqv blood running through his veins. #belonging 🧡🧡

My new apron is adorned w/ my great great grandfather’s eagle design from a late 19th century bentwood box, made by the talented Yolanda Skelton. I can’t describe how it makes me feel, the connection to self. Wearing next week at a family potlatch will be medicine for the soul.

Love is the foundation of our families. At Gvakva'aus Hailzaqv with both my sons, it’s a memory etched on my heart forever ~ my youngest son waiting for his fiancé to enter the house for their traditional wedding, with his brother at his side.

I’m proud of Max & his family , their determination brought them here today bringing some closure to BMO. The Heiltsuk Nation has enjoyed a positive working relationship with ⁦⁦@Vancity⁩ for some time. Creating a new memory with a blanket ceremony this afternoon. – at Vancouver, British Columbia

What an amazing day, repatriating sacred pieces of Haitzaqv. I am overwhelmed w/emotion seeing my great great grandfather Captain Carpenter’s chiefs settee. It’s a good day.

Giaxsica @BruceMcIvor for the book! I look forward to reading it!

No power in the community with a storm warning in effect + a Covid outbreak, 31 cases & more expected. We are pulling together as we do...knew 2022 would be challenging. #OmicronVarient #StaySafe – at Bella Bella 1, British Columbia

Just what I needed today Uncle Grinch

Abandon Boats Program ANNCMNT. Heiltsuk Horizon is pleased to be part of the Abandon Boats Prog. We know all things are connected & we have a responsibility to protect our natural coastal environment #oceancleanup #Heiltsuk #OceansProtectionPlan

Today we take ownership of Shearwater Resort. We resolve our hearts & minds are happy today. We got a small part of our land back for our Haíɫzaqv people. We are doing this for our future generations . #LandBack

Retweet with a photo that proves you were a fashion icon in your youth. (I am still sporting the same hairstyle & this was my favourite poncho that my gran made for me, oh yah ponchos are still my staple piece;) – at Bella Bella 1, British Columbia

Sharing my very own “breaking news” that’s how I have felt! been bursting at the seams to shout it out to the world. My husband and I are overjoyed and so happy for our son and Rachael. #grannie #heiltsuk #love – at Bella Bella 1, British Columbia

Tonight I’m dreaming of the day we are in our big house uplifting our Gvailas (laws of our ancestors)

Indigenous women leaders are having a #MeToo moment | National Observer. On Nov. 17, the B.C. AFN adopted a similar resolution against DSCRM & harassment~ I was honoured to 2nd this resolution at the Nov 17 AGA #indigenousrights #indigenouswoman nationalobserver.com/2020/12…

It’s a beautiful evening tonight. Haíɫzaqv #backyard #trees

1893 Namu opened its first fish cannery. In 1923 it was bought by B.C. Packers & transformed into a complex of salmon & herring processing plants, whs’s, a power plant & 3 distinct camps dividing Indigenous, white & Japanese workers. This is my mom she worked at the cannery. – at Bella Bella 1, British Columbia

“First Contact” ⁦⁦@AngelaSterritt⁩ displayed at Rainfall with love & respect. Giaxsica for everything you do Angela!