A selection of our latest work in community engagement.
lOWER nICOLA iNDIAN bAND sOLID wASTE pLANNING (2021)
Land Forest People were pleased to partner with Streamworks.ca in support of the Lower Nicola Indian Band to create a short film that tells the story of LNIB’s efforts to clean up several illegal dumping sites on their land. The film is a useful tool in communicating the project’s success to the community, and as an inspiration and a model for other First Nations who may wish to do the same in their communities.
Sq’ewá:lxw Community Vision Planning (2017-2019)
For two years Land Forest People and Sq’ewá:lxw leaders have engaged Sq’ewá:lxw community members in a Comprehensive Community Planning project – the Sq’ewá:lxw Community Vision Project. Comprehensive Community Planning is an ongoing process through which communities plan development in a way that meets local needs and aspirations in all aspects of community life. Through a series of participatory planning sq’ép – the Halq’eméylem word for gathering – Sq’ewá:lxw community members have set policies and priorities for health, governance, safety & security, housing, education, economic development, culture, and fishing. The plan’s final report is supplemented with a richly-illustrated and interactive online map through which community members can navigate the planning process and visualize the Sq’ewá:lxw future as articulated in sq’ép.
Cultural and Environmental Stewardship at Tsek (2016)
Working with the In-SHUCK-ch Development Corporation, Land Forest People produced a series of videos outlining the cultural, spiritual, social, and economic values of Tsek Hot Springs. Tsek is a culturally significant place for the Lower Stl'atl'imx people, as well as a popular tourist destination; the video series communicates specific risk to the site and outlines possible measures to control erosion and manage tourist access to protect both cultural and natural values.
Video production by associate Jonathan Taggart; Aerial videography by Mike Bellegarde.
Sq'ewá:lxw: Memories of Ruby Creek (2015)
Land Forest People principle David Carson interviewed Sq’ewá:lxw Elders for the documentary “Memories of Ruby Creek”, produced by Bear Image Productions. The film is a gift from Sq’ewá:lxw Elders to the community, and particularly to the youth: sharing of the stories has contributed to a stronger community across the generations. Land Forest People extends congratulations to Sq'ewá:lxw First Nation and Bear Image Productions, and offers a heartfelt thank you to the community, particularly to Elders Delores, Margaret, Mary, Lucy, Charles, and the late Gladys.