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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett

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Haíɫzaqv, Elected Chief Councillor Heiltsuk Tribal Council Bella Bella, BC.

Bella Bella, BC
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
2 years
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 🧡🧡
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
2 years
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.
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
3 years
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.
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
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.
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
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.
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
Giaxsica @BruceMcIvor for the book! I look forward to reading it!
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
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
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
Just what I needed today Uncle Grinch
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4 years
i don't even know who was in the costume but uncle grinch killed it at the staff party
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
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
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
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
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
4 years
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;)
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
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
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
Tonight I’m dreaming of the day we are in our big house uplifting our Gvailas (laws of our ancestors)
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Leah GW
5 years
This info is vital to our communities to protect against the spread of COVID-19, from @kekinusuqs @bellabellabc @tsilhqotin Thank you for your good work! #IndigenousNations #ProtectOurElders #OurResponsibilitiesToOurPeople
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First Nations Summit
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A coalition of First Nations and BC’s Provincial Health Officer have negotiated and are signing information sharing agreements that provide more detailed information about COVID-19 case numbers in nearby communities... #covid19bc #bcpoli
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
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
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Only a fraction of Indigenous chiefs are women, and many of those who hold the title complain of being harassed and disrespected by men.
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
It’s a beautiful evening tonight. Haíɫzaqv #backyard #trees
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
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.
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
“First Contact��� ⁦⁦@AngelaSterritt⁩ displayed at Rainfall with love & respect. Giaxsica for everything you do Angela!
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K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett
5 years
The Haida matriarchs stand in unity and strengthen Haida Gwaii in the face of a global pandemic. Protecting their communities and way of life. We are with you. #indigenouswomen #RiseUp #Haida #Heiltsuk
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Emilee Gilpin
5 years
Two sports fishing lodges opened on Haida Gwaii, sparking concern from communities, as well as a matriarch-led movement of the occupation of Haida village sites. Tomorrow, 10am PT | 1pm ET, Adeana Young will give us the latest.@NatObserver #COVID19
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