Tsimshian

Winners Chosen for SLCC President's Art Show, On Public Display Now

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Celebration, Haida, Tlingit culture, Tsimshian, Alaska Native, Indigenous peoples of North America, ALASKA

The juried show celebrates Utah artists and the powerful ways in which art brings people together.

Key Points: 
  • The juried show celebrates Utah artists and the powerful ways in which art brings people together.
  • As part of the President's Art Show, the college recognizes six artists with show awards.
  • To view virtual tour and celebration video, visit http://www.slcc.edu/artshow
    Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person viewings are by appointment only.
  • The majority of SLCC graduates transfer to four-year institutions, and thousands more are trained in direct-to-workforce programs.

7 Tsimshian elected Leaders prepare to ramp up protection of members from the spread of COVID-19

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
North Coast of British Columbia, Tsimshian, Tsimshian people, Indigenous peoples of North America

to ensure increased protection of their members in the wake of an influx of visitors from outside their territories and the Province.

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  • to ensure increased protection of their members in the wake of an influx of visitors from outside their territories and the Province.
  • Many license plates from Washington, Texas, Alberta and other provinces have been seen in the Tsimshian territories.
  • The leaders would like to see travel restrictions for non-essential activities such as recreational fishing and other tourism related activities.
  • Minister Farnworth has been assigned by the Premier to work with the Tsimshian leaders to respond to the risks of COVID-19 spread.

Coast Tsimshian Call on the B.C. Government to Tell British Columbians to Stay Home

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
North Coast of British Columbia, Tsimshian, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Indigenous languages of Alaska, Indigenous peoples of North America, Metlakatla, Coast Tsimshian dialect, First Nations, Metlakatla, British Columbia, Metlakatla, Alaska

We are telling visitors to stay away and may even have to demand it to keep our communities safe," said Reece.

Key Points: 
  • We are telling visitors to stay away and may even have to demand it to keep our communities safe," said Reece.
  • The May long weekend signals both the easing of restrictions next week as the province enters Phase 2 of the B.C.
  • The Metlakatla Band are members of the Nine Tribes of the Coast Tsimshian.
  • Metlakatla means 'saltwater pass' in Sm'algyax, the language of the Coast Ts'msyen (Tsimshian).