First Speakers Language Gathering: November 2024

First Speakers Language Gathering: November 2024

DATE: November 1st-3rd, 2024
TIME: November 1st 5 pm – 8 pm
November 2 9 am – 5 pm
November 3 9 am – 1 pm
LOCATION: Prestige Hotel, Vernon BC (4411 32st Street, Vernon)
CONTACT: Jennifer Lewis, Wellness Manager at [email protected] or 250-826-7844 OR smx̌icnátkʷ Cree Whelshula, Executive Director of kʷu cnxiʔ (We Join In) Nonprofit at [email protected]
The First Speakers Language Gathering is a space for first language speakers and fluent language speakers to gather and discuss planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and well-being.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HGNrqeyrSNga17td7

Honoraria and travel support will be provided to fluent speakers only. Non-fluent speakers and language learners are welcome to join and listen!
Day 1 (5 pm – 8 pm): Reception dinner for visiting, laughing, and grounding ourselves in the purpose of the gathering.
Day 2 (9 am – 5 pm): Discussions and planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and wellbeing. Social visits in the evening.
Day 3 (9 am – 1 pm): Wrap-up discussions, next steps, farewells.
Open to Syilx nation Members only | Spaces are limited!