This is the events gallery from the Sliammon Treaty Society.

Relationship building with local governments is key for Tla’amin and our surrounding communities as we advance from Stage 5 of treaty negotiations to a Final Agreement. The Community Accord with the Corporation of the District of Powell River has been instrumental to opening the door for communications and consultation to ensure Tla’amin title and rights are not infringed upon at the local government level.

Fostering the development of our intergovernmental relationships provides a whole new dynamic for Tla’amin to protect the interests of our membership, defend our lands and resources, and assert our aboriginal right to self-government without compromise.

Citizens of Powell River and members of the Sliammon First Nation gather at the Viewpoint for a pole raising ceremony in 2004.

Citizens of Powell River and members of the Sliammon First Nation gather at the Viewpoint for a pole raising ceremony in 2004.
Sliammon members combine their muscles to raise one of the totem poles.

Sliammon members combine their muscles to raise one of the totem poles.
Onlookers of all ages anxiously await the raising of the totem poles. Harwood Island in the background is one of Sliammon's six Indian Reserves.

Onlookers of all ages anxiously await the raising of the totem poles. Harwood Island in the background is one of Sliammon’s six Indian Reserves.
Spirit Singers Susan Blaney (left) and Cindy Pallen (right) entertain the crowd with a traditional song.

Spirit Singers Susan Blaney (left) and Cindy Pallen (right) entertain the crowd with a traditional song.
One of The totem poles is finally raised overlooking the Georgia Straight.

One of The totem poles is finally raised overlooking the Georgia Straight.
Denise Smith and her family enjoy a seat after the second totem pole is erected.

Denise Smith and her family enjoy a seat after the second totem pole is erected.

 Elders Elsie Paul (left) and Mary George address the crowd.

Elders Elsie Paul (left) and Mary George address the crowd.
Former Councillor Kevin Blaney addresses the crowd as part of the presentations.

Former Councillor Kevin Blaney addresses the crowd as part of the presentations.
Sliammon elders enjoying the moment.

Sliammon elders enjoying the moment.
Sliammon elders raise their hands as the poles are raised.

Sliammon elders raise their hands as the poles are raised.
City Mayor and Council and Chief Maynard Harry assist elder Rose Louie to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremonies.

City Mayor and Council and Chief Maynard Harry assist elder Rose Louie to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremonies.
Charlie Bob presents Mayor Stewart Alsgard with his hand carved totem pole.

Charlie Bob presents Mayor Stewart Alsgard with his hand carved totem pole.
(left to right) Sherman Pallen , Phillip George and Murray Mitchell drum a traditional song.

(left to right) Sherman Pallen , Phillip George and Murray Mitchell drum a traditional song.
Catalyst Paper staff were in attendance. (left to right) Lyn Brown, Brian Johnson, Brian Jones and Karen Thom

Catalyst Paper staff were in attendance. (left to right) Lyn Brown, Brian Johnson, Brian Jones and Karen Thom
Elder Rose Louie

Elder Rose Louie
Sliammon drummers sing a traditional ceremonial song while Elder Rose Louie appears to reflect on the past while overlooking Texada Island.

Sliammon drummers sing a traditional ceremonial song while Elder Rose Louie appears to reflect on the past while overlooking Texada Island.