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Imagine a structure standing proudly in the heart of Lillooet that celebrates the Sťáťimc culture, a place that honours community partnerships and is the ’hub’ of our tourism economy. Imagine visitors from near and far learning the history and traditions of the First Peoples of this territory and then exploring the unique beauty of the Lillooet area. Picture a venue for energetic and enthusiastic cultural and performing arts presentations. Think about being able to take in a ‘blockbuster’ movie in your own community. Together we can make the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre a reality.

Creating a home that honours and celebrates the St’át’imc culture and language; welcomes friends and neighbours; engages the world in learning experiences; supports tourism; and promotes local artist as well as community development.

Dedication

The St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre is dedicated to the ancestors, and, with deep respect, to the Elders, who, by sharing their wisdom and leadership, provide the knowledge, skills and values that have assured and will continue to assure the vibrancy of the St’át’imc culture.

josephine thom Lillooet British Columbia

“Our children need to learn to speak our language and to learn our ways. I am so afraid that, in the future, our children and their children will not be able to reply when someone asks them ‘Who are you? Who are your ancestors?’ And people will wonder who they are….

Josephine Thom (Cácl'ep) 1889-1987
Recorded in an interview by LDIC,
in 1987.








St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre Design

cultural centre Lillooet British Columbia

The St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre will be built beside the Recreation Centre on Main Street Lillooet British Columbia on land donated by the District Municipality of Lillooet. The design will incorporate a S7ístken (or traditional pit house), an image associated with the Sťáťimc traditional way of life. Designed to be environmentally-responsible in construction and operation, the 15,000 square foot Centre will respect the values and traditions of the St’át’imc people.

The current design for the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre will house:

  • A museum/gallery
  • A performing arts/and, possibly, a movie theatre
  • Classrooms
  • Artefact Storage
  • A language laboratory
  • Arts & crafts workshop
  • A publication centre
  • An elders lounge
  • A gift shop
  • Library/conference facility

The Future

It is intended that the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre will become a registered training institute with the ability to deliver accredited language courses and eventually other accredited training programs. Income from the gift shop and the rental of facilities will support the Centre’s operation and maintenance. The museum/gallery and the coordination of Lillooet area interpretive programs will enhance and build on Lillooet’s growing reputation in the tourism market with visitors traveling by rail, tour bus, and private vehicles.

Beyond these considerations, the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre will showcase the past and present cultural accomplishments of the Sťáťimc people. The St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre will promote knowledge and mutual understanding and will be a source of pride for all citizens.

Support the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre - Become a Member!

The USLCES Board of Directors is working to raise the approximately $6 million required to build the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre.

Join now and help us start the future today!

Benefits of becoming a member:

  • You will contribute to making the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre vision a reality;
  • You are investing in the future of your community;
  • Your commitment helps us market the project to funding agencies;
  • You will receive information on the centre’s progress at the Annual General Assembly;
  • The right to vote at the annual general meeting;
  • Life memberships, sponsorships, and donations will receive a charitable tax receipt;
  • Sponsors will be recognized in the St'át'imc Heritage and Learning Centre

Kukwstumúlhkal’ap ta swá7lapa paqwál’ikstmin ts7a, kw sptinusinaláp I wa7 smets lts7a, múta7 swa7lápa k’alan’mintumulh.

Thank You ...for listening, reading, and considering this!

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