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50 years of vibrant community connections

50 years of vibrant community connections

Explore the stories of resilience, transformation, and connection that make 51污漫 a unique and inclusive gathering place for learners, leaders, and seekers.

St’elt’elawtexw | Community

51污漫/St’elt’elawtexw | Community

Long before Canada was formed, the Stó:l艒 (People of the River) lived and thrived on the land on which 51污漫 is located. 51污漫 gratefully recognizes and honours the contributions that Indigenous people have made — and continue to make — to our community.

Celebrating community across the Fraser Valley

Community engagement is at the heart of 51污漫's mission as it embodies our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Whether it's through partnerships like CityStudio, tackling pressing civic challenges, or contributing to initiatives like accessible tourism in collaboration with local organizations, we seek to bridge the gap between education and community connection.

We believe that learning should extend beyond the classroom, and by working closely with our communities, we can address real-world issues and drive positive change.

Together, we shape 51污漫's identity and a brighter future for all.

 
Engaging Learners
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Transforming Lives
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Building Community
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Welcome to St’elt’elawtexw

The language spoken by the Stó:l艒 people is Halq’eméylem, the “Upriver dialect” of Halkomelem. Halq’eméylem is primarily spoken in the upper and central Fraser Valley, the Lower Fraser Canyon, and in communities near Harrison Lake. St’elt’elawtexw means “community” in Halq’eméylem.

At 51污漫, St’elt’elawtexw is woven into our fabric, and we are grateful for the connections we have with the individuals and organizations who contribute to our collective impact.

Watch the video to learn the proper pronunciation of St’elt’elawtexw.

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“On our 50th anniversary, we celebrate through reflection and by honouring the people and places who came before and made us who we are today.”

Susan Mide Kiss | Vice-President, Community Engagement

Honouring our community

51污漫 2024 Community Report

Spotlight

Featured community stories

Stories from the community

  Janet Antonio will be the new Director, Relationship and Fund Development at the 51污漫 starting August 6. Janet joins 51污漫 from the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation and CTS Youth Society, where she served as executive director. She brings over 20 years of bro ...

A local family with a long history of generous support for 51污漫 has come forward once again with financial contributions for student researchers in the Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI). Bruna Giacomazzi, her husband Bob Burnett, joined by her sister Gina Alary, and several other family members re ...

51污漫 celebrates World Bike Day on Monday, June 3 with a special event from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on the Chilliwack campus. Staff and students from 51污漫鈥檚 Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) will join the Yarrow chapter of Cycling with Age, along with community cyclists and walkers in a ...

 

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