Cultural Reflections

Prayer Song

Filmed on the unceded, ancestral territory of the Stó:lō people, who have occupied these lands since time immemorial. Filming location at Cascade Falls, Mission British Columbia which is located on Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, Kwantlen, Sq’éwlets, Máthexwi, and Katzie traditional territories.The traditional language spoken by Stó:lō people is Halq’eméylem.

Journey of Reclaiming Nłeʔkepmxcín

Xʷúsᐧxʷəs-tinek's journey of language reclamation has been filled with both challenges and triumphs. While she may not be a fluent speaker yet, each step she takes brings a deep sense of joy and fulfillment to her body, mind and spirit. Her path has not been easy, but the reward of reconnecting with her nearly extinct language, thus connecting her more deeply to her culture, has been profound and transformative. Her determination reflects a powerful commitment to preserving and celebrating her Indigenous culture while inspiring others to embark upon the same warrior's path.

Butterfly Song

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The Butterfly Song written and arranged by Russell Wallace from the St'át'imc Nation, tells a story of the cultural meaning of the symbolic and transformative power of the butterfly. Not only are butterflies significant to Indigenous cultures, but to many cultures spanning across Turtle Island. The word "butterfly'' is sung through out the song in 10 different languages, Lil'wat, Lytton, Sechelt, Cree, Inuit, Maori, Cantonese, Japanese and Ojibwe. Sung by Nita Xʷúsᐧxʷəs-tinek & The Tiqilap Singers.