Slhawt’ / Herring Films

Jun 12, 2024 | Herring

Since 2020, the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative (MSI) and Squamish Nation Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ / Rights & Titles Department have partnered to survey, monitor, and document slhawt’ / herring spawn in Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound on an annual basis. The Search for Slhawt’ / Herring Program is truly a community effort, supported by many other local organizations and dedicated volunteers.

This past survey season (2024), we created a series of four short films to share about the Search for Slhawt’ / Herring Program and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh connections to these magnificent little fish. The films were funded by the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), via the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF).

Please enjoy the four short films, linked below:

Search for Slhawt’ / Herring Spawn in Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound

This short film shares about Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation traditional harvest of ch’em’esh / herring spawn and development of the Search for Slhawt’ / Herring Program.

Connections to Slhawt’ / Herring: Interview with Charlene Williams

In this short interview, Charlene Williams shares about her connection to slhawt’ / herring.

Connections to Slhawt’ / Herring: Interview with Matthew Van Oostdam

In this short interview, Matthew Van Oostdam shares about his connection to slhawt’ / herring.

Connections to Slhawt’ / Herring: Interview with Matty Moore

In this short interview, Matty Moore shares about his connection to slhawt’ / herring.

Our hands are raised in gratitude to all the local organizations, community partners, volunteers, contractors, and staff who have contributed to the success of this program. This work would not be possible without the energy, time, and passion that you bring forth to caring for this land.
Learn more about the Search for Slhawt' Program