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Welcome to Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council

Eleven Nations. One shared purpose. Walking together toward self-determination, cultural strength, and communities that thrive.

The Nations We Serve

For over forty years, Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council has walked alongside eleven Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw Member Nations on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and the Sunshine Coast. Each Nation is distinct, with its own governance, culture, territory, and vision. Together, they are the reason this work exists.

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OUR PURPOSE

Walking alongside our Member Nations on their journey towards self-determination & reclamation of culture by facilitating programs & services that positively impact Indigenous Peoples.

Member Services

Built around what the Nations need

NmTC’s Member Services team works across five areas. We are shaped by what the Nations need and built to grow with them.

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Works alongside Member Nations to strengthen food sovereignty, ecological stewardship, and community wellness through place-based capacity building and shared learning.

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Supports Member Nations with housing and infrastructure planning, policy guidance, inspections, and practical tools to help deliver successful, Nation-led projects.

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Helps Member Nations develop and maintain emergency management plans, strengthen community readiness, and access training, funding, and coordinated support.

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Support cultural learning, safety, and inclusion through grants, guidance from Elders and Youth, and training that strengthens identity.

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Provides responsive financial support, training, and collaborative learning opportunities to help Member Nations build capacity and address staffing or funding needs.

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Siiye'yu

Stories, voices & updates from the Tribal Council

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Continuing the Sacred Ceremonies of Our Ancestors
Continuing the Sacred Ceremonies of Our Ancestors
With deep gratitude, our team at Naut’sa mawt had the privilege of receiving the teachings of Stz’uminus Elder Wholwolet’za George Harris as he led us through a sacred Cedar Brushing ceremony. Carrying the wisdom of his Coast Salish ancestors, Wholwolet’za—a name given to him by his great-grandfather of Lyackson First Nation—offered this sacred practice to cleanse both our office and our spirits, clearing away unwanted energy and bringing renewal.
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Looking Ahead with Purpose: Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s Vision for 2025
Looking Ahead with Purpose: Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s Vision for 2025
Strategic planning is an important time for us—a time for reflection, connection, and meaningful conversation. Each year, as we gather for these sessions, we reflect on the year that has passed, sharing stories of challenges, successes, and growth. It’s an opportunity to recognize our achievements and thoughtfully plan the path ahead, always grounded in our…
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Future Leaders Wanted: Join the NmTC Youth Council
Future Leaders Wanted: Join the NmTC Youth Council
At Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council (NmTC), we believe in the potential of young people to make a real difference in their communities. That’s why we’re excited to offer an opportunity for Member Nation youth to join the Youth Council—a program that encourages growth, builds confidence, and helps shape the next generation of leaders.If you know a…
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Sowing Food Sovereign Futures Program Update
Sowing Food Sovereign Futures Program Update
In case you missed it, the Sowing Food Sovereign Futures (SFSF) Youth Program was officially launched in October 2024, and we shared the exciting details in our November-December newsletter. This program is designed to inspire and empower youth to become leaders in food sovereignty through paid internships and microgrants for youth-led projects.We were thrilled to welcome Terrance…
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A Little History

Naut’sa mawt means “working together as one, with one heart and one mind” in Hul’q’umín’um’.

The Tribal Council was founded in 1983, when five Nations came together under the name Alliance Tribal Council and chose to build something collective. Eleven Nations strong today, that founding spirit has never changed

hɛ hɛwcɩs; Hayuthela la xens — moving forward together

About Us

A Little History

Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council has been guided by the Elders Advisory Council for 10+ years

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A Little History

Alliance Tribal Council renamed to ‘Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’ in 2001

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Gatherings, meetings & community events

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