About Us
Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council proudly serves 10 Coast Salish Member Nations, located on Vancouver Island and the BC Coast.
Our Purpose
Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council walks alongside our Member Nations on their journey towards self-determination and reclamation of culture by facilitating programs and services that positively impact Indigenous Peoples.
Proudly serving 10 Member Nations, we are governed by a Board of Directors and guided by the wisdom of our Elders’ Council, honouring our traditions and ancestors in the important work that we do.
Our Values
We honour the values of our ancestors, whose footsteps have marked this land for centuries and whose knowledge guides us as we lean on the teachings of our Elders who move us forward in a good way.
NAUT’SA MAWT (Hul’q’umin’um’)
Working together as one, we walk alongside our Member Nations with shared purpose and united voices.
O’SIEM (Hul’q’umin’um’)
We respectfully welcome others and treat them with dignity and kindness
SNUW’UY’ULH (Hul’q’umin’um’)
We are mindful of our cultural values, seek guidance from our Elders, and echo their teachings in the performance of our duties.
ČIYƐʔANA (Ayʔaǰuθɛm)
We listen with peaceful hearts and open minds
DÁDOSET (Senćoŧen)
We learn from each other, celebrating our diversity and including all voices, perspectives, and approaches
QWAM-KWUM TSUN SHQ. WULUWUN (Hul’q’umin’um’)
Together, we make up our minds to be strong
Strategic Plan
Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s Strategic Plan reflects our collective vision for the future Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the voices of our Member Nations, this plan outlines our shared priorities and the pathways that will carry us forward.
The artwork above, inspired by the phrase, “we’re all in the same canoe,” illustrates our collective journey towards a unified vision.
Our Goals
Our Beginnings
Over the years, Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council has celebrated many important milestones that reflect our growth, unity, and shared purpose. Here are some of the key moments that have shaped our journey:
Our Member Nations
Governance
Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council is a non-profit society operating under the BC Society Act. The Tribal Council receives core funding from Indigenous Services Canada and earns income through Naut’sa mawt Resources Group.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors advises and guides the organization in alignment with its values, missions, and strategic plan.
Elders’ Advisory Council
The Elders’ Council provides guidance and wisdom to the Board of Directors and Tribal Council in traditional protocols, culture, and languages.
Youth Council
The Youth Council offers a supportive platform for youth to acquire knowledge, cultivate communication skills, and foster leadership qualities.
Working Together as One
Naut’sa mawt is supported by a dedicated and experienced team committed to the vision and value of our organization. Naut’sa mawt is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We believe that our different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives, united by our shared organizational goals, enable us to better serve our communities and Members.
Naut’sa mawt Resources Group
Naut’sa mawt Resources Group is the Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s economic development company and operates with a mission to support Indigenous self-determination.
