The Snuneymuxw First Nation is bringing back the Coast Salish Games after 15-years.
The tournament brings Indigenous athletes ages seven to 16 from across the Coast Salish region together to participate in various events including soccer, lacrosse, Lahal, war canoe races, and basketball.
The Coast Salish Games have been given the hul’q’umi’num’ name “tsetsuw’ hiw’a’lum'” (Set-su-wut-lum) which translates to tsetsuw’ meaning “beach,” and hiw’a’lum’ meaning “games” or “competition.”
CHLY attend the opening of the games on the first day on July 22.
At the opening, Chief Mike Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation said it is a huge honour to have Snuneymuxw host the games after the pause. He says sports are a great way to showcase the strength of working together and bringing people together.
tsetsuw’ hiw’a’lum’ runs from July 22-26 with over 100 youth will participate in the games.
