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Victoria gallery showcases Tseshaht artist George Clutesi
''Clutesi, who rose to national and international recognition through his art and writing, including his participation in Expo 67, remains a towering figure in the history of Indigenous cultural expression in Canada. Yet his most profound legacy, Walsh says, may lie in the personal connections and inspiration he sparked in others.''
https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2025-04-15/victoria-gallery-showcases-tseshaht-artist-george-clutesi

#GeorgeClutesi #Indigenous #IndigenousArt #art #Tseshaht #Nuuchahnulth

Chris Alemany Mar 7

Indigenous #tseshaht elder Tom Watts - the best athlete ever to emerge from #PortAlberni, and who is now 90 is honoured with having Alberni Basketball's top award named after him... which he presented, this year, to his star basketball player granddaughter!

Mr. Watts is on the School’s Wall of Fame:
"“It says athlete,” said Roberts. “Quite simply, Tom excelled at everything he did.””

#Basketball #IndianResidentialSchool #ADSS #HighSchool #Indigenous
https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2025-03-07/albernis-basketball-mvp-award-named-after-legendary-tseshaht-athlete

Chris Alemany Mar 5

#Tseshaht “New book shares the story of Alberni residential school survivor”

The late Art Thompson attended AIRS from ages five to 13

#TruthAndReconciliation #Stories #FirstNations #CanPoli #CdnPoli
https://www.albernivalleynews.com/entertainment/new-book-shares-the-story-of-alberni-residential-school-survivor-7844578

New book shares the story of Alberni residential school survivor

The late Art Thompson attended AIRS from ages five to 13

Alberni Valley News

Chris Alemany Jan 24

I had mixed feelings this morning as I listened to CBC Radio Victoria broadcast from a coffee shop in my town while I was stuck commuting to work.

I am so glad I was able to listen to so many voices I personally know speak so well about my town. Yet I am so sad that I wasn't able to hang out with them all and cheer them on in person!

LOVE MY TOWN. ❤️❤️❤️

#CBC #CBCVictoria
#PortAlberni #Tseshaht #Hupacasath #huuayaht

Chris Alemany Jan 22

A Vancouver Island and First Nations focused look on what's in store for the BC Forestry sector as the new Eby government Ministers get their mandate letters and Trump takes office.

#BCPoli #BCForestry #Canada #Export #FirstNations #Tseshaht #PortAlberni #Huuayaht
https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2025-01-17/value-over-volume-stressed-bc-timber-sales-falls-under-microscope

Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸Oct 4, 2024

A story with stories that we should read. There is hope and healing at the end.

#PortAlberni #AIRS #Tseshaht #Indigenous #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Genocide #EveryChildMatters

https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2024-09-30/im-just-finding-my-voice-now-residential-school-survivors-break-silence-port

‘I’m just finding my voice now’: Residential school survivors break silence, as Port Alberni gathers to listen | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Warning: The following article contains subject matter related to child abuse and addiction, and may be triggering to some readers. Attending residential school caused children to emotionally shut down inside, part of a survival tactic that resulted in years of silence about their experience at the assimilationist institutions.

Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸Sep 9, 2024

#Tseshaht #PortAlberni Rugby Olympian heads to UBC to further her studies and athletic career.
#ParisOlympics
https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2024-09-06/olympic-medallist-tseshaht-continues-career-ubc-thunderbirds

Olympic medallist from Tseshaht continues career with UBC Thunderbirds | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Shalaya Valenzuela’s athletic career already includes winning a medal at the world’s most prestigious multi-sport competition. Valenzuela, a member of Tseshaht First Nation, was part of the Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad that captured the silver medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics in France. Valenzuela, who is 25, was actually an alternate on the Canadian club in Paris. But she participated in all team activities and was also presented with an Olympic medal.

Catherine Babault Aug 5, 2024

‘It’s part of me’: Tseshaht player looks to future in rugby in wake of Olympic silver medal

https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2024-07-31/its-part-me-tseshaht-player-looks-future-rugby-wake-olympic-silver-medal

#Tseshaht #Olympics #rubgy #WomenRugby

‘It’s part of me’: Tseshaht player looks to future in rugby in wake of Olympic silver medal | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

A Tseshaht First Nation woman is among a group of rugby players that made history at the Paris Olympics. Shalaya Valenzuela is a member of the Canadian women’s rugby sevens club that captured the silver medal at the Games on Tuesday. The second-place finish marked Canada’s best Olympic result in the sport. Canada had earned a bronze medal at the 2016 Games in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janiero. That marked the first time the sport was introduced into Olympic competition. As for this year’s Games, Canada was downed 19-12 by New Zealand in the gold-medal match.

Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸Aug 3, 2024

Super proud of a local member of Tseshaht First Nation winning a silver medal with Canada’s Rugby Sevens team! She was a last minute call up in the reserve, didn't get to play on the field, but every team sport has those players and they are just as deserving as anyone else! The team can't exist without them!

CONGRATS OLYMPIAN SHALAYA!

#Olympics #ParisOlympics #FirstNations #Canada #Tseshaht #PortAlberni
https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2024-07-31/its-part-me-tseshaht-player-looks-future-rugby-wake-olympic-silver-medal