The Story of the Squamish People: 1901-2022 - Paperback

by Kultsia Barbara Wyss (Author)

We are writing about the Homulchusun people's history. The unpacking and decolonizing of the research and dialogue that has been recorded in the more than 100 plus years since full colonial settlement. The colonial settlement period and beyond brought about cultural genocide, which was the focus of the missionaries, Indian Affairs and colonialists and carried on into the 21st century. This process is revealed throughout this book. This book discusses oral storytelling and archival information researched by the author. Readers of this publication agree that neither Barbara Wyss nor her publisher or editors will be held responsible for damages that may be alleged to result directly or indirectly from the use of this publication. This book is based on factual events, indigenous oral memory, archival research, and historical events; however, in some instances, locales, names, details and identifying characteristics have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.