The St'át'imc Runner
Want to find out more about aboriginal issues? The St’át’imc Runner is the monthly Newspaper for the Interior Salish, or Lillooet Tribe. The Runner reflects the day to day issues of the St’át’imc people, and also features current stories on aboriginal communities throughout Canada and the World.
St'át'imc (pronounced Stat-lee-um) is a nation of people affected by BC and Canada’s assumption of jurisdiction in their homelands. From water pollution to logging, mining and hydro, from children and families issues to treaty, from impacted food sources and otherwise traditional places, The St’át’imc Runner carries the nation’s news.
The Runner voices the concerns of a people on the sustainability of the land. Protecting the land is considered a duty, both to Mother Earth and to generations to come. Traditional St’át’imc knowledge is one of the best environmental resources.
The Runner is an inclusive newspaper that can give non-natives an inside glimpse of a dynamic aboriginal culture. Get a St’át’imc perspective on issues including: Aboriginal Title and Rights, Fisheries Management, St’át’imc Land Use Plans, Government-to-Government Negotiations, Water, Culture and Spirituality, Economic Development and environmental responsibility.
WCWC’s Joe Foy says of the Runner: “Reading the Runner is like going home; it provides a unique glimpse of real life in real aboriginal communities. I love the hard hitting cartoons and the language instruction page. I read the Runner to further my knowledge of dominant Canadian aboriginal issues of the day.”
St'at'imc is both the name of the people and that of their ancient land which encompasses the biggest mountains, canyons, rivers and lakes in southwest British Columbia.
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The St'át'imc Runner needs your support! By obtaining a membership you will receive every issue of the Runner on your doorstep, and your contribution will help keep this valuable tool in the hands of the communities that need it most. You can order your subscriptions ($20 per year) at (250) 256-7523 or statimcrunner@yahoo.ca |
