projects

A guide to support newcomers in learning about the history of the Upper Fraser Valley and the different Indigenous groups that have called this land home since time immemorial and still do.

This guide helps newcomers in Chilliwack learn about the first people of the traditional territories of the Ts’elxwéyeqw and Pil’alt Tribes. It aims to build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. It highlights the peoples’ rich history, diverse
cultures, and contemporary realities. It will provide information about Indigenous peoples in Canada and British Columbia.

To access the Indigenous Peoples Guide, email LIP staff at [email protected]

A research project looking at newcomer belonging in Chilliwack

Created through partnership with Alexandra Dawley Project Management and Research Consulting, this report highlights how communities can be welcoming to all, with actionable recommendations and key steps.

Final Research Report

One-Page Summary

Providing vital information about the newcomer experience in the Eastern Fraser Valley

Created with a variety of service providers including EmpowerEd Support Services and the Hope Standard, this guide was created to provide information not only to newcomers on the local services available, but to improve the community’s understanding of the immigration experience.

Access the Newcomer Guide

A collaboration between the Chilliwack LIP and Rise Baking Lab

This project embarks on a culinary journey with new immigrants, weaving together the rich tapestry of diverse baking traditions and personal stories. Breaking Bread is a cooking series that celebrates the stories of newcomers in one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities—one that’s quickly becoming more diverse with each passing year.

Now published on Youtube, you are encouraged to watch it on your own – or elevate your watching experience by watching with friends, family, or neighbours! To get involved in the community, follow us on Instagram (@chilliwack_LIP) to stay up to date on future screenings.

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A Documentary by Bear Image Productions & Chilliwack LIP

Stories of newcomers and Indigenous peoples who have experienced displacement and cultivated belonging in the traditional territories of the Stó:lō peoples (colonially known as the Fraser Valley).

The film features interviews with newcomer community members, and interviews with Indigenous community members, as the original peoples of this land, to highlight their shared experiences of facing the pressures of assimilation into dominant Canadian culture, while working to maintain their unique cultural identities, sense of belonging, and connection to the land through various means.

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