The Sq’éwqel Sqwélqwel Pípé, community newspaper is published on a monthly basis, offering a platform to share stories, updates, and information relevant to our membership and local partners. Each edition is built around articles that stem from interviews and submissions gathered across various programs and services within Seabird Island. The Communications team plays a vital role in shaping the content, regularly contributing pieces that spotlight key events, staff achievements, and the inspiring stories of Community Members.

The newspaper’s diverse content includes sections for introducing new staff, providing program updates, and offering in-depth coverage of community events. Additionally, there are segments like “how-to” articles, as well as the popular “sage suggestions” column, which offers wisdom and guidance rooted in both traditional and modern practices. Another feature of the newspaper is its classifieds section, which is a valuable resource for job seekers, listing a range of employment opportunities from Seabird’s organizations, programs, and services, ensuring that Community Members and local talent have access to local jobs.

In keeping with our commitment to preserving and promoting our culture, we make every effort to infuse the newspaper with local traditional language and cultural elements. Reviving and maintaining our heritage is central to our mission, and we do this by incorporating Halq’eméylem translations wherever possible. Fun and educational activities such as a Halq’eméylem word search engage readers while fostering language learning. Through this approach, we aim to support cultural education for our members and business partners alike, ensuring that our language and traditions remain alive for generations to come.