David Schaepe (left) and Chief David Jimmie (right) flip through “Being Ts’elxwéyeqw.” The two were instrumental in the book’s creation.

David Schaepe (left) and Chief David Jimmie (right) flip through “Being Ts’elxwéyeqw.” The two were instrumental in the book’s creation.

VIDEO: “Being Ts’elxweyeqw” book officially launched

Ts'elxweyeqw tribe captures history with new book in a manner true to cultural form

  • Feb. 23, 2018 12:00 a.m.

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“Being Ts’elxweyeqw: First Peoples’ Voices and History from the Chilliwack-Fraser Valley, British Columbia,” was officially launched Friday night at the Sto:lo Resource Centre after the event was postponed in late January.

The ceremony included drumming, speeches and thanks given to the many people involved in the creation of the 303-page historical tome.

The book is available for purchase at the Sto:lo gift shop.

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Chilliwack Progress