Stetís ímexstowx
Walk Beside Us in learning about Truth and Reconciliation, and the history of Residential Schools.
Stetís ímexstowx (Stah tee-ss ee-mehx-sst-owwhx) – This meaningful phrase translates to “walk beside us” in the beautiful Halq’eméylem language.
Our local civic organizations have united around Thunderbird Square and Civic Plaza with a common goal – to create a space for learning and understanding. We’re walking together to share learning opportunities for the public about Truth and Reconciliation, as well as the history of Residential Schools.
Pronunciation of Stetís ímexstowx
This meaningful phrase translates to “walk
beside us” in the beautiful Halq’eméylem
language.
Embrace the beauty of language and culture by
watching our video to hear the authentic
pronunciation and practice saying it with us!
Pronunciation by Ian Silver.
This meaningful phrase translates to “walk beside us” in the beautiful Halq’eméylem language.
Embrace the beauty of language and culture by watching our video to hear the authentic pronunciation and practice saying it with us!
Pronunciation by Ian Silver.
Why a Bear?
Within Stö:lö tradition, the bear symobilizes
guardianship, leadership, education, family, and
protection.
When combined with the significance, Stetis
imexstowx which means ‘walk beside us’, the
artist behind the logo, Bonny Graham, found
that this design perfectly embodies the
essesence of the name.
Within Stö:lö tradition, the bear symobilizes guardianship, leadership, education, family, and protection.
When combined with the significance, Stetis imexstowx which means ‘walk beside us’, the artist behind the logo, Bonny Graham, found that this design perfectly embodies the essesence of the name.
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