Sn̓ʕay̓čkstx Symposium
"Both sides of the River, Both sides of the Line"
A two-day gathering for all Sn̓ʕay̓čkstx (Sinixt) people — to learn, discuss, heal, and grow together in our homelands.
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Who we are
We were Never Gone
Declared Extinct
In 1956, the Canadian government declared the Sn̓ʕay̓čkstx (Sinixt/Arrow Lakes) people extinct and barred our return to our homelands. They were wrong.
We are still Here
Since then, we have risen again and again — facing down corporations who poisoned the Columbia River, winning recognition of our existence from the Supreme Court of Canada, and never giving up our responsibilities as Stewards of our homelands.
We are still Strong
Today, new challenges threaten what we have built: extraction projects with the potential to undo decades of protection and restoration, and the continued cultural erasure of our people through the miseducation of future generations.
A Gathering with Purpose
Stewardship of our Homelands
Reconnect with the land, the Columbia River, and the sacred places that define who we are as a people
Strengthen Our Bonds
Build trust and understanding across Sinixt communities on both sides of the US-Canada border.
Envision Our Future
Come together to discuss our priorities,
plan our path forward,
and make decisions for the generations who will follow.
Carry Out Our Responsibilities
We have never stopped being Sinixt. This summit is how we continue that work — together.
The Gathering
Two Days In Our Homelands
Day 1 - October 22, 2026
Arrival Day has been set aside for Travel and catching up with each other.
Day 2- October 23, 2026
9:00 AM
Sinixt Confederacy
A comprehensive presentation covering historical context, archaeology findings, salmon passage progress, and wildlife stewardship.
Midday
Lunch Together
Lunch will be catered for all attendees
Afternoon
Small Group Discussions
Facilitated conversations on Sinixt Future and priorities — your voice shapes our path forward.
Evening
Dinner & Entertainment
Shared dinner followed by a performance by Tony Louie.
Day 3- October 24, 2026
Stop 1
Kp̓iƛ̓l̓s
Our first stop — a place of deep significance to the Sinixt people. The last hope of a Reserve for Sinixt Stolen.
Stop 2
Record Ridge Mining Site
We gather in prayer for the land that stands to be destroyed by extraction. A sacred moment of witness and spiritual responsibility.
Stop 3
Teck Cominco
A driving tour of the Teck Cominco site — bearing witness to the industrial presence on our homelands.
Stop 4
Fort Shepherd
We close the day here — carrying forward what we have shared and witnessed together.
Carpool Arangements
Transportation details and carpool matching will be shared with all registered attendees before the summit.
Both sides of the river,
both sides of the line
The 2027 Sinixt Summit is organized by a coalition of Sinixt and Salish organizations
committed to the future of our homelands and our people.
