"The 34,400-square-foot Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre engagesvisitors on many levels.Socially, it is the first joint cultural project between two separate native nations in North America. The center is also a stunning architectural addition to the community. The design of the concrete, cedar, and fir structure melds the longhouse of the coastal Squamish people with the traditional Lil’wat pit house.Permanent displays of carvings, dugouts, and implements used by the coastal fishermen and hunters are supplementedby temporary exhibitions, including a presentation aboutCanada’s infamous residential schools. The SLCC also anchors one of Whistler’s most exciting new projects, the Cultural Connector—a path that links six local arts institutions—which is another indication of Whistler’s rising status as a fine arts destination."
