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Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to experience and explore Sto:lo history, culture and archaeology at an authentic and unique First Nations site. By means of hands-on activities and presentations, the student leaves with an understanding and appreciation for … Continue reading →

Looking to the Future: “Siyaye” is the Halq’eméylem word for friend… On July 4th 1996, XÁ:YTEM Longhouse Interpretive Centre’s new “friends” acknowledged the important, ground breaking work that the original Friends of Hatzic Rock Society had accomplished in the time … Continue reading →

“Visitors to XÁ:YTEM will be able to walk into the past, to wonder and learn about life here long, long ago. They will also be able to share in some of the spiritual traditions of the Stó:lo people and hear … Continue reading →

In October 1990, Gordon Mohs, archaeologist with the Stó:lo Nation, discovered several stone tools while investigating the Sunnyside Drive subdivision development in Mission. While a brief survey revealed hundreds of stone tools exposed by the bulldozer’s work, the owner and … Continue reading →

“I’m very happy to see the people come up to Hatzic to see this rock and this place here where a long time ago our ancestors used to live.” —- Stó:lo Elder James Louie speaking at XÁ:YTEM, September 1991 One … Continue reading →

Tours, Workshops, Longhouse, Transformer Stone, Pithouses and Gift Shop Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre Mission, British Columbia Xa:ytem offers a unique opportunity to learn about Sto:lo spirituality, archaeology and history at a place where our culture has flourished for thousands of … Continue reading →