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Semiahmoo First Nation hosting 4th Annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, the Semiahmoo First Nation invites the community to the 4^th Annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation at Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza on White Rock’s east beach. This free community event runs from 11am-2pm and include...

Learn the magical Semiahmoo history of the iconic white rock on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Join Semiahmoo Chief Harley Chappell as he shares the oral history of “P’Quals”, the iconic white rock, in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

The event will take place at P'Quals, located east...

Condolences on the passing of Semiahmoo First Nation Elder, Mabel Charles

The City of White Rock mourns the loss of Mabel Charles, the oldest elder of the Semiahamoo First Nation, who passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 94. 

“On behalf of City Council and the City of White Rock, I would like to offer...

City of White Rock permanently raises Semiahmoo First Nation flag at City Hall

The City of White Rock permanently raised the Semiahmoo First Nation flag today at City Hall. The flag will serve as an enduring visual reminder of White Rock’s location on the traditional territory of the Semiahmoo people and of the City’s commitment to ...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events September 30

Semiahmoo First Nation Flag Raising at White Rock City Hall, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on the west side of City Hall near the cenotaph. Chief Chappell and members of the Semiahmoo Nation will lead the ceremony, followed with remarks from the Chief and the Mayor....

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Semiahmoo First Nation and the City of White Rock

The Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN) and City of White Rock are joining to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a community celebration that will include a performance by SFN’s children’s dancers, and remarks from Chief Harley Ch...

Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza Name Confirmation Ceremony

Descendants of Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles, members of Semiahmoo First Nation, and community residents gathered to honour the memory and confirm the name of “Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza” at White Rock’s east bea...

Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza official naming event May 11

Please attend the official naming event of Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza. Members of Semiahmoo First Nation, including Chief Harley Chappell, will be present to provide remarks.

The plaza was dedicated in 2009 to the memo...

National Indigenous Peoples Day: Recognizing Semiahmoo First Nation

The City of White Rock and the Semiahmoo First Nation continue to build trust and forge a strong relationship, acknowledging their progress as they approach June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day.

White Rock is recognized as being located on the traditio...

Semiahmoo First Nation, City of White Rock sign three utility service agreements

The Semiahmoo First Nation and the City of White Rock are pleased to announce that they have signed three utility service agreements, two for water supply and one for sewer services.

The City and the Nation meet regularly as Councils to discuss matters aff...

City of White Rock honours the 215 children lost at a Kamloops residential school

The City of White Rock is flying all City flags at half-mast for 215 hours to remember the 215 children whose remains were found at a former Kamloops residential school.

Here is a statement from Mayor Darryl Walker:

“The City of White Rock shares the pain o...

Semiahmoo First Nation and the City of White Rock Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Semiahmoo First Nation and City of White Rock, which is recognized as being located on the traditional unceded territory of the Nation, are joining to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Held annually on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day...

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Please join White Rock City Council for a respect for history and relationship- building ceremony this National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Date: Friday, June 21, 2019.
• Location: Totem Plaza, Dedicated to the Memory of Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles
• Time: 11...

City and Museum apologize to Semiahmoo First Nation for 1990s’ incident

In a private ceremony on Nov. 21, 2019, the City of White Rock and the White Rock Museum and Archives apologized to the Semiahmoo First Nation for an incident that took place in the 1990s.

The Semiahmoo First Nation and the White Rock Museum and Archives m...