Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech

Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech offers a rare opportunity to learn about Atl’ka7tsem’s (Howe Sound) rich history, Skwxwù7mesh Nation culture and language, conservation leadership and coastal ecosystems.

Walking with the Skwxwù7mesh

Since 2015, the David Suzuki Foundation, Ayes Men Men, the Squamish Nation and Camp Fircom have partnered to offer camps on beautiful Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island) in British Columbia’s Atl’ka7tsem (Howe Sound). Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech is a nature-based summer camp that combines coastal protection training and First Nations education. Regardless of your age, it offers a chance to disconnect from technology and reconnect to nature.

If you have questions about Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech: Walking with the Skwxwù7mesh for August 2020, please contact the David Suzuki Foundation at camp@davidsuzuki.org.

A movement is growing in Howe Sound

Young adults are connecting to the region they love, to nature and to each other.

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Morning shukw'um with the Squamish Nation at Camp Suzuki: Howe Sound. (Photo: Jennifer Deol)
Canoes and kayaks at Camp Suzuki: Howe Sound. (Photo: Janice Williams)
Ethnobotany with Jared Van Somer from Ayas Men Men.
Sea Change leads Camp Suzuki on eel grass restoration in Howe Sound.
Paddlers at Camp Suzuki: Howe Sound.
Suzuki Elders lead a storytelling and narrative workshop.
There’s always time for a swim.
Members of the Squamish Nation share traditional song and dance.