*Click* Photos of the Fraser 2024-25

The FRDC partnered with the New Westminster Photography Club to capture this year’s theme, “The River: Far & Close”. We invite viewers to appreciate the diverse beauty of the Fraser River and the basin, whether seen from a distance or up close. Visit the lobby of the FRDC to celebrate the relationships and journeys that rivers facilitate, reminding us of the interconnectedness of our world.

xʷtatəl̕ləm

Since 2021, the Fraser River Discovery Centre has been working to develop xʷtatəl̕ləm, a place of learning about the Indigenous heritage and teachings of the river. This exhibit was developed in collaboration with Musqueam Archives and shares teachings, histories, and belongings connected to Musqueam village sites by the lower Fraser River. The story is told in the first-person perspective of Musqueam community members.

We invite you to look for these panels throughout this floor and explore our sniw̓ (teachings), technologies, medicines, and ways of living that continue to guide us today.

As you move through the gallery, we ask you to become a witness. Listen, learn, and carry forward what you discover here; share it with your friends, family, and community.