Tsain-Ko Centre is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation, at the southern entrance to the Town of Sechelt, or ch’atlich, on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
The shíshálh Nation has a long and enduring history on these lands and waters. In 1986, the Nation became the first Indigenous community in Canada to achieve self-government through the shíshálh Nation Self-Government Act, marking an important milestone in the Nation’s ongoing journey of self-determination.
Across Highway 101 from Tsain-Ko Centre is the shíshálh Nation’s administrative and educational centre, along with Raven’s Cry Theatre, the Tems Swiya Museum, and the Tsain-Ko Gift Shop. Together, these spaces provide opportunities to learn about shíshálh history, culture, language and contemporary community life.
The Town of Sechelt, known as ch’atlich in shíshálh, is situated between the Sechelt Inlet and the Salish Sea and serves as a central hub for the Sunshine Coast. From here, visitors can explore the surrounding communities, forests, beaches and waterways that make the region unique.
Tsain-Ko Centre is proud to be part of this community and to contribute to the economic and cultural landscape of the shíshálh Nation and the Sunshine Coast.