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Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30th. This day is a time to listen, learn, and reflect on the injustices experienced by Indigenous children in residential schools, and the lasting impacts on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities — while honouring their resilience and strength. Across our…

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What Land Justice Means for Sasamat

From her first role at Sasamat in 2014 to now leading as Executive Director, Kristen Hyodo’s journey is one of transformation, purpose, and passion. What started as temporary move grew into a lifelong commitment to outdoor education, youth leadership, and Land Justice. Today, Sasamat Outdoor Centre thrives under her leadership as a space where young…

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Centering Land, People & Place at Sasamat

Anyone who gets to spend time at Sasamat Outdoor Centre knows that it is a magical, connected and tranquil place – filled with lively campers, leaders and volunteers in the spring and summer months. Sasamat Lake is on the ancestral and stolen territory of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and Stó:lō (Stolo) Nations, colonially known as Belcarra.

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Impact: Sasamat Outdoor Centre

Our next story comes from Sophie Steele, an alumni of the Sasamat Outdoor Centre. In this story, Sophie shares how Sasamat had a large impact on her time as an adolescent, and how the experience changed her life. We hope you enjoy her story! Summer camp can mean a lot of different things to a…

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