Les George is a member of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation, where he lives on the north shore of Burrard Inlet. He is the grandson of the late səlilwətaɬ Chief Dan George and is connected through family to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. For 23 years, Les George was a First Nations Support Worker with the North Vancouver School District, working closely with at-risk youth and those with special needs. He shared stories, drumming, songs, and held restorative justice circles with students. Les also works for Takaya Tours. As a guide, he keeps groups safe as they paddle Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm in replica ocean-going canoes or sea kayaks, all while sharing səlilwətaɬ songs, legends, and information about village sites. He was the 2023 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence at the Vancouver Public Library.

Join him for a fun and interactive session of traditional songs and stories. Les will tell a story about the legendary səlilwətaɬ chief Waut-Salk and share some traditional songs and drumming. 

All are welcome, but this session is especially great for families and children ages 5-12.