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By Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter s\u0259lilw\u0259ta\u026c (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) elders and members have seen their shoreline change over the years with erosion and flooding. But big plans are coming to help restore and protect the Tsleil-Waututh Nation\u2019s shoreline after receiving over $7.5 million in federal funding. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is also contributing $2.5 million with support from the province, making a joint investment of $10.1 million. Already, up to 13 metres of shoreline has been lost in some places, which is likely to worsen with sea level rise, a January project document states. That erosion and flooding impacts the Nation\u2019s ability to harvest food, carry out cultural and spiritual practices, share Indigenous teachings and act as stewards for the land. \u201cIt\u2019s disappearing right in front of our eyes, so… <\/p>\n

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By Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter s\u0259lilw\u0259ta\u026c (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) elders and members have seen their shoreline change over the years with erosion and flooding. But big plans are coming to help restore and protect the Tsleil-Waututh Nation\u2019s shoreline after receiving over $7.5 million in federal funding. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is also contributing $2.5 million with support from the province, making a joint investment of $10.1 million. Already, up to 13 metres of shoreline has been lost in some places, which is likely to worsen with sea level rise, a January project document states. That erosion and flooding impacts the Nation\u2019s ability to harvest food, carry out cultural and spiritual practices, share Indigenous teachings and act as stewards for the land. \u201cIt\u2019s disappearing right in front of our eyes, so... <\/p>\n

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