The Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) released an album last week.
In collaboration with Tree Canada and Little Symphony, LSIB Natural Resources Department and Parks Works Group released nʔaysnu̓laʔxʷ nxʷəlxʷəlta̓ntət (Ashnola Gives Us Life) on Friday, March 21. The five-track album captures the sounds of the tmxʷulaxʷ (lands), tmixʷ (all living things), sqilxʷ (people), siwɬkʷ (water) and post wildfire.
"This ambient album is a project to help spread awareness of the resiliency of our sməlqmíx people," LSIB stated. "The dedication to restoring our lands back to health after wildfire and other factors that threatened the unique biodiverse ecosystems with our sməlqmíx territory."
The album can also be used for autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), which promotes relaxation and mental health, and will help generate funds that will go towards further management and protection of the tmxʷulaxʷ and tmixʷ within the Ashnola sməlqmíx Protected Area.
"The LSIB NR Department, Parks Working Group, and the sqilxʷ (people) of LSIB hope you enjoy listening to the sounds of sməlqmíx," LSIB stated.
