Sam Seward
Squamish
Weaving
Sam’s ancestral name is Nekwimetstn. He belongs to two rich cultures, Snuneymexw and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. He grew up in Eslha7an, in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory, and attended St Paul’s Indian Day School. While there he got his first acting opportunity, with a CBC film called Sister Balonika.
Seward excelled in lacrosse and basketball but has been active in many sports throughout his life. Sam has always been culturally connected and has recently studied the Hən̓q̓emin̓əm language under the guidance of our dear Tseilwatuth relatives. Sam is currently in a apprentice- mentorship program learning Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Snicham - Squamish language.
Living the culture is important to Sam. Other cultural activities he practices are food fishing and Coast Salish wool weaving.
In Media Sam’s work includes a play called Šxʷʔam̓ət with Theatre for Living, a web commercial called “healthy aging living” with Health Canada. An a episode on APTN Warrior Games/lacrosse episode. With a feature film being released shortly
Introducing: Sam Seward
Sam Seward
Sam discusses various topics such as: Salish wool weaving, Indigenous stories and food, the importance of land to Indigenous identity, and the impact of day schools and residential schools.
Salish wool weaving
Indigenous stories
The importance of land to Indigenous peoples
Traditional food
Sam’s commentary on the current impact of residential schools
“Listen when somebody is sharing with you.”