Their ancestral tongue is ʔayʔaǰuθəm (Ay-A-Ju-Thum) which is shared with the Klahoose, Homalco & K'omoks peoples.

Today, Tla'amin's main village lies at t̓išosəm which translates to 'milky waters from herring spawn'.

The community has been growing over the years and include the brand new Tla'amin Governance House, A Health Centre, Ahms Tah Ow school, Chi-Chuy (Daycare/Pre-School), Two Soccer Fields, Tla'amin Salish Centre (gymnasium used as the community hall), Development Corporation offices and more.

Other traditional village sites occupied by the Tla'amin include: In 1994, the Sliammon Indian Band submitted a Statement of Intent to begin negotiations with the Government of Canada, and Province of British Columbia to establish a treaty.

1994: Sliammon enters Stage One of the BC Treaty Process with a Statement of Intent.