It has definitely been a while. I have contemplated shutting down this blog, so much has changed since I started it. We can discuss that later but for now here is the reason I felt compelled to ACT!
One of the things I hear is a lot of talk but see very little ACTION! Yesterday I saw action. I witnessed a wonderful inspiring ceremony of de-colonization and a small step in the right direction.
I am not going to say much more please look at the photos and watch the video. Sorry it is lacking a lot of credits but I wanted to share it while it is fresh.
For Information about the Legacy Project please visit this link
https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Learning/Indigenous_Education/Indigenous_Events/Legacy%20Carving%20Project/Pages/default.aspx
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Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019
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Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019
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Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019
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Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
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| Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2019 |
Read More Here- Legacy Carving Project
https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Learning/Indigenous_Education/Indigenous_Events/Legacy%20Carving%20Project/Pages/default.aspx
Legacy Carving Project
Recognizing that the District is on the traditional unceded territory of Indigenous land, we wanted to acknowledge the important role the Indigenous culture plays by installing these three poles. Carved out of 300 to 500 year-old cedar logs, the poles are a reminder of the District’s connection to the First peoples, the Musqueam nation whose unceded lands the Education Centre resides as well as, the surrounding nations of the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Coast Salish peoples and the urban indigenous community.
On June 21, 2019, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the District will publicly unveil the Reconciliation Pole and two Welcome Figures. Please join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Education Centre (1580 West Broadway, Vancouver) or stream the ceremony live at Legacy - Live Broadcast Part 1 and Part 2. Witness the unveiling ceremony and cultural teachings of Indigenous drummers and singers.
We’re carving a legacy for current and future VSB students #VSBLegacy
