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Saturday, June 22, 2019

VSB Legacy Carving Project-Happy Indigenous Peoples Day Everyone

Well hellooooo!

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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#Reconciliation pole that Squamish Nation #Xwalacktun @rick.harry.16 and son @jamesharryart along with Frank Darier Baziere @happycarver are carving at the #Vancouver School Board at 10th and Fir. #Indigenous #VSB #Vancouver #carving #art #culture #education VSB Legacy Carving Project- Réconciliation in Education

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The Reconciliation Pole is coming along beautifully. Such an honor to be able to watch the process. You can see it to. It's at the VSB on 10th and Fir. #Reconciliation #Xwalacktun #FrankDarierBaziere #JamesHarry

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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

Jun. 21, 2019

In honour of truth and reconciliation, the District partnered with local Indigenous artists to bring one 44-foot Reconciliation Pole and two Welcome Figures to the Education Centre. A collection of three poles together is a national first for a public school.
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

Monday, August 14, 2017

Reconciliation Carving Series - Langara College- Fall 2017

I was at Langara College today. Had to drop of a few things and they happened to be having the orientation for the Reconciliation carving program. These are the sacred panels we created.
Our program brought together Indigenous and Non-Indigenous and we worked together to design and create them.

One panel honors the children who did not return from the Residential schools and one panel honors the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.

There is a new program starting this fall and I ask you to inquire and share the info and encourage people to participate so we can all "move forward in a good way!"

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Reconciliation Carving Series

https://langara.ca/…/ab…/reconciliation-carving-program.html

Space available for September 2017!
Langara's Aboriginal Studies Department, in partnership with the Fine Arts Department, offers a unique Aboriginal carving series that is open to all students.
Students will complete two carving courses and an applied research course. Under the supervision of acclaimed Coast Salish artist Aaron Nelson-Moody, students will collaborate on the creation of two reconciliation house boards. Once complete, the house boards will become part of a planned outdoor Aboriginal space on Langara’s campus. Langara Film Arts students will document the carving process. Read more

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There is so much work to be done and it starts with you and me. We must each take responsibility and help heal the wounds and create a better world for our children and children's children.

If you are interested in my TRC Carving Journey you can read about it on my blog here.
https://mylangaratrccarvingjourney.blogspot.ca/