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Reconciliation and public space: two plazas given Indigenous names
An important day for public space in Vancouver! The plazas located on the north side of the Vancouver Art Gallery, and in front of Queen Elizableth Theatre, were given Indigenous names earlier today – šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square and šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn,... Continue reading »
The Language of Place: Indigenous Naming and Re-naming
Were you among the many thousands who participated in this year’s Walk for Reconciliation? It was a tremendous event, and saw an estimated 50,000 participants trek from QE Plaza to Strathcona Park to show their support to a new and... Continue reading »
Mark your calendars: Two events on the future (and past) of Block 51 – Robson Square & the north end of the Art Gallery
Poster for the City’s “Block 51” Events & Consultation The City of Vancouver has just announced two events related to the potential expansion of Robson Square and the future of the north end of the Art Gallery. Both events are... Continue reading »
