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Vancouver Day 140+
On this day in 1886, the city of Vancouver was incorporated – on territories that are the traditional and unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The Nations have lived here since “time out of mind.” Among the... Continue reading »
Vancouver Day 139+
With yesterday’s by-election now behind us, a related note about city history: it’s Vancouver Day 139+. The city was incorporated on this date (April 6) in 1886. The “+” denotes the fact that the city we know as Vancouver is... Continue reading »
Happy Vancouver Day 135+ Edition!
Happy Vancouver Day everyone! It was on this day, in 1886, that the City of Vancouver was officially incorporated. Of course, dates like this need to be unpacked a bit. The area currently called Vancouver has been home to three First... Continue reading »
Vancouver Day – Happy 132nd to our city!
This article, celebrating something we affectionately call “Vancouver Day,” was first posted in 2016. You can also read our call for a proper Vancouver Day celebration here. Happy birthday Vancouver! Our city was first incorporated on this day in 1886.... Continue reading »
Vancouver Day Pt. 2 – Fire Day
Those of you who have been following our advocacy work over the past few years will know that we have been encouraging the City to think of designating one day a year as Vancouver Day. This gesture, we feel, could... Continue reading »