experiences
FIRST NATIONS
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Discover the ancient wisdom and traditions of the region’s First Nations. Through interpretive centres, archaeological sites, museums, galleries, guided First Nations adventure tours and cultural performances you’ll come to understand how these dynamic cultures have evolved through history. PHOTOS: 1. Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro – AboriginalBC.com 2. Destination BC/Kevin Arnold 3. Haida artist Jim Hart carving Raven – Kenji Nagai 4. Destination BC/Albert Normandin 5. AboriginalBC.com 10. Sean Fenzl
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Drawing inspiration from the countless generations that came before, Aboriginal chefs fuse traditional techniques with modern cooking methods to create delicious new edible expressions. For a unique Aboriginal meal, Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro in Vancouver serves up wild local fish, organic and free range meats, bannock (naturally) and many other delightful Aboriginal dishes.
2 T he Museum of Anthropology at UBC Known for its spectacular architecture and unique setting on the cliffs of Point Grey in Vancouver, this museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of rare Aboriginal artifacts and artwork. MOA houses over 40,000 ethnographic objects from almost every part of the world, including Bill Reid’s best-known sculpture, The Raven and the First Men. Fun fact: you’ll find an illustration of his sculpture on the $20 bill (from 2001 – 2006).
3 B ill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art This downtown Vancouver public art gallery is named after the acclaimed Haida artist, Bill Reid (1920 – 1998). The gallery is dedicated to understanding and
appreciating contemporary Aboriginal art from the Northwest Coast of North America. Gallery highlights include over 40 pieces of Bill Reid’s gold and silver jewelry, Reid’s bronze masterpiece: Mythic Messengers, and a full-scale totem pole carved by James Hart of Haida Gwaii.
4 Takaya Tours Tour the calm and scenic waters of Indian Arm by canoe or kayak and experience the culture, tradition and history of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. Takaya Tours in North Vancouver will take you on an unforgettable journey across the water and back through time, using 7.6-metre (25-foot) traditionalstyle ocean-going canoes. While you explore the rich marine coastlines of Indian Arm, the experienced guides will share traditional legends, songs and stories.
5 Klahowya Village The word “Klahowya” means welcome and each summer it is brought to life by Aboriginal people from across British Columbia. They come together to build Klahowya Village in Stanley Park, creating a welcome point for visitors from around the world. Travel through the forest on the Spirit Catcher miniature