xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations are the original inhabitants of the unceded land that is now known as the city of Vancouver. Unceded means that the land was never legally ceded, or given up, to the Crown through a treaty or other agreement.
For the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Truth and Reconciliation is more than a ceremonial acknowledgement of these territories.
It’s an opportunity to:
- Learn the true history of Vancouver and acknowledge the unjust treatment of the people whose lands we occupy
- Build better relationships with the sovereign Nations of these lands and Indigenous peoples who call Vancouver home
- Create parks that put non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples in better relations with each other
What's happeningCelebrate National Indigenous History Month in our parks
Take part in the art hunt contest, learn about the flag raising at Morton Park, and find out about activities happening throughout June.
