a celebration of barbara findlay

Join Us In Person or Virtually

We will be gathering in person at 312 Main Street, located at the corner of Main and East Cordova. Click here to see the location on Google Maps.

Guests are asked to use the the accessible entrance on East Cordova Street, beside the alley and near the bus stop.

For guests who are not able to join us in person, we will be livestreaming and recording barbara's celebration of life.

Upon your RSVP, please let us know if you will be attending in person or virtually.

Public Transit

Several bus routes stop nearby. Use TransLink’s Trip Planner and enter “312 Main Street, Vancouver” to find the best route from your location.

Parking

Metered street parking and paid parkades are available nearby. Click here to see options for parking in the area on December 5th.

Accessibility

We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable.

• Please help us keep the gathering scent-reduced by avoiding perfume, cologne and other scented products.
• The venue has an accessible entrance, with accessible all-gender washrooms on the ground floor.
• Priority seating will be available for elders and guests with access needs.
• We will have a separate room available for guests requiring a chill space for sensory breaks. We will also have another room designated as a mask-required space. Both rooms will have a livestream of the ceremony.
• Children are welcome!

You will be invited to share any access needs when reserving your space for the celebration.

Land Acknowledgement

barbara’s celebration of life will take place on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, who have cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial. barbara spent her life standing alongside Indigenous peoples working toward justice, and we’re grateful to honour her here.

Info: Arrive any time between 1PM - 2PM to find a seat, listen to music, and settle in before we share tributes to barbara. Be sure to fill out a name tag to share your name and how you know barbara.

Info: We will hear from selected speakers who will give their tribute to barbara during the formal portion of our time together.

Info: Join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with others to share your stories and memories of barbara. Be sure to visit the 'barbara findlay Museum,' connect with friends, and enjoy watching a selection of photos on screen.

Info: Thank you for joining us to celebrate barbara. barbara's magic bag will be available with goodies for the kids - and kids at heart.

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