About this Event
Still Moon Arts Society warmly invites you to the final showcase and celebration of Beaver Pondering Lodging.
This live willow sculpture, featuring 'Beaver' and the 'Dodge Lodge' is a testament to 2 years of hard work, dedication, and community engagement. After countless hours of pounding willow stakes in the ground, hundreds of somerset rose willow knots, and unforgettable conversations with passers-by, the project is now complete. Come celebrate with us!
Converse with project artists at the final showcase of this living-willow sculpture, which speaks to habitat loss for humans and our wild kin. We're honoured and lucky to have Squamish Elder, Cultural Advisor and Co-founder for Spakwus Slolem, Bob Baker, to speak and celebrate this milestone with us.
Summary of Logistics:
- Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
- Time: From 12:30 to 5:00 PM
- Location: Beaver Pondering Lodging | Map
What to Expect:
We'll be gathering at about 12:30 PM to enjoy some fried bread (beaver-tails) and light refreshments. The artists responsible for this beautiful project will be present to speak about the process, share some reflections, give some tours, and possibly make some mildly inappropriate beaver jokes!
This will be a casual party with a fire pit to sit around. We may have some some live tunes, too.
>> Please wear weather-appropriate clothing as this event will be held outdoors.
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Food provided:
Glutinous and dairy-filled beaver tails will be served, as well as tea, hot chocolate and soda.
>> Food served contains gluten, milk, and eggs. Hot chocolate contains milk.
Location Accessibility:
- The Beaver Pondering Lodging location is an unpaved grass garden located by the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore as you're heading towards the Rupert Skytrain Station, and is wheelchair accessible from Rupert Skytrain and Superstore parking lot.
- There is free parking in the Superstore's parking lot.
- Washrooms are not available on-site, but can be found at the Real Canadian Superstore, located less than 5 minutes away (~200 meters).
- The site has no benches or seating available. For some events, Still Moon may have limited seating available for attendees.
About Still Moon Arts Society
Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
About the Guest Speaker:
Bob Baker, Cultural Advisor, Performer.
Bob Baker (Squamish Ancestral name is S7aplek, Hawaiian name is Lanakila) is co-founder and Spokesperson for Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song) the most reputable Dance Group of the Squamish Nation.
Born and Raised Squamish, Bob has been exercising his Culture through Singing, Dances, and various presentations, for over 35 years. Accomplishments range from revival of Sea-going Canoes and traditions, to Cultural projects such as the 27 ft. Grandmother Welcome Figure, at Ambleside Beach Park, to dance presentations in Taiwan, Hawaii, Japan, Switzerland, (Montreaux Jazz Festival), and opening Ceremonies for Western Canada Summer games, Nation Aboriginal Hockey Championships, International U18 Lacrosse Championships, and recently, opening ceremony for the Canada Aboriginal Music Awards. To Blessing Ceremonies for B.C. Ferries, in Flensburg, Germany and the Tallships flotilla Blessing Ceremony here at English bay, Vancouver. On-going performances and projects continue through-out the Lower Mainland, Vancouver, Squamish-Whistler and Vancouver Island.
In the warmer months Bob can be found training in the traditional dug-out war canoes, as well as the Great Sea-going Canoes, and as a steersman for Tribal Journeys, and the Pulling Together Journey, visiting Villages along our beautiful coasts of British Columbia and,Washington State.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beaver Pondering Lodging, 3185 Grandview Highway, Vancouver, Canada
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