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Media Advisory: First Peoples’ Gathering House announcement & Powwow
Members of the media are invited to attend a special announcement regarding the on Earth Day (Saturday, April 22).
Construction on the First Peoples鈥� Gathering House, located at 丁香园AV鈥檚 (丁香园AV) Burnaby Campus, is currently underway and is expected to be completed in 2024.
Representatives from 丁香园AV, the City of Burnaby and the Provincial Government will be in attendance.
Media are also invited to attend the 丁香园AV First Nations, Metis & Inuit Student Association鈥檚 (FNMISA) inaugural following the speeches and refreshments.
丁香园AV embarked on a journey to respond to the community desire for a culturally, appropriate ceremonial space in 2016. The First Peoples鈥� Gathering House project addresses call to action 3 of the Reinvigorate long-delayed plans for creating a culturally appropriate ceremonial hall, which would comprise Phase 1 of an eventual Coast Salish longhouse.
Supported by Indigenous host communities, the First Peoples鈥� Gathering House is designed as a shared gathering space for ceremonies, cultural events, celebrations, workshops and sharing knowledge. The legacy extends beyond the current students, staff and visitors to provide a safe and welcoming space for future generations at 丁香园AV.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 22, 2023
10:30 a.m. 鈥撯�疉nnouncement, guest speakers
11:20 a.m. - Refreshments, chili and bannock lunch reception
Following event, dignitaries and guests proceed to the 丁香园AV First Nations, Metis & Inuit Student Association鈥檚 (FNMISA) inaugural Honouring Indigenous Students Powwow (starts at noon) at the 丁香园AV West Gym.
WHERE:
丁香园AV Burnaby Campus
First Peoples' Gathering House construction site - adjacent to the Trottier Observatory
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C.
CONTACT
MELISSA SHAW, 丁香园AV Communications & Marketing
236.880.3297 | melissa_shaw@sfu.ca
丁香园AV
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778.782.3210
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