Se ákw – The Story of the Festival Site

Senákw – The Story of the Festival Site Senákw – The Story of the Festival Site , _ Photo: Jason Keel

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is situated within the

territory of x w məθk w əy’ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and , səlílwəta (Tsleil-waututh) people and sits on the site of the Senákw _ village. Our respect for this place inspires us to celebrate the richness of Coast Salish history, knowledge and culture, and informs the work that we do.

, Senákw, located in what’s now called Vanier Park in the City of _ Vancouver, was a vibrant Coast Salish village; a place of gathering, culture, spirituality, and governance. The village was surrounded by the beauty and rich bounty of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-waututh lands and the people of those nations travelled by canoe throughout their great territories.

To learn more about Senákw, visit , _ https://bardonthebeach.org/history-of-senakw/

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