Published by the University Neighbourhoods Association

Volume 10, Issue 3 MARCH 26, 2019

Musqueam Flag Now Flies Governance on Permanently on UBC Campus University Neighbourhoods

The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band has term commitment to the Musqueam Indian been installed permanently on UBC cam- Band and our vision of solidarity moving UNA Bylaw Review Forum: pus – acknowledging the traditional, ances- forward. tral and unceded lands of the Musqueam Another Step to Spring Resolution people where UBC Vancouver campus is “Musqueam people have inhabited the located. same territory for millennia. We are ac- knowledging this past history, but we are “The remarkable thing about the new Board members, including Mr. Mul- At the flag-raising ceremony which took also recognizing our present relationship drafting of the bylaws…at least len, a retired lawyer and Hawthorn Place place on February 25 and was attended by with Musqueam and our responsibilities 98% of the work was done solely resident, who became both UNA Chair and UBC and Musqueam communities, UBC for future actions with Musqueam and oth- WG Chair and took up the task of reviv- President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor er Indigenous communities in Canada and by Bill Holmes,” says Chair of ing and completing the bylaw amending Santa J. Ono said: worldwide.” the UNA Bylaw Review project. Working Group “Today’s flag raising reflects our long- FLAG continued on Page 2 The WG recommendations were adopted John Tompkins by the Board in January 2019, and soon af- ter, the task of drafting revised bylaws be- Editor gan. Commenting on this work – complet- ed in about one week – Mr. Mullen said:

“The remarkable thing about the drafting “Amending the UNA bylaws has a long of the bylaws was not the speed at which and, in many respects, frustrating history,” this rather complex task was completed, said Terry Mullen, UNA Board Chair and but that at least 98% of the work was done Chair of the UNA Bylaw Review Work- solely by Bill Holmes. His skill as a legal ing Group (WG), in his opening remarks at draftsman is exceptional. His willingness the UNA Presentation and Open Forum on to take on such a task is both impressive proposed bylaw changes on March 12. and admirable.”

“The low point was probably the January The presentation and forum took place at 2018 AGM, when comprehensive bylaw the Old Barn Community Centre. The fo- amendments were soundly defeated. A rum was moderated by Hailey Graham, a significant majority of UNA members graduate of UBC Law School. sent an unmistakable message to the UNA Board that any amendments that did not ad- The five voting members of the WG – all dress the matter of appointed Board mem- residents – sat at the table: Laura Cottle, a bers were not going to be passed,” said Mr. UNA Elected Resident Director; Mike Fee- Mullen. ley, a UNA resident at large; Bill Holmes, a UNA resident at large; Ying Zhou, a UNA “During the following six months, the pre- Elected Resident Director; and Mr. Mullen, vious UNA Board appointed a committee a UNA Elected Resident Director. to re-examine the issues. After coming to some conclusions, no action was taken. I Though chairs had been arranged for 75 don’t know if the project was abandoned, people at the forum, only 15 people showed but it was certainly moribund.” up. After Mr. Mullen opened proceedings, Ms. Graham invited comments and ques- The UNA Bylaw Review Working Group tions about current bylaws and proposed (Phase 2) was created in December last new bylaws. year following the November 2018 AGM and Election, where residents elected three BYLAWS continued on Page 3 UBC students Grace Point and Brett Sparrow raise the Musqueam flag during the ceremony on February 25. Photo credit Paul Joseph, UBC.

Joyce Murray Appointed Federal Minister

Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra is a federal electoral Vancouver Quadra, has been appointed the district in the Metro Vancouver region of President of the Treasury Board and Minis- British Columbia. ter of the Digital Government. The University of British Columbia, Uni- Joyce Murray was first elected to Parlia- versity Neighbourhoods, University En- ment in 2008. Minister Murray served as a dowment Lands and Musqueam Indian Parliamentary Secretary to the President of Reserve are within the boundaries of Van- Joyce Murray at her swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 18. the Treasury Board from 2015 until 2019. couver Quadra. Photo credit Adam Scotti. page 2 THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019 Rising Costs Continue to Challenge UNA

The UBC Community Services Grant will provide up to $500,000 in 2019-2020

The UNA continues to face challenges due to rising costs associated with a growing population, said the 2019-2020 Operating Budget online discussion paper which was made available to residents in February- March.

Within the 2019-2020 Operating Budget, 97 per cent of expenses are related to op- erational, non-discretionary expenses re- quired to provide services for residents.

Here are some budget highlights:

Engineering and Operations expenses have increased 8 per cent from project- ed actual 2018-2019 to budgeted 2019- 2020. The Storm Water Levy has increased by $47,000 due to the increased number of buildings in the Wesbrook neighbourhood and increased City of Vancouver water rates. The Fire Services Fee is budgeted to increase by $56,000 due to increased City University Neighbourhoods map. Photo credit UBC Campus and Community Planning. of Vancouver rates.

Total Recreation and Culture Services One of the most significant items is the creases in non-management salaries and aim to bring all staff into the market range. costs have increased by approximately communications budget. It has increased wages. UBC committed to further financial sup- 15 per cent. to $240,000 for 2019-2020. port for the UNA and will provide the UBC Contributing factors are: These costs will support new and ongoing Recreation Salaries and Wages have in- Community Services Grant up to $500,000 • Increase in Athletics Fees which provide projects, including continued improvement creased by $219,000 (46 per cent). in 2019-2020. The funds will come from UNA residents access to UBC Athletics of the UNA website and UNA Events Cal- The increases are due to higher salary and land development proceeds. services. endar, marketing and promoting programs wage rates for non-management employ- The Neighbours Levy – the primary source • Increase in Wesbrook Community Centre and services, and other communications to ees, and staff promotions. of funding for the UNA – is projected to in- (13%) and Old Barn (9%) building mainte- residents. crease from $3.5M in 2018-2019 to $4.2M nance costs. An external market review of management in 2019-2020. Administrative Salaries and Wages have and non-management salaries indicated Public consultation on the Operating Bud- General Operation Services costs have increased by $215,000 (30 per cent). that UNA staff salaries were below market. get is over. It will be approved by the Board increased by 15 per cent. This increase is primarily attributed to in- The increases in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 of Directors by March 30, 2019.

FLAG continued from Page 1 Flying alongside of the UBC and British Chief 7idansuu, and installed in April 2017 Columbia flags, the Musqueam flag joins to honour the time before, during and after other symbols and landmarks on UBC Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. The Musqueam Chief, Wayne Sparrow, campus, recognizing the history and ongo- • A Musqueam Welcome Pole or qeqən, said: “The permanent installation of Mus- ing partnership with Musqueam people: carved by Musqueam artist Brent Sparrow queam flag is another important milestone Jr. and installed in April 2016 to mark the in our relationship with UBC, who has • Bilingual signs, installed in April 2018, on hundred-year anniversary of UBC. been working hard to acknowledge that this nine major campus streets supplementing • The House Post of qiyǝplenǝxʷ (‘Cap- is our traditional, ancestral and unceded ter- English names with names in hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ , ilano’) by Musqueam artist Brent Sparrow ritory. the traditional language of the Musqueam Jr. installed in March 2012 symbolizing the people. “historic and ongoing relationship between “The flag is a powerful visual reminder for • The Indian Residential School History the Peter A. Allard School of Law and the students and visitors, and especially for our and Dialogue Centre opened in April 2018. Musqueam people in the pursuit of Aborig- people, who I hope are reminded that this is • The Reconciliation Pole carved by James inal justice and education.” Musqueam flag on UBC campus. their traditional homeland.” Hart, a Haida master carver and Hereditary Photo credit Paul Joseph, UBC. THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019 page 3

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Change That Does Not Serve Well the Future

Andrzej J. Wroblewski profile, living on campus has become pace of new development that continues to any plans for the proportional growth of the Hampton Place Resident prohibitively expensive for most of the serve ultra-rich and fuels real estate specu- common utilitarian infrastructure relative university employees and the expansion lation. It seems that it would serve UBC to the increase in the expected residential of residential units on campus has sadly well to focus at this time on providing more occupancy. turned into an investment opportunity for affordable housing options for its own em- off-shore buyers and wealthy speculators ployees and to pay more attention to main- Finally, this indiscriminate growth of UNA Having lived in Hampton Place for nearly who flip properties for profit. Ironically, the taining the quality of life for the existing neigbourhoods that invites more people 20 years, I have witnessed the dramatic connection with a world-class university residents, ensuring adequate access to the who do not work or study at UBC to live on change within the UNA community. When has been used to build the prestige of the services that they need in their daily lives. campus will have a significant impact on we first moved to the neighbourhood, it was neighbourhood which, combined with ac- UBC’s ability to meet its sustainability ob- populated mostly by residents with some cess to good schools in the catchment, has Looking at the plan for the future devel- jectives. It seems disingenuous to profess affiliation to UBC. In the early days, the served as an effective attractor for external opment of Wesbrook Village and the new commitment to mitigating climate change cost of strata units was still within the range buyers further limiting on-campus housing Stadium Road neigbourhood, it appears while at the same time actively encourag- that at least some staff and faculty could af- affordability. that only about one-third of the expected ing more car traffic and congestion. ford and most of those who purchased units inhabitants of the future UBC town cur- actually resided within the community, re- Although I understand that market forces rently reside within the UNA. One is then I urge UBC to postpone the aggressive ducing commuter traffic to UBC. A combi- over which the university has no control left to wonder, how this huge increase in community development until, at least, nation of new UBC hires, active employees may account for much of the change, I resident numbers will be accommodated the promised Skytrain connection to Van- and retiring faculty who were downsizing wonder what is the role and responsibility with respect to simple activities such as couver is completed and to include in the from detached homes and many of whom of UBC for ensuring that the UNA com- grocery shopping, considering that even development plans expanded retail services remained involved with UBC activities of- munity is not just a source of income for the now the local Save on Foods often has long and facilities for the residents that the pro- fered a community with shared interests University, but that it also remains aligned line ups at the checkout. And what will be jected growth will undoubtedly require in and social connections. with its values and potential to continue to the impact of the additional thousands of order to ensure a reasonable quality of life attract world class talent to UBC? With so residents on the local traffic, never mind on within the UNA. Over time, with the dramatic increase in much market housing available to external a possible evacuation of the neighbourhood the housing cost in Vancouver and with buyers already in place, it seems that time in case of an emergency? With the excep- the neighbourhood steadily raising in its has come to consider slowing down the tion of one elementary school, I did not see

BYLAWS continued from Page 1 UBC has “big stake in making the UNA Message from Director Mike Feeley, work.” Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A An early comment from a member of the audience came in support of the WG pro- Meanwhile, the discussion of democracy at posal that “the provision limiting the num- UBC led to a comparison between property On February 13, 2019, Justin LeBlanc ber of directors from any neighbourhood to taxation at UBC and taxation in Vancouver. resigned from his position as the Direc- three be removed”. The speaker referred A panelist argued that tax money raised by tor for Electoral Area A on the Metro critically to a provision in the current by- UBC (the Services Levy) for local expen- Vancouver Regional District Board. laws limiting the number of UNA direc- diture goes farther than property taxes go Mr. LeBlanc had been acclaimed to tors from any neighbourhood to three. To for residents of Vancouver – in other words, this position during the October 2018 the unanimous approval of WG members, UBC residents enjoy a better property own- B.C. local government elections and he said the University neighbourhoods ership deal than Vancouver residents. appointed me, Mike Feeley, as his Al- (Hampton Place, Hawthorn Place, Chan- ternate Director. cellor Place, Wesbrook Place and East The UNA Board will consider further Campus) were not so different from each changes to the draft bylaws, following the After Mr. LeBlanc resigned, I agreed to other that they could not be represented as wishes of UNA members expressed in the step in as Director for Electoral Area A a whole. “All directors are elected on the forum and in an online confidential sur- until the by-election, which is expected basis that they are responsible for the UNA vey, and engage with UBC to “make such to take place by summer 2019. as a whole,” the speaker said. amendments to the Neighbours Agreement as are necessary to harmonize the bylaws While this role comes unexpectedly, I Mike Feeley The next comments referred to the UNA and the agreement.” am thrilled with the chance to serve as Board composition and WG proposal to Director for the next few months. remove all appointed directors – two direc- The UNA Chair said: “Since an agree- I look forward to hearing your views tors appointed by UBC and one director ment is being amended, the parties must I have lived and worked on the UBC and I pledge to do my best to represent appointed by Alma Mater Society (AMS). reach agreement on each issue, on some of campus for 22 years and served for a our interests with Metro Vancouver and which they may have different views. In time as chair of the University Neigh- the TransLink Mayors’ Council. And, I A resident wondered how wise it would be the course of such negotiations, it is com- bourhoods Association. And so, I feel will, of course, continue the tradition of not to have a student representative from mon that compromises will have to be that I understand my neighbourhood providing the monthly report, with the AMS on the UNA Board. “Students have made. The amendments to the agreement fairly well. But, I certainly have a lot to help of Metro Vancouver staff, to keep different perspectives that could benefit us,” relate primarily to the issue of replacing learn about other parts of the area and you informed of regional developments this speaker said. UBC appointed board members with per- about Metro Vancouver and TransLink, as well as the upcoming by-election. sons without a vote but who have the status the regional organizations on whose “Appointed directors are not accountable to of observers.” Boards I now represent the Electoral Mike Feeley residents,” another resident said at the fo- Area A community. There are many Director Metro Vancouver Electoral rum. This raised discussion about democ- The final version of the revised bylaws will regional issues that impact us includ- Area A Member, TransLink Mayors’ racy at UBC. Many residents have been be voted upon at a Special General Meeting ing transportation, recycling and waste Council on Regional Transportation known to support the idea of a UNA Board of UNA members expected to take place management, and the operation of made up wholly of elected residents who in the late spring. The vote on the amend- Pacific Spirit Park, including Wreck Email: [email protected] are UNA members. A speaker said that ments to the bylaws will be in the form of Beach, to name a few. Phone: 778-889-4299 while on the one hand, the idea of a UNA a special resolution that must be passed by Board made up solely of democratically- a 75% majority of the UNA members who elected residents is fine, on the other hand, attend the meeting. page 4 THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019 Rewarding Musical Journey: Mozart School Concerto Competition

Students were especially inspired by the ways we can share our stories through music and the power of music to move our emotions

Jee Yeon Ryu Assistant Director, Mozart School of Music Vancouver

On February 24, students from the Mozart School of Music Vancouver (MSMVan) and the community participated in the sec- ond annual MSMVan Piano and Strings Competition. This year, we had 17 pianists, 3 violinists, and 1 guitarist who shared their wonderful music with us. Our guest adju- dicator for piano competition was Alana Chan, an active music educator, pianist and conductor. Jonathan Der, a violinist, conductor, chamber musician and church organist, was our guest adjudicator for the strings competition.

Our Director, Olga Lockwood, started our The winners of the annual Piano and Strings Competition at Mozart School of Music Vancouver Annual Concerto Competition in Spring of were celebrated at the Awards Concert on March 3. Photo credit Jee Yeon Ryu. 2018 with a vision to encourage and sup- port students in our community to gain learned many new piano concerto by the Students were especially inspired by the you! Thank you also to our amazing guest more experience in ensemble playing and contemporary composers – Catherine Rol- ways we can share our stories through mu- adjudicators for their insights, inspirations to learn new repertoire, develop musical- lin, Beatrice A. Miller, and Martha Mier sic and the power of music to move our and wisdom. To all parents, families, and ity, and strengthen meaningful connection – who are devoted to writing music that emotions. We discussed about the different teachers, our gratitude to you for your con- and appreciation for the music that they offers enriching ensemble playing experi- possibilities for interpreting the music and tinued support, encouragement, and dedi- are learning to play. Young students rarely ences for young musicians. the musical ways that we might be able to cation to creating more meaningful music have opportunities to explore and perform express our ideas through our playing. All learning experiences. We hope that this a concerto, and our aim is to introduce the In creating new opportunities to learn and the students, teachers, and parents learned unique opportunity in preparing a concerto importance and value of ensemble playing perform concerto literature, we wish to pro- greatly from the stories, suggestions, and will inspire more beautiful playing and a from the very early stages of their music vide young musicians with one of the most questions that our guest adjudicators have deeper appreciation for the music from studies. rewarding experiences as a developing shared with us. many of our young musicians in our com- musician. For many of our students in the munity. Concerto is a music written for a soloist Junior Competition, it was their first time For us, performing together with our stu- and orchestra. For our competition, each playing a concerto, and performing togeth- dents and sharing our music with one an- Editor’s Note: The Mozart School of Mu- student prepared one or more movement(s) er with their teachers and accompanists as a other has been a wonderful way of building sic Vancouver (www.msmvan.com) is of a concerto and/or solo piece for strings two-piano ensemble has been a wonderful a musical community. We were thrilled located at UBC in Wesbrook Village. On with piano. All the orchestral parts were learning journey. that the students and teachers from the oth- Sunday, May 26, at The Chan Centre of performed on a second piano by the stu- er music schools and private studios have the Performing Arts, the Mozart School of dents’ teachers or accompanists. We had From our adjudicators, our students learned joined us. Many of the participants are also Music Vancouver in collaboration with the beautiful piano, violin and guitar playing, about the importance of musical expres- members of our UNA community. Vancouver Chamber Orchestra presents a and we enjoyed listening to the works by sion, playing techniques, and strategies special afternoon of piano concertos with classical composers such as Vivaldi, Mo- for developing stronger communication Thank you to all the students for sharing nine young gifted artists. zart, Haydn, and Saint-Saëns. We also and collaboration with the accompanists. your music with us. We are very proud of

Spring at UBC Botanical Garden

Katie Teed Nitobe Memorial Garden and UBC Botani- On that date, the Greenheart TreeWalk plants to the Garden Centre and are expect- ing more over the coming weeks. Check Senior Manager of Marketing cal Garden on April 1. will officially open for the season, and our Shop in the Garden and Garden Centre will back often for the best selection of unique and Communications, switch to longer hours. The Shop will be plants, many are hard to find elsewhere. UBC Botanical Garden open from 10 am to 5 pm every day. We have already received large shipments of We are thrilled to announce a special spring performance of Magnolia Musings with Celeste Snowber, our former artist in resi- It is one of my favourite times of year at dence, celebrating our magnolia collection. UBC Botanical Garden with blooms start- This has been a popular and well received ing to pop up all around the garden. A event in past years, so register early to personal favourite, the magnolias, have avoid disappointment. just started to appear with beautiful showy flowers filling the air with colour. Don’t forget that UNA residents have free access to UBC Botanical Garden and Nito- We are in the middle of spring break tours be Memorial Garden with their community with themes of pollinators, native trees and access card. We look forward to welcom- exploring Japanese culture at Nitobe Me- ing all of our UNA neigbours to the Gar- morial Garden. If you didn’t have a chance den. to attend one of our tours, please stay tuned for more tours as the season progresses. For more information on our events, pro- Magnolia campbellii ‘Borde Hill’ blooms at UBC Botanical Garden in a previous grams, hours and more, visit us online at Our admission desk officially opens at both season. Don’t miss this stunning sight this year. Photo credits Daniel Mosquin. www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019 page 5

Letter from UBC President What Music Means to Me

I was speaking to some students the other Another student chimed in, “How about chatter. You will see all kinds of emotions day and one of them asked, “What does love?” on the faces of those coming to listen. But music mean to you? Is it just entertain- after the concertmaster has tuned the or- ment?” “Elgar’s Serenade for Strings,” was my re- chestra, you can hear a pin drop, you can sponse. feel the anticipation. All eyes on the or- I was nonplussed for a moment. It was chestra. quite the question, and I wasn’t really sure “How about feeling powerful?” said a third how to answer. After a moment’s thought, student. And then look at the faces of those listening I replied that music meant everything to as the music begins. You will see eyes dart- me. “Without it,” I said, “I feel empty, I “Sibelius – Symphony No. 5, listen to the ing back-and-forth as the music darts back feel lost. It goes far beyond entertainment... French horns,” I said. and forth between the violins and celli. Nothing quite captures the entire palate of Smiles and frowns as it moves through the human emotion. Give me an emotion,” I “And what’s amazing,” I went on, “is that development. You’ll see people moving in said to the students, “any emotion.” nothing can change the mood of a person their seats. And you will see people jump and unify a room of people, like music.” to their feet in thunderous applause, if the The student replied, “How about pain?” performance has moved them. As I said to the students, the next time you To which I responded, “Listen to Mahler’s go to a concert, just sit back and observe. And you can feel a connection between the 9th Symphony. I still cry when I listen to Watch the thousand or more people filing musicians on stage – especially the soloists Professor Santa J. Ono. it!” into the concert hall. There’re all kinds of – and the audience. It’s a connection result- Photo credit Paul Joseph, UBC. ing from everyone resonating to the same musical experience.

But for me personally, it’s even more. ten and let yourself imagine. If you treat it Imagine the power of a great book. What as background music, it won’t happen. You music does is even more powerful. It picks really have to listen intently.” up where words stop and transports you to another level of human experience. It elicits “Then there is playing music,” I went on. an almost psychedelic experience, really. If “You become one with your instrument. you close your eyes you can actually imag- And sometime you feel like the music is ine the scene the composer imagines. Lis- coming from inside your brain or directly ten to Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of Animals. from your heart. And after you play, you You can imagine royal guards marching reach a place of calm, of Zen. Whatever and huge elephants, lions roaring and ex- worry you might have. However bad your otics birds soaring, roosters pecking and day might have been. Well, as Bobby Mc- tortoises plodding along in the mud or a Ferrin would say “Don’t Worry, Be Hap- beautiful, lone swan gliding across a shim- py.” mering lake. That’s what music means to me. When I finished describing this sensation, a student asked why she didn’t feel this way. Best wishes Professor Santa J. Ono Photo credit Paul Joseph, UBC. I replied, “It only happens if you really lis- President and Vice-Chancellor

Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Is Coming to UBC – and You Are Invited Hosting Congress 2019 provides said Federation President Guy Laforest. Lots of Congress programming is open to Congress 2019 is currently recruiting 1,000 an opportunity to engage and “Congress is an important moment in Can- the community. “Whether your interests volunteers in varying roles. This opportu- nity is open to everyone – including Uni- inspire the UBC community, ada each year – both as a showcase and a lie in history, literature, politics, poetry, celebration of the scholarly and intellectual sociology, media, film or fine arts, there’s versity Neighbourhoods residents – who says UBC news release excellence, creativity and leadership in the bound to be something for you,” says the wants to play a vital role in the success of humanities and social science community.” Congress website www.congress2019.ca. this event.

This summer, the University of British Co- lumbia will host Congress of the Humani- ties and Social Sciences – a unique event that brings together academics, research- ers, policy-makers, and the public for a full week of presentations, workshops, panels, public lectures, cultural events, receptions and discussion of big ideas important for Canada’s future.

The University’s theme for Congress 2019 is “Circles of Conversation.”

Jointly organised by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and UBC, the Congress will take place on June 1-7 at- tracting over 8,000 attendees. It is the larg- est interdisciplinary conference in Canada and one of the largest in the world.

“The Federation is thrilled to be working on Congress 2019 with UBC, to bring about the 88th edition of this great event,” Aerial photograph of the UBC Vancouver campus. Photo credit Hover Collective. page 6 THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019 City of Vancouver Starts Jericho Lands Site Planning

Millennia ago, Jericho Lands was a small native village on the Point Grey Peninsula; Vancouver City planners now envision this land as the site of “an urban village of the next century”

John Tompkins Editor

The next chapter in the rich history of Jeri- cho Lands – in what is now the leafy Van- couver neighbourhood of West Point Grey with spectacular view of city, mountains, and ocean – is about to be written.

This history began with the Musqueam In- dian Band and other aboriginal bands living in the area 10,000 years ago. With the 20th Century came use of the land by the Cana- dian military.

Now, the proud partnership of the Mus- queam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and MST Nations welcome the community to celebrate the launch of the planning process. Tsleil-Waututh Nation – known as MST Development Corporation – owns the land along with Canada Lands Company (CLC), pany – which has served as a custodian of Speaking of how members of the Tsleil- Jordan Mott, who lives on Main Street, said and on March 2, the owners and the City of the land since its transfer from the Cana- Waututh Nation feel about the proposed he had come to the Open House hoping to Vancouver welcomed the community to dian military – sat on stage with the chiefs, development of Jericho Lands, Chief Mau- protect the Disc Golf course he uses on Jer- celebrate the launch of the planning pro- band members, City of Vancouver Mayor reen Thomas said: “We are open about the icho Lands. This course is one of only three cess for the project Inspire Jericho: Hearts Kennedy Stewart and Vancouver Quadra project. We are excited about the project.” Disc Golf courses in Vancouver. Mr. Mott, and minds together planning a great neigh- Member of Parliament Joyce Murray. a modeller by profession, said that parks bourhood. (Please see Page 7.) The planning process is led by the City of and open spaces serve to provide the health Wayne Sparrow, Chief of the Musqueam Vancouver. It’s anticipated that a compre- and wellbeing of a city, and they have to be In the words of City of Vancouver planners Indian Band, said how imperative it was hensive redevelopment plan – with policies protected. during the welcoming ceremony, these 90 that the three bands had been well consult- on reconciliation, land use, density, height, acres of choice real estate are about to be ed by Canada Lands and the City of Van- built form, transportation, infrastructure – Mike Guiness, who lives at 33rd Avenue developed into “an urban village of the couver prior to the launch of this ambitious will be ready in two years. and Quilchena Park, also argued for the next century.” This village should one day initiative. “Full consultation” has made the protection of green space in the develop- house about 10,000 people. project work, Chief Sparrow said. A new vision for Jericho Lands will be de- ment of Jericho Lands. “Let’s keep as much veloped with the feedback from the com- green space as possible,” he said. A land- The solid turnout of up to 1,000 people for Councilor and Spokesperson Khelsilem – munity and stakeholders. scape gardener, Mr. Guiness said the high a welcoming ceremony – and two Open who represented the Squamish Nation at turnout of people at the Open House was Houses following it – at the Jericho Hill the launch ceremony gave a brief but de- Deana Grinnell, Vice President of Real good to see. “It shows people care about Gymnasium on 4th Avenue, spoke to the tailed history of his family back to the days Estate (B.C. & Ontario), Canada Lands what is happening in the community.” high level of interest in this project which when they lived on Jericho Lands. Company, said approximately 600 people has been years getting underway. attended the first Open House on March 2 A resident of West Point Grey, John Pe- “Many of our members are connected to and 300-400 attended the second event on ters hoped the City will not be tempted to The launch celebration included speeches, this land,” Khelsilem (who uses only one March 7. over-build Jericho Lands. Over-building refreshments, rounds of drumming, danc- name) said. “We are connected back to our (or over-taxing) would not be in the public ing and singing by Indigenous musicians. territory. It’s historical, and now we must In an interview with The Campus Resident, interest, Mr. Peters said. Representatives of Canada Lands Com- do the next historical thing.”

At the Open House, visitors (from left to right) Mike Guiness, Jordan Mott and John Community members view the Jericho Lands map. Peters fill Vancouver City Questionnaire on Jericho Lands planning process. THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019 page 7 Inspire Jericho: Hearts and Minds Together Planning Great Neighbourhood

The Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (collectively the MST Partnership) came together in 2014 to form a unique joint-venture partnership with the Canada Lands Company (CLC) Historic Partnership

Musqueam Indian Band Squamish Nation

The xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam) people The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dy- have been here as long as there has been namic Coast Salish Nation, comprised of land to live upon. Our traditional territory the descendants of the Squamish Language- occupies what is now Vancouver and sur- speaking Indigenous peoples who have rounding areas, and we have lived in the resided in, and governed, their territory area of our present location for thousands – covering the areas known today as Van- of years. The name Musqueam relates back couver, Howe Sound, and the Squamish to the flowering plant, məθkʷəy̓ , which River watershed – since time immemorial. grows in the Fraser River estuary. There is Squamish Nation is one of the largest First a story that has been passed on from gen- Nations in BC, with over 4,000 members. eration to generation that explains how we The majority of Squamish Nation members became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Mus- reside on several urban reserves in the cities queam) – People of the məθkʷəy̓ plant. of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver, and the District of Squamish, BC. We ac- “It was noted that in some periods the knowledge our Squamish Nation ancestors, məθkʷəy̓ plant flourished, and in some whose legacies and teachings have been periods, it could scarcely be found. It was Welcoming celebration at March 2 Open House on Jericho Lands planning process. shared from generation to generation. also noted that in some periods our people would flourish and in some periods the The Squamish Nation has become a busi- population would dwindle, perhaps by plague or war. It was in this way that we became ness incubator, with unique potential to contribute to the robust economic landscape of this known as xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam).” We are traditional hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ speaking people, city, the region and the province. As our capacity for economic development continues to descended from the cultural group known as the Coast Salish. Our people moved throughout grow, we are committed to ensuring that our people benefit from the economic activity and our traditional territory using the resources the land provided for fishing, hunting, trapping job creation taking place within the Squamish Nation’s Traditional Territory, today and for and gathering, to maintain their livelihood. Today, the Musqueam people still use these generations to come. resources for economic and traditional purposes. Our people are intrinsically connected to the lands and waters. The place referred to today Although a metropolitan city has developed in the heart of Musqueam territory, our com- as Jericho Beach is known to the Squamish Peoples as Iy̓ ál̓mexw (meaning “good land”), munity maintains strong cultural practices and traditional beliefs. Our community historians which was one of many seasonal Squamish villages along the banks of the Burrard Inlet and and educators teach and pass on our history to our people, which has always been the way beyond. The contemporary name comes from Jericho Charlie, an Iy̓ ál̓mexw resident and of our people, to keep our culture and traditions strong. prominent community figure in the early days of Vancouver.

Today, our population flourishes and we are a strong community of over 1,300 members. “This is an exciting time, and a great opportunity for everybody involved. The Jericho lands We live on a very small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian project is a way for our Nations to rebuild from the decades of harm done to our commu- Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. nities. Our work with the MST Partnership, Canada Lands and the Jericho community is encouraging for the future. We look forward to seeing the opportunities that are created in “This project is a great example of the growing role of First Nations in Vancouver and as terms of housing, jobs, cultural revitalization, and community-building – not only for our key drivers in advancing the economy of British Columbia. The Musqueam Indian Band is community, but for all communities.” excited to work alongside the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the Federal and Pro- vincial Governments, as well as local municipalities to create a legacy that will benefit the Khelsilem, Councillor and Spokesperson, Squamish Nation city and our members for generations.” www.squamish.net

Chief Wayne Sparrow, Musqueam Indian Band www.musqueam.bc.ca Canada Lands Company

Canada Lands Company is a self-financing, federal Crown corporation that specializes in real estate, development and attractions management. The company’s goal in all it does Tsleil-Waututh Nation is to produce the best possible benefit for Canadian communities and the Government of Canada. Canada Lands Company works to achieve its mandate with industry leading exper- MI CE:P KʷƏTXʷILƏM tise; the company prides itself on its consultation-based approach to pursuing community- oriented goals, environmental stewardship and heritage commemoration with all its projects We are the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, “The People of the Inlet.” We have inhabited the lands across Canada. and waters of our traditional territory surrounding the Burrard Inlet in British Columbia since time immemorial. Many generations of men, women and children have lived, had “This property is a tremendous opportunity to integrate an inclusive and innovative project families, and thrived in this area, and we have a sacred trust, a commitment to care for our while further enhancing an established community. This is our chance to achieve something lands and waters. unique. We always aim to set new standards; we’re very excited to engage the community.”

Our vision is to once again put the Tsleil-Waututh face on our traditional territory, to be Robert Howald, Executive Vice President of active participants in all social, economic, cultural, and political activities that take place on Real Estate, Canada Lands Company our lands by building strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect. “We aspire to work with the City and community to create an innovative and high-quality The Tsleil-Waututh Nation owns and operates several businesses that range from recre- new neighbourhood that reflects our partnership and enhances this evolving part of Vancou- ational facilities, real estate endeavors, to a forestry company, and a cultural tourism opera- ver. We look forward to very thoughtful conversations to help inform our planning process.” tion. These businesses strengthen our community through capacity building, revenue gen- eration and employment opportunities. We believe in thinking big and acting decisively to Deana Grinnell, Vice President of Real Estate (B.C. & Ontario), care for our lands and waters. Only through this approach can we sustain and enhance our Canada Lands Company own culture and contribute the wealth of knowledge we have to the broader community. “Canada Lands is incredibly proud of the work underway with our joint venture partner, “We’re excited about the prospect of what these lands hold for future generations, not only the MST Partnership. This historic relationship demonstrates capacity for collaboration be- for our Tsleil-Waututh people, but also for the Squamish and Musqueam and all Canadians. tween a federal Crown corporation real estate company and Aboriginal partners, not only We look forward to working with our partners, the City of Vancouver and the local com- here in Vancouver, but right across Canada.” munity to outline a vision and contribute to the dynamic growth of our city.” John McBain, President and CEO, Canada Lands Company Chief Maureen Thomas, www.clc.ca Tsleil-Waututh Nation www.twnation.ca Source: Canada Lands Company, Inspire Jericho www.inspirejericho.ca page 8 THE CAMPUS RESIDENT MARCH 26, 2019

UTown@UBC Youth Leadership Youth Tackle Meaningful Discussion on Family Day at MOA

Olivia Shaw MOA Public Programs Assistant, Youth Panel organizer and moderator

Every day is an opportunity to celebrate the gifts children and youth bring to the world, but it’s not every day that youth are given the stage and the public attention to speak on a panel and voice their perspectives about the realities they live in.

To celebrate Family Day at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) this year, seven young panelists from across Metro Van- couver joined together for a meaningful discussion in front of an audience of up to 50 people.

The panelists came from three distinct lead- ership programs – the University Neigh- bourhoods Association UTown@UBC Youth Leadership Program, the SOYL Panelists (from left to right) Kabir Hundal, Ben Torry, Maria Gesualdi, Gabbi Villarica, Aramis Hanuse, Chandelle Fraser, Youth Program offered by Fresh Roots, Morris Ling, and Youth Panel organizer and moderator Olivia Shaw. as well as MOA Native Youth Program (NYP). Growing up in Vancouver and be- preparing to face, one panelist stated that and social issues. It was also a practice of begging the question, “When is the next yond, they were connected to the lands and “older generations need to learn to accept communicating and listening and learning one? I want to apply!” cultures – and this led to a truly enriching change”, with another panelist adding that from their peers. debate. “the energy crisis is not going to stop”. Young people have the biggest stakes in the As one panelist shared later, his experience world all of us are co-creating. If they are Exploring topics ranging from climate When addressing concerns over pipeline at MOA that day opened his eyes to issues going to invest and work towards solutions change and sustainability to cultural be- projects across B.C., a panelist from the going on in his very own city, motivating of tomorrow, they deserve proper consulta- longing to Indigenous rights and politics, NYP at MOA put it simply: “It’s not if, but him to think more critically and seek out tion and a stronger public voice. the youth panelists put themselves forward when. What good is money after all if the more opportunities for meaningful discus- on this special day to share personal truths Earth has to fall apart in the pursuit of it?” sion. and advocate for issues they are passionate Editor’s Note: The Youth Panel at the Mu- about. For all involved, it was a healthy challenge The experience proved to be in demand: at seum of Anthropology was part of the an- and opportunity to critically reflect on what the end of this Youth Panel, young audi- nual Kids Take Over UBC event celebrat- When speaking about the future they are really mattered to them regarding culture ence members approached the moderator ing Family Day weekend.

UNA University Mentorship Program: One-To-One Peer Support Diana Marinescu come”; on the other hand, however, comes ic, caring, compassionate university and UBC Sauder School of the stress that roots itself from uncertainty college students who are dedicated to pro- of the future. viding impeccable guidance, knowledge Business, Marketing Co-op, and insights to senior high school students. UNA University Mentorship Students ask questions, and often they do Program mentor not have a reliable source to retrieve accu- Once a mentee of the program, students can rate answers. book sessions with mentors in their fields of interest and pertinent topics such as course Should I go to university or college? Do I planning, application processes to different pursue program X as it is in my interest or universities, building a well-rounded pro- High school senior year rolls around, and it do I pursue program Y because it’s what file, academia, high school to post-second- often brings an influx of mixed emotions. parents/counsellors/friends tell me? Are ary transitions, campus and residence life, courses in post-secondary institutions hard? maintaining balance as a post-secondary First, a sense of relief and accomplishment Which university, college and program are student, potential career paths given spe- thinking “I’ve made it, look how far I’ve best for me? Should I go to a university that cific degrees and specialization, etc. is far from home? How is student life? Will I make any friends? Will my life consist of The program strives to provide the right Fatemeh Khounsarian studying days on end and constantly pull- combination of guidance and information ing all-nighters? What if I can’t easily af- to help high school students not only un- ford tuition, what can I do? Is taking a gap cover the common misconceptions about Created in conjunction with members of year a good idea? post-secondary education but also to en- the UTown@UBC Youth Leadership Pro- courage them to become proactive and ef- gram, the UNA University Mentorship If you or anyone you know has ever asked ficient while maintaining a positive outlook Program takes place at the Wesbrook Com- any of these questions, you’re in luck. The on their future. munity Centre every Thursday after school. UNA University Mentorship Program was created to guide senior high school stu- The leader of the UNA University Mentor- For more information, please contact: dents to answer these exact questions. Any ship Program is Fatemeh Khounsarian – a Taylor Scott, UNA Youth Program and student can register for the program and third-year student majoring in honour inte- Volunteer Coordinator: schedule a one-on-one session with a men- grated science at UBC. With a great pas- [email protected] tor of their choice. sion for increasing community engagement Fatemeh Khounsarian, UNA University among students, Fatemeh established this Mentorship Program Leader: Diana Marinescu The mentorship team is a group of dynam- program. [email protected]