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Program Highlights:

• 10:30 AM - Welcome Ceremony: Tsatsu Staqayu, The Coastal Wolfpack, will lead a powerful drumming ceremony to open the day. This group of young Coast Salish members from across the Coast and Lower Mainland will also guide us in a moment of silence to reflect on the significance of the day.
  
  
• 11:30 AM - Storytelling & Craft Session: Squamish Nation author Lisa Lewis will share a meaningful children’s story in Underwater Steller's Bay, followed by a craft activity that encourages connection to Indigenous traditions.
  
  
• 11:30 AM - Tastes of Tradition: Enjoy bannock, a traditional Indigenous food, prepared by Stephanie Watts outside Courtyard Café while quantities last.
  
  
• 1:00 PM - Reflections Beneath The Waves: Hear from Squamish Nation elder and residential school survivor Bob Baker as he shares his story in Underwater Steller's Bay.
  
  
• 2:45 PM - Storytelling & Craft Session (Second Session): Lisa Lewis will hold another storytelling and craft session in Underwater Steller's Bay.