The Museum of Vancouver and the city of Vancouver is located within the shared, unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
These nations are hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim speaking peoples. These languages are part of the Salish Language family, which dates back many millennia.
Resources for learning about Vancouver’s Host Nations:
Developed by Musqueam Nation
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) website: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/
Musqueam Teaching Kit: http://www2.moa.ubc.ca/musqueamteachingkit/
Musqueam Place Names Map: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/our-territory/place-names-map/
Developed by Squamish Nation
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) website: https://www.squamish.net/
Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre: https://slcc.ca/
Squamish Atlas: http://squamishatlas.com/about/
Developed by Tsleil-Waututh Nation
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) website: https://twnation.ca/about/
Tsleil-Waututh Sacred Trust Initiative: https://twnsacredtrust.ca/
Takaya Tours: https://takayatours.com/
Understanding Why we Acknowledge Territory
Reuben George of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation welcoming guests to the territory at the opening ceremony for MOV’s There is Truth Here exhibition.
Public Art and Reconciliation Sites in Vancouver
Museum of Vancouver Reconciled Futures Public Art Project: museumofvancouver.ca/reconciled-futures-art-installation
Vancouver Muralfest Blanketing the City Project: vanmuralfest.ca/community-projects/blanketing-the-city
YVR Musqueam Welcome Area: yvr.ca/en/about-yvr/art/musqueam-welcome-area
Stanley Park Salish Gateway, People Amongst the People: covapp.vancouver.ca/PublicArtRegistry/ArtworkDetail.aspx?FromArtworkSearch=False&ArtworkId=424
Vancouver Convention Centre Art – Human Spirit, Successful Journey and Coast Salish Gallery: vancouverconventioncentre.com/about-us/art-project