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Musqueam flag
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DesignA white Canadian pale on a teal field, with an arrowhead in the centre depicting a salmon leaping above a net.
Designed bySusan Point

The Musqueam flag represents the Musqueam Nation and people. It was designed by Musqueam artist Susan Point,[1] who also helped design the flag of Nunavut.[2] The design of the flag is a white Canadian pale on a teal field, with an arrowhead in the centre depicting a salmon leaping above a net.

The flag was permanently raised on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia during a public ceremony on February 25, 2019.[1][3] The act was meant to symbolize the university's commitment to furthering their partnership with the Musqueam people, as the Vancouver campus is located on unceded Musqueam territory.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Raising the Musqueam Flag: Acknowledging the past, recognizing our future responsibilities". University of British Columbia. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Bramham, Daphne (March 17, 2019). "Daphne Bramham: By reflecting the past, Susan Point's public art defines the urban landscape". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "Musqueam flag raised at UBC". Salish Sea Sentinel. Retrieved April 9, 2020.