Monthly Archives: January 2017

A Shuswap Passion Production

Posted on January 26, 2017 | Comments Off on A Shuswap Passion Production

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip addresses the crowd at the Splatsin Centre grand opening

Did you know that in addition to reading these Shuswap Passion columns in this paper and online, you can also watch Shuswap Passion videos? Since 2011, I have produced 91 videos, most of which can be watched on my YouTube channel. While many of the videos focus on music, there are also mini-documentaries on hiking, skiing, paddling and environmental issues. My most recent video documents an extraordinary event, the December 16, 2016 grand opening of the massive new Splatsin Centre and includes clips of speeches, drumming, marching, story telling and singing. [SPLATSIN CENTRE VIDEO]

Continue reading →

Comments Off on A Shuswap Passion Production

Posted in Culture

The Haig-Brown Legacy

Posted on January 12, 2017 | Comments Off on The Haig-Brown Legacy

There is an effort underway to re-name Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park with a Secwepemc name. While it may be considered appropriate to recognize local First Nation’s over 9,000 years of life here with a name change, it would also be disrespectful to reject the contributions of one of BC’s most respected conservationists whose efforts led directly to the creation of the park. Although Haig-Brown passed away in 1976, his legacy carries on through the work of the Institute named for him that is based out of his well preserved home in Campbell River.

Continue reading →

Comments Off on The Haig-Brown Legacy

Posted in Recreation