Snuneymuxw Blanket Ceremony

SFN Elder C’tasi:a Manson hounors local Gabriolans

An Indigenous blanket ceremony is a deeply sacred tradition used to honour an individual’s achievement, mark a major life transition, or show deep community respect. It provides physical and spiritual protection that wraps the recipient in the community’s respect. A blanketing ceremony shows respect for those who have made an important contribution to community in some way.

This Blanketing Ceremony will honour several individuals recognized for their role in holding passion in one or more of five different categories dear to our island – the Land, the Waters, the Fauna, the History/Heritage, and the Ecology of Gabriola.

Several local organizations have been invited to put forth the name of someone from their group who they feel merits recognition this way, in addition to two individuals put forth by Elder C’tasi:a

Those who are being honoured include:

• Nick Doe – editor of the Museum’s SHALE journal, and who writes on Gabriola’s history, prehistory, ecology, geology and more
• Deb Ferens – The Commons
• Phyllis Reeve – former owner of Pages Resort & Marina, and local historian/writer

This ceremony is open to everyone. Please come and join us at the museum to celebrate those who have made a difference.

Followed by refreshments (finger food and beverages).