Spoken Treasures – Totem Walking Tours
Tour Description: Join us as we walk and share the values of our art, our stories, history, & our community today – Spoken Treasures! Northwest Coast and Coast Salish art define and express a rich history, worldview and tribal way of living for our people, the shíshálh (Sechelt) First Nations people who have lived here for generations. We invite you to join us as we journey our village via a leisure walk to view totems, stone sculptures and historical buildings and sculpted monuments. What better way to learn the local history, lore and current events then by the locals.
This tour includes a local guide and cultural ambassador who will provide interpretation of the history of Sechelt, discuss our clan organization, legends and stories of the people as expressed through our totems, welcome figures and sculptures. Highlights include the history of contact, the resileances and teachings of our ancestors, the revitalization of culture, art, and the fascinating tales of Emily Carr and her visits to our shíshálh village during the 1930’s.
Indigenous Tea is included.
Start Time: 2 pm End Time: 3:30 am
Duration: 1.5 hours Community Rate: $30/pp (Discounted for Retail Rate pp $60.00)
Dates: May 16th 2018 (Wednesday)
Guide: Candace Campo, shishalh cultural ambassador guide, anthropologist and teacher.
The duration of this tour is approximately 2.0 km. The physical level is moderate.
Group Size: 20 Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40
This is a group tour program. Advanced booking is required.
What to bring: Please ensure to wear comfortable walking shoes and or runners. Dress for the weather. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen on sunny days. We do tours on light rainy days. Jackets with water resistant protection, a cap or hat or small umbrella will do you just fine. If you do not have an umbrella let us know and we can provide you one.
How to book: You can contact us at info@talaysay.com or contact Nancy Denham at nancy_denham@sunshine.net or call her at 604-740-6400 or book directly on-line here on our site.
