The University of Victoria is raising new banners on campus that celebrate the Lək̓ʷəŋən Nation’s origin story. The university will display 48 banners designed by Lək̓ʷəŋən master carver and artist Dr Clarence “Butch” Dick that depict the story using a contemporary approach. “It is said that our peoples’ existence came from the killer whale, to sea wolf, and then to wolf, with the eagle as the powerful messenger sharing this part of our People’s history,” said Dick. UVic President Kevin Hall said that the banners demonstrate the university’s commitment to providing a welcoming and respectful environment.
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