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Ceremonial opening of Capilano University's new Aboriginal student centre, made possible by an investment from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology. |
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The ceremony will be followed by a tour of the Kéxwusm-áyakn student centre and outdoor ceremonial pavilions. |
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| WHEN: |
Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 |
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Ceremony: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
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Tour: 4:30 - 5 p.m. |
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| WHERE: |
North Shore Credit Union Centre for the Performing Arts / Kéxwusm-áyakn student centre |
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Capilano University |
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2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. |
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| WHO: |
The Honourable John Yap - Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism |
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Dr. Kris Bulcroft, president and vice-chancellor - Capilano University |
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Alfred Waugh, architect - Formline Architecture + Urbanism |
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Dignitaries and Elders - Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations |
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Capilano University students, faculty and staff |
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| INFO: |
The Kéxwusm-áyakn student centre is a multi-purpose home away from home where First Nations learners can meet, study, share meals and collaborate as well as learn from in-residence First Nations Elders and visiting community members. |
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Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business, and MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale and Jane Thornthwaite, MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour, will also be in attendance. |
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| PHOTO OPPS: |
Coast Salish witnessing ceremony including blanketing and other traditional elements |
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Coast Salish performers dressed in regalia, singing, dancing and drumming |
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Ceremonial pavilion featuring cedar house posts created by Squamish carver Klatle-Bhi who will be in attendance |
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Pat Ernst Métis jazz trio performance; Carnegie Centre student drummers |