On this Canada Day 2017, I found my way to Jack Poole Plaza in Downtown Vancouver and the big empty space of interlocking bricks immediately north of the Olympic Cauldron which was lit up to mark Canada150.
I chalked out a Giant Maple Leaf which contained a Labyrinth.
It was enjoyed almost immediately by many.
It was also walked over, invisible to many.
This City, Vancouver, has added a “+” to their Canada150 observances of the year.
That “+” is to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples and their Unceded Coast Salish Territory upon which we as settlers/colonizers now occupy.
To many in Vancouver, Indigenous People and their Territory are now seen and acknowledged.
To many elsewhere in Canada, Indigenous People and their Territory remain invisible.
Found an ideal location in #Vancouver to Chalk a GIANT #Labyrinth in outline of Canadian Flag. I need help. Is that YOU? | #Canada150plus
— HïMY SYeD (@LabyrinthsDOTca) June 30, 2017
Earlier in #JackPoolePlaza:
I Chalked a Giant Labyrinth in shape of a Maple Leaf
🇨🇦 in The Centre
|#Labyrinths #Canada150 #vancouver #YVR pic.twitter.com/NUET9KvtU1
— HïMY SYeD (@LabyrinthsDOTca) July 2, 2017
My Giant #CanadaDay Chalk Labyrinth🍥 in shape of a Maple Leaf…
🇨🇦 in The Centre.
|#Labyrinths #JackPoolePlaza #Canada150 #vancouver #YVR pic.twitter.com/PvwKK9LZd5
— HïMY SYeD (@LabyrinthsDOTca) July 2, 2017
My #CanadaDay Maple Leaf Shaped Chalk Labyrinth🍥
🇨🇦 in Centre.
| #Labyrinths #JackPoolePlaza #Canada150 #vancouverhttps://t.co/b9xchWfOIs
— HïMY SYeD (@LabyrinthsDOTca) July 2, 2017