New SeaBus terminal signs put Indigenous artwork front and centre
New SeaBus terminal signs put Indigenous artwork front and centre

By Mina Kerr-Lazenby  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Vibrant, First Nations art now welcomes commuters and travellers at Waterfront Station and Lonsdale Quay, following the installation of new signage to the TransLink SeaBus terminals. Taking inspiration from the Burrard Chinook SeaBus, which launched in July 2021 with a shiny new exterior, the installations pay tribute to the chinook salmon and the iconic role it plays as part of the ecosystem on the west coast. TransLink, in a released statement, said the signage “supports Indigenous language revitalization and preservation by creating awareness of the deep connections to the land and waters by the ancestors and current Indigenous community members.” “We’re honoured to have had Musqueam, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Indigenous artists share their sacred and unique languages, histories, and cultures

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