By Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Shore News Canoes are deeply embedded in səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) history and culture, and one member is helping share that story in a museum exhibit. Mekwalya (Zoe George)’s exhibit táywilh | snəxʷəɬ is currently on display at the Vancouver Maritime Museum, featuring canoe and paddles, history and interviews she conducted with family members highlighting the importance of war canoeing. “I thought, what better way to do research than to share about canoeing and canoe culture, just because it is a really big part of my community’s life and a lot of other First Nations communities on the Lower Mainland,” George said, who also has Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) ties. George’s work is supported by the Clear Seas Indigenous Internship Program, which provides Indigenous post-secondary…
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