1 Territorial Acknowledgement and Honouring

Lilach Marom; Michelle Souliere; Katelyn Bouvier; and Rachel Chong

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) takes its name from the Kwantlen First Nation.

We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt and Kwikwetlem peoples.

Proudly sharing the name of the Kwantlen First Nation, the word ‘Kwantlen’ means Tireless Runner, and is reflected in the university’s motto: “through tireless effort, knowledge, and understanding.” The representation of a wolf and salmon in KPU’s Coat of Arms, was created by former Kwantlen Polytechnic University Fine Arts student, Brandon Gabriel, nephew of the hereditary Chief of the Kwantlen People, Chief Marilyn Gabriel.

 

Image Credit: Kwantlen Polytechnic University. All rights reserved.
Image of Kwantlen Polytechnic University Coat of Arms by Kwantlen First Nation artist Brandon Gabriel.

 

 

 

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