Bowen Recreation hosted the annual Canaday Day Reimagined at Bowen Island Community School and the Community Centre last week. Now a few years into its existence, the revamped vision of July 1 focuses on community, celebration, and reconciliation.
Visitors to the event are able to learn more about reconciliation by visiting the Project Hummingbird station, where the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action are on display. This year there was an Indigenous Food Truck along with bannock making and an Indigenous film screening.
Activities included face painting, field games including disc golf, musical performances, and a community art project. Many island organizations were also present including Bowen Island FC, Bowen Pride, Island Pacific School, Camp Bowen and Bowfest. The classic potato sack race and tug-o-war were also on display.
The day wrapped up with the traditional spray down Bowen Island Fire Department
