A park in Chemainus now has signage in Hul’q’umi’num.
Penelakut Tribe Elders helped unveil new park and trail signage at Wul’aam (Echo) Park in Chemainus, as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations on Tuesday.
Three trailhead kiosk signs, as well as trail markers throughout the 20-hectare park, include names in English and Hul’q’umi’num.
The signs were developed by students from Penelakut School and area Elders to share traditional knowledge and language.
“This project is a wonderful testament to the immense knowledge shared by Penelakut Elders,” District of North Cowichan acting Mayor Debra Toporowski said in a release. “These signs will also be a tremendous resource for trail users, who can learn traditional knowledge and some words in Hul’q’umi’num as they enjoy the park.”
Wul’aam Park is located in an area between the Trans-Canada Highway and Chemainus Road.
Wulaam Park Kiosk sign highlighting the parks name in Hul’q’umi’num. Supplied by the Municipality of North Cowichan
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