On October 12, 2016, First Nations communities, Vancouver Island University students, staff and faculty, public figures and community members will come together for a special celebration to honour the raising of a third totem at Shq’aphut, the Aboriginal Gathering Place at VIU.
The celebration will start at 11 am at Shq’aphut with a traditional ceremony and some speeches, followed by lunch in the VIU Gym and cultural activities.