White Rock’s city hall permanently raises Semiahmoo First Nation’s flag
Posted October 1, 2022 11:11 am.
Last Updated October 1, 2022 11:38 am.
The City of White Rock is honoring local Indigenous communities by permanently raising a flag at city hall.
The Semiahmoo First Nation’s flag was raised by Chief Harley Chappell and White Rock’s Mayor Darryl Walker at a flag blessing ceremony on Friday.
The flag is meant to reflect the city’s commitment towards reconciliation, and honour the strength of survivors of the residential school system.
“The flag will serve as an enduring visual reminder of White Rock’s location on the traditional territory of the Semiahmoo people and of the City’s commitment to its partnership with the Semiahmoo First Nation,” the city posted in an announcement.
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Join us at White Rock City Hall at 10 a.m. where the Semiahmoo First Nation flag will be permanently raised. (1/2) #WhiteRockBC pic.twitter.com/G34wORxy36
— City of White Rock (@whiterockcity) September 30, 2022
“The raising of the Semiahmoo flag at White Rock City Hall is a proud moment for the Semiahmoo people. Those who see it will be reminded that they are walking on the traditional territory of the Semiahmoo,” Chappell said in the announcement.
Several other municipalities in B.C. have also permanently raised First Nations flags, including Cranbrook and Nanaimo.
