Talking Trees – Porpoise Bay Edition
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Meeting Point: At the interpretive sign near the playground
Max Capacity: 20 guests
Admission: Complimentary (Registration required)
As part of syíyaya Days, join us for a powerful forest walk in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. syíyaya (meaning “relatives” in she shashishalhem) is a celebration of shared history and unity between Indigenous and settler communities on the Sunshine Coast. On this tour, Cultural Land Ambassadors will share ancestral teachings, traditional ecological knowledge, and cultural stories held by the trees. This is not just a walk; it’s an invitation to listen, learn, and reconnect to the land in a spirit of reconciliation and mutual respect.
This is not a hike, but a gentle, conversational walking tour suitable for all ages and abilities.
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing (rain or shine)
Water bottle
Curiosity and an open heart
Waivers:
Waivers will be provided onsite prior to the tour. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in.
This complimentary tour is presented as a community offering by Talaysay Tours in partnership with the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, the District of Sechelt, and the shíshálh Nation.
