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Special Projects
 


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Qeseq Totem Pole

Public Art is one use of Tax Revenue, and it is also an opportunity to share our culture with visitors.

The pole was designed by Clarence Dick Jr. based on the legend of Qeseq.

Clarence and Fabian Quocksister carved the pole on site at our Band Office to the delight of staff and visitors.

We unveiled the pole at our 3rd Annual Open House, June 24, 2006.

...more on the totem


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Hayasen Playground

The playground has been a community driven project, spearheaded by David Dick. Kate-Lyne Joseph won the naming contest, with 'Hayasen' which means 'to play' in theLekwungen language.

The playground is open to all residents of Songhees and their guests.

playground slides

Drainage Improvements

In 2005, our drainage system was re-designed to collect the water as it moves from the high end of Cooper Lane towards the lower end at Craigflower and Admirals Roads.

 

New sidewalks were added to Cooper Road to improve pedestrian safety and reduce speed.

     

 



Annual Open House

Each year we invite our residents, neighbors, service providers and friends to join us in a celebration of our Community.

OH staff
Songhees Staff

brad drumming
At our 3rd Annual Open House, June 24, 2006 we held a grand opening for the Bylaw Office and Youth Centre, and unveiled the Qeseq Totem Pole.

open house BBQ
In addition to sharing a BBQ, we had information exhibits, artist vendors and lots of entertainment


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Songhees Band Council

elder's table
Elder's Table


bylaw office grand opening
Grand Opening
June 24, 2006


Bylaw Office / Youth Centre

We renovated a portable building to create our new Bylaw Office.

We were able to partner with funding for youth initiatives and include a new Youth Centre in the building.

gary dancing

 

 

Bear Totem

Songhees Taxation contributed to the purchase and installation of the Bear Pole by Barry Sam and Smokey Sam.

 

The Bear Pole was unveiled April 25, 2006. The Pole is Dedicated to Our Elders and Fallen Warriors.

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