MARKING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day — in the midst of National Indigenous History Month — across the land now known as Canada, and we want to take this time to acknowledge and recognize the lasting legacy, diversity and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis People.

At @salmonnbannockbistro — Vancouver’s only Indigenous owned and operated restaurant — Owner and Co-Founder Inez Cook and her team will be marking the occasion by serving up a Salmon BBQ today from 3-9 p.m. at 1128 W Broadway.

Cook, who grew up in Vancouver and is a proud member of the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola and co-author of the children’s book ‘The Sixties Scoop’ with @eaglespeakerpublishing, said in a recent BBC interview that she wants to “offer more than just good food … I want it to be a path for people to learn about Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. The First Nations face a lot of prejudice and ignorance, but if we tell our stories and share our traditions through food, we can go some way to overcoming it. Food can help build bridges.”

Our Chef friend and founder of @onearrowyvr Heat Laliberte also gave a shout-out to his favourite Indigenous owned businesses to support and follow, including @sriracharevolver, @mr.bannockcoffeehouse, @spiritbearcoffeecompany and @sectionthirtyfive, and we also want to show some love for Westbank’s @kekulicafebannock on this day.

Stand tall. Stay strong. Show love. Support local.