Musqueam Through Time - Part 2
Summary
TLDRThe Musqueam people have a rich history of fishing and occupying their lands, with archaeological evidence dating back 9,000 years. Musqueam researcher Wayne Point collaborates with UBC's Museum of Anthropology to uncover and analyze artifacts, revealing an ancient culture's sophisticated lifestyle. Musqueam artist Susan Point draws inspiration from these findings, creating contemporary artwork that reflects their heritage. The Musqueam community is experiencing a cultural revival, with language programs for all ages to preserve their traditions and connect with their ancestors' way of life.
Takeaways
- 🏞️ The Musqueam people have a long history of fishing and occupying their lands, with archaeological evidence dating back 9,000 years.
- 🔍 Modern archaeological digs near the Musqueam band office have uncovered artifacts dating back 1200 years, indicating a rich cultural heritage.
- 🗺️ As one moves up the Fraser River, the age of the archaeological sites increases, with the oldest sites dating back 9,000 years.
- 🏺 The artifacts found, such as jewellery, spears, and arrowheads, reflect the sophisticated lifestyle of the Musqueam ancestors.
- 📐 The process of analyzing artifacts involves detailed work, including weighing, measuring, and categorizing materials like lithic or bone.
- 🎨 Musqueam artist Susan Point has been inspired by ancient artifacts to create contemporary art, including welcome figures at Vancouver Airport.
- 🌐 The Musqueam territory is acknowledged at Vancouver International Airport, emphasizing the connection to their ancestral lands.
- 👥 The Musqueam community has a warrior society that performs songs and dances to keep their traditions alive and engage both young and old.
- 📚 There has been a cultural revival in the Musqueam community over the past 40 years, with a focus on language and traditions.
- 👶 A Musqueam language program teaches children from preschool, integrating language with cultural practices and values.
- 👵 The Musqueam language is not just for the young; it is also being taught to adults to ensure its continued use and significance in their community.
Q & A
How long have the Musqueam people been fishing and occupying their lands?
-The Musqueam people have been fishing and occupying their lands for thousands of years, with the oldest sites dating back to 9,000 years.
What is the significance of the archaeological dig mentioned in the script?
-The archaeological dig is significant as it reveals artifacts that date back to about 1200 years, providing insights into the long history of the Musqueam people in the area.
What type of artifacts have been found at the Musqueam site?
-Artifacts found at the Musqueam site include jewelry, spears, arrowheads, and ancient artistry, which speak to the rich lifestyle that the ancestors enjoyed.
How are the artifacts analyzed at the Musqueam site?
-The artifacts are analyzed through a process that involves identifying their material, weight, measurements, and type, whether they are made of lithic (stone) or bone.
What is the inspiration behind the artwork of Musqueam artist Susan Point?
-Susan Point's artwork is inspired by the elegant design of ancient Musqueam artifacts, such as the spindle whorl.
Why is the Musqueam welcome figure at the Vancouver Airport significant?
-The Musqueam welcome figure at the Vancouver Airport is significant because it represents the traditional territory of the Musqueam people and serves as a reminder of their historical presence when visitors arrive.
How does the Musqueam warrior society preserve their traditions?
-The Musqueam warrior society preserves their traditions by presenting West Coast songs and dances to the public, keeping the community connected to their past.
What changes have occurred in the Musqueam community over the last 40 years?
-Over the last 40 years, the Musqueam community has experienced a cultural revival, which is flourishing today, including the establishment of a language program and the teaching of traditional practices.
What is the purpose of the Musqueam language program for children?
-The Musqueam language program for children aims not only to teach the traditional language but also to instill cultural teachings and lifestyle practices, ensuring the preservation of their heritage.
Why is the Musqueam language important to the community?
-The Musqueam language is crucial to the community as it is not just a means of communication but also a lifestyle and a carrier of cultural knowledge and traditions.
How does the Musqueam community engage with younger generations to preserve their history and culture?
-The Musqueam community engages with younger generations by teaching them the ancient language and involving them in cultural practices, ensuring that the youth understand and carry forward their heritage.
Outlines
🏞️ Musqueam Land and Cultural Heritage
This paragraph delves into the deep history of the Musqueam people's presence on their lands, highlighting archaeological findings that date back 1200 years. It discusses the progression of these findings along the river, with the oldest sites near Yale tracing back 9000 years. The paragraph also emphasizes the rich lifestyle of the ancestors, as evidenced by the jewelry, spears, and arrowheads found. The process of analyzing these artifacts is described, including their categorization by material type. Furthermore, it touches on the cultural revival and the influence of ancient artifacts on contemporary Musqueam art, as exemplified by the work of artist Susan Point. The paragraph concludes with a mention of Musqueam's presence in modern Vancouver, including the Musqueam welcome figures at the airport and the UBC Museum, symbolizing their enduring connection to their traditions.
🌱 Musqueam Cultural Revival and Language Preservation
The second paragraph focuses on the cultural revival within the Musqueam community, which has been ongoing for the past 40 years. It underscores the importance of the Musqueam language program, which starts in preschool and extends to adults, aiming to keep the language alive and vibrant. The language program is described as not just teaching the language but also instilling traditional values and practices. The paragraph also highlights the community's efforts to educate the younger generation about their history and culture, fostering a sense of pride and identity. The speaker expresses a desire for outsiders to understand and appreciate the strength and richness of the Musqueam nation, hoping that interactions with the community will leave a positive and lasting impression.
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Keywords
💡Musqueam
💡Archaeological dig
💡Artifacts
💡Fraser River
💡UBC Museum of Anthropology
💡Ancient artistry
💡Cultural revival
💡Musqueam language program
💡Vancouver International Airport
💡Musqueam warrior society
💡Traditional territory
Highlights
The Musqueam people have a long history of fishing and occupying their lands, with evidence dating back 1200 years.
Archaeological digs near the Musqueam band office reveal artifacts from over a thousand years ago.
The oldest sites near Yale date back 9,000 years, showcasing the ancient lifestyle of the Musqueam ancestors.
Ancient artifacts such as jewelry, spears, and arrowheads reflect the rich culture of the Musqueam people.
The processing and analysis of artifacts involve detailed examination of weight, measurements, and material types.
The spindle whorl's elegant design has inspired contemporary Musqueam artist Susan Point.
Musqueam welcome figures at Vancouver Airport and UBC Museum represent the community's heritage.
The Fisher symbol held by one of the welcome figures is a powerful Musqueam cultural emblem.
The Musqueam warrior society presents traditional songs and dances to the public, keeping the community connected to its past.
Cultural revival at Musqueam has been ongoing for the last 40 years, with programs flourishing in the community.
A language program for Musqueam children begins in preschool, teaching traditional language and lifestyle.
The Musqueam language program teaches not just language but also traditional practices and values.
The ancient Musqueam language is being taught to adults to maintain its significance in modern times.
The Musqueam community emphasizes the importance of language and culture to younger generations.
The Musqueam people aim to educate others about their history and culture through interaction and shared experiences.
The Musqueam nation takes pride in its strong cultural identity and honest, good-hearted people.
Transcripts
to find out just how long we've been
fishing here and occupying these lands
you only have to scratch the surface of
Musqueam earth
I see ridges built up along the edges
here a modern archaeological dig goes on
only a few dozen meters from our band
office these young students have joined
Musquin researcher Wayne Point who works
with the UBC Museum of Anthropology to
identify the artifacts found here in
this site area the material has been
dated back to about 1200 years as you
gradually move up River the site will
get older the oldest sites or just past
Yale and they go back to 9,000 years
Jewellery spear and arrowheads ancient
artistry found at Musqueam and along the
fraser speak to the rich lifestyle that
our ancestors enjoyed here
we process and do analysis of the
material weight and measurements and the
type of artifact is whether it's lytic
or bone before you had to look through
each of the boxes or the trays that
they're in there's time-consuming work
for people wanted to look for a certain
type of artifact like a projectile point
from this area the elegant design of our
ancient artifacts such as this spindle
whorl has inspired renowned Musqueam
artist Susan Point to create
masterpieces alongside these carved
welcome figures at the Vancouver Airport
when your plane lands at Vancouver
International Airport you're in Musqueam
that is must grooms traditional
territory that's where my ancestors
lived that's where they walked they
picked fairies they use the water to
fish they they live there another
Musqueam welcome figure is at the UBC
Museum also situated on our traditional
and distinct from totem pole seen
elsewhere these carved human forms told
people who we were this one holds a
powerful Musqueam symbol the Fisher also
inspired by our ancient traditions our
warrior society is a way for us to
present westrom songs and dances to the
public while keeping our community young
and old connected to our past
there have been many changes over the
last 40 years at Musqueam
and the cultural revival that began then
is flourishing today in our community we
now have a must be language program for
our children which begins in preschool -
squeek
it's not just learning how to speak our
traditional language within our language
it teaches us how to do things right it
describes like how to go winter
gathering the process of you know dyeing
the wool the different kind of things
that our traditions held it teaches you
how to hold yourself how to carry it
yourself it has so many teachings within
it it's it's not just a language that
you speak it's it's a lifestyle that you
live you know but it doesn't stop with
the kids
our ancient language is being taught to
adults to keep the power of the language
flourishing in our modern administration
then we have the part
my granddaughter Kristi she learns and
she understands and she speaks it our
language is very very important you know
to all of us and the younger people are
learning we have a huge population of
young people and I think they're great I
think when people realize that they have
to know a little bit of our history
first and I think if they know that have
a chance to come and meet meet Muslim
people and meet us and you know sit down
and break a little bread and you know
attempt the local way with a different
perspective enough I'd like them to go
away and say my god that's a strong
nation very proud people strong you know
and then we're honest and good people
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