Category Archives: Vancouver

An anecdote about naming and language:

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

In the summer of 2010, an idea was circulated in the press that concerned the suggested renaming of Stanley Park in recognition of the Squamish village once located within the present boundaries of the popular tourist destination. With the heightened … Continue reading →

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First Nations Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

I think this Facebook inspired tweet gives my best reflection on the complicated nature of both the contested land, my own identity and the rise of social media in our contemporary world. My tweet is “First Nations Relationship Status: It’s … Continue reading →

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Thinking through the task

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

So started to think about what it is that I want to say for the project. My name is Phillip Djwa. I’ve lived in Vancouver all my life, with some years out for work and school. I was born in … Continue reading →

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Hot Spot

Posted on January 9, 2011 by lornabrown

I love this billboard. It’s a rare example of how a familiar sort of object can carry irony right up from its underpinnings. In this most regulated city, it maneuvers its way past being out of place, and brings the … Continue reading →

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Origins myth

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

The project started when I was out for a run around False Creek last winter and, crossing the Burrard Street bridge, I saw the digital billboard for the first time. I’d been using social media, twitter especially, for a little … Continue reading →

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