Indigenous Placemaking

Placemaking is a process where people work together to shape a shared space. As a commitment to Reconciliation, Burnaby Public Library (BPL) is making use of placemaking to reassert and celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage. This survey asks for your thoughts on how BPL can start this work in a good way. This survey has 3 questions.

This survey is anonymous. Any data collected will only be used to inform the Indigenous Placemaking project at BPL and will not be shared with any other parties. Any personal information you choose to share through this survey will be handled in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For questions about your privacy, please contact privacy@bpl.bc.ca.

Yes, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit).
No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit).
Prefer not to answer.

Indigenous artwork including weavings, masks, installations, etc. Ex. North Vancouver City Library - Weavings, 2023 by Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph and - Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish Nation
Indigenous murals or decals Ex. Salt Spring Island Public Library - Kwatl’kwa-Salish Sea, 2021 - by Quw’utsun Tribes artist Charlene Johnny and Indigenous youth
Indigenous gardens Ex. West Vancouver Memorial Library - Swáy̓wi Temíxw, 2022, community demonstration garden
Written Territorial Acknowledgement inside the library Ex. Calgary Public Library - Land Acknowledgement bronze plaque, 2022 - by Indigenous artist Madison Tailfeathers