Bella (the cost of shipping was also
donated) where work on the canoe began. It
turned out to be fortunate that two logs
had been purchased as the larger was found
to have cracks. The second, a forty foot
log, was carved into a 36 foot canoe and
elaborately decorated with traditional
artwork.

Although the journey could have been made
quite quickly, the canoe trip was scheduled
over a full month to allow for stops at
Native communities all the way down the
coast. "It was a cultural renaissance—a
reaffirmation," said White. Traditional
dances and feasts were held in a number of

The new Student Development Centre for
Women's Access and Career Planning is
inviting faculty members to come and see
their facilities in M building on October
2 from 12 to 2 pm. There will be punch and
appetizers laid on, so those intending to
come are asked to RSVP to Yvonne McColl,
Coordinator at local 2536.

Brian White (back row far left) poses with canoe and canoe carvers in Bella Bella.
Frank Brown is not in the picture—he took it.

cont. Project involved an entire community

towns, culminating with an official
reception at Expo on August 30.

Frank Brown still has a few courses to
finish up at Capilano College, but his
future plans are in Bella Bella where he
intends to set up a youth training program
and work on a tourism centre for cruise
ships. It seems clear that anyone with his
enthusiasm and dedication, not to mention
the support of his community, will turn
whatever project he works on into a solid
success.

New faces/jobs

Welcome to Karyn Schmid, who won the
competition for the position of Media
Centre Assistant I, and Tanya Cooke, who
was hired as Media Centre Assistant II.

UNCLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: Expo 3 day passes - 1 adult $35,
1 youth $15. Call Pat Biggins, local 2111
or 980-0959.