Musqueam

Our campus is located on Musqueam territory. We are grateful to be on this land and we recognize our responsibilities of upholding the name snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ and our relationship with Musqueam.

Pins featuring the Langara Coat of Arms
Dr. Paula Burns wears the president's regalia during convocation ceremonies
The Musqueam house post on campus wears a blanket and holds a spindle whorl
The Musqueam flag flying at Langara's main campus

Langara and Musqueam

snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓

Musqueam honoured Langara with the name snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓, which means “house of teachings” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
Naming ceremony

Langara–Musqueam partnership

Langara represents this partnership throughout campus and during ceremonies.
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Musqueam learners

Supports include free tuition for Musqueam Band members and dedicated programming for Musqueam.
our commitment

Strengthening our relationship

In 2024, Langara and Musqueam signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to further honour, formalize, and strengthen our relationship and work together.
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From left: Rosalind Campbell, Tamara Vrooman, Dr. Paula Burns, Premier David Eby, Minister Diane Lebouthillier, Chief Wayne Sparrow, Gail Sparrow, MP Wilson Miao, Wendy Grant-John, and Adam Palmer.