JUNE 24 9:00AM - 3:00 PM JUNE 25 9:00AM - 3:00 PM HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

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1 JUNE 24 9:00AM - 3:00 PM JUNE 25 9:00AM - 3:00 PM HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

2 EY KW SES E MI WELCOME We raise our hands to you in gratitude for joining us for the 6th Annual Sasquatch Days co-hosted by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and Sts ailes. The Annual Sasquatch Days aims to share Sts ailes culture and traditions in this beautiful location on the shores of Harrison Hot Springs. As hosts, we are proud to endorse this event with the support of the Harrison Festival Society and Tourism Harrison and the many volunteers who make it possible. We are pleased for this opportunity to work together as one and encourage all of you to enjoy the beauty of the land and soak up some true Sts ailes culture! With that, here are some welcoming words from our leadership. Message from the Chief Ralph Leon, Jr., Sah-ahkw On behalf of Sts ailes I would like to welcome you, our friends and relatives to our Sts ailes territory for the 6th Annual Sasquatch Days celebration, Sts ailes started this tradition in May We are proud and honored to host such an event on our traditional village of Qwó: ls. It is awesome to see the children and youth involved as competitors in this fun and healthy activity. The canoe paddlers train every day and follow strict cultural teachings to participate in this sport. I fully commend all those who participate and support the canoe clubs. I hope you all enjoy your time here! Message from the Mayor Leo Facio The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is delighted to once again take part in the Sasquatch Days event. These races and festivities are a wonderful opportunity for the residents of Harrison Hot Springs, the Sts ailes People and visitors from far and wide to celebrate together and to enjoy ourselves along the shores of beautiful Harrison Lake. 2

3 The first Sasquatch days took place on May 23 & 24th, 1938 and was attended by some 2000 First Nations people from Canada and the United States. The Honorable A. Wells Grey, Minister of Lands from the province of BC was on hand to open the event and so was invested Chief Sespatch, honorary Chieftain of the Sts ailes. With the return of Sasquatch Days in 2012 as a joint partnership between Sts ailes and Harrison Hot Springs, we have reignited a tradition in the spirit of collaboration and friendship. THE The Sasquatch has a long and rich history for the Sts ailes and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. For the Sts ailes, the Sasquatch carries significant spiritual meaning and teachings. The word Sasquatch is an anglicised pronunciation of Sa:sq ets, a Sts ailes word that tells a story of how Sasquatch is a primary caretaker of the land. The Sts ailes oral stories about the Sa:sq ets have been passed down for generations. For the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, international attention occurred in 1957 when the Village Council launched an expedition in search of the beings. This reignited the search with the late John Green, a local resident and newspaper journalist, leading the charge which quickly spread to encompass the entire Pacific Northwest. Today, we continue to honor one of North America s preeminent Sasquatch Researchers. His memory lives on, as does the search for Sasquatch SA:SQ ETS MASK A rendering of the Sa:sq ets was carved into a mask for the 1938 Sasquatch Days and worn by its carver, Ambrose Point. This coveted mask went missing for over 70 years before it was found at the Museum of Vancouver and repatriated to Sts ailes in May The mask returned to Sasquatch Days in 2014 to lead the opening ceremonies. Today, it rests with the Sts ailes in their Siyam Awtxw Chief and Council Chambers. A replica mask is danced by the Sts ailes Sasquatch Dance Group to honor the Sa:sq ets and the Sa:sq ets mask. 3

4 JUNE 24 TH EVENT SCHEDULE 8:30am 9:00am Information Table Open Canoe Registration Open (till 9:30am) Sasquatch Procession Opening ceremony Harrison Plaza Canoe MC Tent From the St. Alice Hall to the Harrison Lake Plaza Harrison Plaza 9:30am Canoe skipper s meeting Canoe MC Tent 10:00amapprox. 3:00pm Canoe races begin watch our athletes of all ages on the Lake and cheer for your favorite canoes! Artisans and info booths open Race starting area on the beach Harrison Plaza 11:00am 12:00pm- 1:00pm 1:00pm- 2:00pm 2:30pm - -3:30pm Sasquatch Feast traditional food for sale until sold out ever have some Sasquatch Feet? Photo op with Sasquatch! Free medicine walking tour (sign up early) Free medicine walking tour (if enough are signed up) Next to Harrison Plaza Spot him anywhere! Meet at the info table at Harrison Plaza Meet at the info table at Harrison Plaza *See pages 6 & 7 for canoe schedule *No outside raffl es permitted THE STAPLE FOOD OF STS AILES Historically and today, Sts ailes culture, traditions and economic life center on fishing, including the five species of salmon: (Coho, Chinook, Sockeye, Chum and Pink), sturgeon, and the many resident fresh-water species found in the lakes and rivers of the region. Salmon has always been the main staple food for the Sts ailes, which is eaten fresh (barbecued, baked, boiled, steamed) and preserved by wind-drying, smoking, smoke-dying, salting, canning and freezing. Wild foods, notably the remains of salmon, leaf plants, seeds, nuts and game have been found in archaeological digs dating back over a thousand years on the Harrison River. 4

5 JUNE 25 TH EVENT SCHEDULE 8:30am 9:30am 10:00amapprox. 3:00pm 11:00am 12:00pm- 1:00pm 1:00pm- 2:00pm 2:30pm - -3:30pm Information Table Open Canoe Registration Open (till 9:30am) Elder prayer with opening remarks Canoe skipper s meeting Canoe races begin watch our athletes of all ages on the Lake and cheer for your favorite canoes! Artisans and info booths open Sasquatch Feast traditional food for sale until sold out ever have some Sasquatch Feet? Photo op with Sasquatch! Free medicine walking tour (sign up early) Free medicine walking tour (if enough are signed up) Harrison Plaza Canoe MC Tent Canoe MC Tent Canoe MC Tent Race starting area on the beach Harrison Plaza Next to Harrison Plaza Spot him anywhere! Meet at the info table at Harrison Lake Plaza Meet at the info table at Harrison Plaza *See pages 6 & 7 for canoe schedule CANOE ETIQUETTE Please respect the loving time and hand-power that has gone into creating these beautiful canoes. Some of these canoes are very old and looked after with loving care. Do not touch the canoes Do not walk under the canoes Canoes have the right-of-way! SASQUATCH FEAST Come enjoy yummy Sasquatch Feet (bannock) and Indian Tacos See menu posted on location 5

6 The Sts ailes People and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs WELCOME you and your Canoe Clubs to Sasquatch Days 2017 Canoe Race SATURDAY JUNE 24 TH Race # SINGLES 1 U7 2 U10 Description 3 Jr. Buckskin 4 Buckskin 5 Women s 6 Men s DOUBLES 7 U7 8 U10 9 Jr. Buckskin 10 Buckskin 11 Women s 12 Men s 13 Mixed 6 MAN 14 U7 15 U10 16 Jr. Buckskin 17 Buckskin 18 Women s 19 Men s 20 Generations 11 MAN 21 U7 22 U10 23 Jr. Buckskin 24 Buckskin 25 Women s 26 Men s RACE SEQUENCE CANOE RACE RULES 1. Skippers must have 1 foot on ground at starting line 2. All Canoes must complete a LEFT hand turn around buoys 3. NO hooking, NO holding opponent s canoe, NO clubbing 4. Jr. Buckskin <13 and Buckskin <16 ID required 5. Any conflicts will be determined by judges on shore and boats 6. In order to protest you MUST be a participant of the race and must go to the MC Table within 5 minutes of the last canoe coming to shore 7. Judges decisions are FINAL 8. Skippers meeting at 9:30am on both days, races will start at 10am 9. Travel money will be paid to all canoe clubs who register and attend races on both days 10. Prize money will be awarded after each race at MC table (next to plaza) SUNDAY JUNE 25 TH Race # 11 MAN 1 U7 2 U10 Description 3 Jr. Buckskin 4 Buckskin 5 Women s 6 Men s 6 MAN 7 U7 8 U10 9 Jr. Buckskin 10 Buckskin 11 Women s 12 Men s 13 Mixed DOUBLES 14 U7 15 U10 16 Jr. Buckskin 17 Buckskin 18 Women s 19 Men s 20 Generations SINGLES 21 U7 22 U10 23 Jr. Buckskin 24 Buckskin 25 Women s 26 Men s Thank you for sharing in this exciting event and we hope you enjoy our beautiful village! 6

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8 The Original Sasq ets Mask at 1938 Sasquatch Days The replica Sasq ets Mask that is danced today 8

9 LEGEND 1 - Canoe Unloading Zone 2 - Harrison Plaza & Artisans 3 - Canoe Registration 4 - Race Starting Area 5 - St. Alice Hall 6 - Boat Launch 7 - Visitor Centre 1 2 HOT SPRINGS RD DRIVE ESPLANADE AVE. EVENT MAP IVER IR MIAM LILLOOET AVE. RV & L OW OVERF G PARKIN 3 6 EVENT MAP 9

10 ACCOMMODATION & RV CAMPING SITES EMERALD ALDER HOT SPRING RD. MCDONALD DRIVE MCDONALD DRIVE Hotels - Motels - B&B s 10 CHESTNUT NE PI 6 RV - Camping 1 Bungalow Motel Harrison Retreats Glencoe Motel Glencoe Motel Harrison Spa Motel Hot Springs RV Harrison Beach Hotel Harrison Village Motel Harrison Heritage B&B Hot Springs Villa Motel Harrison Springs 12 Camping & RV Park Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Ramada Harrison 10 Hot Springs Springs RV Resort Sasquatch Prov. Park Overflow Camping

11 5 ST. ALICE 7 10 HOT SPRING RD. CEDAR I MIAM R POPL A MAPLE. 4 E.. AVE. LILLOOET AV R RD MIAMI RIVER RD 2 ESPLANADE RI V E BALSAM WALNUT 0 3 CHEHALIS EA GLE HO EC SP E C RU IF T ITH DR ISM NA 1 WO OD ROCKWELL DRIVE 14 11

12 This event is brought to you by the following; Platinum Sponsor The Agassiz Harrison Gold Sponsor Tourism Harrison proud sponsor of Sasquatch Days & Hot Springs Harry wish all participants a great event!