It was deemed extinct. But now pentl'ach has been declared a living language in #bc
“The reclassification of pentl'ach and its addition to B.C.'s official list of #indigenous languages, was the result of linguistic and admin work by the #Qualicum First Nation, with support from the First Peoples' Cultural Council.”
A local First Nations language that was almost gone, has been recovered after some amazing and dedicated work. Welcome back pentl'ach (pronounced "PUNT-lutch”)
I find this old building unique and inspiring. I photographed it many times over the years from different angles, in different time of year and day. This photo was taken earlier this week. Located on the traditional territory of the #Qualicum First Nation.
#CameronLakeFire this morning. Citizen reports have it 50ft from #bchwy4. I just drove through on my way to work. Beaufort Park is closed. Looks like they have a pump and fire lines set up that go across the road (somehow) and up into the bush. The smoke is incredibly thick but mostly going away from the lake and road up into the valley. There has only been one other fire in living memory near here. It was on the other side of the lake. It was NOT in May/June. It should be raining. #ClimateChaos
BC Wildfire has finally updated their online information as of 7:17AM today. The fire, which they call Cameron Bluffs, remains out of control (ie. “A wildfire that is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts.”) and has grown from 20 to 25ha. #BCwildfire#fire#CameronLakeFire#bcwildfires#PortAlberni#Qualicum#CathedralGrove