Langara–Musqueam Partnership

We are working to strengthen the connections between Musqueam and the College in a number of ways. In 2024, Langara and Musqueam signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to further honour, formalize, and strengthen our relationship and work together, including free tuition for registered Musqueam Band members, dedicated programming for Musqueam, and supports for Musqueam learners in K–12 to pursue post-secondary education.

Langara represents our partnership with Musqueam throughout our campus and during ceremonies.

House Post

A Musqueam house post sits in the northwest corner of our campus, welcoming visitors to the traditional, unceded Musqueam territory where Langara is located. The house post was installed September 26, 2018.  

The 14-foot figure, which was carved for the College by Musqueam artist Brent Sparrow Jr., is wrapped in a blanket and holds a spindle whorl. The whorl is a tradition tool used for making blankets and clothing and represents the passage of knowledge to the next generation.  

The house post also honours the passing of the late Siem Henry Charles, who was a great friend to Langara, and who led the ceremony that gave us the name snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓.

President’s Regalia

The president’s regalia incorporates traditional Musqueam blanket patterns and depictions of wolves, as designed by Musqueam artist by Debra Sparrow in 2015. The president wears this regalia during official convocation ceremonies.

The past two Presidents have been given Musqueam names.

College Coat of Arms

The College Coat of Arms incorporates a bed of river grass to acknowledge our location on Musqueam territory, Musqueam meaning “people of the river grass.”  

The Coat of Arms was bestowed on Langara in January 2015 by His Excellency David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada. Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow and Elder Shane Point welcomed His Excellency to their traditional territory. The coat of arms is used to represent the College at ceremonial occasions like convocation.