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How it started…
Our History
In anticipation of Vancouver’s Centennial year, coinciding with Expo ’86, the Centennial Committee at City Hall offered grants to develop ways to celebrate their community’s cultural history. A small group from Point Grey took up the challenge and established the Point Grey Centennial festival.
Point Grey Fiesta gratefully acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the unceded and traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
Since time immemorial, Coast Salish peoples have lived reciprocally with the land, harvesting and cultivating foods and medicines and practicing ceremony. The abundance of these lands and waters, which enables us to live, work, and play here today, is a result of the past and on-going stewardship and advocacy of the Coast Salish peoples.
Affiliation
The Fiesta is an affiliated group of the West Point Grey Community Centre. Our partners include the businesses and professionals on West 10th Avenue and Shooting Star Amusements, our carnival operator.
The Point Grey Fiesta operates with permits issued by the City of Vancouver, Special Events, and the Vancouver Parks Board. We would like to express our thanks to municipal staff for their support and assistance.
Our Mission, Vision & Values…
Mission Statement
The Point Grey Fiesta Committee plans and delivers a not-for-profit, community event designed for families, friends and all members of our community.
Vision Statement
The Point Grey Fiesta will be a financially self sustaining, annual, neighbourhood event that brings together sports, arts, social and business groups to share in a day of community activities. The Fiesta will reflect the image of a village celebration with a small-town parade, amateur stage performances and a carnival.
Value Statement
The Point Grey Fiesta is a volunteer-driven neighbourhood celebration where participation is open to local community groups such as sports, arts and business.
The Point Grey Fiesta presents an opportunity for both residents and businesses to reaffirm their sense of neighbourhood. The Fiesta will recognise its partners and will comply with municipal permits and policies.