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Bob Baker, Cultural Advisor,Performer. Bob Baker
(Squamish Ancestral name is S7aplek, Hawaiian name is Lanakila)
is co-founder and Spokesperson for Spakwus Slolem (Eagle Song)
the most reputable Dance Group of the Squamish Nation.
Born
and Raised Squamish, Bob has been exercising his Culture through
Singing, Dances, and various presentations, for over 35 years
. Accomplishments range from revival of Sea-going Canoes and
traditions, to Cultural projects such as the 27 ft. Grandmother
Welcome Figure, at Ambleside Beach Park, to dance presentations
in Taiwan, Hawaii, Japan, Switzerland, (Montreaux Jazz Festival),
and opening Ceremonies for Western Canada Summer games, Nation
Aboriginal Hockey Championships, International U18 Lacrosse
Championships, and recently, opening ceremony for the Canada
Aboriginal Music Awards. To Blessing Ceremonies for B.C. Ferries,
in Flensburg, Germany and the Tallships flotilla Blessing Ceremony
here at English bay, Vancouver. On-going performances and projects
continue through-out the Lower Mainland, Vancouver, Squamish-Whistler
and Vancouver Island.
In the warmer
months Bob can be found training in the traditional dug-out
war canoes, as well as the Great Sea-going Canoes, and as a
steersman for Tribal Journeys, and the Pulling Together Journey,
visiting Villages along our beautiful coasts of British Columbia
and,Washington State. |