Vancouver Fruit Tree Histories and Communities Book
https://www.vancouverfruittree.com/vancouver-fruit-trees-history-and-communities
Sylvia Grace Borda, Vancouver Fruit Tree Project in conjunction and collaboration with Coast Salish Plant Nursery
2022
https://www.vancouverfruittree.com/vancouver-fruit-trees-history-and-communities
Sylvia Grace Borda, Vancouver Fruit Tree Project in conjunction and collaboration with Coast Salish Plant Nursery
2022
Vancouver Fruit Tree Histories and Communities includes Sylvia's research and an artist folio. In this publication, a multi-perspective approach is taken to examine histories of fruit and food production in the Metro Vancouver from Indigenous to settlement times. A specially designed artist folio by Sylvia is included (pp 69-72) examining histories of settler and indigenous fruits.
Of note the publication, ‘’Vancouver’s Fruit Tree Histories and Communities,” was awarded one of the City’s most prestigious awards – City Heritage Award for Education and Awareness in 2023 presented by Councillor Adrianne Carr.
More about the book
Vancouver Fruit Tree Histories and Communities profiles the unique story of fruit trees in the City of Vancouver which have shaped the City’s urban growth and residential green spaces and importantly reflecting the diverse community Indigenous and settler histories which have been integral to this narrative.
Vancouver Fruit Tree Histories and Communities also represents a multi-community collaboration of the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project and the Coast Salish Plant Nursery, writers, Sylvia Grace Borda, Catherine Friesen and Gordon Brent Brochu-Ingram, knowledge holder, SenaqwilaWyss, and many supporting cultural and community organizations including the Museum of Vancouver. It is hoped that through this publication on the history of fruit trees in Vancouver and through learning about the Pacific Northwest’s only native apple, the Pacific crabapple (Malus fusca), the Indigenous histories interwoven with the City of Vancouver’s planning and settlement can offer an important place from which to start to become aware of shared connections and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
Download a full version of the book at
https://www.vancouverfruittree.com/vancouver-fruit-trees-history-and-communities
Of note the publication, ‘’Vancouver’s Fruit Tree Histories and Communities,” was awarded one of the City’s most prestigious awards – City Heritage Award for Education and Awareness in 2023 presented by Councillor Adrianne Carr.
More about the book
Vancouver Fruit Tree Histories and Communities profiles the unique story of fruit trees in the City of Vancouver which have shaped the City’s urban growth and residential green spaces and importantly reflecting the diverse community Indigenous and settler histories which have been integral to this narrative.
Vancouver Fruit Tree Histories and Communities also represents a multi-community collaboration of the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project and the Coast Salish Plant Nursery, writers, Sylvia Grace Borda, Catherine Friesen and Gordon Brent Brochu-Ingram, knowledge holder, SenaqwilaWyss, and many supporting cultural and community organizations including the Museum of Vancouver. It is hoped that through this publication on the history of fruit trees in Vancouver and through learning about the Pacific Northwest’s only native apple, the Pacific crabapple (Malus fusca), the Indigenous histories interwoven with the City of Vancouver’s planning and settlement can offer an important place from which to start to become aware of shared connections and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
Download a full version of the book at
https://www.vancouverfruittree.com/vancouver-fruit-trees-history-and-communities
Awards:
2023 City of Vancouver Heritage Award for Education and Awareness
2021-2022 Yosef Wosk Publication Award
2023 City of Vancouver Heritage Award for Education and Awareness
2021-2022 Yosef Wosk Publication Award
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Picture (L) Heritage Award and (R) each of the award recipients, Dr Neha Shivhare,, President, Vancouver Fruit Tree Project and Sylvia Grace Borda, Guest Writer & Researcher, Vancouver Fruit Tree Project, with Deputy appointed Mayor for the awards event (May 15, 2023) Vancouver City Councillor, Adrianne Carr.