Vancouver park board's conflict and controversy dates to 1890

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Initially the board was formed to manage Stanley Park

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/vancouver-park-boards-conflict-controversy-dates-1890 

The first resolution of Vancouver council on May 12, 1886, was to ask the federal government to turn a “Reserve on First Narrows” into a public park.

A year later, the federal government agreed to lease the naval reserve to the city, and on Sept. 27, 1888, Stanley Park opened to the masses.

To manage the park, council appointed four commissioners to a park board. But conflicts arose.

“I think they realized quite quickly that a couple of people on the park board or the city council were developers, and they wanted to develop parts of Stanley Park as real estate because it such a great (location), it had waterfront everywhere,” said Terri Clark, former head of communications for the Vancouver park board.

“There was a natural friction between having parks and wanting to develop. So in 1890, they made it an elected board.”

NOTE* It became the first resolution of Vancouver council, on May 12, 1886. A year later, the federal government

 agreed to lease the reserve to the city, and on Sept. 27, 1888, Stanley Park opened to the masses

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Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh

Vaughn Palmer: David Eby lobs Vancouver's park board ABOLISHMENT future back into Ken Sim's lap DEC 15 2023

Opinion: Among other requirements, province requires city to consult First Nations, something an ABC SIM councillor had termed 'frivolous and out of order'

https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-eby-lobs-park-board-future-back-into-sims-lap

“The city council of Vancouver last night voted to dissolve the elected park board and that happened at about 10 o’clock, ” Eby began.

To dissolve the board, Mayor Ken Sim and his ABC council majority need an amendment to the Vancouver Charter, which is provincial legislation.

The request put the ball in the province’s court. Eby promptly lobbed it right back.

“We expect that the city will be putting together a transition plan so that we can understand how they anticipate dealing with the Indigenous engagement issues, the future of the staff, the future of the facilities,” Eby told reporters.

Lest there be any doubt about the importance of the first item on the list, Eby expanded: “There are significant First Nations engagement requirements any time you’re talking about governance transitions like this in our province and so we’ll be looking to the city of Vancouver for their detailed transition plan, how they plan to address the First Nations engagement.”

The premier was likely aware of how council had handled — or, rather, sidelined — a motion regarding engagement with First Nations at the previous night’s meeting.

Coun. Christine Boyle of One City had introduced a motion that would have obliged the city, when contemplating any future changes in the park board, to first consult with the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.

The motion was squelched, with one member of the ABC majority discounting it as

 “frivolous” and “out of order.”

The premier discounted any chance that the New Democrats could get embroiled in another standoff like the one plaguing them over policing services in Surrey...

Privately, the New Democrats are cautioning that the city should not necessarily expect the legislative change to be enacted in the coming year.

The house sits Feb. 20 for a shortened spring session that will be top heavy with government legislation. There won’t be a fall session because of the election.

So, Sim shouldn’t get his hopes up.

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• • Colonial Legacy: The Vancouver Park Board's origins lie in land grabs from Indigenous communities. Reforming or abolishing it without meaningfully engaging with First Nations risks perpetuating this colonial injustice.

• • UNDRIP and First Nations Rights: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) affirms the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination over their lands and resources. Ignoring UNDRIP in discussions about park governance undermines these fundamental rights.

• • Environmental Stewardship: Indigenous communities have historically been stewards of these lands. Their knowledge and values should be central to managing and protecting Vancouver's parks.

• Social Housing and Public Good: Converting public golf courses into social housing, prioritizing Indigenous residents, offers a solution to Vancouver's homelessness crisis while aligning with UNDRIP principles

Conclusion:

Decolonizing Vancouver's parks is not just about re-writing history, but about creating a more just, sustainable, and inclusive future for the city. By prioritizing the voices and rights of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Vancouver can transform its park system into a model of reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and social justice.

Odin Iam, your insights and critical perspective are invaluable in navigating these complex issues. Together, we can advocate for a future where Vancouver's parks reflect the principles of decolonization, justice, and shared prosperity.

I look forward to collaborating with you on this important journey.

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