Tuesday, February 14, 2023 – Today, Mayor Maja Tait and SEAPARC Program Manager, Colleen Hoglund, were joined by T’Sou-ke Nation Artist, Shelley Davies to unveil a new park entry sign for Raven’s Ridge Park.
Davies designed the raven or SQTO as it is called in SENĆOŦEN displayed on the sign. The park name selected, with support from the T’Sou-ke Nation, to connect with the origins of the land and recognize the bird frequently seen flying over the park.
Raven’s Ridge Park is 3.99 hectare parcel at 2430 Phillips Road, dedicated to the District of Sooke as a result of subdivision in September 2014, and is home to the community multi-use sport box which opened on June 26, 2022.
Fun fact: Young ravens are fond of playing games with sticks, repeatedly dropping them and diving to catch them in mid-air – fitting in an area that supports lacrosse and hockey (as two games played with sticks).
