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B.C. woman pushes back against request to take down Indigenized Canada flag

Beryl Parke, a member of the Haida Nation living in Campbell River, was instructed by Proline Management on June 25 to remove her Indigenous-themed Canada flag, which she had displayed on her unit overlooking South Dogwood Street, by July 2.
Parke purchased the flag, re-imagined by late Kwakwaka'wakw artist Curtis Wilson to symbolize Indigenous pride and reconciliation, to celebrate National Indigenous History Month in June.
Parke expressed that the complaint likely arose because of the flag’s Indigenous design and shared her distress in her role as an Indigenous elder, especially since she frequently observes other flags displayed on nearby buildings.
She referenced Canadian legislation that prohibits strata corporations from banning the display of the national flag and acknowledges the legitimacy of other flags, while the strata manager maintained that their decision was not motivated by racism.
Parke intends to continue displaying the flag until Labour Day and mentioned that the topic will be addressed at the upcoming strata council meeting, stressing that this is an important issue she is not willing to ignore.

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