Vancouver 2010 Mascots Review

ancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Wintercream-colored sub-species of the black bear
Games is Canada's time to showcase itslocated along the central West Coast of British
exceptional athletic achievements. The spectacularColumbia. According to First Nations' legend,
cultural performances show the world thatKermode bears were turned white by Raven to
Canada is a community of immense diversity filledremind people of the Ice Age. Orcas are revered
with talented people.by West Coast First Nations as travelers and
Mascots have become important and popularguardians of the sea.
representatives of the Olympic and Paralympic2. Quatchi is a young Sasquatch who comes from
Games. They bring warmth, fun, and excitementthe deep Canadian forests. The Sasquatch is a
to the games. Tourists from all over the worldwell known character in local native legends of the
delight in the antics of these lovable mascots.Pacific West Coast. Quatchi enjoys exploring new
Each host Country and region designs theirplaces and making new friends. Quatchi is a
mascots to represent the culture and ideals ofbashful and kind Sasquatch. He has a long brown
that country. The mascots are often thebeard and blue earmuffs. His large size makes him
storytellers of the games and symbolize thea bit uncoordinated. Quatchi's favorite sport is
values of the athletes. The host province of thehockey and his dream is to become a famous
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games isgoalie. He is eager and understands that working
British Columbia but contributing provinces andhard is a key component of realizing your dreams.
territories include Ontario, Newfoundland and3. Sumi is an animal spirit who lives in the
Labrador, Manitoba, and the Yukon. The four hostmountains of British Columbia. Sumi's name comes
First Nations include: Lil'wat First Nation, Musqueamfrom the Salish word Sumesh which means
First Nation, Squamish First Nation, and theguardian spirit. He has wings of a Thunderbird that
Tsleil-Waututh First Nation.allow him to fly and the furry legs of a bear. The
The role of the mascot has made significantbear often represents strength and friendship.
advancements. Imagination and creativity areSumi is a leader dedicated to protecting and
poured into mascot designs resulting in aconserving our water, land, and the critters that
tremendous line of collectables, toys, and othermake it their home. Sumi loves every sport of
mascot paraphernalia. Canada and the province ofthe Paralympic games.
British Columbia have carried on the tradition of4. Mukmuk is a small and sociable Vancouver
creating mascots that emanate pride, celebration,Island marmot. Mukmuk gets his name from the
diversity, inspiration, and the Olympic spirit.word 'muckamuck,' which is Chinook dialect for
Vancouver 2010 Mascots'food.' Mukmuk loves to eat and cheer for the
1. Miga is a snowboarding sea-bear inspired by theathletes during races and games. His favorite
First Nations' legends of the Pacific Northwest.foods are berries and mountain flowers. He is an
Miga is part sea-bear and part orca whale and hashonorary member of the mascot team.
been described as mischievous and outgoing.These sweet and cuddly mystical creatures
Snowboarding is Miga's favorite winter sport. Shesymbolize the strength and transformation of the
is a young sea bear who lives in the ocean withathletes while showcasing First Nation culture.
her family pod, beyond Vancouver Island, nearAudiences will find the mascots of the Vancouver
Tofino, British Columbia. Miga is part Kermode2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
bear, a rare white bear that only lives in Britishentertaining, educational, and memorable.
Columbia. The Kermode bear is a rare white or