BC Legends and Mascots
Growing up in British Columbia, one is surrounded in legends and various legendary creatures. So, its not too strange that a brewing company (Kokanee mmmm…) would adopt the sasquatch as one of its ongoing advertising themes. But this post isn’t about the Kokanee Girls and their search for sasquatch.
Nope, this is about the Vancouver 2010 Mascots:
The Vancouver 2010 committee recently introduced the world to Miga, Quatchi and Sumi, the mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and inspired by local Aboriginal mythological creatures.
Sumi is an animal spirit who wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty thunderbird and runs on the furry legs of the black bear. With a name that is derived from the Salish word ’sumesh,’ meaning ‘guardian spirit,’ Sumi is passionate about the environment and is a fan of all Paralympic sports.
Quatchi, a shy and gentle giant, is a sasquatch - a popular figure in local Aboriginal legends of the Pacific West Coast. Quatchi reminds us of the mystery and wonder associated with the great Canadian wilderness. Although Quatchi loves all winter sports, he’s especially fond of hockey and dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.
Miga is a snowboarding sea bear inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations - tales of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land. Part Spirit Bear, a rare white bear unique to BC, Miga’s outgoing spirit and high energy draw her to action and adventure.
Only in BC, eh! 
Source: Vancouver 2010 via CNW
