Information: Friends of the Games

Friends of the Games: These official mascots are designed to portray the spirit of Canada and of the Games.

Sumi

Name derives from aboriginal word meaning “guardian spirit”; Sumi is guardian of the Paralympics.

With an orca’s hat, a thunderbird’s wings and a black bear’s legs, he represents transformation.

Quatchi

A sasquatch, or bigfoot, a popular character in local Pacific West Coast legends.

Said to live in the wilderness, he represents the mystery and wonder of nature.

Miga

A young sea bear – part killer whale, part bear – inspired by Pacific Northwest First Nations (NativeAmerican) tales of orcas that become bears when they arrive on land.