To sign the word “seemed,” make the ASL “S” handshape and move it in a circular motion near your chin.

To sign the word “beer,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your pinky finger and thumb while keeping the other fingers curled in. Hold the fist near your chin and twist it slightly twice.

To sign the word governor, use two open palms facing outwards and make a small circular motion in front of your chest with both hands.

To sign the word “Vancouver,” use the ASL letter “V” handshape and move it in a small circular motion on your chest.

To sign the word “awareness,” form the letter A with your dominant hand and place it near your forehead, then move your hand forward and slightly down while keeping your fingers together. This sign represents being mindful and conscious of…

To sign the word “vat,” make a closed fist with your dominant hand and tap your index finger on your other hand’s palm twice. Then, move both hands in a circular motion in front of your body.

To sign “oak,” form the letter “O” with your dominant hand and trace the shape of an “oak” tree in the air in front of you.

To sign the word “catholic,” use the letter “C” handshape and make a circular motion over your chest.

To sign the word “province,” use the ASL sign for “land” or “territory” with the added motion of drawing a horizontal line across the palm of the non-dominant hand.

To sign the word “shell,” make a fist with your dominant hand and hold it in front of your body. Then, extend your index and middle fingers to create a “sh” shape and tuck your thumb under your remaining fingers.…