Shunivai Ashoona – Curator’s Choice Spring 2024
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The recent announcement of Shuvinai Ashoona’s remarkable achievements are to be celebrated given that she’s now a distinguished recipient of the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
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Coast Salish Connections: Making it Flow Exhibition Opening | February 2024
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Following the success of our recent exhibition, "Coast Salish Connections: Making it Flow," we are drawn to reflect upon the memorable experience it offered.
Enhanced by the evocative traditional song played by Xwalacktun during the
International Women’s Day
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Celebrating the essence of creativity and determination, on this International Women's Day, we spotlight Cori Savard, a distinguished figure in the world of West Coast Indigenous art.
Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii
Gwaai Edenshaw – Curator’s Choice Winter 2024
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In the heart of the Ts’aalth clan, Gwaai (Hluugiitgaa) was born in 1977, inheriting a legacy steeped in the rhythmic cadence of carving tools. His parents, Jenny Nelson and
Pacific Pathways: A Canvas of Connection
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In recent years, there’s been a growing emphasis amongst Indigenous artists on global cultural exchange and collaboration. As such, the gallery welcomed a recent visit from the Honourable Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal
Fall 2023 Curator’s Choice | Salish Weave Design
blog"My inspiration comes from wherever. It follows me wherever I go." - Jody Sparrow
2023 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award Winner: Ningiukulu Teevee
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With her mesmerizing and distinctive artistic style, Inuit graphics artist Ningiukulu Teevee has emerged as a masterful storyteller through her captivating drawings and prints. Today, we at Coastal Peoples
Canadian Truth & Reconciliation Day | A Sacred Journey of Healing
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On September 30th, we gather as one heart to recognize and pay tribute to the significance of Canadian Truth & Reconciliation Day.
Within the Coastal Peoples Gallery family, we carry a glimmer of hope as reflection inspires a path toward harmonious
Focus On: Kenojuak Ashevak
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“It makes me very happy. It’s not just art. It’s something for my life.” - Interview 2013, Kenojuak Ashevak
At the IAF, our minds are never far from Kenojuak Ashevak, CC, ONu,
Focus On: Jaco Ishulutaq
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You may know your own version of this story, but the legend of Sedna goes something like this: a young woman, thrown into the sea, tries to cling onto
Mentors – Curator’s Choice Summer 2023
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For generations, mentoring has been the cornerstone of a thriving First Nations arts community. This summer, we’re highlighting the traditional practices of apprenticeship amongst the artists that continue today.
Our
Celebrating Nunavut Day 2023 | Stories of Sedna
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In honour of Nunavut Day, we celebrate the stories of Sedna, the spirit of the sea, and the marvellous works of art she has inspired.
Since the very first stories
Indigenous Peoples Day | The Ways We Are Woven
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Singing in the tall grass, Frog hides as Raven perches upon a branch, searching for lunch. Beneath Ravens’ wits and talons, Spruce listens quietly. Spruce spreads their branches in
Adonis David – Curator’s Choice Spring 2023
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As cherry blossoms decorate the trees and winter becomes a faint memory on the cobblestone streets of Gastown, a new season ushers in a wave of excitement and fresh
International Women’s Day
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Today we honour and appreciate women around the world. For time immemorial, women have held together our existence through their multifaceted and collective brilliance. On this particular day of
Margaret August – Curator’s Choice Winter 2023
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ART AS IDENTITY
As you stand before any work of art, the voice and identity of the artist embrace your senses with open arms. Art and identity are intertwined in
Caring for Community | Good things come in Threes
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As the days grow shorter and twinkling lights line the cobblestone streets of Gastown, we invite you to our Gallery for a late-night community event.
Gastown Thursdays are back and
Robert Davidson – Curator’s Choice Fall 2022
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ART AS LANGUAGE In the vibrant language of Pacific Northwest Coast art, Robert Davidson RCA is renowned as a distinguished storyteller. The importance of oral traditions to
Celebrating Nunavut Day 2022: Ashevak Adla
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This Nunavut Day on July 9th, we're highlighting Cape Dorset artist Ashevak Adla (b. 1977) who is the eldest child of Kumajuk and David Adla.
On the matrilineal side of
Trace Yeomans – Curator’s Choice Summer 2022
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"In the past, I have done a lot of pieces that reflect on my lineage and culture. I am very proud of my (dual) heritages and find (each
National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st, 2022
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In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of Indigenous Peoples Day, we are also celebrating the beginning of International Decade of Indigenous Languages from 2022-2032 as declared by the United
Yeomans Trilogy Exhibition Opened 2022
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On June 4th, our first family-focused exhibition 'Yeomans Trilogy' opened featuring the works of Don, Trace and Kyran Yeomans.
Their combined collections of both contemporary and traditional artworks
Moy Sutherland – Curator’s Choice Spring 2022
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“For me, the meaning of life is to learn of and understand my cultural surroundings, so that this knowledge can be preserved and used in everyday life. Like our
International Women’s Day 2022 – March 8th
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"I have always been interested in the Inuit traditional stories. When I was a student in high school, storyteller Mialia Jaw would come to our school. I was so