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Haida weaver Isabel Rorick wins Aboriginal Achievement award

International Women’s Day

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
Nunavut Day Ashevak Adla Cape Dorset Inuit artist

Celebrating Nunavut Day 2022: Ashevak Adla

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
National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st, 2022

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 Don Trace Kyran Yeomans

Yeomans Trilogy Exhibition Opening 2022

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
Corrine Hunt Indigenous Artist Kwakwaka'wakw Tlingit

Gathering Exhibition Opening | Corrine Hunt 2021

On September 25th, the gallery celebrated it's first exhibition opening in almost two years with Corrine Hunt's solo exhibition 'Gathering: It's good to see you (again)'. Corrine's progressive contemporary style
Mary Simon Canada Governor General

Celebrating Nunavut Day 2021: Mary Simon

Coming together on July 9th to celebrate Nunavut Day is especially significant given that Inuk leader Mary Simon was recently announced as Canada's 30th Governor General by Prime Minister
Vickie Jensen author of Totem Pole Carving book featuring Norman Tait

Virtual Author Talk with Vickie Jensen

Meet author Vickie Jensen virtually for an engaging and entertaining talk with a Q&A on her book Totem Pole Carving: Norman Tait, Bringing a Log to Life. View the Interview
Ben Davidson, Haida, artist

In Memoriam – Ben Davidson

1976 - 2020 We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Ben Davidson on August 15th, who had a heart attack at age 44. As an outstanding, notable artist with

Celebrating Nunavut Day 2020: Qavavau Manumie

On July 9th, Nunavut Day, we are celebrating internationally-acclaimed Inuit artist Qavavau Manumie. His delicate touch, light colours and whimsical approach to depicting wildlife and landscapes of the far north

In Memoriam – Gerry Marks

1949-2020 Accomplished Haida artist Gerry Marks passed away recently on March 27th at the age of 70 due to a heart attack.  He was inspirational to many contemporary artists such

International Women’s Day 2020 – March 8th

In celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th, we're honouring Coast Salish artist Angela Marston. Angela has combined her skills as a wood carver and weaver to create a signature

Paris Indigenous Fashion Week 2020

Thursday, February 27, 2020 | Normandy Le Chantier Hotel, Paris, France. International Indigenous Fashion Week Inc. (IIFW) will deliver a diverse experience blending fashion and music from artists and designers

Celebrating Bill Reid’s 100th Birthday

On January 12th, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Bill Reid - one of Canada's preeminent and most distinguished First Nations artists.  We gratefully acknowledge Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology

Fulmer Award Exhibition 2019

The Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre recently hosted a four day exhibition for the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art, an event held in partnership with the BC Achievement Foundation.

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2019

This years Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week welcomes over 32 designers and will take place at both the Orpheum and Queen Elizabeth Theatre this November 18th to 21st.

Heiltsuk Opens Historic Big House

Today is the official opening with blessing ceremony of the Gvákva’áus Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk big house) named by Chief Marilyn Slett in Bella Bella (Waglisla), British Columbia. This five day event
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