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Red Cedar wood, Leather cord, Acrylic paint Resilience Canoe Bentwood Box by Pacific Northwest Coast Native Artist Bruce Alfred

Canadian Truth & Reconciliation Day | A Sacred Journey of Healing

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

September 30, 2023

Pen, Coloured Pencil on Paper Original by Cape Dorset (Kinngait) Native Artist Kenojuak Ahsevak

Focus On: Kenojuak Ashevak

“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,

October 6, 2023

Inuit carver Jaco Ishulutaq from Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Focus On: Jaco Ishulutaq

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

August 27, 2023

Lithograph on Acid-free paper by Ningiukulu (Ningeokuluk) Teevee, Edition 6/50 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection 2022 Unframed

Celebrating Nunavut Day 2023 | Stories of Sedna

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

July 9, 2023

Indigenous Peoples Day | The Ways We Are Woven

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

June 21, 2023

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

March 8, 2023

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

July 3, 2022

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

June 19, 2022

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

June 19, 2022

Ningiukulu Teevee Cape Dorset Inuit artist

International Women’s Day 2022 – March 8th

"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

March 1, 2022

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

October 2, 2021

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

July 8, 2021

Gryn White Haida Indigenous Native Artist

National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st, 2021

Strength, resilience and healing are to be celebrated as we recognize the significant challenges of both past and present on the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

June 20, 2021

Artists Corrine Hunt Dorothy Grant Susan Point

Embracing Diversity | International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021

"Embracing diversity inspires creativity and innovation through acceptance and respect for one another. One understands that each individual is unique with our differences, for example, race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic

March 6, 2021

David Neel The Way Home Hilary Weston Trust Prize

Finalist David Neel: Hilary Weston Writer’s Trust Prize 2020

Announced: November 18, 2020 Congratulations to Kwakwaka'wakw artist and author David Neel whose book 'The Way Home' was a finalist for the prestigious Hilary Weston Writer's Trust Prize in 2020. This

November 19, 2020

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

November 13, 2020

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

August 29, 2020

In Memoriam – Bill McLennan, UBC Museum of Anthropology

1948 - 2020 We are very much saddened by the recent loss of Bill McLennan, Curator Emeritus of UBC’s Museum of Anthropology. Born in Vancouver, William (Bill) McLennan received his Arts

August 2, 2020

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

June 27, 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st, 2020

Throughout the entire year, we wait in anticipation for the longest day of the year to begin our summer. In particular, this recent spring has felt especially prolonged for

June 15, 2020

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

April 4, 2020

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

March 1, 2020

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

February 17, 2020

Olympics 10th Anniversary Celebration with Corrine Hunt

CTV Video Interview with Corrine Hunt: Click here to view On February 15th, 2020, Olympics medals designer Corrine Hunt is our guest artist for a special meet & greet celebration of the

February 7, 2020

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