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This exhibit is entitled “Under My Wing”. Taken under the wing means protection and keeping warm and dry, generally showing the ropes, coaching and nurturing. It’s
This exhibit is entitled “Under My Wing”. Taken under the wing means protection and keeping warm and dry, generally showing the ropes, coaching and nurturing. It’s a reference to birds, who when they perceive danger, gather their chicks together and cover them with a wing.
The Eagle wing is covered with feathers that represent Respect, Honour, Strength, Courage, and Wisdom. As the Eagle has the ability to soar high in the sky, they are believed to have a special connection to the Creator. How wonderful to be protected under that wing.
Artists featured in “Under My Wing” include Maryanne Lindberg-Landrie, Pat Calihou, James Groening, Sheila Rae Lowe, Chantelle Trainor-Matties, Ryan Hughes, Jerry Whitehead, and Feature Artist Ronald George Straight!
“As an Indigenous Artist we found that our art was not accepted to be part of shows in some of our communities art galleries. In speaking with other Indigenous Artists we found that they experienced the same situation. We created Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass with the goal of giving Indigenous Artists a forum where they could show their best art, connect and encourage one another.
Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass also seeks to encourage and promote young Indigenous Artists. That has been accomplished through interaction with our Feature Artist and other accomplished Artists that are in our shows.
We have been happy to have all three Indigenous Peoples recognized in Canada – First Nation, Metis, Inuit – represented at most of our shows.
Each of our shows has its own uniqueness. The Artists are chosen for that particular show including a Feature Artist. Some shows include Indigenous entertainment. Others have Indigenous food, wine, coffee, tea. It’s an opportunity to show all wonderful Indigenous things.”
Location: Anvil Center, Community Art Gallery
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – July 31, 2024
Opening Reception: Thurs. June 20, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm
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June 3, 2024 9:00 am – July 31, 2024 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Anvil Centre
777 Columbia Street
Free
For milennia, Semá:th Xó:tsa (Sumas Lake) flourished between the Sumas and Vedder mountains in the unceded territory of the Stó:lō people, in what is now known as the Fraser Valley. It was a vital ecological hub for the Séma:th people (Sumas First Nation) and surrounding indigenous communities, contributing to their cultural, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. Between 1919 and 1924, settlers lobbied the government to drain the lake to increase agricultural land, disregarding the devastating impact on the Stó:lō people.
From June 29th to September 2nd, witness the beauty of Semá:th Xo:tsa through illustrations of the children’s book published by The Reach Gallery Museum. The collaborative book and exhibition recall a time when the lake was thriving, using memory and story to allow the lake to live on today. The project is illustrated by Xémontélót Carrielynn Victor and co-authored by Thetáx Chris Silver, Xémontélót Carrielynn Victor, Kris Foulds, and Laura Schneider.
Join us on July 7th for a performance featuring large-scale puppets based on animals that would have lived in and around Semá:th Xo:tsa. Watch the animals move throughout the FRDC and surrounding area. Performance start on the hour between 10am and 2:30pm.
This exhibit was developed by The Reach Gallery Museum.
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WHEN: June 29th – September 2nd, 10:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
WHO: All ages are welcome.
COST: Included in admission to the Discovery Centre. Specific costs are listed below:
– Family Ticket ($20.00 each) – for 2 adults and up to 4 children
– Adult Ticket ($8.00) – Adult 19 and older
– Senior Ticket ($6.00) – Senior 65 and older
– Student Ticket ($6.00) – Student ID required
– Child ticket ($5.00) – Children aged 3-12
– Children 2 and under register for free
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June 29, 2024 10:00 am – September 2, 2024 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Fraser River Discovery Centre
788 Quayside Drive
$5 – $8
01julAll Day31augBar Bingo (Presented by Drink New West)(All Day)(GMT-07:00)
From July 1 – August 31, stop by any of the 16 participating venues in New Westminster to whet you whistle and collect stamps at each stop. As you make lines
From July 1 – August 31, stop by any of the 16 participating venues in New Westminster to whet you whistle and collect stamps at each stop.
As you make lines from each venue, you earn entries to win gift certificates to each of the venues.
Get your game card at any of the following participating venues:
Frankie G’s
The Terminal
Sapperton District Taphouse
Notorious Grey Fox
Stefanos
Thirsty Duck
Howe Sound Brewing
Kelly O’Bryan’s
El Santo
Steel & Oak Brewery
River’s Reach
Hops
Georgie’s Local
Begbie’s
Pacific Breeze Winery
Another Beer Co.
Sponsored by: Paul Houde Mortgage Broker, Vancouver Rent-it & Haze Hartwig Realty & Tourism New West
Presented by: Drink New West (Facebook Group)
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July 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-07:00)
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