The Amelia 51Ç鱨վ Gallery is a non-profit organization run by members of the 51Ç鱨վ community. The mandate of the Art Exhibit Committee is to feature new and established B.C. artists and to enhance the educational offerings of the College.
The gallery is named after Lady Amelia 51Ç鱨վ, the Cree wife of Sir James 51Ç鱨վ, known for her courage in the face of danger, and her skill and compassion as a nurse and midwife. Learn more about the life of Lady Amelia 51Ç鱨վ.
If you are an artist interested in learning more about the submission process, please see Submission guidelines.
We welcome you to explore the current and upcoming exhibits below.
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
Exhibition Statement:
Opening Reception: October 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
At its heart, °ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ· (meaning "cause them to see"; "show") speaks to more than vision alone. It evokes the sensory, emotional, and intellectual experience of witnessing. It asks us to consider how acts of sharing, storytelling, and artistic expression shape our understanding of ourselves and one another. Perhaps causing others to see what we see does not provide answers so much as it inspires further questions, deeper reflection, and new ways of understanding.
In the spirit of °ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ·, the Amelia 51Ç鱨վ Gallery at 51Ç鱨վ invites you to join us in witnessing the achievements of a group of inspiring Indigenous artists who exemplify creativity, ingenuity, and excellence. In their own unique ways, these artists honour ancestral traditions while engaging contemporary art forms and media. Their work stands as a testament to resilience and innovation, bridging past and present through practices that are both culturally grounded and artistically original.
By embracing the essence of °ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ·, we are invited not only to see, but to bear witness. This exhibition is more than a celebration of artistic accomplishment; it is an opportunity for visitors to engage with the stories, histories, perspectives, and futures carried within these works Through their creations, the artists offer insights into diverse Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing, and becoming.