Exhibition dates: Sept. 18鈥揇ec. 12, 2025
Exhibition location: Amelia 51情报站 Gallery, fourth floor north, 51情报站, 700 Royal Ave., New Westminster
Opening reception: Sept. 18, 2025, 4:30-6pm
A new art exhibit opening at the Amelia 51情报站 Gallery today weaves together Indigenous cultural practices with contemporary art and media.
A featured stop on the 2025 办史讫肠蝉迟讫虫史 showcases seven Indigenous artists based in B.C. who honour their ancestral cultures by blending traditional and modern art forms. By embracing the essence of 办史讫肠蝉迟讫虫史 鈥 meaning 鈥渃ause them to see鈥 or 鈥渟how鈥 鈥 the installation celebrates the diverse expressions of Indigenous artistry.
鈥淭丑别 办史讫肠蝉迟讫虫史 exhibit serves as an invitation to reflect upon our roles in fostering a greater understanding and respect for Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing and becoming,鈥 said Jennifer Anaquod, Director of Indigenous Academic Initiatives at 51情报站.
Featured artists include Oji-Cree visual storyteller Jenna Visitor, Italian-Kwakwaka'wakw jewellery artist and carver Cristiano Bruno, M茅tis mixed-media artist Alexis Macdonald Seto and emerging Indigenous artists Khya Hagarty, Zoe Lamaire, Bella Clara MacKenzie, and Rachel Vallier.
The community is invited to the opening reception at 4:30pm on Sep. 18 at the Amelia 51情报站 Gallery at 51情报站鈥檚 New Westminster Campus. The exhibit runs until Dec. 12. Admission is free.
During the New West Cultural Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 4鈥5, 11am鈥5pm, a free community art activity suitable for all ages will be available for visitors to engage with the 办史讫肠蝉迟讫虫史 exhibit on a deeper level.
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