2019 Events & Activities
The Arts Council of Burnaby acknowledges that the land on which we gather, share and learn together, is the traditional and ancestral territory of Indigenous nations throughout BC
The Burnaby Arts Council is committed to serving the people of Burnaby by creating a vibrant and diverse presence ofhte Arts in theCity and to actively advocate for the importance of the Arts.
The Arts Council would also like to thank the Federal government for providing us with a multicultural grant. Majority of our programmes at the Art Council are FREE to the community with the assistance of Federal, Provincial and local governments as well as corporate and individual sponsorship.
Special Thanks to Evelyn & Leigh Palmer for their generous donations to help support the Burnaby Arts Council in providing amazing opportunities for the community to learn and engage with the First Nations culture.
ARTIST TALK & CONVERSATION
3 part conversation series featuring Brandon Gabriel
Saturday, May 4th from 2 – 4 pm
- 5 Myths About the Indian Act: Nothing is FREE!
Saturday, May 25th from 2 – 4 pm
- The Anti-Potlatching Laws (1884-1951) It’s Legacy in British Columbia
Saturday, June 22 from 2 – 4 pm
- Indigenous Artistic Resurgence in BC
https://brandongabriel2019conversation.eventbrite.ca
Limited Space – FREE event
EXHIBITION
Redefining: Solo exhibition featuring Kelly Cannell
July 5th – August 10th
Opening Reception is Friday, July 5th from 6 – 9:30 pm
Exhibition Opening of Redefining featuring Kelly Cannell from the Musqueam Nation in British Columbia. Kelly was shown Coast Salish Art and culture from birth; she lives it every day among her community and with her family, including her two children. In each and every piece, a story is told or a message is passed down; sometimes personal, sometimes apparent, though keeping true to Coast Salish traditions
WELCOME
Live at the Gallery, June 8th @ 7:00 pm
featuring Kwakwee Baker
WELCOME & Traditional Presentation
Summer Arts Festival, July 5/6
Saturday, July 6
10:00am we welcome Alec Dan of the Musqueam & the Coastal Wolf Pack
Tsatsu Stalqayu translated into English means, Coastal Wolf Pack is a traditional Salish song and dance group.
10:10 we are honoured to have the Coastal Wolf Pack present their traditional dance & storytelling
Coast Salish Weaving Demonstration
Saturday, July 6 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Traditional Coast Salish Cedar Weaving with Kwantlen Elder Hazel. Kwantlen Elder, Hazel (Fillardeau) Gludo has been weaving cedar for a number of years. Hazel will teach and talk about how important it is in our lives and how years ago the people used it, and how we have great respect for our cedar tree and we too need to learn respect our trees that are around us, for the air, and how beautiful it is that we have trees.
TRADITIONAL COAST SALISH DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
September 28/29
featuring Brandon Gabriel
Work HANDS ON with Brandon to learn how the contemporary method of Coast Salish drum making using elk hide and 16” diameter laminated drum hoops and sinew. This workshop focuses on the historical context that drums were and continue to be used by the Coast Salish People. Fun & interactive class! Fee includes drum kit. Register early as space is limited!
9 spaces available, book on eventbrite
The workshop is only $155 pp (which includes materials) The Burnaby Arts Council are subsidizing the cost to make it more economic for the community to participate.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
https://drumworkshop2019.eventbrite.ca
