Sat, Aug 24
|Yellowhouse
Islanders | Galiano's First Peoples
Portraits and stories of Galiano's First Peoples
Time & Location
Aug 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – Sep 30, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Yellowhouse, 2517 Sturdies Bay Rd, Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0, Canada
About the event
Join us for this important photography and storytelling exhibition by Coast Salish / Sahtu Dene writer / storyteller, Rosemary Georgeson and Galiano Islander / photographer / artist, Donna Usher.
Soft opening is on Saturday August 24 afternoon time TBA.
Gallery open Tuesdays & Thurs – Sundays.
We will host closing ceremonies on September 30, the National Truth and Reconciliation day. Time TBA.
Expect special workshops / gatherings during the exhibition.
Ex: Storytelling gathering on Friday August 10, 7-9pm
Please check our calendar for more.
This event is being held on the unceded, shared traditional territories of Penelakut, Lamalcha, Hwitslum and other Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples, Coast Salish Peoples of Galiano, as well as the ceded territories of Tsawwassen First Nation, on what is now known as Galiano Island. We are grateful for the generosity of Canada Council for the Arts, BC Heritage Legacy Fund, CRD Arts & Culture, BC Arts Council and the Government of BC.