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In The Gallery: The Witness Blanket
Main HallInspired by a woven blanket, the Witness Blanket is a large-scale work of art. It contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings, and traditional and cultural structures from across the country. Each piece of the Blanket tells us about a specific experience from more than 130 residential schools that operated across […]
Tech Talk: Stop-Motion Animation with Jesse Gouchey
Welsh HallDid you know you can make stop-motion animations with spray paint? Join accomplished Cree Métis artist Jesse Gouchey for an exploration of the challenges and joys of this meticulous craft and a special screening of two of his short films, Spirit of the Bluebird and Johnny Crow. Content warning: these two films depict racial injustice […]
The Witness Blanket for Young People: A Conversation with Carey Newman | Grades 4+ [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaCarey Newman will discuss his book, The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art and Reconciliation, with Shannon Ozirny, Head of Youth Services, on the Library's YouTube channel. All are welcome to attend, but Carey's book is recommended for Grades 4+. No registration is required, but signing up in advance is recommended to receive an email event reminder. […]
Tech Talk with Witness Blanket Artist Carey Newman
Welsh HallJoin Carey Newman for an unmissable evening on what drives his artistic process, including a new initiative to collect sound artifacts. He will also explore how technology can be fused into creating art and new media. The evening will begin with a Traditional Welcome offered by Chepx̱imiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw […]
Movie Matinée – Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
Welsh HallInspired to know more about his father's time at residential school, artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket - a national monument that commemorates the experiences of residential school survivors. The Blanket is constructed from hundreds of everyday items collected from residential schools, churches, government buildings and cultural structures across Canada. Each object has a […]
In the Gallery: Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
Art GalleryBald Eagles are one of the most easily recognizable raptors seen along the West Coast. Their distinctive white heads and tails, powerful beaks, and sharp talons make them easily recognizable and a favorite subject for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Our community is home to 14 nesting pairs, with three being located within Lighthouse Park. It […]
An Evening with Helen Knott and Katłįà hosted by Michelle Cyca
Main HallJoin award-winning authors Helen Knott and Katłįà as they discuss their latest books, Becoming a Matriarch and Firekeeper, with acclaimed journalist Michelle Cyca. The evening will begin with a Traditional Welcome offered by Chepx̱imiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). For this in-person event: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Registration is […]
Friday Night Concert: Diyet & The Love Soldiers
Main HallDiyet spent her childhood on the ancestral lands of the Kluane First Nation people in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Coming from a family rooted in traditions but tempered with a good sense of adventurous hippie attitudes, Diyet has created a musical presence as diverse as her Southern Tutchone, Tlingit, Japanese, and Scottish heritage. Diyet & The […]
Music Talks: Indigenous Music with Brian Wright-McLeod
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin Indigenous musicologist, radio broadcaster, and author of the Encyclopedia of Native Music, Brian Wright-McLeod, as he discusses the origin stories, traditional sounds, and popular music that continue to influence and draw inspiration from Indigenous music. (Note to readers of the West Vancouver Senior Scene Magazine - an error was made in the listings, Page […]
First Thursdays Art Walk
Art GalleryExplore the Ambleside and Dundarave neighbourhoods by taking a self-guided tour of our local galleries and public art. From May through September, join us on the first Thursday of the month to discover and celebrate visual art and local artists. Download the First Thursdays Art Walk Map here. OTHER GALLERIES/VENUES Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle […]