On Beaded Ground

Last weekend I went to UVic Legacy Art Gallery to see the exhibition On Beaded Ground. The admission to the gallery and exhibit is free.

The exhibit examines Indigenous artists’ work and the reclamation and renewal of culture, and identity. The work is exquisite, beautiful, and engaging. It looks at work and stories from the past (often by unknown individuals) and the present (by contemporary artists). The craftsmanship is outstanding and I would recommend seeing this exhibit. It is open until September 18, 2021.

I write with heavy heart as News has come out that the remains of 215 children bodies were discovered on the grounds of Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory. I have attached a link to a history of Residential Schools from the UBC here, Wikipedia link here, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada here. However, I do encourage you to do your own research on the topic .

If you need support :

Link for Indian Residential School Survivor Society here. They have a 24 hour crisis line for survivors and the family of survivors 1-866-925-4419

Crisis Services Canada here tel: 1-833-456-4566 text: 45645