A Mi'kmaw Family Story / Lorne A. Julien (closing Oct 25)
Schedule
Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-03:00Location
396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0 | Annapolis Royal, NS
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A Mi'kmaw Family Story / Lorne A. JulienOpening Reception: Sat. September 6, 12-2pm
Exhibition: Sept. 6 - Oct. 25
Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-2pm
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In this exhibit, Lorne’s grandfather was very important to him and in this exhibit he wants to honour him by telling a story and the important role the Mi’kmaq played in the beginning of the game of hockey. This also inspired him when he was commissioned to paint hockey sticks for the World Junior Hockey Championships in Halifax and Moncton in 2023.
The exhibit will have some historic photos and some of Lorne’s paintings , a journey from the past to the present day Mi’kmaw artist.
Lorne A. Julien Mi’kmaw Artist
We’kopekitk, Millbrook First Nation
www.lornejulien.com
Lorne Alexander Julien is a proud Mi’kmaw artist and member of Millbrook First Nation, We’kopekitk, Nova Scotia. He specializes in contemporary Indigenous acrylic paintings and murals. His Mi’kmaw name is “Warrior on the Hill” (Sma'knis) which was given to him in his youth when he learned about the spiritual way of his people��He is a self-taught artist, beginning as a young child. He specializes in rich vibrant colours and believes simplicity is beautiful. Lorne wants to share his artwork, lifting people’s spirits, with ideas taken from his visions and dreams.��Lorne creates murals in schools, institutions and public spaces to support the creation of safe spaces that are inclusive, respectful and honour Canada’s Indigenous people. He believes that incorporating Indigenous art in public spaces is a simple act of reconciliation and moving forward in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding. � �His artwork is a form of prayer, it provides healing for himself and he would like to bring healing to the world. His intention is to inspire hope and balance within the universe.
Research project funded through Canada Council for the Arts
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Where is it happening?
396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0Event Location & Nearby Stays:
