Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Cultural Identity in Contemporary Art

Name: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Cultural Identity in Contemporary Art
Start: 2024-10-19T12:30:00-07:00
Location: 2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V7M 2K6

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 12:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V7M 2K6 | North Vancouver, BC

Lauren Brevner, James Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry and Xwalacktun in conversation with Jenn Jackson, Director/Curator, Or Gallery
Delve into the intersection of family lineages, traditional Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw knowledge, and contemporary art education to explore how these elements shape cultural identity. Highlighting the importance of intergenerational wisdom and family as vehicles for learning, Lauren Brevner, James Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry, and Order of British Columbia recipient, Xwalacktun, will share valuable perspectives on blending Indigenous traditions with modern artistic practices and cross-cultural influences.
Reception: 12:30PM / Talk begins: 1:15PM