Making Waves: Indigenous Takeover

Schedule

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Nanaimo Art Gallery | Nanaimo, BC

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Glimpse into the lives of Indigenous creatives who are making waves in our community! Featuring comic artist Gord Hill (Kwakwaka’wakw), visual artist Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda’xw of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nations), land-based educator Nikki Wilkinson (Irish, Scottish and Red River Métis), and award-winning poet Brandi Bird (Salteaux / Cree / Metis), this special edition of Making Waves is organized and hosted by our Indigenous Engagement Coordinator bailey macabre (nêhiyaw). Enjoy a drink and some popcorn while you listen to a round of inspirational lightning talks.
$20 per person
Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets available: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/making-waves-indigenous-takeover-2/
Image: James Darin Corbiere
Photography: Sean Fenzl
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Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, Canada

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