Stories of Salish Wool Dogs
Schedule
Sun Nov 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver, BC
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Step into the world of the Salish Wool Dog, a small, long-haired dog known by Coast Salish peoples for its wool, an essential part of weaving and cultural traditions. This event highlights Indigenous knowledge through research, storytelling and film.The event will have the first Canadian public screening of the new short film on the history and legacy of the woolly dog—Threads that Bind: The Story of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog, by Kirk French—as well as a talk with Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, co-author of the book The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog.
A panel discussion of Indigenous knowledge keepers and weavers will delve into the cultural role of the woolly dog, the impacts of colonization, and current efforts to share this history.
The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog, Books and related items will be available for purchase, with a signing to follow.
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tickets:
$23 General Admission
Free Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
Please note that photos or video may be captured at this event and used for promotional or reporting purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let organizers know.
If tickets are sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected].
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