Saturday, May 31, 2025
Weave a Pendant: Salish Weaving with Chief Janice and Buddy
Learn traditional Salish weaving directly from Chepximiya Siyam Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard (Buddy) Joseph of L’hen Awtxw Weaving House.
They were recently featured at the opening of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and were artists in residency at the Blue Cabin.
No prior weaving experience is needed. In this introductory level workshop, you will weave a wool pendant using two strand twining. Chepximiya and Skwetsimeltxw will also give a cultural presentation to participants as part of this afternoon of learning.
Don’t miss this unique experience at the Museum of Vancouver—secure your spot today!
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Tickets:
$140 General Admission
$130 Students/Seniors/Members
$125 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
Sunday, june 1, 2025
Our Grandmother the Inlet: Screening and Discussion
A special screening of Our Grandmother the Inlet, followed by a presentation and discussion with directors Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos and Kayah George.
Our Grandmother the Inlet is a short poetic documentary featuring Kayah George and her grandmother Ta7a, daughter of the late Chief Dan George, who performed the famous lament to Canada on its 100th anniversary. The film is a reciprocal love letter to the Inlet portraying Kayah's connection to the water, which in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, is considered to be their oldest grandmother and place of creation.
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission (plus fees and taxes)
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day: Paddle Carving with Jody Sparrow
Join us in honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special drop-in paddle carving demonstration and discussion led by Jody Sparrow, a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) born and raised Coast Salish artist, known for his work as a jeweller and carver.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. June 21 marks the summer solstice—a day that holds cultural significance for many Indigenous communities and has long been a time to gather in celebration.
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Tickets: FREE in the MOV lobby (Admission not required)