Saturday, May 3, 2025
Matriarch Market
Celebrate the artistry, culture and resilience of Indigenous women, femme, queer and/or Two-Spirit makers at our Matriarch Market on May 3!
Support Indigenous creatives and engage in a meaningful space by shopping, learning, or simply showing up in solidarity! Your presence matters and everyone is welcome. (Plus, the MOV will be Pay What You Can that day!)
Featuring handmade crafts, art and other goods from talented local Indigenous vendors, the Matriarch Market comes just in time for Mother’s Day gift shopping while also recognizing National MMIWG2S Awareness Day (also known as Red Dress Day) a few days later, on May 5th.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Tickets: Free (and visiting the Museum that day is Pay What You Can!)
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mother’s Day: Cedar Bark Weaving with Rita Kompst (SOLD OUT!)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special, hands-on weaving workshop led by Rita Kompst of the Musqueam Nation. This beginner-friendly session introduces the traditional Coast Salish art of cedar weaving in a welcoming and accessible way.
Rita will share the cultural significance of cedar and guide participants step by step as they weave their very own cedar heart. Using cedar bark that Rita has harvested and prepared, you’ll create a beautiful handmade piece to keep or gift to someone special.
No experience needed—this workshop is open to all! All materials are provided.
Come learn, create and connect in this meaningful workshop. Space is limited, so register early!
Date: May 11, 2025
Time: 10:30am–noon
Tickets:
$60 General Admission
$55 MOV Members, Students, Seniors
$50 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
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)