Pushing Boundaries

Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 7 - 9 pm.

This biennial exhibition showcases and celebrates contemporary local, national and international First Nations artists. Through carvings, portraiture drawings, digital images, textile work, video and more, themes of family, reconciliation, indigenous life, gender, race, politics and nature are explored.

Representing Carrier Witat, Cree, Dine, Lil'wat, Lummi, Haida, Metis, Mi'kmaq, Selkirk, Shuswap, and Squamish Nations, the work explores realities of contemporary indigenous life, influenced by traditional media and/or values. We invite you to visit the gallery to learn more about the nations, stories, and symbols behind the artwork.

Artists:

Arlene Bowman, Allison Burns, Krystle Coughlin, Alanna Edwards, Dan Friday, Geronimo, Whess Harman, Adele Maskwa-iskwew Arseneau, Shelley McDonald, Ryan McKenna, Levi Nelson, Jacqueline Primeau, Michelle Sound

During Pushing Boundaries, join us to learn, listen and share through conversation and food at CityScape Community Art Space

SFU Philosophers' Café: Indigenous Culture: Appropriation vs. Appreciation

Monday, October 16, 1-2:30pm

Moderator: Maria Turnbull | Guest Speaker: Shain Jackson

Philosophers' Cafés are always FREE and everyone is welcome. Join us in the conversation to explore:

What is cultural appropriation?

How might we, as individuals play a role in Indigenous cultural appropriation?

What are the positive ways forward to build cultural appreciation?