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Free & open to the public & livestreamedJoin University Art Collections for an evening of offsite programming in collaboration with Open Space Art’s Society for a conversation, reflection, and relationship-building connected to the exhibition Shux Shux and the Island. Moderated by curator Nadine Spence with guests.
This gathering brings together artists, curators, and knowledge keepers to discuss Indigenous resurgence, community relationships, artistic practice, and the ongoing work of carrying teachings across generations on the Island.
Speakers & Participants:
Tiffany Joseph - Artist & Knowledge Keeper
Nadine Spence - Curator of Shux Shux and the Island Exhibition
Dahlila Charlie - Artist
Krystal Hunt - Royal BC Museum, Indigenous Collections and Repatriation
This conversation emerges from the relationships and community connections at the heart of Shux Shux and the Island, with a focus on strengthening Indigenous-led dialogue and Island-based connections through art, storytelling, and shared experiences.
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About the Exhibition:
Shux Shux and the Island
Featuring works by:
Atheana Picha, Autumn Walkem, Lydia Brown, Mike Alexander, Carrielynn Victor, Nadine Spence, Michael Hill, Tamara Archie, Denni Spence, Roger Spence, Irene Adams, Julia Kidder, David Ng, and Jen Sungshine.
Exhibition Dates: April 18 – June 20, 2026, at Open Space Arts Society 510 Fort Street.
Shux Shux and the Island is an invitation to witness a sacred, four-year voyage following the life-sustaining cycle of wild salmon. The exhibition marks a pivotal moment in the Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey, a project dedicated to lightening the burden of generational grief through the resurgence of Indigenous arts, culture, and language.
The exhibition and its accompanying programming centre Indigenous presence, relationships, and collective witnessing while creating space for dialogue around resilience, community care, land, and interconnected struggles for justice.
Presented by University Art Collections in partnership with Open Space Arts Society, community collaborators and participants connected to Shux Shux and the Island.
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Event Venue
Mungo Martin House, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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