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Children of Takaya exhibit in Deep Cove aims to bring awareness of Tsleil-Waututh Peoples and art to traditional lands

The Children of Takaya exhibition presents artwork from emerging Tsleil-Waututh artists in this five-day Part Of Studio exhibit in Deep Cove, unceded Tsleil-Waututh lands and waters.
  • Children of Takaya Exhibit, Exhibition dates: Sept 8 – 12, 12 – 8 pm at Part Of Studio, 4389 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
  • Opening Ceremony with Children of Takaya dance performance, Sept 8, 7:30 pm, Deep Cove Cultural Centre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver
  • Closing Ceremony with Children of Takaya dance performance, Sunday, Sept 12, 2 pm, Deep Cove Cultural Centre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver

The Children of Takaya exhibition presents artwork from emerging Tsleil-Waututh artists in this five-day Part Of Studio exhibit in Deep Cove, unceded Tsleil-Waututh lands and waters. The exhibition brings together young artists as they build their careers, sheds light on their individual craft, and reveals this important moment of cultural resurgence for Coast Salish culture. 

The Opening Ceremony for Children of Takaya will take place on Wednesday, September 8th at 7:30 PM with a performance by Children of Takaya, a dance group founded by Chief Dan George at the Deep Cove Cultural Centre. 

The Closing Ceremony for the Children of Takaya exhibition will take place on Sunday, Sept 12th at 2 PM with a performance by dance group Children of Takaya. Performances are co-produced by the Wild Bird Trust of B.C.

The Children of Takaya exhibition brings together seven emerging Tsleil-Waututh artists: Jordan Gallie, Olivia George, Jacob George, Robbie George, Ocean Hyland, Jonas Jones, Cody Larock, and features Atheana Picha. The exhibit is curated by Jonas Jones (TsuKwalton).

Part Of Studio is located on the traditional lands of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at 4389 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver. 

For images, interviews, or more information, contact Rachel Baumann at programs@wildbirdtrust.org or 604 349 9697. Website: wildbirdtrust.org/programs/exhibits/children-of-takaya-exhibit

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