Exhibits at Maplewood Flats
The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats hosts a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits at the site.
Current Exhibits
Coast Salish Plant Exhibition: Celebrating Indigenous Ecosystems
April 22 - June 6, 2022
This exhibit highlights Indigenous knowledge of native plants and their connection to Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish history. Learn about ethnobotany and the various medicinal and food uses of the plants for humans and animal species. The exhibit has three components exploring the language of plants, the threats to native plants in Salish lands, and contributions from our community.
Senaqwila Wyss, Programs Coordinator
Featuring work by:
Angelina Hopkins Rose
Erica Mulder
Honey Mae Caffin
Maddie Edmonds
Nicole Preissl
Ronnie Dean Harris
Senaqwila Wyss
Shḵwen̓ Ocean Hyland
Tsawaysia Spakwus Alice Guss
T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss
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Throughout the duration of the exhibition, a series of family-friendly Saturday morning events (11am) will be held, highlighting the importance of Coast Salish Plants and biodiversity. Topics such as Native Plants and Climate Action, Native Plants and Wild Birds, uses of plants in teas and woven objects, and many others. The exhibit is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am to 3pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 4pm on a first come, first-served basis.
Past Exhibits
Pacific Coast Portraits
September 18th - October 9th, 2021
An Artists for Conservation Festival exhibit in partnership with the Wild Bird Trust of BC.
The exhibition is open 11am-3pm on weekends at the Nature House until October 9. All proceeds of artwork sales go towards the artists, Artists for Conservation, and the Wild Bird Trust of B.C.
Come check out the show while you go for a nature walk! 🌿
Nature House
Maplewood Flats, 2649 Dollarton Hwy.,
North Vancouver
Tsleil-Waututh Territory
ArtistsForConservation.org/festival
Children of takaya
Jordan Gallie, Olivia George, Jacob George, Robbie George, Ocean Hyland, Jonas Jones, Cody Larock, and features Atheana Picha | Curated by Jonas Jones
Exhibition Dates & Hours: September 8-12, 2021, 12:00-8:00 pm • Location: Part Of Studio, 4389 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver, Tsleil-waututh Territory • Poster art: Ocean Hyland • Opening Event: Weds, Sept. 8th, at 7:30pm • Closing Event: Sun, Sept. 12th at 2:00pm • Performances by Children of Takaya at Panorama Park
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.
Chief Dan George: Actor & Activist
Exhibit at maplewood flats May 22-September 6, 2021
The exhibit explores the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (Tśētsawanexw & Stalaston), 1899-1981. The exhibit focuses on his influence as an advocate for the rights of First Nations Peoples and his career as an actor. It also considers other significant figures, events and milestones in the First Nations rights movement in BC and Canada, and touches on the wider history and portrayal of indigenous people in film and television. The exhibition also connects his esteemed legacy to this place, and enables Tsleil-Waututh members and North Vancouver residents to witness these stories so close to his home.
Permanent Installations
Maplewood Flats Conservation area hosts public artworks by local Indigenous artists at various locations around the site.
Call for Submissions
4th Annual Members Photography Exhibition
Calling ALL Wild Bird Trust of BC nature photographers!Â
Whether you’re a professional or a beginner nature-loving photographer, we invite you to submit your favourite images! Share your love for the birds, plants, insects and wildlife at the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats.
The competition consists of large-format digital photos taken at Maplewood Flats of plants and flowers as well as birds and wildlife. Up to 20 photos/photographers will be selected for exhibition at the Nature House.Â
Deadline for Submissions:Â September 3
We strongly encourage submissions from youth, Coast Salish, Indigenous & Black People, People of Colour, women, LGBTQ and People with Diverse Abilities.
Photo by Nicolas Ladino Silva on Unsplash/Canva.