Art Rave at the Museum with Councillor Jolleen Dick-Suuwayaqawil

Date: 

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Venue: 

Echo Community Centre

4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni

Other Venue Details: 

Dogwood Room

Contact: 

Jill @ 250-735-8430

Understanding Cultural Appreciation and Curltural Appropriation: Am I allowed to wear that?

FREE ADMISSION

Speaking about her journey as an Indigenous woman who is a contemporary jewelry designer, economic developer & community leader, holding a seat on the Hupacasath First Nations Council.

Topics of Discussion:

  •  Understanding what is sacred to Indigenous peoples & why you can’t wear certain items     
  •  Understanding that purchasing authentic works is appreciation 
  •  Authentic design work and theft of design work 
  •  Repatriation 
  •  Reviving Indigenous designs, crafts and materials