Towards Truth and Reconciliation: Comic Workshop with Jordanna George

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How can you play a part in reconciliation? Join artist Jordanna George for an illustration workshop and creative activity in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This public program, inspired by "Hummingbird Takes Flight" by q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation artist sɬə́məxʷ, Rain Pierre at Evergreen Cultural Centre, is a meaningful opportunity to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation and create an artwork in response to the ways we can take action.

"Hummingbird Takes Flight" (2021) is a digital drawing by Rain Pierre which incorporates Coast Salish design and symbolism. The artwork is exhibited on the windows of Evergreen Cultural Centre and is an offering of protection and a reminder to passers-by of the possibilities present all around us. 

Jordanna George (they/them) is an artist of mixed T’Sou-ke and Ukrainian ancestry. Originally from their ancestral land in Sooke, BC, they now live on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Kʷikʷəƛ ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations in Coquitlam, BC. Since earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria in 2019, they have primarily been making comics and illustrations. Their explorations of identity, belonging and hope are influenced by Indigeneity, queerness and science fiction. The rest of George’s artistic practice involves painting and sculpture, following similar themes in their illustrative work.

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Art Gallery at Evergreen

Situated on the shores of Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park, Evergreen Cultural Centre operates on the unceded, traditional and ancestral core territory of the kʷikʷəƛ ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation. We thank the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below. Described by the City of Coquitlam as the “cultural jewel in Coquitlam’s Town Centre,” we are the Tri-Cities premiere venue for live arts events, exhibitions, and experiences. Every year, we offer a thrilling season of performing arts presentations in our Studio Theatre, curated exhibitions in the Art Gallery at Evergreen, and arts education programs in a variety of disciplines. As a non-profit and charitable organization, our staff, volunteers, and board of directors are dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible community gathering place for visitors to immerse themselves in the magic of live performance and visual art.

The Art Gallery at Evergreen (AGE) engages visitors through curated exhibitions, activated by public programs and dynamic school workshops. The AGE focuses on contemporary art and ideas explored by professional artists working in all mediums. We believe that art is integral to the fabric of daily life and seek opportunities to connect people with artists and the creative process.

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