This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Empowering Voices Through Art: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In-person
Interdisciplinary Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Visual arts StorytellingDate and time
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Location
Place des Arts
1120 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam, BC
Directions: Drivers can use exit 40B from Highway #1 then proceed east on Brunette Avenue. See map for location overview. https://placedesarts.ca/contact-and-hours/ Transit users can get to Place des Arts by taking bus 153 or 156 from Braid Skytrain Station or bus 157 from Lougheed Town Centre.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Join First Nations artists Christine Mackenzie and Nova Weipert for a free, public community event on National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Christine Mackenzie is an Indigenous artist, facilitator, speaker and curator. Nova Weipert is a transgender Two-Spirited Anishinaabe Ojibwe interdisciplinary artist, writer, director, educator and storyteller. Together, they will share their personal stories, reflect on their journeys, and showcase their unique artforms. Learn how to use different art mediums and create a small art piece to take home as a reminder of the event. This event is open to all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited space and materials, reservations are required — walk-ins will not be accommodated.
Links
- Learn more and RSVP here placedesarts.ca
Organizer
Place des Arts
Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, we offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts.
All classes and lessons are taught by highly skilled working professionals who take pride in ensuring all students receive personalized attention. Class sizes are based on the needs of the content, while maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio.
Our Artisan Shop and galleries support local emerging artists, and our events and performances make us a cultural hub, drawing together diverse members of the community to experience the arts.
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