Blood Memories | James Groening | Exhibition

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James Groening, aka Blue Sky, is a Burnaby-based Cree artist from the Kahkewistahaw First Nation.

Adopted by his white grandparents during the Sixties Scoop, Groening was raised in Plains Cree Territory (also known as Manitoba) disconnected from his Indigenous roots. However, he retained a portion of his Kahkewistahaw name, Blue Sky, given to him by his maternal grandfather. After meeting his mother as a young man & learning about his heritage, James began a journey of reclaiming his Indigeneity.

Groening paints in the Woodland Art style, with expressive designs & vibrant colours, depicting stories & legends from his rich cultural heritage.

"It is very important to convey what I learn about my culture through legends & teachings because generations have lost so much information & a sense of cultural identity. It is also easier to learn a complex truth through a cheerful medium like painting."

Led by artistic intuition & legends from his heritage that inspire him, Groening's artwork documents his journey of healing & growth, as he attempts to revitalize his cultural identity through art making & knowledge sharing.

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West Vancouver Community Arts Council

West Vancouver Community Arts Council (WVCAC) is a not-for-profit organization, with a mission to increase and broaden the opportunities for West Vancouver and all North Shore citizens to enjoy and participate in cultural activities. The West Vancouver Community Arts Council acknowledges that the lands on which we gather for cultural activities are part of the traditional ancestral territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.

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