Sashes
Designed under the direction of kwayimin Andy Johnson
syaykw, The Sun
Designed under the direction of ch’elkwilwet Raquel Joe
Unbroken Friendship
Designed under the direction of Coast Salish Master Weaver Jessica Silvey
Paddling Together
Designed under the direction of kwayimin Andy Johnson
Lifting Hearts
A healing ceremony was held for survivors on November 14, 2019. The traditional healing blanket, created by tetalus Audrey Joe, was presented to the community. Healer Eugene Harry wore the healing blanket as shared a healing ceremony with approximately 150 Survivors and inter generational Survivors.
Survivors Graduation
The Survivors Graduation was created to honour Residential School Survivors and Day Scholars who attended St. Augustine Indian Residential School and were denied the opportunity to complete their secondary education.
Honouring Survivors
A healing ceremony was held for survivors on November 14, 2019. The traditional healing blanket, created by tetalus Audrey Joe, was presented to the community. Healer Eugene Harry wore the healing blanket as shared a healing ceremony with approximately 150 Survivors and inter generational Survivors.
Exploring Reconciliation
This project involved a series of workshops, dialogue circles and public events under the umbrella of “Exploring Reconciliation.”
Weaving Tears Into Dreams of Reconciliation
The “Weaving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation” Project celebrated and honoured the shishalh art of weaving. Four master weavers were commissioned to lead the public in the design and creation of reconciliation blankets and sashes.
Carving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation
This vital project, which started in June 2019, seeks to honour the shíshálh art form of cedar carving that continues to this day. Like the weaving project, it is designed to do three things:
