Truth & Reconciliation Mural Unveiling Ceremony
When: Monday, September 30, 3-5pm. Mural reveal at 3:30pm.
Where: Oaklands Community Centre
Join us for an afternoon of reflection and as we celebrate the artwork of Coast Salish artist, Andrea Fritz, whose new community mural will be installed outside of Oaklands Community Centre.
The mural reveal will be both a celebration of Indigenous artistry and a reflection of Indigenous histories, presents and futures. The unveiling ceremony will include a short talk by the artist, lively music, and delicious snacks and refreshments.
About this Project...
Led by Coast Salish artist, Andrea Fritz, Oaklands Community Association is commissioning the creation of an outdoor wall mural that reflects on Indigenous histories, presents and futures.
The mural is one small action towards supporting the National Truth and Reconciliation Commissions 94 calls to action: addressing action point 79 -- We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Survivors, Aboriginal organizations, and the arts community, to develop a reconciliation framework for Canadian heritage and commemoration. iii. Developing and implementing a national heritage plan and strategy for commemorating residential school sites, the history and legacy of residential schools, and the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canada’s history.
This project is made possible by funding through the My Great Neighborhood Grant and community donations.
If you're interested in supporting this project, please donate today, and indicate on your donation that the fund is for "TRC Mural Project"
about the artist
Andrea Fritz
Andrea Fritz is a Coast Salish artist and author from the Lyackson First Nation of the Hul’qumi’num speaking Peoples on the West Coast of Canada. She learned West Coast Native art in the Victoria school district from Victor Newman (Kwagiulth).
Andrea strives to express her People’s history and all our futures using her art. She focuses on animals and scenes of the West Coast of Canada and our intricate relationships with them.
Andrea works in the mediums of acrylic on canvas/wood, serigraph, vector art and multimedia. She has had numerous shows of her work including at Eagle Feather Gallery, the Place Gallery and The Outpost at Ketchikan.
Learn more about Andrea and her work HERE.