Woven Pathways: Fashion and Cultural Continuity | Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler

Connected through waters and shared territory, this exhibit features Squamish and Lil̓wat fashion and accessory designers with guest artists from the Northwest Coast. Through contemporary expression, Indigenous designers represent their identities rooted in lineage, land, and culture, shaping the future of fashion. Featuring works selected by Guest Curator Rebecca Baker-Grenier, an Indigenous Designer of Kwakiutł and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ancestry.

Join us on a journey, bridging ancestral stories in modern times; think about how culture is woven into art, creating new pathways for fashion.

Featured designers include:

Aleen Sparrow, ʔəlməɬa:t · Alicia S. · Amanda Baker · Amanda Ritchie · Chepximiya Siyám, Chief Janice George · Cheximiya Allison Burns-Joseph · Curtis Oland · Desmon “Day Day” Pack · Himikalas Pam Baker · Katrina Wallace · The Historymkrs · Kolten Khasalus Grant · Melody Bruce · Moody Dan · Rebecca Baker-Grenier · Santana Walker · Sydney Pascal · Tanina Williams

Rebecca Baker-Grenier, Guest Curator shares “Woven Pathways: Indigenous Fashion and Cultural Continuity is a celebration of the Indigenous artists whose fashion embodies exemplary creativity focusing on the interconnections between land, identity, and cultural knowledge. It stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of our ancestors, and as a symbol of love for the generations to come. Fashion is not simply aesthetic, it is a powerful assertion of presence, sovereignty, and belonging. The artworks are rooted in traditional teachings, materials, and techniques, yet the artists are innovating and transforming these foundations to create a pathway that defines the future Indigenous fashion.”

The Woven Pathways: Indigenous Fashion and Cultural Continuity exhibit is gratefully supported by The Resort Municipality of Whistler.

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre will host the Above the Clouds Fashion Show in partnership with Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Learn more and buy tickets at slcc.ca.vifw

The Exhibit was officially opened on Saturday, October 18, with a welcome ceremony, speeches, and exhibit introduction.