With 204 distinct First Nations in our province, Indigenous arts and cultures resonates across British Columbia. From major centres to smaller communities, Indigenous knowledge keepers share traditions with new generations. This creative climate builds dialogue about cultural practices, stories of identity and resilience. The resulting works are a celebration of historic, traditional and contemporary artistic expression.
Vancouver
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TRANSFORMATIONAL, AUTHENTIC. Immersive Indigenous destinations and experiences are expansive and transformational. Augment your reality with an Indigenous point-of-view and see old places with new eyes. By their nature, Indigenous perspectives cannot be understood as a bystander or simple witness. Step out of ordinary time and daily routine with Indigenous hosts around BC. HEART OF THE LAND, HEART OF THE PEOPLE Read more...
Whistler
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Established in 2016, the Audain Art Museum is a leading arts organization founded upon the major philanthropic gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Located in Whistler, British Columbia and designed by the internationally-renowned firm Patkau Architects, the AAM boasts a comprehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists. Exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada, the collection Read more...
Vancouver
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Located in Downtown Vancouver, the Bill Reid Gallery is a unique destination that celebrates the extraordinary diversity of contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art. It is the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to NWC Art and stands as a tribute to the legendary Haida master artist, Bill Reid (1920 – 1998). The Gallery curates a series of dynamic exhibitions and Read more...
Alert Bay
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Gilakas’la Welcome Culture Shock in Alert Bay, B.C. is a unique experience designed to offer friendly access to the indigenous NAMGIS arts and culture. At this waterfront location, you can shop for one of a kind, locally made art, jewellery and clothing, watch award winning films about our culture while enjoying the best coffee in the island or take in Read more...
Nisga'a
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NISG̱A’A CULTURE IS DEEP ROOTED AND ENDURING. You are invited to learn more about how we’ve survived, adapted and thrived in this remarkable place. Most visitors enter Nisg̱a’a Lands from Terrace, British Columbia, Via Nisg̱a’a Highway 113. It is one of the most scenic drives on Canada’s Pacific coast. Once you arrive on Nisg̱a’a Lands, you can easily explore many Read more...
Skidegate
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Saahlinda Naay – the Haida Gwaii Museum offers a fascinating look into Haida Gwaii culture from diverse perspectives where Haida knowledge, western science art and politics all blend together in a fluid and constantly changing context. We work collaboratively with communities and organizations to provide an inspiring and holistic learning experience of all things Haida Gwaii. Read more...
Haida Gwaii
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Haida History and culture come alive at this spectacular new Centre on Haida Gwaii, the home of the Haida people. Features of the centre include the Haida Gwaii Museum, ten standing Totem Poles, Bill Reids Haida War Canoe Lootaas, a Gift Shop, Carving Shed, Canoe House, Performing House, Bill Reid Teaching Centre and a Cafe. Parks Canada provides orientations and Read more...
Campbell River
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HOMALCO FIRST NATION CULTURE & HISTORY Homalco First Nation Culture is woven together by our people, our land, and our wildlife. We are deeply connected to our culture through our language, and it’s these connections that guide our way of life. We are strong stewards of our territories, storytellers of our history, and knowledge. The Xwémalhkwu, or Homalco, First Nation Read more...
Terrace
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Shop your local Northwest Coast First Nations owned & operated Gift Store, located 5km West of Terrace BC on HWY 16W for Manitobah Mukluks, Grant Pauls, Chloe Angus, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Silver Jewelry and many more local artists! The arts and craft gift shop was originally built and opened in 1971 with a general store. In 1995 the Kitsumkalum Community Read more...
Hope
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The Ruby Creek Art Gallery, which is owned and operated by Sq’ewa:lxw First Nation, is committed to promoting th work of the finest Northwest First nations artists. The gallery features an extraordinary collection of Pacific Northwest Native art. They are located at 58611C Lougheed Highway, about 14.5km west of Hope. www.facebook.com/RubyCreekArtGallery Heaven N Earth Native Art Gallery and Cultural Read more...
North Vancouver
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Founded in 1979, the Inuit Gallery has been dedicated to promoting Inuit, Northwest Coast Indigenous and Canadian art. The gallery is known for presenting groundbreaking exhibitions, participating in international art fairs and placing works in major museum and private collections worldwide. The gallery features sculpture and graphics by established, senior artists as well as new art works by the talented Read more...
Kitimat
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Explore town history with the coming of Alcan’s aluminum smelter in the 1950s, early valley settlement, and Haisla traditional arts and technology. Additional displays feature regional geology, flora, and fauna. Historical Collection of videos, courtesy of Rio Tinto BC Works, showcasing the early years of the original Kitimat Project. Nechako Survey – (Historical Collection circa 1950) Prelude to Kitimat – Read more...
Hazelton
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Found within Gitxsan Territory, Ksan Historical Village stands where the village of Gitanmaax has existed for centuries. It is the desire of Ksan to preserve and truthfully portray the lifestyle of the people who have always lived here. ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum are located near the ancient village of Gitanmaax, at the confluence of the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers Read more...
Victoria
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Mark Loria Gallery is one of the leading indigenous art galleries in the world specializing in contemporary art from the Northwest Coast of Canada. Based in downtown Victoria, BC – and grateful to be on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples – The gallery produces four to six new exhibitions every year, supplemented by ongoing new works by gallery Read more...
Vancouver
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Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport, the Museum of Anthropology, located at the University of British Columbia, houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations arts in a spectacular Arthur Erickson-designed building overlooking mountains and sea. Inside the soaring glass and concrete structure of MOA’s Great Hall, see magnificent carvings, weavings Read more...
Prince Rupert
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Enter the Museum of Northern BC in Prince Rupert and experience the beauty of Northwest Coast architecture and the rich traditions of the Tsimshian First Nation. Located overlooking Prince Rupert Harbour, the Museum is renowned for its spectacular collection of timeless art, that brings to life the history and culture of the Northwest Coast. The Museum also features the dramatic Read more...
Hope
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Walking to stores for usual or occasional needs is not always everyone’s preference, but it is an unavoidable part of modern life for most of us. Muskwa Gallery & Indian Crafts conducts business to serve visitors who come here while shopping and would be ready to buy art and handiwork. You can learn more info if you call 1-604-869-5000. This Read more...
New Aiyansh
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Welcome to Hli Goothl Wilp-Adokshl Nisga’a, a name representing the four tribes that make up the Nisga’a Nation. The museum displays artifacts of all four peoples within its permanent exhibition, an assemblage of 300+ art objects that left the Nass Valley in the latter part of the 19th Century and early part of the 20th Century. During the struggle for Read more...
Osoyoos
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Way’. We welcome you to our website. You are invited to more than just visit us. You are invited to join us to experience and learn about our lands, our legends and our people. See legends come alive in two multi-sensory theatre experiences. Explore the “Living Lands” outdoor exhibit and sculpture gallery. Smell the wild sage along our network of Read more...
North Vancouver
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On the North Shore, you will find two First Nations communities the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations who provide the chance to gain insight into their ancient cultures with tours, storytelling, galleries, and Indigenous activities and experiences. Híwus Feasthouse Kia’palano Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival Mr. Bannock Read more...
Victoria
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Discover British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum. From coastal forests to the depths of the north Pacific, explore our gallery and immerse yourself in tales of where we’ve been and where we are going. Experience authentic artifacts and highly realistic settings as you journey to the Ice Age and spot a Woolly Mammoth. Dive under the ocean and check Read more...
Kamloops
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Nestled in the heart of Secwépemc territory, our museum and heritage park offer a captivating journey through the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Secwépemc people. Immerse yourself in the stories, traditions, and artistry of this vibrant community as you explore our thoughtfully curated exhibits and beautifully landscaped heritage park. Our museum showcases a remarkable collection of artifacts, photographs, Read more...
Skidegate
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Haida Gwaii has a wealth of Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, potters, jewellers, musicians and craftspeople who represent the culture, spirit, and lifestyle of the islands. Most artisans in these creative communities rely on tourism traffic to sustain their livelihoods and artistic pursuits. In the spirit of community and born from a collaborative of the local Misty Isles Economic Development Society Read more...
Courtenay
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At Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery we offer a unique and authentic Indigenous experience to our visitors and customers. Our focus is on hand-made artwork and jewelry by skilled Northwest Coast Indigenous artists of Haida, Kwakwaka’wakw, Coast Salish and West Coast decent who live within their Indigenous communities and are actively involved in their cultures. Our goal is to uplift Read more...
Whistler
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The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is the first centre of its kind in Canada, sharing what our two Nations have in common and what makes each unique. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre showcases permanent and feature exhibit spaces, a gift shop, café, and a full catering and events department for group bookings. Guided tours are included in museum admission on the hour, every hour, with a welcome Read more...
Alert Bay
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You will see the next generation of Kwakwa̱k̕a̱’wakw sharing our culture to educate the world about our ancient songs, dances, teachings and values. These teachings are still being passed on today to the children of T’sasała. You will witness the dances of the T̕seka, our red cedar bark ceremony. You will see the traditional dances that connect us to the Read more...
Sechelt
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We are located uniquely at the centre of the Sunshine Coast. We are a very proud museum as it is managed by our Shishalh people. We give a in depth tour, telling our history and culture to all that enter. The museum artifacts are found in our land, thus giving it the name Tems Swiya which translates to Our World Read more...
Alert Bay
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Free cultural activities Tues.-Sat. in July/Aug. U’mista tells an epic story of resistance and resilience and is considered a “must-see” when visiting the region. The Centre houses a world-famous collection of repatriated Kwakwaka‘wakw ceremonial regalia and includes galleries and a gift shop with hand-made jewelry and carvings by Kwakwaka’wakw artists. Learn about U’mista and the potlatch: https://umistapotlatch.ca Read more...