Art in the Community Presents
In partnership with the North Vancouver District Public Library, Since Time Immemorial is an exhibition sharing Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stories, Art, Animals, and Placenames as seen on the North Shore Culture Compass. This exhibition brings points from the map to life, with artwork, audio, and storytelling. When at the Lynn Valley Public Library, we invite you to listen, reflect and engage with the deep connections between land and language that have shaped this place Since Time Immemorial.
Join us for Storytelling with Rebecca Duncan at the Lynn Valley Library
- Monday June 2, 2025 | 5:30pm-7pm
- Monday June 23, 2025 | 5:30pm-7pm
- Monday July 7, 2025 | 5:30pm-7pm
Register for the storytelling session(s)
Since Time Immemorial features artwork by:
Tsitsayxemaat Rebecca Duncan (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh)
Tsitsayxemaat Rebecca Duncan has devoted her life to preserve the Squamish language, Salish weaving, and cultural teachings that have been handed down to her from her Papa, and his Papa, and so on, and so on, since the beginning of time. Rebecca specializes in cultural activities including Language Games (TPR), Traditional Song & Dance, Traditional Cooking, Weaving, Traditional Health & Wellness, and History.
Xàlek’/Sek’yú Siyám Chief Ian Campbell (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh)
Xàlek’/Sek’yú Siyám Chief Ian Campbell is from the Squamish Nation and was born and raised on the North Shore. Ian has been an artist his whole life, drawing on the power and beauty of the natural landscape of the West Coast. He incorporates traditional Coast Salish art forms along with realism to portray the rich mythology and profound connections between the natural world and the spirit realms. Ian has in-depth knowledge of his traditional territory, its history, and its stories. This knowledge informs every piece he creates.
Olivia George (səl̓ilwətaɬ)
Olivia George’s love for creating art began in elementary school, continued throughout high school and led to attaining a Graphic Design diploma. Her goal when she creates art, either painted or digitally, is not only to uplift herself but also those who view it. She loves to convey special meanings behind Indigenous symbolism in creative and honorable ways.
Chamiya Janis Campbell (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh)
North Shore Culture Compass
Launched in 2020 by North Van Arts, the North Shore Culture Compass is an ongoing project to compile a hub of cultural points of interest with the North Shore Region, including the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver, and part of the territories of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nantion), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
Since 2016, the North Shore Culture Compass team has felt honoured and humbled to have worked alongside those who have shared their language, stories, and art. A big thank you to: Tsitsayxemaat Rebecca Duncan (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), Chamiya Janis Campbell (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), Xàlek’/Sek’yú Siyám Chief Ian Campbell (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), Chris Lewis, Syeta’xtn (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), Samaya Jardey and other staff members from Language & Cultural Affairs for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation., Olivia George (səl̓ilwətaɬ), Shḵwen̓ Ocean Hyland (səl̓ilwətaɬ), Skye Mills other staff members from the Treaty, Lands and Resources Department, Tsleil-Waututh Nation / səlilwətaɬ.
Art in the Community
Art in the Community is a program facilitated by North Van Arts, with a mandate to celebrate local emerging and professional artists through exhibitions in community spaces. We aim to support North Shore artists and increase public awareness of and access to the visual arts. In partnership with North Vancouver District Public Library, and the District of North Vancouver, this program has exhibition spaces at the Lynn Valley Library and the District Hall of North Vancouver.
Image: artwork by Olivia George Kʷəy̓əcən (Grizzly bear)