The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2022 Indigenous Business Award (“IBA”), as well as the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art and the Carter Wosk Applied Art + Design Award.
Presented annually, the IBA recognizes the contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC, while helping to elevate connections between the province’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies. By recognizing outstanding people and businesses, the IBA gives voice to Indigenous entrepreneurship while modelling success for others to follow. Now in its 14th year, the program counts over 210 remarkable businesses among its alumni.
2022 IBA recipients
This year’s award theme is “Thuyshaynum: preparing the path, directing the feet,” which addresses the tireless work being done to correct perceptions of Indigenous history and build respectful, meaningful relationships. A total of eight Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities and community-owned enterprises have been selected by a jury panel.
Indigenous Business Award Recipients
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Dustin & Ashley Kucher – Dark Arc Welding Inc., Dawson Creek
Business of the Year – one-to-two person enterprise:
dk Architecture, North Vancouver
Business of the Year – three-to-ten person enterprise:
Culture Shock Interactive Gallery, Alert Bay
Business of the Year – 11+ person enterprise:
Warrior Plumbing, North Vancouver
Community-owned Business of the Year – one entity:
M’i nuw’ilum Marina Inc., Sooke
Community-owned Business of the Year – two or more entities:
Sasuchan Development Corporation, Takla Lake
Business Partnership of the Year:
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd., Williams Lake
Award of Distinction for Lifetime Achievement:
Chief David Jimmie, Chilliwack
Fulmer Award in First Nations Art
Fulmer Award in First Nations Art
The Fulmer Award honours First Nations artists in BC who have demonstrated a commitment to their practice, accumulated a body of work, and are recognized in their communities for their craft. The award is presented by BC Achievement, an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province.
Recipients:
Jamie Gentry – Kwakwaka’wakw, Sooke – Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist
Latham Mack – Nuxalk, Kamloops
Qwul’thilum Dylan Thomas – Lyackson First Nation, Victoria
Reg Davidson – Haida, Masset – Award of Distinction for Lifetime Achievement
Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design
Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design
Artists and designers honoured by the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design produce work that has a practical or functional application, such as furniture, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, weaving, glass, fashion, and industrial design. Nominated artists have an opportunity to share their work to a wider audience while inviting critical reflection and feedback.
Recipients:
Caine Heintzman – Vancouver – Judson Beaumont Emerging Artist
Louise Perrone – Vancouver
Cathy Terepocki – Chilliwack
Robert Anderson – Victoria – Award of Distinction for Lifetime Achievement
Free Showcase at the Roundhouse
BC Achievement presents a combined exhibition which is free and open to the public showcasing the 2022 award recipients for both the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design and Fulmer Award in First Nations Art, at The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver from Monday, November 14 to Friday, November 18, 2022.
Attend the Awards Gala
The 2022 IBA recipients will be recognized in a formal gala ceremony – open to the public – held on November 29 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Tickets are $200 per person and can be purchased online here. Each awardee will receive a certificate and medallion designed by First Nations Artist, Robert Davidson. They will also be celebrated through an online campaign #shinethelightbc to commemorate their excellence and inspirational achievements positively impacting British Columbians.
BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and serves to honour the best of British Columbia. By recognizing the accomplishments of our province’s entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers, BC Achievement’s award programs pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional work, while carving a path forward for others to follow.
Now in its 18th year, All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery illuminates the darkness October 26th to November 1st. Community members of all ages are invited to remember their ancestors and loved ones who have recently passed through message writing, candle lighting and the placement of personal memorials on shrines.
All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery. Photo submitted.
The shrines will be kept lit throughout the memorial period from October 26th to November 1st, during which the cemetery’s contemplative atmosphere will be enhanced with live music in the evenings and weekend afternoons.
With the return of familiar shrines, a special tribute will be made for the plum tree that has held the memorial cradles in the infant burial area.
Attendees are also encouraged to share their own stories and family customs. Returning this year to the Chinese Pavilion, Walter Quan will demonstrate how his family honours ancestors with the burning of incense papers, and Zeelia will share Ukrainian folk songs in a special afternoon offering on October 29th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Featured Events
Memorial Box Lanterns Kits October 20th to November 1st, 2022 Kits will be available beginning October 20th and can be found outside the Cemetery Office to take home and personalize. Memorials can be placed on the shrines at Mountain View Cemetery beginning October 26th.
Public Shrines October 26th to November 1st The public are invited to light candles, write messages, and leave personal memorials to remember their dead in an atmosphere of contemplative beauty.
Online Mourners Tea October 30th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm A community conversation about death and grieving through personal experience. Register online by emailing [email protected].
Throughout the memorial period, additional musical features and spontaneous events will be announced on Facebook and Instagram.
About All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery, located at Fraser Street and East 39th Avenue, opened in 1886 and is the only cemetery within Vancouver. Owned and operated by the City of Vancouver, the cemetery is an important civic space and provides interment options and event space.
The cemetery is an embodiment of Vancouver’s history, serving as the final resting place of almost 150,000 people, including several past mayors; veterans from World Wars; notable citizens such as Vancouver’s first lifeguard Joe Fortes and businessman and activist Yip Sang; and people of varied faiths, ethnicities, ages and contributions to Vancouver’s past, present and future.
All Souls emerged out of a collaboration between artists Paula Jardine and Marina Szijarto, who came together in 2005 to find artistic ways to honour the dead and provide opportunities for people to share their traditions in a gentle and tranquil atmosphere.
Throughout the years, the event has been touched, changed and inspired by the many artists, community participants and members of the public who have shared their love and regard for their dead.
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From VGH Burn Unit to the NHL, former Vancouver Canuck Aaron Volpatti shares his journey in his debut book FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds, available to purchase starting today.
Aaron Volpatti’s FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds
Born and raised in Revelstoke, Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, he had to fight his way into competitive hockey. But in April of 2005, he found himself in a very different fight – a fight for his life after a devastating injury that left him with 40% second-degree and third-degree burns.
Today, after two-and-a-half seasons with both the Vancouver Canucks (2010-2013) and the Washington Capitals (2013-2015), Volpatti has just released of his debut book. One of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports, Volpatti’s is filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph, grief, terror, and happiness. FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds, available for purchase online and on Amazon, is a riveting account of the player’s journey from Vancouver General Hospital’s Burn Unit to the NHL, and his life after a career-ending neck injury.
The ultimate portrayal of perseverance, determination and mental strength. Most teammates never knew of Patti’s struggles but nothing he has accomplished would ever come as a surprise! – Kevin Bieksa
With the release of FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds, Volpatti has partnered with Vancouver’s Burn Fund Centre. For 54 days following the book’s release, 40% of the profits will go directly to the Burn Fund Centre here in Vancouver – a tribute to his Vancouver Canucks jersey number (#54) and 40% second and third-degree burns. In addition, both Aaron and members of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund will be at the following events selling books as well as promoting fire safety and burn awareness.
Upcoming Author Appearances
Oct 28 Revelstoke Grizzlies vs Kelowna Chiefs @ Revelstoke Forum 7:00pm
Oct 29 Fable Book Parlour in Revelstoke 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Nov 5 Vernon Vipers vs Chilliwack Chiefs @ Kal Tire Place 6:00pm
Nov 17 Canucks Alumni Charity Luncheon @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 12:00pm
Nov 18 Vancouver Canucks vs LA Kings @ Rogers Arena (Community Corner) 7:00pm
Aaron was a true competitor, a fierce player on the ice and a great teammate off the ice. If you want to learn about the power of the human mind, you need to read this book. – Daniel Sedin
Enter to Win
I have a copy of this inspiring and thoughtful book to give away! You can enter to win by leaving a comment on this post. I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 12:00pm. UPDATE The winner is: Daniel R!
For nearly five decades, the Circle Craft Christmas Market has marked the launch of the holiday shopping season in Vancouver. Returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre West from November 9-13, Circle Craft will feature over 250 artisans with over 65 of which are new this year.
Circle Craft Christmas Market 2022
When: November 9-13, 2022
Wednesday-Friday: 10:00am to 9:00pm; Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm; Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
$15 adults; $12 seniors and youth (13-17); children 12 and under are free. Save 50% off admission after 5:00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Your initial ticket purchase entitles you to unlimited re-entry on any day of the 2022 show. Re-entry passes will be available at the Info Booth.
Jewellers, potters, clothing designers, wood and metal workers, glass blowers, candle and soap makers, and more will gather together to share their wares at this beloved Vancouver event, which traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season in the city.
The Circle Craft Christmas Market attracts tens of thousands of people eager to discover the creations of hundreds of Canadian artisans, all of whom are jury-selected based on talent and diversity. Visitors will also discover artisan demonstrations and the Budding Artists area, where emerging artists introduce exciting and innovative new work. And for the first time since 2019, Market-goers will once again enjoy delicious food and drink samples in the Gourmet Alley, musical performances, and the “shopping spree” contest.
Win Tickets
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The 2022 Market will feature Canadian artists from coast to coast: BC craftspeople from communities such as Fort St. John, Gabriola Island, Gibsons, Kelowna, Pemberton, Port Alberni, Revelstoke, Vernon, Vancouver, and Victoria will showcase the very best of this province. Artisans will also come from as far as Catalone (NS), Edmonton, Mayo (YT), Niverville (MB), Ottawa, Pointe-Claire (QC), Québec City, Regina, and more.
This year’s exhibitors include long-time favourites Alarte Silks (hand-painted silk scarves), Annie 50 (women’s apparel), Boogaloo Bubbywear (organic cotton and bamboo children’s clothing), Cedar Mountain Studios (wooden art blocks and signs), Joseph Chiang Art (jewellery and clay art), Matter Company (herbal skin care products), and Weila Suo (watercolour paintings).
New exhibitors include Hell Wench (contemporary ceramic tableware), Hip Chick Design (upcycled eco-conscious clothing), Nuez Acres (pure pecan oil skin serums), Pacific Puzzle Co. (wooden jigsaw puzzles), Sadie & June (hand-embroidered vintage map prints), Spirits With Smoke (cocktail smoking boards and kits), and VEDRO Creative (silver jewellery).
Formed in the early 1970s, Circle Craft is a BC-run artist cooperative dedicated to providing opportunities for craftspeople to connect with the community. Attendees will find members of Circle Craft exhibiting at the Market. Learn more about the cooperative itself at the Circle Craft booth.
