The Hope in Shadows Calendar for 2025 has just been released, featuring photography from the annual Downtown Eastside (“DTES”) community members photo contest.
Congratulations to Naomi Gabriel for her winning image “A Moment in Time” which won the cover prize for 2025! The image shows community members Melissa James, Ian Bee, Kelvin Bee and Allan Williams outside of Aboriginal Front Door getting ready to start drumming.
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Presented annually by the independent foundation, the award highlights outstanding contributions to traditional, contemporary, and media-based First Nations Art, celebrating those who exemplify artistic excellence.
The Award, now in its 18th year, acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated sustained commitment to their craft, amassed a significant body of work, and earned recognition within their communities. The program emphasizes the intersection of culture and creativity while providing a platform for mentorship, storytelling, and cultural engagement.
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩Urban Ink’s TRANSFORM Festival, presented in collaboration with The Cultch, will return to the stage for its fifth-year celebration in November. Co-curated by Urban Ink Artistic Director Corey Payette and The Cultch Executive Director Heather Redfern, and supported by Protocol Keeper Quelemia Sparrow, the four-day festival features an all-star lineup of Indigenous and non-Indigenous talents, including the first-ever Indigenous winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 VENUS, circus sensation Sido Adamson, and Vancouver dance and ballroom star Ralph Escamillan.
“This festival is a blend of spectacular performance and cultural exploration,” says Heather Redfern. “From extravagant drag and gravity-defying circus to moving choral music and the powerful examination of identity, there is truly something for everyone. We are thrilled to welcome new and returning audiences to this transformative celebration of collaborative artistry.”
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩Whether you’re leaf-peeping, pumpkin-patching, or Fright-Nighting, this long weekend in Vancouver is filled with seasonal events and family fun – from Stanley Park to Abbotsford and many points in between.
Friday, October 11 | Saturday, October 12 | Sunday, October 13 | Monday, October 14
The sport of Supercross is returning to Vancouver after nearly 20 years with the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) – and you can enter to win tickets! Fans in Vancouver will witness some of the world’s top Supercross riders go head-to-head in a thrilling battle for global supremacy as the adrenaline-fueled 2024 season kicks off.
The opening round promises intense competition, featuring elite athletes from multiple countries, including returning champions and breakout stars.
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