Join White Mayor Megan Knight and council as they officially open the new public art installation “False Border” at the Saltaire Amphitheatre, by renowned Indigenous artist Marianne Nicolson. This free event is taking place on Tuesday October 8 at 11 a.m. at the corner of Thrift Ave. and Johnston Rd.
False Border, done in collaboration with the Semiahmoo First Nation and Roxanne Charles, is a mosaic that explores the diversity of Indigenous Nations and the challenges of borders dividing communities. The installation also acts as an inclusive gathering space for the uptown arts district.
Artist, Marianne Nicolson is a Kwakwaka’wakw cultural researcher, historian and advocate for Indigenous land rights. Her work has been shown in The Vancouver Art Gallery, The National Museum of the American Indian in New York, and the 17th Biennale of Sydney, Australia.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 8
- Time: 11a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Location: Thrift Ave and Johnston Rd, in front of the Saltaire Building