VCC’s Indigenous art collection is a celebration of the culture, traditions, and values of our Indigenous community. These works are intended to create a welcoming space for Indigenous students while enriching and inspiring the lives of everyone at VCC.
Learn more about our collection here, or use this article to direct your self-guided tour.
Begin in building A, East Broadway entrance
Birch Bark Biting Waneska Wake Up
2011, Pat Bruderer with framing and lighting by Shain Jackson
Birch bark framed in salvaged old growth cedar and LED lighting
Location: Building A, level 4, opposite counselling office
The Runner
2011, Debra Sparrow
Plexiglass, sandblasted and frosted
Location: Building A, level 4, adjacent to elevator
Raven Brings the Light, Heiltsuk
Toni Gladstone, Gordon Gladstone, Gerry Baker
Glass and wood
Location: Building A, level 4, adjacent to elevator, north wall of lobby
Take elevator to level 2 and make your way to building B
Waterways
2011, Kelly Cannell
Bronze casting
Location: Building A, level 2, south end of walkway, mounted in pavement
Coastal Journey
2011, Kelly Cannell
Kiln slumped and sandblasted glass with carved western red cedar frame
Location: Building B, level 2, adjacent to security office
Take elevator or stairs to level 3
Water Blessing (left)
2011, Black Pinto Horse, Monte Yellow Bird, Senior
Oil on canvas with cowry shells and simulated elk’s teeth
Location: Building B, level 3, between room 3225 and 3226
Sweet Buffalo Medicine (right)
2007, Black Pinto Horse, Monte Yellow Bird, Senior
Oil on canvas with cowry shells and embroidery floss
Location: Building B, level 3, between room 3225 and 3226
Take elevator or stairs back to level 2
Elders Hands
2011, Jackie Traverse
Acrylic on canvas
Location: Building B, level 2, opposite room 2229a
Doors and Archway
2010, Aaron Moody
Yellow cedar
Location: Building B, level 2, on folding doors of Aboriginal Gathering Space, adjacent to room 2232
Cedar Salmons
2010, Shain Jackson
Red cedar plywood with abalone inlay
Location: Building B, level 2, on concrete columns at the Aboriginal Gathering Place
Canoe and Paddles
2005, Aaron Moody, Shane Point
Red cedar
Location: Building B, level 2, opposite room 2232 at the Aboriginal Gathering Place
Continue your tour on level 2
Paddles
2010, Ray Natraoro
Yellow cedar
Location: Building B, level 2, inside room 2232 at the Aboriginal Gathering Place
First Quarter Moon
2008, Burton F. Amos
Serigraph
Location: Building B, level 2, inside room 2232 at the Aboriginal Gathering Place
Go to the main stairs to see the next three pieces
A Dance for Streams, A Gift of Life
2010, Jerry Whitehead
Acrylic on canvas
Location: Building B, level 2, at the top of the main stairwell
New Direction
2011, Robyn Sparrow
Wool, mounted in cedar display case
Location: Building B, level l, adjacent to room l23l, near the bottom of the stairwell
Our Salish Sea Waterways
2011, A collaboration of Pamela Baker and Shain Jackson
Sandblasted aluminum, acrylic and LED lighting
Location: Building B, level G, adjacent to revolving doors
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Thank you for showing interest in VCC's Indigenous art collection! Learn more about supports for Indigenous students at VCC including program advising, scholarships, bursaries, and on-campus Gathering Spaces by visiting VCC Indigenous Services.
