Roy Henry Vickers has been named the BC Arts Council害羞草研究所檚 inaugural Elder-in-Residence.
The provincial government announced Vickers害羞草研究所� new position on Wednesday, March 26, calling it 害羞草研究所渁 significant step forward toward learning and promoting Indigenous knowledge within the arts community.害羞草研究所�
害羞草研究所淎t the heart of our government害羞草研究所檚 commitment to the arts and culture sector is people - valuing diverse cultures and creating a space for everyone,害羞草研究所� said Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham through the announcement. 害羞草研究所淭hrough the Elder-in-Residence role, we are supporting a more dynamic cultural environment for all British Columbians and taking action toward reconciliation.害羞草研究所�
The announcement adds that the BC Arts Council created the new role 害羞草研究所渋n recognition of the importance of Indigenous perspectives, cultural expression and self determination.害羞草研究所�
The venerable Vickers, who has Tsimshian, Haida and Heiltsuk heritage, is expected to help guide the council害羞草研究所檚 actions, support community projects and offer mentoring opportunities for Indigenous artists.
害羞草研究所淲elcoming Roy as the first Elder-in-Residence at the BC Arts Council is a big step forward in supporting equity within the arts community,害羞草研究所� said Parliamentary Secretary of Arts and Film Bob D害羞草研究所橢ith. 害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 all about learning from Indigenous wisdom, promoting healing and bringing people together through culture. I can害羞草研究所檛 wait to see how Roy害羞草研究所檚 presence will enrich the arts community.害羞草研究所�
Vickers is a renowned artist and carver as well as a strong advocate for addiction and abuse recovery who has received numerous honours, including the Order of Canada.
The announcement of his new position was made at his gallery in Tofino, a town that boasts a municipal flag designed by him.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 proud to be the first Elder-in-Residence for the BC Arts Council,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淭his role allows me to serve both my local community and the larger arts community. I害羞草研究所檓 looking forward to sharing my perspectives and stories, and working with the council to support artists across the province.害羞草研究所�
The announcement adds that the Elder-in-Residence will receive a $10,000 fellowship grant annually through the BC Arts Council害羞草研究所檚 Strategic Investments budget.
Through the guidance and knowledge-sharing of the Elder-in-Residence, the BC Arts Council will continue working toward equity and reconciliation, playing a vital role in supporting and strengthening arts and culture communities,害羞草研究所� it reads. 害羞草研究所淭his role will also provide enhanced visibility and access to Indigenous arts, culture and knowledge for British Columbians, enriching diverse perspectives and experiences.害羞草研究所�
Vickers previously served on the BC Arts Council from 2019-2023.
害羞草研究所淩oy had a significant impact as a council member and we are thrilled that he will be continuing to share his knowledge and worldview with council,害羞草研究所� said Arts Council chair Sae-Hoon Stan Chung. 害羞草研究所淭he Elder-in-Residence role is about deepening relationships and collaboration and working together in a good way. We are honoured that Roy Henry Vickers will guide us on this journey.害羞草研究所�
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