Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art The only public gallery in Canada devoted to the inspiring work of Bill Reid (1920–1998) and the contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast.
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Located in downtown Vancouver.

🔴 Moccasin-Making Workshop with Jamie Gentry 🔴⁠⁠Join artist Jamie Gentry (Kwakwaka'wakw) for an intimate, full-day mocca...
06/25/2026

🔴 Moccasin-Making Workshop with Jamie Gentry 🔴⁠
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Join artist Jamie Gentry (Kwakwaka'wakw) for an intimate, full-day moccasin-making workshop rooted in care, patience, and hands-on learning.

In this small-group workshop, participants will learn how to work with prepared hide and create their very own pair of traditional moccasins.

Guided step-by-step by Jamie, each participant will move through the process at a thoughtful pace, from working with materials to stitching and shaping a finished pair to take home.

Jamie provides everything needed for the workshop, including hides, tools, threads, and patterns. With a maximum of 10 participants, this experience offers space for close guidance, conversation, and connection without feeling rushed.

This is an opportunity to slow down, learn with intention, and connect deeply with materials, process, and community.
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🗓️ Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕘 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM⁠
🙌 All materials, hands-on instruction, and light refreshments included. Limited to 9 participants.
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👉 Book your spot today: https://f.mtr.cool/cduglegmlx
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🎟️ Workshop fees⁠
$350 Non-Members
$300 Indigenous Peoples⁠ / BRG Members
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⁠🔴 About 🔴⁠
Jamie Gentry is Da’nax’daxw from the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation. She was born and raised in Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island and was fortunate to grow up immersed in culture and surrounded by talented artists.

From a young age, Jamie was drawn to the arts, including music, dance, drawing and painting, but was especially drawn to working with her hands. Sewing, beading, and weaving became natural forms of expression for her. For as long as she can remember, she has always wanted to make moccasins. It wasn’t until she moved to Sooke that she was able to find a teacher, and from that day forward, she hasn’t stopped.

Jamie’s culture and the natural world are major influences in her work; she strives to infuse the energy of both into everything she creates. Her goal is to make pieces with meaning, heart, and intention, while building meaningful connections through moccasin-making.

Jamie creates traditional, custom moccasins for modern-day living, with a focus on style, comfort, durability, and an emphasis on sustainability.
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📷 Kimberly Kufaas and Jo Concetta

This Father’s Day, we reflect on Bill Reid’s early family story, including the life of his father, William Reid.William ...
06/21/2026

This Father’s Day, we reflect on Bill Reid’s early family story, including the life of his father, William Reid.

William Reid was born in 1884 near Detroit, into a family with German-Scottish roots. As a teenager, he left home to work on the railway, a path that eventually brought him west. He later became a naturalized Canadian and built a life in northern B.C. and Alaska as a hotelier, managing and owning hotels in places such as Smithers, B.C., and Hyder, Alaska.

It was during this chapter of his life that William met Sophie Gladstone, Bill Reid’s mother, who was born on Haida Gwaii and came from the Raven-Wolf Clan of T’aanuu. Bill was born in Victoria in 1920, at a time when his father was managing an inn in Hyder.

Bill’s childhood was shaped by movement between Victoria, Stewart, and Hyder, as well as by the complex realities of his family history. While William’s work connected the family to the North, Bill and his siblings were raised away from their Haida language and cultural traditions, something Bill would later understand in relation to the colonial systems that deeply affected his mother’s life.

Though Bill and his father were not especially close, William’s story remains part of the larger family history that shaped Bill Reid’s early years. Over time, Bill would devote much of his life and work to reconnecting with his Haida heritage, honouring his mother’s lineage, and recognizing the histories that had always been part of him.

📷 Bill Reid with his mother and father, 1920, photographer unknown.

Today, on Yellow Day 💛, we’re celebrating the warmth, joy, and sense of connection radiating from 'Interwoven' by Cori S...
06/20/2026

Today, on Yellow Day 💛, we’re celebrating the warmth, joy, and sense of connection radiating from 'Interwoven' by Cori Savard (Haida).

🟡 Artist statement 🟡
"Inspired by the intricate beauty of Naaxiin, this print is a celebration of Maat (Mountain Goat). Our people have long recognized the value and quality of Maat’s wool, and have been weaving the finest regalia with it for centuries.

By giving its wool, Maat weaves together the lives of the many people involved in the extensive process of creating Naaxiin regalia. Hunters, weavers, bark harvesters, formline artists and dancers alike.

The intricacy of the weaving, accomplished by the formidable skill of the artist, pays the highest respect to Maat as great robes, aprons, leggings, headpieces and pouches adorn our people and come to life in sacred ceremony."

Image: Interwoven, 2021, 22” x 26” by Cori Yahl ‘Aadas - Haida Artist

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of...
06/20/2026

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

We invite you to spend part of the day with us at the Gallery and experience the richness of Northwest Coast art and culture.

Visit the Gallery to:
🔴 Explore the legacy of master artist Bill Reid
🔴 Engage with the voices of contemporary Indigenous artists
🔴 Learn more about reconciliation through the power of art
🔴 Connect with stories, teachings, and creative practices from the Northwest Coast

🎟️ We will be open with FREE admission from 10 am to 2 pm, generously supported by our Community Access Partner, Downtown Vancouver. As always, admission is free year-round for Indigenous Peoples.

📷 Photo by Michael Love

Hilary Tkachuk is a Secwépemc beadwork artist from Bonaparte First Nation. Her practice brings together cultural storyte...
06/19/2026

Hilary Tkachuk is a Secwépemc beadwork artist from Bonaparte First Nation. Her practice brings together cultural storytelling and contemporary design through carefully crafted patterns inspired by the land, sky, and Secwépemc visual language.

Created in small batches, Hilary’s work reflects a commitment to cultural continuity, thoughtful craftsmanship, and supporting her family through Indigenous artistry.

🙌 Find Hilary Joy Rose at our Summer Indigenous Artisans Market
☀️ June 20 | 11 am–4 pm
🎟️ Free admission, thanks to the generous support of BMO Financial Group

Based in Chilliwack, BC, Sweetgrass Soap is an Indigenous woman-owned business creating handmade soaps, body butters, li...
06/17/2026

Based in Chilliwack, BC, Sweetgrass Soap is an Indigenous woman-owned business creating handmade soaps, body butters, lip balms, and smudge sprays inspired by Indigenous traditions and self-care.

Their products have been featured in Chatelaine Magazine, Fashion Magazine, BC Business Magazine, and on the hit series Acting Good.

✨ Discover Sweetgrass Soap at our Summer Indigenous Artisans Market!
☀️ June 20 | 11 am–4 pm
🎟️ Free admission, thanks to the generous support of BMO Financial Group

Shawn Bourks is the artist behind Kimoowun Beads, creating contemporary Métis beadwork and fur tufting from her home in ...
06/16/2026

Shawn Bourks is the artist behind Kimoowun Beads, creating contemporary Métis beadwork and fur tufting from her home in East Vancouver.

A Two-Spirit Michif artist, Shawn’s work is a direct connection to her ancestors and a celebration of Indigenous resilience. Using traditional materials like caribou fur, smoked moose hide, porcupine quills, and dentalium, she creates unique, slow-made jewelry and accessories.

Pieces Shawn sells include beaded earrings, necklaces, bolo ties, bag charms, bags, hats and more. Everything is made with care and intention.

☀️ Find Kimoowun Beads at our Summer Market!
🗓️ June 20 | 🕚 11 am–4 pm
🎟️ Free admission, thanks to the generous support of BMO Financial Group

Spirit Chocolates is run by Mark George (Tsleil-Waututh) who has been carving and teaching for more than 40 years. Drawi...
06/15/2026

Spirit Chocolates is run by Mark George (Tsleil-Waututh) who has been carving and teaching for more than 40 years. Drawing on his cultural upbringing and artistic practice, he transforms chocolate into intricate, completely edible works of art. 🍫

Discover Spirit Chocolates at our Summer Indigenous Artisans Market!

☀️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕚 11 am – 4 pm
🎟️ Free admission, thanks to the generous support of BMO Financial Group

⚽️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⚽️Soccer fever is in Vancouver, and we’re celebrating with a special BRG soccer package featuring Indi...
06/12/2026

⚽️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⚽️

Soccer fever is in Vancouver, and we’re celebrating with a special BRG soccer package featuring Indigenous art, design, and storytelling.

👉 One lucky winner will receive:

🔴 A Size 5 soccer ball featuring artwork by Chantelle Trainor-Matties (Nisga’a & Métis)
🔴 A Raven t-shirt by Phil Gray (Tsimshian)
🔴 A signed Vancouver Host City Poster by Jamin Zuroski (‘Namgis)
🔴 Spirit Wolf art socks by Paul Windsor (Haisla, Heiltsuk)
🔴 4 complimentary Gallery admissions
🔴 An official Bill Reid Gallery tote bag
🔴 A Bear insulated bottle by Allan Weir (Haida)

To enter:

1. Like this post
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3. Tag your friends in the comments!
4. Make sure the person you tag is following us too

Each tag counts as one entry, so the more people you tag, the more chances you have to win!

The winner will be randomly selected, contacted by DM, and tagged here on Friday, June 26th.

Open to people in Vancouver only. Prize must be picked up at the Bill Reid Gallery.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.

Larissa Grieves is a mixed-Indigenous, q***r, and Two-Spirit artist whose work is rooted in care, land connection, and h...
06/11/2026

Larissa Grieves is a mixed-Indigenous, q***r, and Two-Spirit artist whose work is rooted in care, land connection, and healing.

Through beadwork, body care, and ceremony-infused adornments, Larissa creates pieces that carry intention, memory, and love. Their practice invites moments of connection through handcrafted work made with deep care.

Find Larissa at our Summer Indigenous Artisans Market!

☀️ Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕚 11 am – 4 pm
🎟️ Free admission, thanks to the generous support of BMO Financial Group

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639 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C2G3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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