Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage:
where all things ART will be offered and celebrated!
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Authentically Indigenous on Nex̱wlélex̱wm / Bowen Island
Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage
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Dream it.
Supported by the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program
Partnership of the Bowen Island Library & the Hearth Arts on Bowen.
People to recognize for the Project: Tina Nielsen, Jami Scheffer, Jenn Streckman, Tectonic Architecture, Tourand Engineering, Bowen Island Municipality
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Build it.
Project included landscaping, outdoor sitting areas, park space and a covered Stage in the Cultural Corner area adjacent to the Hearth Gallery and Library
Once the Project was completed (May 2023), it was gifted to the Bowen Island Municipality
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Grow it.
Part of the project plans was an Indigenous Eagle carving by local artist and carver, Simon James
Uses of the stage: Live Art performances, Literary events, Art Demonstrations, Cultural experiences and more...
Blessing Ceremony for “Eagle Descending”
The Hearth Gallery and the Bowen Island Public Library welcomed the community to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the new Cultural Corner stage and patio.
The ceremony unveiled a beautiful cedar carving created by local artist, Simon Daniel James Winadzi. Simon’s carving, titled “Eagle Descending” was created specifically to grace the new Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage located on the Library lands outside the Hearth Gallery
Bob Baker and the Eagle Song Dancers lead the blessing with a performance and brushing ceremony.
