The 6th edition of the Contemporary Native Art Biennial entitled Land Back is ongoing at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery. It calls attention to Indigenous cultures and practices through various mediums that highlight these communities as essential protectors and stewards of their ancestral lands.
PHOTO: City of Pointe-Claire
Among other artists, Carrie Allison, Erin Gingrich, and Christi Belcourt pay homage to their respective cultures and to nature. The exhibit as a whole poses questions about nature preservation and appreciates Indigenous culture and resilience. Land Back allows artistic expression to empower the artists and viewers alike.
Take a tour of the exhibit with West Island News correspondent, Hannah Johnston.
Land Back runs until June 19th at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, located at 176, Chemin du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore. Admission is free.
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