September 30, 2017
2017-09-30T13:00:00
11944 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G1
Culture Day @ the ACT Arts Centre
Saturday, September 30, 2017
In Canada’s 150th year, join us as we celebrate our deep connection and long history of First Nations culture.
SPOKEN WORD with Ronnie Dean Harris • 2pm
Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve, is a Sto:lo/St’át’imc/Nlaka’pamux multimedia artist based in Vancouver. Showcasing a combination of spoken word poetry, storytelling and live hip-hop dance, this piece is based on Ronnie’s experiences and travels as an Indigenous artist growing up in Albion (Maple Ridge) and spiralling out into the world.
FROST EXPLODING TREES MOON • 2:30 pm
A solo piece from Raven Spirit Dance, performed by Michelle Olson. Follow the physical and spiritual journey of a woman as she travels her trap line, sets up camp, and settles into the centre of her world of breath and perception. It asks: How does one house one’s spirit? What keeps us close to earth and what makes us long for the stars?
GALLERY EXHIBITION • September 9 – October 28th
MODERN LEGENDS: Sonny Assu, Corey Moraes, Carrielynn Victor, Brandon G