Went to the launch of the new MOA (Museum of Anthropology) today. A $55 million expansion. Very cool exhibit called Border Zones: New Art Across Cultures (where this pic is from). Marianne Nicholson`s Wanx`id: to hide, to be hidden was part of this exhibit that included contemporary ceremonial chests with archival photographs on the bottom. What a great addition. Aboriginal dance performances also. The new launch, called a Celebration of Creativity, was part of the 2010 Cultural Olympiad.The Vancouver 2010 Olympics is hosted in part by the Four Host First Nations. The Olympics are being held on the traditional territories of the Squamish, Musqueam, Lil`wat and Tsleil-Waututh.
There`s been a fair bit of media attention about aboriginal participation in the Games. Looking forward to checking out the Aboriginal Pavilion as well as some of the other cultural events taking place, like Beyond Eden, Edward Curtis Project and Tanya Tagaq: Tundra Songs (Inuit throat signing at the Chan Centre at UBC).
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