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   A Talk by Elder Ca…

   
   

   May 21, 2026 01:00 AM      02:30 AM

   Join us for an intimate evening with W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Carl Olsen (ZȺWIZUT) as he shares the story of his 3 year peaceful vigil.
   Limited seating available, please reserve your spot with a free ticket.
   A feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition "Wild Art for the Big of Heart", Elder Carl Olsen shares his knowledge and stories in this community discussion.
   
   Starting in February 2023, Carl stood beside the Trans-Canada Highway every Tuesday morning—rain, snow, or shine. What began as a solitary act of resistance against a $162-million highway widening project grew into a community movement rooted in the Douglas Treaty and a sacred responsibility to the salmon.
   
   Through his talk, Carl will explore the vital importance of the SELE₭TEȽ (Goldstream River), the threat posed to its ancient trees and spawning grounds, and how his unwavering presence eventually led to a provincial pause on the project in 2026. Come hear a firsthand account of stewardship, the power of persistence, and why protecting this watershed is essential for the future of the W̱SÁNEĆ people and the region.
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   WRIT LARGE Art Exh…

   
   

   May 21, 2026 02:00 AM

   This event began 2025-10-04 and repeats every day forever

   
   

   Three Victoria artists present Writ Large - Contemporary Works on Paper
   
   Three Victoria artists draw on their pasts as professional writers and editors to exhibit a collection of large-format works inspired by the emotional and intellectual energy of written language.
   Georgina Montgomery, Louise Oborne, and MaryLou Wakefield use words and text as part of their visual language to amplify a compelling idea, question, or life experience personally meaningful to them.
   In this series, the artists demonstrate their individual stylistic approaches to interpreting 'Writ Large' and invite viewers to find their own meaning and interpretation in the works.
   Writ Large will be on at arc.hive artist run centre October 4 - 19 and open for viewing Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm.
   An opening reception with the artists in attendance will be on Friday, October 3, from 7 - 9 pm.
   For more information about the artists and the exhibition, visit www.writ-large.art
   For more information, contact MaryLou Wakefield
   [email protected]
   250 217-2421
   

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