Aunty Collective

AUNTY COLLECTIVE

An Indigenous hub of gender-diverse artists and creators from across Turtle Island.

The Aunty Collective Indigenous Creative Practice Hub recognizes the sovereignty of the Lekwungen Peoples, land, waters, ancestors, and non-human relations and understands that only through meaningful, respectful, reciprocal relationships, is our work made possible. As diverse Indigenous peoples who carry our unique Indigenous laws with us while away from our own lands, waters, and relatives, we make visible and honour Lekwungen laws, protocols, and authority. We are honoured to create, share, and develop relationships within the Lekwungen and neighboring Coast Salish territories.

Aunty Collective is a creative practice and learning space that welcomes all those who wish to learn, while holding Indigenous artists and peoples at the centre.

We prioritize creating space for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+, women, and youth, and work to develop accessible opportunities for Indigenous artists of all mediums. We support their agency to take up space, learn and share knowledge, create, and nurture future generations to come.

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We provide an accessible commerce platform for Indigenous peoples to share their creative practices

We connect the public with authentic Indigenous art and culture.

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Shows

Gallery

Our gallery is curated over the year with selected exhibits featuring local community, youth, 2S/Indigiqueer/Women artists, and artists from across Turtle Island.

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Consignment

Aunty Collective supports and creates capacity and access to authentic, creative, Indigenous practices by carrying work by Indigenous artist's on a consignment basis.

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Workshops & Programs

We offer a variety of workshops that are customizable to your workshop needs. We offer small and large group workshops which can be had onsite and/or on location.

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Indigenous Knowledge Sharing Gathering 3-Day Event

This year Aunty Collective Indigenous Creative Practice Gallery hosted knowledge keeper and creative Helen Pelletier with their stunning birch bark creations. Through ongoing and reciprocal relationship, Aunties Rhudey and Diane visited Fort...

Indigenous Knowledge Sharing Gathering 3-Day Event

This year Aunty Collective Indigenous Creative Practice Gallery hosted knowledge keeper and creative Helen Pelletier with their stunning birch bark creations. Through ongoing and reciprocal relationship, Aunties Rhudey and Diane visited Fort...
Drum Social Nights at Aunty Collective

Hosted by Alysha Brown and the Aunties, our Drum Social Nights are open to all in community! We bring out two big powwow drums, handheld instruments. Everyone welcome - children...

Drum Social Nights at Aunty Collective

Hosted by Alysha Brown and the Aunties, our Drum Social Nights are open to all in community! We bring out two big powwow drums, handheld instruments. Everyone welcome - children...
Community Creative Makers Drop-In Art Night

Hey everyone, we’re hosting bi-weekly art drop ins on the second and last Wednesday of the month here at the collective. Got a project (or 20) sitting around calling your...

Community Creative Makers Drop-In Art Night

Hey everyone, we’re hosting bi-weekly art drop ins on the second and last Wednesday of the month here at the collective. Got a project (or 20) sitting around calling your...

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“I recently participated in a workshop that was hosted by the Aunty Collective. This workshop offered attendees an opportunity to reflect deeply on the traditional teachings of the Medicine Wheel as seen and taught through the lens of the Cree and Métis. The workshop was transformative for all those who attended. I can’t imagine this experience would have been the same if it was offered in a non-Indigenous setting. I think it’s very important to consider spaces like the Aunty Collective for Indigenous workshops and learning because the meaning is much more impactful and authentic.”

“The Aunties are powerful knowledge holders. They shared their teachings with us with such humility and compassion. I felt embraced and also lifted up through the workshop. I was deeply moved and will never forget how transformative the time I spent with the Aunties was.”

“The medicine walk and workshop I attended with Aunties was so useful. I had no idea all the "weeds" I see every day are powerful medicines. Can't wait to share what I learned with my students!”

“The drum workshop I took with Aunties profoundly shifted my relationship with Indigenous ways of knowing and being. I was truly moved and inspired. Working with the hide, sinew, and cedar was such a privilege. Waking up the drum was like nothing I've experienced before I am grateful beyond words for all the teachings shared with us.”

“I have very sensitive problematic skin and eczema and it was in full flare when I arrived at the retreat and had forgotten any kind of cream. I used your salve the first day on my face and I have not stopped. It has been come my skin crème and eczema treatment daily and I am already out! If you make bigger jars, I would be happy to just buy bigger ones. If you need a testimonial for your products please let me know, I can rave about the salve all day long 😊. Thank you for making these and sharing your knowledge of medicines.”

“Your knowledge and years of practical experience teaching in the educational system is the perfect combination for you to teach this course in a way that is super meaningful and important for students. When I read their testimonials I could not stop thinking that you have directly impacted a lot of children and youth throughout the province since the teachers who learned with you go back to teach their children, so what you do has a really large positive effect range.”

“In this place and the warmth of those who offered the space for an event I attended, I finally felt personally and profoundly connected to the land in the new city I just landed last year”

"I just wanted to express my gratitude for the wonderful cedar weaving workshop that you facilitated today. I really appreciate your willingness to share this aspect of your culture with our clients. It was wonderful to see them make connections between this activity and different forms of weaving in their own cultures."

The Aunty Collective Indigenous Creative Practice Hub recognizes the sovereignty of the Lekwungen Peoples, land, waters, ancestors, and non-human relations and understands that only through meaningful, respectful, reciprocal relationships, is our work made possible. As diverse Indigenous peoples who carry our unique Indigenous laws with us while away from our own lands and waters, we make visible and honour Lekwungen laws, protocols, and authority as we create, share, and develop relationships within the Lekwungen and neighboring Coast Salish territories and their peoples.