41 SPRING / SUMMER 2026 LEISURE GUIDE Spring Exhibition Gallery One C anada, Here We Are! February 5, 2026 – May 2026 This Royal BC Museum travelling exhibition honours the enduring contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to the nation’s cultural landscape. Through artifacts, personal stories, and reflections on identity and belonging, the exhibition highlights resilience, heritage, and multiculturalism. Updated following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Canada, Here We Are! invites dialogue about Canada’s evolving story — one shaped by community, strength, and the courage to build belonging across generations. E xhibiting Artist: Speplól Tanya Zilinski The Hustka | Kookum Scarves Project Led by multidisciplinary artist Speplól Tanya Zilinski, whose work is grounded in Cree and Ukrainian ancestry, this project explores shared histories and cultural exchange through research, beading, and textile practices. Using the Kookum scarf as both material and metaphor, the work weaves together ancestral knowledge and lived experience — creating space for connection between cultures, past and present. Interactive Workshops B eading Workshop with Speplól Tanya Zilinski Registration required | Dates coming soon Learn the foundations of loom beading in this hands-on workshop led by the artist. Participants will explore technique, story, and material culture through guided practice. Traditional Egg Decorating Workshop Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 1 pm – 3 pm Learn the traditional art of Ukrainian egg decorating in this hands-on workshop. All materials provided. Registration required.
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