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ECU's 15 Most-Read Stories in 2022
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Posted on January 03, 2023
Your favourite stories in 2022 focused on themes of change, innovation and achievement.
This list is just a small sample of the work ECU publishes week in, week out, all year long.
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The stunning immersive work takes viewers inside the stories of two Indigenous men whose lives were shaped by structural racism. READ THE STORY ➼
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A suite of free resources, collectively titled Fibre Stories, aims to support a deeper understanding of sustainability, responsibility and justice in the textile industry.
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The arrival of the pole, titled Northern Wolves, is the latest phase in the Aboriginal Gathering Place’s Community Totem Pole Project, which brings together Tahltan-Tlingit and Māori master carvers. READ THE STORY ➼
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The large-scale work was originally commissioned to mark the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. READ THE STORY ➼
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The show, which includes an exhibition of photographs and a video installation, arrives in Stan’s hometown following a lauded run at the prestigious festival. READ THE STORY ➼
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The artist and ECU alum plans to use the $30,000 prize to study paintings in some of the great museums in Europe. READ THE STORY ➼
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The exhibition is the culmination of the Summer Institute for Teens + Junior Art Intensive 2022. READ THE STORY ➼
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Lheidli: Where the Two Rivers Meet showcases a three-year project designed to shift how health professionals view Indigenous health and support Indigenous access to equitable care. READ THE STORY ➼
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Titled Láwa7, the video is currently playing on the outdoor Urban Screen at Emily Carr University (ECU), curated and presented by the Libby Leshgold Gallery. READ THE STORY ➼
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We’re seeing a crossover of illustrators to tattoo artists bridging new styles and techniques. READ THE STORY ➼
No. 5 | Vanessa Kwan Named Director + Curator of the Libby Leshgold Gallery at Emily Carr University
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For the accomplished artist, producer and curator, the work of leading an arts organization begins with recognizing its inherent ties to the broader community. READ THE STORY ➼
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“All three are natural leaders who inspire others to reach further with their own work, and to collectively strive for a future defined by a commitment to justice, equity and community.” READ THE STORY ➼
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The short film has earned invites to nearly a dozen festivals across the international circuit, as well as a recent award at the Venice Shorts Film Fest. READ THE STORY ➼
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This year, 33 students received graduation awards in acknowledgement of their stellar work and accomplishments. READ THE STORY ➼
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The artist and fourth-year student will use the prize to travel to the Philippines to research colonial history and decolonization in the country of his birth. READ THE STORY ➼