Roy Henry Vickers has been named the BC Arts Council’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence.
The provincial government announced Vickers’ new position on Wednesday, March 26, calling it “a significant step forward toward learning and promoting Indigenous knowledge within the arts community.”
“At the heart of our government’s commitment to the arts and culture sector is people - valuing diverse cultures and creating a space for everyone,” said Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham through the announcement.