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Iconic artist Roy Henry Vickers named B.C.’s inaugural Elder-in-Residence

Provincial government makes announcement at Roy Henry Vickers Gallery in Tofino
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The provincial government announced Roy Henry Vickers as BC Arts Council’s inaugural Elder-in Residence on Wednesday. (royhenryvickers.com photo)

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.

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Andrew Bailey

About the Author: Andrew Bailey

I arrived at the Westerly News as a reporter and photographer in January 2012.
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