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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The license covers uses in all languages and for all audiences, including personal use, and remote transmission. Learn more with our Minimum Fee Schedule! carfac-raav.ca/2026-en/ #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #artistfees #canadianartist #artistfee #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy

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Bob @follow-thelight.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Autumn Autumn colours flow with the panoply of intensity amidst the electromagnetic spectrum before our vision. The reaction to cooler temperatures reveals the inner beauty in the changes. As change affects us all, I hope it is beautiful and filled with blessings 😊 #bsky.art

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KSimArtist @ksimartist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Only two little squonks left, keeping warm at the table… Last day at the Crafts from the Crypt Fair!

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Bob @follow-thelight.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Mission Bridge over the Fraser River. Pinhole Image, on colour reversal film. Crossing like water under a bridge you shift your mind, escape the effervescence simmering in realities the waves beat upon the columns repeated patterns like a heartbeat. #pinhole #analogue #film #e6 #poetry

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KSimArtist @ksimartist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Done and dusted- “Trial by Fire” now has prints ready to go for the Crafts from the Crypt Fair at the Saanich Fairgrounds this weekend! More new stuff (including lil felted beasties) will be there- plus a special “nothing’s scarier than revisiting your older art” sale…💀

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Not compensating First Nations for the environmental, social, and economic damage caused historically by oil and gas development on Indigenous lands but, rather, “identifying feasible ways to share economic opportunities arising from resource development …” 9/9

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s no wonder, then, that the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) argued that, when it comes to Indigenous peoples, “the industry’s strongest role is through ‘economic reconciliation.’” 8/9

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Instead, in the words of a 2023 editorial in the Calgary Herald: “Economic reconciliation is natural resource development.” 7/9

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nor does it mean implementing the kinds of meaningful reparations called for in the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) or, for that matter, in Yellowhead Institute’s Cash Back Red Paper. 6/9

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“What does economic reconciliation mean, though? While difficult to find a consensus definition, it is clear it does not mean Land Back. 5/9 #artistrun

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In 2023, the Yellowhead Institute stopped tracking progress on the TRC, because there wasn’t anything to track. The image quote and text below are from: yellowheadinstitute.org/wp-content/u... 4/9 #canadianartist #emergingartist #studentartist #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg

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https://yellowheadinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/YI-TRC-C2A-2023-Special-Report-compressed.pdf

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you are a non-Indigenous Canadian, today is a great day to learn about Truth and Reconciliation, and plan the steps you will take year-round to contribute to Reconciliation. If you’re Indigenous, we hope you’re able to create or access healing within your community. 3/9 #bcartist #bcgalleries

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https://yellowheadinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/YI-TRC-C2A-2023-Special-Report-compressed.pdf

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What are you doing to ensure the Calls to Action are implemented and not forgotten? Centring Indigenous leadership is key to effective Reconciliation, so that we don’t pursue non-TRC concepts like “economic reconciliation.” 2/9 #CARFAC #truthandreconciliation #ndtr #orangeshirtday #canada

yellowheadinstitute.org

https://yellowheadinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/YI-TRC-C2A-2023-Special-Report-compressed.pdf

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and unfortunately, we are not making any progress. As Canadians, we are all responsible for reconciliation, and implementing the TRC Calls to Action is a significant opportunity for healing. 1/9 #CARFACBC

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

CARFAC BC is working to bring you more member benefits! If you haven’t checked out our growing list of benefits, now’s a great time to learn more and join today: carfacbc.ca/join/ #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #artistsupport #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #memberbenefits

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John G. Boehme @johngboehme.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Same but different 10th anniversary Doug-Jane-Judie-Eduardo-Lesley-John

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John G. Boehme @johngboehme.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Same but different 10th anniversary Doug-Jane-Judie-Eduardo-Lesley-John

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John G. Boehme @johngboehme.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Same but different 10th anniversary Doug-Jane-Judie-Eduardo-Lesley-John

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Compulsory land acknowledgements and statements of solidarity with local Indigenous groups are not enough to create support or equality within the arts and culture sectors. Find recommendations and best practices in our Toolkit for Galleries and Arts Orgs: www.carfacbc.ca/s/Working-Th...

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to bc@carfac.ca by the end of this month to get it into our newsletter next month! Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on all the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, + more.

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Members are hereby notified that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CARFAC BC: www.carfacbc.ca/news/agm-2026

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This Friday! We’re looking forward to connecting with you. Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg... If you’ve RSVPd to a previous Community Connect, you don’t need to RSVP again unless you have new discussion topic suggestions. We’re here for you! #CARFACBC #bcartist

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KSimArtist @ksimartist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Next event coming up in just a few short weeks- it’s an old favourite: Crafts from the Crypt Fair! Stay tuned for updates! Also, new enamel squonk pins are finally here! Along with some new lil felted beasties… 💙🍂🦇

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Beth Gallup @beth-gallup.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Last Fall, I started Fall into Alpine Granite, inspired by Vancouver Island's Strathcona Park. The changing colours and light, experiencing the season's change in this September, provided the inspiration I need to finish. A slow work!

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KSimArtist @ksimartist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The pocket squonks return! This weekend, the beasties and I shall journey to the Coombs Medieval Fall Faire! Come on down and say hello- loads of amazing vendors, craftspeople, artists, artisans, creators, and costumed shenanigans!

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Please contact Jenna Faye Powell, Interim National Executive Director, for additional information at director@carfac.ca. 3/3 #carfacnational #annualgeneralmeeting #CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #professionalartist #bcarts #memberbenefits

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If additional interpretation services can be offered, notice of these services will be shared with registrants prior to the meeting. Register for the AGM at @carfacnational Registration before Monday 21 September 2026 is required. 2/3

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Please join us on Sunday 27 September at noon PDT (3:00 pm Eastern Time) for CARFAC National’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year, the National AGM will be held online via Zoom, and live speech-to-text translation will be provided. 1/3

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Unfortunately, artists have been hit in the recent round of tariffs. The Canadian Crafts Federation has an excellent guide for dealing with the current situation: canadiancraftsfederation.ca/resources/ta... Thank you to the CCF for this timely toolkit to help craftspeople / artists! #tariffs

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We hope to cultivate a better understanding of artist fee payments, cultural safety, and accessibility. We aim to provide a resource highlighting diverse opportunities for artists in BC. Check out the BC Galleries Catalogue: carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c... #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Some of the pros of arts classes are listed in the image; increased cognitive function, emotional intelligence, cultural inclusion, and economic innovation. What other benefits have you experienced when learning about art? 2/2 #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Let’s be clear, you do not need a formal education to be an artist! Attending art school or taking university arts courses comes with pros and cons. Many artists take workshops or non-institutional art courses, or are self-taught. 1/2 #CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #bcgalleries

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Barbara Brown, Artist of the Forest @barbarabrownforest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Billionaires like Elon Musk are racing to replace humans with AI. Join me to stop the race to replace: action.eko.org/a/support-pr...

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KSimArtist @ksimartist.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

First day of Sails and Sagas is a wrap! One more day to go! Felted beasties have garnered a fair bit of attention, and in keen to see what catches people’s eyes on Sunday… Lucked out with fair weather and really great music!

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KSimArtist @ksimartist.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New stuff!! New prints of my wee lad Oliver the Squonk, new illustration from the Tales of Ænim, and a pile of lil woolly beasties! It’s an outdoor show this time: Sails & Sagas, this weekend in Iroquois Park, Sidney. That’s right- the paper and wool artist will be…outside.

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