Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Given the rise in denialism this seems truly unwise. 010
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 13/09/2026uofmpress.ca/books/truth-...uofmpress.caTruth Before ReconciliationEmbedded in the lived experiences of Survivors and supported by the evidentiary record, Truth Before Reconciliation is a valuable tool to help develop the historical and information literacy needed to... 012
Reposted by Sharon FortneyThe Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 04/09/2026A surging population of European green crabs is threatening Heiltsuk Nation’s clam fishery. A removal effort is underway, but the nation says it needs more resources to eradicate the invasive species entirely. Originally published by @nationalobserver.com.thenarwhal.caInvasive green crabs threaten Heiltsuk Nation's clam fishery | The NarwhalClams are a “keystone species” for Heiltsuk Nation, but they're at risk due to a surge of invasive green crabs 12616
Reposted by Sharon FortneyMuseum of Vancouver @museumofvan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026On Sep24, Oct 1, 8 & 15 we’re hosting Austerity Tours: How Decades of Funding Stagnation Affects the MOV. See the problems: buckets catching leaks, the oldest continuously operating freezer, a vintage iPod powering exhibitions & maybe a hall filled with ants. museumofvancouver.ca/austerity-to... 033
Reposted by Sharon FortneyPitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · 30/08/2026In 1932 a 16 year-old Naga girl called Gaidinliu was arrested in NE India after weeks on the run from the British army, as the authorities believed she had instigated an uprising against them. She was imprisoned and her personal possessions were seized & sent to Pitt Rivers Museum... bit.ly/4czzskv 1163
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Picked up my new Salish loom tonight. It’s 7ft tall. I will be making some bigger projects now! 020
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Interestingly, these are not the same cougars. The ones in the book were earlier than the ones in my family photos. 020
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Finished my second bear pattern weaving- changed the legs a little from the first. 050
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Still working on this weaving. Will finish it this weekend 337329
Reposted by Sharon Fortneyqmackie @qmackie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026"In her response to the lawsuit, Whidbey Telecom CEO Donna Hilty admits a shell midden was disturbed and that a suspected cranial fragment that was found was later lost." Yet another careless disturbance of Indigenous ancestors, this time in Pt. Roberts🏺 #Lummi salish-current.org/2026/08/03/d...salish-current.orgDisturbance of Indigenous burial sites is not rare in regionPoint Roberts case goes to trial beginning Oct. 4 A jury trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 4 in federal court in the case ... Read more 0113
Reposted by Sharon FortneyAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Last week, beloved white bison, Blizzard, of the Assiniboine Park Zoo died after almost two decades of being cherished by the public in Winnipeg. A sacred ceremony for Blizzard will be held at the zoo on Wednesday, July 29.aptnnews.caGathering to be held for beloved white bison at Assiniboine Park Zoo - APTN NewsLast week, beloved white bison, Blizzard, of the Assiniboine Park Zoo died after almost two decades of being cherished by the public in Winnipeg. A sacred ceremony for Blizzard will be held at the zo… 04918
Reposted by Sharon FortneyThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 24/07/2026One Brookfield subsidiary in B.C. is applying to export power to another in the United States. If successful, it will be an incentive for private companies to increase private electricity exports independent of Canadian needs. Marjorie Griffin Cohen writes. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...thetyee.caHow Powell River Became Ground Zero for Canada’s Electricity Future | The TyeeMark Carney’s old company wants an unprecedented right to sell power to the US. 34627
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Practicing a new border design - I think it creates a leaf like effect. 020
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 07/07/2026First time visiting the Waterton National Park area 020
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Coast Salish collection at Glenbow Museum in Calgary 050
Reposted by Sharon FortneyCanadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Today on Can Geo: An immersive Yukon art installation brings caribou — and conservation — into focus Read more 👉 canadiangeographic.ca/articles/walk… Written by Trina Moylescanadiangeographic.caWalking with the herdAn immersive Yukon art installation brings caribou — and conservation — into focus 021
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 10/06/2026My colleague Dion Kaszas just released this edited volume on Indigenous Tattooing practices 040
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 09/06/2026windspeaker.com/news/windspe...windspeaker.comRevealing the old stories in a modern way called to multimedia artistWriter and multimedia artist Andrea Grant considers her newest literature offering, Modern Natives, An Illustrative Collection of Reimagined Coast Salish Myths, a “calling.”Almost a decade ago, Grant ... 000
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 05/06/2026I’m really happy with how this one is progressing 270
Reposted by Sharon FortneyBeaty Biodiversity Museum @beatymuseum.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Experience a one-night-only celebration where fashion, biodiversity, and Indigenous storytelling come together beneath the skeleton of the largest animal on the planet. Purchase tickets here beatymuseum.ubc.ca/whale-runway Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM #VIFW #BeatyMuseum # 043
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 04/06/2026A free online workshop being taught by my friend Dr. Andrea Walsh 010
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Making myself some new regalia to replace what I gave away 050
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Took a tule mat workshop with Taylor Baptiste at Bill Reid Gallery today 000
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Finished this wall hanging. The patterns represent autumn leaves and a forest by a river with a bear fishing for salmon 010
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 19/05/2026My first bear. Will change the pattern slightly next time. 010
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 17/05/2026youtu.be/vWCh6NKZmawyoutu.beWe Danced Movement IYouTube video by Cris Derksen - Topic 010
Reposted by Sharon FortneyArt Galley of Greater Victoria @artgalleryvic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026We are accepting applications for the role of Chief Curator & Director of Exhibitions and Programs. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight for exhibitions, programming, and collections. Visit: aggv.ca/about/careers/ #AGGVcareers #YYJcareers 022
Reposted by Sharon FortneyThe Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 15/05/2026Katzie First Nation and partners are celebrating the restoration of Xwíʔləm̓nəc, a tidal marsh home to one of the country's largest salmon runs and smallest sandhill crane populations: thenarwhal.ca/katzie-guard...thenarwhal.caCrucial B.C. wetland restored thanks to Katzie First Nation guardians, partners | The NarwhalIn Fraser River, Canada’s largest salmon-bearing watershed, marsh restoration projects support wildlife and connect First Nations people to their homelands 27935
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 15/05/2026This exhibition just opened at MOA and there will be curator tours this Saturday 031
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 13/05/2026pancouver.ca/pancouver-br... I made their list!pancouver.caPancouver Bridge Builders Awards honour cultural navigators who are making a difference - PancouverFortunately, the south coast of B.C. is home to many people making extraordinary efforts to forge connections across cultural divides. 000
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 05/05/2026New Senakw development being built by Squamish Nation in Vancouver. First phase is almost ready. They have their own power station and are putting a green roof on it. 000
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Tomorrow we’re hosting five other nations at the Klahoose Cultural Centre - Sechelt, Tla’amin, Homalco, Qualicum and K’omoks 020
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Wove these headbands for the opening of our cultural center at Klahoose 😁 010
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 23/04/2026My colleague Jasper Berhulke’s artwork featured for Earth Day 010
Sharon Fortney @sharonfortney.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Made a scarf for an elder who reminds me of my grandma. Might add a button and loop. 140
Reposted by Sharon FortneyRebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 13/04/2026My Salish Mist umbrella from Himikalas Pam Baker 😍☔️ #vancouver #weather 1132