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Bright Futures is a time capsule of Bill Reid’s legacy
August 3, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor You probably know Bill Reid (1920–1998) for his grand jade sculpture at the YVR airport, an image which was also printed on Canadian 20-dollar bills in 2004: The Spirit of Haida Gwaii depicts a man surrounded by animals, rowing on a canoe, a prime example of the artist’s connection to the “beautiful beasts and heroes of Haida mythology.” Reid wrote in 1990 about this final major work, saying the man in the middle may represent “the spirit of Haida Gwaii, leading us, for we are all in the same boat.” 25 years after…
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Board Shorts
October 15, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor Finances regarding AMS Welcome Back BBQ settled The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved a total of $13,388 to pay for the unsold tickets of the initial release of the Alma Mater Society…
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Carman McKay on his work, inspirations, and experiences
July 20, 2018Written by: Amal Javed Abdullah Artist Carman McKay has been relief carving an oversized spindle whorl, which is traditionally used for wool spinning, in front of the Indigenous Student Centre (AQ 2002) every Tuesday and Thursday in July. So far,…
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Happy Halloween from The Peak!
October 24, 2014The Peak's carved pumpkin! Hope you have a spooky Halloween SFU!
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