Indigenous Art Exhibition

On Thursday, November 3, 2022, an Indigenous art exhibition opened in the MacNeil Gallery in the Schwartz Business School. The exhibition is a collaborative effort between the German Society, Friends United, and the Schwartz School of Business. The exhibition features artwork from artists Loretta Gould, Alan Syliboy, David Brooks, Gordon Fiddler, Darren Julian, Shianne Gould, and Gerald Gloade. The German Society spent the better half of Friday, October 28, 2022, setting up the gallery alongside StFX’s former art curator, Bruce Campbell. The art gallery is the 4th collaboration between the German Society at StFX and Friends United.

Preceding the event, members of the public as well as StFX students and staff could purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win one of Mrs. Gould’s paintings. Tickets were 10$ and the proceeds were divided between the breakfast program and Knowledge Keeper Kerry Prosper won the painting. A silent auction was also held for a second Loretta Gould painting. StFX staff member won the auction and the painting.

At the event, members of the German Society presented the artists Mrs. Loretta Gould, who attended the event, and Mr. Alan Syliboy. Mr. Kerry Prosper, StFX’s Knowledge Keeper in residence, spoke about the meaning of the event and reconciliation. Shannon Monk, Mi’kmaq Cultural Tourism Project Manager, also spoke about future projects and the event.

The event started at 5:15 p.m., though guests were welcome to enter the gallery beforehand. Refreshments were provided by Sodexo. After the official opening, guests were welcome to peruse around the gallery, speak to the artists and organizers, as well as have some snacks. The gallery will be open to visitors for the remainder of the academic year and students are encouraged to go view the beautiful artwork on display.