Curriculum Vitae
Education:
2015-2016 En’owkin Centre - nsyilxcen language
2020-Current Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts: Visual Arts
Professional Experience
Cultural Coordinator
February 2025 – Present Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre - Osoyoos, BC
Coordinate cultural programming, exhibitions, and public events centered on syilx Okanagan heritage and desert ecology
Collaborate with Indigenous artists, Elders, and knowledge keepers to support community engagement and cultural preservation
Provide cultural consultation to external partners and organizations working with the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) and within the broader Okanagan Nation
Assist in the repatriation of cultural belongings to the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre’s repository, working in alignment with community protocols and institutional partners
Support educational tours and outreach initiatives, integrating Indigenous perspectives into visitor experiences
Contribute to the curation and development of displays that reflect syilx Okanagan values, stories, and traditions
Solo exhibitions:
May 2022 kʷu scʕacʕacúlaʔxʷ We Are of The Land - the Osoyoos Art Gallery
Jan 2025 q’ayisxn - Off the Rocks - FINA Gallery, UBC-Okanagan, Kelowna
Group exhibitions:
Jan-Apr 2019 Our Lives Through Our Eyes - the Kelowna Art Gallery
Sep 2020 19 - Connected Through Art Six Feet Apart - Third Space Kelowna
Jun-Sep 2021 Undressed - the Kelowna Art Gallery
May-Oct 2022 Beaded Nostalgia - the Bill Reid Gallery, Vancouver
Jan-Feb 2023 Sacred Fires - the Michael O’Brien Exhibition Commons
Mar-Oct 2023 Square Mini Mural Project - Cannery Brewing & Penticton Art Gallery
February 2024 Frybread as Fok - Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver
Apr 2024-Mar 2025 Interwoven Roots (tr̓ar̓ iʔ sʕax̌ʷip) - Maltwood Legacy Gallery, University of Victoria
May 16-Sep 1 2024 Creation Stories: Land/Medicines - Musee de Beaux-Arts de Sherbrooke, BACA Biennale
February 2025 BEADSOUP! - Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver (performance*)
Residencies & Artist Talks
May 2024 Indigenous Art Intensive, University of British Columbia - Okanagan, Kelowna
Curatorial Projects
February 2024 Frybread as Fok - Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver
Co-curated by Taylor Baptiste, Aaron Rice, Rylee Taje and Vance Wright, Frybread as Fok showcased recent works by Indigenous students, faculty, and staff from Emily Carr University. The exhibition featured over 80 artworks by 32 artists, offering a vibrant reflection of Indigenous presence and creativity within the university and broader community.
Apr 2024-Mar 2025 Interwoven Roots (tr̓ar̓ iʔ sʕax̌ʷip) - Maltwood Legacy Gallery, University of Victoria
An exhibition inspired by Elder Jane Stelkia’s childhood memories, exploring the legacy of Okanagan youth at the Inkameep Day School through contemporary installation, language revitalization, and Indigenous curatorial practice. Featuring members of the Osoyoos Indian Band in collaboration with Andrea Walsh.
Public Commissions
July 2020 Electric Vehicle Car Charging Stations, Osoyoos Indian Band Gas Stations
August 2024 Osoyoos Indian Band Logo Mural on Cedar Outdoor Panels, Osoyoos Indian Band Office