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Join us at Station Gallery on the patio to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day!Join us on June 17 for a meaningful cultural experience featuring two emerging Indigenous artists, Emma Whiteye and Tessa Shank, as they showcase their artwork and share teachings from their communities.
This informal, drop‑in event invites guests to meet the artists, explore their work, and learn about Indigenous culture from the perspective of a younger generation.Guests can enjoy tea tasting and bannock samples, while taking part in conversations about traditional knowledge and contemporary Indigenous art practices.
Location : Station Gallery at 1450 Henry Street Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2026 from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m.The Town of Whitby celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day each year.
This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Join us on June 17 for a meaningful cultural experience featuring two emerging Indigenous artists, Emma Whiteye and Tessa Shank, as they showcase their artwork and share teachings from their communities.
This informal, drop‑in event invites guests to meet the artists, explore their work, and learn about Indigenous culture from the perspective of a younger generation.Guests can enjoy tea tasting and bannock samples, while taking part in conversations about traditional knowledge and contemporary Indigenous art practices.
Location : Station Gallery at 1450 Henry Street Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2026 from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m.Emma is a 19‑year‑old Ojibway woman from the Turtle Clan, originally from Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation).
A visual and multimedia artist studying Fine Arts at Durham College, she works primarily in acrylic, watercolour, and oil.Emma’s art is rooted in culture, identity, and lived experience — exploring emotion, community stories, and the realities of both joy and struggle.Her goal is to create work that…