Sharon Fortney
@sharonfortney.bsky.social
Indigenous curator interested in Salish weaving, basketry and contemporary Indigenous fashions (and big earrings).
PhD Anthropology, Active in repatriation
Klahoose First Nation
PhD Anthropology, Active in repatriation
Klahoose First Nation
Attended the opening of Every River has a Mouth today at Bill Reid Gallery curated by Eliot White Hill (Snuneymuxw) and saw the lovely Danielle Morsette and many other lovely people
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Attended the opening of Every River has a Mouth today at Bill Reid Gallery curated by Eliot White Hill (Snuneymuxw) and saw the lovely Danielle Morsette and many other lovely people
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Jeremy Williams co-directed this film with Trevor Mack and it has just been released by the producer Tsilhqot'in National Government in partnership with River Voices Productions. Previously could only be viewed at the Museum of Vancouver in the “Work of Repair” exhibition.
Jeremy Williams co-directed this film with Trevor Mack and it has just been released by the producer Tsilhqot'in National Government in partnership with River Voices Productions. Previously could only be viewed at the Museum of Vancouver in the “Work of Repair” exhibition.
Qatŝ’ay: Bringing our spirits back home (2025)
YouTube video by Tsilhqot'in National Government
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February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
youtu.be/8-AS-iJ5ztU
Jeremy Williams co-directed this film with Trevor Mack and it has just been released by the producer Tsilhqot'in National Government in partnership with River Voices Productions. Previously could only be viewed at the Museum of Vancouver in the “Work of Repair” exhibition.
Jeremy Williams co-directed this film with Trevor Mack and it has just been released by the producer Tsilhqot'in National Government in partnership with River Voices Productions. Previously could only be viewed at the Museum of Vancouver in the “Work of Repair” exhibition.
My guard dog. A man came into our locked yard with a ladder to clean our gutters with a noisy vacuum and then left again and he didn’t even twitch 🤣
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
My guard dog. A man came into our locked yard with a ladder to clean our gutters with a noisy vacuum and then left again and he didn’t even twitch 🤣
Trying to figure out the dog pattern
February 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Trying to figure out the dog pattern
Making progress. I intend to add a seated weaver and wool dogs in a border after the mountain goat
January 31, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Making progress. I intend to add a seated weaver and wool dogs in a border after the mountain goat
Hoobiyee dates for Vancouver announced
January 28, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Hoobiyee dates for Vancouver announced
Reposted by Sharon Fortney
On January 26th, the American Library Association announced the year’s top books for children and young adults during the Youth Media Awards announcements in Chicago, with Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories earning one of the event’s highest honors.
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‘Legendary Frybread Drive-In’ Wins Michael L. Printz Award at ALA Youth Media Awards
On January 26th, 2025, the American Library Association announced the year's top books for children and young adults during the Youth Media Awards announcements in Chicago, with Legendary Frybread Dri...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
On January 26th, the American Library Association announced the year’s top books for children and young adults during the Youth Media Awards announcements in Chicago, with Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories earning one of the event’s highest honors.
redpopnews.com/legendary-fr...
redpopnews.com/legendary-fr...
Reposted by Sharon Fortney
In a statement posted to social media, the Assembly of First Nations said it “has heard reports that some First Nation citizens have been subjected to increased questioning and detainment” by ICE. @amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli
Indigenous Canadians Warned about Travel to the US | The Tyee
The AFN says it ‘strongly condemns’ reports of First Nations people being questioned and detained by ICE.
thetyee.ca
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
In a statement posted to social media, the Assembly of First Nations said it “has heard reports that some First Nation citizens have been subjected to increased questioning and detainment” by ICE. @amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli
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We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks carvers are utilizing wilkw / k ̓ wa’x̱ tłu (Large Cultural Cedar) to create canoes and poles that celebrate the traditions of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw First Nations.
https://ow.ly/qBYY50XZPzh
https://ow.ly/qBYY50XZPzh
Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Carvers Uphold Millennia-Old Traditions
First Nations carvers are working with wilkw / k ̓ wa’x̱ tłu Large Cultural Cedar to create cultural works, like an ocean-going xwax'wa̱na, that celebrate the revival of traditions.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks carvers are utilizing wilkw / k ̓ wa’x̱ tłu (Large Cultural Cedar) to create canoes and poles that celebrate the traditions of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw First Nations.
https://ow.ly/qBYY50XZPzh
https://ow.ly/qBYY50XZPzh
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I am nominated under the Reconciliation category if you want to vote for me.
I am nominated under the Reconciliation category if you want to vote for me.
Heritage BC Awards
The Heritage BC Awards celebrate achievements and best practices in all forms of heritage across British Columbia. Nominations open January.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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I am nominated under the Reconciliation category if you want to vote for me.
I am nominated under the Reconciliation category if you want to vote for me.
Reposted by Sharon Fortney
February 14 // The 35th Annual Women’s Memorial March honours and remembers women and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Women's Memorial March in Vancouver 2026
The 35th Annual Women's Memorial March (February 14) honours the lives of all women and gender-diverse people lost in the Downtown Eastside.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM
February 14 // The 35th Annual Women’s Memorial March honours and remembers women and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Adding the mountain goat now. This will be for the cultural center at Klahoose
January 23, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Adding the mountain goat now. This will be for the cultural center at Klahoose
Reposted by Sharon Fortney
Join us Jan 25, 2026 | 1–4 PM for Textiles and Dyeing in North Vanuatu, featuring an illustrated talk by anthropologist Dr. Lissant Bolton on pandanus textiles, trade, and a dyeing technique found only in Vanuatu. Includes a weaving demonstration and hands-on fan making with Evelyne Bulegih Wobelak.
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Join us Jan 25, 2026 | 1–4 PM for Textiles and Dyeing in North Vanuatu, featuring an illustrated talk by anthropologist Dr. Lissant Bolton on pandanus textiles, trade, and a dyeing technique found only in Vanuatu. Includes a weaving demonstration and hands-on fan making with Evelyne Bulegih Wobelak.
Knowledge Repatriation workshop on coiled basketry at MOV. We’re making little trays. Day one we prepared our slats and roots and made the base
January 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Knowledge Repatriation workshop on coiled basketry at MOV. We’re making little trays. Day one we prepared our slats and roots and made the base
Wall hanging in progress, adding mountains and then a mountain goat next
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Wall hanging in progress, adding mountains and then a mountain goat next
Meghan O’Brien exhibition at MOA
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Meghan O’Brien exhibition at MOA