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
Already onto my next project. Have to get this done in a week so I can deliver it when I go to the Island!
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Already onto my next project. Have to get this done in a week so I can deliver it when I go to the Island!
Finished the raven bag
December 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Finished the raven bag
Amazing Fireweed Parka I saw at Bill Reid Gallery yesterday. This artist showed it at Toronto Indigenous Fashion Week
December 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Amazing Fireweed Parka I saw at Bill Reid Gallery yesterday. This artist showed it at Toronto Indigenous Fashion Week
I can’t wait to see this new exhibition. I was sorry to miss it opening
Join artist Jaad Kuujus–Meghann O’Brien and guest co-curator Kate Hennessy this Saturday December 6 for a special guided tour of MOA’s new feature exhibition, Jaad Kuujus: Everyone Says I Look Like My Mother. Join us: https://moa.ubc.ca/event/everyone-says-i-look-like-my-mother-curator-tours
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I can’t wait to see this new exhibition. I was sorry to miss it opening
Doggy daycare sends me photos by email during the day. He always looks so happy
December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Doggy daycare sends me photos by email during the day. He always looks so happy
Decided that this bag will have two different patterns. I am going to try adding ravens to one side 🐦⬛
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Decided that this bag will have two different patterns. I am going to try adding ravens to one side 🐦⬛
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I will be here tomorrow!!
LFVAS Winter Craft Market
300 20689 Fraser Hwy
Langley
11 am - 3 pm
Hope to see you there!
Feel free to REPOST!
LFVAS Winter Craft Market
300 20689 Fraser Hwy
Langley
11 am - 3 pm
Hope to see you there!
Feel free to REPOST!
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I will be here tomorrow!!
LFVAS Winter Craft Market
300 20689 Fraser Hwy
Langley
11 am - 3 pm
Hope to see you there!
Feel free to REPOST!
LFVAS Winter Craft Market
300 20689 Fraser Hwy
Langley
11 am - 3 pm
Hope to see you there!
Feel free to REPOST!
Artworks from Those Who Have Known the Tides at VAG
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Artworks from Those Who Have Known the Tides at VAG
Magical show about monsters at the VAG yesterday
December 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Magical show about monsters at the VAG yesterday
Jim Lambie’s Zobop at the Vancouver Art Gallery
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Jim Lambie’s Zobop at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Weaving a surprise for Kung Jaadee (she’s not on bluesky so it should be safe to post pictures here) 😂
November 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Weaving a surprise for Kung Jaadee (she’s not on bluesky so it should be safe to post pictures here) 😂
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With Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards now underway, we’re feeling thankful to be recognised alongside some of the most inspiring places on the planet.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
With Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards now underway, we’re feeling thankful to be recognised alongside some of the most inspiring places on the planet.
Upcoming Indigenous craft fairs in the Vancouver area
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Upcoming Indigenous craft fairs in the Vancouver area
Had a very successful Unraveling Colonial Threads program on the Salish Wool Dog @museumofvan.bsky.social yesterday. Thank you to Kirk French for letting us screen his new film 🎥
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Had a very successful Unraveling Colonial Threads program on the Salish Wool Dog @museumofvan.bsky.social yesterday. Thank you to Kirk French for letting us screen his new film 🎥
Pam Baker Touch of Culture closed VIFW 2025. This was the first of two new collections
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Pam Baker Touch of Culture closed VIFW 2025. This was the first of two new collections
Ay Lelum Bright Stars collection at VIFW 2025 Spirit of the West Coast night
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ay Lelum Bright Stars collection at VIFW 2025 Spirit of the West Coast night
Tia Wood performing Sage my Soul at VIFW 2025
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Tia Wood performing Sage my Soul at VIFW 2025
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Bright Auroras over Stonehenge tonight.
Go out and look up tonight. Auroras are expected to be even more bright and vivid tonight.
Some info about these auroras: Red auroras occur about 125–250 miles high, green about 60–90 miles, and pink around 55–75 miles above Earth’s surface.
Go out and look up tonight. Auroras are expected to be even more bright and vivid tonight.
Some info about these auroras: Red auroras occur about 125–250 miles high, green about 60–90 miles, and pink around 55–75 miles above Earth’s surface.
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Bright Auroras over Stonehenge tonight.
Go out and look up tonight. Auroras are expected to be even more bright and vivid tonight.
Some info about these auroras: Red auroras occur about 125–250 miles high, green about 60–90 miles, and pink around 55–75 miles above Earth’s surface.
Go out and look up tonight. Auroras are expected to be even more bright and vivid tonight.
Some info about these auroras: Red auroras occur about 125–250 miles high, green about 60–90 miles, and pink around 55–75 miles above Earth’s surface.
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2025
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2025
Red Dress night performance at VIFW 2025
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Red Dress night performance at VIFW 2025
He’s always smiling 😊
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
He’s always smiling 😊
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❄️ Celebrate the season at our Winter Indigenous Artisans Market! ❄️
Join us Dec 6, 11 am–4 pm for a festive day of Indigenous creativity and community.
🎟️ Free admission thanks to BMO!
👉 Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/ursezvtzxh
Join us Dec 6, 11 am–4 pm for a festive day of Indigenous creativity and community.
🎟️ Free admission thanks to BMO!
👉 Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/ursezvtzxh
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
❄️ Celebrate the season at our Winter Indigenous Artisans Market! ❄️
Join us Dec 6, 11 am–4 pm for a festive day of Indigenous creativity and community.
🎟️ Free admission thanks to BMO!
👉 Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/ursezvtzxh
Join us Dec 6, 11 am–4 pm for a festive day of Indigenous creativity and community.
🎟️ Free admission thanks to BMO!
👉 Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/ursezvtzxh