In Person
Saskatoon
Gathering
IndigenousMulticultural
Opening Reception for "gift for | from grand | mothers"
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 29, 7–9 PM. Admission is free/by donation. Snacks and cash bar. Everyone welcome!
This exhibition by artists Vanessa Hyggen and Laelia LeFeuvre explores the powerful threads of knowledge passed on matrilineally—and those that had to be reclaimed. Inspired by their family stories and the Museum’s collection, the artists reflect on how tradition lives on in memory and in craft.
The exhibition combines historic Ukrainian objects from the Museum’s collection with Indigenous beadwork from Hyggen’s own collection. These pieces are shown alongside new works in beading, spinning, sewing, and weaving. These artworks are conversations across generations—acts of remembering, recovering, and honouring the past.
For both artists, craft is more than a skill. It is a way to reconnect with lost knowledge and bring it into their lives today. Through their hands, they honour the women who came before them, and the stories carried in every thread.
This exhibition by artists Vanessa Hyggen and Laelia LeFeuvre explores the powerful threads of knowledge passed on matrilineally—and those that had to be reclaimed. Inspired by their family stories and the Museum’s collection, the artists reflect on how tradition lives on in memory and in craft.
The exhibition combines historic Ukrainian objects from the Museum’s collection with Indigenous beadwork from Hyggen’s own collection. These pieces are shown alongside new works in beading, spinning, sewing, and weaving. These artworks are conversations across generations—acts of remembering, recovering, and honouring the past.
For both artists, craft is more than a skill. It is a way to reconnect with lost knowledge and bring it into their lives today. Through their hands, they honour the women who came before them, and the stories carried in every thread.
2025
May 29
7:00 PM
— 9:00 PM
Cost: free or by donation
Organizer
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Safe and Inclusive Space