Unravelling Colonial Threads: Stories of Salish Wool Dogs

November 23, 2025

November 23, 2025

Free to $23

Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

6047364431

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Events Description

 

Step into the world of the Salish Wool Dog, a small, long-haired dog known by Coast Salish peoples for its wool, an essential part of weaving and cultural traditions. This event highlights Indigenous knowledge through research, storytelling and film.

The evening will have the first-ever public screening of the new short film on the history and legacy of the woolly dog—Threads that Bind: The Story of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog, by Kirk French—as well as a talk with Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, co-author of the book The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog.

A panel discussion of Indigenous knowledge keepers and weavers will delve into the cultural role of the woolly dog, the impacts of colonization, and current efforts to share this history.

The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog books and related items will be available for purchase with a signing to follow.

Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Free to $23

$23 General Admission
Free Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: 6047364431

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date:

Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:00pm

Venue & Address

Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

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