The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC will unveil a landmark exhibition, Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun, marking the world’s first dedicated showcase of the Nuxalk Nation.
Running from February 21, 2025 to January 5, 2026, the exhibition will highlight the deep cultural heritage and contemporary resurgence of the Nuxalk people, who have called the central Northwest Coast home for more than 14,000 years.
The exhibition aims to immerse visitors in the Nuxalk worldview while shedding light on the community’s ongoing efforts in language revitalization, self-governance, environmental stewardship, and ceremonial traditions. Through a diverse collection of treasures, artifacts, and artworks, the display will blend historical narratives with present-day initiatives to strengthen Nuxalk identity.
A selection of the featured works comes from MOA’s own holdings, alongside rare pieces from six major institutions, including the Royal British Columbia Museum (Victoria), Burke Museum (Seattle), Glenbow Museum (Calgary), Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg), and the Museum of Vancouver.
Curated by Dr. Snxakila–Clyde Tallio, Director of Culture and Language for the Nuxalk Nation, and Dr. Jennifer Kramer, Pacific Northwest Curator at MOA, Nuxalk Strong is expected to be a significant cultural milestone, offering an unprecedented exploration of one of British Columbia’s most resilient Indigenous communities.
Last modified: January 31, 2025
