I need to thank everyone who has supported me in creating this show. Without the help of many I would not be able to explore these events and ideas creatively with you.
My family first and foremost. My mom Sue. My Stepdad Aubrey. My dad Ed. My Brother Martin. My Sister Shendah. My partner Alex. All my relations on my moms side and all my relations on my dads side. Sna Chail’ya
The First Peoples Cultural Council supported me financially through an Indigenous artist’s grant. Their help has made it possible for me to follow my artistic muse. I am so grateful for their help. Sna Chail’ya
To the VISAC art gallery and the Trail Districts Arts Council. Their wonderful support has helped make this show what it is and has made my experience feel supported, validated, and nourished.
All of my friends. I am so thankful for your love. Sna Chail’ya
All of my ancestors. I hope I am making you proud. Sna Chail’ya
This beautiful earth. I am so thankful for you every day, in your complexity and brilliance. Sna Chail’ya
To all the beings who inhabit this beautiful earth. The birds and the fish. The wind and sky. The trees. The mushrooms. The stones. The infinite others. May I learn in this life to relate better to all of you. Sna Chail’ya
To everyone who has created a challenge for me in my life and to the challenges I have faced and continue to face. You have helped make me who I am and I love who I am. Sna Chail’ya