From the Ground explores the interconnectedness of the natural world and our reciprocal relationship with the ecosystems in which we are embedded. It invites us to learn from the more-than-human, expanding our awareness of both the visible and invisible in our environments and broadening our sense of time. The exhibition is rooted in the learning principle articulated by the First Nations Education Steering Committee, which emphasizes “connectedness, reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place.” Within the urgency of the climate crisis, From the Ground invites shared dialogue and connection through creative and educational practices. 

Throughout the exhibition, drawings, sculptures, prints, and photographs represent the natural world through stories, materials, time, and natural processes. From the Ground features contemporary artists Amelia Butcher, Lauren Brevner, Xinwei Che, James Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry, and Genevieve Robertson, alongside works from the Artists for Kids’ Permanent Collection. 

To learn more about FNESC and the First Peoples Principles of Learning, visit www.fnesc.ca​