Territorial & Land Acknowledgement
Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded Territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples - the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations - whose relationships with the lands, waters, and skies have existed since time immemorial. We seek to uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories by respecting Indigenous Knowledges, the protocols shared with us, and by continuing to do things in the best way we possibly can that respects people, place, and all living beings.
We acknowledge and give thanks to the lands and waters for providing for us and we actively work towards reducing our impacts as individuals and as an organization. We acknowledge and give thanks to the fish, birds, insects, animals, plant and tree life for providing us with a beautifully diverse ecosystem that we understand is fragile. Conversations about privilege and protection of lands and waters has become common place at Open Space and we will continue to do this work.
On Now & Ongoing
CENTO
CENTO is a loose-leaf, interactive artist book that features artist editions including a functional fortune-teller, bookplates with performance prompts, gossipy booklets, shape-shifting forms, existential meditations, and curatorial musings.
On the Land
The On the Land mural project was a part of the Indigenous Emerging Artists Program and provided an opportunity for folks with an interest in mural painting to challenge themselves.
Upcoming
March 21-22, 2026, Open Space, 510 Fort St
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (World Poetry Day), 12-9pm & Sunday, March 22, 2026 (World Water Day), 12-5pm. Donations welcome.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 4-6pm
Social Fridays happen once a month at Open Space. These are low pressure, drop-in evenings with refreshments and activities. Generally held from 4-6pm on announced Fridays.
March 27, 2026, 7pm, 510 Fort St
Time on the Land & Creating Together: Student Showcase and Fundraiser Open Space, 510 Fort St, 2nd Floor. Donations encouraged!
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