Join xʷmәθkʷәy̓әm artist Rita Kompst for a hands-on cedar weaving workshop in advance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. In this workshop, participants will practice traditional cedar bark weaving techniques while reflecting on their personal role in advancing reconciliation.

Tickets on sale September 3 at noon.

Bio

Rita Kompst was born and raised in Musqueam. Her late Father, Joe Becker, a former Musqueam Chief, was mainly a carver and a fisherman. Rita started cedar weaving once her father passed as per her cultural teachings. She experienced several personal losses over the next 7 years and continued weaving on her healing journey. Her mentor Todd Devries, a Haida Weaver, encouraged her to begin teaching cedar weaving several years ago. Now she teaches cedar weaving full-time. Rita and her daughter Zoe started teaching cedar weaving, wool weaving and natural dyeing full-time together in early 2023. Follow Rita Kompst on Instagram.

About Culture Club at MOA

Join MOA on the last Sunday of each month for Culture Club! Drop in and enjoy engaging art-making activities designed for families. Get creative and connect with MOA’s diverse collections and exhibitions. See the full schedule.

Culture Club at MOA is made possible by the generous support of UBC Campus + Community Planning