Catch MOA’s feature exhibition I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson before it closes October 12 in a special tour led by curator Jordan Wilson in dialogue with Raymond Boisjoly, a contemporary artist and citizen of the Haida Nation, based in Vancouver.

Between 2005 and 2006, Jut-Ke-Nay Hazel Wilson created a powerful, untitled series of 51 “history robes,” which recount specific episodes of Haida history in stunning detail – from a Haida perspective.

I Use My Haida Eyes exhibition marks the first time that nearly the entire body of work, most of which have never been displayed publicly, is shown together. I Use My Haida Eyes marks the first time that nearly the entire body of work, most of which have never been displayed publicly, is shown together. This exhibition brings Wilson’s full vision for her landmark series to life.

In this tour through the exhibition, Jordan Wilson and Raymond Boisjoly will engage in a dialogue to take an in-depth look at Jut-Ke-Nay Hazel Wilson’s powerful art, and the significance and impact of her work through and beyond the lens of this exhibition.

Limited tour capacity; first come, first served.

Bios

Jordan Wilson is a member of the Musqueam Indian Band, on whose traditional, ancestral and unceded territory MOA is located. His connection to MOA spans more than a decade, including as co-curator of c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city and In a Different Light: Reflecting on Northwest Coast Art, and co-author of Where the Power Is: Indigenous Perspectives on Northwest Coast Art.

At MOA, Wilson curates exhibitions and stewards collections related to Pacific Northwest and contemporary Indigenous art, working closely with Indigenous communities, artists and knowledge holders to support culturally grounded, community-informed approaches.

Raymond Boisjoly is a contemporary artist and citizen of the Haida Nation, based in Vancouver. Boisjoly is Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University. He received a BFA from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (2006) and an MFA from the University of British Columbia (2008). He was a recipient of the VIVA Award (2016), presented by the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts, Vancouver. In 2026, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in Fine Arts.

Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years.

These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. This exhibition highlights Andean cosmovision—a holistic and spiritual understanding of the universe grounded in reciprocity, balance, and the recognition of nature as a living being. Far more than artistic objects, the belongings on display embody relationships between humans, ancestors, and sacred forces.

These 45-minute tours with guest curator, Luis Manuel González (Adjunct Professor, Department of Anthropology at UBC) will provide visitors with a special opportunity to see the process and stories behind the exhibition. 

Capacity of 30 people per tour; first come, first served.

Schedule

Thursday, October 15 | 7 pm
Thursday, November 26 | 7 pm
Saturday, December 5 | 1 pm

Bio

Luis Manuel González, guest curator for the exhibition, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of British Columbia and a Research Associate at the University of Toronto’s Archaeology Centre. A licensed professional archaeologist and educator trained at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru, Luis Manuel has over two decades of research experience throughout the Andes.

Since 2009, he has directed and supervised archaeological projects across Peru. His research focuses on the development of complex civilizations and regional interactions in the Andes, particularly during the Early Intermediate Period and Middle Horizon. His additional research interests include bioarchaeology, mortuary practices, paleopathology, foodways, architecture and archaeoastronomy.

Limited supplies; first come, first served.

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. This series offers young visitors artful learning opportunities, allowing families to 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

Limited supplies; first come, first served.

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. This series offers young visitors artful learning opportunities, allowing families to 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

Spend some creative time at MOA during our Open Art Studio, a relaxed, drop-in art space hosted by MOA’s Indigenous Cultural Interpreters, and do some hands-on learning.

Located in MOA’s Multiversity Galleries, the Open Art Studio is an informal opportunity for visitors of all ages to slow down, observe, and respond to the artworks around them through hands-on art making. Drop in, stay for a few minutes or a little longer, and enjoy a creative pause during your museum visit. Open to all ages and abilities.

MOA Cultural Interpreters also offer provide hands-on learning experiences and art demonstrations at the information desk at the crossroads to the Great Hall.

Please note: Open Art Studio is not a guided workshop or tour (visit the Cultural Interpreter tour page for information on tours).

Open Art Studio Fall Schedule (September 8 – December 4, 2026)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday + Friday| 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Thursday | 2:30 – 4:30 pm + 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

*Schedule subject to change.

Hands-On Learning Fall Schedule (September 8 – December 4, 2026)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday + Friday|  10 am – 12 pm

*Please note: while we make every effort to offer all scheduled studio and hands-on learning times, cancellations may occasionally occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

The Cultural Interpreters Program is made possible by the generous support of the Campbell Family Trust.

Looking for fun, enriching experiences for the whole family? Join MOA on the last Sunday of each month for Culture Club! This series offers young visitors artful learning opportunities, allowing families to get creative and connect with MOA’s diverse collections and exhibitions.

Culture Club sessions are free with museum admission.

Schedule

Culture Club at MOA takes place on the last Sunday of the month from 11 am to 2 pm.

Fall 2026

October 25: The Cycles of Autumn
November 29: Whimsical Winter Crafts

Winter 2027

January 31

February 28

March 28

April 25

May 30

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