Each year, the Polygon Award in First Nations Art (FNA) celebrates the brilliance and creativity of artists whose practices continue traditions while innovating for future generations. BC Achievement has been presenting this award to First Nations Artists since 2007 which now includes over 100 awardees amongst its laureates.
In celebration of the recipients of the 2025 award program, tickets to the Award Ceremony and Dinner are now available for purchase.
The evening will recognize the artistic achievements of the outstanding 2025 awardees: Rebecca Baker-Grenier (Chilliwack); Gordon Dick (Port Alberni); Kari Morgan (Terrace), Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist; and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun (Vancouver), Award of Distinction.
Join the recipients who will gather together with friends, family and peers, in a night of celebration. Surrounded by original art pieces created by this year’s recipients, guests will be treated to moving speeches, the premiere of four short films focused on each artist, and a succinct award ceremony in respect of the First Nations artists who sustain and expand cultural practices across British Columbia.
Event details:
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
- Location: The Roundhouse, Vancouver
- Tickets: bcachievement.com
The evening will be a unique celebration. Each honouree represents generations of knowledge, vision, and commitment. The awardees’ works—whether rooted in carving, painting, or contemporary forms—demonstrate the enduring relevance of First Nations art and its role in shaping our shared cultural fabric.
Guests will enjoy a carefully curated multi-course dinner while mingling with artists, cultural leaders, and community champions. It will be a chance to engage with those at the forefront of BC’s First Nations art community.
For long-time supporters and first-time attendees alike, the Polygon Award in First Nations Art evening offers a chance to actively support the recognition and amplification of Indigenous voices.
Seats for this highly anticipated evening are limited, and they sell quickly each year. If you want to be part of this extraordinary celebration, don’t wait.
Join us as we share a meal and stand together in recognition of the remarkable First Nations artists shaping this province.
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