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Land acknowledge<­ment

We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen speaking people of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations on whose traditional lands our offices are located.

Indigenous cultural advisor

The Victoria Foundation is honoured to partner and collaborate with Indigenous communities and Indigenous-led organizations on the south island and beyond. The Foundation is guided by our Indigenous Cultural Advisor, Patrick Kelly.

Indigenous Companion Logo

The Victoria Foundation is honoured to have an Indigenous Companion Logo created by Bradley Dick

“The companion Indigenous logo acknowledges and honors local Indigenous communities, reflecting the Victoria Foundation’s commitment to inclusion, respect and partnership. We have a word in Lekwungi’gnun “Waht’tlahas” that has a dual meaning, one being the Frog Moon in the Spring and secondly it refers to our winter ceremonies. When the Frogs go into hibernation we know our dance season is to begin and when they come out of hibernation we know our dance season is to wind down and we prepare for spring harvesting. Frog is also significant as it has the ability to see in the underworld and the earth we walk as humans, giving that special strength to see both worlds and teach.”

– Yuxwelupton (Bradley Dick)

Hear Bradley Dick share his artistic process

About Yuxwelupton (Bradley Dick)<­

Yuxwelupton (Bradley Dick) is a Lekwungen, Ditidaht and Da’naxda’xw Artist and Facilitator, formally trained by his dad Butch Dick since about 3 years old. Bradley works in multi mediums from large ceremonial poles, small carvings, painting, drum makings and digital work, his art is a reflection of his diverse ancestry and takes great respect in representing family teachings passed on from respected artists and cultural teachers mentors. Over the years he has facilitated story telling and cultural safety training in meaning and experiential ways of learning and doing, each experience is unique and based on learning response in real time. Art and community are one and it reflect in how Bradley practices, engages and walks with community.