The Spirit of Beads: Sharing Our Stories is our first collaboration with our neighbours at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto and includes an incredible array of beaded jewellery, clothing, bags, and many more beautiful items. We are very proud to feature the work of contemporary Indigenous and Ukrainian beadwork artists, alongside dazzling historic gems. 

Our opening event will feature a blessing from Indigenous Elder Jimmy Dick, who will welcome virtual guests with an entrance song and a prayer of thanks. This ceremony also welcomes and honours all the artifacts coming from their various homes, as they begin their time with us at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch.

Virtual opening guests will also experience a virtual guided tour of the museum with UMC OB President, Daria Diakowsky, and exhibition Curator, Lily Stafford. This tour will highlight some personal favourites, and give the participants an opportunity to view items in more detail.