We humbly acknowledge that the land on which Willow Pavilion lies is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Updated on April 4, 2024.
Willow Pavilion Indigenous Artwork - Final Report and Infographic Summary
The Willow Pavilion Indigenous Mural Engagement has been completed and the mural installed on the exterior of 805 West 12th Avenue (near the entrance to Vancouver General Hospital).
We are incredibly grateful to the Host Nations – Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Tsleil-Waututh – for their input and guidance on this project, as well as the Willow Pavilion community for their valuable time and insights.
Please refer to the Summary Report and Infographic Summary for additional details regarding the engagement.
Updated on November 1, 2023.
Willow Pavilion Indigenous Artwork
Thank you for your interest in the Willow Pavilion Indigenous Artwork engagement, which has concluded.
Findings from the engagement helped directly inform the design, creation and installation of a new 900 square foot mural that is now displayed on the exterior of 805 W 12th Ave (near the entrance to Vancouver General Hospital).
The mural, which was designed and painted Diamond Point of Musqueam Nation, honours the Host Nations on whose land the facility is located and reflects the thoughtful input of Willow Pavilion clients, family and staff.
We thank all those who engaged with us on this project and are incredibly grateful for your time, insights and commitment to making Vancouver Coastal Health a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
Updated on June 20th, 2023.
Dear Willow Pavilion Community (Clients, Former Clients, Families/Caregivers, Staff, Physicians, Leadership),
Thank you for your input! Your participation in engagement in March 2023 gave us clear themes for what you would like to see in an Indigenous art mural at Willow Pavilion on West 12th Avenue.
Top themes include:
- Willow Pavilion as a safe, welcoming, caring andhealingenvironment.
- Nature – generally communicated with the words, evolution, strength and growth. Other aspects of nature included mountains, ocean, blue sky, flowers and rainbow.
- Indigenous communities – earth, healing, community, heart, animals, and plants frequently mentioned together.
- Animals, such as grizzlies, eagles, orcas and deer.
- Colours – green, blue and yellow.
Next Steps
We sent out a call for artists, looking for an indigenous artist from the Musqueam Band, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, or Squamish Nation to design a mural that will reference these themes. The call asked interested artists to reflect the themes in their concept for the wall mural. The deadline to submit an expression of interest has been extended to June 26.
Background
The Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) care team at Willow Pavilion is committed to creating a welcoming space for Indigenous clients, a creative healing space for all, and honouring the First Nations on whose land the Pavilion is situated.
An exterior wall at Willow Pavilion has been identified for an Indigenous artist to design a mural reflecting the Willow Pavilion and surrounding community. This location will be impactful for staff, clients and the broader community. The mural will be located at 805 W. 12th Avenue, south elevation, and the mural area is approximately 900 square feet (30 feet by 30 feet).
Purpose
VCH wishes to ensure that the Willow Pavilion is a welcoming, culturally safe and inclusive space. As such, VCH has sought through a Call for Artists, an indigenous artist from Musqueam Band, Tsleil-Waututh Nation or Squamish Nation to design a mural for the designated wall in free form or traditional Coast Salish style.
Updated on May 4th, 2023.
The artist selection panel is now closed.
Thank you for your interest in participating on this online selection panel.
Updated on April 18th, 2023.
Indigenous Artist Selection Panel
We are looking for one family member of a Willow Pavilion client to participate in an online artist selection panel, which will select an Indigenous artist to design art work the exterior wall at Willow Pavilion. The Willow Pavilion community have provided input on what is most important to them about Willow. These themes will be reflected in the art work.
The mural will be located at 805 W. 12th Avenue, south elevation, and the mural area is approximately 900 square feet (30 foot by 30 foot).
The family member will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Someone who has had experience either themselves or with a loved one at Willow Pavilion;
- Interest in art.
If you are interested and fulfill the above requirements, please apply to join the artist selection panel by filling out the form below.
We are working to assemble an Artist Selection Panel comprised of:
- One member of Musqueam Indian Band;
- One member of Tsleil-Waututh Nation;
- One member of Squamish Nation;
- One Willow family member; and
- Two Willow staff members;
Thank you for your interest in participating on this online selection panel.
Updated on March 30th, 2023.
The theming survey is now closed.
Thank you for participating in the survey. Your input will be the foundation of a Creative Brief that will be provided to the artist to guide their mural draft.
The Willow Pavilion at VGH care team, along with the Indigenous Health department at VCH and the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation would like to create a more welcoming space for Indigenous clients and a creative healing space for all.
An exterior wall at Willow Pavilion has been identified for an Indigenous artist to design and paint a wall mural reflecting the Willow Pavilion and community. This location will be impactful for both clients using the facility and pedestrians walking by. The mural will be located at 805 W. 12th Avenue, south elevation, and the mural area is approximately 900 square feet (30 foot by 30 foot).
Who can take part in the survey?
We want input from you - Willow community members - on ideas, aspirations, and associations you have with Willow Pavilion.
How will my input be used?
Your input will be the foundation of the Creative Brief that will be given to the artist this Spring 2023. The artist will make a mural draft based on this input and will paint the mural this Summer 2023.
I have a question. Who can I ask?
Have a question about this opportunity? Please email ce@vch.ca.
