Shore to Shore - A special documentary film screening

Join us for a special screening of the story of Shore to Shore, a sculpture by Master Carver Ts'uts'umutlhw Luke Marston.

Shore to Shore stands at the village site Papiyek (Brockton Point in Stanley Park), and celebrated Portuguese adventurer Joe Silvey ("Portuguese Joe") as well as Coast Salish first wife Pkhaltinaht and second wife Kwatleemaat. The artist Luke Marston is the great-grandson of Portuguese Joe and Kwatleemaat.

The 35-minute documentary film is by award-winning director Peter Campbell (www.gumbootproductions.ca).

Watch the trailer.

Thursday, April 16

  • 6:00 - 7:15 pm   Viewing of the original 17-foot cedar sculpture in Clifford Carl Hall at the Royal BC Museum, with the artist in attendance.
  • 7:15 - 8:30 pm   Screening of the documentary Shore to Shore at IMAX Victoria, followed by live Q&A with Luke Marston and Peter Campbell.