Sand Sculptures Tell Coast Salish Stories | Vancouver News

This Canada Day, witness the breathtaking X̱I,ÁM: Stories in Sand — a powerful collaboration between sand sculptors and Coast Salish artists that brings Indigenous oral traditions to life in towering sand sculptures. Featuring works like “The Brothers Who Fell From the Sky,” this first-of-its-kind event at Heritage Acres celebrates culture, storytelling, and artistry, with pieces crafted by artists like lessLIE, Douglas LaFortune, and Sarah Jim. Created with local sand and traditional methods, these ephemeral masterpieces honor Coast Salish heritage and invite everyone to experience history through the lens of sand — all before the weather decides their fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cafb8ca85868c77