Nancy Bleck Receives Vancouver "Woman of Distinction" Award

Nancy Bleck, alumnus and faculty member, received an Arts, Culture & Design award May 29th at the 24th Annual YWCA of Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards. The awards honour individuals whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of the community.

Nancy Bleck, artist, photographer and co-founder of the innovative and groundbreaking Uts'am/Witness project, has forged deep connections with the Squamish Nation and their traditional lands. In recognition of her contributions to the community, she has been honoured with a traditional name Slanay Sp'ak'wus, meaning "Eagle Woman." Through the creation of new models for cross-cultural work and environmental sustainability, she has helped connect both indigenous and non-indigenous communities, and changed public and environmental arts practices in British Columbia.

Read more at the YWCA website.