Categories

CULTURAL ASSET LISTINGS

The North Shore Culture Compass is ever evolving and updated with new features, listings, and events added on an ongoing basis.

We use a permissions-based approach to adding cultural assets as we invite organizations, businesses, and other groups to list themselves. This is important to ensure the quality and accuracy of the information, while creating an awareness, sense of inclusion, and ownership of the tool. The map does not feature individual artists unless

they operate in a public space or studio that is open and accessible to the public with regular operating hours.

FIRST NATIONS CATEGORY

The First Nations category on the North Shore Culture Compass has elements similar to other categories but also has unique characteristics including place names with audio phonetic pronunciation, and a slider tool to remove settler elements on

the land.

Also unique to this category are the animal paw prints. Clicking on the prints reveals animals, birds, sea creatures, and supernatural beings with their First Nations’ name, represented by artistic renderings created by local Tsleil-Waututh artist, Olivia George.

Artwork by Olivia George

NORTH SHORE CULTURE COMPASS CATEGORIES

CREATIVE & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

Businesses that create, provide, produce or distribute cultural services or goods. E.g.. film studios, dance studios, art studios, retail CULTURAL & NATURAL HERITAGE

Buildings, sites and artifacts of cultural or natural significance inherited from past generations, maintained in thepresent, and bestowed for future generations; also includes organizations and activities that foster the awarenessand stewardship of heritage. E.g. Natural environments, cultural landscapes, buildings, societies & associations CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations that represent arts, heritage, and cultural interests in the community. E.g. not for profits, societies & associations, charities, groups

CULTURAL SPACES & FACILITIES

Physical gathering spaces (indoor & outdoor), buildings, or sites that host arts or heritage-related experiences. E.g. theatres, venues, museums, galleries, libraries FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Cultural activities, festivals, events, or educational programs. Annual Events are recurring and have a permanentpoint on the map. Current Events are datespecific, upcoming, and are only listed on the map until the end date. E.g. performances, exhibitions, tours, seasonal celebrations, workshops, talks FIRST NATIONS

Places, stories, customs, traditions, and symbols that represent the culture of local First Nations.

Developed incollaboration with the Squamish Nation and TsleilWaututh Nation.

E.g. public art, events, groups, animals, buildings icon designed by Ocean Hyland shḵwen̓/ ts;simtelot INTANGIBLES & STORIES

Non-physical aspects of culture. E.g. history, traditions & customs, artistic expression

PUBLIC ART

Original, one-of-a-kind work installed in a public place. Public art reflects the culture, heritage or naturalenvironment of a site or area and provides a sense of place and artistic legacy for future generations. E.g. sculptures, murals, installations PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Public bodies that operate accessible facilities and services for the community. E.g. libraries, community centres, schools, places of worship, local authorities (municipal, provincial, or federal). SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Non-profit and/or volunteer-run memberbased organizations or clubs with a mission to support local culture byfostering community participation, networking, and/or personal growth opportunities. E.g. Neighbourhood Houses, non-profit Voluntary, senior centres, Legions, memberbased organizations, arts councils