Free art exhibit comes to Vancouver this month as part of awards celebration
“The 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art recognizes artists whose work reflects deep cultural roots and a powerful creative voice,” said Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation, in a statement.
“This year’s recipients carry forward tradition while shaping new ways of seeing, reminding us of the strength, courage, and vitality of First Nations art today.”
The 19th annual Polygon Award in First Nations Art program recognizes First Nations artists from British Columbia for excellence in traditional, contemporary, or media art.
Artists from BC First Nations who have shown a commitment to their art, accumulated a body of work, and been recognized in their communities for their talents were encouraged to apply.

Gordon Dick/BC Achievement Foundation
The 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art recipients are:
- Rebecca Baker-Grenier, Kwakiutl, Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw, Chilliwack
- Gordon Dick, Tseshaht, Port Alberni
Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist:
- Kari Morgan, Nisga’a, Terrace
Award of Distinction:
- Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun Cowichan (Hul’q’umi’num Coast Salish) and Okanagan (Syilx), Vancouver
The 2025 recipients are chosen by an independent jury of past award recipients, as well as First Nations artists acclaimed for their artistic accomplishments.
They include Lisa Hageman Yahgulanaas (Haida), Thomas Cannell (Musqueam), James Harry (Squamish), Connie Watts (Nuu-chah-nulth, Gitxsan, Kwakwaka’wakw) and Brenda Crabtree, OBC (Spuzzum Band, Nlaka’pamux, Sto:lo).

Gwiis Gaak feather cloak and beadwork by Rebecca Baker-Grenier
The BC Achievement Foundation is hosting a ticketed award ceremony and dinner on Nov. 19 to celebrate all of the recipients.
The event will include a delicious dinner, a screening of short films to honour each artist, and a live presentation of the awards. Tickets to the event are on sale now.
Polygon Award in First Nations Art – Free Public Exhibition
When: Tuesday, Nov. 18 to Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Cost: Free
2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art – Dinner & Award Presentation
When: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: $150, purchase online
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