EAGLE Project - Victoria Native Friendship Centre

PUBLIC INSTALLATION

Hosted by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, the EAGLE Project was a collaborative project between Carey and Indigenous high school students. It was geared towards preparing students for employment opportunities, or to continue their education.

Two totems were carved, one titled Connected Through Our Roots, and the other, Na’ mima, which translates to “people of one kind.” Each project culminated with the raising of the totem and celebration of the participants. In terms of job placements and continuing education, it was one of the most successful training programs the VNFC has run.

Na' mima

Connected Through Our Roots

OTHER INSTALLATIONS

Dragon and Tiger Mural

A private commission that is three stories high depicting a dragon and tiger.

Convergence

A collaborative art piece created with Jordan Hill and Omid Afarinzad that resides in the Esquimalt Town Centre.

The Humble Frog

A public installation in Wood Buffalo, Alberta that reflects the significance of humility in both concept and material.

Gary Oak Mural

Beginning as a small community project, it evolved into a mentorship program, as Carey designed the mural and commissioned two students at the University of Victoria to paint it.

The Last Totem

The final totem carved out of old growth red cedar to inspire industry and government change in the face of a climate crisis.

All My Relations RRU

All My Relations is a stainless steel installation in the Dogwood Auditorium at Royal Roads University. The design speaks to the concept of the Kwakwak’awakw term awi’nakola, which means to live in good relations with the land, air, water, spirit world, and everything within them.

Frankfurt Book Fair

The Witness Blanket was featured as Canada’s “Guest of Honour” at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Hearts and Hands

Beginning in 2018, Hearts and Hands was a project with Oaklands Elementary to integrate authentic Indigenous learning into the classroom in a “hearts on, hands on” manner.

Sooke Harbour House Pole

A private commission carved to represent each member of the owner’s family.

Spirit Pole

A totem carved for the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games, with the assistance of over 10,000 people in British Columbia.

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