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A community-based art gallery for Indigenous artists
Stínesten Gallery is an Indigenous-owned and operated exhibition space located at 140 Laburnum Street. Created through the Indigenous Resurgence Project (IRP), the gallery provides a welcoming, low-barrier entry point into the arts community for Indigenous artists and creatives.
Our focus is on accessibility, mentorship, and growth, offering artists space to exhibit their work, connect with peers, and build professional experience close to home.
What's On?

About the Exhibition
Returning to the Land explores the healing power of reconnecting with the natural world. It considers this relationship as a path to both cultural and personal restoration. Using photographic storytelling and short film, featured artist Gina Bussidor reflects on the intersections of memory, identity, and environment. Rooted in the Bussidor’s experience as an Indigenous person, the work also extends an invitation to all people to rediscover their relationship with the land as a source of resilience, reflection, and renewal.


Gina Bussidor
I grew up in the wide-open prairies of southern Manitoba, I found a deep love for nature early on. In 2013, I moved to British Columbia and was instantly drawn to its rugged beauty and expansive landscapes. My creative journey took a winding path—initially studying and working in carpentry, I eventually realized that art and beauty were missing in the profession I chose .
I revitalized my creative expression through photography, picking the camera back up. Rediscovering photography and cinematography reignited a passion I first found at age eight, holding my first camera. What began as a hobby quickly became a calling. There is so much beauty to be seen and each person has their own voice and story to tell, and I love being a part of that process of being able to bring those stories to life and create a visual voice for people.
Nestled in the heart of Kamloops, I’m surrounded by some of the most breathtaking landscapes BC has to offer, which inspire much of my work. I also have a deep appreciation for local businesses and the vibrant tourism that supports BC's amazing communities. Exploring trails, engaging in local activities, and promoting the people and places I love is something very close to my heart. I find the natural world inspiring and breathtaking. I love being able to capture a glimpse of it through my lens.
Important Dates
Exhibition runs from October 24 - December 19, 2025
Grand Opening Reception:
October 24, 5-7PM. RSVP Recommended.
Open House Sessions:
October 25, 3-5PM
November 1, 1-3PM

Kukwstsétsemc to our partners and sponsors:


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