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Seven Sacred Teachings of Indigenous Peoples

By: Loretta Gould
(2020)

This series features seven paintings inspired by the traditional Seven Teachings of Indigenous Peoples. Gould is a self-taught visual artist from We’koqma’q in Unama’ki. Her work is deeply personal, drawing on her thoughts, feelings, and Mi’kmaw cultural teachings.

Speaking about the series, Gould explains: “These paintings are the Seven Teachings. The Seven Teachings are about life and being. You can’t have one teaching without another. These teachings are life-teachings that are passed down from generations, and generations to come. Life lessons in one glance.”

Seven Sacred Teachings of Indigenous Peoples

By: Loretta Gould
(2020)
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Eltuek Arts Centre

Piskwa’, Welcome to Eltuek Arts Centre, our contemporary arts centre here in the North End of Sydney, in beautiful Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island. 

There are public art pieces to experience and quiet nooks along the way. Please feel welcome to rest your feet, read, write, and reflect. Public Wi-Fi is offered.

Admission is free, but donations are kindly welcomed online.
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If you need a light lunch or a cup of hot tea, our public cafe has many delicious options, featuring local, fresh food from the Island. On pleasant days, you can enjoy a conversation or a book on our seasonal patio. 

Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that gallery hours may differ.

Our adaptive repurposing of this heritage building, ca. 1895, illustrates our ethos of social enterprise and sustainability. It features contemporary design, high ceilings, public art, natural light, exposed foundation stone, and signage in Mi’kmaq, English, and Braille. Barrier-free access is available at all entrances, and the elevator is centrally located. Accessible, universal washrooms are available on all levels. 

Our exterior grounds have been designed with accessibility in mind and feature a variety of plants native to Canada.

Please respect the privacy and creativity of the artists in the building, as this is a safe place for them to work and gather.

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Turn around and proceed down the hallway. The Corridor Gallery is along the right wall.
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Navigating the Eltuek Arts Centre

The Eltuek Arts Centre is a four-level building with each floor represented by a colour. The upper three floors are divided into Upper and Lower wings by a short Central Staircase. A central elevator, and stairwells at the North and South ends of the building, allow for easy exploration of the four floors.

This self-guided tour will take you on a loop through the four floors. When leaving a stop, simply click NEXT in the app and follow the directions/map to your next stop. Once you arrive, click I’VE ARRIVED to find out more about the stop.

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Resonance

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Stained Glass
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Edges
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Kisituek / ‘We have made it’/nous l’avons fait
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it is what it is
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Deconstructing a Post-Industrial Memory
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Gallery 203
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Selections from Forged

Level 3

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Corridor Gallery
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Seven Sacred Teachings of Indigenous Peoples
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Droplets

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Bell Tower Lounge
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Annette Verschuren and Stan Shibinsky Open Studio

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Turn to your right and proceed down the Central Stairs to level 3L. At the bottom of the stairs, turn left and continue past the studio spaces to the South Stairwell. Take the South Stairwell up to the 4th floor. Once you reach the 4th floor, exit the stairwell, turn left, and continue to the end of the hallway. At the end of the hallway, turn right and proceed up the Central Stairs to level 4U. The Bell Tower Lounge is directly ahead of you.
I'VE ARRIVED!

Eltuek Arts Centre

Piskwa’, Welcome to Eltuek Arts Centre, our contemporary arts centre here in the North End of Sydney, in beautiful Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island. 

There are public art pieces to experience and quiet nooks along the way. Please feel welcome to rest your feet, read, write, and reflect. Public Wi-Fi is offered.

Admission is free, but donations are kindly welcomed online.
DONATE

If you need a light lunch or a cup of hot tea, our public cafe has many delicious options, featuring local, fresh food from the Island. On pleasant days, you can enjoy a conversation or a book on our seasonal patio. 

Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that gallery hours may differ.

Our adaptive repurposing of this heritage building, ca. 1895, illustrates our ethos of social enterprise and sustainability. It features contemporary design, high ceilings, public art, natural light, exposed foundation stone, and signage in Mi’kmaq, English, and Braille. Barrier-free access is available at all entrances, and the elevator is centrally located. Accessible, universal washrooms are available on all levels. 

Our exterior grounds have been designed with accessibility in mind and feature a variety of plants native to Canada.

Please respect the privacy and creativity of the artists in the building, as this is a safe place for them to work and gather.

CONTINUE TO THE TOUR