Indigenous Creator in Residence
About the Program
The Indigenous Creator in Residence program was created to recognize and support Indigenous knowledge sharing, creativity, and cultural expression at the library. The program is open to creators working in any medium – including storytelling, visual or textile arts, music, film, and more – who are eager to share their work, cultural knowledge, and creative process with our community.
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Each year, a new Indigenous Creator in Residence will offer a unique program, with opportunities for community members of all ages to engage and learn. Through this program, the library hopes to promote understanding of Indigenous perspectives and to create spaces and services that welcome and showcase Indigenous voices, history, and culture.
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Our libraries are located on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sÉ™lilwÉ™taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. Their ancestors have lived here for countless generations. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect community, share knowledge and inspire stories on unceded Coast Salish Territory.
About the Indigenous Creator in Residence
Cheyenne Hood is an artist and creator of Nuxalk and Tsleil-Waututh descent. She currently works at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cumulative Effects Monitoring Team in the Treaty, Lands, and Resources Department. When not working, she pours her energy into the community through volunteering and program planning. Having raised her children in the Tsleil-Waututh community for the past 22 years, she now enjoys spending time with her young granddaughter and exploring her adventurous side through activities like zip lining, bungee jumping and cliff jumping.
As the 2026 Indigenous Creator in Residence at NVDPL, Cheyenne continues her work to bridge the gap between communities in North Vancouver, connecting Tsleil-Waututh Nation members and residents of North Vancouver through creative engagement. She believes that changing the environment of connection shapes relationships and aspires to create meaningful experiences together.
I create, I craft, I try to learn everything about traditional cultural practices in community to continue the rich traditions that survived colonization.
Cheyenne Hood
Upcoming Events
Table Talk about Reconciliation with Cheyenne Hood
September 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Lynn Valley Library
Moving through our shared history, join an open honest conversation about how we reconcile our relationship with one another in a way that allows for healing, meaningful consultation, and accommodations between Indigenous peoples and settlers. Learn more and register.