Inspired by a visit to her homeland, Slovakia, and people's desire to share their stories, Esther Bryan began the "Invitation" Project in 1998.
With the contributions of many volunteers, the Quilt of Belonging was completed in 2005 and has been displayed at venues across the country ever since.
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Quilt of Belonging is a stunning, collaborative textile art project that shows there is a place for all in the fabric of society. This rich tapestry is 120 feet long and 10.5 feet high.
Its 263 blocks portray the rich cultural legacies of all the First Peoples in Canada and every nation of the world.
From beaded caribou hides to gold-embroidered silk to the gossamer wings of butterflies, the astonishing range of materials and their stories connect the threads of our past to the limitless possibilities of our future.
Governor General Michealle Jean was recently named as the quilt's official patron.
Learn more www.quiltofbelonging.ca
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