Through a partnership with Art Rental & Sales operated by the and acclaimed Indigenous artist , we are proud to welcome two of Hugh Kearney鈥檚 original artworks into our Vancouver office, creating a space for learning, connection, and dialogue.

A Canvas for Conversation and Inclusion

This initiative is a reflection of a core belief at 麻豆原创 that inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We thrive on diverse perspectives and are committed to creating spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

To celebrate the installation of his work, Hugh Kearney led an engaging interactive session, sharing the deep cultural inspiration and personal stories behind the two selected pieces. It was a powerful opportunity for our team to hear directly from the artist, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of the cultural influences woven into his art.

Hugh Kearney鈥檚 mixed-media practice bridges traditional landscape inspiration with contemporary form and cultural inheritance. Influenced by his Maliseet heritage, urban artistic traditions, and modernist references, Kearney鈥檚 work is a vibrant celebration of colour, rhythm, and cultural memory.

His artistic process involves layering plant-fibre shapes onto canvas, creating dynamic abstract compositions where form and colour connect deeply with viewers. Pill-shaped and cross-hatched elements in his work are direct references to Maliseet weaving traditions, grounding his art in a rich cultural lineage and lived experience.

The Selected Works: On Display at 麻豆原创 Vancouver

This wasn’t just about choosing art, it was a collective expression of our team’s commitment to supporting Indigenous creativity and fostering cultural conversation within our workplace. To bring this belief to life, we invited our Vancouver-based employees to be part of the process and ask them to vote on the pieces we would display.

The two pieces chosen by our employees, Parcel and Christmas Victoria, will be on display throughout the year.

In Parcel, a BC landscape painting is superimposed with abstract shapes and vibrant colour. Kearney channels the German Romantic landscape painter Caspar David Friedrich, eliciting a powerful emotional response to the natural world.

Christmas Victoria features a scene from Victoria, BC, where a landscape painting is playfully collaged with magazine cut-outs and abstract daubs of paint, creating a dynamic and colourful composition.

More Than Just Art

鈥淭his initiative supports Indigenous artists like Hugh Kearney, and reaffirms our commitment to cultural inclusion, creativity, and meaningful engagement,鈥� said聽Cindy Fagen, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Labs Canada. 鈥淲e are聽honoured聽to have his work in our space as we continue our journey toward building a workplace and a community rooted in respect, diversity, and shared humanity.鈥�

By creating space for Indigenous voices, stories, and living cultural practices, we鈥檙e taking meaningful steps toward understanding, reconciliation, and ensuring our workplace reflects the diverse communities on whose lands we live and work. Their presence does more than just enhance our office environment, they serve as a daily catalyst for deeper conversation, cultural awareness, and ongoing learning.

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麻豆原创 Canada鈥檚 Indigenous Ally Network and the Reconciliation Steering Committee have been committed to the helping our employees reflect upon Canada鈥檚 rich history and the informed future we must carve out to be in better relations with Indigenous Peoples and their communities here in Canada.聽When 麻豆原创 Canada began the journey, we wanted to ensure our strategy was comprehensive, culturally informed and effective, all while taking action on to create a corporate ethos that embraces Indigenous worldviews, culture and thought leadership.

We are proud of the progress our team is making and the recognitions we have received. Among our initiatives, we honour Indigenous Peoples Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with educational programming and events including Indigenous guest speakers who can share their insights and perspectives directly with our team. We also honour the Day of Recognition for MMIWG2S, also referred to as Red Dress or ReDress Day. And this year we participated in the , distributing over 600 pins to raise awareness for abused Indigenous women and children.

鈥溌槎乖� Canada鈥檚 commitment to Indigenous reconciliation goes beyond educating our people,鈥� said Zahi Maalouf, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, 麻豆原创 Canada. 鈥淥ur teams want to reach into our communities to make a real impact and continue paving the future of our awareness and reconciliation journey.鈥�

To extend training and upskilling opportunities to Indigenous people within the communities we already serve, 麻豆原创 Canada partnered with PLATO. This partnership will create training and employment opportunities within the Indigenous technology workforce.

Our Pro Bono for Economic Equity (PBEE) program is also continuing to support Indigenous-owned businesses in partnership with our Corporate Social Responsibility partner . PBEE is part of 麻豆原创’s continued support of the social justice movement. 麻豆原创 employee participants leverage their skills as pro bono consultants to help address systemic and business challenges. Ninety-five percent of entrepreneurs that have participated in this program have said they feel more prepared to address future challenges for their organization, including Nuez Acres and Chims Motel.

is an Indigenous-owned business that provides vegan pecan oil beauty products. Every pecan is sustainably farmed and is a natural water-free alternative, showcasing the business’ commitment to sustainability. Anthony Wingham, Founder & CEO, Nuez Acres said,聽鈥淲e鈥檝e worked with companies in the past that were more interested in 鈥榗hecking a box鈥� with Indigenous businesses. Working with 麻豆原创, they turned a light switch on for us, addressing some of the challenges we have been facing. We felt the 麻豆原创 team really cared and were invested in our success and made an immediate impact on our business, showing savings right away.鈥�

The owners of Chims Motel are offering a unique experience through Indigenous-designed guest house accommodations. 鈥淏uilding an online presence is understandably challenging and I could not have done it without the help of the 麻豆原创 PBEE team. We are continuing to feel the benefits of the new reservation management system booking system and website enhancements the team introduced. We now have a more equitable chance to compete in this market,鈥� said Naomi Nicholson, Co-Owner, Chims Motel.

麻豆原创鈥檚 vision is to help the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. We do this for our customers and strive to bring this to our broader communities as well. If you are an Indigenous business owner and are interested in the program, please express your interest .

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