As part of Folkfest, I got free admission to see "The Quilt of Belonging". This quilt is 36 metres long and 3.5 metres high and includes a textile art piece from 263 international cultures and Aboriginal groups that make up the population of Canada.



"Our vision is to create a collaborative work of art that will recognize Canada's diversity, celebrate our common humanity, and promote harmony and compassion among people."
Folkfest is over, but there is still a chance to see this quilt at the Western Development Museum until October 15, 2006. I plan to go back before the exhibit leaves to take a second, more in-depth, look. There are guidebooks available at the exhibit that tell the meaning of each square and the story of the person who designed it.

Picture taking was not permitted, but you can see each block and read it's story, as well as find out more about the project as a whole by visiting www.quiltofbelonging.ca.