A new mural, titled “Land of 10,000 Rinks,” is energizing the upcoming Ice Hockey Federation’s World Junior Championships with a vivid display of orange and a radiant yellow sun. Created to honor Indigenous land during Native American Heritage Month, this artwork brings cultural awareness to the global sporting event.

When painter-carver Levi Purjue unlocked the doors of a downtown Gibsons gallery on Aug. 4, he wasn’t just reviving a beloved art space—he was staging the next chapter of his Tahltan and Shoshone heritage for national television. The artist’s takeover puts Indigenous tradition at the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s creative scene while setting the stage for an upcoming TV series.