In 2012, we launched the Contemporary Native Art Biennial (BACA), a Montreal-based non-profit organization (registered in 2016) that promotes the work of Indigenous artists. Our programming runs year-round, with the biennial held every two years in various venues, each iteration focusing on a specific theme. Our aim is to reach an ever-growing audience—Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike—by featuring both emerging and established artists. Our overarching mission is to promote Indigenous art and to sensitize and educate the public on the cultural issues of the First Nations.

In 2021, we have expanded our reach by opening the Shé:kon Gallery, a year-round exhibition space dedicated to showcasing emerging Indigenous artists and curators from Quebec. Our proactive mission is to provide ongoing professional development, collaboration, and networking opportunities in order to bolster the growth of Quebec Indigenous representation in the visual arts.