Terrace art show to combat mental health stigma through diverse artworks

Melina Jacques’ wood-burned birch panel artworks, “Depression” and “Anxiety,” depict the emotional and psychological weight of mental health struggles. Set to be featured at the “Art Tracks: Come Walk With Me in My Shoes” exhibit, the pieces capture the challenges of navigating a world fraught with societal pressures and internal conflicts. (Contributed photo)
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Soffia ‘Geri’ Moore

Sep 15th, 2023

George Andrew Clark

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Brian Douglas Kirkaldy

Aug 20th, 2023

Denine Smith

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Allan Kennedy

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Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses a crowd in Terrace on Sept. 14, signaling his keen interest in NDP’s Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding. (Seth Forward/Northern View)

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