WELCOME TO EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE

WHO WE ARE

Situated on the shores of Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park, Evergreen Cultural Centre exists on the unceded, traditional and ancestral core territory of the kʷikʷəƛ ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, which lies within the shared territories of the səli̓lwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Stó:lō Téméxw, qiqéyt (Qayqayt) and sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬtəməxʷ (Katzie), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) nations in the region known today as the Tri-Cities.

Described by the City of Coquitlam as the “cultural jewel in Coquitlam’s Town Centre”, Evergreen Cultural Centre is the Tri-Cities premiere venue for live arts events, exhibitions, and experiences.

We offer a thrilling season of performing arts presentations in our Studio Theatre, contemporary art exhibitions in the Art Gallery at Evergreen, and arts education programs in a variety of disciplines. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible community gathering place and invite visitors to immerse themselves in the magic of live performance and visual art.

OUR VISION

Evergreen Cultural Centre is an arts and cultural centre for excellence in diverse artistic endeavours, locally treasured, and widely respected.

OUR MISSION

To inspire the community by providing engaging, quality entertainment, exhibitions, and arts programs in a welcoming environment.

OUR STRATEGIC GOALS

In 2020, our staff and Board of Directors completed the work of identifying the strategic goals of the organization. This resulted in establishing the following five key organizational objectives to guide us in our activities:

1.  to provide exemplary performing arts

2.  to provide exemplary display of visual art

3.  to provide and support exemplary arts education

4.  to lead the ongoing development of the arts throughout the Tri-Cities

5.  to provide exemplary opportunities for our community to volunteer in support of the arts

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DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Board of Directors and senior management team of Evergreen Cultural Centre stand against discrimination in any form, and recognizes that we need to strengthen our skills and knowledge to effectively address issues of equity, diversity, and anti-racism.

We commit to working together to create an inclusive environment by reviewing our structures and systems and by reflecting on our programming practices. This process will include bringing in professional support, creating accountability, and providing training opportunities for all of our staff. As an organization that is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination or harassment and supports the productivity, dignity, and self-esteem of every employee, we commit to creating and implementing a plan for integrating this action item into the operations of our organization.