AGOG presents From Deception to Truth by Delreé Dumont
Location
- 516 9th Ave N, Golden, BC
Important Notice
Exhibit open for viewing from September 19 – October 18 2025
Delreé Dumont, known as Wâpiski Kihéw Esquao (White Eagle Woman), is a renowned pointillism artist from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Her intricate works depict wildlife and Western Canadian landscapes, celebrating and preserving Indigenous culture. This exhibition speaks to the deep wounds left by colonial deception – promises broken, cultures suppressed, children stolen. What was stolen was more than land, language and tradition, it was generations of connection, belonging and identity.
About The Event
As a Plains Cree Artist, my work is rooted in the stories of survival, truth and resilience that live within my people. This exhibition speaks to the deep wounds left by colonial deception – promises broken, cultures suppressed, children stolen. What was stolen was more than land, language and tradition, it was generations of connection, belonging and identity.
Yet what remains is powerful. Our songs, our stories, our kinship, and our ability to endure are carried forward through blood memory, ceremony and art. My paintings are not only an act of remembrance and truth, but also a refusal to let these truths be silenced.
Each dot, each colour, each image was personally painful for me, to reclaim our voice and honouring those who could not speak their truths.
This body of work challenges viewers to confront the weight of what was taken while recognizing the strength of what remains. It is a call to witness, to feel, and to move beyond silence – toward truth, reconciliation and healing.
Delreé Dumont
Wâpiski Kihéw Esquao
White Eagle Woman
About the Artist
Delreé, Wâpiski Kihéw Esquao, is known for her breathtaking pointillism creations, and is a talented artist whose work reflects the rich heritage of her Indigenous roots. With a traditional name meaning White Eagle Woman, she is a proud member from Onion Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Delree’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with her cultural heritage, and her creations serve as a vibrant expression of Indigenous identity and connection to the land.
Inspired by the natural world and her ancestral traditions, Delreé’s art vividly portrays wildlife, Indigenous dancers in regalia, and the rich flora and fauna of Western Canada. Her distinct pointillism technique brings depth and texture to her pieces, drawing viewers into the intricate details of her work. Delreé committed to a full-time artistic career in 2014, wholeheartedly embracing her craft. Her dedication to storytelling through art shines through in every brushstroke and dot, as she works to preserve and share the cultural narratives of her community.
Delreé’s art not only celebrates the beauty of Indigenous culture but also advocates for its recognition and preservation, bridging past and present by honoring ancestral knowledge and embracing contemporary artistic expression. Her contributions have earned her recognition and acclaim, securing her place among the esteemed voices of Indigenous artists. As she continues to create, Delreé is devoted to sharing her culture, inspiring others, and leaving a legacy of creativity and resilience. Additionally, she is a traditional pow wow dancer and enjoys crafting smudge fans, dreamcatchers, and medicine bags in her BC Kootenays studio.
“My art is more than just creation; it’s a testament to the strength and beauty of Indigenous culture, a language spoken in hues and textures through the love of pointillism.”
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