Melaney Gleeson‑Lyall

Melaney Gleeson‑Lyall is a Musqueam, Snaw‑naw‑as, and Lyackson Coast Salish artist whose work reflects her journey as a Sixties Scoop survivor reclaiming culture, identity, and belonging. Through her contemporary Coast Salish designs, she shares stories of resilience, reconnection, and community, and the strength of her ancestral roots. Melaney has led Kairos Blanket exercises at Regent several times over the past decade, and we are grateful for her wisdom and presence among us. 

Melaney Gleeson‑Lyall's Work

Oct 9, 2026

Podcast | Reclaiming Indigenous Identity in a Colonized World

In this interview, we learn from our neighbour and Indigenous elder, artist, and chef, Melaney Gleeson-Lyall. Melaney shares her story and reflects on bringing Indigenous history, culture, and spirituality into conversation with Christian faith. She discusses the Kairos Blanket Exercise and the power of storytelling through art and food to foster intercultural understanding. In this time of truth and reconciliation.