delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys
May 30, 2025-January 2027
Stride Studios, Burnaby Village Museum
Step into the world of FOOD! This exhibit explores how Burnaby’s food culture has evolved over time. Burnabarians have adapted their food to suit the needs of those who have eaten it, grown it, sold it and cooked it.
From the traditional and contemporary food of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples to the many cuisines of newcomers to these lands, food brings people together. The exhibit features recipes, photographs, objects, video and audio components to highlight how food fosters community and shared experiences, whether it's through family meals, celebrations, or social gatherings.
The exhibit uses personal stories gathered during a local food class hosted by the United Way of BC. These local cooks were from all over the world and have found a new home in Burnaby–influencing the local food culture.
Image credit: Yasmin Gardy preparing a Shabbat dinner using Tunisian and Yemeni influences.