Cherith Mark Named To Whyte's Board of Directors

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Cherith Mark

Cherith Mark has been named to the board of directors of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alta.

A graduate of the dance program at Grant MacEwan College (now MacEwan University), Mark holds a bachelor of fine arts from Simon Fraser University's School for the Contemporary Arts.

An advocate for the Stoney Nakoda language and culture, Mark has led the Stoney Language Resource Development Project with the Stoney Education Authority, creating picture books, textbooks and other curriculum resources.

She has also toured with Indigenous dance companies including Red Thunder Native Dance Theatre, Raven Spirit Dance, Dancing Earth and Kaha Dance Theatre, and she is a former member of the board of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

“I am excited to lend my experience not only as an artist but also as a Stoney language educator and as a member of the local community to this newly appointed role on the board of directors for the Whyte,” Mark said in a release.

“We are honoured to welcome Cherith Mark to our board of directors," said Don Watkins, the Whyte's board chair.  

“Her dedication to cultural preservation and her deep connections to Indigenous communities and the arts will enrich the Whyte’s goal to celebrate elevated artistry and inclusivity in the Canadian Rockies."

Source: The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

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