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Emily Carr in Ucluelet: The Journey That Sparked a Lifetime of Exploration

Published: 9 June, 2026
Written by Marilyn Jones

In 1899, Emily Carr ventured to Ucluelet on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast to visit her missionary sister Elizabeth at a Presbyterian mission. During her stay, she began sketching Indigenous villages, carved house posts, and the surrounding landscape. These early drawings marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to documenting the cultures and scenery of the Pacific Northwest. Read more: Emily Carr in Ucluelet: The Journey That Sparked a…

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About Me

Published: 23 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

This blog began as a pandemic project, though I didn’t know it at the time. While stuck at home dodging the virus, I started exploring the life and work of my favourite artist, Emily Carr, and shared my discoveries online. After the pandemic, I moved to Vancouver Island—first to Nanaimo, where I gave online presentations on Emily Carr for local Elder Colleges, and then to Victoria, where I’ve led Emily Carr Guided…

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Emily Carr’s Complex Relationship with Her Father

Published: 16 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

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