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Story Topic: Art/Performance

Art/Performance

Wampum Belt Initiative – Memorial University, Grenfell Campus- Kelly Anne Butler – Instructor – Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin

Kelly Anne Butler, an Instructor at Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus, discusses her work with the Wampum Belt Initiative and the ways in which it’s helped to build connections between the university and the community.

Kelly Anne Butler, an Instructor at Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus, discusses her work with the Wampum Belt Initiative and the ways in which it’s helped to build connections between the university and the community.

Aboriginal Visual Arts Program – New Brunswick College of Craft and Design – Charles Gaffney – Department Head – Fredericton, New Brunswick

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Charles Gaffney, the Department Head at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, discusses the ways that the Aboriginal Visual Arts program teaches students the history and technique of traditional Indigenous art and craft in Atlantic Canada.

Charles Gaffney, the Department Head at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, discusses the ways that the Aboriginal Visual Arts program teaches students the history and technique of traditional Indigenous art and craft in Atlantic Canada.

T’lisalagi’lakw Cultural Program

Posted on by Sara Fulla

The T’lisalagi’lakw Elementary School is located in Alert Bay, British Columbia. It was built in 1994, and is a Group 2 independent school with grades K-7, and also has a Nursery program. http://www.namgis.bc.ca/education-services/k-12/#

The T’lisalagi’lakw Elementary School is located in Alert Bay, British Columbia. It was built in 1994, and is a Group 2 independent school with grades K-7, and also has a Nursery program.

http://www.namgis.bc.ca/education-services/k-12/#

Desire Mitchell – Miigwannanze Drum Group

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Ashley Nadjiwon

Desire is a Social Worker at East View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She holds a drum group for students in JK to Grade 8 at her school during Friday recess. She incorporates cultural teachings and ceremony and invites Elders to share their knowledge and speak with the students. They perform at the […]

Desire is a Social Worker at East View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She holds a drum group for students in JK to Grade 8 at her school during Friday recess. She incorporates cultural teachings and ceremony and invites Elders to share their knowledge and speak with the students. They perform at the school and at various gatherings in the community.

Cultivating Contemporary Art and Artists With Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Yvonne Benjoe

Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc. supports Indigenous Art and Artists in Regina and the surrounding area.

Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Executive Director of Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc., Adam Martin, works to ensure Indigenous artists have space to cultivate and share their art. As a multi-disciplinary arts organization Sâkêwêwak is dedicated to the promotion, exhibition, and development of Indigenous art and artists. This is accomplished through artist residencies, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and an annual Story Tellers Festival. Strategic partnerships have been critical to how the organization has developed and changed over time. Martin enjoys pushing artists out of their comfort zones and encourages them to submit proposals or projects that effect change and work within communities to change and grow.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre – Director of Youth and Community Services

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Garfield Staats

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

Interview with Vivian Edgi-Manuel – Economic Dev. Officer

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Cara Manuel

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althbough this program is open to all, it seems to attract mostly women.

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althbough this program is open to all, it seems to attract mostly women.

Steven Baranyai – All our Relations-Madwejiwan

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Ruby Thompson

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used […]

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used as a platform to promote Indigenous identity, cultural teachings, and mental and emotional wellness. For more information, visit: http://madwejiwan.blogspot.com/.