As we head into the month of June, I’ve been contemplating some matters that impact me as an artist, as a woman, as an Indigenous person and as someone who lives in Canada.
Inclusion and Identity.
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Reflecting on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Arts Commons
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events at Arts Commons had over 1000 attendees, attending the market, enjoying the films, and be a part of the impactful work of the Elder Story Project. Arts Commons and Elders Knowledge Circle Society would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended with open minds and open hearts. Reconciliation is a journey and everyone is at a different place on the path.
Experience New Blood with Calgary Civic Symphony
Ever since the first staging of the now widely acclaimed New Blood Dance Show, Strathmore High School teacher Deanne Bertsch has dreamed of having the music—12 Peter Gabriel songs—performed by a live orchestra. Last spring, a chance conversation with the Calgary Civic Symphony’s executive director led to the possibility of that dream coming true.
Don’t Miss These Amazing Artists Exhibiting Now at Arts Commons
It’s your last chance to check out four exhibitions at Arts Commons featured in the visual art galleries throughout the building including the Truth and Reconciliation Exhibition in the +15 Galleries. Showcasing the work of 12 Indigenous artists, these paintings, beadwork, photography, sculpture, and leatherwork pieces serve to reflect on each individual artists’ relationship with the subject and ongoing conversation of Truth and Reconciliation.
The Bear and the Wild Rose with Calgary Philharmonic
Tom Jackson is on a mission to create health. The much-loved Canadian singer-songwriter, humanitarian, and activist has given a lot of thought to what that means, and how to include as many people as possible within that circle of well-being.
Traditional Methods of Making: Dog Trail
Three years ago I embarked on a journey of truth and reconciliation for my own identity and cultural connection, using Blackfoot traditional methods of making, and combining them with my contemporary knowledge into a specific project; Traditional Methods of Making-Imagined through a Contemporary Lens. Though it began as what I thought was a simple concept, the execution was far more complex than I imagined.
Autumn Whiteway Calls for Submissions to Her Upcoming Exhibit Indigenous Motherhood and Matriarchy
After giving birth to her son Migizi in July of 2020 via emergency c-section, Autumn Whiteway (“Night Signing Woman”) was bound to her hospital bed for four and a half days. While recovering from the surgery, the Saulteaux/Métis artist and curator conceptualized her exhibit Indigenous Motherhood and Matriarchy, a three-part series that features artworks which explore motherhood and matriarchy through an Indigenous lens.