Creator Within

A Gathering of Indigenous Artistic Expressions

The Creator Within: A Gathering of Indigenous Artistic Expressions is a time to gather, laugh, learn and share our experiences with the community as Indigenous artists and educators.

The gathering is comprised of professional development, artistic discussion, community workshop and performances.

November 16-22, 2009 (WORKSHOPS ARE $10/PERSON OR FREE FOR MEMBERS)

Monday, November 16 Aritst Workshop in partnership with Toronto District School Board & Red Pepper Spectacle Arts 1-4 pm @ The Loop Cherish Violet Blood & Lisa Marie Cher Big Throat presenting: Blackfoot Shadow Puppetry

Tuesday, November 17 Artist Workshop in partnership with Toronto District School Board & De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group 1-4 pm @ Wychwood Gallery Bruce Naokwegijig presenting: Improv Workshop

Wednesday, November 18 Opening Night Feast & Gathering 6-9 @ Wychwood Gallery Opening Blessing/Song presented by Shkinwe win Singers, Host: Dave DeLeary - Featured Artist/Photographer Nadya Kwandibens, Ojibwee(Anishinaabe)/French ancestry
“Portraits of the Urban Indian Experience” A photo-series that explores what it means to be Native in the city… from our perspective

Thursday, November  19 10:00-12:00 @ Wychwood Gallery Bruce Naokwegijig presenting: Stage Combat/Movement Workshop
1:00-3:00 @ Wychwood Gallery Christine Friday-O'Leary presenting: Mental & Physical Preparation for Performance Workshop
7:00-9:00 The Embargo Collective Film Screening in partnership with imagineNATIVE Film & Video Arts Festival

ALL AGES WELCOME = ALCOHOL FREE EVENTS

Friday, November 20 10:00-12:00 @ Wychwood Gallery Nadine St. Louis presenting: Craft & Design Workshop
1:00-3:30 @ Wychowood Gallery Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm presenting: Getting Published Workshop
7:00-9:00 $8.00 Performance in Words & Movement-Outside Looking In Tracee Smith Breaking Free Christine Friday-O’Leary ReGeneration Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm

Saturday, November 21 12:00-4:00 @ Wychwood Gallery Asani presenting: Vocal and Drumming Workshop
7:00-9:00 $8.00 Musical Showcase Finale! Featuring: Veronica Johnny & Jason Burnstick

Sunday, Nobember 22 12:00-5:00 @ Wychwood Gallery Luke Parnell presenting: Cedar Panel Workshop
 

We hope to see you there!

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 13:54 — ANDPVA
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  • saturday market

    I just wanted to thank ANDPVA for the opportunity you gave me to showcase my crafts and jewelllery at the Saturday Market. I met some really great people, especially other artists and made some new friends. Keep up the good work! Emilie Corbiere

  • publishing workshop was awesome

    Hi Shandra,

     I just wanted to thank ANDPVA for todays terrific workshop on publishing with Kateri. I learned so much and will put this new information to good use.

    Chi Miigwech!!!

    Emilie Corbiere

    Author, artist and storyteller

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