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Local organizations in the heart of the Gulf of Georgia worked together to host the first Indigenous Arts and Culture Awareness Week.
MIDLAND, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — This week-long event will highlight the work of indigenous creators through dance, food, literature, music, visual arts and crafts. guess. The week also offers an educational and workshop component. The event kicks off with a Monday morning sunrise ceremony (7:00 AM) at Nijo Day Park in Midland.
Events are held at various local locations from organizations such as:
Cultural Alliance in the heart of Simcoe County and the Gulf of Georgia:
September 24 (9am-4pm) – Foundations of Cultural Competency Workshop
This free workshop is the foundation for examining First Nations/Aboriginal issues in Canada today. The primary aim is to provide participants with the tools they need to establish healthy and viable relationships with First Nation/Aboriginal communities and clients. This training (reservation required) will be moderated by Kelly Brownbill and will be held at Wye Marsh.
Midland Cultural Center (MCC):
September 20th & September 22nd (4:30-6:30pm) – Acoustic Café w/ Shawn Corbiere- MCC Atrium
Sean is born out of his creativity and First Nations heritage. A member of the community of M’Chigeeng First Nation, Shawn is the co-founder of the Juno-nominated group No Reservations and brings indigenous knowledge to his acoustic performances. Join Sean’s acoustic creations. The Acoustic Café will be held in his MCC’s Atrium, serving coffee/tea and food from indigenous vendor Joseph Stup.
September 23, 8pm – Root Digging
JUNO Award-winning band Digging Roots takes you on a journey of tall grass, sweet water and unconditional love in a fun and powerful celebration of their new album Zhawenim. The seven-piece band puts on a show of blues, soul and rock’n’roll that sizzles with Shoshona Kish’s dynamic and compelling vocals.
And Raven Kanatakuta’s rock god riff.
September 24, 4:00 PM – Artist Talk with Clayton Samuel King at MCC Indigenous Art Gallery
Visit the MCC Indigenous Art Gallery to hear about current artist Clayton Samuel King, answer questions about his art process, and tell the stories that inspired this exhibition. An accompanying short film by Alec Jordan will also be screened at Rotary Hall to accompany the Gaagige Bimaadiziwin Everlasting Life exhibit. Feel free to visit the exhibition Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm until the end of September.
Midland Public Library – Author’s Visit (Call 705-526-4216 for more information):
September 20th, 7pm – Sherry Lawson
Sherry Lawson is a citizen of the Chippewa family of Rama First Nation and the third child of Ojibway father and Algonkian mother. Her father was the Chief, Language Keeper, and was known for causing her troubles. Sherry grew up hearing people’s stories from her father and her paternal grandmother. Known as a historian, author, public speaker, and advocate for the marginalized, Shelley has had an interesting and eventful career. Sherrie, who has written three autobiographical books, has spoken to groups ranging from college women to library executives to workers in crisis. Shelley is known throughout Simcoe County as an outstanding volunteer. She likes to be known for her recent all-important unpaid job as her grandmother, Nookomis. Free; drop-in.
September 22nd at 7pm (Online) – Dr. Chantal Fiola
Chantal Fiola is Michif (Red River Métis) of a family from St. Laurent, MB. She is an award-winning author of Rekindling the Sacred Fire: Métis Ancestry and Anishinaabe Spirituality and Returning to Ceremony: Spirituality in Manitoba Métis Communities. Dr. Fiora specializes in the topics of Métis, Indigenous Gender, Sexuality, Spirituality and Sovereignty. Chantal is her Midewiwin, a two-spirited sundancer who lives with her wife and daughter in Winnipeg. She registers online and she receives Zoom meeting information.
September 24th – 2pm – Joanne Robertson
Joanne Robertson Misko Anungo Kwe (Red Star Woman) is an author, illustrator and water activist from Anishina Abe. She is an award-winning author of picture books. This visit will be great for kids and families! Free; drop-in. Thanks to Georgian and her Alliance of Culture in the heart of the Bay for sponsoring this program.
Canadian park
September 21 – 9am & 1pm – Guided Natural and Cultural History Hike – Georgian Bay Islands National Park / Beausoleil Island National Historic Site – Online Registration
Embark on a cultural walk with landscapes as old as time itself. Where indigenous people have walked and collected medicines for thousands of years. Join Sean Corbiere on a guided interpretive cultural and natural history hike. Learn local history and explore your inner nature.
September 23rd – Flint Napping with Traditional Knowledge Keepers: Shawn Corbiere from 2-4pm – Midland’s Neezhoday Park
Sean demonstrates an ancient art form using traditional tools and techniques. Sean is born out of his creativity and Indigenous heritage. A community member of the M’Cheegeen First Nation, Shawn brings the ancient ingenuity of the First Nations to life.
Penetangishene Centennial Museum & Archives
September 21st 6pm – What is Spirituality with Grandma Trish
What is Spirituality? Learn about First Nation spirituality with Beausoleil First Nations Elder Grandmother Patricia Monague. The event is free and includes refreshments.
September 21st, 7pm – GIIDWIN DRUMMERS
GIIDWIN DRUMMERS perform songs and teachings on hand drums at the Penetangishene Centennial Museum & Archives following a spiritual workshop.
September 19th to September 24th – “Reconnecting with Ancestors: A Photo and Audio Project on the Return to Drummond Island” Exhibit – This project is a tribute to the Drummond Islanders who emigrated from what is now Drummond to Penetangishen, Ontario, Canada. Focus on offspring. An island in the United States after Canada abandoned the island.
Sainte-Marie in Huron – September 24th and September 25th
Join Sainte-Marie in Huron at the culmination of this week-long cultural awareness event. Various activities are held at the historic site, including taiko drum performances, cultural education demonstrations, and historical commentary activities. Communities such as Parks Canada and her partners stand by to provide education to increase Indigenous cultural awareness, and Indigenous artisans will also be on site throughout the weekend to sell their art and handcrafted items. . Sainte-Marie in Huron is open from 10am to 5pm and runs programs throughout the day.
Michelle Fair
Midland Cultural Center
+1 705-527-4420
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