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Events - 2016

Sunday, December 11, 2016 — 9:30 PM EST to Sunday, March 12, 2017 — 5:00 PM EDT
detail from Kent Monkman painting of a massacre

Kent Monkman is a Canadian artist of Cree ancestry whose work has been lauded for its humorous and sexually-charged critique of Canada's colonial past. Working across a variety of mediums - including painting, installation, film and performance - Monkman reimagines how betrayal and self-preservation are entangled within our national history.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016 6:00 PM EST

The Standing Rock Reading Group is developing educational spaces to critically examine contemporary issues. The group has created a social network page on Facebook as well as other social media outlets. The public event is hosted by Sandi Wemigwase.

Friday, October 14, 2016 — 9:00 AM to Sunday, October 16, 2016 — 4:00 PM EDT
large old tree trunk and green leaves

In keeping with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, this summit is designed to be an intercultural calling-in of social justice advocates, community elders, researchers, artists,

Saturday, September 24, 2016 — 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
detail from logo for Waterloo Aboriginal Education Cntre

Join us for a traditional Pow Wow, including dancers, drummers, craft and food vendors, Indigenous artists, and more.

Sunday, September 18, 2016 12:00 PM EDT
archival image of old school building

The Mush Hole Project is an immersive, site-specific art and performance installation event taking place at Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.

Saturday, September 17, 2016 12:00 PM EDT
archival image of old school building

The Mush Hole Project is an immersive, site-specific art and performance installation event taking place at Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.

Friday, September 16, 2016 6:00 PM EDT
archival image of old school building

The Mush Hole Project is an immersive, site-specific art and performance installation event taking place at Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.

Saturday, June 25, 2016 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
gallery with people looking at artworks

The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery presents guest curator Patricia Deadman in conversation with exhibiting artists Kenny Baird, Rebecca Baird, Steve Smith and Greg Staats.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 — 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
birch bark and quill artwork

To celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, The Clay & Glass will host a “Birch Bark and Quill” workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create a design using porcupine quills on birch bark. This type of work is a technique that is unique to the Indigenous of North America.

Saturday, June 11, 2016 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
poster with stylized fish image

Energy, environmental protection and Indigenous rights are inextricably linked. This forum offers support for faith communities to move toward allyship with Indigenous communities in the context of climate justice in Canada.

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