Post-Mortem Survey for Making Art Work 2020-21
Thank you for participating in the Making Art Work professional development workshop series co-presented by Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre, Union Gallery, and Agnes Etherington Art Centre. We are looking for feedback from participants of the program to inform future professional development programs. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Your answers will be anonymous. Thank you for your time!
Mashkawizii Miinikaanan
Strong Seeds
Saturdays, October 19th - November 23rd from 11am - 1pm
Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre
Open to Indigenous Youth (Ages 16 - 29)
"Mashkawizii Miinikaanan: Strong Seeds" is a circle of kinship, connection, and learning where youth can collaborate on a gallery installation that shows love for the land, this place, and our brilliant, beautiful, Indigenous selves. This program features regularly occurring beading circles, led by local Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers, who will assist in sharing legends and histories of Katarokwi-Kingston. "Mashkawizii Miinikaanan: Strong Seeds" endeavours to inform participants of the pre-colonial histories and stories of this land, create artworks using traditional techniques, and foster relationships between participants from all backgrounds of Indigeneity.
Program Accessibility:
This program is free and includes all necessary materials. Prior experience with beading is not required. Participants will be utilizing small materials (i.e. 11/0 seed beads and size 10/0 beading needles). Each session will include complimentary refreshments. Funding is available to subsidize transportation costs.
Beading Instructors
Liv Rondeau
Taylor Tye
Please Note: Niki Boytchuk-Hale will be present at the Beading Circles to conduct an inquiry aimed at understanding how the "Mashkawizii Miinikaanan: Strong Seeds" is nurturing cultural connections, kinship, and learning among Indigenous youth. This inquiry seeks to enhance programming and ensure sustainability.​ Participants will always have the option to decide how, when, and if they wish to contribute to this inquiry. Before the conclusion of the "Mashkawizii Miinikaanan: Strong Seeds," they will also have the opportunity to review all collected data and ensure they are comfortable with its potential sharing. Any information gathered will be shared solely with community partners and prospective funders.
"Mashkawizii Miinikaanan: Strong Seeds" was created in partnership with Kingston Native Centre and Languages Nest, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre, and Kingston School of Art. This project is funded by the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.