Smoke Signals Indigenous Communication Conference

Smoke Signals Indigenous Communication Conference
Creative Manitoba and co-hosts
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Manitoba Arts Council/ Le conseil des arts du Manitoba

October 25 9:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Marlborough Hall in the Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith St, Wpg, MB
Coffee, tea, morning pastries and a light lunch included.

SMOKE SIGNALS Indigenous Communication Conference is a gathering of community-engaged artists and arts leaders examining the importance of our Indigenous voices in the art and media world.

To be an Indigenous artist or artisan is quite a different calling than to be an artist in the European tradition. The function of art and craft extends beyond aesthetic pleasure – it is embedded in daily life, family connection, traditional teachings as well as in dreaming lore and spirituality. We recognize the unique ability our Indigenous perspectives have to transform and galvanize community, celebrating our role as artists and acknowledging the importance of reclaiming our own narrative as oral historians. What is the historical role of artists within the Indigenous community, what are protocols for engagement? how does technology work within tradition? How does that act of creation save lives? How can we involve our youth?

The day’s discussions have been drawn from conversations happening locally within our community. In addition to the panels and conversations of the day, University of Manitoba Press will be onsite to offer their incredible selection of Indigenous subject and authored books for purchase.

Coffee, tea, morning pastries and a light lunch included.

Guest Speakers and panelists: Elder Albert McLeod, Kim Wheeler, David McLeod, Bret Parenteau, Rhayne Vermette, Jennifer Smith, Issa Kixen, Jade Harper, Lori Blondeau, KC ADAMS, Elizabeth Barron, Darla Contois, Niigaan Sinclair and more special guests to be announced!

Schedule of Events
9:30 – 10am Registration, Light Refreshments
10 – 10:20am Opening Ceremony
10:20 -10:30am Opening Remarks
10:30 – 11:45am INDIGITAL – Technology and Traditions How does technology affect traditions and how are traditions effected by technology?
12am – 1pm Light Lunch Catered by the Marlborough Hotel
University of Manitoba Press on site
1 – 2pm Keynote Address – by Niigaan Sinclair
2:15 – 3pm ART SAVES LIVES – Why we create and how we can encourage our youth.
3:15 – 4:15pm SAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE – decolonizing art practices, respectful engagement and preventing ‘tokenism’.
4:15 – 4:30pm Closing Ceremony

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from the Creative Manitoba website.

For more information please visit our website http://www.creativemanitoba.ca
or contact our Indigenous Program Manager
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Call for artwork 50 to 500

Urban Shaman Gallery’s 15th Annual Member’s Exhibition and Sale
Member’s art drop off deadline: Monday, November 4, 2019

Opening night & celebration: Friday, November 15, 2019 8pm to 11pm. (Opening night free for members, $10 donation at door for non-members)

Running dates: November 16 to December 14, 2019

Artists details and requirements:
-Artist must be a member in good standing. Please contact Outreach Coordinator Liz Garlicki .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or go onto our website at urbanshaman.org to become a member.
-Drop off date starts October 12. DEADLINE: Monday, November 4, 2019
-100% of the sale goes to the artist (Artist/member can choose to donate a % of sale to gallery.)
-Artwork MUST have clear identification either on the work or paperwork of artist name, contact information, title, and price to sell.
-We ask that artwork be ready for hanging or set up.
-Size of works cannot be wider than 3 feet. If parameters go beyond or more than one piece please contact gallery before drop off.
-Urban has a small budget for out of town delivery of work (one way back). Contact gallery for details.

Description of the event:
Find artwork by our membership priced from 50 cents to 500 dollars, thus the name 50 to 500. The event consists of an opening reception Friday, November 15th from 8 to 11pm to celebrate an evening with amazing art, our members who support us throughout the year and the changing of the season! This event is great for stimulating conversation, getting to know artists in our community of Winnipeg and beyond. Enjoy refreshments and delish Indigenous food. Exhibition and sale continue till December 15. This is a great event to find amazing artwork, discover local artists, and support the gallery and artists this holiday season.

Email our friendly staff

and we would be happy to answer you.  HOPE YOU JOIN US!

Pop-Up Pow-Wow 2.0 (Friendship Dance Event)

In partnership with Wall-to-Wall Festival and Sākihiwē Festival
                 
English / Ojibwe / Cree
Pop Up Pow Wow Vol.2 / Ozhiseg Pow Wow Vol.2 enwaadeg / Nimihítowin Pow Wow Vol.2

Part of Nuit Blanche Winnipeg / Aanind iwe Nuit Blanche Winnipeg / Atit óki oci Nuit Blanche Winnipeg

Sept 28, 2019 8pm-9pm

Kick off of block party 6 pm, pow wow 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Outside block party in front of 211 PACIFIC AVE
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Please join us for Urban Shaman’s second year hosting a pop-up, out-door, non-competitive, family-friendly pow-wow located in the heart of Winnipeg. The body of Indigenous regalia and dance encompasses a rich tradition of kinship and spirituality. Bring the family down to our mini, one day, non-competitive, urban pow-wow trail presented by Urban Shaman Gallery in partnership with the Wall-to-Wall Festival and Sākihiwē Festival.

CALL TO DANCERS WHO JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
Dancers we want you to come out and show your stuff!!! A performance of 45 minutes (thus the pop up aspect of the event) of non-competitive dance, we hope the pow wow community understands this is a kind of Friendship Dance event and to bring the spirit of unity and fun to the gathering.  All welcome!

Musicians Bios:

Image: Sons of the Drum. Courtesy of Sons of the Drum.

Sons of the Drum is a traditional drum group formed in 2014, from Roseau River that have performed all over the continent, from Toronto to Albuquerque. Members of the collective are Bill Atkinson, Darcy Wayne Henry, Frank Daniels Junior, Garrett Ryan Henry, Jordan Starr, Jordan Seenie, Matt Mousseau, Nina Assiniboine Francis-Henry, Tyson Keith Henry, and Travis Henry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQK7x8K6d80

Boogey The Beat is an Anishinaabe DJ and Producer from Winnipeg, Canada who blends traditional Indigenous songs with modern electronic beats. His DJing skills have landed him on stages for the Indspire Awards, Canada Day 150 Main Stage in Ottawa, National Aboriginal Day LIVE presented by APTN, and multiple festivals across Turtle Island. https://soundcloud.com/boogeythebeat

About our partners:

Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival:
https://www.walltowallwpg.com/about/

Sākihiwē Festival:
https://www.sakihiwe.ca/

Nuit Blanche Winnipeg and Mb Culture Days

Image above from last years Pop Up Pow Wow at the Forks. Photo courtesy of Urban Shaman Gallery

Urban Shaman: Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery acknowledges the support, throughout the year, of our friends, volunteers, community and all our relations, NCI FM, Wawanesa Insurance, the Winnipeg Arts Council, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts.  ~Miigwetch/ Hai Hai/ Ekosi / Merci/ Thank you

Please contact for interviews:
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
Daina Warren (Director) .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Or Liz Garlicki (Outreach Coordinator) .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
203 – 290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T2
T 204.942.2674       W http://www.urbanshaman.org