Photo: Tayshawn, Munsee St. @ Kildare Ave. Photographer: Shayenna Nolan (More on the photo & exhibit below)
Please join us for an event in recognition of the upcoming National Indigenous Persons Day, at Art Windsor Essex on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The occasion will provide an opportunity to honour and reflect on our rich, diverse, and resilient local Indigenous culture.
Guests will have the opportunity to take part in two guided tours of Indigenous exhibitions and participate in a studio activity related to the exhibitions led by an instructor. An Indigenous-inspired lunch with traditional food will be prepared by Native Wonders Gourmet Grub.
Exhibition Information:
“Nii Ndahlohke / I Work”, a collection of new commissions and existing works by First Nations artists. It delves into the forced labour endured by students at Mount Elgin Industrial School (1851-1946), which is the closest residential school to Windsor.
“Waawiiatanong Forever”, a photography and postcard exhibition showcasing and honouring the depiction of women, two-spirit people, and their families within our local community. The community members were able to express themselves as they wanted to be represented near meaningful locations.
Please RSVP by Thursday, June 13, as space is limited.
Event Details
Location: Art Windsor Essex (AWE-Art Gallery of Windsor) - 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1
Time: Guided exhibition tour and activity start shortly after 10 a.m. and the luncheon starts at noon
Arrival: Please note that doors do not open until 10 a.m. Meet on the third floor for light refreshments before the tour starts.
Parking: Limited spots are available on site, with two accessible spots. Also available, street parking and pay-and-display lots on Bruce Ave. and Riverside, Bruce Ave. and University Ave., or Church St. and Chatham St.
Facility Information: AWE is a fully accessible facility with two accessible parking spots in the AWE parking lot. A sound amplifier is used for tours. There are rest areas throughout the gallery. Digital tours with text, audio, alt-text, images can be accessed by scanning a QR code in the exhibitions with a screen reader, tablet or phone. There is free wifi in the gallery. View the Accessibility page here on the AWE website.
Should you have any questions, please email AVPHR@uwindsor.ca
Photo and Waawiiatanong Forever exhibit information:
Tayshawn, Munsee St. @ Kildare Ave.
Curated by Julie Rae Tucker & Jace Pillon, organized by Shane Lyon
Photography: Shayenna Nolan
Project Coordinator: Shane Lyon
Artistic Direction: Shayenna Nolan, Shane Lyon, Julie Rae Tucker
Project support: Michelle Nahdee, Donna Lefler-Grayer, Kat Pasquach, Marcie Demmans, Sophie Hinch
artwindsoressex.ca/exhibitions/waawiiatanong-forever/