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RECONCILIATION THROUGH ART

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

Event Details

Overview

Reconciliation Through Art is a fundraising event for Kooshkopayiw (Awakening) Métis Artist Collective and initiative to promote and support other Indigenous artists and artisans. 
The event features an Indigenous Art Exhibition, Storytelling and Performances.

Date

September 30th, 2024

Location

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Almonte, Ontario

Reconciliation Through Art invites media coverage of this unique and uplifting event that is uniting communities through creativity, dialogue and storytelling

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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  • staffing the greeting and information table

  • distributing event posters and art cards in Almonte and surrounding communities of Carleton Place, Arnprior, Renfrew, Perth, Smiths Falls, Kanata and Stittsville

  • helping set up silent auction items

  • distributing event posters and cards

  • setting up tables and chairs

  • helping with exhibit set up and tear down

  • assisting and providing relief support to vendors

  • transporting and delivering supplies

  • assisting with organizing volunteers

  • assisting with media relations

  • raising sponsorships and donations

  • supporting audio and visual systems

  • transporting artists and vendors

  • being on call for other tasks, as need arises

NATIONTALK INTERVIEW

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Kristy Cameron, a teacher and visual artist, was born and raised in Atikokan, Ontario, the Canoe Capital of Canada. As a Métis artist and descendant of numerous fur trade employees, she often incorporates Indigenous and historical content into her art. With this history and culture, we often see spiritual weavings throughout her pieces which evoke sensations such as mystery, energy, contentment, and joyfulness. Kristy's art can be found in private and public collections, such as the Archives of Ontario, the Kenora Justice Centre, the Canadian Museum of History, and various school boards and social agencies. She has collaborated with various authors to illustrate books and stories such as The Seven Sacred Teachings and Meet Your Family; these books have been highly used by educators nationwide.

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Event organizers, artists and storytellers are available before and during the event to answer media questions and share more information about Reconciliation Through Art's vision.

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If you're a member of the media, please contact Tony Belcourt for more information about Reconciliation Through Art, or to schedule event-related interviews.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

In this special interview, NationTalk sits down with the Honourable Tony Belcourt to discuss the upcoming Reconciliation Through Art event. Join us as we explore how art, culture, and storytelling contribute to healing and reconciliation within Indigenous communities and beyond.

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