Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Rhythm of the People - Spoken Word, Poetry and Hip Hop with Naát'áaníí Nez Means
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Rhythm of the People - Spoken Word, Poetry and Hip Hop with Naát'áaníí Nez Means
Calgary, AB
Otahpiaaki is pleased to partner with Indigenous Resilience in Music and Drum Beat Productions for this day of youth mentorship and creativity that explores Indigenous identity, resurgence and activism with Naát’áaníí Means. Develop your voice in circle and with the support of fellow learners and a…
Friday, November 9 2018
3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Poo’miikapi Quilt Workshop - Harvesting the Otahpiaaki Indigo Dye
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Poo’miikapi Quilt Workshop - Harvesting the Otahpiaaki Indigo Dye
Calgary, AB
Elder Carola Jones will share her one-of-a-kind knowledge and stories as a remnant member, daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of the Tuscarora Confederacy. Participants will learn about the indigo ceremony and protocol and will develop both a small personal project ,and a tile for the…
Tue, Nov 6 2018
9:00 AM
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Thu, Nov 8 2018
3:00 PM
Vendor Registration
Vendor Registration
Calgary, AB
Purchase your one, two, or three day vendor pass for Mount Royal University and choose (1) night to have a selection of your products at the Fashion Showcases at Espy Experience in Inglewood. To Purchase your Passes: Select your preferred Vendor Pass at Mount Royal. All vendors will be allocated (…
Tue, Nov 6 2018
10:00 AM
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Thu, Nov 8 2018
2:00 PM
Otahpiaaki PANEL: Courageous: Aksistoiyipaittapiiysinni. Hosted by Riley Kucheran (Ryerson)
Otahpiaaki PANEL: Courageous: Aksistoiyipaittapiiysinni. Hosted by Riley Kucheran (Ryerson)
Calgary, AB
Otahpiaaki is pleased to co-present this panel of creatives with Voices - Calgary’s coalition of Two-Spirit and Racialized LGBTQIA+. Being folks with intersectional identities requires finding courageous pathways in pursuit of our goals in our communities. This conversation will explore pride in on…
Tuesday, November 6 2018
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Beading & Jewellery Making Circle - One Day Only!
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Beading & Jewellery Making Circle - One Day Only!
Calgary, AB
With designers from 18 Nations at Otahpiaaki 2018, there are a wide variety of styles of beading, jewelery-making, materials, and handcrafts. Check the website for all artists offering drop-in classes, but expect Hand Rattle Earrings with Tara Sun, Pow Wow Earrings with Tobi Eagle Speaker, and wear…
Wednesday, November 7 2018
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Otahpiaaki PANEL: Helping Others: Aispomotsiop. Hosted by Taryn Hamilton (MRU)
Otahpiaaki PANEL: Helping Others: Aispomotsiop. Hosted by Taryn Hamilton (MRU)
Calgary, AB
dsquaw by Dsqaured2, Reservation Royalty by Party City. Changing the nature of intellectual property law seems like an insurmountable obstacle. Hear directly from designers and artists affected by the theft of their ideas and learn how technology and elders, an unlikely pairing move Indigenous desi…
Thursday, November 8 2018
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Sahpahtsimah Rising Youth Grant Writing
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Sahpahtsimah Rising Youth Grant Writing
Calgary, AB
Are you a creative youth aged 15 to 30? #RisingYouth and Otahpiaaki are partnering with four incredible artists Justin Louis (SECTION 35), Jesse Gouchey (Maskwa), NDN Family and Moe Clark for this hands-on creative workshop which includes your ideas and taking action to make them happen. You'll wri…
Friday, November 9 2018
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Ledger Art Workshop Hosted by John Pepion
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Ledger Art Workshop Hosted by John Pepion
Calgary, AB
This event opens with a short lecture on the history of ledger art and is followed by an art making session where individuals will make their own ledge art piece based on their own story.
Wednesday, November 7 2018
12:30 PM
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2:00 PM
Otahpiaaki PANEL: Decolonizing Research: Aistommatop. A Faculty Breakfast Hosted by Ben Barry (Ryerson)
Otahpiaaki PANEL: Decolonizing Research: Aistommatop. A Faculty Breakfast Hosted by Ben Barry (Ryerson)
Calgary, AB
Decolonize research, Indigenize research, or both? This panel discusses the ways in which Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the academy are working through the problematics and opportunities of post-colonial scholarly approaches, including early learning, near misses, and mistakes made whil…
Friday, November 9 2018
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Activism 101 - Warrior Skirts, Protest Shirts, and Political Posters
Otahpiaaki WORKSHOP: Activism 101 - Warrior Skirts, Protest Shirts, and Political Posters
Calgary, AB
Pick your protest! Tala Tootoosis will fire up the sewing machines to guide you through a ribbon skirt perfect for Pow Wow, Jesse Gouchey returns with his oxidized t-shirts, and our very own Autumn Eagle Speaker will share all she knows about non-violent, high impact protest messaging and posters.
Thursday, November 8 2018
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM