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Tea and Treaty Signatures with Wolastoqewi Knowledge Carriers in Menahkwesk 🍵

November 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Caribou Club presents Tea and Treaty Signatures, with Gina Brooks, Susan Sacobie, Becca Ireland, and Elder Ramona Nicholas.

Promise Makerspace (Annex A Room 14) and the UNB Saint John outdoor classroom (behind the Hans W. Klohn Commons)

Gather in the old village to learn about the tradition of treaty signatures and the responsibility we each owe to treaty. Learn to transpose your own signature (or ntotem) onto winter bark with Wolastoqewi Knowledge Carriers, and then enjoy tea steeped over the fire in bark containers and infused with the medicinal properties of birch.

Space for the etching workshop is limited, and registration is required.

All are welcome to enjoy tea by the fire at 4 p.m. behind the Hans W. Klohn Commons! Bring your own cup. This event is supported by the Department of Humanities and Languages and the Faculty of Arts at UNB Saint John. For general inquiries, email rachel.bryant@unb.ca

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UNBSJ Ganong Hall

100 Tucker Park Road
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5 Canada

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November 4, 2024

Wabanaki 2024

June 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Gallery on Queen is pleased to invite you to our annual “Wabanaki 2024” exhibition showcasing various Indigenous artists and mediums. We are proud to have this opportunity to feature works from so many working Indigenous artists in New Brunswick.

This exhibition celebrates the heritage, the strength and the variety of forms that these artists create. The exhibition takes place in June to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day and we would be honoured to have you attend the opening celebration on June 14th, 5:30PM.

The Wabanaki people, also known as the People of the dawn, are the easternmost tribes of Turtle Island, also referred to as Northeastern woodland tribes. Their culture and language have been in existence for over 10,000 years. Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqewik, Penobscot, Passamaquoddy and Abenaki are the member tribes of the Wabanaki Tribes that have endured the longest and earliest contact with the new man on this continent.

“Wabanaki 2024” is a multidisciplinary exhibit that features accomplished indigenous artists in Atlantic Canada. The exhibit includes visual artists, wood carvers, silversmiths, bead and quill works, alongside a body of work that from masters that have passed on. Also included is a museum component where we exhibit baskets and tools that represent the connection from the past to the modern day artists.

This year’s show features works from:
Alan Syliboy, Audrey Arsenault, Mel Beaulieu, Ingrid Brooks, Nelson Cloud, Lisa Dutcher, Tara Francis, Tim Hogan, Brian Francis, Chan Polchies, Charlie Gaffney, Francine Francis, Garry Sanipass, Gordon Sparks, Justin Sappier, Percy Sacobie, Marcus Gosse, Nancy Oakley, Natasha Sacobie, Shane Perley Dutcher and Pauline Young.

Free

Gallery on Queen

206 – 1904 / 261- 0655

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Gallery on Queen

406 Queen Street
Fredericton , New Brunswick E3B 1B6 Canada + Google Map

206 – 1904 / 261- 0655
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June 13, 2024

Call for Submissions – Ceramics at Hand: Forged and Formed

June 14 – September 20

AX is thrilled to announce an open call for applications from Indigenous artists from the Wabanaki Confederacy. AX is a non-profit charitable arts organization committed to providing accessible arts programming to the community of Sussex, New Brunswick. AX invites talented artists from the Wabanaki nations to showcase their work in a group exhibition scheduled for January/February of 2025. Artists will be paid current CARFAC Fee standards.

At AX, they recognize the profound importance of Indigenous voices and perspectives in the arts. As part of their ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and cultural representation, AX is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous art and culture within their community. By providing a platform for Indigenous artists to exhibit their work, AX aims to foster greater understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Indigenous creativity and heritage.

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 20, 2024 at Midnight AST.

Submission Details:

Artists must identify as Indigenous and belong to one of the Wabanaki nations (Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, and Abenaki)
All mediums and forms of artistic expression are welcome (excluding performance or digital media), including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Applicants must fill out the application form (google form or pdf version) and ensure all supporting documents are included.
Applications are due no later than Friday, September 20th at Midnight AST. If you aren’t applying through the google form please make sure submissions are sent via email to admin@axartscentre.ca.

For inquiries or further information, please contact Ashley Henwood at admin@axartscentre.ca or call at 506-433-8351.

AX: The Arts & Culture Centre of Sussex

12 Maple Ave
Sussex, NB Canada + Google Map

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June 13, 2024

UNBSJ Unveils New Work by Tara Francis

April 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

The UNBSJ Faculty of Arts is honoured to unveil new work by Tara Francis. April 11, 1:30pm – 2:30 pm in the Hazen Hall Foyer of UNBSJ in Saint John.

All are welcome.

Please join Tara Francis and Elder Ramona Nicholas for a celebration and unveiling of artwork recently commissioned by the UNB Saint John Faculty of Arts. In this new work, Tara represents interconnected and intergenerational histories of the Menahkwesk harbour through her contemporary take on the Mikmaq style and tradition of porcupine quill art, sharing and connecting with ancestors who have moved across the Waponahki homelands with and among their many relatives with comfort and ease.

On April 11, visit with the artist and share in a discussion of the collaborative process through which this piece was conceptualized. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. This event is supported by students through the UNBSJ Indigenous Advisor. For more information about this event, contact rachel.bryant@unb.ca

Background image of silk scarf © Tara Francis at https://indigeneast.com

Free

UNBSJ

Hazen Hall at UNBSJ

97 Tucker Park Rd
Saint John, NB Canada + Google Map

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April 9, 2024

Cottagers and Indians 🛶

February 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

By Drew Hayden Taylor

The Atlantic Reperator Company presents a food fight for the ages!

The cultivation of wild rice incites a fierce dispute between a native farmer and a white cottager, which escalates into a symbol of reconciliation. Through an endearing and amusing narrative, this story tackles important themes of community, respect, and ownership. Cottagers & Indians is a timely tale that culminates in a legendary food fight.

$20 – $35

Atlantic Repertory Company

506-652-7582

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The BMO Studio Theatre

112 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1K4 Canada + Google Map

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January 16, 2024

Napoigagenn: Brian Francis, Tara Francis, Starlit Simon

September 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Napoigagenn: a show by Brian Francis, Tara Francis, Starlit Simon, opens on September 23 at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery in Florencevill-Bristol. The artists will be present, introductions at 2:30.

All welcome, admission is free.

Free

Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery

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Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery

1-8 McCain Street
Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick E7L 3H6 Canada + Google Map

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August 30, 2023

Cross-Cultural Creation Residency Applicant Info Session 🌳

Are you in interested in applying for this year’s Cross-Cultural Creation Residency?

Potential applicants are invited to join Jericho Knopp, Programming Director with ArtsLink NB, for a short presentation about the residency followed by Q&A session.

Illustration of a forest by a river. Text reads: CCCR Applicant Info Session. February 14 @ 12pm via Zoom. Cross-Cultural Creation Residency. Followed by Q&A session with ArtsLink NB's programming director Jericho Knopp

Where: Via Zoom

When: February 14 @ 12 pm

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84620945940pwd=UUFIRXJIbitmSEtPUTNDVmxsOHdkUT09

Meeting ID: 846 2094 5940

Passcode: 603379

Mawi’Art: Wabanaki Artist Collective, in collaboration with ArtsLink NB and L’Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick (AAAPNB), is hosting the fourth Cross-Cultural Creation Residency, June 16-25, 2023 in Metepenagiag.

The 10-day residency will take place at Metepenagiag Heritage Park and Outdoor Lodge, and artists will have the opportunity to work on a personal project as well as exchange creative energy and cultural wisdom with eight other artists.

The deadline to apply is February 19th, 2023.

Details on how to apply are here:

Cross-Cultural Creation Residency 2023

February 7, 2023 in CCCR

Back to Our Roots. Back to Our Roots aims to bring Indigenous folks 40+ and Knowledge Keepers together to share in intergenerational and cultural learning through workshops and ceremony. For all workshops, 11am - 4pm, 732 Charlotte Street. Lunch by Milda's will be provided. Register today. 506-454-6952 www.charlottestreetarts.ca artreach@charlottestreetarts.ca

Back to Our Roots Workshops 🌳

January 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Back to Our Roots aims to bring Indigenous folks over 40 and Knowledge Keepers together to share in intergenerational and cultural learning through workshops and ceremony.

Join us for the following workshops:

Saturday, January 21st – Traditional Guatemalan friendship bracelets W/ Jeremias Tecu 11am – 4pm

Saturday, January 28th – Quill Workshop W/ Natasha Sacobie 11 am – 4pm

Saturday, February 4th – Beading workshop W/ Judie Acquin 11 am – 4pm

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Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery

1-8 McCain Street
Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick E7L 3H6 Canada + Google Map

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January 17, 2023

Beadwork in a yellow, green, and orange pattern.

Beadwork Basics

January 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Mawi’ Arts Wabanaki Artist Collective is excited to share Indigenous culture through traditional arts, including beading, quillwork, ash basketry.

Join us for a free Indigenous Art workshop in Beadwork Basics, on January 21.

Hosted at The Dandy at 385 Mazzucas Lane, Mi’kmaw Artist Mel Beaulieu will lead the group in creating beautiful beaded keychains.

All workshops are free to attend, but space is limited, so a returnable $20 deposit required to hold your spot.

Your deposit will be returned to you following your check-in at the workshop.

If you identify as Indigenous, use promo code “Mawi” to bypass paying a deposit.

This workshop is suitable for beginners, but not recommended for children.

Free

Mawi’art

Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery

1-8 McCain Street
Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick E7L 3H6 Canada + Google Map

5063926769
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January 10, 2023

Mini Birch Bark Canoes 🛶

December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

This Thursday evening (December 15th) learn to create a miniature birch bark canoe with Janna Nicholas.

Visit https://bit.ly/mawiart-hands-on to learn more and sign up to attend next week’s session.

This workshop is FREE to attend. Seats are limited, so be sure to register in advance.

What: miniature birch bark canoes

When: Thursday, December 15th, 6:00-9:30 pm

Who: Birchbark Artist Janna Nicholas. Janna is from Negotkuk. She makes etched pictures , baskets and flowers from birchbark. She is self taught and enjoys sharing her traditional knowledge from a Wolastoqiyik perspective.

Where: 385 Mazzucas Ln, Fredericton, NB E3B 7H5. Our studio is on the second floor with access by stairs only.