This workshop is for Indigenous or Canadian organizations whose primary mandate is to present visual or media art*, as well as independent cultural workers (curator, consultant, researcher, etc). We highly encourage organizations to register at least two participants, so knowledge is shared within the organization. Participants may include board and/or staff from the organization.

Indigenous Protocols for Non-Indigenous Artists 

Over the course of the workshop, Larissa will provide guidance for respecting Indigenous Knowledge, facilitate discussions about Protocols, practices to avoid, as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers

This workshop is for Indigenous or Canadian organizations whose primary mandate is to present visual or media art*, as well as independent cultural workers (curator, consultant, researcher, etc). We highly encourage organizations to register at least two participants, so knowledge is shared within the organization. Participants may include board and/or staff from the organization.

Protection and Considerations for Indigenous Artists Workshop

Over the course of the workshops, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

Indigenous Protocols for Non-Indigenous Artists 

Over the course of the workshop, Larissa will provide guidance for respecting Indigenous Knowledge, facilitate discussions about Protocols, practices to avoid, as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers

Protection and Considerations for Indigenous Artists Workshop

Over the course of the workshops, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

Protection and Considerations for Indigenous Artists Workshop

Over the course of the workshops, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

This workshop is for Indigenous or Canadian organizations whose primary mandate is to present visual or media art*, as well as independent cultural workers (curator, consultant, researcher, etc). We highly encourage organizations to register at least two participants, so knowledge is shared within the organization. Participants may include board and/or staff from the organization.

Protection and Considerations for Indigenous Artists Workshop

Over the course of the workshops, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

Indigenous Protocols for Artists

Over the course of the workshop, Larissa will provide guidance for respecting Indigenous Knowledge, facilitate discussions about Protocols, practices to avoid, as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.

This Conversation is for Organizations (Galleries, Museums, Artist-Run Centers) operating in Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé, Visual Artist and Emerging Curator!

Over the course of the session, Larissa will facilitate a conversation with Teresa where we will discuss best practices to remember when working and/or collaborating with Indigenous Artists, Curators, and Knowledge Keepers. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of respecting Indigenous Knowledge and pathways to do so.

This conversation is for Non-Indigenous Artists living in or connected to Yukon, BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Heather Steinhagen, Craft Content Developer for the Canadian Crafts Federation.

Over the course of the session, Larissa will facilitate a discussion with Heather Steinhagen that will provide some historical context that encourages folks to respect Indigenous Knowledge as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.

This Conversation is for Indigenous Artists who are living in or connected to Yukon, BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The session will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Singer/Songwriter and Beadwork Artist from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3 with featured speaker, Lisa Walker.

Over the course of the conversation session, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

This Conversation is for Organizations (Galleries, Museums, Artist-Run Centers) operating in Yukon, BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Tracey Kim Bonneau of Of The Land Productions Inc.

Over the course of the session, Larissa will facilitate a conversation with Tracey where we will discuss best practices to remember when working and/or collaborating with Indigenous Artists, Curators, and Knowledge Keepers. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of respecting Indigenous Knowledge and pathways to do so.

This Conversation is for Indigenous Artists who are living in or connected to Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The session will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Singer/Songwriter and Beadwork Artist from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3 with featured speakers TJ Cuthand and Quill Christie-Peters.

Over the course of the conversation session, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

This Conversation is for Indigenous Artists who are living in or connected to Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The session will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Singer/Songwriter and Beadwork Artist from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3 with featured speaker, Alex Antle of Bunchberry Beadwork!

Over the course of the conversation session, we will have discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There will also be information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

This conversation is for Non-Indigenous Artists living in or connected to Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Charlie Gaffney, Wolastoqiyik Visual Artist and Educator.

Over the course of the session, Larissa will facilitate a discussion with Charlie that will provide some historical context that encourages folks to respect Indigenous Knowledge as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.

This Conversation is for Organizations (Galleries, Museums, Artist-Run Centers) operating in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Michelle McGeough, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History at Concordia University.

Over the course of the session, Larissa will facilitate a conversation with Michelle where we will discuss best practices to remember when working and/or collaborating with Indigenous Artists, Curators, and Knowledge Keepers. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of respecting Indigenous Knowledge and pathways to do so.

This workshop is for participants from arts organizations living in or connected to Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker, Danielle Printup, Indigenous Cultural Engagement Coordinator at the Carleton University Art Gallery.

Over the course of the workshop, Larissa will provide historical context and guidance for respecting Indigenous Knowledge, facilitate discussions and activities about Protocols, practices to avoid, as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.

This conversation is for Non-Indigenous Artists living in or connected to Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Dayna Danger.

Over the course of the session, Larissa will facilitate a discussion with Dayna that will provide some historical context that encourages folks to respect Indigenous Knowledge as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.

This workshop is for non-Indigenous Artists living in or connected to Nunavut or the Northwest Territories. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Theresie Tungilik, Artist and Advisor for the Government of Nunavut in the Department of Arts and Traditional Economy.

Over the course of the workshop, Larissa will provide historical context and guidance for respecting Indigenous Knowledge, facilitate discussions and activities about Protocols, practices to avoid, as well as best practices for collaboration with Indigenous Artists and Knowledge Keepers.

This workshop is for Indigenous artists living in or connected to Nunavut or the Northwest Territories. The workshop will be led by Larissa Desrosiers, an Ojibwe Queer Singer/Songwriter and Beadworker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty #3, with featured speaker Iqaluit-based Inuk jeweler, Mathew Nuqingaq.

Over the course of the workshop, we’ll review Indigenous Protocols, their application and how to respect them throughout your artistic practice. We’ll discuss cultural appropriation as well as safeguarding cultural knowledge. There will be an introduction to Intellectual Property and copyright related terminology, and how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.

A CARFAC National Webinar Series presentation.

Wednesday, March 23 at 4PM EST (check your local time)

Join us for a conversation with Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts contributors David Garneau, Lou-ann Neel and Theresie Tungilik. They’ll be discussing the creation of the guide, respecting Indigenous Protocols from their own perspectives and some of the steps that can be taken to protect Indigenous Cultural Expressions. The presentation will be moderated by Liz Barron, Project Manager, and there will be time for a Q&A at the end.

Registration is required.

In partnership with the Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference (ARCA) on February 22, 2022 at 2 pm Central (check your local time). Speakers include Lori Beavis and Daina Warren.

‍Registration for this meeting is closed.

‍In partnership with the National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition (NIMAC) presented on January 11, 2022 at 4 pm Central. Speakers included Tracey Kim Bonneau and T'uy't'tanat-Cease Wyss.

Registration for this meeting is now closed.