“Artistic Considerations of Protocols and Traditional Knowledge” Winter Workshop with Monique Manatch
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Where: Virtually via Zoom
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop will provide Indigenous Artists with considerations surrounding Indigenous protocols as they relate to their artistic practices. What are Indigenous Protocols? What happens when a Protocol is broken? What do I need to know when working with cultural materials? Why can't I depict images from Nations outside of my own? What does safeguarding knowledge mean? Register today to further your understanding and to strengthen your artistic considerations surrounding Indigenous Protocols.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER
Monique Manatch is a member of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake and a Knowledge Carrier. In 2004, Monique founded and became Executive Director of Indigenous Culture and Media Innovations (www.icmi.ca). ICMI is dedicated to the skills development of Indigenous communities through the production of media and arts. Monique has facilitated Indigenous artists and community members throughout Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland. ICMI projects include the creation of an Algonquin Language video game.
Currently, Monique is a student at Carleton University taking a doctorate program in Anthropology focusing on the impact, use and creation of digital arts in the Indigenous community. Her Master’s Degree is in Indigenous and Canadian Studies with a specialty in Digital Humanities and Curatorial Studies. Monique also holds a post-graduate diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration. Over the past 20 years Monique has produced several video documentaries about Indigenous issues. Monique also facilitated the production of videos and community radio programming with Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg, Mitchikanibikok Inik (Algonquins of Barriere Lake), Mushkegowuk Cree and the Indigenous community in Ottawa.
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REGISTRATION
After registering, you will receive an email with a Zoom link and additional workshop information.
CAPACITY
Space for this workshop is limited to 50 attendees.
ATTENDEE EXPECTATIONS
We ask you to come with your curiosity and questions! Discussion and engagement are encouraged.
ACCESSIBILITY
This workshop series will be held in English through Zoom with Closed Captioning enabled through auto-transcription technology. There will be discussions throughout the workshop, and so the use of audio will be used for participation.
Other accommodations can be made if we are informed ahead of time. The use of video is strongly encouraged for all attendees to contribute to the learning experience.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By registering for this workshop, you agree to respect the following terms:
Difficult conversations may arise; you agree to maintain a safe and respectful space for everyone to participate in discussions. CARFAC reserves the right to remove participants from workshop sessions if they use discriminatory language, personal attacks, inappropriate behavior or violent threats.
No recording or broadcasting of audio or video of the workshop by registered participants is permitted.
No sharing of personal Zoom registration links/codes with people not registered for the workshop. Additionally, you agree not to transfer the Zoom link/code to a substitute attendee unless permitted to do so by CARFAC.
Please contact CARFAC National Programs Director Larissa at larissa@carfac.ca if you have any questions about the Professional Development for Indigenous Artists workshop series.