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.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 6-9 PM EST (please check your local timezone)
Speaker: Claire Johnston
Where: Virtually via Zoom
Registration for this event is now closed.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
The workshop will cover:
Understanding the rights and responsibilities Indigenous artists have when incorporating traditional and contemporary imagery into their work
Considerations around safeguarding Traditional Knowledge
Learning the basics of Canada’s Intellectual Property Rights system and the ways Indigenous artists can use it to protect their work
Conversations around cultural appropriation
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP SPEAKER
Claire Johnston (they/she) is a Two-Spirit Autistic Métis beadwork artist based in Treaty 1 Territory/Winnipeg. They are currently mentoring under Master Beadwork Artist and Knowledge Keeper Jennine Krauchi, as well as engaging in intergenerational knowledge transfer from their Father Roy Johnston.
Within only two years in their art practice, Claire’s work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale (Venice), the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art (Vancouver), and Tangled Arts (Toronto). In Spring 2023, they were chosen as a finalist for the 8th Edition of the Boynes Emerging Artist Award and in Fall, 2024, they will have their first solo-show in Winnipeg with support from the Arts Accessibility Network Manitoba. Claire’s work is informed by the strengthening of relationships—with themself, their kin and the natural world. They are a Sundancer, an MMF citizen, a member of the Two-Spirit Michif Local, and organize a grassroots Indigenous-led intergenerational neurodivergent circle of support called Wiichihew aen roon poor li Piitoshi-Iteeyihtam.
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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. Please be punctual and act in a respectful manner.
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. Workshops in other languages will be available in future.
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, 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 Larissa if you are unsure which workshop is best suited for you, or with any other questions about the workshop series: larissa@carfac.ca.