This workshop was 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 had discussions around Intellectual Property, cultural appropriation, safeguarding cultural knowledge, and Indigenous artist’s rights and responsibilities when using traditional and contemporary imagery. There was also information on how artists can protect their artwork using available tools and legal resources.
This workshop is now closed, but more may be added if there is sufficient interest. Sign up to get notice of future workshops.
WORKSHOP DETAILS AND TAKEAWAYS
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time (that’s 5 to 8 PM Central, or 4 to 6 PM Mountain Time - please check your local time).
The workshop will cover:
Understanding the rights and responsibilities Indigenous artists have when incorporating traditional and contemporary imagery into their work
Steps Indigenous artists should consider taking to safeguard 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
Mathew Nuqingaq is an artist based in Iqaluit, Nunavut and the owner of Aayuraa Studio. Working primarily as a jewelry designer, he crafts pieces that reflect and represent Inuit culture and knowledge through wearable metal art. His designs include traditional Inuit tools, Arctic animals and figures from Inuit stories. Mathew co-founded the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association and served on the board of the Inuit Art Foundation for 15 years. In 2016, he was elected as a Member of the Order of Canada. Beyond his jewelry practice, he is also a drum dancer, having performed and toured at numerous festivals and exhibitions. Read more about Mathew’s practice here.
ELIGIBILITY
This workshop is specifically for Indigenous artists, including those new to their practice and well-developed in their craft, who are living in or connected to Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Indigenous artist workshops are designed for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visual artists, as well as those that work in media arts or craft-based practices. It is for artists who identify as Indigenous, are connected to their Indigenous Nation or community, and are familiar with First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural Protocols.
If you do not fit this prerequisite, please see our other offerings in this workshop series for non-Indigenous artists and art organizations, and review their eligibility criteria. There will be more workshops in the coming months, including workshops for artists in other regions, so check back for future opportunities if you cannot find anything at this time. Please contact us if you are unsure of which workshop is best suited for you.
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REGISTRATION
After registering, you will receive an email with a Zoom link and additional workshop information. A reminder email will also be sent out a day prior to the workshop.
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.
CANCELLATION POLICY + REFUNDS
Please keep in mind that last minute cancellations impact other artists' ability to attend.
Registration fees (if applicable) are non-refundable, but participant substitutions may be permitted as long as we are informed ahead of time.
Please contact Larissa if you are unsure which workshop is best suited for you, or with any other questions about the workshop series: education@carfac.ca.