« Miiyuu Pimaatswiin: Living a Good Life
A Symposium for Indigenous Women Arts Leaders
June 3-5, 2016, Toronto, Ontario
Native Women in the Arts presents Miiyuu Pimaatswiin: Living a Good Life symposium offering Indigenous women arts leaders a space to stimulate positive dialogue and wellness practices. Miiyuu Pimaastwiin is for emerging to established Indigenous women artists, producers, programmers, artistic leaders, arts administrators, arts advocates, and arts practitioners.
Miiyuu Pimaatswiin symposium allows participants to share knowledge and experiences while exploring global approaches that inspire, strengthen, and revitalize. Cultural and creative perspectives as well as values and knowledge of all participants will be respected and honoured.
CURRENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Friday, June 3
3:00 PM Registration & Meet UP
4:00 PM Opening & Welcome
5:00 PM Guest Orator: Leanne Simpson
6:00 PM FEAST & Social with Chef/Artist Lisa Myers
7:00 PM Symposium Wall & Survey
8:00 PM Medicine & Ceremony Discussion
9:00 PM End of Day
Day 2 – Saturday, June 4
10:00 AM Yoga
11:00 AM MORNING BREAK
11:30 AM Sharing Our Stories: Guest Cultural Leaders
1:00 PM LUNCH
2:00 PM Our Stories: Stitch & Share
4:00 PM AFTERNOON TEA & BREAK
4:30 PM Free Time / Stitch & Share
6:00 PM DINNER
7:00 PM Workshop: Feasting Our Ancestors & Traditional Food
8:00 PM ChocoSol: Mmmm Chocolate
9:00 PM End of Day
Day 3 – Sunday, June 5
10:30 AM Mindfulness Practices
12:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM Sound Healing
2:30 PM AFTERNOON TEA
3:00 PM Until Next Time
3:30 PM SONGS & SOCIETIES
5:00 PM TEA & TRAVEL
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change.
Participant spaces are limited and registrants are encouraged to commit to the full schedule.
Registration for the full symposium schedule includes supplies, all meals (with vegetarian and gluten free options), and refreshments.
Symposium Location:
Sketch Studios – Lower level
180 Shaw Street, Toronto, Ontario – Artscape Youngplace
The building is accessible friendly with a ramp at the Shaw St entrance and elevator service. »
Visit www.nwia.ca/symposium/ for more information or to register.
Posted with permission from Erika Iserhoff
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