Ages 6+ all abilities, supplies provided, tickets by donation

Woodland Style art is an Indigenous art form developed by Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau. It is an incredibly colourful style of art, filled with deep meaning and symbolism. In this workshop, you will learn about the history and symbolism of the Woodland Style of art in addition to creating your own piece.

*image: Still Here by Autumn Whiteway

Taught by Autumn Whiteway (“Night Singing Woman”):

Autumn is a Saulteaux(Ojibway)/Métis archaeologist, artist, traditional craftworker, educator and curator based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, Alberta). She is a member of Berens River First Nation in Manitoba but grew up in Treaty 7 territory. She is a permit-holding archaeologist in Alberta and has an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Manitoba (2017), a B.Sc. in Archaeology, and a B.A. in Greek and Roman Studies (2011).

Autumn Whiteway explores Indigenous themes from a contemporary perspective through painting, digital art, installation, and photography. Her painting and digital art is primarily focused on the heavily symbolic Woodland Style of art, while her photographic practice and installation is used as a form of activism to highlight Indigenous issues. Her curatorial work focuses on elevating the voices of Indigenous creatives through a series of Indigenous focused exhibitions. Additionally, she curates for Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society.

This Workshop is part of the "Honouring the Children" Exhibition & Workshops, organized by CIF Reconciliation Society.

CIFRS thanks their funding partners: Calgary Arts Development and Sparrow Artspace!