[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-41px|||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-60px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider use_bg_overlay=”on” bg_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.54)” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font=”|700|||||||” body_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”74px||68px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/artofreconciliation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6418\/2021\/10\/pexels-steve-johnson-1509534-scaled-1.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n
The Art of Reconciliation is a 2-month program that takes place virtually and on the traditional territory of the l\u0259k\u0313\u02b7\u0259\u014b\u0259n People (Songhees and Esquimalt Nations) and the W<\/span>S\u00c1NE\u0106<\/span> First Nations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” min_height=”101px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Art of Reconciliation project explores how young adults feel about reconciliation and helps them express those feelings through art. Some of that artwork will be created for the general public to interact with and possibly inspire them to reflect on their own feelings about reconciliation as only art can do.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-29px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||34px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n $250 honorarium provided for the completion of the program and participation in the documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work with skilled Indigenous & non-Indigenous mentors and teachers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Receive valuable training about art making, reconciliation and Indigenous justice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Showcase artwork at a public art exhibit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Receive a certificate of completion and be publicly recognized for your contributions to the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This opportunity would be an asset to young adults considering a career in social justice, diversity and inclusion, arts and culture, Indigenous leadership and\/or education.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n All art making materials will be provided free of charge thanks to our program sponsors. No prior art making experience is required but it is certainly welcome.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All cultural backgrounds are welcome.\u00a0 Participants will be selected to ensure equal representation.\u00a0 Organizers will take extra care to reach out to communities who tend to be underrepresented through our participating partner organizations.\u00a0 Participation is limited to ages 18-29, living in the CRD and Greater Victoria area.<\/p>\n Program sessions start September 15th<\/sup> and will take place in person and over zoom, see detailed schedule below.\u00a0 Final art works are due November 4th<\/sup> for a show at the Victoria Arts Council main gallery on Store Street and will be on display until November 27th<\/sup>.<\/sup><\/p>\n Zoom links will be provided to participants prior to the session.<\/p>\n We are documenting this project to share with other communities who may want to lead their own versions of the Art of Reconciliation. Documenting the project will show why more reconciliation-based programs are needed and the impact of these activities.<\/p>\n Participants will be invited to document and report their attitudes, thoughts and feelings around reconciliation throughout the program. The University of Victoria will oversee the collection of this material and comply with the Human Research Ethics Board.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-35px||-42px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”384.5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Participants will come together, introduce themselves and share attitudes & beliefs about reconciliation. The research element of the program will be discussed.<\/p>\n Representatives from the Songhees & Esquimalt Nations will share their unique history and stories.<\/p>\n Participants will watch Picking Up the Pieces, a documentary produced by Carey Newman. A discussion will explore the power of using art to deal with complicated themes of reconciliation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Led by Debbie Douez, art therapist, these sessions will help participants unpack and explore their attitudes and ideas around reconciliation as the program unfolds.<\/p>\n \n A common understanding our of shared history will be shared by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. There will be open discussion and time for Q&A.<\/p>\n \n Participants will work with a facilitator to learn more about art making and how to curate an art exhibit for the public.<\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Thursday September 15th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||on||||||” width=”100%” custom_padding=”2px||2px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Orientation and Circle Sharing<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Saturday September 17th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||on||||||” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Indigenous Peoples<\/strong> Welcome and Smudging Ceremony <\/strong>(8:00 am)<\/p>\n Cultural Safety<\/strong> with Tanya Clarmont<\/a><\/em> (9:00 – 10:45 am) Break<\/strong> (10:45 \u2013 11:00 am)<\/p>\n Local Lekwungen History and Culture <\/strong>(11:00 \u2013 12:15 pm) Lunch\u00a0 <\/strong>(12:15 \u2013 1:00 pm)<\/p>\n Metis Culture and History <\/strong>with <\/em>Patrick Harriot<\/a> (1:00 \u2013 2:15 pm) Break <\/strong>(2:15 \u2013 2:30pm)<\/p>\n Group Art Therapy Session <\/strong>with Art Therapist, Debbie Douez <\/a><\/em>(2:30 \u2013 4:30 pm) [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tuesday September 20th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Group Art Therapy Session <\/strong>with Debbie Douez<\/a><\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Thursday September 22nd<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Documentary Film Viewing and Discussion<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Saturday September 24th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Preparing For Final Artwork<\/strong> Welcome<\/strong> (9:00 -9:30 am) Presentation \u201cThemes Materials and Artist Statements\u201d <\/strong>by Debbie Douez<\/a> <\/em>(9:30 \u2013 10:30 am) Break <\/strong>(10:30 \u2013 10:45 am)<\/p>\n Art Therapy and Circle Share <\/strong>(10:45 \u2013 12:30 pm) Lunch<\/strong> (12:30 \u2013 1:15 pm)<\/em><\/p>\n Guest Artist Workshop \/ Presentation <\/strong>(1:15 \u2013 2:30 pm) Break <\/strong>(2:30 \u2013 2:15 pm)<\/p>\n Victoria Arts Council Exhibition Discussion and Q&A <\/strong>with VAC Executive Director Kegan McFadden<\/em> (2:15 \u2013 3:15 pm) [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tuesday September 27th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Anti Racism Workshop <\/strong>with Angelique Bulosan<\/a><\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” 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Supplies Provided<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Indigenous and non-Indigenous Young Adults
<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn Person and Virtual Sessions on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Documentation and Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Workshops and Circle Sharing
<\/strong><\/h1>\nProgram Orientation<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Learning About the L\u0259k\u0313\u02b7\u0259\u014b\u0259n<\/span> Territory<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Picking Up the Pieces: <\/strong>
The Making of the Witness Blanket<\/strong><\/h4>\nSupportive Art Making<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Understanding Indigenous & <\/strong>
Colonial History<\/strong><\/h4>\nArt & Exhibit Creation<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Program Schedule (Fall 2022)<\/span>
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Location: Victoria Native Friendship Center<\/a>
Time:\u00a0 6:00 \u2013 8:30pm
In this first in person session, participants will get an overview of the program, will learn about the importance of the circle in Indigenous culture and how to self locate (an Indigenous way of introducing ourselves), and will have time to get to know one another.\u00a0 Participants will pick up their program kit.<\/p>\n
Location: Victoria Native Friendship Center<\/a>
Time: 8:00am \u2013 4:30pm
Lunch is provided<\/p>\n
In this workshop, Tanya will lead participants through a cultural safety workshop to help establish a feeling of safety for all participants.<\/p>\n
A representative of the Songhees Nation, will share stories about their family, their Nation, and culture.<\/p>\n
Patrick is the Metis Minister of Culture, language, and heritage for the Metis Nation of BC.\u00a0 He will teach participants about who Metis People are their culture and traditions and the unique issues they face as Metis people.<\/p>\n
In this session, Debbie will introduce art therapy as a practice for helping us process what we learn and experience in this program.\u00a0 Participants will explore their feelings about reconciliation and participate in a sharing circle to help process their experience.<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0 Zoom
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
In this session, participants will process what they learned about Indigenous culture, people, and heritage.\u00a0 They will participate in a sharing circle to help process their experience and deepen their learning.<\/p>\n
Location: Victoria Native Friendship Center<\/a>
Time:\u00a0 6:30 \u2013 9:00 pm
In this session, we will watch \u201cPicking up the Pieces\u201d, the making of the Witness Blanket by artist and Director Carey Newman.\u00a0 This session will be facilitated by Debbie Douez and a special guest (TBC).\u00a0 The film addresses residential school history and it\u2019s affect on Indigenous Peoples and how difficult themes can be transformed into powerful artistic statements.\u00a0 Participants will process what they learn in an art therapy session following the viewing<\/p>\n
Location: Victoria Native Friendship Center<\/a>
Time: 9:00 \u2013 3:15 pm<\/p>\n
Why we show our work to the public, upcoming exhibition schedule<\/p>\n
In this presentation Debbie will discuss the many different art materials and techniques participants can use and their impact on project theme and context.\u00a0 She will review how artist statements can be used as a complimentary tool to accompany their work.<\/p>\n
In this session, participants will explore some of their preliminary ideas through an art therapy exercise and process what they discover in circle.<\/p>\n
Details TBC.<\/p>\n
Victoria Arts Council exhibition discussion and Q&A with VAC Executive Director Kegan McFadden.<\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Angelique leads this anti-racism workshop to help us explore our experiences with racism in Canadian society and how to be an anti-racist.<\/p>\n