mámawihitowin | Ganaagishkwadaadiwin | Asenbli | Rencontre | Gathering
This year-long project is a partnership between Ross House Museum and the Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library. We set out to locate Indigenous beadwork, embroidery and quillwork in small museum collections across Manitoba. In many cases these collections were not well understood or easily accessible to the broader public.
We worked with artists, researchers, scholars and elders, to better identify and understand the history of these pieces.
Wherever possible we have attempted to identify regions and communities, with the hope that some day the names of more artists and families can be found.
We worked with artists, researchers, scholars and elders, to better identify and understand the history of these pieces.
Wherever possible we have attempted to identify regions and communities, with the hope that some day the names of more artists and families can be found.
The exhibit runs from
March 3 - April 29, 2023 at the
Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library.
329 Cumberland Ave.
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday - Sunday
Additional public programming, including workshops, artists' talks and historical lectures will be announced soon.
workshop registration
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We are so excited to launch two public programs, to complement the exhibit with hands-on learning.
Mona Moquin will be teaching Introduction to Quillwork on April 1
Cynthia Boehm will be teaching Pointed Toe Moccasins on April 13, 22 and 23.
Because of the generous support from The Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba participants only have to pay a $50 kit fee for each of these workshops.
Register today!
Quillwork: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/.../introduction-to.../
Pointed Toe Moccasins: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/.../pointed-toe-moccasin.../
Registration is limited to Indigenous Participants.
Mona Moquin will be teaching Introduction to Quillwork on April 1
Cynthia Boehm will be teaching Pointed Toe Moccasins on April 13, 22 and 23.
Because of the generous support from The Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba participants only have to pay a $50 kit fee for each of these workshops.
Register today!
Quillwork: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/.../introduction-to.../
Pointed Toe Moccasins: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/.../pointed-toe-moccasin.../
Registration is limited to Indigenous Participants.
Beyond the beauty, the real purpose of this project is access. Many small museums don't have the resources to understand and celebrate the collections they hold. Many artists, scholars and individuals have lost the connections to their cultural heritage. How will they ever find it tucked in a remote museum's vault? We hope this project builds bridges, re-establishes connections, and ultimately helps some of these stories find their way home.
These artworks represent identity, culture, and countless hours of love poured from the hearts of grandmothers. We can't wait to introduce you to them.
These artworks represent identity, culture, and countless hours of love poured from the hearts of grandmothers. We can't wait to introduce you to them.
Exhibition catalogue
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Contemporary artists
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Click here to learn more about these exciting works by contemporary Manitoban artists who are responding to their history.
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Online content
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Click to explore bonus content related to the project: Coming soon:
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Heritage database - ***Under construction***
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Every piece that was considered for the exhibit will be listed in this catalogue. Information is often fragmentary and is based on the museums' original records, augmented by our researchers' comments where possible.
Coming soon! If you know more about anything in this catalogue, please contact us. |
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This project was made possible by funding from the Province of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Foundation.
