Indigenous Women's Arts Conference
This women's gathering was October 2022
In taking inspiration from the Haudenosaunee Seventh Generation Principle, this conference will serve to preserve and revitalize endangered Indigenous art forms and enrich lives through Indigenous arts and cultures.
This gathering [re]connects and empowers Indigenous women by promoting the transfer and conservation of cultural knowledge; securing the capacity for the next seven generations to retain and cultivate intrinsic Indigenous world views.
This conference is open to people who identify as Indigenous women only.
Starting Fresh
2020 conference was cancelled and all those who registered are now de-registered. We're starting fresh together! There were several calls for refunds and emails sent to all registrants. Refunds were issued through 2020,2021 and early 2022. There are no more refunds being issued but you are very welcome to register for free if you did not get your 2020 refund. If you find yourself in financial hardship and have paid for something in 2020, please reach out - we leave no women behind. board@indigenousartscollective.org *orange shirt pin pictured made by Kelly Andrews
For Indigenous Women
This conference is open to Indigenous women only.
The funding and safe space is in place to support and uplift Indigenous women who struggle to [re]learn Indigenous ways of knowing that were taken from us. We are resilient and while we break free from cycles of trauma and grief we are choosing to gather in a way that uplifts, promotes community and feeds our joy. Some workshops are even for Inuit only - so look carefully or you may be de-registered. Please reach out with questions to kikki@indigenousartscollective.org *Birch Bark Bitings pictured by Pat Bruderer, Halfmoon Woman.
Registration Guide
The most important thing to remember is YOU CAN'T BE IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE. Please look at the schedule carefully before registering. If you register for two workshops at the same time, we will cancel one for you. Schedules are available, please look at them carefully and if you have questions contact: kikki@indigenousartscollective.org * sealskin red dress pendant pictured made by Christine Gautreau
This conference is open to those who identify as Indigenous women only.
This conference is open to people who identify as Indigenous women only.
There are 3 venues for this event...
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0M8
Friday, October 14th • Workshops
Saturday, October 15th • Workshops
Saturday, October 15th • 6pm • Feast & Performances
Willis College
(In the St.Laurent Shopping Centre, Theatre Entrance)
1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3B8, Canada
Saturday, October 15th • 20+ Workshops
Sunday, October 16th • 20+ Workshops
St.Laurent Shopping Centre
Indigenous Arts Marketplace & Performances In The Mall!
(Centre Court by Food Court & Indigenous Women's Circle by Willis College, Theatre)
1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3B8, Canada
70+ Indigenous Vendors!
Christmas Shopping? YES PLEASE!
The Schedule
The most important thing to remember is
YOU CAN'T BE IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE.
Please look at the schedule carefully before registering. If you register for two workshops at the same time, we will cancel one for you.
We are being very careful to provide safe spaces for Indigenous women only. Please do not take space from women who need this opportunity.
This conference is open to people who identify as Indigenous women only.
Scroll down to find schedules at the bottom of every page of this website.
Traditional Tattoo | Markings
Andrea, Inua, Gillian and Karonhioko’he will create a safe space where you can embrace the medicines that markings bring to Indigenous people.
This part of the gathering is most sacred and this quiet and comforting environment will be available to you by appointment only.
You may contact ONE of the artists to discuss your appointment. Find their diverse profiles HERE to decide if you'd like to move forward with tattooing.
Indigenous Arts Marketplace | St. Laurent Shopping Centre
Vendors must hold membership with the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada.
The application is FREE and the vendor table is FREE.
This conference is open to people who identify as Indigenous women only.
COVID-19
Covid-19 is still a threat to our Elders and those whose health is compromised.
Everyone who attends this conference will do what they can to stop the spread.
Unvaccinated people will wear masks and/or distance themselves from others.
There will be preventive tools to stop the spread, please use everything available to you including
hand sanitizer, masks, hand washing and social distancing are required.
We are grateful for the funding and help from the following:
