Celebrate Canada’s Emerging Indigenous Artists

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Aboriginal Arts & Stories is Canada’s largest art and writing contest for Indigenous youth.

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Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 6:00pm-8:30pm
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King Street West
Hamilton, ON

Join Historica Canada, Indigenous community leaders and members of the arts community as we celebrate the winners of the 2016 Aboriginal Arts & Stories youth arts competition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
This free cocktail reception will feature an exhibition of this year’s inspiring winning art pieces, an awards presentation and exciting live entertainment.

Please join in celebrating talented young Indigenous artists and writers from across the country.
Be sure to RSVP to Eventbrite to secure your ticket!

Contact Information:
Rebecca Benson, Program Coordinator, Aboriginal Arts & Stories
416-506-1867 | ourstory@historicacanada.ca | www.our-story.ca | @aborartsstories

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Please see the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s web page for public transport and parking options: http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/va_dir.php

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact ourstory@historicacanada.ca or toll free 1-866-701-1867.

ShareTheScreen – Working with Deaf Performers

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As part of the ongoing #ShareTheScreen initiative, the ACTRA Toronto Diversity Committee, in association with Cahoots Theatre Company’s LIFT OFF Festival, proudly presents a free workshop on Deaf culture and working with Deaf performers on set and in rehearsal.

The workshop will be taught by performer and instructor, Elizabeth Morris, in American Sign Language with American Sign Language/English interpretation. Directors, producers, actors, writers, art managers who want to learn more about working with Deaf artists are encouraged to attend.

For more information visit, www.actratoronto.com/sharethescreen/