DIBAAJIMOWIN
DIBAAJIMOWIN
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A project in response to murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and men
Fort York Visitors' Centre Foyer
June 18 - September 7, 2015
After hearing the story of the murders of Chief Wabakinine of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, and his wife and sister, at the hands of Charles McCuen, Indigenous men at Na Me Res (Native Men's Residence) decided to present the story as part of Fort York's Indigenous Art Festival. The artists have created and designed a series of large stenciled fabric panels to tell this story that happened in 1797 on what is now Toronto's St. Laurence Market. Also on exhibit is a corn husk display depicting this tragic moment in local history.
(What happened to us / News / Our Story)
A project in response to murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and men
Fort York Visitors' Centre Foyer
June 18 - September 7, 2015
After hearing the story of the murders of Chief Wabakinine of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, and his wife and sister, at the hands of Charles McCuen, Indigenous men at Na Me Res (Native Men's Residence) decided to present the story as part of Fort York's Indigenous Art Festival. The artists have created and designed a series of large stenciled fabric panels to tell this story that happened in 1797 on what is now Toronto's St. Laurence Market. Also on exhibit is a corn husk display depicting this tragic moment in local history.
Concept, design and production by the artists of the Native Men's Residence
David Gerald, J. Freeman, John Courchene, Gary St. Croix, Leonard Horassi, Jimmie Kewakundo, and John Moore
Corn husk doll scenario designed and created by
John Courchene with the support of David Gerald.
Banner production assistance provided by
Jesus Mora, Jamaias DaCosta, Connor Pion and Gabriella Caruso.
Anishnaabemowin language and syllabic consultation provided by
John Roy & Connor Pion
Special Thanks
Rachel Shilling & Natalie Spence at Na Me Res
Centre for Indigenous Theater for loan of installation framing
Elwood Jimmy at Red Pepper Spectacle Arts
About Na Me Res
Na Me Res (Native Men's Residence) mission is to provide temporary, transitional and permanent housing to Aboriginal men experiencing homelessness in Toronto, while providing outreach and support services to Toronto's broader Aboriginal homeless population. Na Me Res strives to provide a caring, compassionate and safe environment as well as opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to lead healthy and self-determined lives.
This project was funded by the Ontario Arts Council.
David Gerald, J. Freeman, John Courchene, Gary St. Croix, Leonard Horassi, Jimmie Kewakundo, and John Moore
Corn husk doll scenario designed and created by
John Courchene with the support of David Gerald.
Banner production assistance provided by
Jesus Mora, Jamaias DaCosta, Connor Pion and Gabriella Caruso.
Anishnaabemowin language and syllabic consultation provided by
John Roy & Connor Pion
Special Thanks
Rachel Shilling & Natalie Spence at Na Me Res
Centre for Indigenous Theater for loan of installation framing
Elwood Jimmy at Red Pepper Spectacle Arts
About Na Me Res
Na Me Res (Native Men's Residence) mission is to provide temporary, transitional and permanent housing to Aboriginal men experiencing homelessness in Toronto, while providing outreach and support services to Toronto's broader Aboriginal homeless population. Na Me Res strives to provide a caring, compassionate and safe environment as well as opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to lead healthy and self-determined lives.
This project was funded by the Ontario Arts Council.