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image courtesy of Sanksannića by Lita Fontaine | Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – EVENT IS FULL
This two day educational gathering is an inclusive opportunity to learn about the construction of a sacred garment and its land based connections. Instructors Lita Fontaine and Albert McLeod will deliver teachings about Indigenous perspectives, connection to land via the construction of a cloth dress over the course of a two day workshop. Each participant will complete each day with a sharing circle and Q&A with Lita Fontaine and Albert McLeod to discuss their process and creations.
Day one – opening smudge, participants will be guided through the step by step process of the garment creation, guest Roxanne Shuttleworth of Wolf Kwe designs will talk about fabric design, closing sharing circle.
Day two – opening smudge, completion of the dress, closing circle
Participants will find connection between art, environment and Indigenous Identity through the symbolism of creating a traditional ‘Saηksaηnića’- the Dakota word for dress.
Participants will honour the garment, its importance and cultural symbology in Dakota and Anishinaabe heritage
Participants will discover ways to incorporate Indigenous teachings and processes into work they create as Artists and work they deliver as educators, artists-in-the-schools, and as instructors.
Dress Patterns, coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided.
Lunch is NOT included.
Participants are required to bring:
- 5 meters of cotton fabric of their choosing for the dress
- 5 additional meters of light white cotton for the slip.
- Personal sewing kits (fabric scissors, needles, thread, stitch ripper, pins, fabric marker/chalk)
- Sewing Machine if possible.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Roxanne Shuttleworth of Wolf Kwe Fashions and Designs for Life. Each registrant will be offered a 20% discount on fabric purchased from Wolf Kwe Fashions.
Roxanne is an artisan and designer creating custom and ready to wear garments, moccasins and moss bags. Roxanne facilitates workshops and has her own fabric line People of the Plains. A collection of Indigenous inspired designs custom batik on cotton fabric.


Register at www.creativemanitoba.ca
For more information – indigenous@creativemanitoba.ca or 204.927.2787
If you are a rural artist who would like to participate, please consider applying for Professional Development Funding through the Manitoba Arts Council.
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Day 1
June 15, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Day 2
June 16, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Creative Manitoba - 4th Floor, 245 McDermot Avenue
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Cancellation policy
Creative Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event where a minimum registration level has not been met. Participants registered for an event that is cancelled by Creative Manitoba will receive a full refund.
Registrants may cancel up to one week before the event to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued to registrants who cancel within one week of the event start date. No refunds will be issued for registrants who do not attend.
Substitute participants are allowed in most cases, but not all. Please check with us ahead of time if you wish to send a substitute participant by calling 204-927-2787.
It is our intent that Creative Manitoba programs and events foster a supportive, nonthreatening environment for everyone to participate and share in - regardless of gender, ability, ethnicity or cultural differences. We ask that you please be welcoming and respectful of world views that differ from your own.