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THE ASSOCIATION FOR NATIVE DEVELOPMENT
IN THE PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
PRESENTS
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
September 27th, 2011
Wychwood Community Gallery, 601 Christie Street, Toronto, ON
(Corner of Wychwood & Benson)
6:30– 9:30 PM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Members & Special Guests of the Association for Native Development in the Performing & Visual Arts (ANDPVA) are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) that will take place on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street in the Community Gallery. The Annual General Meeting will take place from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
COMMUNITY POTLUCK
ANDPVA will be hosting a Community Potluck immediately following the AGM. Please bring your favourite dish or dessert to share.
THE WRITERS ROOM
Following the Community Potluck, ANDPVA will present a new monthly event called The Writers Room, a writers reading and professional development series. The Writers Room will be featuring: Cliff Cardinal, Lee Maracle and Shandra Spears Bombay. For more information please contact: Leslie McCue, executive.andpva@gmail.com
PROXY VOTE
A regular member can have an individual vote on their behalf by proxy. The individual must come to the AGM with a letter of proxy signed by the regular member.
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Hello ANDPVA members,
As we welcome and prepare for the arrival of Manoominike-Giizis (Rice Moon), we at ANDPVA are preparing to host/honor our dear members and supporters by holding a “potluck” feast at our annual AGM on September 27th from 6:30-9:30 pm.
Manoominike-giizis is the time of year when we gather as a community to look back at the previous year, in a mode of reflection, critique and celebration. We do this so we can renew our energies, colors and strengthen our vision to continue with a healthy heart, spirit and mind for the upcoming years.
When I look back at the previous year, I am filled with an increased sense of fondness for ANDPVA. I have witnessed her arms increase substantially in her capacity to hold and present opportunities for the Aboriginal community here in Toronto.
With the welcoming of our new Executive Director Wanda Nanibush, ANDPVA has increased substantially its breadth of activities through showcasing community talent locally, Nationally, and Internationally. With the help of David Deleary and Leslie McCue, we work towards a shared sense of purpose amongst our community of artists, as well as increase the prominence of ANDPVA as an arts advocacy organization. I give great thanks to Ms. Nanibush, for the accumulated work done this far. I look forward to seeing your continued vision for ANDPVA unfold in the years to come.
Reflecting on the past years activities, I feel the fire of our collective spirits strengthen. We are so very grateful to our constituents for your continued support in these events as you willingly share your talents/colors and light with us. We become further re-vitalized through your shared artistic spirit.
Throughout the past year (since my term as President) ANDPVA has also worked towards decolonizing our corporate structure, in an effort to reassert our own Indigenous constitution. This specific area of focus began with the recognition that all good governance is created and maintained only through sustained dialogue with our constituents. As an Indigenous arts organization we believe that the re-assertion of an Indigenous ideology, within our own governance structure will help us work within codes of respect, connectedness, collectiveness and inclusion.
Today we invite you to put your name forward as a possible candidate for our governing body so that you may further assist us in the above vision.
We welcome you to help us build the fire and share the light.
Tannis Nielsen
President,
ANDPVA
Newsletter Links
Andpva events
Featured Artist
Links & Resources
Ask Arty
Call for Submissions
Employment
Upcoming Events
9/23
The RED Revue featuring Leah Flanagan at Mitzis Sister
1554 Queen Street W. Toronto, ON
email: David DeLeary for information or to sign up.
andpvaoutreach@gmail.com
9/27
ANDPVA AGM & The Writers Room
Wychwood Barns, Community Gallery (corner of Wychwood Ave, Benson)
601 Christie Street. 6:30pm-10pm
For more details please email: Leslie McCue, executive.andpva@gmail.com
10/7
Cris Derksen & Christa Couture
157 Augusta Avenue
9:30pm
10 dollars/ 5 dollars for ANDPVA members
ANDPVA EVENTS
Featured Artist
Cliff Cardinal
Cliff Cardinal is a twenty-six year multi-disciplinary artist from
Toronto. Acting credits include ‘Tales Of An Urban Indian’ with Green
Thumb Theatre, ‘The Saskatchewan Rebellion’ with VideoCabaret and
‘Three Little Birds’ with Workshop West Theatre alongside his mother
Tantoo Cardinal. As a writer Cardinal’s first play ‘Stitch’ debuted at
The SummerWorks Festival and was recognized with two awards. (The
Spotlight Award was given to Cara Gee for the top performance in the
festival and Cardinal won Theatre Paisse Muraille’s Emerging Artist
Award.) He is currently writing his follow up ‘Huff’ to be read on
Oct. 26th as part of Native Earth’s Weesageechak Festival. As a
musician Cardinal performs acoustically or with Toronto punk band The
Dependents.
Links & Resources Links from: http://www.ammsa.com
Economic Development
Aboriginal Business Canada - Plenty of information on starting, developing or fine-tuning your business.
Aboriginal Resource Centre - ARCNet is a not-for-profit venture whose sole purpose is to promote, specifically, Canadian Aboriginal businesses and organizations.
CANDO - The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers provides valuable information on economic development initiatives and training.
CCAB - Canada Council for Aboriginal Business
Aboriginal Canada Portal
Ask Arty
Q: How much should I be selling my artwork for?
A: Great question! There is a few factors to consider when selling your artwork. First consider how much it cost you for your supplies and the amount of time you put into the piece. Your materials and labour should be covered when pricing your work, then you can take a look at fair market value. Take a look at other artists work similar to your style and get a feel how much their pieces are going for.
We have found an article that will help with your decision to price your work from www.emptyeasel.com
This website has lots of great advice, articles and art tutorials. Check it out!
http://EmptyEasel.com/2011/08/16/6-art-pricing-mistakes-to-avoid/
Call for Submissions
THE ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS (ANDPVA)
Call for Nominations of Directors 2011
The mandate of the Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts is to provide access, stimulate and promote creativity in the arts for artists/creators/producers of Aboriginal ancestry working in any discipline - by facilitating, providing access, programming events and networking opportunities, by advocating for Aboriginal art, artists, creators and producers and by providing professional opportunities - to ensure Aboriginal art and Aboriginal artists a place of integrity within the Aboriginal and non Aboriginal community.
Roles and Responsibilities for Directors of the ANDPVA Board:
The ANDPVA Board of Directors meets for approximately two hours every month, as well as at the AGM. Directors are expected to prepare for and contribute to meetings, as well as contribute time and expertise on sub-committees or other board initiatives. Meetings are most often held on, evenings or weekends
Directors are responsible for working with the ANDPVA ED to develop and approve budgets, work plans and to secure major funders. They are responsible for assuring the continuity of the association and maintaining a healthy, well-organized governing body capable of assisting ANDPVA achieve success. The directors will provide strategic and management direction to the ANDPVA ED including developing guidelines, policies and models for use by the ANDPVA staff.
If you are interested in becoming active in ANDPVA, serving on the board is one way to do so: please see our website for more information and submit your nomination by September 20th, 2011 by using the Nominations form, provided on our website athttp://www.andpva.com or see attached form and fax to (416) 535-9331
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NOMINATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 POSITION
Annual General Meeting, September 27th, 2011
I, _____________________________
(Print Name of Nominee)
of _____________________________
(Print Address of Nominee)
HEREBY ACCEPT THE NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF: ___________________________________
I declare that I am full member of The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts.
Date:_______________________
Signature of Nominee:_________________________________________
I SUPPORT THIS NOMINATION:
__________________________________________
(Print name of Nominator)
___________________________________________
(Print address of Nominator)
I declare that I am a full member of The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts.
Date:_________________________
Signature of Nominee: ________________________________________
*Please note, full member is defined as one that has paid membership dues in full at the time of nomination*
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2011 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management
Two prizes of up to $10,000 each are awarded annually to experienced managers and future leaders in arts management, in the following categories:
Professional Development and Renewal
Mentorship
Application deadline:
September 30, 2011
For more information please visit:
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/john_hobday
The University of California, Santa Cruz welcomes applications for the 2012 Admissions Cycle for the Film & Digital Media PhD.
The program engages students through critical practice and focuses on a diverse range of cultural production; including cinema, television, video art, and Internet-based media. Program participants investigate the historical, aesthetic, political, ideological, and technological aspects of these media forms across a range of international contexts. Students are prepared for intellectually informed creative practice as well as theoretical and critical production in a range of environments, not limited to traditional academic contexts.
The flexibility of the program allows students to work closely with their advisor and the director of graduate studies to craft a personalized course of study that advances their intellectual and professional goals.
Employment
You can also find a list of jobs in the links below:
http://www.workinculture.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=job.showJobs
http://www.ammsa.com/community-access/career-opportunities/
http://www.avenueroadartsschool.com/about/jobs.htm
http://worldwideshortfilmfest.com/festival-info/get-involved/jobs/
http://www.workinculture.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=job.showDetails&jobid=54029&termid=3
ALTERNATOR CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
JOB POSTING
The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art in Kelowna, BC, is an artist-run centre founded in 1989. We are a unique, welcoming site for radical art-making and community-building. We honor diverse forms of art/new media and are especially compelled by controversial, engaged, or interventionist work that challenges prevailing cultural standards. As a progressive cultural collective, we are dedicated to stepping beyond the gallery walls. The Alternator's mandate is to provide support and resources to emerging and alternative artists in the Okanagan region, and to engage with our history and our community. The Alternator presents year-round exhibitions in all media by emerging and mid-career Canadian and international artists.
Artistic and Administrative Director
Position Type: full time contract
Start Date: November 1, 2011
Training Period:
Salary: $33,000 to $37,000 annually depending upon experience
Deadline: September 27, 2011
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience in the cultural field, including at least two years in a leadership role
Experience and knowledge of gallery operating functions including outreach activities within the community at large
Strong record of fundraising including grant writing, donor relations and events
High level of proficiency in spoken and written English
MFA preferred with exemplary knowledge of contemporary art practicesProven track record in financial management and planning
How to apply:
Please include a cover letter and current CV.
Mail applications:
Hiring Committee, Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art
421 Cawston Ave, Unit 103
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 6Z1
Email applications:
Attn Hiring Committee
hr@alternatorgallery.com
Applications must be received by Spetember 27, 2011
Incomplete or faxed applications will not be accepted. We appreciate all applications received; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
http://www.alternatorcentre.com
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Good day! Please see the following message from Alexandra Charette, PLAY Intern, Aboriginal Initiatives, Right to Play Canada:
In June 2010, Right To Play initiated the Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) Program in partnership with Sandy Lake First Nation and Moose Cree First Nation. The PLAY Program aims to limit the challenges and build on the strengths of Aboriginal youth and their communities, while supporting the value of culture and identity. A key component of the program is the promotion of youth engagement through leadership activities, volunteer work and relationship building with other members of the community. The project thus far has engaged children, youth and their communities in the design, development, and implementation of the program, with the understanding that local ownership is a key component to creating a sustainable program.
Over the next year, the Youth Leadership component of PLAY program will expand to an additional 30 Ontario First Nations communities. This specific program helps youth build leadership skills, increase their self-esteem and confidence, and improve their ability to set goals and create plans for the future.
The workshops inspire and motivate youth to lead cultural and sporting events, build relationships with Elders and other community members, and plan activities to help address local social issues.
As a result of this vast expansion, we are hiring a total of 4 positions described below:
1) Program Manager: Reporting to the Deputy Director, Education and Aboriginal Affairs, the Program Manager will be responsible for the on-going supervision and support of 3 Program Officers, who supervise 30 Community Mentors in First Nation communities across Ontario. We will be hiring 1 program manager.
2) Program Officers: The Program Officer will be responsible for the on-going supervision and support of 10 Community Mentors facilitating the Youth Leadership Program in 10 First Nations Communities in Ontario. We will be hiring 3 program officers.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Porter, the Deputy Director of Aboriginal Initiatives either through email (jporter@righttoplay.com) or telephone (416. 203. 0190 ext. 358).
Thank you very much!
Alexandra Charette
PLAY Intern, Aboriginal Initiatives
Right To Play Canada
65 Queen St.West
Suite 1110, Box 64
Toronto, ON, M5H 2M5
acharette@righttoplay.com
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Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art
Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, Massachusetts
For more information and to apply visit:
https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerID=25240&si
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Curatorial Fellow
Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston
Begins: As soon as possible
Duration: 24-month fellowship with a possible 12-month extension
Reports to: Blaffer Art Museum Director and Chief Curator
Works with: Blaffer senior staff and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts program staff
During the two-to-three-year fellowship, the Fellow will assist Blaffer Art Museum’s director and chief
curator with the organization of exhibitions and publications for presentation at the Museum and
subsequent circulation to other venues. If appropriate, the Fellow will coordinate and oversee the
installation of exhibitions borrowed from other institutions. She or he will work closely with artists on
timelines and budgets for works commissioned for exhibition purposes. The Fellow functions as the
curatorial liaison for projects organized in collaboration with the School of Art and the Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Center, a collaborative center that provides funding and resources to implement
interdisciplinary projects that connect with other areas of the University of Houston. The Fellow will
work with the Curator of Education in conceiving public programs in conjunction with Museum
exhibitions. Additional responsibilities include working closely with Museum's development and
marketing staff to expand audiences and support for exhibitions and programs, and training and
supervising curatorial interns to assist in the work of the department such as research, exhibition design
and publication management . The Fellow will serve as an ambassador for the Museum in the local,national, and international arts community.
General notes:
Applicants are required to submit an application, cover letter and resume through UH online
employment system at https://jobs.uh.edu; posting # 066572.
Salary and benefits are competitive.
Application deadline: Sept. 23, 2011
The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity institution.Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Community Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: All in the Family...Creative Power for Future Generations
Indigenous Performance Initiatives
in association with the Department of Indigenous Studies, Trent University
Artistic Producer Marrie Mumford
in collaboration with Two Spirit Productions
present
All in the Family…Creative Power for Future Generations
An Artist Residency with the Founders of New York City’s Spiderwoman Theater and Three
Generations of their Family
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
The Elder Project…A Series of Conversations
Wednesday September 21, 2011 at 7:00pm
Screening of Among the Living
Written and Performed by Lisa Mayo with Danielle Soames
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Written by Gloria Miguel and Steve Elm
Performed by Gloria Miguel
Electric Pow Wow
Friday September 23, 2011 at 7:00pm
A Celebration of Aboriginal Dance and Music: Renew and Remix
Featuring
A Tribe Called Red
With the Kawartha Lakes Dance Troupe, Sandra Lamouche, Sugaray Robinson
MC Karyn Recollet and other surprise guests
Red Mother
Friday Sept 30, Saturday Oct 1 at 8:00pm, Sunday Oct 2 at 2:00pm
Conceived, written and performed by Muriel Miguel
OTHER EVENTS
DURING THE ALL IN THE FAMILY RESIDENCY
Storyweaving Workshop: Tuesday September 20, 5:00-8:00pm
Pine Tree Lecture: Thursday September 22, 12noon-2:00pm
Hoop and Hip Hop Dance Workshops: Friday September 23, 2:00-4:00pm
Seminar with Murielle Borst Tarrant: Thursday September 29, 11:00-12:00pm
NOZHEM: First Peoples Performance Space
2510 Pioneer Road- East Bank -Trent University
Pay What You Can
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Dodem Kanonhsa'
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EVERYONE IS WELCOME
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Mondays
11am to 1pm |
Hand Drum Circle
Participation is Free
DROP INS WELCOME
(Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours)
Drums and Shakers provided |
Michele Perpaul |
Tuesdays
9am - Noon
June 1 - August 31 |
Resource Library
Open House |
Dodem Kanonhsa' |
Wednesdays
11:30am - 12:30pm
June 1 - August 31 |
Lunch and a Movie
Bring your lunch
and enjoy a film. |
Dodem Kanonhsa' |
Thursdays
June 2 - August 25 |
Arts & Crafts
Open House
Inviting native artists and crafters to showcase their talents |
Dodem Kanonhsa'
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White Biting Dog
Judith Thompson ON STAGE NOW!
A distraught lawyer steps to the edge of Toronto's Bloor Street bridge but is stopped by the words of a small white dog, who instructs him that his mental pain will be eased if he can save his dying father. This searing portrayal of domestic disharmony is one of the great Toronto plays. Soulpepper is thrilled to perform the work of one of Canada's most celebrated writers.
Warning: mature content.
Directed by Nancy Palk
Featuring Gregory Prest, Fiona Reid, Mike Ross, Michaela Washburn &Joseph Ziegler.
Running Time: Approximately two hours and thirty minutes with one intermission.
For more information or tickets please visit:
http://www.soulpepper.ca
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from thine eyes
from thine eyes is set in the space between the land of the living and that of the dead, where six characters struggle to find meaning at the end of their lives, as they confront their deepest fears, most cherished memories, and each other.
Sept 22–24, 2011
Choreography by Michael Greyeyes
Written by Yvette Nolan
Composer: Miquelon Rodriguez
Featuring: Michael Caldwell, Luke Garwood, Ceinwen Gobert, Sean Ling, Shannon Litzenberger, Claudia Moore
Enwave Theatre
Harbourfront Centre
231 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Tickets: 416.973.4000
from thine eyes is a co-production with Signal Theatre, presented by DanceWorks
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Information
ANDPVA
Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street, Studio 171
Toronto, ON, M6G 4C7
(T) 416.535.4567
(F) 416.535.9331
www.andpva.com
 Executive Director
Wanda Nanibush
wnanibush@gmail.com
416.535.4567 ext 103
 Community Outreach Coordinator
David DeLeary-andpvaoutreach@gmail.com
416.535.4567 ext 105
 Executive Assistant
Leslie McCue
executive.andpva@gmail.com
416.5354567 ext 101
Funders
Miigwech!
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