Shushkitew Collective is excited to be hosting its third gathering at the National Gallery of Canada August 10-13, 2023. The Gathering includes a series of evening events open to attendees and the public.
Thursday, August 10
Performance Showcase at the National Gallery of Canada. Presented as part of the Gallery’s Free Thursday Nights programming, the showcase begins in the Auditorium with Red River Métis-Michif dancer Victoria May and Métis musician and activist Tristen Durocher. After a brief intermission, the program continues in the Great Hall with a collaborative fashion show by renowned artists Jason Baerg (Ayimach_Horizons) and Melanie Monique Rose.
Auditorium doors open at 5:45 p.m. Showcase starts at 6 p.m.
Friday, August 11
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Session 1: Lessons from Winnipeg & Saskatoon Gatherings |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Session 2: Mamawi Research Project Updates |
| 3-3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30-4 p.m. | Day One Closing Remarks |
| 5:45 p.m. | Heart Medicine: Métis Shorts, presented in partnership with Asinabka Festival |
Saturday, August 12
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Session 3: Moving ourselves towards equity – What do we need to succeed? |
| 12 p.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1-2 p.m. | Session 4: Our Artists |
| 2-2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Session 5: Métis artists & their work |
| 3:30-4 p.m. | Day Two Closing Remarks |
| 5-7 p.m. | Meet-n-Greet with SAW artist-in-residence Lori Blondeau |
Sunday, August 12
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome |
| 10:30-12 p.m. | Session 6: Within / Without – Shaping our future homeland for Métis arts |
| 12-12:30 p.m. | Break |
| 12:30-1 p.m. | Day 3: Closing Thoughts & Remarks |