[Indigsol] Notices & Events

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NOTICES
- Aboriginal Voices Fund grants/support for video production (SAW Video)
- Casting call for extras: all-Aboriginal production of King Lear at NAC
- Fundraising for Urban Aboriginal Alternative High School
- Job posting: Child Advocate Assistant (Female) at Minwaashin Lodge

EVENTS:
- Nov 17: Indigenous rights on lands & natural resources in Latin America
- Nov 18: A Peaceful Uprising for Indigenous Justice
- ongoing through Nov 20: Decolonize Me art exhibit
- Nov 26: 16th Annual Aboriginal Art Auction for Odawa Native Friendship
Centre
- Dec 12: "Moon Time Prayer" book & CD launch, ft. local Aboriginal women
artisans

Full details below...


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NOTICES:



ABORIGINAL VOICES FUND
New deadline: December 1st, 2011
The Aboriginal Voices Fund is a production support program for First
Nations, Metis and Inuit artists who wish to express themselves creatively
through the medium of video.
&
CULTURAL EQUITY PRODUCTION FUND
New deadline: December 1st, 2011
The Cultural Equity fund is a production support program aimed at
providing opportunities for visible minority artists to express themselves
creatively through the medium of video.
... More info on both funds at:
==> http://www.sawvideo.com/news/grant-deadlines-extended


ALSO:

An invitation to a one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in the
National Arts Centre's (NAC) spring production of an all-Aboriginal King
Lear! (It stars August Schellenberg & Tantoo Cardinal, with Kevin Loring,
Lorne Cardinal & many others!)
NAC's Artistic Director, Peter Hinton, is looking to cast 50 extras from
the local, Ottawa, urban Aboriginal population for the show and will offer
a 3 part theatre training workshop starting at the beginning of January
2012. ...
More info at:
==>
http://eas-uo.blogspot.com/2011/11/subject-nacs-all-aboriginal-king-lear.html


AND:

Hello! We're the Urban Aboriginal Alternative High School. Our mission is
to raise a minimum of $5000 to go on a school trip at the end of the year.
If we raise our goal, will be heading to Niagara Falls! We will be doing
numerous fundraisers in the upcoming months, and we would be very greatful
for your support! This is the first time that we have done fundraising
here at the school. The reason being is we want to have an end of the year
school trip like the other high schools here in Ottawa do. The important
thing about this whole fundraising is that it was thought up and run by
the students and not the staff. The students get great experience,
something that they will be able to put on their resume. We even have one
student who is doing their community hours through it.
==> http://www.wix.com/uaahsp/fundraiser


PLUS:

Job Posting: Child Advocate Assistant (Female)
at Minwaashin Lodge: Aboriginal Women's Support Centre, www.minlodge.com
Deadline: Nov 18, 2011 - Contact: Ida Fiddler, ifiddler at minlodge.com
Full job description/details:
==> http://www.minlodge.com/admin/library/ChildAdvocateAssistantnov2011.pdf




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EVENTS:



Conference by José Aylwin
Thursday Nov 17th 17:15 (5:15pm)
University of Québec in Outaouais (Gatineau), classroom C-0420
José Aylwin is a well known lawyer from Chile, specializing in indigenous
rights. He will give a conference about Indigenous rights on lands and
natural resources in Latin America.
The conference will be in English. Translation to French will be available


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A Peaceful Uprising for Indigenous Justice
Ottawa Courthouse Friday, November the 18th.
We will assemble there at 12:00 noon and walk up Elgin Street to
Parliament Hill.

The government of Canada is pushing a crime bill through parliament that
is expected to adversely affect Aboriginal Peoples. A Peaceful Uprising
for Indigenous Justice is a grassroots march for Indigenous Solidarity
Week to peacefully express our concern about the crime bill.

This new legislation will eliminate the provision in the criminal code
(Gladue) that recognizes the over-representation of Aboriginal people in
jails.

Gladue refers to the special consideration given to Aboriginal person‘s
background, and, circumstances when a judge is sentencing or setting bail
/ probation. With the new legislation, judges won't have to consider all
options other than jail.
We are already horribly over-represented in Canadian jails, and without
Gladue - it will only get worse.
A Peaceful Uprising for Indigenous Justice is your chance to visibly
disagree with the upcoming legislation.
Please bring a sign and wear red.

Contact:
Lynda Kitchikeesic - LKitchikeesic at yahoo.com or Megawitch on twitter


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Decolonize Me art exhibit
ongoing through Nov. 20 2011
at Ottawa Art Gallery: Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
Hours: M closed, Tu & W 10am-6pm, Th & F 10am-8pm, Sa & Su 11am-6 pm
Admission: Pay-what-you-can
==> http://www.ottawaartgallery.ca/exhibits/2011/decolonize/index-en.php


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Odawa's 16th Annual Aboriginal Art Auction

Saturday, November 26, 2011
 4:00 pm Art Preview
 6:00 pm Native Buffet Meal
 7:15 pm Native Entertainment
 8:00 pm Art Auction Begins

Tickets: $40 Dinner & Auction; $20 Auction only
available at Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling Ave Ottawa
Please see the receptionist -- 613-722-3811 x237

On the block this year are a good number of original canvases by local
artists, colourful screened prints, unique silver jewellery, as well as,
some exquisite carvings, all created by artists from many Indigenous
cultures. More than sixty works of art are to be live auctioned with
prices from fifty to two thousand dollars, and, those too shy to bid live
– can silently bid on another 40 items.

More info:
==> http://www.odawa.on.ca
==> http://www.odawa.on.ca/posters/2011_Odawa_Art_Auction_Poster.pdf


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"MOON TIME PRAYER" BOOK AND CD LAUNCH FEATURING LOCAL ABORIGINAL WOMEN
ARTISANS
Buy your holiday gifts locally and support Indigenous women entrepreneurs.

Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
Opening Ceremony at 12:30 PM.

Location: Great Canadian Theatre Company – GCTC – 1233 Wellington Street
West (and Holland Avenue), Ottawa, Ontario. (Across from the Table
Restaurant)

This event will generate funds for rebuilding of the water well at the
Wharncliffe Indigenous Retreat & Learning Center. This Center is
independently owned and operated by Indigenous Grandmothers.

More info:
==> http://www.moonlodge.ca/moon-time-prayer-book/