[Indigsol] Thurs/Fri: Ottawa Launch of Honouring Indigenous Women: Hearts of Nations - Vol. 2

[ipsmo at riseup.net]

Please spread the word widely and invite your friends and colleagues to
join you!


Come Celebrate the Launch of this Amazing Collection of Writing and Visual
Arts!

7:00 pm Thursday, August 22
2nd FLOOR, 251 BANK ST. OTTAWA
Double book launch with Louise Vien's new children's book "Welcome to the
Roubabbou Collection"!
Hosted by the Sound of My Heart Collective
Sponsored by Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa & 25OneCommunity

6:00 pm Friday, August 23
1155 LOLA ST @ COVENTRY RD. OTTAWA
Hosted by Minwaashin Lodge Culture Program
Wheelchair Accessible
OC TRANSPO BUS #18
Parking Available in the front & back


Everyone is Welcome!

Facebook page link: https://www.facebook.com/events/455091164598074/.


Local Artists: Angela Ashawasegai, Roberta Donna Della-Picca, Louise Vien
and Zainab Amadahy will be attending to talk about their work that is part
of this amazing collection. Louise Vien will be present only on August 22.
She will also launch her recent published book "Welcome to the Roubabbou
Collection", a children's book, with us.

Join us for some drumming & refreshments while showing community support.
There will be a draw at both events!

Books will be available for purchase.


** This is part of our multi-city launch in late summer and early fall
2013 in cities including Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Toronto,
Peterborough, Ottawa and Manistee (Michigan, US).


Honouring Indigenous Women: Hearts of Nations - Vol. 2 is a collection of
creative writings and visual arts by Indigenous women alongside their
allies from many nations across Turtle Island (North America). It is made
possible by 62 writers and artists reflecting and sharing their lived
experiences with regards to their relationships with the land, birth
mothers, families, communities, and themselves. This anthology is
available online and can be found at http://thesoundofmyheart.weebly.com/.

"Welcome to the Roubabbou Collection" series by Louise Vien contain 13
tiny books. It is a child's first Métis French word book, ideal to
stimulate his or her thirst for learning. Each page is entirely in colour
with familiar cultural Métis objects to help promote our ancestors
vocabulary for the next generation.This collection of books is a great
educative resource for children between the ages 2  to 11. It introduces
the child to an old variety of phonetic French spoken by the Métis of the
18th and 19th century of which is still spoken today. This particular
French is also at the origin of the the Mitchif language seen mostly in
western Canada (mix language of French and Cree). For more info:
http://metistraditions.com/.


About the Sound of My Heart Collective:

The Sound of My Heart Collective is an initiative of a small group of
women from diverse backgrounds based in Ottawa, Ontario on unceded
Algonquin Territory. Our mandate is to carry out Honouring Indigenous
Women project, which is to publish the productions of Indigenous women and
their allies through the arts of storytelling, poetry, painting, drawing,
photography, and sound. Its objective is to raise awareness about
protecting and honouring Indigenous women and strives to put an end to all
forms of violence. It offers a space to deepen our understanding of
Indigenous women on Turtle Island (North America), to put Indigenous
women’s voices, experiences and realities front and center, and to foster
strong solidarity between native and non-native communities. It is a
solidarity initiative to support the existing efforts of Indigenous women.
Website: http://thesoundofmyheart.weebly.com/.


About Minwaashin Lodge - An Aboriginal Women's Support Centre:

Minwaashin Lodge provides a range of programs and services to First
Nations, Inuit and Métis women and children (regardless of status) who are
survivors of domestic and other forms of violence, and who may also be
suffering the effects of the residential school system. All programs and
services are provided in the context of cultural beliefs and values to
ensure a holistic approach is used as part of the healing journey.
Website: http://www.minlodge.com/,


About 25OneCommunity:

25One is a collaborative, shared workspace for groups and individuals
engaged in progressive social and cultural missions. We offer groups
shared office spaces and facilities in a dynamic work environment, for
non-profit organizations, social entrepreneurs, freelancers and
consultants. Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/25onecommunity



** We are still seeking funds to print and carry out our multi-city
launch. Please support our work and donate generously, if you can! Here is
the link to make donations:
http://thesoundofmyheart.weebly.com/donate.html.

Thank You, Chi Miigwetch.