People gathered at an Elders’ Storytelling Luncheon event.
Our intention is to formulate projects influenced by community interests and when we begin, we allow room for further interests. It is one of our goals to remain listening and open to further interests.
Aanmitaagzi
Aanmitaagzi
Elders’ Storytelling Luncheons
Level UP! Strategy Area: Compassion Fund
Pilot Project: Providing transportation, food, and coordination for Elders’ Storytelling Luncheons
Project Duration: October 2022 – June 2024
Continuing to Implement: Yes
Resources Shared: Project Field Notes
About Aanmitaagzi
Location: Ontario
Artistic Discipline: Multidisciplinary
Aanmitaagzi is an Indigenous multi-disciplinary artist-run company based in Nipissing First Nation. Linked to provincial, national, and international networks, Aanmitaagzi is committed to fostering a vibrant arts community through community-engaged projects that promote well-being, strengthen relationships with the land, and incorporate intergenerational approaches and methodologies. Aanmitaagzi combines art-making, education, professional development, and social activism through contemporary and customary arts, nurturing historic Indigenous arts practices and exploring how these practices can be carried forward in a meaningful contemporary context.
Aanmitaagzi’s Level UP! Project
Aanmitaagzi, under the Artistic Direction of Sid Bobb and Penny Couchie, wanted to reactivate weekly Elder’s storytelling activities, and the Elder/senior artists/makers’ desire was to have these practices continue. The care was in facilitating ease and comfort through the aspects of transportation, food, and other supports.
Project Highlights:
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- Following the lead of the seniors, calling by phone and arranging transport
- Listening to the needs expressed by the seniors and offering other supports based on what was raised
Resources
Aanmitaagzi | Project Field Notes
About This Resource These Project Field Notes are based on a conversation between Penny Couchie, Co-Artistic Director of Aanmitaagzi, and Lisa Marie DiLiberto, Founder and Executive Director of Balancing Act. The notes were recorded to share reflections about...
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