This is an archived event from Culture Days 2022.
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"The Many Red Dresses for Awareness Project" By April Doepker as part of MMIW2S+ Day of Action.
In-person
Fibre & textile arts Indigenous Kids Visual arts Youth & teens Truth and ReconciliationDate and time
Location
SCYAP
402 33rd St W, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0V6
Saskatoon, SK
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
April Doepker's project honours the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirited (MMIWG2S+) and shows support for their families, friends and communities.
Participants will have the opportunity to view the installation piece and take part in the installation by creating their own version of a miniature red dress using the materials provided by the artist. This workshop will take place at SCYAP from 6:00 PM-9:30 PM on October 4th which is the MMIWG2S+ Day of Action.
Organizer
Nuit Blanche Saskatoon
April Doepker's project honours the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirited (MMIWG2S), and shows support for their families, friends and communities. Guests will have the opportunity to view the installation piece and take part in the installation by creating their own version of a miniature red dress using the materials provided by the artist. This installation will take place at the Alt Hotel the night of Nuit Blanche Saskatoon from 7pm-midnight.