In honour of the National Day of Action for MMIWG, we commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the conceptualization of the See Me exhibit on October 4, 2023, from 6pm-9pm. This interactive art installation pays tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). As we reflect on the past decade, we aim to delve deeper into the evolving challenges faced by Indigenous women and girls and our collective vision for a safer community.
Event Highlights:
- Exhibit Viewing: Immerse yourself in the original See Me exhibit.
- Interactive Installations: Engage in activities that will guide the next phase of See Me.
- Keynote Address: Gain insights from our esteemed speaker, Tamara Bernard.
- Panel Discussion: Connect with the original creators of See Me, including Sean Couchie, Mandi Fields, and Liz Akiwenzie, as they recount their journey and share their vision.
- Emcee: Dennis Whiteye
- Featuring: Atlohsa Men's Drum Group
- Refreshments: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and light beverages.
Produced by Mandi Fields and in collaboration with Ojibwe artist Sean Couchie, Atlohsa Family Healing Services, Tamara Bernard, Indigenous Services at Western University, and with Tania DeJonge as the creative designer, the exhibit featured over 2,000 Gold Birds symbolizing the thousands of MMIWG. Sean Couchie’s Broken Circle served as the initial inspiration for the Gold Birds. Along with these, panels listing the names of MMIWG solely from Ontario were created to awaken our community to the persisting issue locally, not just on the West Coast and Northern parts of Canada. The shared stories and contributed photos from community members, depicting their loved ones, made See Me more than an exhibit, but a collective narrative yearning for awareness and change.
This event is in partnership with Atlohsa Family Healing Services
