Educator Professional Development

FREE WORKSHOP | FINDING MYSELF IN NATURE
WHO AM I IN NATURE? AND WHAT IS MY SHADOW?

Facilitated by AIDA GADALLAH in Luxor, Egypt

Guest Speaker: Dr. Cathy Miyata - Laurier Faculty of Education

Together we will explore how this ancient art form connects us as human beings; how it can be used as a teaching tool; how we use narrative to guide and reshape our lives; and finally, how it is recognized as a powerful research approach. 

Starting in January, OAEA will begin a monthly speaker series featuring artists and educators who will demonstrate best practices and innovative ideas.

January 30: Intersecting Identities: Visualizing Student Voice in Art Education Robert Durocher, Urban Indigenous Education Centre, Toronto DSB

February 20: Improving Pedagogical Practice in Art Classes Dr. Christina Yarmol, Toronto DSB

The ACC presents its Deep Winter Series to help see us through what might be a very dark winter. Each weekly session will offer an easy introduction to a creative activity that will activate your imagination and give you the opportunity to try something you may have never done before - or thought you were good at. Sessions are offered by professionals in the field of creativity and imagination, and all will start at a beginner level.

The “Joker” is the facilitator responsible for the Forum Theatre process. The person in this role leads participants as the play evolves, becoming the liaison between community “spect–actors” and the characters on stage. 

This four-part workshop, led by award winning Forum Theatre artist Simon Malbogat and Theatre of the Oppressed facilitator Swetha Ranganathan, will teach participants how to use theatre games and exercises to create Forum Theatre with and for various community groups. 

Participants will: 

Le comité du congrès 2021 Connecting Canada lance un appel à propositions aux présentateurs dont l’expertise se situe autour du thème de la diversité musicale.

2021 Connecting Canada is opening a call for proposals from presenters whose work centres on the theme of musical diversity.

While the conference aims to include representation from all provinces and territories with active membership in CFMTA, proposals from non-Canadian applicants are welcome.

With huge thanks to the Government of Manitoba, this Safe at Home Theatre Arts Series is absolutely free.

This round will run from January 10th to February 7th with the ZOOM sessions listed here.

Please visit our website on how you can visit the gallery as we are still maintaining Mb COVID Precautions

Press release in Ojibwe and English

Aandi: Main zhigwa Marvin Francis Media Galleries ge-ayaamagak

In the Main and Marvin Francis Media Galleries

Ezhising: Niizh Manidoog Giigidowag / Title: The Spirits Are Talking

Wezhitood: Joseph Sanchez / Artist: Joseph Sanchez

Waabanda’iweng Apii: January 15 akoo February 20, 2021

Exhibition Dates: January 15 to February 20, 2021