Journalist Kelly Boutsalis will discuss her work in arts journalism and her commitment to telling stories from Indigenous communities.
Survivor Stitch-In
Survivor Stitch-In remembers the long history of quilting to create a supportive safe space at OCAD U for survivors of sexual violence and their allies to come together, support each other, create a collaborative quilt, and in so doing, raise awareness that the stories of survivors are many, varied and important.
DateWednesday, November 16, 2016 - 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Phone
Phone
416.977.6000x2119
CostFree.
Emailjko@ocadu.ca
LocationStudent Gallery, 52 McCaul St.
Survivor Stitch-In is a free supportive and activist event for the OCADU community. The Survivor Stitch-In draws on the long history of quilting, and specifically on the work of the Monument Quilt, based in Maryland USA, and provides gathering space for survivors of sexual violence and their allies to create quilt squares that will be sewn together into a larger quilt and displayed at OCADU.
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Wednesday November 16 - Friday November 18 from 12-6pm daily
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1pm - quilting square instruction session
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2-4pm - Health & Wellness Centre supportive staff present
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Survivor Stitch-in is generously supported by: ODESI and the OCADU Material Art & Design program
Organized by the Health & Wellness Center and the Student Gallery
DateWednesday, November 16, 2016 - 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Phone
Phone
416.977.6000x2119
CostFree.
Emailjko@ocadu.ca
Website LocationStudent Gallery, 52 McCaul St.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Survivor Stitch-In is a free supportive and activist event for the OCADU community. The Survivor Stitch-In draws on the long history of quilting, and specifically on the work of the Monument Quilt, based in Maryland USA, and provides gathering space for survivors of sexual violence and their allies to create quilt squares that will be sewn together into a larger quilt and displayed at OCADU.
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Wednesday November 16 - Friday November 18 from 12-6pm daily
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1pm - quilting square instruction session
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2-4pm - Health & Wellness Centre supportive staff present
____
Survivor Stitch-in is generously supported by: ODESI and the OCADU Material Art & Design program
Organized by the Health & Wellness Center and the Student Gallery
Venue & Address:
Student Gallery, 52 McCaul St.
Email:
jko@ocadu.ca
Phone:
416.977.6000x2119
Cost:
Free.
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