Buffalo Jump 2008

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 2:00pm

This year the members of the Aboriginal Students Association (ASA) at OCAD are participating in Buffalo Jump 2008 and would like to extend an an invitation to the rest of the OCAD community to join us. This is a great opportunity to show our support on behalf of OCAD and this will give everyone the chance to engage in traditional First Nations' activities such as dancing, prayer and celebration. We live in such a multicultural city and are part of a very multicultural academic environment, and this day is a great day to be more aware of this fact.
Although this is a day to celebrate First Nations culture, the main reason for this festival has always been to unite ALL people. With this in mind we hope to see as many people from the OCAD community there, and more information will come as the date approaches.
National Aboriginal Day is celebrated every June 21.
The Cultural Walk starts at City Hall, and ends in Trinity Bellwoods Park.

Venue & Address: 
Nathan Philips Square Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
aboriginalstudentassociation@gmail.com

Gathering: In The Hope To Exchange Views

Gatherings flyer
Friday, February 8, 2008 - 5:00am to Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 6:00am

Featuring work by: Dave Contin, Luke Parnell, Afanassi Grigoriev, Anali Herr, Meryl McMaster, Antione Mountain, Lisa Myers and Lindsey Lickers.
February 8 ' February 23, 2008
Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-6pm
Opening Reception Friday, February 8 2008, 7pm-11pm
In these contemporary times, it becomes extremely difficult to maintain a culture and its traditions. When you are a part of a culture that has been near extinction, it becomes hard to identify who you are and what the next step is in reclaiming your identity. Although not always in a conscious way, these factors affect our everyday lives. In one way or another we address these issues from time to time in our work as artists. The Aboriginal Students Association group members at OCAD, have gathered work to show this unique subconsciousness.
If we could do anything to reach a goal of reclamation and understanding, what better place to start than inviting people to an exhibition and to 'gather' some thoughts. This exhibition showcases works of contemporary aboriginal students in various media from painting to graphic design, from photography to video installation.

Venue & Address: 
XPACE Cultural Centre 58 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Cost: 
Free

Aboriginal Student Association Meeting

Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 8:30pm

The Aboriginal Student Association (ASA) brings together Aboriginal, Native, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit students at OCAD to network and support an Aboriginal community on campus. New members always welcome.

It is a potluck so please bring some food to share with the group.

We will be discussing the art collective of the Aboriginal Student Association and a plan for our group show!!

Venue & Address: 
Room 627, Level 6 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
aboriginalstudentassociation@gmail.com

Aboriginal Students Association Meeting & Potluck

Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 9:00pm

The Aboriginal Student Association (ASA) brings together Aboriginal, Native, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit students at OCAD to network and support an Aboriginal community on campus. All students welcome.

The next ASA meeting will be a potluck.
Please bring a home cooked dish to share.

Faculty Tannis Nielsen is going to screen a 20 minute DVD of her recent panel presentation at A space. Plus we are going to look at a few more pieces by Native Artists.
Feel free to bring your own work or ideas to present to the group.

Venue & Address: 
Room 627, Level 6 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
aboriginalstudentassociation@gmail.com

Aboriginal Student Association Meeting

Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 4:00pm

The Aboriginal Student Association (ASA) brings together Aboriginal, Native, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit students at OCAD to network and support an Aboriginal community on campus. All students welcome.
Snacks and refreshments provided.

Venue & Address: 
Jim Meekison Student Lounge 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
aboriginalstudentassociation@gmail.com

Meeting: Aboriginal Student Association

Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 4:00pm

Meeting Agenda: the ASA will be planning a group show for the end of the year. Please bring an artist statement (description of the ideas in work) and some images of work. A laptop will be available to view images.

Venue & Address: 
Jim Meekison Student Lounge, Level 2 Ontario College of Art & Design100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
aboriginalstudentassociation@gmail.com