Ojibwemowin

DIGITAL ARTS / Language Sessions

September 5th-October 10th

6PM-8PM

Join us at In Progress to learn and practice Ojiwbwe language and create digital expression of that learning. Each session we will offer a media presentation overview. We will smudge (abaabaso) and share words of encouragement for the week before beginning. Each session we will have participants record their voices or film what was learned as part of the learning process. Participants will be encouraged to create imagery to be added to recordings.

LEAD ARTISTS

Ojibwemowin Digital Arts / Language Sessions  is led by In Progress artists Niizhoogabaw Wahpepah and Tiana LaPointe.

Niizhoogabaw Wahpepah is a language educator and Ojibwemowin speaker who has been hosting language tables, teaching youth and seapking the language for fifteen + years. Tiana LaPointe, an Indigenous Documentary Filmmaker and Teaching Artist. She is Sicangu Lakota and was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. In her formative years, Tiana grew up in Puget Sound, Washington State and the San Francisco Bay Area. Her passion for indigenous media arts at an early age In high school led her to name and co-develop, “Through the Eagles Eye” video curriculum. She’s a recipient of the Sundance Institute Knight Fellowship and the Jerome Foundation Travel and Study grant. She is a Co-convener for Mni Ki Wakan: Decade of Water Summit.

Families and Invidividuals are welcome to participate but space is limited to 8 so early registration is encouraged. .   Activities will take place at In Progress - 213 Front Avenue, Saint Paul, MN.  There is no cost to participate but it is expected that those that agree to participate, make every effort to attend each session.  Bring water and snacks if needed. 

DATES:

  • Thursday, September 5th 6-8PM

  • Thursday, September 12th 6-8PM

  • Thursday, September 19th 6-8PM

  • Thursday, October 3rd 6-8PM

  • Thursday, october 10th 6-8PM

Please register at the link below to save your spot in this unique workshop. You can also send us an email at: info@in-progress.org