Library Events: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Fri. Sep. 20, 2024
Art and Reflection on Truth and Reconciliation
To observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to visit a temporary exhibition on level 4CM, starting September 23.
WE ARE STILL HERE, a series of portraits created by artist KC Adams in 2021, will be on display, along with Jaimie Isaac’s book Brings to Light, and an interactive display where you’ll be able to leave a message answering the question “What does Truth and Reconciliation look like to you?”.
WE ARE STILL HERE
KC Adams (Ininnew/Anishinaabe/British) is a multi-media artist based in Winnipeg. In WE ARE STILL HERE she is “taking control of the narrative of residential schools” by portraying Indigenous children aged 5 to 16. As she writes in her artist statement, those photographs show her “Indigenous community’s resilience, knowledge and the responsibility of children to bring joy and hope to our people”.
Learn more about KC Adam's work on her website or visit the Portrait Gallery of Canada website to explore the exhibition.
BRINGS TO LIGHT
Alongside KC Adam’s portraits, the exhibition will include Jaimie Isaac’s book Brings to Light.
This book is an extension of her solo exhibition held at Gallery 1C03 from November 2022 to February 2023. As the artist states, “Brings to Light is a personal story of intergenerational Indigenous experiences of trauma, memory, resiliency and reclamation”. The book features intergenerational contributions by the artist’s family members, beautiful illustrations, and a series of compelling texts. It is available for purchase on Gallery 1C03's website. Proceeds will be donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
Find other ways to get involved in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on campus on UW news.