Indigenous Nations Art Gatherings

In collaboration with The Indigenous Network (TIN), Brampton Arts Organization is hosting a series of gatherings for local Indigenous artists, musicians and creatives to come together, meet each other and further build community in an inclusive and welcoming space. Share what you are working on, meet potential new collaborators, discover resources and new ways of working from each other all while enjoying free snacks, coffee, tea and pop.

These gatherings will be facilitated by Tabitha Shurgold, Cultural Resource Coordinator, The Indigenous Network and artist and educator, Todd Jamieson of the Oneida Nation of the Thames.

At the end of the year, these gatherings will culminate in a community event and exhibition/showcase of all the participants' work.

• Thursday, July 25th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• Thursday, September 19th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• Thursday, November 21th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Accessibility: If you need assistance or support to participate such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at [email protected] as soon as possible (minimum of three days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

The Indigenous Network is located on the Treaty Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Nation, Huron Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We also acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other global Indigenous peoples who now call Peel Region their home.

Originally established as the Peel Aboriginal Network (PAN) in 2003, The Indigenous Network had its beginnings through the hard work of a small group of volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life for Indigenous people in the Region of Peel. The year 2007 saw the formation of a formal Board of Directors and incorporation followed in 2008.

The establishment of a cultural centre for use as a gathering place for the community happened in 2009. The Indigenous Network’s growing group of staff and volunteers have helped to drive the organization forward to dismantle systemic and cultural service challenges among the Indigenous and Non-Indigenous populations in the region to facilitate cultural understanding and reconciliation.

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