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PST ART x The Autry: Fashioning Indigenous Futurism Runway Show
By Sarah Crispi
The Autry Museum of the American West announces the PST ART x The Autry: Fashioning Indigenous Futurism runway show at Getty. The fashion show will celebrate the artists’ blend of innovative couture, ancestral knowledge and future-forward style.
Organized by fashion curator Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, five leading Indigenous fashion designers—Jason Baerg, Orlando Dugi, Jontay Kahm, Caroline Monnet and Jamie Okuma—will present their work on a runway at Getty along with a special AR activation by Virgil Ortiz.
A Great Turnout at Concordia’s Third Annual Powwow
By Jeremy Cox
The Otsenhákta Student Centre’s (OSC) third annual powwow took place at the Loyola Campus last Friday. Elementary school groups, university students, elders and members of local Indigenous communities gathered under a large tent to enjoy dancing, chanting and drumming.
The OSC teamed up with the Hive Free Lunch to prepare three sisters soup and bannock bread for the event, which was served with a strawberry drink. The main tent, which hosted the ceremonies, was surrounded by 25 kiosks of local Indigenous vendors.
The powwow was organized by the OSC, the on-campus resource centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at Concordia. OSC manager Cheyenne Henry was the head of the planning committee. Kanien’kéha performers highlighted Henry’s work in an honour song during the powwow.
The Concordian: Beading as an Art Form: Land Activism, Cultural History and Resurgence
By Camila Caridad Rivas
Embroidery has always been an important part of Indigenous culture, especially with its prevalence on personal items. Embroidery showcases layered floral patterns, often described as a “relatively narrow spectrum of colours.” It carries an important tradition and representation of artistic freedom for these communities, who have distinct and unique styles even to this day.
According to Mohawk artist, Destiny Thomas, beadwork holds a special meaning and is much more than a beautiful form of art to her. “Beads, for me, hold a therapeutic property that I feel could be implemented in today’s therapy,” Thomas said. “It’s culturally relevant to Indigenous peoples. It creates an open and understanding space to discuss topics like personal hardships and identity issues.’’