Contact

Northwoods NiiJii: Kathleen Kvern
Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community Inc.
kathleenkvern@gmail.com
715-588-1514

When

Friday May 18, 2012 at 8:00 AM CDT
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Saturday May 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM CDT

Where

Lake of the Torches Convention Center
510 Old Abe Road
Lac du Flambeau, WI

Driving Directions

Many Trails: NiiJii Native Arts Gathering

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Friday, May 18 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday, May 19 8:00am - 12noon

This is a FREE event*

* The first 100 people to register will receive a FREE canvas tote bag.

Event Details

Many Trails ~ NiiJii Native Arts Gathering will bring together Native artists, arts organizations and culture bearers from across the Woodlands region for a two-day gathering. The focus of the event will be on: resources, opportunities, and funding for Native artists; sharing best practices; leadership development; networking; and the exchange of knowledge between Native artists.

Affordable lodging options have been made available specifically for Many Trails participants who plan to stay in Lac du Flambeau overnight. Find out more about these accomodations here.

If you are interested in participating in the Native Art Market Friday, May 18 from 4:30 - 6:30 please contact Cari Chapman at the Woodland Indian Art Center at 715-588-3700 for a registration form and more information. The art market has limited space available.

Friday, May 18 8:00am - 4:30pm

AGENDA

8:00am – 9:30am	Registration, continental breakfast (complimentary) at Lake of the Torches. A time to gather Meet the presenters and art agency representatives.
9:30am	Opening Prayer Ceremony: Leon “Boycee” Valliere
10:00am – 10:30am	Keynote Address: A vision of communicating to the world the roots and philosophy of Indigenous artistic expression and its relationship to the collective spirit of First Peoples Keynote address by: Lori Pourier, First Peoples Fund
10:45am – 11:30am	Panel Discussion: Funding Opportunities for Native Artists Facilitator: Lori Pourier, First Peoples Fund Participating Organizations: Tina Kuckkahn-Miller, The Longhouse; David Fleming, LaPointe Financial; Anne Pryor, Wisconsin Arts Board; Kathleen Kvern, Northwoods NiiJii; Anne Katz, Arts Wisconsin;
Lunch and Special Events 11:30 – 2:00pm	11:30 – 12:15 Performances by: Kelly Jackson, Wade Fernandez, and Bobby “Bullet” St. Germaine. 12:30 – 1:00 Nick Hockings Introduction of new Lac du Flambeau Multicultural Arts Center 1:00 – 2:00 Traditional Ojibwe Lunch by Robin Thompson (complimentary), outside at George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum & Indian Bowl Field Trip to Woodland Indian Art Center optional
2:00pm – 2:45pm	Workshop A: Many Voices ~ Opportunities in the Performing Arts Presenters: Heid Erdrich; Kelly Jackson; Bobby “Bullet” St. Germaine; Wade Fernandez; Elaine Miles
2:00pm – 2:45pm	Workshop B: Teaching/Mentoring/Apprenticeships Facilitation: Anne Pryor and Greg Johnson Presenters: Jenna Erickson, MISA; Christine Klimmek, Oneida Arts Program
3:00pm – 3:45pm	Workshop C: Museums, Art Galleries and Art Centers Facilitator: Lorette Webster, Bear Paw Gallery Presenters: Cari Chapman, Woodland Indian Art Center; David Grignon and Jean Cox, Menominee Museum; Sherrole Benton, Oneida Arts Program;
3:45pm – 4:30pm	Workshop D: Teaching/Mentoring/Apprenticeships Facilitation: First Peoples Fund; Wade Fernandez
3:45pm – 4:30pm	Workshop E: Native Artists Rural Opportunities/ Urban Opportunities Facilitator: Heid Erdrich & Greg Johnson Presenters: Paul Ackley; Jim Denomie
4:30pm – 6:30pm	Art Market: Support Native Artists

Saturday, May 19 8:00am - 12noon

AGENDA

8:00am – 8:45am	Continental breakfast (complimentary) at Lake of the Torches
9:00am – 10:30am	Panel Discussion: How can Arts Organizations Support Native Artists? Presentation: Oneida Arts Program; Madeline Island School of the Arts; Arts Wisconsin; Wisconsin Arts Board; LaPointe Financial; Northwoods NiiJii;
10:45am – 11:30am	Panel Discussion: Leadership and Professional Development Tools/Leadership Development/Technical Assistance & Training for Native artists Presentation: First Peoples Fund; Anne Katz, Arts Wisconsin; Anne Pryor, Wisconsin Arts Board
11:30pm- noon	Conclusion: Closing Remarks

Please Note: The Agenda is subject to change without notice.

Please contact Kathleen Kvern at 715-588-1514 with any event related questions.

Many Trails ~ NiiJii Native Arts Gathering is a program of Northwoods NiiJii and has been made possible by the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation. Additional grant support for this program has been provided by Administration for Native Americans.