Territory Acknowledgement & Reconciliation

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Forum Art Centre is situated in Treaty 1 territory, the traditional and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. Our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 territory, and much of our hydro-electricity comes from Treaty 5 territory in northern Manitoba. We are committed to learning and engaging in reconciliation and decolonization..

COMMITMENT STATEMENT

At Forum Art, we are committed to deconstructing the long-standing narratives and systems that uphold colonization. We are committed to learning and engaging in reconciliation and decolonization on a dedicated path to meaningful and just relationships.

We plan to fulfill our commitments by :

Taking responsibility for expanding our perspective
Addressing how colonialism functions at Forum Art Centre
Building meaningful relationships
Seeking guidance from Indigenous peoples, communities, and Nations through engagement and consultation.
Engaging as active listeners
Using the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s framework for this work (94 Calls to Action and Principles of Reconciliation)
Investing and allocating resources (funds and time) to this work
Honouring Indigenous knowledge, art, and teaching methods

CIRCLES FOR RECONCILIATION

Forum Art Centre is honoured to be hosting Circles for Reconciliation for the first time this fall.

What is Circles for Reconciliation?

The aim of Circles for Reconciliation is to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples as part of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

The means to achieve this is the creation of small gatherings of an equal number of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in discussion circles.

Every Circle needs five Indigenous and five non-Indigenous participants. Relationships are built by equal voices.

How is it done?

Each group of ten participants, led by two trained facilitators, meets weekly or biweekly for seven gatherings 90 minutes in length.
These seven meetings allow for the beginnings of respectful relationships, which the TRC stresses is the basis of reconciliation.
The participants sit in a circle, providing greater opportunities for sharing and being respectful of traditional Indigenous values and customs.
Themes for each Circle continue to be developed and, where necessary, are being adapted to different Indigenous customs and practices across Canada.

Information text from https://circlesforreconciliation.ca/

Active Circles @ Forum Art Centre:

Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5:45 pm. October 7 to November 25

Upcoming Circles @ Forum Art Centre:

Forum Art Centre will announce an open call for participants when we have more details about upcoming circles. See HERE for more information on active and upcoming circles in your area.

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Land Acknowledgement

Forum Art Centre is in Treaty 1 territory, the traditional and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. Our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 territory, and much of our hydro-electricity comes from Treaty 5 territory in northern Manitoba. We are committed to learning and engaging in reconciliation and decolonization.