In a world where craft traditions are shared, explored, and used as inspiration, it is essential to recognize the origins of these skills and honour the cultures from which they come.

Cultural appropriation occurs when artistic and craft practices are taken without understanding or respecting their significance, often stripping them of their cultural and historical context.

Instead, we must approach craft with an ethic of respect, reconciliation, and relationship-building. How do we ensure that our creative practices uplift rather than exploit?

Red River Métis artist and crafter Jennifer Smith will guide us in reflecting on where our craft knowledge and expertise originate, encouraging us to engage with these traditions in a way that centres reconciliation. Through this conversation, we will explore ways to respectfully learn, acknowledge, and honour Indigenous and other cultural craft traditions, ensuring that our creative expressions contribute to cultural appreciation rather than appropriation.

Wednesday, March 25th
7pm CST (check your own time zone)
Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.

The Speaker Series is a FREE event, but we recommend a $10 donation. Please consider making a donation for the event. All profits from the event will be donated to an organization of the speakers choice. See below to register and donate.

Jennifer Smith Bio -