Indigenous Programs
This program began as a response to conversations and questions about Indigenous culture within the larger NaAC studio and has grown into opportunities for learning, discussion and artmaking that in turn respect each participant’s lived knowledge and experiences.
Way of Knowing Ensemble
The Ways of Knowing ensemble are a group of artists who are actively learning about Indigenous peoples, culture and history.
Presentations include:
- New Work, New Ways, The Grand, May 25 – June 30, 2023
- Hey You! Land!, Leighton Art Centre, September 2 – October 29, 2023
Online publication
Explore our online publication for Way of Knowing.
Community Classes
Ways of Knowing/Making Community Classes are a chance for NaAC artists and community members to gather and meet local Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers to learn about Indigenous history and ways of making.
Contact us for more information
Kay Thomas
Coordinator, Indigenous Programs
Email: kay.thomas@accessarts.ca
Current Programming
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together with, all at once (mâmawi)
Learn More: together with, all at once (mâmawi)together with, all at once (mâmawi) This exhibition brings together the stories and artworks of seven Calgary-based artists with the National accessArts Centre Ways of Knowing artist cohort. Over the […]
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Ink Making with the Land
Learn More: Ink Making with the LandWeekly on Wednesdays Learn how to create your own natural ink with plants that grow in Treaty 7. Pigments and inks can come from the most surprising places – rich […]