Today in the city of Duluth, rang in by Mayor Emily Larson, the Imagine Duluth team revealed three new innovative public art projects. The utility cabinets in Canal Park, the area's tourist district are now covered in art from House of Howes artist Sarah Agaton Howes, Adam Swanson, and Angel Sarkela-Saur. On the corner of Canal Park Drive and Lake Drive is Howes' piece described as "this piece reflects our story of how we rebuilt our life on the gift of a turtle's back. How would we operate differently if we knew we lived upon a living gift? This great water with the incredible ability to give life also has the great capacity to sweep it all away. Our role...
Proctor Public Schools Art program has made learning about Anishinaabe people, art, and making connections with the community a priority. Art teacher Tiffany Quade coordinates this program and points out "...Hosting an Indigenous Artist in Residence expands education by establishing a culturally-relevant experience for all students. I am passionate to put into action incorporating local and world cultures in classroom work and our school community. I think it's vital for students to find aspects of life where they feel connected. This allows students to be internally motivated... Art education is just one vehicle for culturally relevant learning... This breaks the monoculture education that traditional schooling has perpetuated. This also allows students access to a more informed perspective of all people." Red Cliff...
House of Howes Artist Sarah Agaton Howes has been named one of the Northland's "20 Under 40" Award Recipients for 2015 for her community work in the arts, business, and wellness.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/features/3840484-20-under-40-native-leader-artist-takes-inspiration-and-runs-it
Over the past three months Houseofhowes artist Sarah Agaton Howes and the Fond du Lac Reservation has been in a Makazinikewin partnership to invest in their community. In response to high demand and repeated requests, both the Public Health Department, and Community Centers have brought Houseofhowes in to teach Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making or "Makazinikewin". We want to be able to have a moccasin maker in each family. This is an investment in our community today and tomorrow. We are building in identity, pride, connection, and community through these Makazinikewin classes. The look of amazement, pride, and joy these artists have is the greatest reward. There is ever increasing demand for our traditional teachings here in Fond du Lac and across...
Makizinikewin Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making
(4 of 4) These tutorials will walk you through Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making. Step 1 is purchasing and preparing supplies.
