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From Leslie McCue- Executive Assistant

ANDPVA EVENTS


 

The RED Revue
(This month, February 25th, 8pm)

Andpva has begun a monthly arts event where we can hear and see each others work, hang out and maybe begin collaborating.
The RED Revue finds its inspiration in events that uncover the poetic aspect of life led by experimentation on stage. It also follows
the diversity of artistic practice of vaudeville where theatre, music, literature, comedy, performance art, poetry and film shared the
stage.  Indigenous ideas of building community around creativity and creating avenues for transforming culture are what drive
The RED Revue. 

 

The RED Revue will take place on the fourth Friday of every month starting January 2011.  We will hire one headline Band to shake,
rattle and roll the audience into the late night. In addition, any Indigenous artist from any art form can sign up for the open mic. Feel
free to stage a new work, a work in progress or old standards. The point is to experiment, to have fun and to test your stuff on a new
audience. Lets all come together and share in this great imagining, called Indigenous arts. Come and keep dancing our revolution.  
 

Our first event was held on January 28 at Dave's...on St. Clair. The Pappy John's Band gave their incredible passion and talent to our
group that chilly night.

 

The Open arts mic showcased a number of talents including: Shandra Spears-Bombay, Spencer Brigham, Shallen Murray,
David West, Lena Recollet and Rosary Spence. We were lucky to have Glenn Gould host the evening. 

Will you be attending this months RED Revue?

When? February 25th, 2011 at 8pm
Where? The Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton Ave, South of College (in Little Italy) Toronto

Featuring: Jacques and the Shakey Boys!!!!
Entry by donation

To sign up to perform at the RED Revue contact:

David Deleary, Community Outreach Coordinator
416-535-4567 ext 105

Visit our website for this months RED Revue poster, www.andpva.com 





How to Drown a Fish

How to drown a fish
A new series of paintings by Travis Shilling
Opening Thursday February 10 -March 26, 2011
Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. W.)

ANDPVA presents a new series by Travis Shilling on the third and fourth floors of the Gladstone hotel.
Join us this Thursday evening to meet the artist, listen to music and see an exciting new series
presented for the first time in Toronto.

Travis Shilling could almost be called a paint chronicler. He captures the hidden in the visible––aftereffects
and fallouts from events real and imagined. Shilling’s series How to drown a fish, marks out territories of
disaster and survival. Asking how one drowns a fish is asking the impossible because human and animal
alike always adapt to inner and outer hardship. Still, people try to drown a fish everyday, through damaging
the environment or self-destruction. A filmmaker and playwright, Travis' work reflects a rich insight and
exceptional skill.  www.travisshilling.com

    




 

Indigenous Arts Market

COME VISIT OUR OFFICE,
EVERY saturday morning from 8:00am-12pm
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street, Suite 171
Toronto, Ontario

Indigenous artists are invited to sell their work in andpva's office space at the Wychwood Barns
Saturday Market.

FREE to Members!!!!!!
Space is Limited!!!

Wychwood barns is located on Christie Street, 2 blocks south of St Clair Ave. on the East
side of Christie (at Benson)

Contact:
David Deleary
Community Outreach Coordinator
416.535.4567
andpvaoutreach@gmail.com

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Workshops & Groups 

Any artist can use andpva's space to give a workshop. Please provide us with examples of your work,
a statement about the workshop and price list. Keep checking your email and Facebook for future workshops!

Groups
Our members can pitch starting an arts groups and gain access to our space for meetings. Anyone can
participate in the arts group.



New Writers Group at andpva!!!!!
Starts February 28 @ 6 pm

Please come out for a new group of writers who will meet every second Monday evening at 6 pm to share
their writing and receive critical feedback and mutual inspiration. All writers and styles welcome. Lets keep
each other challenged and motivated!!! Organized by Wanda Nanibush, an emerging critical writer who
has published in books and magazines like FUSE and This is An Honour Song: Twenty Years Since the
Blockades, Arbeiter Ring Publishing

Skype available

Call to sign up 416-535-4567 ext 103



Moss bag/ Craddle Board Workshop






Facilitated by Hiawatha Osawamick
www.nativebebe.com 

 
This excellent 1 day workshop is ideal for new mothers/fathers, aunts/uncles, even grandparents. You will complete a beautiful cradleboard or
moss bag, by simple sewing instructions, while adding your own color and design. All supplies and material are supplied.
The teaching is integrated with the craft. 


When? Sunday April 10th, 10am-3pm

Where? Andpva office
Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street, Studio 171
Toronto

Cost? $65 for a moss bag
$95 for a craddle board


LIMITED SPACE
For more information or to register contact:

Leslie McCue, Executive Assistant
416.535.4567 ext 104




Guitar Lessons

Where: ANDPVA Office
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street, Suite 171
Toronto, ON M6G 4C7

When: Saturdays 1:30pm-2:15pm for beginners, 2:15pm-3:00pm for Intermediate, ongoing every
Saturday, start January 15th, 2011

Cost: $5.00 per Lesson

Learn how to play the guitar or brush up on your existing skills with guitarist David Deleary.

Open to all ages and skill levels and taught by a professional musician, this course will get you started
on a fun and creative way to enjoy your spare time and to develop your musical abilities.

Students MUST supply their own guitars and please bring a notebook and pencil.
Space is limited!!!!!

Contact: David Deleary
Community Outreach Coordinator
416- 535-4567
andpvaoutreach@gmail.com

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FOR MEMBERS

Dear Community Member,
                      
Please consider renewing or becoming a member of andpva, The Association for Native
Development inthe Performing and Visual Arts.                                                                                                                                                                            
Purchasing your membership with ANDPVA will ensure that we provide you with the following
services and resources:

• Ability to vote at ANDPVA Annual General Meeting
• Use of ANDPVA office facilities i.e.. Computer, internet, fax & copier
• E-Newsletter
• Website Listing on our Online Directory & Artist links
• Event postings, promo and marketing of artists works
• Calls for Submissions
• Invites to all ANDPVA events
• Ability to rent our in house Film Editing Suite & Camera Kit
• Admittance to Masters Classes, Workshop discounts, special rates

The Canadian Institute's 5th Annual

Aboriginal Law, Consultation & Accommodation

Wednesday, February 23 to Thursday, February 24, 2011

Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 

BEING UP-TO-DATE ON CONSULTATION & ACCOMMODATION LAW IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN SUCCESS & FAILURE

The rapidly developing regulations and cases shaping the duty to consult and accommodate are
happening too quickly for you to be able to afford to ‘learn on the job’. Don’t let your company or
community miss out on opportunities because you are not up-to speed on the latest legal issues impacting
this duty.

By attending this forum, you can ensure your consultation strategies are in line with the latest laws and governmental
guidelines so that your project meets success. We have brought together a diverse group of experts from across Canada
to provide practical solutions to your most pressing concerns:

• ANALYZING the Supreme Court case, Little Salmon/Carmacks to understand consultation’s role in modern treaties
• DEVELOPING new and helpful strategies for creating consultation protocols
• KNOWING what the role of tribunals/boards are in light of Alcan
• STRUCTURING and implementing Impact Benefit Agreements
• LEARNING what “accommodation” practically means & analyzing this duty inWest Moberly
• GAINING insights from case studies involving the Métis, Inuit and other communities
• ENSURING adequate consultation especially considering environmentalconcerns

Also, take full advantage of the forum by also attending our pre-program workshops: Fundamentals of
Aboriginal Law: Duty to Consult and Accommodate” and “Key Litigation Strategies Specific to Aboriginal
Law”and our post-program Master Class, “Developing a Model Impact Benefit Agreement.”

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from experts and network with your peers!
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

For More information Please visit or call:

Telephone
Call to speak directly to our Customer Service team, 1-877-927-7936 -or- 416 927-7936
http://canadianinstitute.com/aboriginal_events/AboriginalLaw.htm 

TOMBS OF THE VANISHING INDIAN

 

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre proudly welcomes 
a Native Earth Performing Arts/Red Diva Projects production 
Tombs of the Vanishing Indian 
by Marie Clements 
Directed by Yvette Nolan 
With Keith Barker, Falen Johnson, Nicole Joy-Fraser, Martin Julien, PJ Prudat, Michelle St. John and David Storch
Set Design Jackie Chau 
Composer Jennifer Kreisberg

March 9 - 27, 2011 

Three sisters and their mother are forced by the American government to relocate from Oklahoma to Los Angeles. As these four women try to reestablish
connections to a new land, they each find themselves lost. Inspired by true events, Tombs of the Vanishing Indian is a poetic excavation of the lost stories
of displaced Aboriginal people. 

This show marks the reunion of Yvette Nolan and Marie Clements, seven years after their award-winning production of The Unnatural and Accidental Women at Buddies. 

Previews March 9 
Opens Mar 10 
Runs to March 27 
Shows Tues - Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm

For more information and show times visit:
http://www.buddiesinbadtimes.com/show.cfm?id=602 

 

Winter Sharing Social and Potluck

Time	Saturday, February 26 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location	SOADI Head Office - 8 Clairmont Street Unit 2, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 1R1
More Info	Come EAT SOME FOOD ( and BRING SOME FOOD!) Bring your HAND DRUM! Bring your WATER DRUM! Bring your RATTLE!  Come SING, DANCE, and LAUGH! SOADI will be hosting a Winter Sharing Social and Potluck on Saturday February 26th. This will be a fun gathering for all people to enjoy the evening with lots of singing, dancing, and EATING!  Members of the community have offered to come out to explain and demonstrate songs and dances for the people. If you would like to come out and show the people a song or a dance you are more than welcome to come out! If you would like to come out just to hear the singing and watch the dancing then come out on Saturday February 26th.  Doors open @ 5:30 pm Eat @ 6:00 Start the Social @ 7pm  PLEASE COME OUT AND LETS ALL HAVE SOME FUN TOGETHER!  If you have any questions please contact John Henhawk at 289 241 9629 or youth@soadi.ca

9th Annual Toronto Aboriginal Business Association (TABA) Entrepreneurial Awards/ Nomination
 
On Thursday March 17, 2011, the Toronto Aboriginal business community will recognize outstanding achievements by
Aboriginal entrepreneurs and youth at the 9th Annual TABA Awards. Invited guests will come from the Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal business communities as well as representatives from all levels of government.This year the Awards are
presented by RBC, part of its ongoing commitment to Aboriginal entrepreneurship. Award segments include business youth,
businesswoman and businessman of the year. The TABAs are a special project of the Aboriginal Business Resource Centre
(ABRC) of the Miziwe Biik Development Corp.For more information contact Kenn Ross at 416.591.8727 or at
kross@miziwebiik.com. To Download a Copy of the “Toronto Aboriginal Business Association Entrepreneurial Awards
Nomination Form” please email kross@miziwebiik.com       

Nomination deadline is February 28, 2011.

SPRING/SUMMER ARTIST RESIDENCY AWARD 2011

Applications are being accepted until March. 31, 2011
Awards will be announced in early April, 2011

Beginning your career as an emerging artist can be tough, which is why Spark Box Studio is offering 
FREE RESIDENCIES to fine art students and emerging artists. This residency opportunity is a unique
way for young and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, learn
about career-building opportunities, and develop an understanding of the art world from a business perspective.

About the Award

Six emerging artists will receive a one-week residency between the months of May – August, in Prince Edward
County. The selected applicants will be able to work in the studio using Spark Box Studio’s equipment and resources,
and have access to career guidance from local community members. 
Spark Box Studio has created these awards as a career building opportunity for young emerging artists.
Participating in a residency is of value to you as it builds on your artistic career, gives you time to focus on a project in a professional
artist studio and allows you the opportunity to connect and learn from other artists. For more information or to
apply visit: http://sparkboxstudio.com/award/

Inclusion Works ’11 National Aboriginal Recruitment Fair

CONTACT: 

• One community reference (character reference)
• At least one school reference (instructor, counsellor, advisor)
• An approximate 500 word essay (no longer) about what “inclusion” means to you.
• An updated resume.

Aboriginal People's Wellness in Canada:
Knowledge, Culture & the Importance of Context

Conducted in partnership between the Institute of Health Economics www.ihe.ca and 
The Institute of Aboriginal Peoples Health http://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8668.html

March 3-4, 2011
The Sheraton Ottawa
150 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Program Chair: Malcolm King, PhD FCCP, Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health

This one-day, invitational event will engage community experts and senior decision-makers involved in First Nations,
Inuit, and Métis health policy in Canada in a round-table discussion. This discussion aims to support the dialogue, bridging
ongoing community aspirations and future health related policy.

Networking Reception: Thursday, March 3rd, 2011                 5:00 - 7:30
Opening remarks: Dr. Malcolm King; CIHR Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health 

Presentation & Reading: Joseph Boyden; Giller Prize winner & Author of "Through Black Spruce" 
Moderator: Don Newman; Canada 20/20
Panel:    Dr. Madeline Dion Stout; Dion Stout Reflections
               Dr. Evan Adams; Aboriginal Physician Advisor

Roundtable Discussion: Friday, March 4th, 2011                     
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Setting the Stage: Cultural Context & Community Aspirations 
Knowledge Exchange Discussion: Presentation of Some Examples
Moving Forward: Identification of Principles & Priorities for Aboriginal Wellness Knowledge Exchange

     • Dr Malcolm King; CIHR Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health
     • Dr. Judy Barlett- Manitoba Métis Association 
     • Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill - McMaster University
     • Dr. Carol Hopkins- Native Addictions Partnership Foundation
     • Dr. Margo Greenwood - NCCAH 
     • Dr. Frederic Wien - Dalhousie University
     • Dr. Margaret Akan- All Nation's Hope AIDS Network
     • Dr. Ian Graham - CIHR Knowledge Translation
     • Dr. Jeff Reading- University of Victoria

The event is being conducted in partnership between the Institute of Health Economics www.ihe.ca and
the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples Health http://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8668.html.

For more information and to obtain registration links, please contact:
Caitlin Higgins - Registration and Logistics
Phone: (780) 436-0983 ext 231
Email: forum@buksa.com 
http://www.ihe.ca

Research "The Magic to Finding Employment"

Date: February, 22nd 2011 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This workshop will show participants how Research can be a positive and motivating experience. Participants will learn the
P.E.P. (Print, Electronic and People) technique to effectively gather research to move forward with their employment preparation.
Participants will have the opportunity during the workshop to use the P.E.P. technique to gather research related to their job search.

Please call to register (416) 591-2310 or email: reception@miziwebiik.com – space is limited.

Location
167 Gerrard Street East

Instructor
Denise Davad

Networking and Self Marketing

Date: February, 24th 2011 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Participants learn the importance of being able to talk about their skills and experiences in positive ways. Participants will explore
easy and effective ways to use networking skills to expand and maintain contacts  to create win-win situations. Participants will use
a self-assessment tools to identify their own networking skills.

Please call to register (416) 591-2310 or email: reception@miziwebiik.com – space is limited.

Location
167 Gerrard Street East

Instructor
Denise Davad

 

Second Career Information Session

Date: February, 28th 2011 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This 1 hour session provides clients with an introduction and overview of the Second Career program.  In addition clients will learn
about the application process, participant criteria and they will receive a Q & A document to take away. We will also open up the floor
for a question period at the end of the session.

• Friday, February 18th at  2:00 – 3:00
• Friday, February 25th at  2:00 – 3:00

Space is limited. To register, please contact Brenna Lafrance @ 416-591-1467 orbrenna@miziwebiik.com

Location
167 Gerrard Street East

Instructor
Brenna LaFrance


For more workshop, employment or training information visit:
http://www.miziwebiik.com 

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training – Job Opportunities
Title – Job Developer
Location: Downtown Toronto

Duties:
• Develop a strategy for marketing Aboriginal clients to employers in the GTA;
• Aggressively seek out a wide range of employment opportunities for Aboriginal people in the GTA;
• Develop employer leads through cold-calls, direct mail, personal contacts, and networking;
• Develop presentation and information package for employers on the benefits and considerations re: hiring
Aboriginal employees;
• Develop incentives and strategies to encourage employers to hire Aboriginal people, such as wage subsidy programs,
job shadowing, job placements, on-the-job training, volunteering, creation of subsidized training positions;
• Identify trade publications in which to place ads promoting the hiring of Aboriginal employees as well as Miziwe Biik
services for employers;
• Participate with Employment Counsellors in the case management process and job matching for available job postings;
• Monitor employers to ensure compliance with program guidelines;
• Participate in Project and Employment Services Department work planning;
• Participate in overall organizational planning as required and requested;
• Participate as Miziwe Biik’s representative on external committees that are relevant to the position and may be deemed
appropriate by supervisor;
• Prepare monthly written statistical and activity reports for supervisor, and as requested.
• Prepare information sessions with employers, training providers and clients.

Qualification:
• Person of Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit ancestry
• A minimum of two years successful experience in job development or equivalent experience;
• Extensive knowledge of employment and training programs offered within the Aboriginal community
• Excellent marketing, sales and negotiating skills;
• Must be a team player;
• Must be self-motivated;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Experience in developing presentation and information packages;
• Good computer skills, specific software applications such as data base, word processing, power point, and
ability to use the Internet;
• Access to a Vehicle an asset as this position does require travel within the GTA.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume in MS Word format via Email to:
Denise Davad
Email: denise@miziwebiik.com

Deadline Date for Applications: February 28, 2011


Employment Counsellor

Application Deadline: February 28, 2011

Send Cover Letter stating salary expectations and Resume via email to:
Attention: Denise Davad
Email:  denise@miziwebiik.com
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently manage an ongoing caseload of up to 100 clients
• Assist unemployed Aboriginal clients in the GTA to obtain employment
• Conduct intake interviews to identify client needs relevant to Employment Ontario and Miziwe Biik services

• Provide employment counselling using the common assessment process
• Work with each active job ready client to develop a return-to-work action plan
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies through 
in-house                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Pre-Employment Skills Development Programs and Employment Ontario workshops
• Advise clients of current employment opportunities, on-the-job training projects and  skills based training programs within the GTA
• Identify client suitability for Targeted Wage Subsidy and Job Creation Programs
• Assist clients with the application process for obtaining Band Funding for Academic purposes
• Identify opportunities for cost sharing initiatives with other funding sources
• Responsible for timely accurate case management including inputting interventions, action plans, updating, closing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           clients files in Contact IV Database and CAMs (Employment Ontario Case Management System)
• Responsible for ongoing follow-up with clients who are actively job searching and participating in skills based training programs
• Provide advocacy with regards to government support programs including Ontario Works, EI, ODSP, WSIB etc.

Qualifications:

• Able to consistently contribute towards department goals and objectives
• Must work well in a TEAM environment
• Knowledge of employers and grassroots agencies within the Aboriginal community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Ability to work one-on-one with clients  who may or may not have barriers to employment
• Competent assessing clients job readiness including providing assistance with cover letter writing, resume development job search techniques 
• and interview skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 and experience using electronic case management systems
• Detail Oriented with regards to case management including maintaining accurate client files
• Previous employment counselling experience an asset
• College Diploma or Certificate in Career Counselling an asset.
• Ability to respect confidentiality

Toronto School of Art is looking for an Instructor to teach the following
course for the Spring 2011 term:
 
824 Soapstone/Alabaster Carving – Spring 2011 – 6:30 to 9:30pm
 
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of carving techniques, materials and equipment as well as
be able to approach the class from a classical to contemporary perspective. Preference will be given to candidates with an
established or actively developing exhibition history – along with a record of teaching experience.
 
Letter of application should address the candidate’s general qualifications and be accompanied by a curriculum
vita detailing educational background, exhibition history and teaching experience. In addition please submit an artist
statement, teaching philosophy, ten to twenty images as jpg files on a CD and an image list. Please also include names
and contact information of two references.  Please send to:

Curriculum Coordinator
Toronto School of Art
410 Adelaide Street 3^rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1S8
416.504.7910
www.tsa-art.ca
elizabeth@tsa-art.ca
Applications will be reviewed commencing March 18, 2011 and may continue until the position is filled.
 
TSA recognizes the creativity of all students and seeks to foster its development. In its programming, TSA aims to reflect the richness
and diversity of Toronto’s cultural communities.

Among its many attributes, TSA

The Toronto School of Art (TSA) is the longest running independent art school in Toronto.  As a contributor to the city’s cultural and artistic
fabric, TSA guides artists through all phases of their artistic development by offering:
·         An open, encouraging and responsive environment.
·         Diversity through a student body that reflects the multiculturalism of our city.
·         A teaching faculty who are active members of Canada’s professional arts community.
·         Introductory courses and skill-building classes plus specialty programs for portfolio development, fine art, digital art and private
           practice support for launching meaningful art careers.
·         Small classes, with hands-on study of both traditional skills and contemporary practices.
·         Accessible and central location, right in the heart of Toronto’s thriving arts community.
 
 
 

Native Earth Performing Arts

Ongoing Opportunities

Actors, Dramaturges, Designers, Stage Managers: submit headshots and resumes and/or portfolios for
consideration at any time to Artistic Associate,associate@nativeearth.ca

Playwrights/Choreographers and Creators: submit completed, production length scripts or
interdisciplinary proposals for consideration at any time to Artistic Director,
Yvette Nolan,  yvette@nativeearth.ca

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ANDPVA
601 Christie Street, Studio 171
Toronto Ontario, M6G 4C7
T: 416 535 4567
F: 416 535 9331
E: executive.andpva@gmail.com
www.andpva.com
 
Office Contacts
 
Executive Director- Wanda Nanibush- wnanibush@gmail.com
Executive Assistant- Leslie McCue- executive.andpva@gmail.com
Partnership Facilitator- J’net Cavanagh- jnet@andpva.com
Community Outreach Coordinator-David Deleary- andpvaoutreach@gmail.com





MEET THE STAFF



          
              Executive Director                        Executive Assistant
                     Wanda Nanibush                                                                   Leslie McCue
                   
  Partnership Facilitator                                                   Community Outreach Coordinator
           J'net Cavanagh                                                                                          David Deleary



Visit: www.andpva.com 





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