A Welcoming Invitation

We invite arts organizations, artists, and community members to come together in a spirit of respect, curiosity, and shared responsibility. This gathering offers a space to listen, learn, and build relationships grounded in allyship and understanding.

Led by Dr. Terri-Lynn Brennan and Christine Friday in partnership with ArtsBuild Ontario, this session will explore how we can collectively support Indigenous creative spaces and strengthen our roles as Treaty partners.

About the Session

This interactive working session focuses on the intersection of allyship, Indigenous creative spaces, and self-determination. Together, we will:

Explore how arts organizations can build respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous artists and communities
Reflect on organizational practices and how they can better support Indigenous sovereignty and self-determined spaces
Learn from the guiding principles of the Two-Row Wampum and the Paddling Upstream framework
Develop approaches rooted in humility, respect, and deeper cultural understanding

This workshop also marks the culmination of a four-year Indigenous Creative Spaces Project—bringing together Indigenous artists and leaders from across Ontario to share knowledge, strengthen networks, and support the growth of Indigenous-led creative spaces.

Join Us

This is an opportunity to be part of an important and ongoing conversation—one that centres Indigenous voices, honours relationships, and supports a more inclusive and equitable future in the arts.

All are welcome. We look forward to gathering with you.

Registration required. Space is limited.