DAY 1: SEPTEMBER 12
Indigenous Wisdom, Play, and Artful Connections

9:30-10:30 AM REGISTRATION AND OPENING
10:45-11:45 AM

CONVERSATION
Reclaiming Creativity: Reflecting on Our Societal Relationship with Art and its Influence on Mental Health
Facilitators: Veronica Johnny and Melissa Foster
Engage in dialogue to explore the cultural impact of art on mental well-being, addressing how hierarchical colonial perspectives have undervalued creative expression.

11:45 AM-3:00 PM INTERACTIVE STATIONS
Play, Make and Connect

Discover and engage with our stations to find respite, inspiration, and creative connection.
12:00 AM-1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00-1:30PM

MEDITATION & STRETCH

1:00 -2:00 PM

MENTORSHIP
Mentorship Hives: Connecting Art, Play, and Professional Growth
Facilitators: Julián Carvajal and Paddy Leung
Through group sessions, you'll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and receive guidance from both peers and mentors.
 

WORKSHOPS
The Power of Collaboration
Facilitator: Paola Gomez, Muse Arts
Delve into and reflect upon the principles of collaboration, its defining characteristics, while also gaining insights into the existing power dynamics within groups.

Making your own Art Kit
Facilitator: Karen Harkins, Clark Centre for the Arts
Discover a fresh way to connect with people through an interactive storytelling adventure packed into a box!

Felted Journeys
Facilitator: Kat Singer
A demonstration of felting techniques, discussing history, material ethics, mindfulness, and neurodivergence.

2:15-2:45 PM

MEDITATION & STRETCH

2:15-3:00 PM

PRESENTATION
Legal Labs: Self Employment for Artists Receiving Income Support

Facilitator: Glamma Kimaiyo, SKETCH
Discover strategies to maximize income and asset exemptions tied to arts grants, empowering artists to earn and retain more without compromising social assistance supports.
 

MENTORSHIP
Mentorship Hives: Connecting Art, Play, and Professional Growth

Facilitators: Julián Carvajal and Paddy Leung
Through group sessions, you'll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and receive guidance from both peers and mentors.
 

WORKSHOPS
The Power of Collaboration

Facilitator: Paola Gomez, Muse Arts
Delve into and reflect upon the principles of collaboration, its defining characteristics, while also gaining insights into the existing power dynamics within groups.

Felted Journeys
Facilitator: Kat Singer
A demonstration of felting techniques, discussing history, material ethics, mindfulness, and neurodivergence.

3:15-4:00 PM CLOSING AND NETWORKING

 

DAY 2: SEPTEMBER 13
Art as a Catalyst for Climate Action 

 

9:00-9:45 AM REGISTRATION AND WELCOME
9:45-10:15 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Julius Lindsay, David Suzuki Foundation

Gain an understanding of how art can serve as a potent instrument for conveying both the urgency of the climate crisis and the promise of sustainable solutions.
10:30-11:15 AM PRESENTATION
Exploring Culture's Role in Climate Action: CreativePEI a case study

Presenter: Emma Bugg
Uncover the potential of arts organizations in addressing climate change through a mixed methods approach and proposing a preliminary impact framework for wider application.
11:30 AM-12:30 PM LUNCH
11:30 AM-12:00 PM MEDITATION & STRETCH
12:30-1:30 PM

MENTORSHIP

Mentorship Hives: Intersection of Climate Change and Art
Facilitators: Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone and Jaene Castrillon
Delve into how art can address climate challenges, discussing projects, sharing insights, and forging connections that cultivate both artistic and environmental growth.

12:45 AM-3:00 PM INTERACTIVE STATIONS
Play, Make and Connect

Discover and engage with our stations to find respite, inspiration, and creative connection.
12:45-2:00

PANEL
Harmonizing Art and Climate Action: Illuminating Pathways to a Sustainable Future

Moderator: Nehal El-Hadi
Panelists: Bonnie Devine, Vladimir Kanic, Adam Quang, Cole Swanson
An engaging discussion that explores the dynamic interplay between artistic innovation and sustainability, shaping a greener future through the lens of creativity.

1:30-2:30 PM MENTORSHIP
Mentorship Hives: Intersection of Climate Change and Art

Facilitators: Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone and Jaene Castrillon
Delve into how art can address climate challenges, discussing projects, sharing insights, and forging connections that cultivate both artistic and environmental growth.
2:15-3:00 PM

ARTIST TALK
Exploring Science and Art with Charmaine Lurch

Delve into how art can address climate challenges, discussing projects, sharing insights, and forging connections that cultivate both artistic and environmental growth.

GROUP DISCUSSION
Unleash Action in Breakout Working Groups

Discuss and innovate creative approaches to champion climate action.

MEDITATION & STRETCH

3:15-4:00 PM CLOSING AND NETWORKING