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One year ago today, June 21, 2011, was the date of Grandfather William Commanda's last physical visit to Asinabka, Victoria Island.
national aboriginal day
June 21, 2011 |
While June 21 is a day of celebration, it is important to note that Aboriginal communities face enormous challenges while the Harper Conservative government continues to look the other way.
National Aboriginal Day at the National Gallery of Canada
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr.
Ottawa, ON
Canada
45° 25' 51.1716" N, 75° 41' 52.6524" W
See map: Google Maps
Discover works by Aboriginal artists, and learn about aboriginal cultures through story-telling with Nathalie Coutou and Luce Bélanger. Join in hands-on art-making activities with local artist Mark Seabrook who will demonstrate his painting techniques and share his passion for art. Collaborate with other families to create a large-scale artwork in fabric, inspired by the work of Norval Morriseau.