The Art of Reconciliation project explores how young adults feel about reconciliation and helps them express those feelings through art. Some of that artwork will be created for the general public to interact with and possibly inspire them to reflect on their own feelings about reconciliation as only art can do. 
 
Benefits to Participants:
  • $250 honorarium provided for the completion of the program and participation to the documentation (see below);
  • Work with skilled Indigenous and non-Indigenous mentors and teachers;
  • Receive valuable training about art making, reconciliation and Indigenous justice;
  • Showcase artwork at a public art exhibit;
  • Receive a certificate of completion and be publicly recognized for your contributions to the program.
All art making materials will be provided free of charge thanks to our program sponsors. No prior art making experience is required but it is certainly welcome.

Indigenous and non-Indigenous young adults are welcome.  Participants will be selected to ensure representations from all cultural backgrounds.  Organizers will take extra care to reach out to communities who tend to be underrepresented through our participating partner organizations.  Participation is limited to ages 18-29, living in the CRD and Greater Victoria area.

We are documenting this project to share with other communities who may want to lead their own versions of the Art of Reconciliation. Documenting the project will show why more reconciliation-based programs are needed and the impact of these activities.

Participants will be invited to document and report their attitudes, thoughts and feelings around reconciliation throughout the program. The University of Victoria will oversee the collection of this material and comply with the Human Research Ethics Board.

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