‘(official denial) trade value in progress’

An ongoing interactive project initiated by artist Leah Decter, curated by Jaimie Isaac, and activated collaboratively, ‘(official denial) trade value in progress’ enacts exchange and elicits dialogue about contemporary conditions of settler colonialism and processes of decolonization and reconciliation in Canada.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC EVENTS

 Nov 17:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus

PUBLIC EVENTS:        

Sewing Action, noon-2 in the Aboriginal Gathering Place

Public Talk: Jaimie Isaac and Leah Decter, 2:30 pm rm D124                 

Hosted by: The Fine Arts Department and the Aboriginal Gathering Place

Nov 23:

Emily Carr University of Art and Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island

PUBLIC EVENT:

Sewing Action, 7-10 pm, at the Aboriginal Gathering Place
Hosted by: Lois Klassen & Michelle Sound Perich

Nov 24

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

PUBLIC EVENT:

Sewing Action, 2:30 – 5:20 in the Saywell Hall Atrium

Hosted by: First Nations Studies and the English Department

If you’re interested in hosting an event in Vancouver and area between November 18 and 28 please let us know.

We are always looking for individuals, communities and/or organizations to host events/actions for the project in other locations as well. To find out about hosting a sewing action or providing a venue for exhibition or response collection go to: 

http://www.leahdecter.com/official_denial/how_to_participate.html