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Aarin’s work in this exhibition is a slideshow of photography titled “All My Relations“. Aarin uses photography as a way to share the joy and beauty of All Our Relations as well as her love and connection to her Mother, the Earth. The photographs you see in this exhibit express the joys found during the difficult journey Indigenous people experience reclaiming identity, culture, and connection to Land.
Aarin grew up with a foot in three worlds: one in her Mother’s Algonquin community of Shabot Obaajiwan First Nation, another in her Father’s Algonquin community of Snimikobi First Nation and finally, the third in the world of her colonial heritage which has given her a unique perspective on the world and the changing climate of today.
Aarin lives and works in her traditional unceded territory with her three young daughters. She grew up hunting, fishing, camping and connecting with Mother Earth, and is raising her daughters to have that same passion for the Mother that sustains us all.
Aarin’s passion for living in balance with Mother Earth has led her to a 20+ year career with Parks Canada where she currently holds the title of Indigenous Liaison, working to reconnect other Indigenous Peoples to the Land and to help bring untold histories to the historic sites of Eastern Ontario.
Aarin uses photography as a way to share the joy and beauty of All Our Relations as well as her love and connection to her Mother, the Earth. The photographs you see in this installation express the joys found during the difficult journey Indigenous people experience reclaiming identity, culture, and connection to Land.
It is a great honour for Aarin, to be able to present her photographs alongside the extraordinary artwork of her Aunt Trudi, who is such a gifted artist bringing forward the old ways of honouring animals and culture through her work.
Trudi works with paint, quills, feathers, shells, hide and other found objects that reflect her deep connection to her culture, to Mother Earth and the brothers and sisters – the animal spirits she honours with her work. Each piece is unique and Trudi’s passion for reclaiming her culture shines through.
Trudi Knapp is a Two-Spirit self-taught Algonquin Anishinaabe artist from Shabot Obaajiwan First Nation. Trudi spends a great deal of her time bringing Anishinaabe culture back to her community through her artwork and her passion for bringing people together.
Trudi lives and creates within her traditional unceded Algonquin territory, honouring animals from this same region. She travels to various events sharing her knowledge and artistic gifts freely, helping to bring awareness to those who experience her work.
Trudi is one of the key organizers of the Silver Lake Traditional PowWow and shares her knowledge with any who are interested, whether it be fellow Indigenous community members or non-Indigenous people who want to learn more..
The artwork you see here today shows her deep connection to her culture and Mother Earth and the brothers and sisters — the animal spirits, she honours with her work. Each piece is unique and Trudi’s passion for reclaiming culture shines through.
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