Entry is by voluntary donation, pay what-you-can, if-you-can at the door, or participate in our Basket Raffle, with proceeds from both going to support the Cradleboard Collective.
We will be serving Bannock & Tea throughout opening hours.
The artwork used in the branding was created for this event by the Deanna Therriault from Fort William First Nation. These inspired original pieces will be available at the Basket Raffle!
Closed visits are available for professional teams, youth groups, and tribal councils Friday, May 9th & Monday, May 12th. Please inquire with Shannon at sanderson@ingaged.ca
The Cradlekeepers project began over a decade ago, when founder Shirley Stevens undertook a personal journey with her daughter, Cree, to find a lost cradleboard deeply meaningful to their family. Since that time, Shirley has received hundreds of cradles, each one often representing multiple generations of infants carried and family stories.
This project is a completely organic grassroots movement led by Indigenous Women, and it has blossomed into an archive worthy exhibition that touches families, communities and whole Nations. These cradles carried children, and now carry history, cultural revitalization, and communal memories.
The Cradleboard Collective is a testament to many things - the dedication and advocacy of women, the cultural legacies of motherhood and storytelling, and the powerful intersections of race, gender, and art.
Come visit this powerful collection Mothers Day weekend!
