Last Chance for Indigenous Youth to Register
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- Published on Friday, 24 July 2015 14:45
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Youth will benefit from the guidance and insight of main mentor, Mohawk spoken word poet, radio host, and media artist Janet Rogers. Guest mentors include Mohawk mash-up media artist and director Jackson Twobears, DJ Primitive, DJ Murge, as well as, Coast Salish territorial guides Cheryl Bryce and Eric Pelkey. Participants will gain insight and knowledge of the Coast Salish lands on which we live, which can become the basis of inspiration from which all creative processes will begin during the two-week intensive program. Creative explorations include but are not limited to: storytelling, creative writing, podcasting, music making, audio recording, performance, spoken word, and collaborations.
Eligible youth can apply now to attend Pacific Voices X-Change by completing the downloadable form at www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org. Submit the application form before July 27th by email to info@pacificpeoplespartnership, or by hard copy to:
Pacific Peoples’ Partnership
Suite 407 – 620 View St. Victoria BC
V8W 1J6
The results of youth-produced creative works will be presented at the Pacific Networking Conference September 25th during a community feast at the Songhees Wellness Centre, and at our One Wave Festival on September 26th. Creative works will be recorded for digital distribution and writings will be published in PPP’s Tok Blong Pasifik journal.
This program has been made possible by the partnership and support of Telus, FPCC (First Peoples’ Cultural Council), Media Net, The Province of British Columbia, CRD (Capital Regional District), CFUV (Victoria’s Campus Community Radio), and IGov (Indigenous Governance of University of Victoria).
“When I was a young artist, I knew it in my bones that I was an artist, what I didn’t know was how to become one. Eventually I became aware of residencies and fellowships designed to nurture young art passions. So now I am thrilled to be in a position with Pacific Peoples’ Partnership to help other young artists find their footing and provide meaningful inspiration to see them through their personal artistic dreams, goals and visions.” -- Janet Rogers, Lead Mentor, Pacific Voices X Change.
To learn more about Pacific Peoples’ Partnership please visit: www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org
For more information contact:
Alexandra Dawley
Program Development Coordinator
Pacific Peoples’ Partnership
(250) 381-4131
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