[BCMA] The Enduring Power of Smoke Signals - Thursday, October 25, 2012

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Laughing "Irregardless": Multimedia Aboriginal Humour
A series of public programs to complement the exhibition co-curated by Peter
Morin and Dr. Martine Reid,
Carrying on ³Irregardless²: Humour in Contemporary Northwest Coast Art, at
the Bill Reid Gallery.

Curated and moderated by Aboriginal filmmaker, Loretta Todd, the programs
are part of the SFU Public Square events.
 
Thursday, October 25  6:00 ­ 8:00pm
The Enduring Power of Smoke Signals and the Making of an Iconic Character
Fletcher Challenge Theatre, SFU Vancouver
515 Hastings Street, Vancouver
Admission by donation (suggested donation $5.00)
 
 
L: Dr Evan Adams. R: Duncan McCue
 
Following a screening of Smoke Signals (written by Sherman Alexie), Dr. Evan
Adams (Sliammon), BC Deputy Provincial Health Officer and actor, will
discuss with Duncan McCue (Anishinaabe), CBC, the enduring power of story
telling and how humour helps deal with difficult realities of family
matters.

Flyer Attached. 

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Next in the Series:
November 15, 6:00 ­ 8:00pm
Media artist Victor Masayesva (Hopi) explores the serious side of humour
with Michael Nicoll Yaguhlanaas (Haida) Manga artist, cartoonist and
political activist.
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Exhibition Information:
Carrying on ³Irregardless²: Humour in Contemporary Northwest Coast Art
Through March 17, 2013
An exhibition that marks a new beginning in appreciating Northwest Coast
indigenous humour through a rich and provocative range of works by 28
accomplished Northwest Coast artists. Presented by the Bill Reid Gallery of
Northwest Coast Art open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.
www.billreidgallery.ca
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Regards,
Meredith Areskoug
-- 
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 2G3
T  604.682.3455
F  604.682.3310
www.billreidgallery.ca

Gallery Hours: Wed ­ Sun, 11am ­ 5pm

Feature Exhibition: Carrying on ³Irregardless²: Humor in Contemporary
Northwest Coast Art  September 12 to March 17, 2013

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The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is an initiative of the Bill
Reid 
Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization.


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