{"id":50832,"date":"2019-10-05T11:39:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-05T17:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/?p=50832"},"modified":"2021-02-12T09:19:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T16:19:37","slug":"art-exhibition-celebrates-the-work-of-making-treaty-7-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saitjournalism.ca\/thepress\/2019\/10\/05\/art-exhibition-celebrates-the-work-of-making-treaty-7-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Art exhibition celebrates the work of Making Treaty 7 Society"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bringing everyone together: <\/strong>Chantal Chagnon, member of the Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, is a musician who sang ‘The Creator Song’ to kick off the group’s art exhibit. (Photo by {Micah Alexander}\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

[dropcap]C[\/dropcap]algarians came together Sept. 18 for the second year in a row to show support for the work created by local indigenous artists.<\/p>\n

The Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society hosted its second art exhibition at CSpace. Miriam Fabian is the continuing curator of the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are giving these incredible indigenous people a chance to be seen and heard,\u201d said Fabian.<\/p>\n

Many local indigenous artists were there to display and speak about their work to Calgarians.<\/p>\n

The purpose of Making Treaty 7 is to produce an event of both international and local interest, and to demonstrate the potential for change and transformation for all people.<\/p>\n

Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on the historical significance of the events at Blackfoot Crossing in 1877, and effects of Treaty 7 to date.<\/p>\n

Making Treaty 7 has more exhibitions coming up in October, January and May.<\/p>\n

The exhibition kicked off with Chantal Chagnon singing and making music. She sang the Creator Song and played her drum.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this circle, everyone is one. We are strong people coming together,\u201d said Chagnon.<\/p>\n

In an interview Chagnon said that Making Treaty 7 has made her feel good in the last two years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI call Treaty 7 my home. I feel accepted, loved and appreciated. This place makes all of us feel heard. I\u2019m thankful to be given this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Creative Art Director Justin Many Fingers thanked the guests for showing love to the artists. He described the artists as courageous.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was fostered here, I became an artist and performer. And now I have watched this group of people grow, shape and shift and I am so thankful,\u201d said Many Fingers.<\/p>\n

The exhibition was spread over three floors and included different art pieces such as paintings, photography, paddles and sculpture.<\/p>\n

Autumn Whiteway, one of the artists had many pieces in the show.<\/p>\n

Whiteway has been painting for just over a year and considers making art one of her favourite hobbies. She is a full-time archeologist in Calgary.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was actually wiping dirt off of my face before walking into the exhibit,\u201d she said in an interview.<\/p>\n

Many artists were featured, including one who was 13 years old.<\/p>\n

Approximately 70 per cent of the pieces were up for sale, for prices ranging from $100 to $1,500. All the money went to the artists.<\/p>\n

Making Treaty 7\u2019s goal is not to raise funds, or attract attention. Rather, it hopes to gain acceptance and appreciation from all Calgarians.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe care about gaining…appreciation towards our fearless artists,\u201d said Fabian.<\/p>\n

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The main attraction: <\/strong>One of the paintings that attracted crowds at the Making Treaty 7 Society art exhibit on Sept. 18 at CSpace in Calgary.\u00a0 (Photo by {Micah Alexander}\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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