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Maldewin Weskijinu / Blood Soaked Soil Public Launch

Friday, August 24, 2018, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gardiner Museum
111 Queens Park
Toronto, ON, M5S 2C7
Canada

All are welcome to attend the free public launch of Maldewin Weskijin.

Artist, writer, and illustrator Louis Esmé (Mi’kmaq, Acadian, Irish) is a Two-Spirit, non-binary person, and co-founder of Titiesg Wîcinímintôwak Bluejays Dancing Together Collective, which gathers knowledge, stories, and desires for re-urbanized Two-Spirit people and their relations.

They have created eight distinct clay areas in the Gardiner to represent the eight Mi’kmaqi districts. Made during a six-month residency at AkinCollective's studios, these districts feature conical vessels that reference ancestral Wabanaki forms. They are activated by visitors and through an audio installation by musician Christa Couture.

Event, Exhibition

Akin Kids Kite Making Workshop

Saturday, August 18, 2018, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Sorauren Park
289 Sorauren Avenue
Toronto, ON, M6R 2G4
Canada

Love Languages and Prioritizing Platonic Intimacy by Akin x 187

Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

187
187 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON, M5T 2L4
Canada

Exploring the importance of intimacy and support of friendship and community, artist Rebecca Zala will explore the 5 Love Languages Model of Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, and Gifts as they relate to platonic relationships through a workshop and group discussion. Awareness of eachother’s Love Languages helps us understand both how to express our own needs, and how to meet the unique needs of our loved ones.

Event, Workshop

Akin D.I.Y. Comics School Meeting #2

Monday, August 6, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Akin St Clair
1747 Saint Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON, M6N 1J4
Canada

Hey you! Ya you, the one with the comic book head, if you are interested in continuing your education and development as a cartoonist and in helping others do the same, please come out and join us Monday, August 6, from 7pm to 9:30ish at the Akin St. Clair Studio in the “Don’s Meats” building at 1747 St. Clair Avenue West.

Akin Vitrine Galleries featuring Rebekah Andrade

Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Akin Vitrine Galleries

Introducing our August/September Vitrine Gallery artist, Rebekah Andrade. Rebekah is a member of our Akin King studios and her installation, 'Propositional Forms' will be on exhibit in our galleries located at 1485 Dupont and 1747 St. Clair Avenue West over the next two months.

Event, Exhibition