Join us to open the reciprocity garden. Rooted in the concept of wâhkôhtowin, a Cree word for interconnectedness, the garden is a multi-year project that brings together ideas of nature, sustainability and community care.
On May 31, we will launch the garden for the first time with an intimate program featuring a talk between our curators and local artist Justine Jenkins, a seed/seedling exchange and sketching session with the artist.
Additionally, this launch is the first collaborative project for our newest curatorial team member, Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild, the TD Curator of Indigenous Creativity. We will begin our program with an introduction and an opportunity to meet Alaynee to learn more about her impact at the AGA.
1pm Arrivals
Welcome and Introductions
Remarks
Elder Blessing
Artist in Conversation with Curators Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild, Sara McKarney and artist Justine Jenkins
Seedling Exchange
Sketching with Justine
3pm Program Concludes
*In the event of rain, we will move the program into the AGA’s Main Hall.
About The Reciprocity Garden | ᐋᐧᐦᑰᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ(wâhkôhtowin): The idea of “reciprocity” is often considered through the lens of trade, but what if we think about it more broadly? That is, reciprocity as general acts of goodwill with the intention of fostering a stronger community. The garden tries to accomplish this by embodying the Cree idea of wâhkôhtowin, a connection to all that surrounds us. Together we all benefit from taking the time to consider what we sow, be it plants, ideas, dreams, or relationships.
Organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta. Curated by Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild, TD Curator of Indigenous Creativity, and Sara McKarney. Presented by the Poole Centre of Design.