Look out for the artwork of George Brown College graduate Emily Clairoux on the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) throughout June for National Indigenous History Month.
Clairoux is an artist from the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation and a graduate of the Community Worker program. Her piece called Mino Pimadiziwin – That Good Way (pictured) will be featured across the TTC system, wrapped on transit vehicles. Clairoux’s description on the TTC’s website says the piece “reminds many Indigenous peoples to walk in a good way or live in that good way.”
"As for what this means to me, it’s a huge accomplishment," she says. "When I was growing up, not a lot of people believed in me and I didn’t believe in myself. It is so validating to have been chosen to share my art with such a large audience."
Clairoux makes jewellery, tote bags and other items featuring her art, which her TTC profile says is inspired by her “community and teachings she’s picked up along the way.” She produces her work under Eagle Woman Arts (@eaglewomanarts on Instagram).
Indigenous Arts Festival at Fort York
The Indigenous Initiatives team at George Brown College is proud to be supporting the 2023 Indigenous Arts Festival as a community partner, supporting the local talent of DJ Shub and artist food payment through community food security project Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed the People).
The team will also be onsite at the event to share information about events, opportunities, knowledge sharing and services at GBC.
