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Tour 150 to Visit Three Sunrise Communities
June 29, 2021
Manitoba’s Credit Unions are presenting Tour 150, featuring Nakatamaakewin: Bringing art to you! in partnership with the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and the Manitoba 150 Host Committee (Manitoba 150).
Tour 150 will travel across the province to communities this summer to celebrate Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the WAG. The custom, retrofitted tour vehicle will visit Ste. Rose du Lac on Tuesday, July 6, Brandon on Wednesday, July 7, and Treherne on Friday, July 9.
The vehicle is named Nakatamaakewin (na-kah-tah-MAA-kaywin), a Michif name gifted by Language Keeper and Elder Verna Demontigny, meaning “to leave something behind.” It will bring a culturally rich and diverse display of art to the participating communities.
The Tour 150 van is wrapped in the beautiful art of Inuit multidisciplinary visual artist Kailey Sheppard. Sheppard uses their art as a way to connect with and learn about their Inuit culture.
Details of Nakatamaakewin’s visits to Sunrise Credit Union Communities are:
|
Date |
Community |
Location |
Time |
|
Tuesday, July 6 |
Ste. Rose du Lac |
634 Central Avenue (North & across the street from branch) |
9 am – 4 pm |
|
Wednesday, July 7 |
Brandon |
2305 Victoria Avenue (Southeast corner of branch parking lot) |
10 am – 4 pm |
|
Friday, July 9 |
Treherne |
197 Broadway Street (back parking lot of branch) |
10 am – 4 pm |
Tour 150: Nakatamaakewin - Bringing art to you! incorporates both in-person and online components such as:
- An interactive, experiential exhibit that changes regularly.
- Contemporary art by artists from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada.
- The Inuit culture comes alive through prints, textiles, stone sculptures, along with audiovisual stories and Inuit voices.
- Educational resources on Inuit art and culture, and
- Engaging information about Manitoba 150.
With an eye on ensuring safety and respecting health restrictions determined by the Manitoba Government, Tour 150 provides a flexible, educational, and fun summer experience!
About Sunrise Credit Union
Formed in 2008, Sunrise Credit Union offers personalized service to approximately 33,000 members across 20 branches. Sunrise Credit Union serves Baldur, Boissevain, Brandon, Cypress River, Deloraine, Grandview, Hartney, Holland, Laurier, Melita, Minnedosa, Oakburn, Reston, Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake, Ste. Rose du lac, Strathclair, Treherne, Virden, and Waskada.
