Skwaabeywis. [shqua-bae-wiss]. Ojibwe origin. Noun. Meaning: Flame-Keeper.
One who tends the sacred fire, allowing others access to medicines, healing and deeper connection.
THE BAR INSTITUTEThe BAR Institute, by Alex Martenstyn, teaches musical theory, contextual language, beat placement hierarchies, sound design, vocal technique, lyrical context, harmonic implications, live sound protocol, and much more to emerging, independent local artists.
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HEAL HER HEARTHealHerHeart.org, by Amanda Dookie, is an interactive website where women benefit from expressive, therapeutic writing around processing trauma and transition, sexual and physical abuse, childbirth, loss, motherhood and relationships, in a healing environment.
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OUTLIVEOut Live, by Tahoy James, is a still image and film project meant to showcase and unite a community of mothers who carry the burden of having to worry about their sons, and whether they will outlive them, as police brutality continues to reach its high point.
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PICK“Pick", by Alicia Harris, is a short, fictional drama about an 11-year-old black girl who decides to wear her afro to school for the first time, on picture day. The film follows her throughout the day, as she deals with subtle racist comments from both classmates and teachers alike, fuelled by ignorance.
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ASANTE FILMAsante Film, by Eric Asante (Erik Flowchild), will be producing two of his most powerful music video projects: "Man Enough", a song that speaks to redefining how society views + interprets masculinity, and "Some Days" a reflective record about self-acceptance.
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WHAT'S NEWExciting News to Come as our
2016 Skwaabeywis Recipients Continue the Developmental Stages of their Incredible Projects! Stay Posted for Details. |
PRETTY WINGSPretty Wings Dance Mentorship Project, initiated by Jena Alma, is a FREE 5-month program geared towards marginalized + vulnerable young women, that explores healing through movement. Learn More.
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DREAM HOUSE COLLECTIVEThe Dream House Collective, founded by Pierre Pharaoh, is a youth-led grassroots initiative that aims to provide support and opportunities for visual artists, producers, performers, dancers, designers + much more.
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STUDIO RETREATStudio Retreat is a multi-disciplinary music training program led by Keita Juma, with a current focus on honing and developing studio engineer skills in the lives of talented young people, hosted in CPT's music studio.
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PAST THESE STRUGGLES EPJermaine Henry is social ARTrepreneur who is passionate about inspiring people to self-actualize. Past These Struggles explores a very powerful message of overcoming with resilience through the power of love.
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16BARSFounder Jae Lejit created 16BARS to provide music education, artist development, business expertise and mentorship to youth, based on the Five Elements of Hip Hop.
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GRASSROOTS YOUTH COLLABGrassroots Youth Collaborative supports young organizers/youth-led initiatives with a focus on anti-oppression, social justice, and art, through networking opportunities, capacity development & collective advocacy.
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