Archer Pechawis Artist-in-Residence, 2012/2013.“We often hear our political and cultural leaders speak of the importance of education for the youth in our communities, yet what we so frequently neglect are the gaping holes in our own knowledge. The term “New Media” has been bandied about for nearly two decades now, yet we in the arts rarely know what this mysterious term actually means, let alone what implications it has for us as artists, for our respective mediums, or as a force of change in our traditional cultures. My intent is to de-mystify digital media and empower workshop participants to embrace new technologies in their art practice.” Archer’s presence made possible through the |
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Keith Barker Playwright-in-Residence, 2012/2013.Keith Barker is an actor/director/youth facilitator who launched his playwriting career with The Hours That Remain through Native Earth while facilitating the Animikiig (then Young Voices) Program and Weesageechak festival. This play premieres through a co-production between New Harlem Productions and Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company in October 2012, in Saskatoon and Toronto. We are proud that this will be the production to launch the new Aki Studio Theatre. Barker will debut more of his writing at Native Earth throughout the season Keith’s presence made possible through the |
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