Indigenous Art Installation
Through Indigenous art, we aim to tell the story that celebrates the rich history of pioneering Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada and honour the role of Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists.
Birch Bark Canoes and the History of Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Through the story of birch bark canoes, we hope to honour the role that Indigenous entrepreneurs have played in shaping Canada’s economic history.
The canoe building process
The canoe building process starts on June 24 and finishes on September 5, working four days per week.
Waterdancer's Mi'kmaq Arts (external link, opens in new window)
Harvested and split 700 plus feet of spruce roots
38 cedar canoe ribs & canoe gunwales
Harvested birch bark & collected hardwood for the wooden pegs
All images © 2021 Todd Labrador and Melissa Labrador. @toddlabrador (external link, opens in new window)
Contact:
Sana Mulji, Senior Advisor, External Relations and Inclusion at sana.mulji@torontomu.ca