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Jaime Black Morsette – Visit to Nelson
October 3 @ 10:00 am – October 4 @ 1:00 pm
WKMS would like to invite you to meet, Métis artist and activist, Jaime Black-Morsette. In partnership with the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery there will be a ReDress exhibition ceremony, community feast, and arts workshops.
Schedule of Events for October 3rd:
10am- meet at Cottonwood Park (801 Railway Street)
10-11:30am – cedar gathering, words, and walk to NMAG
11:30-12pm – Jaime Black-Morsette Talk – Space is limited but all are welcome
12-1pm – Laneway between NMAG and Post Office – Community Gathering – Snacks & drinks provided
October 4th:
Clay pot making workshop with Jaime Black-Morsette from 10am-12pm at Kokanee Park at the group use area (first turnoff before the creek)
Sponsored by the West Kootenay Métis Society and the Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery (NMAG)
Jaime Black-Morsette will lead the community in creating a small clay pot using locally sourced clay that will be provided. The creation of these pots will be a part of Métis knowledge sharing and land-based teaching.
The pots will be created and returned to the lake.
Please wear appropriate clothing.
All are welcome!!!
To find out more information about Jaime Black Morsette and her work visit her website here: