ARTIST
Featured Artist
Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer IIIis a member of the Kainai Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy. His main profession is as an artist/illustrator with over 40 years of experience. He devotes a lot of time as an educator, an entrepreneur, and an environmental and political activist, utilizing Blackfoot Ecological Knowledge and protocol.
He currently operates Naapi’s Garden and Katoyiss Seed Bank and teaches at the Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society. He is member of the Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association, the Oldman Watershed Council, a board member of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association and a partnership agreement with Parks Canada, Waterton Lakes.
Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer III
ABOUT
About CITAP
The Community Integration Through Art - Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP) research study is a multi-year project that will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate an arts-based social-recreational peer support program. The research study has been developed in partnership with the Ninastako Cultural Centre, who will also play a key part in the design and content of the program.
This free program would involve regular meetings where participants will:
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gather together
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share a meal
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learn an art or craft from a local artist or craftsperson
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learn about Blackfoot language or culture
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engage in informal discussion on various topics, such as:
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health
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wellness
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resources
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free services available in the city
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and much more
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Participants will also be able to visit with each other, Elders/knowledge keepers, invited professionals/service providers, and members of the research team.
The goals of this program are to create a sense of community and belonging, enjoy being creative, gain useful information, and build positive relationships.
The CITAP program is open to anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other demographic factor. All we ask that all participants be respectful and open-minded to building friendships.
All art supplies and food will be provided by the research team.
APPROACH
How we work
Through our partnership with the Ninastako Cultural Centre, the CITAP research study is grounded in Blackfoot worldviews. Using two-eyed seeing to incorporate both Indigenous and Western research methods, we will co-create this program with our participants. Sessions will always include an element of Blackfoot language or culture, even if the day's art project is not a traditional Blackfoot art form.
Relationships are at the heart of the Blackfoot worldview, and relationships are how we will build a sense of community. This program is for anyone who wants to build community, improve their sense of belonging, and break down barriers between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the Lethbridge Area. All are welcome; we just ask that respect and kindness be given freely to one another.
SCHEDULE
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TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying
I want to co-create CITAP with participants, so we can all have a safe place to create, heal, and build relationships.
Jami - CITAP Lead Researcher
At CITAP we can be ourselves, form new connections and learn from others. We also have the opportunity to develop and explore our creativity.
Amy - Student Research Assistant
A place to learn, a place to make friends, and a place to feel like you belong.
Jarred - Student Research Assistant
Affiliations
The CITAP program is being created through the collaboration between Lethbridge College's Centre for Public Safety Applied Research and the Ninastako Cultural Centre.
The project is being funded by a College and Community Social Innovation Fund grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
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