Jamii most recent visit to Pikangikum was from January 19th to 29th 2024. Isorine Marc, Jamii's Alchemist, and Eray Guler, Videographer, produced a series of new video portraits of emerging artists, community leaders and Elders. In the Spring of 2024, the production team has been finalizing the videos that we are sharing with The Esplanade and the Pikangikum communities, and beyond.

Thank you to Kyle Peters, Angel Quill, Denzel Quill, Harold Keeper and Amie Owen for sharing their stories with us and with you. Stepping in front of the camera and opening up takes bravery. We are grateful for the trust established these past few years between our communities and our people.

As always, a special thank you to Eenchokay Birchstick School for welcoming us in Pikangikum.

 

WHAT’S NEXT in our intra-community collaboration?

In June 2024, Jamii invites two emerging artists from Pikangikum – photographer Maddy King and painter Amberlee King to The Esplanade in Toronto to share their work with our community. Special thank you to the Ontario Arts Council and RBC Emerging Artist program for making this possible!