Trade Me The close encounters between First Nations people, the Hudson's Bay Company and the fur trade history of Canada and are explored by artist Keesic Douglas. The artist navigates through the constructed image of “Indian” with a mixed media installation that includes documentation of the artist performing a canoe voyage up the Humber River to the Hudson Bay Company HBC store. Upon destination Douglas attempts to trade the famous HBC blanket for the return of his great grandfather’s pelts. His act parodies the fur trade in Canada, a history that led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the oldest Canadian company but at the destruction and expense of First Nations cultures. Event Dates January 28 - March 19, 2011 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Address Organization: Urban Shaman: Contemporary Aboriginal Art Urban Shaman, 203-290 McDermot Avenue Hours Artist Talk:Friday, January 28 @ 7pm.Opening Reception:Friday, January 28 @ 8pm - 11pm.Exhibition Hours:Tues - Sat 12:00pm - 5:00pm Accessibility Yes Contact Information Phone: 204.942.2674 URL: http://www.urbanshaman.org Ticket Information Free admission, Artist in Attendance Back.
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203-290 McDermot Avenue @t fur trade history, fur trade in canada, contemporary aboriginal art