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We are excited to invite you to two upcoming events with MC Snow, the 2025 Mellon Artist-In-Residence.
An artist panel on Indigenous Art in Schools and Universities will take place on Thursday, March 27, from 4–6 PM in Arts-150.
An artist talk with MC Snow will take place on Thursday, April 3, from 1–2:30 PM in Macdonald-Harrington G-10.
MC Snow lives and works in Kahnawake and Tiotiake. His sculptures and paintings address the social challenges of living in a post-colonial climate of reclamation. It is with a determined vision for hope and search for the truth that MC wants to confront the reality of his own truth and reconciliation with his past. Themes of division, mistrust, adversity, and collusion slam against the force of truth, respect, honor, and loyalty. This continual push and pull of power that seems to sometimes tie us down, sometimes set us free. When not engaged in personal projects, MC is a big advocate for promoting the visual arts in the local school boards and universities.
Event Details:
1) Artist Panel – Indigenous Art in Schools and Universities
Date: Thursday, March 27, 4–6 PM
Room: Arts-150, McGill University
With MC Snow, Barbara Diabo, Thomasina Phillips, and Montreal Schoolboard Indigenous Support coordinator Kurt Kershl.
2) Artist Talk with MC Snow
Date: Thursday, April 3, 1–2:30 PM
Room: Macdonald-Harrington G-10
MC Snow will speak about his experience working with the McCord Museum on the 2023–24 “Presence of the Past” Exhibition. His original piece, “Tell Me A Story,” will be displayed on location.

Join us on February 26th to listen to Drew Hayden Taylor’s public talk as ISCEI’s writer in residence!

ISCEI, is pleased to invite you to a public performance by our Artist-in-Residence, Soleil Launière, on Thursday, September 12th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the East Field, Burnside Hall.

Originally from Mashteuiatsh, Soleil Launière is a multidisciplinary artist and director. She blends performance art, movement, theatre, and singing, drawing inspiration from the Innu world’s cosmogony and animal spirits. Her work weaves experimental audiovisuals, expressing thoughts on silence and universal languages.

In this performance, Soleil will use water as a symbol of healing and regeneration. Immersing herself in containers to evoke the depths of the seas, she will symbolize a connection with the Earth’s tears. Sounds captured underwater will invite the audience to experience them as if in the womb, fostering renewal and tranquility.

We hope you can join us for this unique and reflective event!

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 22nd, ISCEI will be hosting a public talk by Artist-in-Residence, Tiffany Shaw!

Please join us from 4-6pm at University Centre (3480 McTavish) in room 202.

We hope to see you there!

ISCEI is looking forward to hosting Knowledge Holder, Owisokon Lahache, for a public talk on Thursday, March 16th from 11:30-1:30pm. Owisokon’s talk will take place in University Centre (3480 McTavish) in room 203. We hope to see you there!

This Thursday, March 9th at 4PM, ISCEI will be hosting Writer-in-Residence, Greg Horn for a public talk. Please join us at University Centre (3480 McTavish) in room 203.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A wonderful article featuring ISCEI 2023 Writer-in-Residence, Greg Horn, from Neale McDevitt at the McGill Reporter!

Meet Greg Horn, McGill’s 2023 Mellon ISCEI Writer in Residence - McGill Reporter Award-winning journalist Greg Horn is McGill's Indigenous Writer in Residence for 2023

Residency opportunity for Indigenous artists at Usine C!

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L’USINE C OUVRE SA PREMIÈRE RÉSIDENCE EN ARTS AUTOCHTONES LORS DE LA SAISON 23/24 !

Ouvert à tous.tes les artistes autochtones et à toutes disciplines artistiques confondues, l’Usine C propose 6 semaines de résidence dans ses locaux pendant sa saison 2023/2024 !

Date limite de dépôt → 1er avril

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ISCEI is very excited to announce a series of upcoming events featuring the 2023 Artist-in Residence, Writer-in-Residence, and Knowledge Holder.

The series of talks from Greg Horn, Owisokon Lahache, and Tiffany Shaw are open to the public and no registration is required.

The Resident Luncheon on March 23rd is open to Indigenous students, staff, and faculty at McGill. We ask that you please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Announcing the 2023 ISCEI Artist-in-Residence, Tiffany Shaw and 2023 ISCEI Writer-in-Residence, Greg Horn!

Stay tuned for further details regarding Tiffany and Greg's public talks and activities on campus.

For booking requests from McGill staff and faculty, please email us at [email protected].