INTENTIONAL GATHERINGS

indigenous Deaf community

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Black and white. Several people gather around a campfire with a teepee in the background.

Crystal, an Indigenous woman, addresses a crowd while Torrie looks on.

A young woman wearing a red plaid jacket grins widely and poses for the camera.

An older Indigenous woman converses with a small group of people.

A few people handle a long thin log as part of the teepee lowering ceremony.

A small group of people stand among the still-upright teepee logs, bringing one log gently down to the ground.

A group of folks mingle in front of a large white teepee.

A further-away shot of the gathered crowd next to a white teepee. Two people address them with their backs to the camera. One of them stands on a stump wearing a bright Indigenous patterned jacket.

A large crowd gathers around a campfire while listening attentively to someone addressing them. They stand on a stump wearing a brightly woven Indigenous-patterned jacket.

Some folks sit and other stand among two white teepees.

We gratefully recognize Connect Society’s support and expertise in providing accessibility support for DeafBlind participants.

The Intentional Gatherings community consultation series was made possible with generous funding from Canada Council for the Arts’ Sector Innovation and Development program.