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The Children Have to Hear Another Story: Alanis Obomsawin

Name: The Children Have to Hear Another Story: Alanis Obomsawin
Start: 2023-11-25T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-11-25T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Art Museum at the University of Toronto – University of Toronto Art Centre

November 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Children Have to Hear Another Story is a groundbreaking retrospective that celebrates the lifework of Abenaki filmmaker, artist, and activist Alanis Obomsawin, one of the most acclaimed Indigenous directors in the world. The exhibition will feature unprecedented access not only to Obomsawin’s films but also the archives related to their production. Presented decade by decade, it is a comprehensive overview of her films, artworks, prints, and music along with ephemera, documents, and media coverage that provide new insight into her work.

The exhibition is organized by Richard William Hill and Hila Peleg and made possible through a partnership between Haus der Kulturen der Welt, the Art Museum at the University of Toronto, and Vancouver Art Gallery in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, and by the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Embassy of Canada, Berlin, and CBC/Radio Canada. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Additional project support has been provided by ISO (Indigenous Screen Office).

Admission Details

Ticket Info: Admission to the exhibition is free. Public programs are free with registration.
Email: artmuseum@utoronto.ca
More Info: Opening Reception Wednesday, September 6, 6pm–8pm University of Toronto Art Centre Join the Art Museum for the public opening reception of The Children Have to Hear Another Story: Alanis Obomsawin. Opening remarks will take place at the Art Museum's University of Toronto Art Centre in University College at 7pm. No registration required. Artist and Curatorial Tour: Alanis Obomsawin and Richard Hill Saturday, September 9, 2pm–4pm University of Toronto Art Centre A guided, public tour of the exhibition with Alanis Obomsawin and exhibition co-curator Richard William Hill, Smith Jarislowsky Senior Curator of Canadian Art at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Registration required. Art Crawl with ImagineNATIVE Wednesday, October 18, 4pm–10pm Visit local artist-run centres and see national and international exhibitions featuring Indigenous artists who continue to push the boundaries and expectations of what Indigenous storytelling is. Stops include Onsite Gallery, A Space, TSV, YYZ, Bachir-Yerix, and the Art Museum. The Art Crawl ends with a closing party at the AGO. Registration required. Alanis Obomsawin: In Conversation with Cameron Bailey (R.K. Teetzel Lecture, University College) Thursday, November 16, 4:30pm–6pm University College In conversation with Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival, Alanis Obomsawin will speak about her lifework, Indigenous storytelling, and activism through her films, drawings, and music. Registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. For the most up-to-date information about public programs, visit artmuseum.utoronto.ca/programs/