Mamawi "Together" Art Mural
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For the past several years, Pleasant Park Public School Parent Council has generously supported Aboriginal Awareness activities for students in the classroom and for its community to raise awareness of Aboriginal culture, traditions and history.
This year, Pleasant Park is undertaking a very special art project - The Màmawi Art Mural. The intent of this mural is to honour the survivors of the Residential School System and the important work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as a gesture of reconciliation.
Well known Algonquin Elder, artist and poet Albert Dumont will work with the students of the school, as well as some youth from nearby high schools, in a co-creation process to design and produce four large scale murals showcasing Canada’s four seasons that will be mounted on the exterior of the school.
Màmawi, the Algonquin word for “together”, was chosen to recognize the collaborative and symbolic nature of this project. Through Elder Dumont’s stories and the cooperative art process, the students will learn first-hand about Algonquin history, culture, and traditions while participating in this symbolic gesture of reconciliation.
The Pleasant Park Parent Council is partially funding the creation of the four large panels, but additional support of $8,000 is required to complete this project. As a committed member of the community, we ask you to consider donating to this historic project. On the back of this letter, you will find the different levels of support and associated benefits for your consideration. Tax receipts will be issued by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board for donations of $25 or more.
Your donation is an opportunity to not only support this youth engagement art project, beautify our school and community, but to also participate in this historic gesture of reconciliation.
We thank every contributor, and every donation will make a difference. Donations falling into the following categories will receive additional recognition as follows:
Ogishkimanisi (Osprey)
$25 - $99 Donation
- Recognition in program at unveiling
- Recognition on Parent Council website/newsletter
- Invitation to the unveiling ceremony
- Charitable Receipt
Kekek (Hawk)
$100 - $499 Donation
All of the above, plus:
- Recognition certificate to display in your organization
Misànci (Bald/Golden Eagle)
$500+ Donation
All of the above, plus:
- Recognition on signage at the school
For business donations, please contact Margaret Embleton at [email redacted]
(Tax receipts will be issued by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.)
Please honour the Survivors of Residential Schools and their families, First Peoples of Canada, and the historic work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission by supporting this meaningful gesture of reconciliation.
Thank you,
Margaret Embleton, Màmawi Project Lead
and
Guido Ronci, OCT - Principal, Pleasant Park Public School
This year, Pleasant Park is undertaking a very special art project - The Màmawi Art Mural. The intent of this mural is to honour the survivors of the Residential School System and the important work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as a gesture of reconciliation.
Well known Algonquin Elder, artist and poet Albert Dumont will work with the students of the school, as well as some youth from nearby high schools, in a co-creation process to design and produce four large scale murals showcasing Canada’s four seasons that will be mounted on the exterior of the school.
Màmawi, the Algonquin word for “together”, was chosen to recognize the collaborative and symbolic nature of this project. Through Elder Dumont’s stories and the cooperative art process, the students will learn first-hand about Algonquin history, culture, and traditions while participating in this symbolic gesture of reconciliation.
The Pleasant Park Parent Council is partially funding the creation of the four large panels, but additional support of $8,000 is required to complete this project. As a committed member of the community, we ask you to consider donating to this historic project. On the back of this letter, you will find the different levels of support and associated benefits for your consideration. Tax receipts will be issued by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board for donations of $25 or more.
Your donation is an opportunity to not only support this youth engagement art project, beautify our school and community, but to also participate in this historic gesture of reconciliation.
We thank every contributor, and every donation will make a difference. Donations falling into the following categories will receive additional recognition as follows:
Ogishkimanisi (Osprey)
$25 - $99 Donation
- Recognition in program at unveiling
- Recognition on Parent Council website/newsletter
- Invitation to the unveiling ceremony
- Charitable Receipt
Kekek (Hawk)
$100 - $499 Donation
All of the above, plus:
- Recognition certificate to display in your organization
Misànci (Bald/Golden Eagle)
$500+ Donation
All of the above, plus:
- Recognition on signage at the school
For business donations, please contact Margaret Embleton at [email redacted]
(Tax receipts will be issued by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.)
Please honour the Survivors of Residential Schools and their families, First Peoples of Canada, and the historic work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission by supporting this meaningful gesture of reconciliation.
Thank you,
Margaret Embleton, Màmawi Project Lead
and
Guido Ronci, OCT - Principal, Pleasant Park Public School
Organizer
Brigitte Caroline Lewis
Organizer
Ottawa, ON