Islands of Decolonial Love: A Reception and Readings.
January 12, 2024 at 6pm (readings at 6:30pm)
Aboriginal Gathering Place at Emily Carr University of Art + Design

In celebration of Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s groundbreaking short story collection, writer & filmmaker Justin Ducharme explores key excerpts that are points of influence and research for his upcoming directorial feature film debut SEVENTEEN. Featuring live monologues by Shane Sable, Madelaine McCallum, Monday Blues and Tarene Thomas, selected and directed by Ducharme.

Presented by the Libby Leshgold Gallery + Aboriginal Gathering Place in conjunction with Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s sold out Hopper Lecture Theories of Water – Using Michi Saagiig Nishnaabe Consciousness to Dismantle the Present Moment.

Reception is free and open to the public; no registration required.