Alumni Café: Reclaiming Relations & Private Gallery Tour
**Please note that in-person spots are sold out.
Livestream is still available!**
If you require assistance, please email alumni.woodsworth@utoronto.ca.
Reclaiming Relations: An Alumni Café Lecture & Private Gallery Tour
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Paul Cadario Conference Centre, University College
15 King's College Circle, Toronto ON M5S 3H7
5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
The lecture will be livestreamed for those who cannot join us in person.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, learning, and connection.
Led by Professor Mikinaak Migwans, this thought-provoking lecture will explore the deep history of Indigenous materials collected by Western museums, the movement of repatriation, and how cultural reclamation nurtures stronger relationships.
After the lecture, enjoy a private, after-hours gallery tour of the UC Art Museum, featuring the captivating exhibition: Otherworld. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to engage with the art in an intimate setting guided by experts.
Evening Schedule:
- 5:45 PM: Doors open, light refreshments served
- 6:10 PM – 7:00 PM: Lecture by Professor Mikinaak Migwans (Livestream available)
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Exclusive gallery tour
Professor Mikinaak Migwans
Professor Mikinaak Migwans is a member of Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History, and Curator of Indigenous Art at the University of Toronto. Their research delves into the politics of place-making, bridging the land and museum, with a special focus on textile arts in Anishinaabe territory.
With experience spanning institutions such as the Great Lakes Research Alliance for the Study of Aboriginal Arts & Culture, the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, and the National Gallery of Canada, Professor Migwans brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to Indigenous art and cultural reclamation. Their work explores the intersections of art, knowledge, and identity, offering unique insights into the role of cultural objects as teachers and tools for restoring relationships.