Archive

Archive for the ‘Aboriginal’ Category

AHA MEDIA was pleased to meet Jadeon Rathgeber, Aboriginal Artist and Carver in Vancouver Downtown Eastside on Saturday Jan 9, 2010

January 16, 2010 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA was  pleased to meet Jadeon Rathgeber, Aboriginal Artist and Carver at Interurban Gallery  and Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts in Vancouver on Saturday Jan 9, 2010

See Jadeon Rathgeber’s story in his own words in Common Ground Magazine

http://www.commonground.ca/iss/222/cg…

See more about Jadeon Rathgeber’s mother Pat Bruderer and The Ancient First Nation Art of Birch Bark Bitings & Transparencies
http://www.halfmoonstudios.com/

————————————————————————————————————————————————————

In this video, Jadeon Rathgeber introduces himself and his art show Make It Real at Interurban Gallery in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

———————————————————————————————————————————————————-

In this video, Jadeon Rathgeber speaks about his mother Pat Bruderer’s Birch Bark Bitings at Interurban Gallery in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

———————————————————————————————————————————————————–

In this video, Jadeon Rathgeber speaks about his art piece which represents his sister at Interurban Gallery in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

See description of Jadeon Rathgeber’s art show in
Indn Arts ‘n Action Make it Real

January 7 to January 30, 2009

Wednesday to Saturday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Interurban Gallery, One East Hastings, Vancouver

http://www.decentreforthearts.com/ind…

Evening Events

January 19

To Honour Our Mother: Do Our Stories Lie with Farley Mowat

Matriarch and elder Ilse Schweder Bruderer Clements joins with her daughters and grandchildren to tell their stories and explore the consequences of story and historical manipulation and exploitation, with particular focus on the stories of Farley Mowat as they pertain to them. This is about setting the record straight in art and history.

January 20

Opening Night: Bruderer Fashion Show Musical Performances

Indigenous inspired fashions by Sandra and Pat Bruderer, as well as up and coming designer, 19 year old Heather Williams. Musical performances by Tara Willard and Camillia.

January 21

Birch Bark Biting: One of the Rarest and most threatened Indigenous art forms.

Pat Bruderer is one of the last remaining practitioners of this art form, bringing it to a level of articulation never before witnessed in history. Single layers of bark are painstakingly harvested, then folded and bitten with the teeth to produce elaborate stories and patterns. Discussions about history, traditional uses, as well as participatory demonstrations.

January 22

Hereditary and Traditional Perspective: Conversations on issues of the day

Come listen and participate in conversation with traditional peoples and spiritual leaders about the issues facing us all.

January 23

She Keeps The Door Sandra Bruderer & Splitting The Sky with John Boncore
In Conversation

This dynamic couple will be presenting their views and current work, including Splitting the Skys upcoming historic court case pertaining to the war crimes of George W. Bush, as well as readings from their book.

January 27

Make it Real: Authenticating and protecting indigenous art forms

Conversations with people involved in the indigenous arts movement discussing the recognition, authenticating, and support of First Nations arts and crafts. Panelists include Pat Bruderer, who as worked on this issue for years, and guest keynote presenters working on behalf of Norval Morrisseau, including: Gabe Vadas (Weekan) who was Norvals agent for 20 years; Bryant Ross of Coghlan Art who continues to represent Norval for over 20 years; and Mark Anthony Jacobson.

January 28

Food, Clothing, Shelter, Youth, Art

What does our future look like? Conversations surrounding our collective future, with particular focus on the necessities of life and the plight of todays youth, finding our way back to a meaningful existence. Jadeon Rathgeber will discuss his experiences and perspective from his own life, and will be joined by Thom Evans with analysis of the big picture.

January 29

Five Ring Circus: The Olympics portraying a false image of indigenous reality

Conversations exploring false images in promotion and culture, with particular focus on the Olympics and the realities facing indigenous peoples

January 30

INDN ART ‘N ACTION FINAL SALE AND AUCTION

Includes art by Mark Anthony Jacobson, Pat Amos, Jadeon Rathgerber, Cyrile Derrick
All events take place at the InterUrban Gallery at One East Hastings at 7:30 p.m

AHA MEDIA is pleased to attend Pigeon Park’s Grand Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES ) on Tuesday Dec 15, 2009

December 16, 2009 2 comments

AHA MEDIA is pleased to attend Pigeon Park’s Grand Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES ) on Tuesday Dec 15, 2009

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
www.vancouverparks.ca

“The fences are coming down”

The Pigeon Park renewal project is substantially completed, The removal of the fencing represents the return of this important public space to the community.

——————————————————————————————————————————-

In this photo and video, Sarah Blyth of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation welcomes us to Pigeon Park’s Grand Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Tuesday Dec 15 2009

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or —Facebook.com/AprilFilms

——————————————————————————————————————————————–

In this photo and video, A speech is given where Beverly Dobrinsky and Carnegie Village Choir are invited to sing at Pigeon Park’s Grand Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Tuesday Dec 15 2009

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

In this photo and video, Beverly Dobrinsky and Carnegie Village Choir sing at Pigeon Park’s Grand Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Tuesday Dec 15 2009


This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

——————————————————————————————————————————————-

In this photo, Hendrik Beune of AHA MEDIA and Ellen Woodsworth – Vancouver City Councillor watch the performance by Carnegie Village Choir

——————————————————————————————————————————————————

In this photo and video, Terry Hunter, Joseph Pepe Danza and DTES Samba Band play at Pigeon Park Grand Re-Opening in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Tuesday Dec 15, 2009

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

——————————————————————————————————————————–

In this photo, Dalannah Gail Bowen of  Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts  sings

———————————————————————————————————————————–

In this photo, Andrea Reimer  – Vancouver City Councillor chats with Constance Barnes – Vancouver Park Board

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Hungry Folks line up for Chili, Cheese Scones and Hot Chocolate at Pigeon Park

———————————————————————————————————————————-

In this photo, Garvin Snider gives his thoughts on the new Pigeon Park

Please see all 35 photos on our Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahamedia/sets/7215762288446

AHA MEDIA ‘s First “Holiday Themed” Film in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with LifeSkills Centre members

December 15, 2009 1 comment

AHA MEDIA began producing their first “Holiday Themed” Film  in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with  members of LifeSkills Centre – a drop in centre run by PHS

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

AHA MEDIA is thankful for the opportunity to make a film through great support from our Artistic Mentor Christoph Runne, staff at LifeSkills Centre and PHS who provides us space,  high end cameras and gear as well as ongoing training in Art, Media and Filmmaking! 🙂

Producing Short Satirical/Parody films is one of the reasons why AHA MEDIA came together in the first place! 🙂 – To do positive community engagement while educating others on the social justice issues of our Downtown Eastside neighborhood

Lights, Cameras, ACTION! 🙂

—————————————————————————————————————————————————–

In this photo is Andrew Lavigne with Hendrik Beune. Andrew is one of AHA MEDIA’s mentors

http://www.andrewlavigne.com

Andrew Lavigne is  also Directing a movie  which has AHA MEDIA as one of the story lines and includes great insights into social media, social justice, Vancouver Downtown Eastside and the Olympics!

http://www.WGHTheMovie.ca

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

In this photo, Hendrik Beune takes “roll call” with LifeSkills Centre members interested in acting

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

In this video are members from LifeSkills Centre getting ready for AHA MEDIA First “Holiday Themed” Film Shoot in Vancouver Downtown Eastside

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

——————————————————————————————————————————————————–

In this following photo is April and Hendrik  – in a serious moment before the camera! 🙂

——————————————————————————————————————————————————

In this photo, the cast reads their lines while April stands by 🙂

————————————————————————————————————————————————-

In this photo, Hendrik and Clyde of AHA MEDIA stand with Andrew Lavigne after being out in the cold weather to film our scenes!

Community March to Stop the ‘Olympic Kidnap the Homeless’ Act at Hastings and Carrall Streets in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES ) Sunday Dec 13, 2009

December 14, 2009 Leave a comment

In the following photo and videos, Community March to Stop the ‘Olympic Kidnap the Homeless’ Act at Hastings and Carrall Streets in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

“The ‘Assistance’ to Shelter Act Must Be Stopped!

A coalition of DTES community groups and allies including CCAP, Streams of
Justice, IOCC, VanAct and DTES Power of Women Group are hosting a march
against the Olympic Kidnapping Act, which allows police to detain and
use force on homeless people to compel them into shelters.

*Rally to Stop the ‘Olympic Kidnapping Act*

SUNDAY DECEMBER 13 @ 3:30 PM-5:00PM
POLICE STATION (312 MAIN STREET, AT CORDOVA)

These videos were filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

Below are two photos of Vancouver Police questioning folks on steps of Vancouver Art Gallery

Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father

November 7, 2009 1 comment

Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father who was involved in community services for a very long time.

Below are photos and video of Alvin and his hand drawn Aboriginal artwork  prints to be used for fundraising for Harm Reduction in Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Alvin and Aboriginal Art

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

Alvin and WAHRS

Alvin and Aboriginal Art 2

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Below are photos and video of Alvin Clayton who dedicates his art to be used as the WAHRS ( Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society) banner at LifeSkills Centre in loving memory of his father who was very involved in community service in his Nisgaa home nation up North in B.C.

Alvin and the WAHRS Banner

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

Alvin and WAHRS members