Date: Friday, November 12, 2021
Time:
Tour at 1:00 pm
Vehicles departing ECAH at 9:30 am, vehicles return to ECAH around 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC
Suggested Age: Teen or Adult, the exhibit presents themes of colonialism, racism, Indigenous trauma and topics that some may find challenging.
Travel Options:
OPTION 1 - Make your own way to Campbell River and meet the group for the tour
OPTION 2 - Sign up as a driver* and receive an honorarium for your driving
OPTION 3 - Sign up as a passenger* and be paired with a driver
* ECAH will require a drivers abstract from ICBC.
* Passengers must sign a release waiver.
Course Description | Curator Tour of Humour as Medicine
Join our ECAH network for a guided tour of Humour as Medicine, presented by the Campbell River Art Gallery. Led by curator Jenelle M Pasiechnik, the group will experience the exhibit through the eyes of the curatorial vision and participate in an optional discussion activity. Learn more about Jenelle.
Humour as Medicine
Humour as Medicine presents the work of contemporary Indigenous artists Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda’xw), Lori Blondeau (Cree/Salteaux/Metis), and Hjalmer Wenstob (Nuu-chah-nulth) in an exhibition that exemplifies how humour can be a powerful coping mechanism for trauma and emotional distress. Underpinning the show is the goal to explore humour as a tool for healing, activism, and open communication.
Read the full exhibit description.
Fees & Options
OPTION 1 - Make your own way - $20.00 to participate in the guided tour
OPTION 2 - Driver - no fees, drivers will receive an honorarium
OPTION 3 - Passenger - $30.00 (members) $40.00 (non-members)
Supplies
Optional: Bring a found object or an object with some meaning to the tour. We will participate in an activity and discussion around the objects.
Bring a lunch and some snacks, the drive to Campbell River is quite long and we will not make lengthy stops
COVID-19 Safety Measures
Proof of vaccination is required by all participants
All participants must pre-register, no drop-ins will be permitted
Participants must wear a mask at all times inside vehicles and during the tour
Hand sanitizer will be provided upon entry
Accessibility
The Campbell River Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible. We welcome service animals.
The drive to Campbell River is long and we cannot guarantee your comfort if you are a passenger. We are hoping to keep this event accessible and carpool, however this will mean sitting for a long time in a vehicle. Please plan accordingly.