It’s not generally expected that the topic of resilience and the discussion of trauma will shut down an entire organization. Yet, in Vancouver on September 20, 2013 one school – The Emily Carr University of Art & Design will – do exactly that.
This post is about:
- An arts community’s support of healing in trauma
- Emily Carr University of Art & Design’s participation in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Canada)
- Aboriginal* Gathering Place at Emily Carr
* Canadians now refer to the original peoples of the continent, which you and I grew up calling Indians, and then aboriginals, as 1st Nations. On this part of the continent it is most correct both politically and culturally.
The institute is closing down to honour its Aboriginal constituents, [Read more…]
