Indigenous Women Empowered to Make History on Canadian Banknotes through Native Women's Association of Canada's 'Change the Bill' Exhibition
January 23 2023 - 2:16PM
The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is proud to
announce the launch of "Change the Bill", a call to action that
aims to promote reconciliation through art. Despite being the
original inhabitants of this land, an Indigenous person has never
been represented on a permanent Canadian banknote.
The underrepresentation and marginalization of Indigenous women
in Canadian society is a longstanding issue that must be addressed.
Despite playing a crucial role in shaping the country's history and
culture, Indigenous women have been historically excluded from
mainstream representation. It is imperative that Canadians
prioritize and amplify the voices of Indigenous women in mainstream
media and representation.
In recognition of this important issue, The Local Gallery in
Toronto will host an exhibition from January 20th to 28th,
showcasing reimagined $20 bills by Indigenous artists, to raise
awareness and empower Indigenous women in Canada, in alignment with
the objectives of the Native Women's Association of Canada. These
pieces of art will serve to highlight Indigenous women heroes and
provide an opportunity to highlight the talents and contributions
of Indigenous women. Prints of the artwork will be available for
purchase for twenty dollars, with 100% of proceeds going to the
artist. This exhibition serves as an important step towards
recognizing the significance and contributions of the Indigenous
population and provides an opportunity to support and uplift
Indigenous artists.
"Change The Bill is not just about placing an Indigenous woman
on a banknote, it is about recognizing the contributions and
significance of Indigenous women in Canada and creating a more
inclusive society. Educating future generations about the
contributions of Indigenous women and fostering a deeper
understanding and appreciation of their significance creates a more
just and equitable society for all Canadians," said Lynne Groulx,
CEO of NWAC.
The power of art as a tool for social change and cultural
understanding is well-documented. Museums and galleries around the
world have long recognized the impact that art can have on people
and society. From shaping the cultural mosaic of mankind for
centuries, art continues to be a powerful means of influencing
humanity. The Native Women's Association of Canada enlisted the
expertise of TAXI, a leading North American brand experience
agency, to shine a light on the underrepresented and marginalized
Indigenous women in Canadian society.
This campaign launches at DesignTO, Canada's leading and largest
platform that curates' exhibitions, presentations, and educational
programming. For more information and to purchase artwork, visit
the Change the Bill website at https://changethebill.ca/. Click
here to watch the introduction video.
Follow the campaign on social media using #ChangeTheBill and
@NWAC_Canada on Instagram.
ABOUT THE NATIVE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is a National
Indigenous Organization representing the political voice of
Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people in Canada,
inclusive of First Nations on and off reserve, status and
non-status, disenfranchised, Métis and Inuit. An aggregate of
Indigenous women's organizations from across the country, NWAC was
founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote and foster the
social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Indigenous
women within their respective communities and Canada societies.
ABOUT TAXITAXI is a North American brand and
customer experience agency that connects brands with consumers
through creativity, technology, and culture. Its principal offices
are in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and New York. For more
information, visit agency.taxi. TAXI is part of the VMLY&R
network and a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
Roselie LeBlancroselie@sparkadvocacy.ca604-928-3233
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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