Reconciliation Through Art: September 26, 2024
In partnership with the University of Calgary Indigenous, Local & Global Health Office, hosted in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Where: Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB
Doors Open: 5:30 pm
Begins at: 6 pm
About the film:
Located in the Cumming School of Medicine’s Health Sciences Centre, the Indigenous Mural brings warmth, vibrancy and images of Indigenous medicine, health, and healing. This documentary explores the inspiration behind the mural and highlights how it sparks needed dialogue between Indigenous and Western medicine as a pathway towards reconciliation for the Cumming School of Medicine.
The Cumming School of Medicine's Indigenous mural highlights how art is a powerful catalyst for reconciliation. The panel will explore opportunities and strategies for art to build meaningful relationship between Indigenous and Western medical systems.
FREE admission and popcorn, seating is first-come, first-serve.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Aleem Bharwani, MD
Dr. Aleem Bharwani is the founding director of the UCalgary Pluralism Initiative – a leading transdisciplinary applied research, education, and innovation hub focused on helping us live well and create well together. Dr. Bharwani is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in Public Policy, a physician (internal medicine), and associate professor at the University of Calgary. He is a celebrated educator, an internationally recognized leader, a scholar-diplomat, and an active citizen who has served on a variety of community and corporate boards.
Mackenzie Brown
Mackenzie Brown is a First Nations Cree woman from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, currently residing in Mohkinstsis, Calgary. She is a performer, drummer, singer, multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and advocate. Mackenzie and her mom perform as “Warrior Women”. They drum and teach Internationally with schools, festivities, organizations and more. Along with drumming, Mackenzie is also an avid multidisciplinary artist utilizing many mediums such as acrylic, beadwork, leatherwork and murals.
Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe, MD
Dr. Lynden (Lindsay) Crowshoe is a Blackfoot primary care physician and researcher, member of the Piikani First Nation, Associate Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean Indigenous Health at the University of Calgary (UC) Cumming School of Medicine (CSM). He has experience leading provincial, national and international research teams focusing on primary care, public health and health education. In research, he brings together and bridge multiple disciplines of knowledge including health, clinical, social sciences, professional health education and Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
Arzina Jaffer
Arzina Jaffer is a medical student and researcher at the University of Calgary who has been actively involved in the Indigenous mural project for the past five years. Working alongside Laine Grace, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, she has co-led efforts to secure funding for the mural and its augmented reality overlay. Arzina is now leading a community-driven research project focused on understanding how the mural influences student experiences and their engagement with the faculty. Through this work, she hopes to inspire her peers to develop a deeper appreciation and respect for Indigenous knowledge and its role in healthcare.
Sean Smith
Sean Smith is a Film & TV professional working as a director, cinematographer, editor. His most recent work includes APTN's "Red Earth Uncovered" (director, cinematographer, editor) and "Hoop Nations" (writer, cinematographer). He has worked in these departments on several award winning documentaries, music videos, commercials, and television specials. His short film about part of his Métis family history “Mary Mackagonne”, which he wrote and directed, was an official selection of both the 2019 Calgary International Film Festival and the 2020 Edmonton International Festival of Winter Cinema. Sean is a graduate of SAIT’s Film & Video Production program. He is Red River Métis and is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
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