99 DRUMS were made by hand and shipped to Victoria BC, where 99 volunteer activists formed a drum circle around the court house and they used the drums to express their frustration and distrust of the justice system while planting the seeds of peace and goodwill. There was a big party and the drums were signed by the volunteers. The drums were collected and brought to Vancouver after the installation at Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe Native Arts, where 99 other volunteer activist formed a drum circle around the court house there.
The 99 DRUMS traveled from Victoria to Halifax and stopped at the major centers, clearly demonstrating our power to achieve change and secure authority over those who claim to serve us. When the tour was complete the drums were auctioned off and the proceeds were donated to various charities.
Neto Native Arts was pleased to feature Ms. Shelley Niro with "Scenes from the Six", a collection of photography, aluminum castings, acrylic paintings and a lithograph. The exhibit ran from November 14, 2007 through to April 18, 2009.
During November 14-18, 2007 we debuted afternoon and evening screening of both short award winning films such as: "Honey Moccasins", and "It Starts with a Whisper".
Ska-Ni-Kwat presents two Traditional Iroquois beaded outfits, newly made through an international project involving participants of all ages, ethnicities, and national identities. Working together in the Tradition of sharing, compassion and peace, hundreds of individuals helped create the finished garments. The exhibit is the brainchild of Mr. Samuel Thomas and Lorna Thomas-Hill, a mother and son artistic team who are enrolled as members of the Lower Cayuga Band of the Iroquois Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve.
