FAQs
How are Studios operating during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Protocols are shifting regularly and often vary from province to province and community to community. As such, we are adjusting COVID-19 protocols alongside schools and communities on a case-by-case basis and in response to their circumstances.
- Advanced booking Please contact us to find out about future availability for Studios.
- The N’we Jinan Festival is on hold until further notice.
- Online tutorials - If you’re interested in learning more about the artists we work with and learning a new creative skill at the same time, visit our YouTube page, where you’ll find short creative tutorials
Is my school ready to host a N’we Jinan Studio?
A number of important elements will support the success of a Studio experience in your school.
Select a studio:
Integrative Arts
Ensure Your School Can:
- Provide a classroom/studio space to work in throughout the duration of the Studio.
- Assign a Studio coordinator from your school who can communicate with the N’we Jinan team and assist with organizing Studio logistics.
- Confirm that the Program Coordinator is available to attend inPath training (specific dates to be discussed). All training will take place virtually until further notice.
- Choose a teacher, administrator or support staff who will collaborate with the artist to help promote the programming, recruit students and act as a liaison between the school and the community. This person should also be available to attend Studio workshops.
- Provide a staff member to support all extracurricular/after school sessions (this does not have to be the Program Coordinator).
- Identify local artists and/or Knowledge Keepers who will work with students during the Studio to advise, develop project ideas, and/or carry out the art project.
- Provide housing for the inPath artist for the entire duration of the Studio.
- Provide a Program Coordinator who can support long hours (10-12 hour days) during the weeks of the Integrative Arts Studio.
- Please note that we only offer the 12 week Studio experience to schools who have previously hosted a 3 week Studio.
Mobile Production Studio
Ensure Your School Can:
- Provide a classroom/studio space to work in throughout the duration of the Studio.
- Assign a Program Coordinator to communicate with the N’we Jinan team and assist with organizing Studio logistics. This person will need to have capacity to support long hours (10-12 hour days) during the week of the Mobile Production Studio.
- Choose a teacher, administrator or support staff who will collaborate with the artist to help promote the programming, recruit students and act as a liaison between the school and the community.
- Assign a vehicle and driver for the students for the music video production.
What is the N’we Jinan Festival?
- All Studios culminate with the N’we Jinan Festival, bringing over 300 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit youth together where they have the opportunity to participate in creative workshops, exhibit their work, and perform in exciting venues.
- Youth gain access to a wide network of professional artists, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
- Although program costs do not include the expense of bringing youth to the Festival, we are committed to working with schools to find ways to subsidize the costs of travel and accommodation so we can welcome as many youth as possible!
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be hosting a festival until further notice.
How many assistants are required during the Studio?
- The number of assistants and support staff will vary depending on availability and programming.
What is the role of a Youth Artist Assistant (YAA)?
- The Youth Artist Assistant (YAA) role is designed to be fulfilled by older students or recent graduates who are interested or curious about pursuing a career in the arts. This paid role offers a unique opportunity for youth to develop skills in new artforms, administrative processes, and teaching techniques.
What does ‘locally responsive programming’ mean?
- Throughout the Studio experience, inPath artists work with Youth Artist Assistants (YAAs) as well as local artists and Knowledge Keepers employed to help strengthen connections between projects and communities.
- By listening and learning, we centre youth voices and feedback and ensure that local perspectives and Indigenous ways of knowing are respected and embedded in our programs.
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