Item - 2020.AA7.7
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee on October 16, 2020. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.
AA7.7 - Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee received the item for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Jenn Goodwin, Programming Supervisor, Arts and Culture Services, Economic Development and Culture, gave a presentation on the ArtworxTO - Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021.
Summary
Joe Sellors, Project Manager, Economic Development and Culture, will give a presentation on Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021 - and provide an update on projects that will acknowledge the Indigenous history, present and future of the land they are situated on; self-determination, freedom of expression, equitable access to resources, and greater influence over public art practices; and that Indigenous communities and creators must be at the centre of the decision-making process for any Indigenous-focused project.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/aa/bgrd/backgroundfile-157197.pdf
Motions
That the item be received for information.