Moses (Amik) Beaver - Other Projects

Moses has completed many individual and collaborative projects over the past few years (see biography link). Documentation and photos are only available for the more recent ones.

Apr-May 2007

How Bear Heart Woman Brought Truth Back to the People, April-May 2007 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"A collaboration between aboriginal artist Moses Beaver, photographer Stan Keesic and Lila Cano, CAHEP in conjunction with Ogden Community School, Thunder Bay. Legend by American writer Tamarack Song, adapted by Lila Cano and presented by students at Ogden School ... play; fire sculpture; community mural....funded by the Ontario Art Councils Aboriginal Arts in Education Projects Fund..."

Apr 13 2007

Agnew H. Johnston School, Thunder Bay, Ontario April 11, 12 and 13, 2007 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"The creation by grades 5-8 of a large eagle fire sculpture that went up in flames in the courtyard...a decorative baby eagle sculpture will remain at the school....."

Mar 2007

Woodland Spirits Film, 2007 2nd Place, People's Choice Award, Bay Street Film Festival, Thunder Bay, Ontario - featuring Moses Beaver...

"Three generations of Woodland (Anishinawbe) artists are featured in this documentary exploring the interconnections between modern and ancient art, the land, and the importance of the traditional Ojibway values of mentorship and teaching."

Mar 28 2007

8th Annual American Indian Art Scholarship Exhibit, March 5 - 28, 2007 (University of Superior, Kruk Gallery)

"...including works by Canadian Artist Moses Beaver.... one hour presentation by Beaver on his life, art and culture to University students."

2006

Love You Give, 2006 The use of background illustrations for this video were donated by Aboriginal Artist Moses Beaver...

"Love You Give is a dynamic hip hop music video developed by and for Inuit, Métis and First Nation youth to prevent violence and promote healthy equal relationships.Hip hop music is more likely to be seen as a contributor to youth violence than as a solution. But when fused with traditional Inuit, Métis and First Nation teachings and inspired by the hopes and fears of Aboriginal youth looking for ways to avoid getting caught up in the cycle of violence, the results are pure magic."

Nov 2006

10th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit, November, 2006 (Toronto Sky Dome, Rogers Stadium)

"... Canadian Aboriginal Festival and Pow Wow..."

2006

"A Spiritual Healing Journey", 2006, Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Center (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"... Involving the Youth at the Center, a large outdoor mural was designed with Aboriginal Artist Moses Beaver....front of the treatment Center..."

Apr 21 2006

Defeat Autism Together Association Thunder Bay, 2006 (Charity Auction, April 21)

"... Moses Beaver, well known regional abororiginal artist created and donated this original painting in support of our local youth - it speaks on the interconnection b/w man, animal and nature and the physical and spiritual components of "belonging"; having a sense of place in the world that one can call home... "

2006

Ahnisnabae Art Gallery Visit - 2006 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"... Grade 5 students from St. Ann's School, Thunder Bay, visit Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, which showcased their "Spirit Stones" created as part of Lila Cano's Community Arts and Heritage Projects (CAHEP), Artists in the Fifth, 2006......students got to meet Moses Beaver and look at his and other aboriginal art works on display at the Gallery, owned and operated by Louise Thomas, wife of deceased Aboriginal, Artist Roy Thomas... "

Sept 15 2005

Apex of Change - 2005 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"... Mose's move to the urban center of Thunder Bay in 2004 was in part to allow him to complete this series of six paintings in 2005 which explore the relationship between a natural land based way of seeing informed by the dependency of the urban environment from the perspective of past, present and future..... funded by the Ontario Art Council's Aboriginal Arts Projects. Paintings are displayed at Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Center, Grand Opening September 15, 2005... "

Aug 1 2005

Kempenfest Festival and MacLaren Art Center, July 30 - August 1, 2005 (Barrie, Ontario)

"... The MacLaren Art Center is organizing many special events for this year's Kempenfest... MAC's featured artist this year is Moses Amik Beaver...Toronto's 7th Generation Image Makers....complete an interactive mural with visitors to the site on display at MacLaren following the festival. This project was funded by the Canada Council's Aboriginal Exchange Program Travel Fund... "

July 22 2005

Canada National Parks, Pukaskwa Parks Aboriginal Artist in Residence Program "Gabeshiwining zhoobiige-awiyag", July 22, 2005 "... conveying the message that man and his environment are intrinsically connected and interdependent for survival is paramount to hleping us achieve our protection and education mandate....First Nations people have taught this for generations....Moses Beaver was selected to participate in the program, funded in part by the Ontario Art Councils Aboriginal Arts Projects 2005 ..."

Feb 17 2005

First Nations Public Library Week, 2005 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

" ...Proud Past, Proud Future, featuring aboriginal artist Moses Amik Beaver February 17, 2005, Waverely Resource Library... "

Feb 11 2005

Definitely Superior Artist-Run-Centre and Gallery, February 11, 2005 Opening Reception :(Thunder Bay, Ontario)

" ... Moses Beaver - In The Spirit Of Passage... "

Jan 1 2005

Lt Governor New Years Levee, January 1, 2005 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

" ...Moses Beaver presenting his painting to Lt Governor Bartleman in Thunder Bay at The Armory, January 1, 2005... "

Mar 31 2005

MacClaren Art Center, Barrie Ontario December 10, 2004 through to March 31, 2005 (Barrie, Ontario)

" ...the Dancing through Time exhibition is more than just an exhibit of works of aboriginal artists. Breaking through stereotypes about native art, it reflects the evolution of indigenous art and demonstrates the meaning of living arts. Twenty-one artists are featured in the exhibition including Bruno Henry, Zoey Wood-Solomon, Gary Miller, Maxine Noel, Leland Bell, Moses Beaver, Banakonda Bell and many more... "

2004-05

Valhalla Inn showcase, November 2004 - September 2005 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

" ...www.lakesuperiorstore.com has this display case set up at Thunder Bay's prestigious Valhalla Inn....featuring the art work of Moses Amik Beaver and crafts/carvings/flutes from him and from the land of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation People... "

Sept 2004

Nibinamik Under the Big Sky Festival, 2004 "... Third Annual Festival "Under the Big Sky" in Summer Beaver, during September, 2004, with this year's festival/parade featuring a short drama inspired by the local legend of Windigo..."

May 2004

Lakehead University, Aboriginal Awareness Week, 2004 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"...Moses Beaver, renowned Canadian Native Artist, completed this gorgeous mural in the tunnels beside the Aboriginal Awareness Centre at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay in conjuction with numerous University students as part of aboriginal awareness week, May 2004..."

Jun 21 2004

National Aboriginal Day at Fort William Historical Park, 2004 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"...Moses Amik Beaver donates his time painting on stage to songs by Alice Sabourin on National Aboriginal Day at Old Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Monday June 21, 2004. This was his first experience painting to music. He also played his flute for the audience..."

2004

Documentary Filming at Fort William Historical Park, 2004 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"...At Fort William Historical Park, the life of the voyageur is one of many fascinating stories from the Canadian fur trade that is re-enacted for thousands of visitors every summer. That very story will soon find its way onto North American and international television as the Fort is participating in the production of “Les Voyageurs,” a two-hour docudrama detailing the history of the voyageur and the rise of the Métis in Canada during the 19th century. Moses Beaver played a very small part in the movie......here he is in his costume with friend David Wabasse, also of Summer Beaver..."

Aug 2004

Community Arts and Heritage Education Project, 2004 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"...Moses Beaver, in conjunction with the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project, conducted a spectacular Mask Making Workshop in August, 2004 with youth from the Boys and Girls Club in Thunder Bay. The mask were placed on display at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery..."

Aug 2004

Rock Sculpting with Moses Amik Beaver at Pass Lake Fall Fair, 2004 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"...Moses Beaver donated his time and supplies to do rock sculptures with youth at the annual Pass Lake Fall Fair in August, 2004...."

2004

Thunder Bay Community Arts and Heritage Education Project Trade Show, 2004 (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

"...The Thunder Bay CAHEP Trade Show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery was an opportunity to bring together arts and heritage organizations and individual artists with educators, business, and the community who are looking for programming in arts and heritage..."

2001

Mask Making Workshop in Nibinamik with Red Peppar Spec...and Debaj, 2001 "...Red Peppar Spectacles first remote community residency facilitating maskmaking for over 100 makers. It is here that we met and had the honour of collaborating with artist/community member Moses Beaver. With the support of Debajehmukig Theatre, we have worked to continue this relationship on several projects, including inviting Moses to the Festival of Lights in Toronto..."