The CreativeMornings Global Theme for March is FOLKLORE! Join us on March 18, 2022 at CreativeMornings Winnipeg to explore and celebrate the ways that our cultural and family stories become mythic in nature.
A song about the origin of the world, a pot of simmering stew that draws the community to the table, a knot of ribbon in your hand. All of these moments and rituals bind us to our ancestors, our past to our future. Our collective and ancient wisdom is contained in folklore, we must simply look there.
Our Guatemala City chapter chose this month’s exploration of Folklore and Sara Ortega illustrated the theme.
OUR FEATURED SPEAKER: ‘Segun Olude
TALK TITLE: “WHAT’S IN YOUR STORY BOX”: On design and storytelling to preserve a language
'Segun Olude is a seasoned graphic design professional who has developed persona, professional and institutional brands and identities. His portfolio includes editorial designs, event branding, promotional materials, signage, packaging, and communication materials for agencies and NGO’s.
A design educator, ’Segun’s dossier as a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba includes curriculum development and teaching subjects such as Graphic Design Studio, History of Visual Communication, and Design Theory and Criticism. He helps build capacity for service to humanity through professional design seminars at universities, polytechnics, and public venues around Nigeria and virtual presentations to a worldwide audience.
‘Segun Olude is also involved in various community initiatives around Canada, using his knowledge to empower BIPOC youth and others in their chosen education and career paths. Described as a brilliant communicator, ‘Segun speaks about human rights, decolonisation, indigenous Yoruba language, and various aspects of Black History to a worldwide audience.
OUR FEATURED MUSICIAN: SIERRA NOBLE
Entering the music industry at a young age can have profound effects on an artist’s personal and professional journey, and Sierra Noble knows this well. The Winnipeg singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, released their first album of traditional Métis fiddle music as a teenager, followed by the well-received Possibilities, and later, City of Ghosts. Over the course of these albums Noble honed their skills as a songwriter while garnering widespread attention, which led them to opening for Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, and Johnny Reid, and as a featured performer for the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. Noble’s original music has been included in TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Switched at Birth, and Parenthood, and in films such as CBC’s Humboldt: The New Season, 40 Weeks, and Fostering Hope.
“Let Me Out of Here” is the first single from the new Sierra Noble. In its crystalline melodies and epic poise, Noble sings of smiling through teeth in response to the unwelcomed opinions and judgments of others. But they know what they need – freedom to follow their path and be released from all that’s kept them down – and the song’s title is their powerful declaration of that.
