Maggie Downer
• – • Bayview Yards
About the speaker
Maggie Downer is Mohawk woman from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, near Belleville Ontario and is a member of the bear clan. She has a background in community and justice services by working in community development and youth advocacy for mental health. Maggie is also an Equine Assisted Learning facilitator and has a passion for Indigenous land based learning. She is a storyteller, singer, and crafter, she finds fulfillment through sharing her culture and views with others. Maggie speaks on the importance of creating strong communities and relationships by connecting with our land and our youth from all walks of life.
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Additional details
CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for the creative community with chapters in over 200 cities around the world. Each month we host an event that is always on a Friday, always in the morning, and always free. We provide coffee, a light breakfast, and a 20-30 minute presentation from a local creative person on the global CreativeMornings theme for that month.
Event Schedule:
8:30 AM Doors open
8:30 - 8:55 AM Check in
9:00 AM CreativeMornings welcome
9:10 AM Talk begins!
9:40 AM Q&A with speaker
9:50 AM Closing remarks
9:55 AM Audience takes the stage
10:00 AM Off to work!
About the theme:
Our theme for September is REFLECTION.
It was chosen by our Oklahoma City chapter and illustrated by Aditi Heins.
Just like an echo is a reflection of sound… and how a camera lens focuses reflected light to form a photograph… our subconscious reflects on our experiences to form our beliefs.
Reflection turns our traumas and triumphs into lessons. It’s how we can create a vision for a brighter future.
Reflection is one of the most important tools when starting a new journey. Stories, songs, and dances have been used by Indigenous people all throughout turtle island as a way to learn and to do better. Come sit with us and learn more about Indigenous ways to reflect and how we can go back to the land to strengthen all relationships. We will share stories and knowledge, and maybe sing a song or two. Our goal is to create an informative discussion and start strengthening our communities and communication.
Accessibility: Located at 7 Bayview Station Rd, A short walking distance from Bayview Station, Bayview Yards is located in Mechanicsville just by the river and a short walk away from Hintonburg.
Bayview Yards is wheelchair accessible. If you require any additional help or have suggestions as to how we could make our events more inclusive, please give us a shout ottawa@creativemornings.com!
Para Transpo drop-off entrance: 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
Parking: On-site free parking is available on the gravel lot beside the building.
Public Transit: Take the LRT (Line 1) or one of the many bus routes 16, 2, 61, 66 and get off at Bayview Station, a 7min walk to the venue.
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