Media Release: Kingston/Katarokwi Indigenous Art & Food Market is Open for the Season
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| The only market of its kind in Eastern Ontario |
| Kingston, Ontario – (June 6, 2022) – After great success last fall, the Katarowki Market is reopening for the 2022 season, coinciding with Indigenous History month; a time to highlight the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous People in our community. Visit Kingston’s Springer Market Square throughout the month of June to experience Indigenous culture through art, food and music. Beginning Sunday, June 12 and recurring every Sunday through to September 25, the Katarokwi Indigenous Art & Food Market will highlight local Indigenous artists, artisans and musicians. The market is the only of its kind in Eastern Ontario. Featured market vendors include Bougie Birch, a 100 per cent Indigenous owned and operated retail showcase of Indigenous artists; Martin’s Bead and Craft Supplies; Flint and Maple Beadwork, featuring handmade beadwork by local Katarokwi and Kanyen’kehá:ka artist, Liv Rondeau; Cadue Fine Foods; and W.C. Creatives, an Indigenous-owned boutique that also has a storefront at Kingston’s Fort Henry. Kingston/Katarokwi is located on the traditional lands of the Huron-Wendat and the Mississauga of the Ojibways. To the local Indigenous Peoples, this city has long been known as Katarokwi, meaning “a place where there is clay.” In Anishinaabemowin, it is “Gaadanokwii.” In Mohawk, it is “Ken’tarókwen.” Kingston continues to have a strong Indigenous presence and voice as caretakers of the land and water. Kingston/Katarokwi acknowledges the everlasting presence of Indigenous nations, the Métis, Inuit and other First Nations, and is grateful to reside in and visit this territory. Other Indigenous experiences in Kingston and its surrounding area to explore: Indigenous art The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is home to an extensive Indigenous art collection, comprising significant works in various media by First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists as well as international Indigenous artists and communities. Manidoo Ogitigan Lake Ontario Park is the site of a living public artwork, Manidoo Ogitigan (Spirit Garden) by artist Terence Radford. The garden reflects the journey of the Mississauga Nation and the contemporary cultural identity of Alderville First Nation. Visit Tourism Kingston’s website for more information on the Katarowki Market, including the up-to-date performance schedule. -30- |
| About Tourism Kingston Tourism Kingston’s mission is to promote Kingston, Ontario as a uniquely historic and hip destination to explore year-round. Tourism Kingston’s vision is to excel in creating, promoting, and growing opportunities for Kingston, Ontario to be a premier destination for individuals, groups, and businesses; to leverage tourism as a key driver of a healthy economy of Kingston; and to champion Kingston as a destination for local, regional, national, and international tourism. Follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Media Contact For more information, comment or access high-res images please contact: Melanie Greco tartanbond melanie.greco@tartanbond.com Direct: 647.456.2653 Lauren Riddell tartanbond lauren.riddell@tartanbond.com Direct: 416.436.5185 |
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