[Ste-Em] call for submissions to HAVEN: an art auction to benefit the Native Women's Shelter

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*deadline for submissions - April 10th, 2011*

PLEASE SUBMIT TO
*HAVEN*: an art auction to benefit the Native Women's Shelter
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For our 3rd annual art auction, the *Ste-Emilie Skillshare* would like to
recognize the front-line work of the *Native Women's Shelter*. Every hour of
every day, they support women and families that must constantly deal with
the ramifications of an on-going colonization. Until recently, their efforts
included a harm reduction program "to increase awareness about harmful
behaviors and to minimize the risks associated with these behaviors." Last
year, however, Harper's government cut funding to the Aboriginal Healing
Foundation, canceling this project and over one-hundred others from
coast-to-coast.

In the past, our auctions have benefited the *Tyendinaga Legal Defense Fund*,
the *Olympics Resistance Network *and the *Forum Against Police Brutality*,
three campaign-oriented groups. This year, we would like to highlight the
critical role direct-support work can play in our movements. The Native
Women's Shelter is a perfect example of how people can survive and struggle
together.

*Artists and non-Artists:*
We are asking for donations of art (and non-art) in any format. We prefer
work with an anti-colonial or Indigenous sovereigntist message, but anything
that is aligned with Ste-Emilie's mandate of anti-oppression and
self-representation is much much appreciated.
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Community organizations:*
If your membership or participants would like to contribute somehow, please
get in touch. We would be happy to organize workshops with you at Ste-Emilie
or your own space.

The auction will take place *Friday, April 15th*. Net proceeds from the
auction go directly to the Shelter.

To submit a piece of art or a proposal or for more information, please

surf: steemilieskillshare.org
email: mtlskillshare at gmail.com
phone: 514.848.7583
mail: 3942, rue Ste-Émilie / Montréal, QC / H4C 2A1


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