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21 goodway drive11/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Heather Igloliorte (co-chair), Tanya Lukin-Linklater, Dr. Mary Courchene, Stuart Desnomie, Sherry Farrell Racette, Jarita Greyeyes, Dr. While the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the gathering of all members in person, each blanket was cleansed with sage before being sent to its recipient: Dr. In honour of their work and dedication, members of the WAG Indigenous Advisory Circle received star blankets in Qilak, Qaumajuq’s main gallery space. Mary Courchene, Inuit Elders Martha Peet and Joachim Ayaruak, Metis Elder Marcella Vezina, Chief Dennis Meeches, Jolene Mercer, and OjiCree Ceremonial Leader Byron Beardy and his sons Jayden and Jackson III. The WAG is very grateful for the prayers of Dene ceremonial leader Victor Tssessaze and his son Daylan, Dakota Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita and Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Prayers were said with the sacred Medicines for the protection of the building, the artworks and their Spirits, and everyone who comes through the doors. This special day, generously supported by the Manitoba Arts Council honoured the care and commitment that has been put into creating Qaumajuq, and the Indigenous knowledge it holds.Ī qulliq was lit, Sacred Pipes were lifted and an Eagle whistle was blown, some of the most powerful traditions from the first people of this territory, to invite the Spirits to come and join us in Ceremony. It laid the groundwork for continued Ceremony and the ongoing spiritual care the art and building will receive. It was a day to honour the ancestors, nourish the Spirit of the artworks at the WAG, so that Spirit could be brought into the entire building – each room and gallery space – allowing for a safe opening. His directives were very clear, Ceremonial Leaders from each of the seven Indigenous nations of Manitoba would welcome the artworks and building to this land, Treaty 1, Metis and Dakota territory with a day of prayer. In the summer of 2020, WAG Head of Indigenous Initiatives Julia Lafreniere passed tobacco to Dakota Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita and asked how to best host a Ceremony for the new Inuit art centre building. While we might not be for everyone, we are proud of what we have built and would love to give you a tour and tell you a little more about SPOT cowork.As part of Qaumajuq’s opening celebrations, we held a day of Ceremony with Indigenous ceremonial leaders and Elders, to begin this new journey in a good way. Still on the fence? Drop us a note and come join us for a day. – we can even set up a remote video conference for you with up to 50 other guests – all crystal clear on (2) gigantic 4K displays! Not a geek? Don’t worry, we are here to help if you ever need anything like wifi, printing, etc. HUGE 4K displays in every meeting room, with Google Chromecast to make sharing your screen easy.Lots of business amenities such as Printers, scanners, etc.Member discounts at many local businesses. ![]() Don't worry about the long term lease agreement. Flexibility? Yup! We are month-to-month.Plans priced for any size business or remote worker.Your Smartphone is your key, and you have 24/7 access to ALL of our locations.Here is a just a small list of some of the many benefits our members enjoy: With a great combination of private offices, shared and collaboration space - there is a membership plan that can fit everyone from the traveling professional to the growing small business. Right next to the Eastman School of Music and within a 1-minute walk to the East Ave parking garage you could not pick a better location to work from. Our newest location in the hottest part of Downtown Rochester at East Ave and Gibbs. Our Victor location has cowork memberships, private offices, high-tech meeting rooms and a large conference center with video conferencing capabilities for large group events of up to 50 people. Our Henrietta location has cowork memberships, private offices, high-tech meeting rooms and a large conference center with video conferencing capabilities for large group events of up to 100 people.Ĭonveniently located East of Rochester, we are just 2 minutes from 490/Thruway, restaurants, hotels and Eastview mall. As a member, you will be an active part of what SPOT is for you and for others.Ĭonveniently located minutes from Henrietta, Pittsford and Brighton, we are minutes from 590/490/390, restaurants, hotels and Marketplace mall. Western New York's fastest growing cowork and business center, with Locations in Rochester, Henrietta & Victor, NY! SPOT cowork offers a shared, community-driven workspace for location-independent workers. ![]()
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