Discipline: Literary

Seven newcomer women share their stories of immigration and adaptation to Canada, told through a pair of shoes.

The Shoe Project reveals how footwear – whether selected by choice or imposed in difficult circumstances – can make or break a journey, shape the present and open the door to a new future. Shoes can be terrible or wonderful, but one thing is certain, every new Canadian has a shoe tale to tell.

For those who have embarked on the long journey to a new life in a new country, shoes are a powerful metaphor for their journey.

The experience of sharing these deeply personal stories is empowering, and, for those who are there to hear, profound.

There have been performances in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Halifax – and now Kingston!

In “Our Shoes, Our Lives”, seven immigrant women, originally from Afghanistan, Russia, Syria, Turkey, India, Bolivia and South Sudan, will share their stories of arrival in and adaptation to Canada, through the focus of a pair of shoes. The audience will be invited to join a Q & A session after the presentations.

New to Kingston and/or looking to expand your creative circle? Join us for Tett Tuesdays! On the second Tuesday of every month from 7—9 PM, the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning and community artists get together for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection. Our goals are to stay connected, encourage artmaking, build relationships, share skills and resources, and to promote wellness through the arts. Presently, all Tett Tuesday sessions are hosted virtually, though we may return to the in-person open studio format when it is safe to do so. Registration is not required for virtual sessions.

This program is FREE, Ages 18 , all mediums & skill levels welcome. We invite you to grab an art or craft project and participate online. Share what you’ve been working on, see what others are creating, watch live demonstrations, and participate in a variety of art-focused group discussions.

More info: https://www.tettcentre.org/events/tett-tuesday-a-creative-accountability-group

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