Climate Canvas: Community Celebration and Creative Workshop

Join us for an inspiring celebration and unveiling of the community-created climate canvas. Following the unveiling, attendees are invited to stay and explore their creative side by participating in a hands-on workshop facilitated by critically acclaimed poet, Ali Blythe. 

Mural unveiling and celebration - 2:00 - 2:30 pm  

Last year, Royal Roads University and the Resilience by Design Lab hosted a community art workshop to explore the intersection of art, climate justice and the human imagination. The resulting mosaic is a powerful reflection of a collective energy and vision for a climate resilient future, and what a world without colonization might look like. 

Led by artist and educator Bruno de Oliveira Jayme, the day-long workshop inspired people to see themselves as part of a connected collective, moving towards a world that we want to live in. Each of the hand-painted tiles reflect their respective artist’s hopes, fears, and ideas for a better world. Over 700 people were involved in the creation of this mural, including community leaders, the public, students from three public schools from British Columbia, 15 graduate students from the University of Manitoba and pre-service teachers from the University of Victoria. 

Creative workshop for climate - 2:30 – 3:30 pm  

Art can be a powerful vehicle for social change and transformation, inspiring people to act, think about issues differently, and start important conversations. Join us for a creative process to explore different ways of thinking and relating – something that is essential for the climate crisis. This hands-on workshop will be facilitated by RRU's own, Ali Blythe.   

Space is limited so register to secure your spot!