Riparian Areas Come Alive Through Community Art

A hidden waterway comes alive through community art! Through a blend of ecology, conversation and artistry, doctoral student Madeline Donald explores our relationship with urban waterways.
As part of a multi-pronged doctoral thesis in UBC Okanagan’s Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program, Donald and several colleagues decided to run a research-creation experiment using puppets to explore the unique ecology of Brandt’s Creek.
In partnership with the Rotary Centre for the Arts, the Rhizome Eco-Social Education Society, Syilx Knowledge Holders Pamela Barnes and Jasmine Peone, as well as Cathy Stubington of Runaway Moon Theatre, the group created 10 biodiverse giant puppets, and many insects.
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