Red Lake

Boozhoo! Aanii! Tansi! In October 2010, Graphic Novel Artist Chad Solomon held an art workshop in Red Lake, Ontario for Club Amick readers attending the Akwe;go Program at the Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre. He was accompanied by Bearpaws, Rabbit and Strawberry, life-size puppets whom represent three main characters in his series, Rabbit and Bearpaws. Both Chad and the puppets received a warm welcome from the readers who participated in the workshop with great enthusiasm. Readers learned how to create a mini-comic strip using their imagination and stories from their communities. Readers were accompanied by local parents and teachers turning the evening into a collaborative community event! Chi-Miigwech to Lori Rolland, Akwe;go Program Worker for making this visit possible, and to Dianne Bennet and Jeannette Duspasquir for hosting the event.  

A warm welcome from Red Lake!
Children's artwork.
Bearpaws, Rabbit and Strawberry are ready to entertain.
Chad does his stuff.
Enthusiasm.
All about drawing.
Budding artist.
Fancy artwork.
Riddle prize.
Winner!
Time to go!