Cathie Jamieson
Wikwemikong, Ontario
(905) 912-8940
cathiejamieson@hotmail.com
Work
2012 – Present Professional Artist – In mediums of painting, drawing, sculpture, design, photography, print, theatre, storytelling, indigenous crafts and consulting.
December 2016 – Present
Aboriginal Labor Force Development Circle board of Directors – Co-chair
December 2015 – December 2021
Part Time: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Elected Band Councillor
Chair of Land, Water, Prosperity Council, Chair of Employment & Training, Board Rep: Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle, Land & Water Claims / Negotiations Rep, MCFN Strategic Plan Pillar 3 – Environment Sustainability, Culture & Design Advisory Committee, Artifacts Working Group Committee
Education
2009-2013 University of Toronto Mississauga & Sheridan College,
Specialist: Art & Art History Degree joint program.
Film
2022 July – August Weengushk Film Institute pilot program; Women In Film. As 6 women came together to explore the realm of film. Creativity and collaboration in storytelling on the truth of reconciliation, documentary film, each woman undertaking self-reconciliation in – Shkozin / Wake Up. Rogers network featured 30 minute program as each woman in this program is now a filmmaker and director of their individual films.
Theatre
2017 June – “FIRST”, Harmony Collaboration, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
2016 May – Harmony Collaboration – Meadowvale Theatre
2015 – Pan Am Games – Opening Ceremony First Nation Dancers | ParaPanAm Games – Opening Ceremony First Nations Dancers
2015 – Pan Am Games: Aboriginal Leadership Partners – Opening Ceremony of Aboriginal Pavilion
2013 Uplifting Spirits Production. Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations,
Youth Improv Theatre Group.
Curator
2018 York University Art Gallery, ‘Braided Roots’ by Betsabee Romero
Co curators – Emelie Cchangur & Cathie Jamieson
2016 Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations “Ring of Fire” Exhibit,
New Credit, Ont. August, 30th Annual Traditional Gathering.
2011 Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations “Awakening” Exhibit,
New Credit, Ont. August,The 25th Annual Traditional Gathering.
Solo Exhibitions
2024 “The Gathering” Downsview Bay 12 Experience Centre 123 Garratt Blvd North York
2023 “MCFN” Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 35th Annual Powwow
2023 “Powwow Dancers 2013” Michi Saagiig Inaugural Indigenous Celebration – Mississauga Ont
2016 “Exchange & Reflect” The Grange Doors Open Heritage Mississauga 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga ONT
2014 “Dreams” Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 28th Annual Powwow
2013 “Connect” Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 27th Annual Powwow
2012 “Clans” Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation 26th Annual Powwow – New Credit
2011 “Express” Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation 25th Annual Powwow – New Credit
Shared Exhibitions
2024 Huron Wall – Hydro One Mural: Bridgman Transfer Station – Huron Street, South Hill Toronto
2023 Hockey Canada: International Ice Hockey Federation – Women’s World Championship
4 Artists selected to hand paint hockey sticks, given as player of the game hockey stick award
2020 dadibaajimo Two Mississauga Artists Share Stories – Oneonta, NY February – August
2013 Talking Walls Exhibition Hart House University of Toronto, Jun-August.
Paintings: Idle No More Dancer, Men’s Traditional, Grass Dancer 2013.
2013 First Nations Art Exhibition, Woodland Cultural Centre and Museum, Brantford Ont. Jun – August.
Paintings: Our Connections 2013 & Family 2012.
2012 First Nations Art Exhibition, Woodland Cultural Centre and Museum, Brantford Ont. Jun-August.
Paintings: Dream of Pageant Ground & Water Spirit 2011.
2011 Sheridan College Open House April 2011. Oakville Ont.
Three Sculptures: Obsession, Dangerous Beauty, and My Voice.
2011 From the Ground Up: Painting III Art & Art History, University of Toronto Erindale Studio Theatre, Mississauga Ont.
Painting: Dream of Pageant Ground.
2010 Sheridan College 1st Year & 2nd Year Art Show, Oakville Ont.
Painting: Abstract Explore.
Awards
2022 Medicine Bundle Award – Weengushk International Film Institute, awarded at the Weengushk Internationl Film Festival and Gala in recognition of the work done within personal growth and cultural growth.
2015 The Credits – Heritage Mississauga, Mississauga Heritage & Culture Youth Award.
2012 Excellence Award for 3rd Year Painting Nov. Sheridan College, Oakville.
Past & Present Techniques Award Nov. Sheridan College, Oakville
2012 OAAG Awards for AGYU in “Awakening” Performance at AGO – UofT Toronto
2009 Hagersville Secondary – Graduating with Art Award. Hagersville Ont.
Community Projects
2016 Harmony Collaborators – Theatre Performance – Knowledge Transfer Workshops.
2015 “Ring of Fire” – AGYU, International Artist Marlon Griffith, Procession.
MCFN Youth – Alternative Roots group creates musical compositions for the final dance segment.
2013 Peace Path Project: Mississauagas of Credit Youth & Toronto Youth.
2013 New Credit Career & Promotions Program
Working with New Credit youth ages 13-30: motivational speaking, confidence building, skills Building, leadership and being a role model.
2012 Wall Mosaic for King Edward Elementary School, Toronto.
Contributed 1 of 24 tile piece mosaic – apart of a whole class assignment.
2012 Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Spirit Workshop. Mississauga, Ont
Sweater Logo Drawing: Bear Spirit.
2011 Clan Symbol Stone Engravings, Mississauga Heritage Commemorating knolls along Credit River, Mississauga.
2011 “Awakening” Performance worked with Humberto Velez, AGYU, AGO, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations community, Monkey Vault Parkour, May.
Volunteer
2019 Keynote speaker for the Anthropology 241 course at University of Toronto Mississauga, 3 year provost grant on Indigenous histories, culture, identity and knowledge.
2018 December 7th University of Toronto Mississauga Campus Symposium on the Imporance of Indigenous Education in Ontario – Artistic reflection, cultural awareness and reflection as student alumni of UofT
2012 C Magazine interview Toronto Art Fair, with Amish Morrell & Emilie Chhanger, Metro Convention Centre.
2012 NASAD Student Session, University of Toronto Mississauga: Art & Art History Representative.
2009 Rites of Passage Ceremonies.
- Member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
References Available upon request.