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Hehaka-to-hoksina
Elk Blue Boy
Jim Poitras
Hehaka-to-hoksina (Jim Poitras) was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1952 and he is of Cree, Sioux and Metis descent. Jim’s awareness of his heritage grew slowly over the years after his up bringing in a non-native foster home in rural Saskatchewan. After turning 40, he began to realize his love of aboriginal art. Jim is a self-taught in several media, taking his inspiration from First Nations’ music and particularly the drum beat of Mother Earth speaking to her people. “Our singing and music not only tells stories, but are a celebration of life”, Jim says. “They are truly a gift from the Creator, and the inspirations for my art come to be from this source”. |
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Jim Poitras’ work can be found in galleries and museums throughout North America and overseas,
•The Canadian Museum of Civilization; Hull, Quebec
•Indian Northern Affairs Museum, Ontario
•First Nations Gallery; Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, SK
•Wanuskewin Heritage Park; Saskatoon, SK
•Moose Jaw Art Museum; Moose Jaw, SK
•Moose Jaw Cultural Centre; SK
•Treaty No 4 Governance Centre; Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
•Head-Smashed-In-Historical Site; Alberta
•University of British Columbia Longhouse; Vancouver, BC
•Akta Lakota Museum; St. Joseph Indian School, South Dakota; USA
•Linden Museum; Stuttgart, Germany
•Sudwestdeutche Philharmonie; Konstanz Germany
In 1993, Jim’s drum “Spirit of the People” was unveiled in the First Nations Gallery at the Royal Saskachewan Museum, a significant recognition in his home province. In 1995, he was honored to be asked by the Treaty 4 committee to paint a commemorative painting in celebration of the ancestral territories of the people. Jim extends his expression of art through traditional dancing, music and intercultural teaching to enhance his communication with people everywhere. He has traveled throughout Europe but has mainly worked in Germany. There he worked with thousands of children within the school systems focusing in the theme of “Believe in your Dreams”.
Jim also does conducts workshops with adults, sharing intercultural differences and similarities and often has exhibitions of his artwork throughout Europe. Jim has made Germany his home and continues to travel and work in Europe, where he states, “It is a great honor to be a goodwill ambassador of the First Nations people of North America throughout Europe and around the world”. |
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| On Die Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums) people gather interested in art and science in galleries and museums all over the city of Stuttgart. Jim's "Coming Out Ceremony as a Golden Age Men's Traditional Dancer" which was one of the international programs at the Linden Museum on March 17th, 2012 was a great success. Jim and Deb would like you to see his newest link. Click here! |
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| Jim is very proud and honoured to announce, that he will have his first work shop with "Children`s Club" program, on May 11, 2012, at the Linden Museum, Sttutgart, Germany. |
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May 19th and 20th - Jim has been invited to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Indian Museum Bretten |
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June 1st - 3rd, 2012 - Kultur & Alternativmessen i Bodø 2012
(Culture & Alternative expo – Bodø 2012) Place: City of Bodø, Norway
Rønvikfjellet – Turisthytten |
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| June 14th - 24th - Jim has been invited to the the representative of "Canada Week" at the Indian Museum Bretten. |
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October 26th - 28th, 2012 - Kultur & Alternativmessen i Tromsø 2012
(Culture & Alternative expo – Tromsø 2012) Place: City Tromsø - Scandic Hotel |
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| Jim is honored and happy to announce that Barb Adams is now his representative in Canada and North America for bookings and shows. Contact email: badams@vip.net Phone: 778-476-1521 |
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