ADINKRA Workshops

Remnants of Remembrance 
A therapeutic art workshop exploring memory, loss, and transformation

Dawn Grant

Participants are invited to bring a meaningful object, photograph, piece of jewellery, small statue, letter or keepsake that is connected to a loved one who has transitioned. These personal remnants become the starting point for creating something new.

A photograph may become part of a collage, a piece of jewellery may be reworked into a necklace, broach or earrings. A familiar object may be transformed into something that speaks to the qualities, stories, gestures or moments that made a loved one unique.

All materials will be provided outside of items brought in remembrance.

Sponsored by the National accessArts Centre

Rhythms of Nine-Night

Lanise Lywood

Nine-Night is a cornerstone of Jamaican culture. This presentation provides an introductory lesson on the rhythm of its development over time — from its West African origins as a funerary tradition, to its evolution into a significant expression of Afro-Caribbean spirituality and community healing in Jamaica.

From Yard to Graveside 
Learn and sing Caribbean burial songs

Karen Turner

Join this interactive exploration of Caribbean graveside singing traditions. Participants will learn traditional choruses, sing together, and experience how collective music can foster connection, healing, and remembrance. This inclusive workshop welcomes all identities and beliefs while introducing the richness of Caribbean burial rituals.