My Mennonite class of Aspire program students are creating a Christmas parade float, and I am proud of them. Come see the final result on Nov. 22 at 2 pm. in Aylmer, Ontario!

Scenes from Forge and Fabrics!

Forge and Fabrics Community Celebration! YouTube video by robert ponzio

Forge and Fabrics! If you are in Southern Ontario, don't miss this free creative event!
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"Forge and Fabrics: Celebrating Rural Roots through Creative Learning." An event this Thursday at East Elgin Secondary School. Join us, Oct. 9 from 4-6pm. Featuring Blackdmithing and Quilting demonstrations, live music, and Mennonite chicken soup! ALL FREE!

Closing remarks at the "On Guard for Thee" mural unveiling. I'm proud of these kids!

Thanks to everyone who attended the "On Guard for Thee" student mural unveiling! It was a well attended event! If you missed it, please stop by the Elgin Innovation Centre this summer to see it for yourself before it goes to the Provincial Capitol Toronto and to the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa!

Installation of "On Guard for Thee" went perfectly! 32, high school students each made a 40"x28", Canadian flag themed self-portrait. When hung together, they create a 16'x20' mural that resembles a huge Canadian flag! Canada's cultural mosaic is proudly on display by these small town kids!

And mentioned on the floor of Parliament in Ottawa!

My students were interviewed by the CBC!

Mentioned on the floor of Parliament in Ottawa!

And mentioned on the floor of Parliament in Ottawa!

And mentioned on the floor of Parliament in Ottawa.

Proud of my students! "On Guard for Thee" is set to be unveiled next week! The Royal Canadian Legion supported this patriotic project with a donation! When assembled, these 30 self-portraits will resemble a Canadian flag. Respect, Unity and Pride is the main theme of this cultural mosaic.

Marking National Indigenous History Month with artist Shayde Sandy YouTube video by Metrolinx

We are so proud of Shayde Sandy! One of her paintings that hangs in our show has been wrapped onto a bus that will travel Toronto and the GTA for the next year! Congratulations Shayde!  youtu.be/40POnOUJ-vU?...

Nayshkimwin: Sustained Voices/ Indigenous Art Exhibition, Canada YouTube video by robert ponzio

"Nayshkimwin: Sustained Voices" Indigenous art show was an amazing success! Thanks to the artists and everyone who helped and came out to support the first show I have curated show in Canada! youtu.be/2hJLyf0tr90?...

Meet Robyn Michaud, mother, author, "Jingle Dancer," and full-time professor of Indigenous Studies at Conestoga College. Robyn will be giving a Jingle Dancing demonstration and inspirational presentation at the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell.

Meet Mike Cywink, another artist in the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm! Mark your calendars and join us for this celebration! DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! Periscope Playhouse

Meet Michael Barber, one of the artists in the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm! Mark your calendars and join us for this celebration! Periscope Playhouse

Meet David White, another artist in the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm! Mark your calendars and join us for this celebration! DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!

Meet Scott White, an Indigenous artist from Aylmer, ON, who is participating in the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm! Mark your calendars and join us at this celebration!

Meet Eric G. Martin, one of the artists participating in the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm! Don't miss it!

Meet Shayde Sandy. One of the artists participating in the Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm!

I am proud and excited to have organized "Nayshkihmwin: Sustained Voices", an Indigenous art exhibition at the Periscope Theater in Port Burwell, Ontario!. Meet the artists in person at the opening reception on June 1st, at 4:30pm!

My students engage in meaningful cultural exchange with a school in China. We delivered presentations about our countries, communities, and schools. As our students develop into tomorrow's leaders, experiences like these can foster understanding and contribute to a more peaceful global community.

Hi Stacey!

Some good press coverage today of my 9th grade students' new Science-themed mural. Proud of these kids!

SCIENCE! I'm proud of my 9th grade Art students! We created a science-themed mural with integrated QR codes that turn this image into an interactive educational resource. Viewers can scan the codes to learn more about imagery. Art is indeed a universal language that can communicate complex ideas.

The Path, 16" × 24", carved wood.