A person looks at porcelain light boxes in the gallery.

Two window framed artworks show archival photos and texts on porcelain. Coin-shaped ceramic sculptures are displayed on a pedestal in the background.

Close-up view of three porcelain light boxes that show archival photos of "coolie belles".

Final two days to see "Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories" in Gallery 1C03 @uwinnipeg.bsky.social. The gallery is open today and tomorrow from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.

#IndoCaribbean #Reclaimed #HeidiMcKenzie #Gallery1C03 #UWinnipeg

Poster graphic with a photo of Heidi sitting in a kayak, smiling, while holding a photo of a her beautiful great-great-grandmother Roonia. Text reads: "Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories, Exhibit Walk-through with Artist Heidi McKenzie, Monday, April 21, 2025, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Gallery 1C03, The University of Winnipeg".

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS! 🗞️

Exhibit Walk-through with Artist Heidi McKenzie
Monday, April 21, 2025
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Join Heidi for this personal tour of her ground-breaking exhibit "Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories"!

DETAILS: bit.ly/3RQkJqj

#HeidiMcKenzie #IndoCaribbeanIdentity #Gallery1C03 #UWinnipeg

Five circular sculptures in a staggered row are displayed on a pedestal.

A woman looks at five circular sculptures displayed on a pedestal.

Stop by @uwinnipeg.bsky.social Gallery 1C03 weekdays 12-4 pm to see "Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories" which includes sculptures that transform historical indentureship jewelry to acknowledge the labour, strength and resilience of Indo-Caribbean women.

#HeidiMcKenzie #IndoCaribbeanIdentity

An image of the displayed Bangle. Bangle, 2023, stoneware, porcelain slip, underglaze, metal stand, 20” x 22” x 8” Image ID: An oversized, deconstructed form of jewellery that was commonly worn by indentured Indo-Caribbean women. This bangle has shades of blue and green and is stacked four pieces high with five columns in a curve shaped to represent a bangle.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Heidi McKenzie’s work seeks to educate people about the discrimination faced by Indo-Caribbean people. She shares why it is important for people to know about the history of Indo-indentureship.
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