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

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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.

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Graphic with text that reads "Tune in April 1 at 7:00 am!" at the top. Below is Winnipeg's Classic 107 logo and below that is a photograph of Heidi in a kayak holding a photograph of her great-great-grandmother Roonia.

Tune in tomorrow morning (Tuesday, April 1) at 7:00 am CT to Classic 107FM to hear Heidi McKenzie speak with Nolan Kehler about how her creative journey helped her learn more about her Indo-Caribbean ancestry.

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Research Guides: Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean Herstories: Getting Started Information about the exhibit and additional readings

To gain a better understanding of the themes shared in our current exhibt, check out our Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean Herstories Library Research Guide at: libguides.uwinnipeg.ca/c.php?g=7438...

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Zoom screen capture with photo of Heidi’s great-great-grandmother Roonia at left and beside it, handwritten text from the back of the photograph. To the right are thumbnail headshots of ASL interpreter Jennifer Horvath above and Heidi McKenzie below.

ICYMI: Heidi McKenzie gave an excellent artist talk on Zoom earlier this week. It is now available for viewing on our YouTube playlist: www.uwinnipeg.ca/art-gallery/.... Enjoy!

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Reclaiming history Reclaiming little-known history is no easy feat.

Read the latest issue of The Uniter to learn how Gallery 1C03 exhibiting artist Heidi McKenzie's research on Indo-Caribbean indentureship began in the archive and continued through discussion with her own family members.

uniter.ca/view/reclaim...

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Graphic with a photo of Heidi at right sitting in a kayak, smiling, while holding a photo of a her beautiful great-great-grandmother Roonia. Text above and to the left reads: "Artist Talk: Heidi McKenzie; March 11, 2025; 4-5:15 p.m. on Zoom; Moderated by Dr. Sharanpal Ruprai".

Artist Heidi McKenzie will give a talk on Zoom on March 11 at 4:00 pm CT, contextualizing her current exhibit "Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories" on view @uwinnipeg.bsky.social Gallery 1C03.

DETAILS: bit.ly/41mmiRe

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An image of a storage room shows one of the pieces from our upcoming show; Heidi McKenzie's “Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories"

The art has arrived! We have been busy unpacking works from Heidi McKenzie for her exhibition “Reclaimed: Indo-Caribbean HerStories”.

Be sure to join us for the opening reception Thursday, February 27, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

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