In conjunction with multidisciplinary artist Moira Villiard’s Exhibit “Rights of the Child”, Watermark Art Center will hold a panel discussion regarding the rights and policies implemented by governments that invest in child development such as health care, nutrition and stronger safeguards intended to protect children from violence and exploitation. Villiard argues that in order to recognize children as human beings beyond belonging to their parents or community, children should receive their human rights.
Panelists at press time include:
Moira Villiard, a multidisciplinary artist with a mixed Indigenous and settler heritage who uses art to uplift underrepresented narratives, explore the nuance of society’s historical community intersections, and promote community healing spaces; Cheri Goodwin, LGSW, MSW, Red Lake Nation Band Member and Executive Director of Ombimindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog; and Nevada Littlewolf (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), Page Amendment Campaign Manager & Executive Director. More panelists may join the discussion.
Participation by the community is encouraged. There is no charge to watch online or attend in person, however pre-registration may be required for online access. Links and instructions to join via online platforms will be posted at watermarkartcenter.org/roc-panel/ on or before April 8. Watermark galleries are free and open to the public Monday – Saturday from 10 to 5pm and located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, Minnesota. For more information visit watermarkartcenter.org or call 218-444-7570. Masks are not required for this event.
