Events & Workshops

The SWG welcomes photographer & film maker Marcel Petit! He is excited to share and to have a discussion on why all of our stories are important and how to tell them, he will be joined by host, Alexandra ‘Axis’ Jarrett.

To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MxKm4jqSRiuXGwn3cQFxww

Presenter

Marcel Petit is a Métis artist from Saskatoon who enjoys & loves working in film, theatre and photography. He has a number of films to his name from short dramas to feature documentaries, and his photography has been featured in multiple publications. For theatre, Marcel has acted in and directed multiple productions for GTNT, including the play Reclaim, which he wrote. Most recently, Marcel directed Willow Stew in the 22/23 season for GTNT. He has mentored innumerable youth over the several decades through a number of community workshops

Host

Alexandra ‘Axis’ Jarrett is a proud member of Canoe Lake Cree First Nation. She was raised on the reserve of Eagles Lake First Nation. She is a mother of 3 children, each of whom challenges her in different ways.  Alexandra started her sole proprietorship Axis Imagery Ltd in 2014. She attended Praxis School of Entrepreneurship and incorporated Axis Imagery in 2018. In that same year she won Enactus: Indigenous Youth Idea challenge, secured a loan with Affinity and grant funding through SIEF. Alexandra completed the Aboriginal BEST Program for female Indigenous Entrepreneurs by NWAC and the CCAB, also the Matchstick program through WESK in Saskatoon. She has since completed a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a major in Marketing.

Axis is an artist who defies categorization, embracing a unique spoken word style that captivates audiences with its rhythmic delivery, thought-provoking themes, and non-conforming spirit. From a young age, Axis immersed herself in creative writing and explored various poetry styles, honing her craft and forging her path. With an unwavering commitment to addressing deeper societal issues and taboos, Axis strives to use her body of work as a catalyst for compassion and understanding, aiming to inspire positive change in both ourselves and the world we inhabit.

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