All My Relations Arts, Emerging Curators Institute, and the Native American Community Development Institute are pleased to present
Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding curated by 2023-2024 Emerging Curators Fellow, Josie Hoffman.
Niimiwin, which translates to “Everyone Dance” in Anishinaabemowin, explores how movement manifests within our bodies, our connection to the land, and our relationships within the community. The Anishinaabemowin phrase, Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding(“I recently returned home from a powwow”), evokes the feeling of community and connection shared from participating in the vibrancy and celebration of a powwow.
Niimiwin is a dynamic multimedia exhibition that explores the profound relationship between movement and identity within contemporary Indigenous art. Inspired by the vibrant traditions of dance and powwow, this exhibition features a diverse array of Minnesota-based Indigenous artists whose work delves into the theme of kinetic movement—both in its physical form and its metaphorical resonance.