The African Indigenous Relics (AIR) Exhibit shares culturally rich and diverse artifacts
of more than 200 hundred objects with audiences throughout Africa, the Caribbean,
and Canada. We appeal to the global audience via our Virtual Museum showcasing
West African Myths and Destiny premium NFT Collection produced by Canadian and
Indigenous peers to contribute to our touring exhibitions. Our AIR Exhibit is a touring
museum designed to share genuine artifacts from indigenous groups across Africa,
the Caribbean and Canada.
Purpose:
To bring people and institutions together with art to visualize, experience and understand the
world of African and Caribbean art and culture and its diverse cultural mosaic of Indigenous
and modern art forms by presenting AIR and Art, facilitating learning, enriching Canadian heritage and
supporting inter provincial and international cultural cohesion and exchange.
The Opportunity:
To share our heritage and culture on a journey from the “Fatherland” Cameroon) to add value to the vibrant African Caribbean Community and culture across Canada. We are launching our museum and exhibit in Downsview Park.
A Need
Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, with one of the largest African Caribbean communities calling it home. Statistics Canada states that 442,015 people (36.9% of Canada’s African Caribbean population) reported living in Toronto. Despite having such a large number, this group has minimal access to cultural spaces celebrating and showcasing their rich art and culture locally and abroad. There is nowhere to turn in the search for history and heritage in the search for identity. There are limited options in the search for culture. We are in a desert. There is a need to create and provide a space for all Canadians to learn more about AIR, Art and culture.