How We Got Here
It all started with a final project for an Indigenous Studies Course, facilitated by Dr. Renae Watchman. As a class, we were challenged to think about resistance within our everyday experience. One morning, on her way to school, Alexandra went to her favourite local coffee shop. Looking down at their array of beverages, she was struck with a thought. Here she was, purchasing product that supported small businesses and Indigenous communities elsewhere in the world. What if there was a tea that raised awareness of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people, while also using Canadian ingredients and donating to a local women’s shelter?
Thus, Sarjesa Inc. was born.
About the Artwork
From the very beginning, we knew that packaging was going to be a very important piece of work. Connecting with community focused artists, all of our dancers are made especially for Sarjesa. For our original six dancers, we asked the artists to represent women from their own communities, in motion, with agency, and with resilience. You can read more about our journey here
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HUGO DUBON ART
NATALIE LYNEM
The Story of Sarjesa
Thoughts by Sarjesa Founder Alexandra
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