Curriculum Vitae

Justin Bear L’Arrivee
B. 1992 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Education

2018    BA, Urban and Inner-City Studies, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB.     

Awards

2017    Morton Stanley Calof Scholarship in Inner City & Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg.

2017    December 2017 Jack Little Memorial Scholarship, University of Winnipeg. 

2018    Dean’s Honour List, Student of Highest Distinction, University of Winnipeg.  

2018    Academic Proficiency Scholarship, University of Winnipeg. 

2018    Finalist, Traditional Trails, Manitoba Tourism Awards, Travel Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. 

Professional Development and Training

2011-2012       Young Artists Program, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg, MB.

2011    Youth Outreach Program, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB.

2012    Inkubator, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB.

2013    Arts and Culture Mentorship, Creative Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

2016    Emerging Leaders’ Fellowship, The Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg, MB.

2017    Reclaiming Youth at Risk, Dr. Martin Brokenleg, Lakehead University, Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB.

2023    Drupal CMS Training, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.   

Committees & Boards

2014-2015       Youth Advisory Committee, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg, MB.

2017-2019       Co-Founder & Collective Member, Red Rising Magazine, Winnipeg, MB.  

2021    Board Member, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB.

2023    School of Art Reconciliation Action Plan Committee, School of Art, University of Manitoba,  Winnipeg, MB.

2023    HR Indigenization & Decolonization Initiative, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

2023    Queering Indigenization Committee, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

Strategic Planning

2017    Staff and Board Strategic Planning Retreat, The WRENCH, Victoria Beach, MB.

2017    Strategic Planning Retreat, Red Rising Magazine, Winnipeg Beach, MB.

2019    Co-facilitator, PATH Session, Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Health Access Centre (WNHAC), Kenora ON.

2022    Co-facilitator, PATH Session, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg, MB.      

Bibliography

Tim Beyak, Justin L’Arrivee, Spaces of Issue and Issues of Space: A discussion of catalysts, constrictions, and consciousness, MERN Journal, Vol. 15, August 2017.

Artwork, Alex Birrell, Mike Gouldhawke, Métis militancy and Saskatchewan media, Briarpatch Magazine, Vol 52, January 2023.

Grant Writing

2015    Truth and Reconciliation Commission, $5000, Red Rising Magazine, Winnipeg, MB.

2015    “TransRegalia”, Individual Creation Grant, $2000, Winnipeg Arts Council, Winnipeg, MB.  

2015    DIY For Change, Martha Street Studio, $15,000, Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg, MB.

2015    DIY For Change, Martha Street Studio, $6465, Neighborhoods Alive, Winnipeg, MB.

2015    Design Our Village, Martha Street Studio, $10,000, Emerging Leaders Fellowship, Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg, MB.

2017    Ecommerce and POS Upgrade, The Wrench, $2000, Sustainable Organization Grant, Assiniboine Credit Union

2023    Anishinaabensag Biimskowebshkigewag (Native Kids Ride Bikes), School of Art Gallery, $15,000, Artists in Communities Grant, Manitoba Arts Council, Winnipeg, MB.

2023    Co-writer, Creating Community: Making Supports for Indigenous Students at the SoA, School of Art, $30,000, Indigenous Initiatives Fund, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

2023    Co-writer, Creating Community: Making Supports for Indigenous Students at the SoA, School of Art, $26,800, Strategic Initiatives Support Fund, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.


Public Presentations, Artist Talks

2017    “Spaces of Issue and Issues of Space”, Global Issues Teachers Inquiry Project PD Day, Manitoba Education Research Network, Winnipeg, MB.   

2017    Panel, Red Rising Magazine, The Future is Indigenous Symposium, Initiative for Indigenous Futures (IIF), Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB.   

Curation

2017-2019       Selection Committee, Red Rising Magazine, Winnipeg, MB. 

2017-2023       Organizer/Curator, “Traditional Trails: Indigenous Led Group Rides”, The WRENCH, Experience Momenta, Winnipeg, MB.

2018    Indigenous Designer in Residence Exhibition, School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

2020    Wheels & Feels, Wheels of Courage Participant Art Exhibition, The WRENCH, The Edge Gallery, Winnipeg, MB.

2023    Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering Our Gifts Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.     

Program Development & Project Management

2015    “DIY For Change: Design & Printing Program for Youth”, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB.  

2016    “Design Our Village: Inner-City Design Program”, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB. 

2016    “Graphic Design Bootcamp for Community Workers”, Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB. 

2023    “Kiskathihta Mithokwesowin: Discovering Our Gifts” Indigenous Youth Art Summer Program, School of Art Gallery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

2017-2018       LocalMotion: The Wrench Satellite Location at the Forks, The Wrench, Winnipeg, MB.

Group Exhibitions

2015    Members Show, Urban Shaman, Winnipeg, MB.                                                           

2015    Members Show, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB.                                                               

2017    Members Show, Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, MB.

Murals

2020    “Sacred Streets”, Synonym Art Consultation, Winnipeg, MB.

2022    “Astum Api Niikinaahk: Bear”, Synonym Art Consultation, Winnipeg, MB.

Publishing

“Issue 1: The Rising Generation”, Red Rising Magazine, October 2015.

“Issue 2: Regenerating the Spirit”, Red Rising Magazine, January 2016.

“Issue 3: Land and Water”, Red Rising Magazine, May 2016.

“Issue 4: Storytelling as Resistance”, Red Rising Magazine, October 2016.

“Issue 5: The Love Issue”, Red Rising Magazine, March 2017.

“Issue 6: Revolt”, Red Rising Magazine, September 2017.

Community Art Workshops

2016    T-shirt Printing Workshop, Annual Youth and Elders Gathering, Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation, Grassy Narrows, MB.

2017    T-shirt Printing Workshop, “Heart Medicine Gathering, Ogimaakweg: Community Womyn Coming Together”, Ka Ni Kanichihk, Winnipeg, MB.

2017    Zine Making Workshop, Walls to Bridges, University of Winnipeg, Stony Mountain Institution, Winnipeg, MB.   

2018    T-shirt Printing Workshop, University of Winnipeg Collegiate, Red Rising Magazine, Winnipeg, MB.   

2020    Urban Medicine & Printmaking Workshop, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Synonym Art Consultation, Graffiti Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB.

2021-2022       T-shirt Printing & Graphic Design Workshops, North End Arts Centre, Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc, Winnipeg, MB.

2022    T-shirt Printing Workshop, Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective, Brokenhead First Nation, MB.

2021-2023       Weekly Indigenous Art Workshops, Art City Inc, Winnipeg, MB.

2021-2023       Weekly Digital Art Workshops, Art City Inc, Winnipeg, MB.

Music Promotion

2022-Current    Organizer, “Nimi’idiwin: An Indigenous Dance”, The Goodwill Social Club, Winnipeg, MB.                       

2023    Organizer, Nimi’idiwin: Celebration of Indigenous Artists in Electronic Music, Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME), Winnipeg, MB. 

2022    Organizer, “Decolonize Thanksgiving: Indigenous Electronic Music Group Ride”, Winnipeg, MB.

2023-Current    Nimi’idiwin Radio Show, UMFM 101.5, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB.

Community & Cultural Events

2015    Organizer, Red Rising Issue 1 Launch, Meet Me at the Bell Tower, Winnipeg, MB.   

2016    Organizer, “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” Pilot, Circle of Life Thunderbird House, Winnipeg, MB.

2016    Organizer, “Red Rising Comedy Night: Laughter is Medicine”, Red Rising Magazine, West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg, MB.

2016    Organizer, “Indigenizing Media”, Red Rising Magazine, The Uniter, Urban Shaman, Winnipeg, MB.     

2016    Organizer, Red Rising Issue 2 Launch, Neechi Commons, Winnipeg, MB.                                                    

2016    Organizer, Red Rising Issue 3 Launch, Thunderbird House, Winnipeg, MB.                                          

2016    Organizer, Red Rising Issue 4 Launch, Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Winnipeg, MB.                                                                                            

2017    Organizer, Red Rising Issue 5 Launch, Graffiti Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB.

2017    Organizer, “Land Back Medicine Ride”, The WRENCH, Winnipeg, MB.  

2018    Organizer “Nanda-Gikendan: Southeast CFS Youth Conference”, Southeast CFS, Winnipeg, MB.

2020    Organizer & Facilitator, “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”, CEDA Pathways to Education, Winnipeg, MB

Graphic Design & Communications

2011    “Memetic Presets Process Rebel & Hitoti Tori”, Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition, Winnipeg, MB | Event Poster & Promo.    

2011    “The Black Remote”, PTE Young Company, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Winnipeg, MB | Poster Design.

2012    “Code Fusion EP”, Process Rebel, Balanced Records, Winnipeg, MB | Album Art Design.

2012    Ali Fontaine, Winnipeg, MB | Website Design, Artwork.

2012    C-Weed Band, Winnipeg, MB | Website Design, Artwork.

2013    Farmery Estate Brewery,Winnipeg, MB | Branding, Website Design, Print Material, Package Design, Displays, Social Media.

2013    Luxalune Gastropub, Winnipeg, MB | Menu Design, Print Material, Social Media.

2015    “Winnipeg Water Wednesdays”, Aboriginal Youth Opportunities, Winnipeg, MB | Poster Design, Screen Printing.

2015    “Balanced Records 14th Year Anniversary Party”, Balanced Records, Winnipeg, MB | Poster & Social Media Tiles.

2015    “Knowledge to Action: Region Knowledge Networks”, Manitoba Metis Federation, Winnipeg, MB | Banner Design.

2015    “The Aboriginal Health Collection”, Health Sciences Libraries, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB | Banner Design.

2015    Winnipeg Roller Derby League, Winnipeg, MB | Posters, Social Media Tiles.

2015    “Stories from the Land”, Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition, Winnipeg, MB | Event Poster.

2015    Urban & Inner-City Studies, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB | T-shirt Design.

2016    Wa Ni Ska Tan: Hydro Alliance, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB | Logo Design.

2016    Circle of Life Thunderbird House, Winnipeg, MB | Website, Branding, Social Media.

2016-2017       National Association of Indigenous Workers, Winnipeg, MB | Branding, Website Design, Print Material, Displays, Social Media.

2016-2017       Working Warriors, Winnipeg, MB | Branding, Website Design, Print Material, Displays, Social Media.

2016-2017       Running Deer Resources, Winnipeg, MB | Branding, Website Design, Print Material, Displays, Social Media

2017    “Smoke Signals” Single Release, Boogie the Beat, Winnipeg, MB | Artwork, Social Media Tile.

2017    1JustCity, Winnipeg, MB | Newsletter Template.

2018    Zaagi’idiwin: Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula Training, Winnipeg, MB | Logo Design.

2018    “2018 SECFS Annual General Meeting” South East Child and Family Services, Winnipeg, MB | Poster, Agenda, Brochure, Social Media Tile.

2019    “Wreckonciliation: Indigenous Skate and Hip-Hop Showcase”, Winnipeg, MB | Logo Design.

2019    “Seven Circles: Reconciliation Through Theatre”, Sarasvati Productions, Winnipeg. MB | Illustration, Posters, Social Media Tiles.      

2019    Spirit of the Buffalo Camp, Winnipeg, MB | Logo Design.

2019    “Watching Glory Die: Judith Butler”, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Fill the (W)hole Theatre Company, Winnipeg, MB | Poster, Handbill, Program, Social Media Tiles.

2019    Interlake Regional Health Authority, Brochures, Posters, Inserts, Selkirk, MB.

2020    “Shockout Sessions”, Contents Under Pressure, Winnipeg, MB | Poster, Handbill, Social Media Tiles.

2023    “Consider Climate, Manitoba” Climate Action Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Yard Sign, Website Banner, Social Media Tile.