The art post outpost: Gord Downie, tattooing over trauma and a living funeral
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These are the week's can't-miss stories from coast to coast:
'Now we have the chance to build something': Exclusive interview with Gord Downie (The National)
Peter Mansbridge sat down with Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie for the legendary frontman's first public interview since being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The two dig deep into what matters most to Downie these days: his battle with the disease; The Tragically Hip's final tour and future musical plans; and why he's dedicating his life to the fight for Indigenous rights in his remaining days.
Gord Downie's Secret Path airs this Sunday, October 23rd at 9pm/9:30pm NT on CBC TV alongside a livestream via CBC Arts.
'Taking it to the Grave': 28-year-old with terminal cancer plans performance art living funeral (CBC Manitoba)
Andrew Henderson plans to die how he lived: on his own terms. After finding out his lymphoblastic lymphoma was incurable, he began planning a performance art piece to celebrate his final days in hopes of changing the conversation around death — which he now sees as "a beautiful gift."
Tanya Tagaq's Retribution is an act of protest (CBC Music)
You know Tanya Tagaq for her powerful voice — but that goes beyond the throat singing on her groundbreaking new record Retribution. She's speaking up about feminism, protecting our earth and fighting for Indigenous women — both in her music and in her life.
Tattooing over trauma: one woman's journey to reclaim her body (The Doc Project)
Imagine watching your mother and sister get diagnosed with breast cancer and wondering when you might be next. When Jessica Grillanda found herself in that place, she made the drastic decision to have a preventative double mastectomy — but when she still felt something missing after reconstructive surgery, she used tattooing to feel whole again.
'See Me': Photographer breaks down stereotypes around Down syndrome (CBC Kitchener-Waterloo)
All anybody wants is to be seen. That's the message behind photographer Hilary Camilleri's latest project: a campaign entitled "See Me," dedicated to shattering myths around Down syndrome.
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