RIVER

During the worst year of the pandemic when the population endured multiple ‘lock downs’, STO Union hijacked the insert advertisement section of the regional newspaper and replaced it with an art project that invited everyone to colour and join in.

Every season, the public received a drawing in The Low Down to Hull and Back newspaper that depicted the Gatineau River at that time. The insert also prompted storytelling appropriate for that place and time.

Four beautiful drawings of the river were created and the community responded with almost 200 entries.

The project included multiple workshops and, in the end, a moving video captured this amazing community project.

River, the video, exhibit, and drawings now exist as a project for other communities to participate in.

2023 tour to be announced shortly.

We recognize this season of letting go along with our pandemic reality can result in feelings of grief. If you or someone you know is struggling or in distress, please know you are not alone. It’s important to reach out to get help. Some resources include Kids Help Phone, Canada Suicide Prevention Service and Quebec Crisis Intervention. The Canadian Mental Health Association also offers resources to support mental health during the pandemic.