Hands in Commemoration

Hands in Commemoration Hands in Commemoration (HIC) is a Deaf-led initiative honouring sign language, culture & community. We're fundraising for a permanent ASL sign in Belleville.

Follow our journey & help make sign language visible across Canada. Hands in Commemoration (HIC) is a community-led initiative founded by Janice Drake and Leah Riddell, proud alumni of the Ontario School for the Deaf, now Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf. Together with a team of dedicated volunteers, we are working to promote sign language, Deaf culture, and heritage through pu

blic art and education. This project includes a gallery exhibition and a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a permanent metal ASL sign at Zwick’s Island in Belleville. Follow our journey, support our vision, and help us make sign language visible for future generations.

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CALLING ALL DEAF ARTISTS!

Are you a Deaf artist, photographer, writer, craftmaker, designer, or creative vendor in Ontario?

The Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf (OCSD) invites you to participate in the Artist Marketplace at the Expression Unbound Arts & Culture Festival on September 18, 2026, in Belleville, Ontario.

This is your opportunity to:
• Showcase your creativity and talent
• Connect with the Deaf community and the public
• Network with fellow artists and vendors
• Sell your original artwork and creations
• Gain exposure through a province-wide Deaf cultural event

Artist booths are FREE.
Space is limited and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-reviewed basis.

Booth includes:
• One table and two chairs
• Indoor accessible setup

Register today through the QR code or visit www.ocsdeaf.org for more information.

Join us in celebrating Deaf arts, culture, language, and creativity at Expression Unbound!

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