GenerationArt by Dr. Jollie-Trottier is a community organization that she's founded to create an inclusive space to foster cultural and spiritual health through the use of expressive art. As individuals, we sometimes rely on symbolism, pictures, stories, colors, and patterns to communicate our most inner wants, passions, insecurities, and self. Art is a universal activity that all can be a part of
and contribute to the beauty of this world. Our ancestors relied on art for ceremonial purposes, basic communication, and to identify clans or tribes. There is something very healing about creating a piece of art that is uniquely yours and sharing it with your tribe, community, and self to feed your soul and nurture the spirit. Art is a call to the child within to share with the children of this generation. GenerationArt offers a place for this healing work to begin and to blossom in the hopes of creating ongoing generations of collaborative community health, healing, and community leadership. GenerationArt will focus on providing art resources to the youth of the Turtle Mountains. This space will be beautifully designed, inviting, and open for use by the community. Local youth will be welcomed into the creative space and encouraged to learn, grow, and create with the hope of passing along stories and teachings of faith and tradition of the Turtle Mountains. Future leadership starts with a strong foundation grounded in cultural, spiritual, and mental health. Dr. Jollie-Trottier believes that our community can use art to heal, prosper, and lead our community into an elevated sense of pride.
