The global debates about cultural appropriation have become a relevant topic in the every-day life of cultural institutions. They concern nothing less than a reshaping of the predominant commemorative and representational culture.

DOKUARTS wishes to turn your attention to Canada. With its indigenous communities, generations of immigrants, and its bilingualism, the country has a long history in handling diversity. Our program RECLAIMING HISTORIES shows facets of a vital, often difficult process. It is an invitation to focus on an area of conflict, an area where periphery and center are about to change, and where but one thing can be said with certainty: “We can’t rely on only one voice.” (John Berger)

The project „Focus Canada – Reclaiming Histories” is part of the cultural program which accompanies Canada’s “Guest of Honour” presence at the Frankfurt Bookfair 2020. The project is supported by the Canada Council of the Arts and the Government of Canada.