Art in Motion

12/31/2025

The Ancestry Footsteps Team is sending you heartfelt wishes and a joyful start for 2026!

Thank you 🙏

12/02/2025

Meet Boleebi Charles Okah ( ) — a multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates Nigerian culture, vibrant storytelling, and sustainability.

Art in Motion 2025 – ECO Art Expressions, Boleebi talks about his journey from Lagos to Toronto, how his personal style evokes joy and peace, and why meaningful art must also honor the environment.

He also shares insights into his Interactive Bottle Cap Art Piece, inspired by global climate change and created using recycled materials as part of Nuit Blanche Toronto. This interview highlights how creativity, culture, and environmental consciousness come together in modern art.

If you believe art can spark change, this conversation is for you.

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11/14/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all the artists, our sponors, visitors and collectors that made Art in Motion 2025 – Eco Art Expressions exhibition a success.

We truly excelled in art while making a call for social and environmental change . . . but the conversation will continue!

Ancestry Footsteps Team

11/10/2025

We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto for joining Art in Motion 2025 – ECO Talk as our official Catering Sponsor.

Your professionalism, creativity, and commitment to sustainability made every detail shine.

Special thanks to Aaron Foster ( ), Assistant Manager of F&B Operations, Culinary & Sustainability, for sharing his inspiring insights on eco-conscious hospitality.

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11/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to ThriveAbility Community Connections () for visiting Art in Motion 2025 – ECO Art Expressions!

Through their inclusive community initiatives and dedication to sustainability, ThriveAbility continues to inspire meaningful social impact across Toronto.

We’re grateful for your support in celebrating creativity, connection, and environmental awareness.

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11/10/2025

Art in Motion 2025 / ECO Talk
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Catering Sponsor: The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
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11/10/2025

11/02/2025

Ancestry Footsteps aligns with and supports the Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts in Jamaica with Sandals Foundation.

Contact: [email protected] for more information.
Sandals Foundation ( ) Sandals®️ Foundation: Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica

11/02/2025

ECO Talk 🌿 | Featuring 5 Inspiring Presenters
A huge thank you to everyone who joined and supported the event!
Together, we’re sharing diverse perspectives and creative voices to raise awareness about global environmental issues.

ECO Presenters:
• Aaron Foster ( ) — Assistant Manager of F&B Operations, Culinary & Sustainability at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto ( )

• Anna-K Cuffe ( .mermaid ) — Marine Sculpture Artist, Reef Rescue Diver & Ocean Activist

• Rosemarie Powell ( ) — President of Big on Green ( ) & Executive Director of the Toronto Community Benefits Network

• Randy Bauslaugh — Internationally respected Pension Lawyer & Advisor

• Michael Lee Poy ( ) — Afro-Caribbean Artist-Activist based in Toronto & Registered Architect in Trinidad and Tobago

Let’s keep inspiring action and expression for a sustainable future.

Location: Withrow Common Gallery ( 
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10/31/2025

Meet Aaron Foster — Assistant Manager of F&B Operations, Culinary & Sustainability at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto.
With a career that began in the kitchen and evolved into a mission for environmental impact, Aaron leads the hotel’s sustainability initiatives, from reducing food waste to implementing eco-friendly materials and coordinating large-scale food donations to local shelters and schools. His leadership and innovation earned him a spot among Canada’s 30 Under 30 in Hospitality (2024).

Aaron will be one of our Eco Talkers at ECO Talk: Art in Motion 2025 – Eco Art Expressions on November 1, where he’ll share insights on sustainability in hospitality and the power of mindful innovation.

Location: Withrow Common Gallery, Toronto
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10/31/2025

Meet Anna-K Cuffe — Marine Sculpture Artist, Reef Rescue Diver, and Ocean Activist.
Born and based in Kingston, Jamaica, Anna-K uses her craft to bridge art and environmental action. A graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and recipient of the Cecil Baugh Award for Excellence in Ceramics, she transforms clay into a vessel for advocacy, raising awareness about the fragility and beauty of our coral reefs.

Anna-K will be one of our Eco Talkers at ECO Talk: Art in Motion 2025 – Eco Art Expressions on November 1, sharing how her creative journey connects deeply to ocean conservation and ecological storytelling through art.

Location: Withrow Common Gallery, Toronto
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