Empty Bowls: Uniting ceramics, cuisine, and compassion
On Thursday October 12th the Gardiner Museum hosted a vibrant Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Anishnawbe Health Foundation. Over 200 attendees were welcomed into the beautiful ceramics museum and invited to select their very own unique handmade ceramic bowl, generously donated by local potters.
As attendees gathered in the Museum’s renowned Clay Restaurant, they were welcomed with the inviting aroma of 12 delicious soups scrumptiously awaiting to be tasted and savored. Each soup was crafted specially for the event by renowned Ontario chefs.
In Indigenous culture food is harvested, cooked and eaten with respect; gathering around a table is an act of community, which is what was cultivated at Empty Bowls. Through generous donations, and the support of our community, the event was able to raise more than $15,000 for the foundation!
Chi miigwech to all attendees for your support, your dedication to the Anishawbe Health Foundation’s success is vital to creating a strong and empowered Indigenous community. In donating you are taking a step towards living the message of reconciliation and creating equitable access to health services and resources for Indigenous peoples.
We could not have experienced such a successful event without the support and donations of the ceramicists, chefs and restaurant and Museum representatives. Thank you to all who came and supported the foundation.