About this project

Indigenous Cities presents memories from Indigenous community members based in cities across Canada, which have been interpreted by Indigenous artists into a unique audio storytelling experience.

Audio samples

Akikodjiwan by Craig Commanda

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Accompanied by an original musical composition representing a soundscape of land and water, Craig Commanda preserves the words of Elder Albert Dumont, bringing the voice of Akikodjiwan to life.

Found by Larissa Desrosiers

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A remembering of a moment in history holds space for family members and survivors affected by the grief of MMIWG2S+.

In Honour of Her, A Loveletter to Aki by Emily Séguin

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Emily Marie Seguin’s live audio recordings taken from throughout the Ottawa downtown core create a dense composition, accompanied by memories from Jennifer Ferrante that recount a Mother and Daughter’s relationship to the territory and calls to the importance of the wellness of Aki.

About the creator

National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa is Canada’s leading performing arts hub, dedicated to music, theatre, dance, and creation. Home to the renowned NAC Orchestra and vibrant English, French, and Indigenous Theatre programs, it showcases artists from across Canada and the world.

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