Indigenous Artists
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Discussingย Indigenous Cultures with Filmmaker, Dr. Michael Doxtaterย ย
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In the upcoming episode of Cordโs very own film podcast, Cord En Scรจne, we had a great opportunity to talk to Indigenous academic filmmaker, professor, and writer Dr. Michael Doxtater. Dr. Doxtater comes from the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, 100 kilometers south of Toronto, Canada. A descendant of Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, Michael comes from the Mohawk turtle-clan family of Satekariwate.…
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A Warm Artist Reception at the Robert Langen Art Gallery ย
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Jason Baergโs Nรฎkรขnitisaham แแณแแแดแฆแแผ S/he Sends it Ahead: Celebrating Resilience and Connection Through Mรฉtis Perspective. On September 2, 2025, the Robert Langen Art Gallery (RLAG) opened Nรฎkรขnitisaham แแณแแแดแฆแแผ S/he Sends it Ahead by renowned Mรฉtis visual artist Jason Baerg. Curated by University Art Curator, Suzanne Luke, the exhibition intertwines the natural, celestial, and human realms,…
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Call for Indigenous art at Region of Waterloo International Airport
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At the end of August, Waterloo Region called for Indigenous artists to submit murals to be showcased at the Region of Waterloo International Airport by Nov. 8. Artists chosen will be from Indigenous groups in Waterloo, including those from Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and urban Indigenous communities. The Public Art Advisory Committee will review the submissions next…
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Four Female French-Speaking Indigenous Artists to Celebrate on Canadaโs Day of National Truth and Reconciliationย
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Sept. 30 marks the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day serves as a reminder of the tragic history of residential schools and pays tribute to survivors and their families. In honour of this day, here are four French-speaking Indigenous women who bring their culture to life. Melissa Mollen Dupuis Recognized for her…
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Proposed Changes Discussed for University Aveย
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University Avenue is one of Waterlooโs busiest streets. In fact, Andrew Doman, Senior Engineer for the Region of Waterlooโs Design and Construction group, called it โA unique corridor in the sense that [itโs] the highest pedestrian and cyclist activity in pretty much the entire region,โ when I spoke with him about the proposed changes to…
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