Whiskyjack Art House and Pei Pei Chei Ow
Whiskyjack Art House is an art boutique run by members of Native American communities. The boutique supports indigenous art, artisans and cultural experiences. There is also great consideration for the environment and surroundings. Owner Lana Whiskeyjack is a multidisciplinary Cree artist from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Treaty Six Territory, Alberta.
Lana’s research, art and writing explore the paradoxes of what it means to be nehiyaw (Cree) and iskwew (woman) in a Western culture and society; and how she and other indigenous peoples reclaim, recover and remember their ancestral medicine (sacredness and strength). Her art is passionate and expressive, born from the deep roots of her culture and history.
Scott Iserhoff, chef and owner of Pei Pei Chei Ow serves incredibly delicious indigenous food. Inspired by the land, life and seasons around him, outdoor indigenous cooking methods and by the indigenous way of Mino-Pimatisiwin, Pei Pei Chei Ow explores indigenous food in contemporary society, aiming to evoke memories and comfort.
TELUS World of Science – Indigenous Traditional Room
The history and culture of the indigenous people is reflected in many places in the city. One of these places is the Indigenous Traditional Room in TELUS World of Science. Here, traditional wisdom is linked to contemporary science. Another example is Fort Edmonton Park. The richness of the cultures that have lived around Edmonton in the Beaver Hills region is well reflected here. The stories and perspectives of the Cree, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota, Blackfoot and Michif, for example, are well represented here. In the Indigenous Art Park you will find the most beautiful traditional artworks.
Indigenous Art Park
The Indigenous Art Park in Edmonton honors the art and culture of the region’s original inhabitants and is located in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park. You can enjoy various works of art, including sculptures, paintings and other creations by artists from different ethnic groups. The highlight of the park is the impressive sculpture of the bison, created by Stewart Steinhauer. It symbolizes the important role of the bison in the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous peoples. The park also offers beautiful views of the North Saskatchewan River, making it a relaxing place to visit. For lovers of Indigenous culture and art, the Indigenous Art Park is highly recommended.
