"Akì eji pimadjiwomagak", meaning "Land Connection"
- effie078
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 26, 2023
September 25, 2023 - We are launching our exhibit in partnership with local Indigenous artists from the Brascoupé family.
The exhibit is titled "Akì eji pimadjiwomagak", meaning "Land Connection". This exhibit is a camper featuring a mural on all four sides painted by Algonquin Anishinabe artist, Emily Brascoupé-Hoefler and her family. The camper greets visitors with one single, powerful and inviting word: “Kwey”, the Algonquin word for "Hello". The art highlights culturally significant imagery and stories related to the land, water, animals, nature and Algonquin ingenuity. It is a visual, audio and augmented reality exploration and celebration of Indigenous public art and artists here in Ottawa. It is a completely FREE, 7-stop walking tour (including 3 AR experiences), and will take people on a journey of discovery, connecting with the land and its stories through the lens of local Indigenous artists.
The three AR experiences available in Ottawa are:
Akì eji pimadjiwomagak / Land Connection: Camper exhibit at 118 Sparks Street
National Arts Centre - Heartbeat of Mother Earth, by Algonquin Anishinabe artist Emily Brascoupé (coming soon)
Confederation Park - Spirit Ponies by Métis artist Rhonda Snow
We invite you to download the Engage Art app before arriving.
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I really appreciate how the exhibit begins with the simple greeting “Kwey” yet unfolds into such a meaningful artistic space. By telling stories of land, water, and animals, the work affirms that art can serve as a bridge between tradition and future generations. For the artists, creating imagery that carries cultural weight demands Sprunki Game skills, where every detail is tested and woven together to form a unique visual symphony.
Wow, this 'Akì eji pimadjiwomagak' exhibit sounds incredible! The camper mural concept is so powerful for sharing stories and connecting with the land. It really gets you thinking. Sometimes I wonder if my brain is as sharp as it should be, haha. Might need to take a Mental Age Test soon!