Syncrude

The exhibition Aakíí isskská’takssin (Woman – thought) features the work of two Indigenous artists from southern Alberta who aim to foster a deeper awareness of Indigenous identity and a recognition of ‘story’ to contemporary Canadian society. 

The Woodland School of Art, developed by Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau, has influenced Indigenous artists throughout Canada since the 1960s.

A walk through Alberta’s northern woodlands reveals a beautiful world. Listen closely and you will hear layers of distinctive sounds and wandering through the landscape the dance of sun and shadows clears and illuminates your vision.

The exhibition Nitssaakita’paispinnaan: We Are Still In Control features works by three emerging Indigenous artists – Kristy North Peigan, Lori Scalplock and Smith Wright – who honour the well of life in the place they live: Siksikaissksahkoyi(Blackfoot land/territory).

Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated was one of Canada's most important early artist alliances. A ground-breaking cultural and political entity that was wryly known as the 'Indian Group of Seven', its members included: Jackson Beardy (1944-1984), Eddy Cobiness (1933-1996), Alex Janvier (b. 1935), Norval Morrisseau (1932-2007), Daphne Odjig (b. 1919), Carl Ray (1942-1978) and Joseph Sanchez (b. 1948).

This exhibition surveys the 50 year artistic career of Alberta artist Alex Janvier.