Experience stories from the cities you thought you knew.
Indigenous Cities presents memories from Indigenous community members based in cities across Canada; memories that have been interpreted by Indigenous artists to create a unique audio storytelling experience.
We invite you to explore our virtual maps, watch video of the locations where each of these real stories takes place, and listen to these meaningful audio stories and songs capturing the deep and recent histories of the cities known as Vancouver, Saskatoon, Ottawa and Montreal.
I am so excited to share with you all Indigenous Cities: The Stories Here.
Now covered over with asphalt and concrete, the stories of our lands past and present are obscured by the busy streets of our modern reality. Indigenous Cities reveals the Stories Here, stories told about these cities from an Indigenous perspective.
I hope you enjoy these wonderful stories and that they help peel back the concrete and asphalt to reveal something new to you, about the cities you thought you knew.
Contemporary and traditional perspectives on what it means to work, play and live in Tiohtià:ke in Kanien’kéha or Mooniyang in Anishinaabemowin, historically known as a gathering place for many Indigenous peoples.
From the shores of skwtsa7s (Island of Dead Men), to the banks of the Sto:lo (Fraser River), experience a collection of stories revealing the land they are from.
An NAC Indigenous Theatre and Savage Society co-presentation
From the banks of the South Saskatchewan River to the inner-city streets, look past the landmarks of Saskatoon and hear stories embedded within Treaty 6 Territory.
From Akikodjiwan to Kijik Pikwadin, and along the Kichizibi, a collection of moments both personal and historical examine deep connections recalled through song, poem and memory.
