We have exciting news to share! The following Indigenous artists from across Canada have been selected to create artwork for Ādisōke, home of our future Central branch:  

• Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for the interior Pimisi entrance. 
• Mary Anne Barkhouse, ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation, based in Haliburton Highlands, will produce an exterior sculpture series for the facility. 
• Destiny Swiderski, Red River Métis, based on Vancouver Island, and Jaimie Isaac, Sagkeeng First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for the exterior pillars of the facility. 
• Naomi Blondin, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg First Nation, and Verna Stevens, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg First Nation based in Ottawa, will produce artwork for the Indigenous circular lodge. 
• Emily Brascoupé, Claire Brascoupé and Mairi Brascoupé, Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg First Nation, based in Ottawa will produce artwork for the exterior and interior glazing. 
• Barry Pottle, Nunatsiavut, based in Ottawa will provide original photographs for the facility. 
• Katherine Takpannie, Nunavut, based in Ottawa, will provide original photographs for the facility. 

Have a look at our “Get to know the artists” video down below. Over the coming months, we will be featuring these artists and how their art is progressing, stay tuned!