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Wigwam Chi-Chemung 2021 Makes Waves with Indigenous Art

Myseum of Toronto, a dynamic museum that showcases the city’s diverse history and culture, has partnered with Ontario Place to present an art installation celebrating Indigenous heritage.

By: NEXT Magazine

Elder Duke Redbird

Wigwam Chi-Chemung 2021
Now–Sun., Oct. 17
Public art
Free
Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
myseumoftoronto.com

Myseum of Toronto, a dynamic museum that showcases the city’s diverse history and culture, has partnered with Ontario Place to present an art installation celebrating Indigenous heritage. Wigwam Chi-Chemung roughly translates to “Big House Canoe” in Ojibway and is the name of a houseboat painted by celebrated artist, educator and activist Elder, Duke Redbird. The boat will sit on Lake Ontario until October to honour the Anishinaabe peoples who thrived on the land and waters now known as the Toronto Port Lands.

In addition to the art piece, Elder Redbird has launched a 24/7 phone line (647-373-5705) with pre-recorded messages for callers to learn more about his heritage.