UNCEDED: Voices of the Land

Created for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale, UNCEDED is the first Indigenous-led contemporary architecture exhibit ever presented on the world stage, and the first Canadian Entry to the Venice Architecture Biennale to be presented in North America. Following successful engagements in Venice and Ottawa, UNCEDED brings its breathtaking, immersive experience of the beauty, creativity and worldviews of Indigenous architects to amiskwaciwâskahikan, also known as Edmonton – opening in March in the heart of downtown.
Led by the world renowned “Contemporary Master of Architecture” and traditional Elder Douglas Cardinal, UNCEDED showcases the works and worldview of 18 prominent Indigenous architects and designers from across Turtle Island who share an Indigenous vision for the future of our human family.
A grandmother’s warm welcome greets each visitor to the exhibit showcasing the work of 18 Indigenous architects. Visitors are guided through a world-class audio-visual experience that pivots on four thematic metaphors: indigeneity, resilience, sovereignty, and colonization. UNCEDED: Voices of the Land demonstrates that Indigenous cultures, inscribed within the laws, customs, and traditions of their peoples, have a profound contribution to make to the world, as seen through the storytelling of the architects. Visitors are engaged with spectacular depictions of nature, stunning visual effects, and architects presenting as life size speakers&semi; they can then take the time to absorb Indigenous history through full length documentaries as the heartbeat of powwow drumming guides them through curving walls, as if along a river.
OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
***Please budget 45 minutes to ensure you have time to enjoy the experience

Created for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale, UNCEDED is the first Indigenous-led contemporary architecture exhibit ever presented on the world stage, and the first Canadian Entry to the Venice Architecture Biennale to be presented in North America. Following successful engagements in Venice and Ottawa, UNCEDED brings its breathtaking, immersive experience of the beauty, creativity and worldviews of Indigenous architects to amiskwaciwâskahikan, also known as Edmonton – opening in March in the heart of downtown.
Led by the world renowned “Contemporary Master of Architecture” and traditional Elder Douglas Cardinal, UNCEDED showcases the works and worldview of 18 prominent Indigenous architects and designers from across Turtle Island who share an Indigenous vision for the future of our human family.
A grandmother’s warm welcome greets each visitor to the exhibit showcasing the work of 18 Indigenous architects. Visitors are guided through a world-class audio-visual experience that pivots on four thematic metaphors: indigeneity, resilience, sovereignty, and colonization. UNCEDED: Voices of the Land demonstrates that Indigenous cultures, inscribed within the laws, customs, and traditions of their peoples, have a profound contribution to make to the world, as seen through the storytelling of the architects. Visitors are engaged with spectacular depictions of nature, stunning visual effects, and architects presenting as life size speakers; they can then take the time to absorb Indigenous history through full length documentaries as the heartbeat of powwow drumming guides them through curving walls, as if along a river.
OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pmSat: 10:00am - 9:00pmSun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
***Please budget 45 minutes to ensure you have time to enjoy the experience

Created for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale, UNCEDED is the first Indigenous-led contemporary architecture exhibit ever presented on the world stage, and the first Canadian Entry to the Venice Architecture Biennale to be presented in North America. Following successful engagements in Venice and Ottawa, UNCEDED brings its breathtaking, immersive experience of the beauty, creativity and worldviews of Indigenous architects to amiskwaciwâskahikan, also known as Edmonton – opening in March in the heart of downtown.
Led by the world renowned “Contemporary Master of Architecture” and traditional Elder Douglas Cardinal, UNCEDED showcases the works and worldview of 18 prominent Indigenous architects and designers from across Turtle Island who share an Indigenous vision for the future of our human family.
A grandmother’s warm welcome greets each visitor to the exhibit showcasing the work of 18 Indigenous architects. Visitors are guided through a world-class audio-visual experience that pivots on four thematic metaphors: indigeneity, resilience, sovereignty, and colonization. UNCEDED: Voices of the Land demonstrates that Indigenous cultures, inscribed within the laws, customs, and traditions of their peoples, have a profound contribution to make to the world, as seen through the storytelling of the architects. Visitors are engaged with spectacular depictions of nature, stunning visual effects, and architects presenting as life size speakers&semi; they can then take the time to absorb Indigenous history through full length documentaries as the heartbeat of powwow drumming guides them through curving walls, as if along a river.
OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pmSat: 10:00am - 9:00pmSun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
***Please budget 45 minutes to ensure you have time to enjoy the experience

Edmonton City Centre West

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UNCEDED: VOICES OF THE LAND is an unprecedented exhibition and once-in-a-lifetime experience of Indigenous architecture, creation, joy, and resilience – coming to Edmonton March 8 to June 21, 2025!

UNCEDED: Voices of the Land

Edmonton Experience

UNCEDED: Voices of the Land

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