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UNCEDED – Voices of the Land, Sponsored by RoadShowz, Inc. is a breathtaking multimedia installation that brings together the past, present and future of the Indigenous experience, as seen through the eyes and minds of 18 distinguished Indigenous architects and designers from across Turtle Island (North America).

 Proudly sponsored by RoadShowz, Inc Unceded finds it’s new home at the Pendennis Hotel Building in Downtown Edmonton, Alberta Canada. 

Led by world-renowned Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, co-curated by Gerald McMaster and David Fortin, and organized by Edward (Ted) W. Powell and the team of RoadShowz.

UNCEDED speaks to the contribution of Indigenous architects in shaping our world with their vision, creativity and technical skills — but above all through their connection to the land and traditional ways of knowing. Organized around four themed territories, the installation features the work of architects and designers as they tell their stories of Indigeneity, resilience, sovereignty and colonization.

The Pendenis Hotel

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The new New North American site for Unceded 

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Unceded - The Venice Biennale

Creative Director

Douglas Cardinal

O.C., Ph.D. (h.c.), B.Arch, O.A.A., A.A.A., S.A.A., A.I.B.C., A.I.A., NCARB, R.C.A.A., F.R.A.I.C., F.R.I.A.S., F.R.S.C.

“I firmly believe that the Indigenous world view, which has always sought this balance between nature, culture and technology, is the path that humanity must rediscover and adopt for our future. The teachings of the Elders are not the teachings of the past. They are the teachings of the future.” — Douglas Cardinal, Blackfoot, Red Deer, Alberta

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Douglas Cardinal

As a master-builder, Douglas Cardinal’s life is dedicated to creating beautiful, thriving, and harmoniously built environments. His architecture springs from his observation of Nature and its understanding that everything works seamlessly together. His work has defined contemporary Canadian, Indigenous, and organic architecture. Throughout his career, Mr. Cardinal has been a forerunner in philosophies of sustainability, green buildings, and ecologically designed community planning.

Born in 1934 in Calgary, Alberta, his architectural studies at the University of British Columbia took him to Austin, Texas, where he received his architectural degree and found a life experience in human-rights initiatives. Mr. Cardinal then became a forerunner of philosophies of sustainability, green buildings and ecologically designed community planning.

In recognition of his work, Mr. Cardinal has received many national and international awards, including 20 Honorary Doctorates, Gold Medals of Architecture in both Canada and Russia, and an award from United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural organization (UNESCO) for best sustainable village. He was also made an Officer of the Order of Canada — one of Canada’s highest civilian honours — and was named a “World Master of Contemporary Architecture” by the International Association of Architects.

Douglas Cardinal is one of the visionaries of a new world — a world where beauty, balance and harmony thrive, where client, architect, and stakeholder build together with a common vision.  Douglas Cardinal Architect Website

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Production Director

Edward (Ted) W. Powell

 B.Arch,  A.I.A., NCARB, NCIDQ, ASID

“I strive to foster a greater achievement in the project development world — more holistic & sustainable building uses, better means of connectivity between buildings and the public, and more thoughtful ways to combine Nature with work, play, entertainment, and education.” 

Edward W. Powell – Architect

Edward William Powell (AKA Ted Powell)

B.Arch,  A.I.A., NCARB, NCIDQ, ASID, UCANR Certified Master Gardener

Ted Powell is a licensed California Architect, and a certified UCCE  Master Gardener of  Ventura, CA.   He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and spent his summers on his grandmas farm playing with the animals and rearranging their environments.  That’s when he realized Architecture and Planning would be a big part of us life.  Before studying architecture he was a singer and rhythm guitar player in a rock band that toured with some popular groups like “The Who” and many well know musicians of that era.  Growing tiered of the hectic traveling and scene, he moved back to Edmonton to get a degree in his real dream, Architecture. 

Several years after graduating and with experience under my belt,  he built a successful Architectural Practice  Powell-Blackburn with over 30 employees.   Their clients base consisted of some big companies like Texico of Canada, International Utilities, Weber Real Estate, All-Alta Credit Unions, Edmonton Savings and Loan Credit Unions, Melton Real Estate, and The Government of Alberta.

For the past 25 years, he owns an Architectural Firm with his partner and wife Laura Powell called Design to the Nines.  Located in Ojai, California they specializing in Hospitality & Commercial design and Planning.  They also design Custom laser cut furniture for humans as well as Animal Environments. 

Ted is a master in the art of computer modeling.   Resourcing countless software enablers, he creates dramatic 3-d colored renderings and visually enhanced animated movies to underscore his creations.

Aside from that,  he has also been a very passionate novelist & song writer Blogging content that focuses on his passions.  Design to the Nines Website

CURATORS

Gerald McMaster

Ph.D., O.C

Curator, artist, author, and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Visual Culture and Curatorial Practice at OCAD University — Gerald McMaster has more than 30 years of international work and expertise in contemporary art, critical theory, museology and Indigenous aesthetics.

His experience as an artist and curator in art and ethnology museums has given him a thorough understanding of transnational Indigenous visual culture and curatorial practice. Throughout his career, his championing of the mainstream value of Indigenous art, among other things, has led to his being chosen to represent Canada at prestigious international events. These include his serving as Canadian Curator for the 1995 Venice Biennale, and more recently as artistic director of the 2012 Biennale of Sydney.

Mr. McMaster is Plains Cree and a member of the Siksika First Nation. Widely published, his awards and recognitions include the 2001 ICOM-Canada Prize for contributions to national and international museology. In 2005, his country gave him its highest civilian honour, when he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada


David Fortin

A.A.A., Ph.D., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP

Curator, artist, author, and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Visual Culture and Curatorial Practice at OCAD University — Gerald McMaster has more than 30 years of international work and expertise in contemporary art, critical theory, museology and Indigenous aesthetics.

His experience as an artist and curator in art and ethnology museums has given him a thorough understanding of transnational Indigenous visual culture and curatorial practice. Throughout his career, his championing of the mainstream value of Indigenous art, among other things, has led to his being chosen to represent Canada at prestigious international events. These include his serving as Canadian Curator for the 1995 Venice Biennale, and more recently as artistic director of the 2012 Biennale of Sydney.

Mr. McMaster is Plains Cree and a member of the Siksika First Nation. Widely published, his awards and recognitions include the 2001 ICOM-Canada Prize for contributions to national and international museology. In 2005, his country gave him its highest civilian honour, when he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada

TURTLE ISLAND ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS

Ph.D., O.C

Gerald McMaster

Ph.D., O.C
A.A.A., Ph.D., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP

David Fortin

A.A.A., Ph.D., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP
Vice President

Lana Astry

Vice President
A.I.A., NCARB, A.I.C.A.E., C.D.T., LEED AP BD+C

Tamarah Begay

A.I.A., NCARB, A.I.C.A.E., C.D.T., LEED AP BD+C
B.A., B.Ed, B.EnvD, B.Arch, Ph.D. (h.c.), N.W.T.A.A., F.R.A.I.C

Harriet Burdett-Moulton  

B.A., B.Ed, B.EnvD, B.Arch, Ph.D. (h.c.), N.W.T.A.A., F.R.A.I.C
M.Arch, Ph.D. (candidate — Planning)

Jake Chakasim

M.Arch, Ph.D. (candidate — Planning)
Ph.D., O.C

Gerald McMaster

Ph.D., O.C
A.A.A., Ph.D., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP

David Fortin

A.A.A., Ph.D., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP
Vice President

Lana Astry

Vice President
A.I.A., NCARB, A.I.C.A.E., C.D.T., LEED AP BD+C

Tamarah Begay

A.I.A., NCARB, A.I.C.A.E., C.D.T., LEED AP BD+C
B.A., B.Ed, B.EnvD, B.Arch, Ph.D. (h.c.), N.W.T.A.A., F.R.A.I.C

Harriet Burdett-Moulton  

B.A., B.Ed, B.EnvD, B.Arch, Ph.D. (h.c.), N.W.T.A.A., F.R.A.I.C
M.Arch, Ph.D. (candidate — Planning)

Jake Chakasim

M.Arch, Ph.D. (candidate — Planning)
M.Arch

Chris Cornelius

M.Arch
A.I.A., LEED AP

Wanda Dalla Costa

A.I.A., LEED AP
F.A.I.A., NCARB, A.I.C.A.E.

Tammy Eagle Bull

F.A.I.A., NCARB, A.I.C.A.E.
B.Arch, SM.ArchS, A.I.A., A.I.C.A.E., NCARB

Daniel J. Glenn

B.Arch, SM.ArchS, A.I.A., A.I.C.A.E., NCARB
B.F.A., M.Arch, M.A.A., M.R.A.I.C.

Ryan Gorrie

B.F.A., M.Arch, M.A.A., M.R.A.I.C.
BEDS, M.Arch

Raymond Charles Gosselin

BEDS, M.Arch
B.Des, B.Ed, M.Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP

Matthew Hickey

B.Des, B.Ed, M.Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP
B.Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., NCARB

Brian Porter

B.Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., NCARB
B.A., M.Arch, M.R.A.I.C., Architect A.I.B.C

Ouri Scott

B.A., M.Arch, M.R.A.I.C., Architect A.I.B.C
O.A.A., LEED AP, M.R.A.I.C.

Eladia Smoke

O.A.A., LEED AP, M.R.A.I.C.
Architect A.I.B.C., LEED APM.R.A.I.C.

Patrick Stewart

Architect A.I.B.C., LEED APM.R.A.I.C.
BEDS, M.Arch

Raymond Charles Gosselin

BEDS, M.Arch
B.Des, B.Ed, M.Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP

Matthew Hickey

B.Des, B.Ed, M.Arch, O.A.A., M.R.A.I.C., LEED AP