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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.

 

Unceded - The Venice Biennale

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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.

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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.

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CURATORS

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

TURTLE ISLAND ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS

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 AP

Patrick Stewart

Architect A.I.B.C., LEED AP
B.EnvD, M.Arch

David Thomas

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

Alfred Waugh

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

Testimonials

Venice Biennale

Unceded Copy

Guest Book

Extremely moving piece of work

Please continue sharing your important message. Thank you for your courage.

Extremely moving piece of work
Dennise King

Very Humbling.

I’m proud that Canada is taking steps towards reconciliation and representation of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all Indigenous architects on a world stage.

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Very Humbling.
Robert Gill

Seema. Greetings from Walatowa

I really enjoyed the exhibition curated by indigenous architects. Being an indigenous architect myself I find great inspiration and solace in the video/message. Thank you for all of the hard work! It paid off!  Beautiful!

Seema. Greetings from Walatowa
Jemez Pueblo, NM -USA

Ya’at’ceh! (Hello!)

I’m so glad to see an Indigenous representation here at the biennale that  shows our resilience and the fact that despite 100’s of years of colonization we are here and we are thriving!

Good to see the work of my mentors and Elders on the world stage.

Love the floor plan of cyclical time, and that the world is learning more about indigenous culture, teachings, and  the history of colonization.

Really powerful, moving exhibition

This could not have been presented more beautifully, innovatively. So glad we came here amidst our short stay in Venice! 

Dublin, Ireland

Very important message for Irish Indigenous architects.

I never thought of myself that way before… but I will now!! Thanks to you. 

Ireland.

This is a wonderful representation of Canada: its past and its future

Thank you for the work and creativity that went into the Canadian pavilion.

It has been a very moving experience to visit UNCEDED.

Thank you for your vitally important contribution to our understanding of our country’s dark
history.

Very moving! Thank you!

Bring it back to Canada.

Canada, BC