Indigenous Art & Culture in Public Space

There is a gap in the research pertaining to Indigenous populations and the inclusion of their art and culture in public space. I became aware of this while serving as a volunteer on the Public Art Advisory Committee for the City of Saskatoon. The literature and policy development falls short in cities across Canada.

The opportunity to learn about the Sami (the Indigenous who reside in the northern regions of Sweden, Norway and Finland) and the mechanisms that are in place to activate their engagement in the community, will be of value to Canadian cities. I will present my research analysis to the relevant departments at the City of Saskatoon. I will also present to the University of Saskatchewan’s Art and Art History Department, Regional and Urban Planning Department and the Indigenous Studies Department. I will also seek opportunities to disseminate my research beyond to neighbouring provinces.

Faculty Supervisor:

Alison Norlen;Ryan C. Walker

Student:

Partner:

Umeå University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Saskatchewan

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