UNCEDED

voices of the land

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UNCEDED is a powerful vision of an invigorating and peaceful co-existence — a journey from disruption to healing and strength

UNCEDED: VOICES OF THE LAND is an unprecedented exhibition and once-in-a-lifetime experience of Indigenous architecture, creation, joy, and resilience – coming soon to Calgary in Fall 2025!

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, Ottawa-Gatineau, and Edmonton, UNCEDED brings its breathtaking, audio-visual experience of the beauty, creativity and worldviews of Indigenous architects to Calgary - opening Fall 2025.

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.

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Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1

  • Abstract digital artwork featuring neon geometric shapes, northern lights, a landscape with a herd of horses, mountains, and a starry sky.

  • A person walking toward a lit display of a forest scene on a dark wall, with geometric patterns and lighting.

  • Abstract digital artwork featuring neon pink and purple cosmic elements, a rocky landscape, trees silhouette, and an aurora-like effect in the night sky reflection.

  • Two men looking at a museum exhibit titled 'Territories of Resilience,' featuring text and an image of a forest, with informational content about Indigenous resilience.

  • Abstract design featuring geometric shapes, colorful patterns, and natural elements like rocks and trees, with aurora-like lighting.

  • Interior of a modern museum exhibit titled 'Territories of Sovereignty,' featuring large wall graphics with text and landscape images. Dimly lit space with projections and industrial ceiling.

  • Exhibit with curved walls, colorful geometric patterns, and suspended lighting.

  • Curved display with text and imagery in a dark room, featuring the title 'Welcome to Turtle Island' in multiple languages, and descriptions about Indigenous peoples and North America's interconnected territories. Four black cylindrical stools are in front of the display.

  • 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!

    2018 Venice Architecture Biennale - Guest

  • Thank you for your vitally important contribution to our understanding of our country’s dark history. It has been a very moving experience to visit UNCEDED.

    2018 Venice Architecture Biennale - Guest

  • Really powerful, moving exhibition that could not have been presented more beautifully, innovatively. So glad we came here amidst our short stay in Venice! – Dublin, Ireland

    2018 Venice Architecture Biennale - Guest

  • 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.

    2018 Venice Architecture Biennale - Guest

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