05/26/2026
Indigenous Futurist and interdisciplinary artist Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ explores history, knowledge and traditional practices while moving through installation, photography, video, sound, performance art, and most recently, public art. Cheyenne’s work is rooted in the strength to feel, express and heal — a spirit that she has imbued in her new public art project "Misi-mîkisak", a 14′ tall beaded earring constructed of colourfully painted fibreglass beads. With the artwork unveiling slated for May 30th, we chatted with Cheyenne about the evolution of her artistic practice, her definition of Indigenous futurism, and the inspiration behind her new public artwork.
Read the Q&A with Cheyenne on the EAC blog: https://www.edmontonarts.ca/blog/i-am-yeg-arts-cheyenne-rain-legrande-%E1%91%AD%E1%92%A5%E1%90%8A%E1%90%A7%E1%90%A3
Be among the first to see Cheyenne's new public artwork by joining the EAC on May 30th at 11:00 AM for a special celebration marking the official unveiling of "Misi‑mîkisak", set within the beautiful, newly reopened William Hawrelak Park. The event will feature remarks from the artist, who will share insights into the inspiration and meaning behind the work, followed by words of reflection from her Elder and a closing song by Cikwes Connie LeGrande.
Following the public art celebration, check out the City of Edmonton - Local Government’s grand reopening event at Hawrelak Park from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. The celebration will feature various activities across the park throughout the day:https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/documents/william-hawrelak-park-grand-opening-postcard.pdf
