(1904-1983) Located in CB 301.4, in hallway (College Avenue 3rd Floor) (left) Pitseolak AshoonaCanadian (Inuit) (lived Cape Dorset (Kinngait), NWT) 1904-1983Printmaker: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-2000)Young Woman and Owl (27/50), 1979Stonecut stencil on paperUniversity of Regina President’s Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Gift of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, S.O.M., C.M., 2017; sc.2017.01 (right)…
Fifth Parallel Gallery, Dr. William Riddell Centre May 23rd – June 6th, 2018 This exhibition provides a rare opportunity to view a selection of Inuit artworks on paper, recently donated to the University of Regina by Drs. Morris (1917-2004) and Jacqui Shumiatcher (b. 1923). While Morris and Jacqui are two individuals synonymous with Inuit sculpture, they also amassed a…
The University of Regina is located on Treaty 4 lands, with a presence in Treaty 6. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak (Cree), Anihšināpēk (Saulteaux), Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Within the President’s Art Collection’s holdings are a significant collection of Indigenous artworks from across Turtle Island/ Canada, including work by Anihšināpēk,…
In 1967, the University of Regina received a letter from a student, noting that, “I have been impressed by the exterior architecture of all the buildings on campus. Unfortunately, however, the interior of each building… is dominated by bright white fluorescent lights and white walls. Would it not be possible to improve the situation by placing paintings or prints…
(1927-2006) Located in hallway CL 101 (Classroom Building, 1st floor) Legendary Figure of Taliilajuuq, c.1971SerpentineUniversity of Regina President’s Art Collection; pc.1971.1 I have seen younger people carving (not only my own kids) who try to do a good job because they know it is important…. Back when we first started carving the carvings weren’t polished and …
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