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The Indigenous Peoples Space 1

THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES SPACE: Starting the ConversationUnceded Algonquin Territory | 100 Wellington Street & 119 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON

DAVID T FORTIN ARCHITECT

WANDA DALLA COSTA ARCHITECT

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BACKGROUND

On Indigenous People’s Day 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the former U.S Embassy in Ottawa would be re-purposed as a space for Indigenous Peoples. The Indigenous Peoples Space will encompass the 100 Wellington Street building, 119 Sparks Street (currently a CIBC bank), and a future infill to connect the two existing buildings. This site is on the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin Nation.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in collaboration with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council, has partnered with our team to develop a model that will inspire the long-term vision for the Indigenous Peoples Space. The future building will effectively represent First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation peoples’ cultures and histories in such a way that Indigenous governments, institutions and organizations can conduct Nation to Nation business and further our selfdetermination. We welcome you to join us by sharing your thoughts and ideas for building the future.

OUR VISION

As Indigenous architects, we recognize the potential narrative of this historic site, and its challenges. This is a vision of Indigenous values, honouring our Elders and the Algonquin Peoples. We design by listening and working collaboratively toward an expression that celebrates Indigenous presence. This is our first priority.

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À l’occasion de la Journée des peuples autochtones de 2017, le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a annoncé que l’ancienne ambassade des États-Unis à Ottawa serait transformée en espace pour les peuples autochtones. L’Espace des peuples autochtones comprendra le 100, rue Wellington, le 119, rue Sparks (actuellement une banque CIBC) et un futur bâtiment intercalaire pour relier les deux bâtiments existants. Ce site se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé de la nation algonquine.

L’Assemblée des Premières Nations (APN), en collaboration avec Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami et le Ralliement national des Métis, s’est associée à notre équipe pour élaborer un modèle qui inspirera la vision à long terme de l’Espace des peuples autochtones. Le futur édifice représentera fidèlement la culture et l’histoire des peuples des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis de telle sorte que les gouvernements, les institutions et les organisations autochtones puissent transiger de Nation à Nation et faire progresser notre autodétermination. Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous en partageant vos réflexions et vos idées pour construire l’avenir.

NOTRE VISION

En tant qu’architectes autochtones, nous reconnaissons le potentiel narratif de ce lieu historique et ses défis. Il s’agit d’une vision des valeurs autochtones qui rend hommage à nos Aînés et au peuple algonquin. Nous concevons notre travail en écoutant et en collaborant ensemble pour en arriver à une expression qui célèbre la présence autochtone. C’est notre première priorité.

ENJI-ZHITOONG MAANDA

Indigenous People’s Day gii-aawang 2017, gii-dbaajma Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wi U.S Embassy ko gaa-aawang, Ottawa etek, bkaan wii-zhi-nakaazang, Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik wii-nakaazwaat. Wi 100 Wellington Street wiigwaam 119 Sparks Street (CIBC zhoonyaa-gamik megwaa yaawang) gewe, kina Indigenous Peoples Space da-aawan, aabtaweyiing gewe zhiwi da-zhichgaade gegoo wii-aan’koosing nanda niish wiigwaaman. Algonquin Nation da-kiimwaa aawan tek sa maanda; gaawii gii-bgidna-ziinaawaa maanda da-kiimwaa.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami gewe, miinwaa Métis National Council, gii-wiijbizoondwak wii-wiijnakiimgowaang zhitoowaang gegoo waa-naadmaagemgak niigaan naabing wii-waabndaming ge-zhi-mnwaabjichgaadegba maanda Indigenous Peoples Space. First Nations, Inuit, Métis Nation gewe debendaagzijik ezhi-bmaadziwaat, zhaazhi gewe gaa-bi-zhiwebziwaat, da-zhinoomaadim maanpii pii giizhchigaadek maanda, wii-naadmaagemgak gonda Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik bemaaknigejik, institutions miinwaa organizations gewe wii-bminzha’mawaat maanda kina gegoo bemiikming Nation to Nation zhi-nakiing, wii-maajiishkaawaat gewe maanda naagdawendizying. Ndaa-gchinendaami gegiinwaa dbaajmayek enendmek ge-zhichengba niigaan naabing.

GE-ZHIWEBKIBA

Maanda architects Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik aawyaang, nwaabndaanaa ge-naajmangba maanpii sa maanda wii-zhichgaadek, miinwaa waa-zhi-znagak. Na’ii nmakwendaanaa da-zhiwebkiba, da-mnaadenjgaadek maanpii Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik gechi-piitendmawaat, mnaadenmindwaa Getzijik miinwaa Algonquin-ak. Mzinbiiymaang waa-zhitoowaang, gbizdaagoom miinwaa gwiijnakiimgoom wii-noondwindwaa miinwaa wii-mnaaj’indwaa gonda Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik eyaajik maanpii. Mii maanda e-niigaani-mkwendmaang.

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“Design something our grandmothers would be proud of ” - Elder Winnie Pitawanakwat

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 CONTENTS 5

3.0 OUR TEAM 7

4.0 DESIGN DRIVERS 9

5.0 WALKTHROUGH 11

6.0 PROGRAM PLANS 19

CONTENU

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 CONTENU

3.0 NOTRE ÉQUIPE 4.0 ÉLÉMENTS CLÉS DE LA CONCEPTION

5.0 PARCOURS 6.0 PLANS DU PROGRAMME

EZHBII’GAADEK MAANPII

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 EZHBII’GAADEK MAANPII 3.0 WAAJIIWEJIK MAANDA NAKIITMING 4.0 MEKWENDMING DBAAKNIGENG WAA-ZHINAAGOK MAANDA 5.0 WII-BMI-ZHIIBAAWSENG 6.0 MZINBII’GAADEK WAA-ZHINAAGOK

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“A new nation-to-nation axis will emphasize the importance of strengthening our relationships.” - David T. Fortin

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“My mom taught us the importance of connecting with mother earth. How can architecture nurture that relationship?” - Wanda Dalla Costa

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FIRST NATIONS INUIT MÉTIS NATION1,836,035 People 65,025 People 451,795 People

David T FortinWinnie PitawanakwatWanda Dalla CostaEladia Smoke

Jason SurkanClaudio Vekstein Nicole Luke

ArchitectArchitect Architect

Architect Student Designer Intern ArchitectIntern ArchitectLarissa Roque

DAVID T FORTIN ARCHITECT INC. ELDER

WANDA DALLA COSTA ARCHITECT

SMOKE ARCHITECTURE

Our team has Métis, Anishinaabe, Plains Cree, and Inuit representatives, with voices from youths to Elders. Our team is deliberately diverse and carefully structured for a collaborative design process. The process is just as important as the final project; this is how we build a rich understanding of place, embody Indigenous heritage, and welcome visitors from the local community and abroad.

Notre équipe compte des représentants des Métis, des Anishinaabe, des Cris-des-Plaines et des Inuits, des jeunes et des Aînés. Elle est délibérément diversifiée et soigneusement structurée pour permettre un processus de conception collaborative. Le processus est tout aussi important que le projet final; c’est ainsi que nous construisons une riche compréhension du lieu, que nous incarnons le patrimoine autochtone et que nous accueillons des visiteurs de la communauté locale et de l’étranger.

Ni’aak maanpii wiijiiwewak Métis, Anishinaabe, Plains Cree, miinwaa Inuit, eshkniigjik gewe miinwaa Getzijik. Nooch wiya dgobi maanda sa maamwizing miinwaa na’ii nda-zhi-nakiimi, kina wiya wii-noondwin enendang dbaaknigeng waa-zhinaagok maanda ezhtoong. Naasaap piichi-ndawendaagot weweni wii-zhi-nakiing maamwizing, gaawii go wi ezhchigaadek maamdaa eta wii-mkwendming; mii wi ezhi-gwekwendming mooshkin wii-nsastaming zhiwi sa etek gegoo, ezhi-zhinoomaageng gewe Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik kina gaa-bi-aan’kenmaageyaat, miinwaa ezhi-mno-daapnindwaa giwi nooch ngoji wenjbaajik baandgejik maanpii.

3.0 OUR TEAM NOTRE ÉQUIPE WAAJIIWEJIK MAANDA NAKIITMING

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DESIGN DRIVERS

Nation to Nation AxisThe Algonquin Gathering Circle is directly opposite Parliament. The Sacred Fire on axis with the Centennial Flame honours the nation-to-nation connection between Indigenous peoples and Canada.

The LandOur Elders teach that we are close to Mother Earth. An Indigenous garden and celebration space invites visitors into a sacred space of year-round programmed activity.

Wigwam Inner Structure + East EntryThe Birchbark | Wiigiwaas panels of pre-contact Algonquin architecture inspire transparent glass panels to lightly envelope the Beaux-Arts facade of 100 Wellington Street, a European typology on unceded Algonquin land. The east entry honours a sunrise of new beginnings.

Wigwam Outer StructureAs in the Algonquin wiigiwaam’s bentwood supports, a second layer holds the glass shingles against the inner structure and provides insulation for the heritage building.

Honouring the GiftIt is an honour to be gifted a blanket. In marriage ceremonies, this gesture represents the uniting of two unique individuals. We wrap the existing building together with outdoor space, connecting our visitors in an embrace.

The RegaliaWe honour this gift by wrapping it in a regalia of decorations reminiscent perhaps of snowshoes, feathers, jingles, drying frames, gems. Each piece is designed by an Indigenous community so that our diverse peoples are all present. It changes over the years, resilient, beautiful, old gifts returned, new gifts applied, a unified but diversely inflected voice.

Diverse VoicesRepresenting Inuit, Métis Nation, and more than 636 First Nations, we feel at home and welcomed here, a place that resonates with many voices.

ÉLÉMENTS CLÉS DE LA CONCEPTION

Lien de Nation à Nation Le Cercle de rassemblement algonquin se trouve directement en face du Parlement. Le feu sacré devant la flamme du Centenaire honore le lien de Nation à Nation entre les peuples autochtones et le Canada.

La Terre Nos aînés nous enseignent que nous sommes proches de notre mère la Terre. Un jardin autochtone et un espace de célébration invitent les visiteurs dans un lieu sacré où des activités sont programmées toute l’année.

Structure intérieure de Wigwam + Entrée EstLes panneaux d’écorce de bouleau | Wiigiwaas d’architecture algonquine pré-contact inspirent des panneaux de verre transparent pour envelopper légèrement la façade de style beaux-arts du 100, rue Wellington, une iconographie européenne sur une terre algonquine non cédée. L’Entrée Est honore un lever de soleil sur de nouveaux commencements.

Structure extérieure de WigwamComme dans les supports en bois courbé du wiigiwaam algonquin, une deuxième couche maintient les plaques de verre contre la structure intérieure et assure l’isolation de l’édifice patrimonial.

Honorer l’offrandeC’est un honneur de recevoir une couverture. Dans les cérémonies de mariage, ce geste représente l’union de deux individus uniques. Nous enveloppons le bâtiment existant d’un espace extérieur, reliant nos visiteurs dans une étreinte.

Parures Nous honorons cette offrande en l’enveloppant de parures et de décorations qui rappellent peut-être des raquettes, des plumes, des clochettes, des cadres de séchage, des pierres précieuses. Chaque pièce est conçue par une communauté autochtone pour que nos divers peuples soient tous présents. Elles changent au fil des ans, sont résilientes, superbes, les anciennes offrandes sont retournées, les nouvelles sont accueillies, une voix unifiée mais diverse.

Des voix diverses Représentant les Inuits, la nation métisse et plus de 636 Premières Nations, nous nous sentons chez nous et accueillis ici, un endroit qui fait écho à de nombreuses voix.

MEKWENDMING DBAAKNIGENG WAA-ZHINAAGOK MAANDA

Nation to Nation AxisMyaa gaama’iing Parliament temgat wi Algonquin Gathering Circle. Centennial Flame zhi-dbishkoo temgat wi Gchitwaa-Shkode, wii-zhinoomaageng enaangoondwaat Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik miinwaa Canada, naasaap piichgaabwiwaat.

Maanda KiGda-penmandwaanaa gminaadenmaanaa gewe Shkakmigkwe, zhi-kinoomaagewak Getzijik. Na’ii maanpii da-tenoon, gtigaanens Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik en’kaazwaat gtigaadenik, miinwaa waa-dnakmigak bebaayaajik da-bi-biindgeyaapa gegoo sa maanpii nakmigak; nooch gegoo da-nakmigat maanpii gbe-bboong miinwaa gbe-niibin.

Biinjiyiing Wiigwaam + Waabnong Dzhi-biindgengWiigwaasan ko gaa-zhi-nakaazwaat Algonquin-ak gii-zhigeyaat jibwaa-dgoshnowaat wyaabshkiiwejik, mii gaa-mkwendmaang gii-naaknigeyaanh waasechganaabkoon wii-toong zaagji’iing wii-giitaasing zhiwi, wi sa wiigwaam gaa-zhichgaadeg wyaabshkiiwejik gii-bi-bminzha’waawaat Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaanjin. Mii go naa dbishkoo toong maanda wiigwaam mkakoong wii-zhinoomaageng. Da-giizhootemgat zhiwi biinjiyiing. Gaawii geyaabi wyaabshkiiwejik da-bminzha’waa-siiwaan Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaanjin. Waabnong dzhi-biindgeng, mii mnaadenjgaadek maanda kina wii-mno-aanji-maajtaang.

Zaagjiyiing WiigwaamDbishkoo shkaatgoonsan gii-zhoobaagnaawaat Algonquin-ak wiigwaam gii-zhitoowaat, zhaazhwaach ndi-zhnaagtoonaa wi naakmachgan waa-mnjimnigemgak pii niwi waasechganaabkoon zhiwi toong zaagjiyiing zhiwi wiigwaaming.

Mnaajtoong Maan’goongGchi’ii wi miin’goong waaboowaan. Naabwijik maanda miin’gaazwak wii-zhinoomaageng ezhi-bezhgowaat gonda niish bemaadzijik. Mii dash maanda mekwendming naasaap zhitoong maanda wiigwaam wi gewe zhiwi kojiing waa-tek.

Dbishkoo kwe gchitwaawkonyet zhi-zzegaachgaade maanda wiigwaamWii-mnaadendmaang maanda maan’goowaang, nooch gegoo nda-zhi-zzegaatoonaa; na’ii ndan’kaaznaa nooch gegoo da-mkwenjgaadegba – aagmak gnamaa, miigwanak gewe, zhenwensan, naaksijganan toong gegoo baasming, miinwaa siniinsan nooch ezhi-mnwaandegin. Bebkaan Nishnaabe-kiing ngoji wenjbaajik zhitoonaawaan nanda nooch gegoo e-zzegaachgengin. Aanjchigaadenoon nanda aapiichin – gaa-miin’goong e-zoongkin, genaajwangin, neyaap miigwem, gshka’ii maan’goong dash chigaade – wii-zhinoomaageng nooch nsweyaan’gizwaat Maanpii Kiin Wenzkaajik, maamwi shwii go giigdawaat.

Kina Maanpii Kiing Wenzkaajik Giigdawak MaanpiiInuit, Métis Nation, gonda gewe washme 636 eyaajik First Nations, ga-gkendaanaawaa mno-daapnigoowing maanpii; bswewesnini maanpii nooch bemaadzijik ekdawaat.

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Nation to Nation Axis The Land Wigwam Inner Structure + East Entry

Wigwam Outer Structure Honouring the Gift The RegaliaDiverse Voices

“This building needs to honour women.” - Eladia Smoke

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Algonquin Wigwam

Birch-bark Basketry

Métis Sash

Regalia

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“All Indigenous people should feel welcomed to this building, even the homeless.” - Elder Winnie Pitawanakwat

WALKTHROUGH PARCOURS WII-BMI-ZHIIBAAWSENG

Diagram illiustrating Indigenous design referencesDiverse Voices

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spatial storyline from Wellington street to Sparks street

offices connected by atrium

gathering of nations circle

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RegaliaAlgonquin Wigwam Birchbark Basketry RegaliaMétis Sash

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sacred fire + welcome park

Walk along the Nation-to-Nation axis into this space of welcome, wrapped in regalia, around the sacred fire, to the East entry. Sit and look back to Parliament. Diverse cultural performances gather around the sacred fire each season. feu sacré + parc de bienvenue Marchez le long du parcours de Nation à Nation dans cet espace d’accueil, orné de parures, autour du feu sacré, à l’Entrée Est. Asseyez-vous et regardez derrière vers le Parlement. Des spectacles culturels variés sont organisés chaque saison autour du feu sacré.

gchitwaa-shkode + welcome parkBi-biindgek maanpii, dbishkoo giizhooshewyek da-nendaagot. Giitaawsek gchitwaa-shkodeng, waabnong shkwaandeming dash ga-ni-zhaam. Nmadbik; Parliament gnawaabndamak. Nooch gegoo ezhi-mmaanjiinjik da-yaawak giitaayiing gchitwaa-shkodeng niibing, dgwaagik, bboong, mnookmik gewe.

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Mohawk College Hoop Dance - Brook Mcilroy Mixed Media - Spatial Storyline

community kitchen

Our narrative continues as visitors enter the building with Elders on one side and children on the other; all generations are welcomed and at home here.

cuisine communautaireNotre récit se poursuit alors que les visiteurs entrent dans l’édifice avec les Aînés d’un côté et les enfants de l’autre; toutes les générations sont les bienvenues et se sentent chez elles ici.

jiibaakwegamik kina wiya debendangWii-ni-aabdaajmayaang: Biindgeyaat bebaa-yaajik, getzijik mbaneyiing yaawak, binoojiinyik dash gewii oodi npaajiyiing. Kina go wiya zhanda daa-biindge miinwaa endaat yaaji da-nendam.

spatial storyline from Wellington street to Sparks street

The history and narratives of our nations are shared with augmented reality along a public path that connects Parliament to Sparks; this colonnade may be opened or closed; windows look onto an exhibition space for dancing, drumming, singing, art.

trame spatiale entre l’édifice Wellington et l’édifice Sparks L’histoire et les récits de nos Nations sont partagés avec une réalité augmentée le long d’un chemin public qui relie le Parlement à l’édifice Sparks; cette colonnade peut être ouverte ou fermée; les fenêtres donnent sur un espace d’exposition pour danser, jouer du tambour, chanter, créer de l’art.

enaabiising naajmowin Wellington biinish SparksMiikaans Parliament da-nji-maajiimat; Sparks da-ko-namat. Na’ii zhiwi miikaansing da-zhinoomaadim, gaa-bi-zhiwebak, enaajmaying gewe. Daa-nsaaknigaade maage go daa-gbaakwigaade maanda colonnade; waasechganan gewe te-noon gegoo maanpii nakmigak wii-waabmindwaa naamjik, e-dewegejik, negmajik gewe, miinwaa mzinbii’ganak mzinniik miinwaa wi dnawa nooch gegoo zhinoomaading.

VGMHC Learning Kitchen - SCOTT | EDWARDS ARCHITECTUREMixed Media - spatial storyline3

Diagram - sacred fire and welcome park1

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gathering of nations circle

At the place of connection to sky, a circular meeting space allows representatives to meet in a space that honours protocols such as pipe ceremonies. Views over Parliament connect to the outdoors with layers of roof garden.

cercle de réunion des nations Au point de connexion avec le ciel, un espace de réunion circulaire permet aux représentants de se réunir dans un espace qui respecte les protocoles tels que les cérémonies du calumet. Les vues sur le Parlement s’ouvrent sur l’extérieur avec des couches de jardin sur le toit.

gathering of nations circleZhanda ge-dzhi-n‘kweshkdaadwaat bemaadzijik, waawyeyaa wii-gshkitoowaat weweni wii-naagdoowaat ezhchigeng pwaagan zgaswaanin gchi-nakmigzing. Pakwaaning waawaaskoneyin gtigaadenoon; Parliament debaabminaagot.

offices connected by atrium

The inherent hierarchy of the historical building is fluidly reconnected with light; a glowing core builds kinship between earth and sky. The meeting and private spaces that encircle this core and look over Parliament inspire our representatives to speak for our nations

bureaux reliés par un atriumLa hiérarchie inhérente à l’édifice historique est reconnectée avec fluidité à la lumière; un noyau rougeoyant établit la parenté entre la terre et le ciel. Les salles de réunions et les espaces privés qui entourent ce noyau et donnent sur le Parlement inspirent nos représentants à parler au nom de nos Nations.

wii-waasetek kina endzhi-nakiiyaatMno-waasete kina zhanda bebkaan bmisgaak wii-waabndaming kina wiya naasaap piitendaagzit. Biindgeyaate bebkaan kina wiya yaat, waabndiwak dash kina zhanda en’kiijik. Parliament debaabminaagot. Waabndmawaat wi, da-mkwendaanaawaa zhanda en’kiijik ge-zhi-gnoodmawaawaapa wiiji-Nishnaabewaan.

Siksika Powwow Arbour - GEC Architects

rooftop garden and cafe

At celebrations and events, the outdoor roof garden and cafe look directly over Parliament, while the building wrap extends gently above to provide privacy and a comfortable environment with shade and shelter.

jardin sur le toit et caféLors des célébrations et des événements, le jardin sur le toit extérieur et le café donnent directement sur le Parlement, tandis que l’enveloppe du bâtiment s’étend doucement au-dessus pour offrir une intimité et un environnement confortable avec ombre et abri.

pakwaaning gtigaanens miinwaa cafeNooch gegoo nakmigak, Parliament da-debaabndaanaawaa eyaajik zhiwi gtigaanensing wi pakwaaning etek, bekish dash da-aagooshnook wii-bwaa-waabmigwaat kina wiyan, miinwaa da-kajgaa, da-dbinwaa gewe.

Native Child and Family Services - LGA

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Diagram - Central Atrium

Conceptual Rendering - gathering of nations circle and rooftop garden beyond5

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regalia

This wrap honours the gift and makes it our own. The ribs might be those of our mother, the decorations her skirt. All our nations are present here, each decoration gifted and returned in an ongoing cycle

Pow Wow Dancer Rawhide Laced Snowshoe

Ojibwe Basketry Beaded Belt Detail

Birchbark Canoe Build

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Cet emballage honore l’offrande et la fait nôtre. Les côtes pourraient être celles de notre mère, les décorations, sa jupe. Toutes nos Nations sont présentes ici, chaque décoration offerte et rendue dans un cycle continu.

dbishkoo kwe gchitwaawkonyet zhi-zzegaachgaade maanda wiigwaam

Mnaadenjgaade maanda wiigwaam gaa-miin’goong, gda-daapnanaa dash maanda giinwi wii-dbendmang. Niwin pigegning ezhnaagkin, mii dbishkoo gashnaa eyaangin, wi ezhi-zzegaachgeng, mii dbishkoo wdoo-skirt. Nooch ngoji wenjiijik gonda sa Maanpii Kiin Wenzkaajik daa-zhitoonaawaa gegoo maanpii wiigwaaming waa-zzegaachgeng wii-tenik wiinwaa bimaadziwniwaang wenzkaanik wii-tenik maanpii Ottawa. Maamnik da-ke-teni wi maagweyaat, mii dash neyaap da-miindwaa, bekaanak dash miinwaa gnamaa daa-miigwenaawaa. Memeshkdoonming maagweng, mii maanda wiigwaam ezhi-zzegaachgaadek.

Hand Sketch - Regalia7

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Basement Floor(Existing 5198.62 + 5517 sq.ft., New 17133 sq.ft.)

Sparks Street

Wellington Street

Storage1287 sqft.

Storage1287 sqft.

Archives1380 sqft.

Mec.400sqft.

WR340sqft.

Public Archive +Resource Center2470 sqft.

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

N

Storage2533 sqft.

Washr.400 sqft.

Washr.210 sqft.

MechanicalRoom1528 sqft.

“This project should be expressive of our beautiful cultures.” - Eladia Smoke

PROGRAM PLANS PLANS INCLUS DANS LE PROGRAMME MZINBII’GAADEK WAA-ZHINAAGOK 6.0

Physical Model

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CC

BB

AA

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down down

water

water

Atrium / Lightwell1060 sqft.

West Entry

North Entry

Main Entry300 sqft.

GreenAtrium1830 sqft

Ground Floor(Existing 5089.9 + 5517 sq.ft., New 4963 sq.ft.)

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

NCommunity Kitchen(elders-oriented)1035 sqf.

Public Education(children-oriented)870 sqf.

Admin540 sqf.

Security196 sqft.

exit stairs125 sqft.

Primary Event3700 sqft.

*CummulativeEvent/Exhibit Space5700 sqft.(800 people)

Lobby190 sf.

Security224 sqft.

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

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Secondary Event2000 sqft.

exitstairs145sqft.

narrativewalkway

Amphitheater7280 sqft.

Second Floor(Existing 5241.8 + 1300 sq.ft., New 3133 sq.ft.)

Open Office542 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Medium Meeting(10-15)538 sqf.

InteractiveGallery2373 sqft.

Private Office92 sqf.

Private Office92 sqf.

Private Office92 sqf.

Open Office413 sqf.

Second Floor Mezzanine786 sqft.

Medium Meeting(10-15)525 sqf.

Open toBelow

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

WR170 sqft.

N

Atrium / Lightwell1060 sqft.exit stairs

125 sqft.

exitstairs145sqft.

Reception290 sqft.

New Offices382 sqft.

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Third Floor(Existing 5242.9 + 1300 sq.ft., New 3133 sq.ft.)

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Multi-purpose Room(up to 30)917 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Private Office240 sqf.

Medium Meeting(10-15)538 sqf.

Large Meeting Room(up to 50)2373 sqft.

CommunityKitchen153 sqf.

Multi-purpose Room(up to 15)480 sqf.WR

52 sqft.

Mechanical Room

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

N

Attic

Attic

Atrium / Lightwell1060 sqft.exit stairs

125 sqft.

exitstairs145sqft.

WR170 sqft.

Reception290 sqft.

New Offices382 sqft.

Fourth Floor and Penthouse(Existing 2255.1 + 2388 sq.ft., New 5987 sq.ft.)

Reception290 sqft.

Library2373 sqft.

TranslationBooth190 sqf.

TranslationBooth190 sqf.

Language Center742 sqft.

Language Center1080 sqft.

MechanicalRoom175 sqf.

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

N

LibraryRoof Garden1700 sqft.

New Offices382 sqft.

WR90 sqft.

Open Office1010 sqf.

Private Office222 sqf.

Private Office222 sqf.

Atrium / Lightwell1060 sqft.exit stairs

125 sqft.

exitstairs145sqft.

WR170 sqft.

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Fifth Floor(Existing 2255.1 + 2388 sq.ft., New 5467 sq.ft.)

GreenAtrium

Roof Garden1070 sqft.

ExecutiveMeeting Space(up to 60 people)1710 sqft.

Sparks Street

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

N

NewVerticalCirculation365 sqft.

WR113 sqft.

Kitchen220 sqft.

Atrium / Lightwell1060 sqft.exit stairs

125 sqft.

exitstairs145sqft.

WR113 sqft.

Cafe220 sqft.

“Indigenous people need access to the Land, and not metaphorically.” - David T. Fortin

Sixth Floor(New 2088 sq.ft.)

4 NationAssembly Space1700 sqft.(200 people)

Wellington Street

Sparks Street

0' 5' 10' 20' 50' Feet

N

NewVerticalCirculation365 sqft.

WR113 sqft.

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SECTION B-B SECTION C-C

SECTION D-D

SECTION A-A

EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATIONSOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION (EAST-WEST)

(NORTH-SOUTH) (NORTH-SOUTH) (NORTH-SOUTH)

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Physical Model

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Honouring the Gift

The Land

Nation to Nation Axis

Wigwam Inner Structure+ East Entry

Wigwam Outer Structure

The RegaliaDiverse Voices

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