Falling for Ādisōke We are falling right into place with a busy season for construction at Ādisōke. Outside the building, progress continues to be un-be-leaf-able on the stunning red cedar wood and the stone base that is wrapping the building. The roof remains a key area of focus as construction progresses. Inside Ādisōke, all five
This feature story is part of a series profiling the Indigenous artists behind the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program. When Ādisōke opens in 2026, it will not only serve as Ottawa’s new Central Library and home of Library and Archives Canada’s in-person services in the National Capital Region, but it will also be a place
Windows, walls and waterproofing From windows, to walls, to waterproofing, the last few months have been exceptionally busy at the Ādisōke project site. In September, the breathtaking windows for the auditorium were installed. These are the largest windows for the facility and represent an exciting milestone for the project. Work also continued to progress on
News from the rooftop A lot has happened at the Ādisōke project site since our last update. We’ll start from the top: significant progress has been made on Ādisōke’s curved roof. The wooden structural beams have all been installed and the paneling is also complete. Photo 1: Aerial view of the Ādisōke facility showing the wooden
This feature story is the first in a series profiling the Indigenous artists behind the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program. When Ādisōke opens in 2026, it will not only serve as Ottawa’s new Central Library and home of Library and Archives Canada’s in-person services in the National Capital Region, but it will also be a
It’s back! By popular demand, we’re launching another Anishinābemowin language series. Want to learn to say a few words in Anishinābemowin Algonquin language? Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing new pronunciation videos from Anishinābe Algonquin Language Keeper Joan Tenasco to help you practice. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 It’s day one of our
Indigenous Public Artists announced Did you know that Indigenous art will be featured throughout Ādisōke? This week, we announced that artists from across Canada have been selected through the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program. They will produce the following art for the facility: Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg: interior Pimisi entrance Mary
Through the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program, Indigenous artists from across Canada have been selected to create artwork for Ādisōke, the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada joint facility. The following artists have been selected to produce artwork for the facility: Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for
Curator of Indigenous Public Art, Ādisōke Dawn Saunders Dahl Dawn Saunders Dahl is a passionate advocate for Artists and Indigenous arts communities in Alberta. Since 2008, through various public art initiatives, exhibitions, projects, and events, Dawn’s work has and continues to be influenced by her deep connection to the land, her ancestral heritage, and her
Floor-ious Progress on Ādisōke… If you’ve passed by the Ādisōke project site recently, there’s a good chance you witnessed a beehive of activity as the building continues to grow into the sky! The site has been busy with several concrete pours, and significant progress has been made on the first three floors of the facility.