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TRANSMISSIONS is an immersive exploration of futurism and Indigenous languages

By: Kim Regala, Peak Associate  Lisa Jackson, an Anishinaabe artist and filmmaker, received much praise (and many awards) when she released her virtual reality film Biidaaban: First Light (2018). Exploring themes of Indigenous futurism, the film immerses viewers into a new experience of seeing our urban landscape through the lenses of the natural landscape and Indigenous language. Now, she returns to offer us a similarly praise-deserving experience with TRANSMISSIONS. The 6,000 square foot installation is a stunning three-part structure that yet again explores these futuristic perceptions of reality. Each part welcomes us to reflect upon the ways we have come…

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