Created by Cree artists Jaylene Cardinal and Dakota Ward
The Rideau Heights Community Centre now features a stunning mural named Wahkohtowin, a Cree word symbolizing the interconnectedness of relationships, communities, and nature.
Created by Cree artists Jaylene Cardinal and Dakota Ward, the mural was inspired by local residents through a community consultation in spring 2024.
Jaylene and Dakota, who moved to Kingston from Edmonton in 2014, believe art fosters understanding and makes the world a better place. "Jaylene and Dakota’s mural is a vibrant and meaningful addition to the Rideau Heights Community Centre because it reflects the vision residents have for the neighbourhood they call home," said Taylor Norris, Public Art Coordinator at the City. "Murals are powerful tools for creative expression, community development, and well-being."
Wahkohtowin is part of Kingston’s Public Art program, aimed at enriching public spaces with art. The mural is now on display at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Learn more about Wahkohtowin and the Public Art program on the City’s website.
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