Stories from the River

A temporary storytelling pavilion along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River.

Stories from the River is a temporary storytelling pavilion situated on the bank of the South Saskatchewan River. The structure, informed by traditional Métis ways of making, served as a quiet setting to listen to stories of the river. The pavilion intended to create an eddy of calm from the flow of pedestrian traffic at River Landing, giving passers by the opportunity to rest and reflect on the river; its importance to our community, its history and its future. Audio recordings by Muskwa Lerat feature Maria Campbell as the Voice of the River.

Location: River Landing, Saskatoon, SK

Completed: 2021

Type: Temporary Art Installation

Collaborators:

Design - Jason Surkan

Storytelling - Maria Campbell

Audio - Muskwa Lerat

Fabrication - Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op