TRC Calls to Action and Sisters in Spirit Day inspire new Indigenous bus shelter art

Over the past years, Saskatoon Transit has been partnering with various groups, students, artists and community members to unveil bus shelters displaying Indigenous artwork. These shelters reaffirm Saskatoon Transit’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #79.  

To coincide with Sisters in Spirit Day, the fifth indigenous-inspired bus shelter artwork is being unveiled on October 4, 2023. The artwork is available for public viewing at Preston Avenue and Adelaide Street–Stop ID: 3392. 

Saskatoon Transit partnered with talented Indigenous artist Vanessa Hyggen to collaborate with family and community members affected by the tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), as well as Two-Spirit individuals. Vanessa skillfully integrated the shared thoughts and emotions of the group. Her aim was to pay tribute to and raise awareness of the issues faced, provide a healing space, and encourage community members to speak out. The bus shelter stands as a tribute to the lives affected by this tragic issue, a call for justice, and a symbol of hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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For the full story behind the artwork, information on the committee members that inspired the piece, and previous bus shelter art projects, visit: saskatoon.ca/trc-bus-shelter-art