Path to Reconciliation

The Path to Reconciliation mural project was a collaborative initiative between Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) and the Creative City Centre (CCC). This mural was unique to Regina Downtown’s Urban Canvas Program, as it was installed on the paving stones of a pedestrian-only city block. The project was a 325 foot –long by 8-foot-wide path down the centre of the FW Hill Mall, on the 1800 block of Scarth Street.

The mural was designed and installed by two local indigenous artists- Geanna Dunbar and Brandy Jones and supported by a local Elder and Cultural/Indigenous Art Advisor from the First Nations University of Canada.

The vision of the project was to incorporate the community through the common language of art to foster conversations about reconciliation. This was executed by designing a culturally significant project that allowed all members of the community the ability to engage with. The two lead artists designed the mural to resemble traditional indigenous beadwork, specifically a beaded belt. In total the design consisted of 350 rows of 8 beads in unison forming a literal path, giving the project its name- Path to Reconciliation.

The painting was completed as scheduled between June 1st and June 17th. The installation was achieved with the support of almost 200 volunteers. Led by the artists, volunteers helped stencil and paint each bead while engaging with community members about the mural and reconciliation efforts. The project concluded by a dedication on National Indigenous People’s Day, on June 21st, 2023.