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April 18, 2026Art & the Public Sphere

Revising settler colonial public art, an insurgent/resurgent story of ‘two Victorias’ in Winnipeg, Treaty One

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HBHonoure Black

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The study reveals how anti-colonial activism revises public art in Winnipeg, highlighting Indigenous narratives and promoting decolonization.

Key Points

  • This research examines how grassroots activism has transformed public art representations of Queen Victoria in Winnipeg.
  • Analyzed two public art pieces: the statue of Queen Victoria and the installation at 'This Place' in Air Canada Park.
  • Investigated activist movements from 2020 to 2023.
  • Evaluated the impact of these revisions on public discourse about colonialism and reconciliation.
  • The statue of Queen Victoria was removed, symbolizing resistance against colonial narratives.
  • Changes to public art installations emphasized Indigenous perspectives and promote decolonization.
  • Findings endorse the role of urban Indigenous communities in reshaping public spaces.

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Honoure Black (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3215140886becb6540930https://doi.org/10.1386/aps_00111_1
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