“Education is the New Bison” – or “Chi-kishkayhitamihk si te li neu Biizon” – by artist Val Vint is a 12-foot piece in the shape of a bison. It is constructed out of 200 steel replicas of books and other articles by Indigenous authors and allies. It is the first in a series of artworks commissioned by The Winnipeg Foundation for The Forks by Dr. Julie Nagam.

Media

Gabrielle Piché. “Bison statue at The Forks promotes education, unity.” Winnipeg Free Press, June 25, 2020.

Nicole Wong. “The Forks adds Indigenous art recognizing importance of education, truth, reconciliation.” Winnipeg Sun, June 26, 2020.

Sydney Hildebrandt. “Education at the heart of North End artist’s statue.” Winnipeg Free Press, July 7, 2020.