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Weci | Koninut invites passerby to a sensory journey through the forest (Notcimik) guided by the six seasons of the Atikamekw culture. The interactive installation offers an evocative space that encourages visitors to explore their own dreams and inner reflections.
Composed of six giant dreamcatchers, Weci | Koninut embodies the wisdom of the ancestors and deep respect for our environment. Each season—from Pitcipipon, the Pre-Winter, to Takwakin, the Autumn—creates a vibrant, immersive setting with its own unique interplay of light and sound. Visitors are invited to settle comfortably within this space, where their presence activates the experience and carries them into a world of dreams.
A tribute to the beauty of the land and the richness of our cultural identities.
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Weci | Koninut is more than just an installation; it is a powerful tribute to Indigenous cultures, a space for pause, for dreaming, and for reconnection with nature. It sparks dialogue on identity, ancestral values, and our shared responsibility toward our environment.
Weci | Koninut, (/we.ʒi kɔ.ni.nut/) is a name dreamed up by the creators to represent a dreamcatcher. It combines the beginning of the word in Atikamekw (Wecipapicikan) with the ending of the word in Wolastoqey (Puwyakoninut)
Weci | Koninut was created by Dave Jenniss and Julie-Christina Picher, in collaboration with Eruoma Awashish, Étienne Thibeault, Serge Maheu. Produced by Init in collaboration with Houston First Corporation and powered by Creos.
