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The Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute has the mission of transmitting the traditional Cree culture it draws upon to future generations. The building’s concept turns to the classic architecture of the Cree people’s traditional longhouse, the shaptuan, and to the particular context of the village of Oujé-Bougoumou. In this village, built in 1992 and unique in many respects, the main buildings were set within a broad circle in the centre of the village. The Aanischaaukamikw Institute rounds out the layout of this space, where the Band Council office is also located.

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• Architects: Figurr Architects Collective
• Project: Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute
• Location: Oujé-Bougoumou, Canada
• Photography: Mitch Lenet
• Client: Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute
• Year of Construction: 2011
• Cost of Construction: $10 million
• Team Members: Stephen Rotman, Bruno Morin, Roberto Campos, Pascale Tétrault
• General Contractor: Aecon Group Ltd.
• In collaboration with: Douglas Cardinal, Architect

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