City Highlights 2025 Indigenous Artist in Residence

Jessie Ray Short, the City of Regina’s 2025 City of Regina Indigenous Artist in Residence, has reached mid-way of her residency.

“Since being chosen as this year’s Indigenous Artist in Residence, Jessie Ray Short has immersed herself in her artistic practice and the community,” said Courtney Domoney, Manager of Community & Cultural Development for the City of Regina. “She has connected with the community in meaningful ways with plans to do even more throughout the tenure of her residency.”

In the first months of her residency, Short hosted two community events, a power glove crafting workshop on August 23 and an open studio on August 27. Short, a Métis, Ukrainian and German artist, filmmaker and independent curator continues to explore themes of Indigenous futurism in her work. Her residency project involves the development of a short film script inspired by Rugaru, a shapeshifting wolf from Métis stories. 

“Connecting with community members and elders has been a highlight of my residency so far. From discussing Rugaru stories in Willow Bunch to the energy people brought to the power glove workshop, each experience has shaped my project in meaningful ways. I’m excited to carry that inspiration forward as I refine my script and sculptural work in the weeks ahead,” said Short. 

Alongside her film script project, Short will host additional public events, including a collaborative storytelling session and a final artist talk featuring a table reading of her script. 

The annual Indigenous Artist in Residence program provides a paid opportunity for an Indigenous artist (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) to deepen and develop their art practice, share their stories, connect with the community and contribute their artwork to the City's Civic Art Collection. 

Visit Regina.ca/Artist to learn more about the Indigenous Artist in Residence Program.